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Is that a pergo floor or is it real wood. Nice rod just messin with you. Art

The process of powder coating is melting the powder into a solid sheet on the metal. It causes a bond between the CLEAN metal and the plastic. You can clear coat it if you want but it is a step that is not needed if the powder cured correctly. I have used powder coating on motorcycle casings, lawn furniture,chisels, and tool handles without clear coating. If you really want you can get a clear coat powder that we use to keep aluminum from turning after you polish it it adds depth without a chemical reaction. Art

If you search for a process called "powder coating" it will explain the process. Just to note though anything you cook the spoons in should not be used for food afterwards. I found for small items using an old toaster oven works fine. The process of cleaning the spoons after sanding is important and spraying them down with brake cleaner then blowing them off before you preheat them helps. Once cleaned though don't touch them with your hands or the coating will not bond correctly. Finishing off with a clear coat is not needed if the prep is correct the bonding to the metal is harder than paint and is used on motorcycle casings and with special powder 1000 degree exhaust systems. Art

No damage but I thought a helicopter was right over the house hovering then it dawned on me it was an earthquake. Art

O.K. this is a good one lots of illegal things going on but lets see if we can make sense out of it. The way I understand it is your sink was draining correctly until it stopped draining however when you pushed the vent to open it it drains fine. Here is what I see The drainline is roughed in to high for the sinks you have. The drains have excessive trap backpressure to overcome that means the water flows down further and then up further than normal making it drain poorly. This is not the problem but is an issue. The dishwasher is hard piped but has been leaking I see the stains and your statement of not using it for 6 months is a clue. If you didnt use the dishwasher and it is dry in the bottom you do not have a trap loop to keep it from sucking air. It has been acting as your vent is my guess. Since you taped up the pipe you took away its attempt to vent. I think that if you pipe it in correctly using a continuous center waste assembly from the basket strainer to the dishwasher tee. Then run to the trap keeping it all as high as possible then place a tee into the pipe rolled off to the side with an 1/8 bend. Hook up the line to the wall and then come off the 1/8 bend over to the edge of the cabinet to a 90. You will face the 90 up and place the vent in the highest point above the bottom of the sink but below the counter top. That should get you back in business. Art

Please post a picture of what is existing and I will look at it for design changes to make it work correctly. If the line is not flowing correctly it can not over come the spring in the air vent. Most of the "STUDDER VENTS" as you have are poor in design and a loop vent is a better option. Was this system working correctly before for the 4 years or did it bubble as it drained? What material are the pipes made of and do you have access to the run of pipe? I'll check on this post tomorrow and look at the picture. BTW the use of Drano or other products will not help they are a sucker bet and a snake is the only answer for drains that are slow or clogged. They release soap scum but leave the blockage behind thus a temporary improvement is all you will get from them. Art

Last Falls rebuild is a winters storage away reclean it their is varnish or debris keeping the needle from reseating. I rebuilt all 6 of my carbs on my evinrude drove to Canada ran 5 minutes and smelled fuel. Pulled Carb rack and found I had shaved a piece of rubber when I installed the hoses it was twice the size of a hair but it was enough to make me redue the job. Time frames mean nothing when it is mechanical. Art

Remove the carb. and pull the needle out. Clean out the the carb using gumout from the fuel hose hook up and spray thru. Then check the tip of the needle for bent or debris. Re assemble the carb and hook a clear hose to the drain port and run upwards to the top of the carb. Replace fuel line from tank to carb with ethanol proof line. then pump the ball till it gets hard. Observe the level of the fuel in the clear hose if it is above the float bowl then bend the tang up to close it off earlier. If the ball doesn't get hard and fuel flows then recheck for debris and bend tang up to get it to close off. If the level of the fuel in the hose is more than 1/4 inch from the top of the float bowl then bend tang down to allow more fuel. Most of the evinrude carbs are set by removing the float bowl and turning upside down the float should be resting 90 degrees level from the pivot point as a rough guideline. Don't go crazy on the bending I suspect it is debris from the fuel tank. BTW if you do not have an inline filter put on in place before you pump up the ball for the first time. Art

With the warmer water temps. and the lack of flow it is something that is very prevalent down her in the South. The upside is we rarely drink the water from above ground sources unless it is treated by the municipalities. Few camps use other than well water. Be safe and shower after swimming it can irritate some peoples skin and boil boil boil the water. Art

You promised you wouldn't post the picture of the motorcycle Joe and I are building till we finished it. Art

Awww man just after I ordered a banjo lure system to be shipped to you Roy. Art

http://www.tc.gc.ca/publications/en/tp1332/pdf/hr/tp1332e.pdf This is the Canadian builders code for small crafts look at page 69 or 6.5 it has the regulation for all small crafts manufactured or custom built on battery ventilation. Quoted "6.5 Battery Spaces 6.5.1 Spaces containing batteries shall provide for the overboard ventilation of hydrogen gas released by the battery. Information Note: “Sealed”, “maintenance-free” batteries, or batteries with immobilized electrolyte (gel batteries) also need to be vented outboard." Art

If the batteries are their then it is vented. The hydrogen gas released from the batteries as they charge and discharge would build up and then you have the bomb. Art

I have had a blast with them on bass down here. I bought them for up North but what I found was the pike would grab the body of the lure and since the hook is out in front of the bait it was lots of bites few hook ups. I guess with a stinger hook it would catch them but I was on vacation and that would be like work. Art

nice fish buddy thanks for the link it looks like a lure different enough for the fish to not know what it is yet. Art

While it is hard on all who are left behind....rest easy he is in a better place. Art

Thanks for the insight on how to hold Trout Chris. I have over the years seen you handle Walleye and Pike with the care and concern needed to return them back to the water as healthy as can be. Art

been their done that didn't own a camera. Art

Now a fish like that after you careful unhook it you get two crackers one for each side and you got a real good snack. (what did you expect from someone who fishes for Catfish Buddy) Art

Just so you know the plumbing on the kitchen sink is not legal.....just sayin..... Art

Cliff the horsepower to weight ratio is 1:7 roughly it is a blast to ride and with the high performance brakes and other additions it can be reeled in as fast as it accelerates. We spent a lot of time and money to bring this classic back to road life for all to see and enjoy. You are correct though you can be as safe as you can be but its the other person driving that can get you. Art

Heres a twist for you my mouthwash has 12% alcohol by volume written on it. Getting served with a ticket for BWI is about blood alcohol content not about the % in the bottle of what you are drinking. The worst they could serve you with is open container on a nerbeer and that could be challenged in court. If the breathalizer is above the limit then the BWI becomes an issue. I don't drink often so waiting till I am home or in a place were their is no question if it is legal is easy for me. Art

Way to go Maureen glad you had a good time and was able to get a few new fisherman out on the water. Art

Looks like a good healthy trip for you Dan when you can slow down enough to photograph rocks your reaching the point of true relaxation. Art

Sorry to see the pup injured here's to a fast recovery. Art