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21. Re: Compact fluorescent light bulbs in a drop light (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 08:06:43 -0400
I have screw-in CFL bulbs in two of my drop lights. They're a little more resistant to everyday bumps and vibrations compared to regular incandescent bulbs but I wouldn't expect it to survive a fall.
/html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00025.html (7,727 bytes)

22. Re: [Shop-talk] unnerving burnt smell (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 09:01:13 -0400
If your local fire department is unwilling to let you borrow/rent their thermal imaging camera, you can use a stethoscope to find tiny arcs in the wiring inside the wall. A few years ago I used one t
/html/shop-talk/2007-07/msg00137.html (8,997 bytes)

23. Re: [Shop-talk] trimmer recommendations? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:30:11 -0400
A few years ago I found a used Stihl FS85 on ebay for $cheap. It had seen a lot of abuse but seeing how Stihl's engines are designed pretty well I took a chance and bought it. Rebuilt the carb and re
/html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00287.html (8,226 bytes)

24. [Shop-talk] What to do with 1/2 HP motor? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:19:19 -0500
A couple years ago I replaced my garage door opener and since the motor in the old one was still functional, I set it aside with the idea of using it for some future project. I found it again this we
/html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00049.html (7,624 bytes)

25. Re: [Shop-talk] Snake Light (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 09:22:20 -0500
I'm a self-described "flash-aholic" and have about 2 dozen flashlights around the house, garage and car. Earlier this summer, I bought a $6 LED headlamp from an importer (www.dealextreme.com, I think
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00087.html (7,935 bytes)

26. Re: [Shop-talk] Snake Light (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:02:45 -0500
They do have a lot of stuff, don't they? Most of it is crap but there are some good values. This looks like the headlamp I have: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.479 They have some other LED
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00096.html (7,931 bytes)

27. Re: [Shop-talk] Dealextreme (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:20:49 -0500
You're welcome. I don't want to rain on your holiday but your order might not arrive in time for stuffing stockings. In my experience, their stuff takes a couple weeks to show up. Since today is Dec
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00107.html (7,087 bytes)

28. Re: [Shop-talk] Trickle Chargers (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:09:29 -0500
I'm almost embarassed to admit I don't have a general-purpose charger though getting one has been on my TODO list for a while now. I've thought about getting one with a desulfator feature like a Batt
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00095.html (8,147 bytes)

29. Re: [Shop-talk] Treadmill tripping gfci (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:10:17 -0500
The GFCI trips when it detects a current imbalance between hot and neutral. A large inductive load, like a big motor, can cause a GFCI to trip by mistake. If your treadmill's internal breaker wasn't
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00157.html (9,393 bytes)

30. Re: [Shop-talk] lathe motor (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:16:58 -0500
$300-$500 is about the going price for a new 5HP motor. Check your local auction listings for machine tools that might have a motor you could salvage. Normally, I'd say this might yield a bargain but
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00230.html (8,798 bytes)

31. Re: [Shop-talk] Trash compactor uses (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:43:23 -0500
If it compresses tightly enough, maybe it could be modified to make firelogs using wax and sawdust. How is the compactor constructed? Does it use a screw drive (likely) or some sort of hydraulic pres
/html/shop-talk/2008-02/msg00074.html (8,694 bytes)

32. Re: [Shop-talk] 9,500 kWh of production in first year (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:30:07 -0400
Something to keep in mind is the new generation of low-cost panels is here. Last December, a company named Nanosolar announced that it has shipped its first low-cost panels ($1 per watt). As more com
/html/shop-talk/2008-03/msg00144.html (8,834 bytes)

33. Re: [Shop-talk] Pressure washers (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 09:10:03 -0400
I have a Craftsman (6.75hp B&S, 2450psi @ 2gpm, adjustable nozzle). I think I paid around $300 off-season 3-4 years ago. It seems to do a good job. Used it to clean the deck yesterday in fact. I went
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00226.html (8,785 bytes)

34. Re: [Shop-talk] pvc unions? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:23:19 -0400
We did the same thing at our old house. I figured it wouldn't last more than a season or two from the constant exposure but needed something for a quick fix. Darned if it didn't last for years and it
/html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00007.html (8,374 bytes)

35. Re: [Shop-talk] pvc unions? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 19:09:46 -0400
Indeed. I remember using leftover chlorine "shock" mixture to kill a big mass of poison ivy plants that had taken over the back corner of the yard. Later the same day they were wilted and within a da
/html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00012.html (7,800 bytes)

36. Re: [Shop-talk] Really hot water (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:05:17 -0400
Given that each element in an electric water heater is typically around 5000W, you could be looking at a fairly annoying electric bill next month depending on how long this went undetected and where
/html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00088.html (8,087 bytes)

37. Re: [Shop-talk] Moss removal from roof? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:42:14 -0400
Zinc sulfate will kill the moss. Be patient as it might take a week or two before the moss dies. Afterwards, you can either brush it off or you can let it weather away naturally. Make sure you wash a
/html/shop-talk/2008-09/msg00257.html (8,144 bytes)

38. Re: [Shop-talk] Looking for a small fan motor ... (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:33:41 -0400
Have you checked A. O. Smith's catalog? http://www.aosmithmotors.com Jimmie _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Shop-talk mailing list htt
/html/shop-talk/2009-04/msg00129.html (7,894 bytes)

39. Re: [Shop-talk] string trimmer (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 08:54:33 -0400
I bought an abused Stihl FS85 on ebay 4-5 years ago for about $100. Stihl engines and clutches are bulletproof so a $5 carb rebuild kit and it runs fine (started on first pull after the rebuild). I u
/html/shop-talk/2009-05/msg00102.html (8,345 bytes)

40. Re: [Shop-talk] Table Saws (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:45:39 -0400
What is your budget? What sorts of materials will you primarily be cutting? Thick hardwoods or sheet goods? Do you require portability? Is 220V acceptable? Jimmie ____________________________________
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00074.html (7,449 bytes)

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