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Don, Thannks, that's what I thought but I sure feel safer since I asked. -Randy

Gents, First time posting an OT topic here but with the threads that have already been answered I can only suppose other members check this, so here goes: I'm setting up a scanner for my computer. It's an HP Scanjet 3970 that I've had for a while and the power required is 12v DC @ 340mA. The power supply I have is 12v DC @ 1250mA. Seem to me that the extra power is fine so long as I don't need it, sort of like the different watts in our car batteries are only used if needed. Before I start a small fire on my desk I think it might be prudent to ask, so will the extra amps be fine to run or should I try to find a smaller capacity power supply? Thanks, -Randy

Chris, Subtle yet not understated. Tasteful without being showy. Nicely done. -Randy

jcmiller, I couldn't help but notice that the only person in the picture who appears to be doing any work is the clean-shaven one. As Bob said, good family picture. -Randy

chop, Indeed, welcome! Portland is one of my favorite cities; I went to PSU and owned a house across the Banfield from Providence hospital. Commenting on the engine color, that's what I painted mine and there's at least one other person here with that color block. When I painted it I called it Seafoam Green, which was an accent color on a '61 Chevy we had when I was young. I've always liked it but it was a stock GM color so I can only imagine it made the rounds through most of their brands under a number of names. -Randy

Tim, I've thought about installing such a warning light for the e-brake but haven't gotten to it yet. Installing a flasher would certainly get my attention better than a solid light. Thanks for the tip. -Randy

Bob, A few years ago I had a rivet break on the hinge for my P15 and it was quite the little adventure on my part replacing it. I eventually found a T nut strong enough to hold the weight and with grinding and filing and using the sort of language that falls heavily on my Lady Wife's tender ears I eventually was able to reassemble the cursed contraption, once I found which way all the fidgitty parts went. Sounds like you took the path a wiser man would walk and probably came out with a higher quality product in the end, but I don't imagine you were able to offend nearly as many neighbors with the shouting you didn't need to do. Maybe the address of your repair shop could be put in the reference section here so that if the other hinge ever breaks I would be able to forego the excitement of my former experience and do the job the way a prudent man would have it done. -Randy

54, You could always jump on the ebay bandwagon and sell it for $25/can to some collector. That should make everybody happy. -Randy

Niel, I just noticed the line that appears in faded letters under your name. You sure know some big words for somebody from Indiana. -Randy

Bob, So you blame it on the ads? -Randy

Brian, There's only a small mating surface but since it's holding back minimal pressure you could get by handly with some thin strips of rubber cut and glued to fit. If you want to get persnickety you might trim any excess away from your line of sight. Anything else would be overkill. -Randy

Ed, My way of remembering how to do it is that I used red wire for the negative side (the one connected to the rods) which is contrary to all that is holy but was the color wire I had on hand and always feel a twinge of uneasiness when I connect the power source. That's as scientific as I ever got with it. It isn't an instant process so if there's scale building on the rods the polarity is correct and if scale builds on the part swap the wires around. The system is quite forgiving, especially if you check it early in the process. If there are any more questions I'll bother myself to find the old threads but right now it's still early and my desire for a bowl of Cherrios outweighs my common sense. -Randy -Randy

Robert, Any confusion here is simply a matter of semantics; there was quite the discussion here about five years ago and the gist of it was the process is like electroplating, only in reverse. I use a battery charger, a five gallon plastic bucket, and some steel rods. Connect the negative end of the charger to the steel rods (the more the merrier; I use four) and the positive side of the charger to the rusty part (check what I said because I may have that backwards) with some TSP disolved in enough water to cover everything and the results are amazing. Be sure the rusty part doesn't touch the rods or the charger will short out and process will be negated, and if the wires are connected backwards the worst that will happen is you'll plate the part with steel over the rust, which is easily rectified. I'm too lazy to research the old posts right now but it shouldn't be difficult to locate the old threads about the process. If this is how you're already doing it maybe a newer member will benefit from the knowledge. -Randy

TodFitch, TSP and washing soda are the same thing but most stores have never heard it called washing soda and won't know they carry it. A&H also puts out a laundry soap, which is not the same thing. If Robert is already using washing soda I'm sure he won't be too offended if I mention TSP, but if he's not it's a good word to pass along. -Randy

Robert, Instead of A&H soap for rust, try TSP. It's the equivelent of triple strength baking soda and does a magnificent job, plus it's pretty cheap. -Randy

Gents, We too have a black-and-white cat but whenever he gets outside the first place he goes is the catnip patch, and then he thinks the mice are cute. Don't know where he got that from. -Randy

Robert, The Tide soap will be the first thing I go for because I've used it in the past and know it works fairly well and won't agrevate the situation, then I'll go for the cat litter to finish the job. I'll try to remember to take pictures so we'll all have a comparison. Come to think of it, the best comparison would be to do one side with Tide and the other with litter. I have some extra time today and it might serve us all well to see how it goes, then I'll finish with whichever works best. First, though, will be another pot of coffee because it isn't 55 degrees yet. -Randy

Austin, Good idea, especially since the gas water heater is next to the spill; I would like to think I would have thought of that beforehand but a reminder is offensive only after the firefighters have left. The temp is supposed to be in the mid-50s today so it will be a good day for working with the garage door open. Thanks for bringing that up. -Randy

Gents, Thanks for all the prompt replies and good suggestions. I'll try all of them and include pictures of the results. -Randy

Gents, First, yes I did see the post about an OT listing place, but when I got there I found no way of posting to it. I have no doubt somebody will instruct me how to do it but in the meantime please indulge my ignorance. My wife's car developed an oil leak which is now repaired but left a nifty puddle on the garage floor. Anybody know an equally nifty way of removing it? I've scraped it and used dish soap on it but I'd like to remove all traces of it. Thanks, -Randy

Gents, Always nice to see a 9 cylinder V-8 come up for sale. -Randy

Gents, Oops, there I go getting all political again. Didn't mean to step on anyone's toes. -Randy

Chris, My first best guess from the shape of it and considering the destination would be a wind tunnel of sorts. Perhaps there's a simple explanation as to why it would be located in such an isolated area. Or perhaps it's a turbine heater for when somebody who has something very cold wants it to become very hot very quickly? Ah, government spending has no logic without regard to borders and our meager speculations must only be a source of mirth among those signing the checks. -Randy

Jip Guy, Fascinating to say the least. The builder doesn't take nearly enough credit for his craftsmanship. Thanks for posting. -Randy

Gents, Viewing something like this in retrospect makes it easy to see what might have been. Lose the elevated roof and what appears to be metal on the door panels then trim the fat from its butt and you might have something to rival the Chevy Nomad. Instead you have a fugly remnant of the days when the fat cats at the top told you something was attractive and assumed you would believe them. Such a shame. -Randy