Hi Howard
Here is an article about drill bits I have posted before you might get some
tips from reading.
Close Look at Drill Bits
http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/graphics/articles/art_60308_bits1.jpg
If you work long enough, you'll discover you really can't have too many
drill bits. They're
Howard, I always got extra bits at a electrical supply house where I got my
tools. I used a lot of 1/8 inch bits. I always had some high and slow speed
bits to use and used them for everything.
...bob
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Does anyone have any tips for detaching a flexible fuel line which is stuck
on to a fuel filter? I am trying to start an old tractor which has been
parked out in the weeds for the last couple of years. Either the fuel
filter is clogged or I will need to replace the fuel pump. In any case I
If your very careful, you can try sliding a flat screw driver under the line
all the way around it and from time to time while it's between the line and
filter wiggle and pull as well as try to twist the line. If it's been
sitting that long, the lines may already be bad and need replacing anyway.
As long as that thing has been sitting, replace the damn rubber fuel lines.
they deteriorate from the inside out and you run the risk of one hell of a
mess if you don't. Fresh fuel will turn those lines to instant bubble-gum.
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Well,
I finally got my roof done. After getting half of my shingles a week late
from the lumber yard, and fighting with 100 degree temps and rain.
A tip though, if you have two people laying shingles, make sure the shingle
spacers on the guns are set right. So we ended up eye balling most of
When putting on an oil filter in a car, should the filter be
tightened with a filter wrench or by hand?
John
Actually I would poor some oil into the filter and yes subtract this
from the total amount. As David said, yes, put some oil around the
filter as stated and finally tighten by hand, then slap an appropriate
wrench on there and give it a quarter turn or so. The point is you
don't want to
Folks, might be a silly question to some, but I have a question on
router bits. First let me say I did find my router attachment for my
Rotozip. Ok, it's not perfect, but for the minute it'll do for trying
things out. I've got some sudden expenses so the router purchase is on
hold.
By hand. You want to get it as tight as you can by hand because it will
tighten itself as the engine heats up and cools down. Also put oil around
the edge of the filter where it tightens to the motor.
Jimmy...KD5QHH...
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All of you guys are right... however, there a couple of caveats.
1. unless it is a first start on a fresh motor or unless the factory tells
you specifically to fill the new filter with oil it is not necessary.
Secondly make certain that the old gasket comes off with the old oil filter.
If the old
Unless your freezer is either extremely old and equipped with a charging
port or is an extremely high end model and equipped with a charging port you
are probably looking at a total replacement or a package compressor unit
that comes pre -charged from the manufacturer.
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Damn. I was afraid of that. Well I got the local AC guy coming out tomorrow to
give me an estimate. I've got a sinking feeling that we'll just need to buy a
new freezer though.
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From: Larry Stansifer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15,
Robert,
What brand is it and how old is it?
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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:57 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant
Damn. I was afraid of
Hmmm, ok well I need to check, cause it seemed to me that the round-
over I have didn't exactly give me a rounded edge. Seemed more like a
rounded edge with a squared off edge. Lets see if I can explain a
little better. It starts flat like a table top, you get to the edge
you get an
Yep, true, never over tighten. Interesting, the practice of adding oil
to the filter is one I've done for a long time. I think the reason is
since there's little oil left in the engine, a bit in the filter will
insure something gets to the parts before the pump has to dig it up
from the
On the older cars that's what they always said, but on the newer cars You
just put the new filter on and fill until full.
Jimmy...KD5QHH...
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On
Good tips, here Larry, thanks for sending them along.. Regards Don
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From: Larry Stansifer
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:40 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] tightening oil filters
All of you guys are right... however,
Hi Robert,
I believe in most places one needs to have a license to purchase refrigerant.
If the freezer is low on refrigerant that means that you have a leak somewhere.
That leak needs to be repaired or you will be throwing money away because it
will leak out also.
If air is mixed with
Hi John,
Make sure that the oil filter mating surface is clean of dirt and old gasket
material before installing the new one.
Prefill the filter with oil as much as you can. If the filter mounts on an
angle then you shouldn't fill it up because it will lose oil during the
installation process.
Hi Paul
I have two different tools called hose hooks that I use for loosening hoses.
It is similar to a screwdriver but the shank has a bend or bends in it and a
point on the end. One slowly works the point under the hose then work it
around under the hose. You need to be careful not to poke
Unfortunately if it has sat for a couple years you'll probably be better off
replacing everything. The outside of the fuel line will be a bit brittle and
probably showing signs of dry rot. The inside will be in worse shape. Fuel
lines as they age start to shed and after sitting dried out for
Scott,
Yeah, you've got too much bit hanging out. I have done that for certain
decorative shapes, but if you just want a round-over, pull the bit back a
bit.
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Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
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Tel:(412) 268-9081
If you aren't a license refrigerant repair person, you don't.
RJ
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From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:36 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant
Our freezer died. I think it probably needs a refill on
I believe you are in for a sticker shock.
smile,
RJ
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From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:57 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant
Damn. I was afraid of that. Well I got the local AC guy coming out
Only use a wrench to get it off. You ruin the O ring over tightening it.
If the filter is mounted vertically you should put some oil inside the filter
first, wipe a little on the O ring and tighten it by hand. I've never had a
leak this way. But in my early days, and some of you weren't
The bit you are looking for to ease the edge is called a chamfer bit. It will
just flare some near the top and put that nice neat softened edge on your desk.
Don't know of a book or document to tell you about shapes. It's best to hold
one and trace the bit. Hopefully you'll be able to
Unless it has 134A, you'll need to have a certification to buy any other kind
of freon.
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From: Robert Riddle
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:36 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] refrigerant
Our freezer died. I think it
I went to the Dodge dealer today to make an appointment for the following
work:
oil and lube - they are free for 7 years or 75,000 miles
Change air conditioner filter
Change AWD power transfer unit fluid
Change AWD overrunning clutch rear carrier fluid
The shop forman told me that they never
Hi Lenny
I am having my work car brake fluid changed at the moment by the Dealer
where I bought the car from, In fact it should be picked up in about 2
hours.
I also want them to check over the brakes to see if anything is
required, and they are doing a registration inspection at the same time.
I
Back when I could see pretty well yet the instructions on the oil filter
said to tighten only three fourths of a turn after the gasket contacted the
mating surface.
I tried to change the filter on my daughter's car a couple weeks ago, and
the shop that last did it turned it too tight, and I
Oh yeah. This freezer, we bought it used on CL. I don't think it's more than 10
years old. But damn, a comparable one costs 500 dollars at Sears. Yikes.
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From: RJ
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 8:35 PM
Subject: Re:
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