Larry Jaques wrote:

On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:05:13 -0400, the infamous Joe
scrawled the following:

On Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:20:45 -0700, Larry Jaques
wrote:


Maybe he meant that the Badger used an air can.

Maybe he was referring to a Critter, as some guys on the Wreck liked.
http://www.amazon.com/Critter-Spray-.../dp/B00006FRPJ

This item must be listed on Amazon's Chinese web site:

Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun is ideal for the
beginner to serious the woodworker who wants to achieve professional
finishes.

Either that, or the people who write the descriptions shouldn't do so
while texting. g

Hey, at least it's no in Chinglish. Plus, we know that all ad writers
like to make their product attractive to every possible viewer, hence
the serious contraditions in the text.

P.S: Why are "heavy duty" batteries the absolute worst on the market?


They are 'heavy Duty' Carbon Zinc, AKA 'flashlight' batteries'.
They are exactly what you want to buy when you need heavy duty crap.


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On 2009-09-20, Michael A. Terrell wrote:

Larry Jaques wrote:

[ ... ]

P.S: Why are "heavy duty" batteries the absolute worst on the market?


They are 'heavy Duty' Carbon Zinc, AKA 'flashlight' batteries'.
They are exactly what you want to buy when you need heavy duty crap.

You mean that there really *is* still a source for zinc-carbon
D cells? I've wanted them as sources of carbon rods from time to time.

Enjoy,
DoN.

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On 20 Sep 2009 03:30:28 GMT, "DoN. Nichols"
wrote:

On 2009-09-20, Michael A. Terrell wrote:

Larry Jaques wrote:

[ ... ]

P.S: Why are "heavy duty" batteries the absolute worst on the market?


They are 'heavy Duty' Carbon Zinc, AKA 'flashlight' batteries'.
They are exactly what you want to buy when you need heavy duty crap.

You mean that there really *is* still a source for zinc-carbon
D cells? I've wanted them as sources of carbon rods from time to time.

Enjoy,
DoN.

DoN, if you are looking for graphite rods, I can send you a few from
my stock. A bit larger than the ones from D-cells, these are about 5"
long and 1" dia. Contact me privately if you're interested.

Best -- Terry

"DoN. Nichols" wrote:

On 2009-09-20, Michael A. Terrell wrote:

Larry Jaques wrote:

[ ... ]

P.S: Why are "heavy duty" batteries the absolute worst on the market?


They are 'heavy Duty' Carbon Zinc, AKA 'flashlight' batteries'.
They are exactly what you want to buy when you need heavy duty crap.

You mean that there really *is* still a source for zinc-carbon
D cells? I've wanted them as sources of carbon rods from time to time.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_duty_battery


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On 2009-09-20, Terry wrote:
On 20 Sep 2009 03:30:28 GMT, "DoN. Nichols"
wrote:

[ ... ]

You mean that there really *is* still a source for zinc-carbon
D cells? I've wanted them as sources of carbon rods from time to time.

[ ... ]

DoN, if you are looking for graphite rods, I can send you a few from
my stock. A bit larger than the ones from D-cells, these are about 5"
long and 1" dia. Contact me privately if you're interested.

Thanks -- but those are a bit large for the purpose, so I'll
skip them. (And since we are not organizing a transfer of things, I'll
stick it here so you know that I've seen it, and others know that I have
responded.

Thanks, much,
DoN.

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On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:30:28 +0000, DoN. Nichols wrote:
On 2009-09-20, Michael A. Terrell wrote:

Larry Jaques wrote:

[ ... ]

P.S: Why are "heavy duty" batteries the absolute worst on the market?


They are 'heavy Duty' Carbon Zinc, AKA 'flashlight' batteries'.
They are exactly what you want to buy when you need heavy duty crap.

You mean that there really *is* still a source for zinc-carbon
D cells? I've wanted them as sources of carbon rods from time to time.

Have you checked with the local welding supplies store? My office opens
onto a fab shop, and they use carbon electrodes in their "air arc". They
strike an arc and blow compressed air through it. I think it might be
called "gouging". It blows away a LOT more metal than OA cutting does.

Good Luck!
Rich

On 2009-09-21, Rich Grise wrote:
On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:30:28 +0000, DoN. Nichols wrote:
On 2009-09-20, Michael A. Terrell wrote:

Larry Jaques wrote:

[ ... ]

P.S: Why are "heavy duty" batteries the absolute worst on the market?


They are 'heavy Duty' Carbon Zinc, AKA 'flashlight' batteries'.
They are exactly what you want to buy when you need heavy duty crap.

You mean that there really *is* still a source for zinc-carbon
D cells? I've wanted them as sources of carbon rods from time to time.

Have you checked with the local welding supplies store? My office opens
onto a fab shop, and they use carbon electrodes in their "air arc". They
strike an arc and blow compressed air through it. I think it might be
called "gouging". It blows away a LOT more metal than OA cutting does.

Thanks -- next time I need them I'll check there. Since I don't
(yet) have welding equipment (other than a bandsaw blade welder) I don't
get to the welding supply place very often.

Thanks again,
DoN.

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There is a time and a place for Carbon Zinc and other batteries.

1. when the voltage is really needed to be 1.5v and not 1.25 or ....
and that is about the only reason.

Lots of meters regulate on 1.5v and can't range with other batteries.

Martin

Rich Grise wrote:
On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:30:28 +0000, DoN. Nichols wrote:
On 2009-09-20, Michael A. Terrell wrote:
Larry Jaques wrote:
[ ... ]

P.S: Why are "heavy duty" batteries the absolute worst on the market?

They are 'heavy Duty' Carbon Zinc, AKA 'flashlight' batteries'.
They are exactly what you want to buy when you need heavy duty crap.
You mean that there really *is* still a source for zinc-carbon
D cells? I've wanted them as sources of carbon rods from time to time.

Have you checked with the local welding supplies store? My office opens
onto a fab shop, and they use carbon electrodes in their "air arc". They
strike an arc and blow compressed air through it. I think it might be
called "gouging". It blows away a LOT more metal than OA cutting does.

Good Luck!
Rich