On Fri, 7 Jun 2013 15:52:32 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino"
wrote:
> << there are suituations where gas welding is better>>
>
> Yeah, but torches sure cut steel fast!
Indeed! But you do use a lot of oxygen doing it
Craig
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<< there are suituations where gas welding is better>>
Yeah, but torches sure cut steel fast!
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I don't think they will fill them.
I am guessing that they will just swap me for a different set, but I
have not yet checked.
That is what they do with the tank for the MIG welder.
We have an AC stick welder as well as the MIG and now gas. The one issue
I have is a lack of power in my garage.
On Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:28:36 -0600 Craig wrote:
I forgot about brazing:
> Acetylene -- see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylene
Welding
Approximately 20 percent of acetylene is consumed for oxyacetylene gas
welding and cutting due to the high temperature of the flame; combustion
of acetylene
On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:34:26 -0500 Randy Bennell
wrote:
> Need to get them filled so we could use them.
You might need to have them pressure tested before a vendor will fill
them. I think I'm in that situation.
> I would like to pick up some more parts as well. The only thing we have
> is the
On 07/06/2013 11:28 AM, Craig wrote:
On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:55:17 -0500 Randy Bennell
wrote:
Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am
amazed at what there is in those cabinets.
I need to find some small screws for the gauges on the oxy acet (how
does one spell that ot
On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:55:17 -0500 Randy Bennell
wrote:
> Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am
> amazed at what there is in those cabinets.
> I need to find some small screws for the gauges on the oxy acet (how
> does one spell that other gas?)
Acetylene -- see h
On 07/06/2013 11:15 AM, WILTON wrote:
Acetylene?
Wilton
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Very good.
An ATTABOY for you too!
Randy
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From: "Randy Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am amazed
at what ther
Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am
amazed at what there is in those cabinets.
I need to find some small screws for the gauges on the oxy acet (how
does one spell that other gas?) setup. There are two little brass screws
holding the housing to the stem on each and
And they have the "majik drawers", I.e., the little pull out drawers with all
the strange and unique hardware.
Dan
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On Jun 6, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Max wrote:
> Ditto on local Ace hardware. Prices are a little higher, but there actually
> is service!
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charl
Ditto on local Ace hardware. Prices are a little higher, but there actually is
service!
--
Max Dillon
Charleston, SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Dan Penoff wrote:
>That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes
>away (I have big box stores like Loews and HD may
Dieselhead wrote:
If it was made in USA, try Waterloo Industries, Waterloo IA (home of
john Deere) They USED to make all the snears boxes.
I think every box in the USA (Snap-On, MAC, MATCO, Craftsman) used to come from
there.
Now I wonder how many of them come from the sort of factory that
I was just kidding; I knew you'd take care of it with the "Mounties"/customs
as necessary.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
On 06/06/2013 2:45 PM, WILTON wrote:
So, does the rear of your vehicle sag under the weight of contraband
M1 on the northbound crossing, or do the Mounties not notice? ;<)
Wilton
No problem. So long as I pay the sales taxes at the border, I can bring
a truck load if I like.
I normally just
So, does the rear of your vehicle sag under the weight of contraband M1 on
the northbound crossing, or do the Mounties not notice? ;<)
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 3:18 PM
S
On 06/06/2013 1:13 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
That is what I find disturbing about the current retail business.
They advertise competitive prices on the bigger items but rob you
blind on the smaller ones that are not advertised.
Randy
THat is the walton way. Sam tells ya he is giving you the be
On Jun 6, 2013 9:19 AM, "Curt Raymond" wrote:
>
> Lowes and Home Depot hang on for
> reasons I don't understand. I come
> out of those places angry every time.
Me too. They try to appeal to DIYers in their advertising, but Home Depot
in particular makes their real money on contractors. Shoddy m
That is what I find disturbing about the current retail business.
They advertise competitive prices on the bigger items but rob you
blind on the smaller ones that are not advertised.
Randy
THat is the walton way. Sam tells ya he is giving you the best deal,
and robs you blind except for th
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That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes away (I
have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in two directions)
and they have nearly everything I need unless i
Sears used to be good. They would bend over backwards to make things right.
Unfortunately, I think they are on their way to bankruptcy and have
had to cut back so much that the service has become terrible, which
will likely hasten their demise.
I think the stock in the tool area is not nearly so
That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes away (I
have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in two directions)
and they have nearly everything I need unless it's really unique.
Plus they have free popcorn. The wife gets a bag of popcorn every time
On 06/06/2013 11:19 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about price. As
long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would buy. Well of course
if your prices are super low you can't afford good help so they got rid of
anybody who knew a
s a
great place and they're doing great business because of it.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:23:35 -0500
From: Randy Bennell
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WILTON wrote:
The web site telling you that local store has the item in stock reminds
me: When I was a B-47E maintenance crew chief, I'd occasionally go to
parts shop for certain part, and the clerk would hand me an IBM card
showing that "it's on backorder," and his job was done - he was
satis
rive there and walk in" - not that simple - I CAN'T WALK
without aid - walker, scooter, etc. It's not as easy for me as it used to
be to go from place to place.
Wilton
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'Sounds familiar; quite a pity.
Wilton
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From: "Randy Bennell"
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
Sears used to be good. They would bend over backwards to make things
On 05/06/2013 9:07 PM, WILTON wrote:
My problem was not being able to talk to somebody AT the tool
location/store.
Wilton
That is becoming a problem everywhere.
Cannot call city departments here anymore.
Have to call 311 and get to talk to someone who knows nothing.
Randy
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Sears used to be good. They would bend over backwards to make things right.
Unfortunately, I think they are on their way to bankruptcy and have had
to cut back so much that the service has become terrible, which will
likely hasten their demise.
I think the stock in the tool area is not nearly so
My problem was not being able to talk to somebody AT the tool
location/store.
Wilton
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From: "ernest breakfield"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
i've found that if i go to the Craftsman site, i can loo
I've pretty much given up on them, for tools. Bought a refrigerator from them
a few years ago, and 14 years ago we bought our washer/dryer, which are still
working fine. Major appliances have been decent, and service calls (one for
the dryer and one for the refrigerator) were pleasant.
--
Max
i've found that if i go to the Craftsman site, i can look up the tool(s)
i'm looking for and check to see where it's in stock on the website; so
far they've never been wrong.
cheers!
e
On 05/Jun/13 16:15, WILTON wrote:
Trying to find a 3/8" drive 12 mm Allen socket this morning, I tried to
Well, I have one (plus a 14 mm and a 17 mm) now @ $12.99. I think I can
make it work,
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 7:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
WILTON wrote:
&#
WILTON wrote:
Meanwhile, I found 1/2" drive 12 mm Allen socket at Autozone, but had to get package containing 2 larger Allen sockets also. 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socke
WILTON wrote:
'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy.
Snap-On hex inserts are replaceable and held in with roll pins.
Maybe buy just the replacement bit
Trying to find a 3/8" drive 12 mm Allen socket this morning, I tried to call
the tools desk/shop at Snears. 'Can't even find a number in the local
directories for STORE main #! There are several 800 and 888 #s listed for such
as Home improvement items, siding, roofing, air conditioning, applia
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