Recent content by planecrazy29

Actually, an entry level imager is <$500 http://www.techedu.com/Fluke/IR-Thermometers/Fluke-VT04-IR-Temperature-Max-482-F/?Source=googleshopping&gclid=Cj0KEQiAuremBRCbtr-1qJnKi-4BEiQAh0x08J0Y6ZlVF3bkWE3RoHyBUHZlQkYsz6w5_6j6qDlRZWsaApgD8P8HAQ I use this at work to check electrical panels and...

The blue gorilla nuts may or may not be suitable. There is no info on their Web site. The blue ideal wing nuts are fine. http://www.idealind.com/media/pdfs/products/references/ideal_ul_listed_combinations.pdf

Gotta disagree here in some respects. Flooded batteries are old tech and not suitable for this application IMHO. They are great in a Telco CO, but not great for a UPS. AGM is pretty much the standard now and they can take way more punishment. I would also caution against a UPS for this...

What about a small solar powered system? It's exactly what you are asking about with the added benefit of recharging itself. There are systems out there that could run cameras for months but batteries get big and expensive.

I re-installed the transfer case on my '03 Suburban. It had worn holes in 3 spots on the rear housing. Leaked like a sieve. I had to drive 2000 miles over the holidays adding fluid constantly. I got an aftermarket housing and installed it. It certainly wasn't the worst job I've ever done and...

This is the one that really caught my eye: That's a vertical shaper forming two of the eccentrics (stacked) for the crank. Note the little pile of "shavings" that are about 2x2" each. Damn that's a lot of metal removal. I used a shaper in college and it scared the **** outta me. That one...

In this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1884218#post1884218

@ 300 ft, you need RG-11 at minimum. You could also just ran cat 5 or 6 and use a sling box. If it were me, I'd run both. RG-11 has a loss of 4db per 100'. 300' = 12db of loss. I would plan on using a drop amplifier at that distance, preferrably one that has 9 to 12 db of gain to overcome...

I was a little disappointed with the set I bought. They don't roll or swivel easily. I guess the chinese have something against using grease. I spent a couple of hours disassembling each caster and greasing the **** out of them. That improved their performance considerably, but they are...

http://www.x10.com/home_automation/x10_thermostat.html?TWENTY11 This isn't the only game in town, but it definately will get you where you want to go.

I have often thought of doing this as well, however, it is a HORRIBLE idea. If a car were to hit it at speed and it hurt someone, it's your ***. Well, yours and your insurance company's.

These work best on larger holes. I have used them to drill aquariums. They do not have a pilot though and are best used on a drill press. A small diamond bit in a dremel or rotozip will be the best option for this application. I do like the clay dam idea also. I never used it when I was...

How is this helpful in any way? That POS craftsman is probably made by the same company that makes 90% of the compressors out there. To the OP: Definately stick with 5 HP. I had a 3 HP that was similar to the first one you posted and it cannot keep up with a sand blaster. I bought a 5...

The best way is to use a diamond bit. Don't try to use a carbide flat bit that they sell for cutting glass, you'll break the jars. I would use a Rotozip type tool with a 1/4" diamond bit to drill the holes and I would use water to cool it. It will work great.

I just inquired about this when I saw a little button advertisement at the local Graybar electrical supplier. According to the counter guy, T-12's are done as of 7-14-2012. He also said that there was grant money to replace old fixtures that is now gone and also that by that time there will be...