[SEL] OT////// AM transmitter

[Alan]

So, Al, The way  I figure it,,,, If I am going to pick my foot up to clear a 2X4 then I 
will probably clear those little nail heads too. 8>))

Actually another reason I like those nails is because I just have an old Makita 9.6 
cordless drill and a cheap China 14 Volt one.
 Neither one is dependable with a lot of screws.
I can't afford to go buy one of those  fancy new 18 - 24 V. Lithium Ion drills.
A builder I used to be partnered with said  16 penny nails sheer strength is 1000 pounds.

I would rather go pick up that very nice 32 V. self starting Delco Light plant for just $500.
The nice part is the box of 32 V. lightbulbs, the two 32 V. motors, the fancy old 
brass lamp and the nice small power hacksaw that all come with the Delco.
I am not really into Delco light plants but this one comes from a very dear friend that
 probably will not be with us much longer.
I heard him tell someone the price with everything was $ 1200 then when he told me
 the price for me I kinda got the idea he wanted me to have it. 8>))
It is such a complete display and very popular at shows.
Besides,,, I wouldn't have much fun at shows with a fancy new drill. 8>)))

Alan in Michigan

--- On Fri, 12/19/08, Al Harris <al.harris at rustic-engines.com> wrote:

From: Al Harris <al.harris at rustic-engines.com>
Subject: Re: [SEL] OT////// AM transmitter
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Date: Friday, December 19, 2008, 8:08 PM

I'm a bit tired and clumsy of foot these days Alan. If a nails up I'll 
kick the darn thing, and probably lift my own nail.

You're right though, most screws are prone to sheering, whilst a nail is 
usually softer. Especially if the screw is primed to sheer by over 
zealous tension from the cordless drill.

Cheers,

Al Harris
Summer Clarence Coast NSW Oz

al.harris at rustic-engines.com



Alan wrote:
> Actually I  like Form Nails even better than deck screws for my
>  engine blocks.
> I am talking about the nails with two heads.
> One to set and the other one stands tall for easy pulling.
> Faster to set than screws and faster to remove.
> Just a hammer and no fancy cordless drill.
> The screws might hold tighter but the nails are less likely to
>  snap off in a quick stop.
>
> Alan in Michigan