Recent content by howpeculiar

I like the simple MSD crimpers when I build cables because I get a nice pattern going, and I am forced to think about the cut before I make it. Just a preference, and I am not sure I could make a case against a crimper, I may have just used these fixtures for so long, I just like them...

The units you buy from AAW are decent for 56 and 58 packard terminals. I have a LOT of crimpers, and honestly for the $110 the pertronix branded crimp set is not a bad value, as long as your hands are strong. The handle could be longer. Go to digi-key and start looking at various Molex crimpers...

Don't.

You should easily be able to get a 500' roll of bell wire at your local box store. They use it for alarm systems all the time. There are a bunch of dirfferent 18/2 cables out there in 500' rolls. Use the term thermostat wire, alarm wire, or security wire.

No problem! Once mounted, I could pull pretty hard on those fittings with no issues! I do have one bracket into wood, but the other was always into tin. I was really happy with the nut-serts, and they are very inexpensive.

Oh, there is a frame in there to nail to! I built them as I went. In some of the videos I think you can see that I was using 8 foot studs, and building a header. Then when we did the top half, just dit another 66 inches, then used three studs to build the nailing surface for the freize and J...

Make a video!!!!

Yes, the balast in the light fixture is what provides teh dimming function, and I believe is just a PWM modulator of some sort. The frequency is quick though, has not been noticable. I bought standard 18 AWG bell wire, mine was red/white sheethed, and was not terribly expensive. 18AWG is more...

jjscott, I have two sets of 8 LED panels using a 0-10V dimmable balast on each. You can easily wire them the way you want. Since I ran conduit, I used low voltage bell wire for my Violet and Grey wires (the control signals). Use whatever correctly sized Line, Nuetral and Ground conductors. I ran...

You will not be disapointed! Make sure you order the surface mount brackets if you plan on flush mounting. I have a video showing how they go together....

R19 fits in the cavity pretty well. I used it in my build, and it fluffs out to around 6.5 inches or so. I framed inside and tacked the kraft paper, put I imagine there are a lot of ways to skin this kitten!

You are correct, I miss-remembered! They are AWESOME! Being able to turn them down is really nice. Once the lifts are in, the layout will really make sense. Already with the pallet racking in I am really happy with the layout.

We use them a lot in our chassis. They are awesome.

LED Lights! I used the Aleo 95W units, and they are easily dimable, no noise! Video:

Depending on what you are working on, an anaerobic sealer is the best. Why do you need to seal your bellhousing? That tacky stuff is most liekly a gasket adhesive or aviation style sealer.