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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 on a 210.025...
Anyhow, I
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Dieselhead wrote:
- - - Or 632 coleman lanterns
273 Coleman stoves
4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers
3 schneemobiles
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I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been converted to
kero. I also have a somewhat new-ish
Herrman jer...@san.rr.com
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Dieselhead wrote:
- - - Or 632 coleman lanterns
273 Coleman stoves
4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers
3
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:34:21 -0500
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Do you
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
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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That is my M.O. Keep finding the stuff I already had in the parts area,
then it goes missing, but ends up just where I left it. In the mean time,
the other stuff goes misplaces, and I am on the hunt for more AWOL parts
clay
On Apr 10, 2013, at 5:43 PM
, 2013 9:36 AM
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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
Cathey j...@windwireless.net
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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
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
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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
There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel.
Wilton
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Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc solder.
Low temp, no fumes.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
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There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel.
Wilton
Yep. I do appreciate it, though; there are some good tips and reminders.
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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But I'm afraid he's not really so worldly wise - well, not nearly enough,
anyway. ;)
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I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been converted to
kero. I also have a somewhat
: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Wilton.
Ooops, sorry.
Forgot to mention metal prep.
The 6P principle states that Proper preparation prevents piss-poor
performance
From this list, you now have about 90% of the wisdom of the world
which will allow you to turn the watering can into a planter
I think when and if it ever becomes a planter, it'll have good drainage.
;)
Wilton
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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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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
82 240D
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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 jer...@san.rr.com
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Hey thanks, G Mann
have a like-new mower...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:20:01 -0700
From: Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com
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This post reminds me
CLEAN
and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT.
Wilton
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Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM
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Clean loose scale when dry. Paint
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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 on a small place
on underside of '81 300D
in the
small can in the starter kit?
Wilton
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Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk
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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
, April 10, 2013 7:16 PM
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Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;)
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER
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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
Or can't find when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one.
;)
Wilt
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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
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
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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
but is rather forgettable.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:49:42 -0500
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
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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
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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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For new and used parts go
, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it does a
pretty good job but is rather forgettable.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:49:42 -0500
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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.
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, 2013 9:19 PM
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Quite thin, like most paint. You could pour a small amount into a cup and
let it harden for ten minutes.
You could also take some fabric or fiberglass (might be some fabric in the
kit? Usually looks like a little hanky), paint some POR15
need it, go buy another one, then find the first one. ;)
Wilt
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Sometimes I
. 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
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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
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
On Apr 10, 2013, at 10:22 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote:
Anybody else have this tendency?
Yes.
Rick
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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
I think it's one of the common traits of this group -- to one degree or
another.
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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
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
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:
- Leaking watering can
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+canid
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.
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 have
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
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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
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
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
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