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Subject:Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
From:Max Wellhouse
Date:Mon, 2 May 2005 12:29:13 -0500

Is that why they call you a shad tree mechanic Stan???

Couldn't resist.  I expect some coffee jokes in retaliation.

Max

At 02:09 PM 4/29/2005, Stan Wilder wrote:
>Pish! I've got you all beat, I've got a gravel drive, a shade tree over it
>and a rope block and tackle hanging from the tree above the drive.
>I just love the spring months when grass grows up through the  gravel and
>gives it a nice soft texture.
>What I hate is trying to find my wavy washers in the gravel and grass
>............. a lot like looking for fleas in a shag carpet.
>
>
>Stan Wilder
>Engine Ceramics
>214-352-4931
>www.engineceramics.com
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "jimt" <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 1:38 PM
>Subject: Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
>
>
> > When I am out I carry a section of 2x6 with me to put under the jack if I
> > ever have to use it in a rough or soft soil situation. If it is a
>situation
> > like working on something in the back yard I will use a total of three of
> > them.  One for under a jack and then two (side by side) under the jack
>stand
> > that I will put in before doing any work under it or that will be shaking
> > it.
> >
> > For working on something like a wheel bearing I like to put a 4x4 section
>of
> > plywood or similar down as my base under the job.  Even when working on
>the
> > driveway.  It gives a cleaner surface to set stuff on without getting sand
> > into the works.
> >
> >
> >
> > Jimt
> >
> >
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