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I'm a little low on cash right now; we had the fridge die Monday night and I
need to put a new front pipe o
But I'm afraid he's not really so worldly wise - well, not nearly
enough, anyway. ;<)
Wilton
Worldly , as in well travelled; lotsa miles around/above our world.
Not the "other" definition.
Wise, well, that is self-explanatory.
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I think when and if it ever becomes a planter, it'll have good drainage.
;<)
Wilton
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On 11/04
On 11/04/2013 12:30 PM, WILTON wrote:
Yep. I do appreciate it, though; there are some good tips and reminders.
Wilton
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> -Curt
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But I'm afraid he's not really so worldly wise - well, not nearly enough,
anyway. ;<)
Wilton
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WWW = Waste not, Want not Wilton
If we could get MMM back, that would go well with Worldly Wise Wilton (WWW)
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Yep. I do appreciate it, though; there are some good tips and reminders.
Wilton
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Wilton.
Ooops, sorr
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Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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>There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel.
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Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc "solder".
Low temp, no fumes.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: Randy Bennell
To: Merce
There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel.
Wilton
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Soldering g
Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc "solder".
Low temp, no fumes.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
>
> From: Randy Bennell
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I cannot help but think that the only proper way to repair the watering
can is to solder it.
Messing about with epoxy or POR etc is just not the right way to fix
something like this.
People repair fuel tanks with plastics etc in an effort to avoid the big
BOOM but there is no need to worry abo
x27;em.
>
> Oh, BTW, there are a FEW things around the house that we bought new, but
> many of the things we enjoy most are those that had been thrown away. ;<)
>
> Wilton
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t;)
Wilton
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I really get a kick out of bringing something back to life that somebody
else has deemed &quo
:43 PM, WILTON wrote:
Or can't find when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one.
;<)
Wilt
- Original Message - From: "Max Dillon"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:36 PM
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At some point I intend to do an iron video. I'd like to do it as a
period piece, the gentleman's gentleman showing the wonderful "new"
iron...
Costuming counts in this sort of thing. Maybe with one
stunningly stupid anachronism for fun...
-- Jim
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I really get a kick out of bringing something back to life that
somebody else has deemed "broken"
Me too. Latest was the BIL's front door latch. They've been
entering the house through the garage for a couple of years now.
I disassembled it, a "quality" item, and found that ham-handedness
had
rful "new" iron...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:34:21 -0500
From: OK Don
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Do you still have the Coleman iron?
On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM, Cur
ed, 10 Apr 2013 20:22:14 -0700
From: "Jerry Herrman"
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Dieselhead wrote:
" - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns
273 Co
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I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been converted to
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From: "Jerry Herrman"
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Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Dieselhead wrote:
" - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns
273 Coleman stoves
4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers
3 schneemobiles
And an Internatio
Dieselhead wrote:
" - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns
273 Coleman stoves
4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers
3 schneemobiles
And an International M in a tree farm"
Is this a count of the things you have restored, or things you plan
to restore? For me, the original intent was to restore or repair
things
I think it's one of the common traits of this group -- to one degree or
another.
On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 11:07 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
> It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others.
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> How about "living _well_ off the discards of others?"
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> -- Jim
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It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others.
How about "living _well_ off the discards of others?"
-- Jim
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On Apr 10, 2013, at 10:22 PM, "Jerry Herrman" wrote:
> Anybody else have this tendency?
Yes.
Rick
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No. dot my collection. I was just teasing/admiring Curt for his
restoration and collection of Coleman products, schnee (snow)
mobiles, lawn tractors, tractor and assorted other stuff.
Yes, I resemble that. Unlike Curt, most of my stuff is still junk.
I don't have an M, but I have something e
Dieselhead wrote:
" - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns
273 Coleman stoves
4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers
3 schneemobiles
And an International M in a tree farm"
Is this a count of the things you have restored, or things you plan to restore?
For me, the original intent was to restore or repair things a
t over the hole. A really swanky fix would involve a piece of
> fiberglass mat exactly the size of the bottom of the can...
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:36 -0400
> From: "WILTON"
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d when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one. ;<)
>
> Wilt
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> - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon"
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and then hold that over the hole. A really swanky fix would involve a
piece of fiberglass mat exactly the size of the bottom of the can...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:36 -0400
From: "WILTON"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
All I have is a Versatrailer.Well, I do have a junk knockoff
stove. But nothing else Coleman.
I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been
converted to kero. I also have a somewhat new-ish (maybe 1980's?) 2
burner stove.
I wouldn't mind having a sportster tho.
--
Jo
t;
> oh and theres a lawn tractor at camp, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it does a
> pretty good job but is rather forgettable.
>
> -Curt
>
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> Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:49:42 -0500
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oh and theres a lawn tractor at camp, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it
does a pretty good job but is rather forgettable.
-Curt
So, I exaggerated a bit. All in envious good nature lotsa good toys!
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swanky fix would involve a piece of
fiberglass mat exactly the size of the bottom of the can...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:36 -0400
From: "WILTON"
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good job but is rather forgettable.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:49:42 -0500
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iginally bought it to seal a lantern. I think its done 3
lanterns now (I only seal the bottom which is the point most likely to rust)
and a lawn tractor gas tank...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:58:44 -0400
From: "WILTON"
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Yeah its probably more money than its worth but it'll make sure you
never have this problem again. Careful though, this might start you
down the road of fixing things and the next thing you know you'll
have a like-new mower...
-Curt
Or 632 coleman lanterns
273 Coleman stoves
4 elderly law
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You could go the old-fashioned route and patch it up with lead or solder.
--R
On 4/10/13 5:01 PM, WILTON wrote:
'Just
Or can't find when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one.
;<)
Wilt
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From: "Max Dillon"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Sometimes
uttered, but the POR 15 was in a
>cabinet
>across the room. 'Even remembered where it was; opened door and voila!
>
>Wilton
>
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From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside
with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary,
but for pinholes, on
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>Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM
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>
>Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside
>with POR 15. After dry, recoat if
15'll fill 'em. How thick is the material in the
small can in the starter kit?
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "WILTON"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:58 PM
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Guess what I ju
essage -
From: "WILTON"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER
STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try
ARINE CLEAN
and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT.
Wilton
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From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Clean loose scale w
the next thing you know you'll have a like-new mower...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:20:01 -0700
From: "Jerry Herrman"
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's run a little rough and mount the can on
top of the engine and let it sit and idle all afternoon. ;<)
Wilton
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From: "Jerry Herrman"
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Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Hey thanks, G Mann, for
Hey thanks, G Mann, for that suggestion. It sounds like it would do the trick
and come in under budget. If you think you hear your ol' tractor goin', its
probably just me trying your remedy.
Jerry
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I have one. Don't know how it might work in your case so I'll just tell you
how I did it.
Same situation, same issues, rusty fuel tank, rototiller on the farm.
Removed the tank, sealed off the outlet with a fitting. Put masonry sand in
the tank [about 1/3 tank full] with dish soap and water [a lit
This post reminds me of a problem I have been stewing about. I have an old
McLane (the actual brand is Montgomery-Ward) front-throw reel mower which has
been sitting out in the back yard unused and in the weather because it became
difficult to start last year. It looks like the one in this link,
coat the inside with POR15.
Perhaps instead of brazing use POR15 putty to fill the holes, sand to shape and
then coat (inside and out) with POR15. Handily POR15 comes in silver.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 18:44:53 -0400
From: "WILTON"
To: "mercedes list"
Subject: [MBZ]
I heard stories (can't verify) that motorcycle guys whould dump a bunch of
loose nits and bolts into an old fuel tank, throw the whole thing in the
back of a car and drive around for a month or two to knock all the rust and
scale loose. Then dump the hardware out, rinse with water, let dry, then
us
Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside
with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary,
but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint
with "galvanized" paint
You may want to paint the underside too.
OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;<)) to excel.
We ha
I'd probably just pack some duct mastic in there, but that's because I have 7/8
of a tub left over from my HVAC work last year.
Otherwise, I'd buy some epoxy gas tank putty, give the can a once-over with
Scotchbrite or steel wool, and seal the inside of the can with that.
Mitch.
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The can I was trying to show is the first one on the upper left of the
group; 'didn't know I was linking the entire group.
Wilton
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Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 6:44 PM
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OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;<)) to excel.
We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one
shown in the following link:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+can&id=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBB&
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