DanD

Princess Auto has a couple aluminum cargo carrier with a 500lb capacity for $100.00. http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/47-1-4-x-20-15-32-in-aluminum-hitch-mount-cargo-carrier/A-p8265126e http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/60-x-20-in-aluminum-hitch-mount-cargo-carrier/A-p8554222e Dan.

I cannot picture this as being all that complicated? Throw the pelican on top the bike, whatever way it'll sit; then ratchet strap it to the bike and go fishing? Dan.

I was thinking sonotube cut to length and then coated with resin; but the pails sound like a good idea and they'd be stack-able. Thanks. Dan.

If you want a permanent fix, pull the fender off and have it plastic welded at a proper welding shop. People like these. http://canada411.yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/plastic+welding/London%2C+ON I don't think any form of epoxy, fiberglass or whatever goop you put on the crack, will be of the same flexibility or pliability as the fender material and will likely crack again; possibly beside the repair. Dan.

There's more wind out there in the winter than sun; that's why I don't want to go solar. From the research I've done these everyday residential ceiling fans are holding up well. They're a brush-less motor with sealed roller bearings. After rewiring and adding permanent magnets where the stater used to be, there's not much else to worry about in there. You'd bring the AC voltage inside out of the weather; where you'd run that voltage through a bridge rectifier (scavenged from an automotive alternator), turning the voltage into DC and then through an old style non electronic automotive voltage regulator. The regulator has two jobs, one (like its name) regulates the voltage to approx 14.5 and its also a cut off switch that stops the generator from motoring, when the wind stops spinning the blades. There are places in the States that sell kits to do this; but looking at the pictures of the different designs, I know I can build my own. Dan.

Thanks for the reply and yea a dark colour does make sense, as it will be out in very white surroundings during the day. I was thinking of some form of florescent colour and I didn't really like the idea. Reflective tape is cheap and it would make it stand out at night; on the road or the ice. Thanks for the advice. The way the weather has been the last few years, I might be travelling to find safe ice. That's why I wanted to build this type of trailer/hut. I like fishing outside on the ice; but when I want to get warm, it has to happen fast and in a dry place; that's why the 25,000. BTU RV furnace. It'll also allow us to stay out over night; if we chose too; everything runs on 12 volt DC and propane. A 12 volt DC wind generator, is in the works; built from a 120 volt AC ceiling fan motor. Like I said one step at a time and I'm having fun building this stuff. Dan.

In the process of completing my snowmobile trailer/fish hut and I'm wondering what would be be a good colour to paint it? The walls will be made from plastic sheets or plywood; depending on weight & cost Looking for a colour that is easily spotted, while on the ice; but not so bold/bright, to look like a clowns trailer, going down the HWY. I'll post pictures when it is closer to completion and I have the RV furnace and lighting installed. This is what I started with and used last winter to haul equipment to and out onto the lake. The snowmobile pulled it easily, with all our crap for a day out on the ice and 3 guy riding on the trailer/sled. I know the hut will be a bit high off the ice (18"); but if it works well enough for this winter. I plan on changing the suspension; so that I can lay the frame right down on the ice; one step at a time. Dan.

Never tried a wet brine for bacon but I'm going to try with my next batch. The apple juice and the natural acids in should make for great tender beacon. Thanks for posting!!!! Dan.

Talk about distracted driving. I have to make a turn on the way too and from work; where there's a Timmy's is on the corner. I cannot count the number of times I've be cut off by people going in or leaving that store. Had one woman come across 4 lanes and forced me to jump the curb, for her not to hit me. Got up beside her at the next lights and she was completely oblivious as to what she had done; as she sat there sipping on her coffee. Oh yea Corvettes don't like jumping curbs and bent a tie rod. Dan.

Sorry for the double post but I forgot this. When I first bought my 50 Chev, it didn't have (from the factory) signal lights, just brake lights and I was pulled over by a young cop, saying I didn't signal. I said yes I did, I used my left turn hand signal; he was to the right rear of me and probably didn't see my hand. After I showed him that the car was never fitted with signal lights; he said have a good day and let me go. I have since installed signals lights; I was tired of people waving back at me when I was making a turn. LOL Dan.

That seems funny about the member being ticketed for a burnt out light bulb. When I do a safety inspection on an average sized non commercial vehicle; the only rear light that must work, is the license plate light. As for signals and brake lights, they are not required; but the drivers window must go down (doesn't matter if it doesn't go back up) so that the operator of the vehicle can perform hand signals. That's not a word for word quote from the regs but pretty close. So I don't think the cops can charge you for the actual brake or signal light being burnt out; but likely for improper signal, by not using hand signal? Dan.

Everything at Acklands Grainger is over priced. IMO Car quest sells the same set (#SAK347) suggested list price of $446.60; my cost (Garage price) is $384.95 and CQ isn't known to be the cheapest place to buy tools from. This set used, maybe worth 100 - 150 bucks, if you're lucky. Dan.

Question here. I'm driving and I hear that I got a text or a call. Pull over to the shoulder or parking lot and stop, engine running in gear and I reply to the text or answer the phone. Am I still breaking the law? If so what should have I done? Dan.

This maybe doesn't sound like much power draw; but all the electronics in the house; that we don't give a second thought too, are constantly drawing power; things like your TVs that are instant on. Most of your electronics are on power bars/surge protectors that have an on/off switch. When we leave for the weekend or on holidays we switch them all off at the power bars. Down at our trailer we had a 25 year old (if not older) beer fridge in the shed. It crapped out and I found a deal on a scratch and dent new fridge; hydro bill at the park literally dropped in half. Comparing hydro bills is useless, unless we are also comparing what's hooked to the far side of the meter. I've been in an all electric home for the last 30 years and people ask me how we can afford the hydro. Our heating is radiant heating coils embedded in the plaster ceilings and the only cost of upkeep is changing the occasional thermostat and that's mostly due to cosmetics. A good friend that's always pipping up about my electric house, has had to but in 2 new gas furnace/AC systems in his house. So by the time you add his electric and gas bill, along with all the maintenance; I'm still hundreds if not thousands of dollars in savings compared to him. Dan.

If your vehicle is still under warrantee, from the manufacturer; check with the dealer, so that you do not void the warrantee by applying an aftermarket rust protection. Dan.

Doesn't this motor have a lite troll position (I think it's called that?); it's a kind of foot (lack of a better word) that you flip when the motor is raised halfway and holds it there? A 20hp is relatively light to pull up and if need be slide a piece of doweling in the crotch of the tilt. Dan.

If it was me I'd only spend the money I needed to get the motor up and running the way it is. Once you've used this set up a number of times; that'll prove out whether it a good combination and worth playing with the prop. Dan.

If it's an older meter, you can (but don't get caught) hang a strong magnet to the side, top or wherever; that you see the spinning wheel slow down and it will be (Just saying) steeling hydro. The new smart meters are all electronic and will not be affected by a magnet. I knew and older electrician that was able to connect before the meter, with a relay system. When the breaker in the panel was turned on, that circuit was fed through the meter, looking 100% normal as far as hydro could see. If you turned the breaker off, the relays would trip and feed that circuit from before the meter. Very cool set up; but again it's steeling hydro and is it worth it for a few buck? Dan.

How big a magnet do you have stuck to the meter? LOL Dan.

Many people who work in an environment, where they have authority over others (like a teacher's over their students); forget that this authority ends with their students. They are so use to being in charge and obeyed without question; that they take this mentality with them everywhere, thinking they can order others about. This person who confronted you Joey, needs a reality check and you may be the person to give it to her! Something like a simple question; "who in the hell do you think you are, ordering me about" should be enough to clue her in? Good news about Ralphie Dan

Well I'm quite proud of my guys here at the shop today; right at 11 everything went quiet for the 2 minutes of silence. I didn't have to remind them this year; it just happened. Even the 18 year old coop student, was standing there with his bowed. I think this year the media did a great job of reminding people what this is all about. Even the head-banger radio station, they listen to in the shop; had remembrance day stories and songs playing most of the morning. Dan.

Our family is from Belgium, both my grandfathers were in the army and fought during WW1 . My Dad's father was hospitalized after a mustard gas attack; he pulled through; but the last 10 years of his life he had to ware an oxygen mask, because of the damage the gas had done to his lungs. My dad was 12 when WW2 broke out and Germany occupied Belgium. Dad told a lot of stories of what they did to survive. There were no bomb shelters in the countryside for them to go too during a bombing raid; these raids were mostly from the British/Canadians trying to push the Germans back. My Grandfather taught them to not run when they saw the planes coming; but wait an listen; if you could here the whistle of the bomb, run to the closest ditch in the opposite direction of the noise. With my grandfather's experience with the mustard gas, he was terrified that the Germans would use it again. No such thing for a civilian to have gas-masks; so he placed pails filled with water and rags soaking in, all over the property. If they saw planes coming from the East (Germany) they would go to the closest pail and take it with them to where they would hide. Once the bombs started dropping they would breath through the water soaked rags. Dad said that yes these things were bad; but the lack of food was the worst; the Germans would confiscate anything eatable as they marched trough. So yes there are 10's of thousands of solders that died for the cause; but there were also 10's of thousands that suffered under the occupation of the German army. By 1942 my Dad (yes he was only 14 but hated the Germans) joined the underground and work with others to sabotage as may things as they could. So yes remembrance day means a lot to our family; they weren't all in the military but they fought to survive. At 11 o'clock on remembrance day; I ask my guys to stop whatever they're doing and honor the meaning of remembrance day Dan.

I wonder if that would fall under the reg of not using artificial light to attract fish? Be neat to try in the fish hut this winter; might be able to start a perch feeding frenzy. LOL Dan.

A proper torque on a spark plug can be critical on most engines. Too loose and blow-by will cover the treads; this carbon build up could start to electrically insulate the spark plug from the cylinder head and cause misfiring. Also a loose spark plug could cause it to blow out; it's not just compression pressures it has to withstand; but combustion pressures that can blow out a plug; usually taking the treads in the head with it. As Wayne said get both wrenches; there's no such wrench that will accurately torque everything. A click type torque wrench is its most accurate, when the setting you are using is above 1/4 of it minimum setting and 1/4 below its maximum setting. So if you plan on torquing spark plugs and possibly vehicle wheels you'll need both. Not sure what the torque would be on your Yammy's spark plugs; but most automotive spark plugs going into an aluminum cylinder head are between 10-15 Ft. Lbs. Wheels are 90-120 Ft. Lbs on light duty vehicles. Dan.

Yea I've froze just the cured meat and it seems to thaw out fine. Dan.