My Reference Library
These pages are my online reference library, a place to keep handy various bits of information I might want again someday.
Tags used in My Reference Library
- Books
- BuildingMaterials
- Cleaning
- DigitalPhotography
- Ecology
- Finishing
- GovernmentServices
- GroundsMaintenance
- Hardware
- HomeFurnishings
- Hydraulics
- Leatherworking
- LegalInformation
- Lighting
- Macintosh
- Maps
- Metalworking
- Motorcycles
- MotorOil
- Notebooks
- Organizing
- Plumbing
- Repairs
- Sewing
- Shipping
- Supplies
- Tools
- TruckAccessories
- Upholstery
- UtilityTrailers
- WebDesign
- Woodworking
Introduction
Pages get "tagged" to the categories on the right in a rather hit-or-miss fashion. Sometimes the categories aren't a perfect fit but at least the stuff is here if you or I are looking for it someday. Rummage around, maybe you'll find something useful.
A few bits that haven't found their way into a page yet
This is kind of a junk drawer for stuff that doesn't have a better home yet. You too have a junk drawer don't you?
- Tumbleweed Houses - designer of tiny houses portable houses
- How to Sharpen a knife
- 10/30/03 My great old rubber boots finally disintegrated. They were Gates Gardener size 10. Now available from wellie-boots.com for $80.00 plus $35.00 shipping.
- Carpenter Ant Hub
- Genealogical Storage Products Polypropylene storage boxes etc.
A shinplaster
Low impact living
- There is an article at treehugger.com about a man who modifies a chest freezer into low energy consumption refrigerator. How simple and obvious his idea is.
- http://myfootprint.org/
Pages in my reference library
- A Leather Case for my iPod Touch
- This is the story of my development of a leather case for my new iPod Touch.
- About a Few of My Power Tools
- Below is fragmentary information about a few of my power tools that don't have their own pages.
- Abrasive Grains
- There are several naturally occurring and manufactured grains used to make abrasive papers, wheels, stones, etc., each with characteristics more or less suitable for a particular application.
- Abrasive Grit Sizes
- This table lists many of the grit sizes used in the manufacture of abrasive belts, wheels, stones and hones as used in sharpening, metalworking and woodworking, etc. These comparisons are close but not exact because the standards vary in how grit sizes are determined.
- Abrasives - Selection and Use
- I decided it was time to start gathering together some information about sanding and grinding abrasives to get a better understanding of what I've been using all these years and try to improve on my trial and error abrasive selection and use.
- Alternative Home Cleaning Solutions
- In an effort to cut down the number and toxicity of the chemicals I use around the house, I've stocked up on a few safe, simple ingredients that will handle most cleaning tasks.
- API Motor Oil Guide
- Here's a link to the latest API Engine Oil Guide to view and print out.
- Astronomy Related Websites
- Car and Truck Information Resources
- Columbia County NY Solid Waste Disposal
- Copyright Protection
- The following is a very basic, general and incomplete discussion of copyright protection.
- Debits and Credits
- I can't seem to keep debits and credits straight in my head - this little chart helps.
- Decimal Equivalent Drill Sizes
- Chart of decimal equivalents of drill sizes and tap drill sizes
- Defects and Irregularities in Vegetable Tanned Leather
- Here are some causes of visual defects and irregularities in vegetable tanned leather seen at the tannery.
- Dewey Decimal System Classes and Divisions
- These Classes and Divisions of the Dewey Decimal System were extracted from the Project Gutenberg eBook version.
- Digital Photography Information
- I've had an interest in digital photography for some time. I use this page to collect bits of information about digital photography and links to useful sites.
- Dodge Sprinter Information
- Getting rid of an old Mac
- There are a few things one ought to clean up an old Macintosh before getting rid of it
- Google Smarter
- Here 's a short article I found on some basic tricks to more effective Google-ing
- Government Services Links
- Here I collect links to local, state and federal websites for future reference.
- Graule Radial Arm Saw
- I bought this Graule radial arm saw back in the early 1980s and it has been a real workhorse. The only repair it has needed is new linear slide bearings a few years back.
- How I Rescued my Dead iPod
- This is the story of how I rescued my dead 5gb first generation iPod.
- How Long to Keep Old Papers and Records
- It's time to clean out some old files. Here are some general guidelines I've found as to what records are important to keep, how long to keep them and why.
- How to Make a Foam Cushion
- Measure the space you need to fill with cushions. Draw a pattern if needed. Sew your cushion covers to have the dimensions of the space they need to fill.
- How To Sharpen Hand Tools and Knives
- Eventually I hope to write my own page on sharpening but in the mean time I've collected some links to articles devoted to knife sharpening.
- How to wire a three way switch
- I don't wire enough three way switches to keep the logic straight in memory, so I made a logic diagram of several ways they can be wired and a PDF version of this diagram to print out.
- Husqvarna Model 266 Chainsaw
- I bought this saw way back in 1987. It has served me well. It has good power, handles nicely, and was reliable until cylinder wear broke through into a sand casting hole in the cylinder wall. A new cylinder and piston fixed that little problem and the saw runs as good as new.
- Hydraulic Fittings and Filtration
- Here is some information I've collected about hydraulic fittings, hydraulic system filtration and some parts sources.
- Industrial Sewing Machines and Supplies
- I have an old Juki 562 industrial sewing machine I use for my leatherworking and here I collect information useful in maintaing and using the machine.
- Information about Invasive Species
- iso8859-1 Character Set
- Jewelry Making Tips and Resources
- I've been making some wrought stainless steel jewelry and am using this page as a place to collect bits of information and tips and tricks I find useful.
- Kitchen countertops and sinks
- Here are some of the many choices available to consider when selecting a counter top material.
- Leatherworking Tips and Resources
- Leather working is one of my interests and on this page I'm collecting information on basic leather working techniques and sources of leather, tools, and further information.
- Legal Information Resources
- Here are some sources of legal information.
- Links to Some Web Design Articles and Resources
- Here are links to some web design information and articles I've come across.
- Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts
- Here are a few basic keyboard shortcuts available to the Mac user.
- Mac OS X v10.3 Panther Tips and Tricks
- This page is a collection of a few tips and tricks concerning the use and maintenance of Mac OS X Panther (v10.3) I've come across and wanted to save for future reference.
- Maps and Aerial Photos
- Some sources of online topographical maps and aerial photos.
- Moleskine Notebook Case
- Wanting a way to carry my Moleskine notebook together with a pencil, I laced up this little leather case.
- My Old Pryibil Industrial Tablesaw
- I bought an old table saw from a picker friend back in the early '70s for $100.00. It's a well over 100 year old heavy cast iron industrial 12 inch table saw made by P. Pryibil. It's been a real workhorse.
- NY General Business Law 36-A: Home Improvement Contracts
- Panasonic DMC-FZ28 Camera Menus
- The Operating Manual that comes with the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 digital camera is difficult to follow when trying to locate a menu item in the camera. Here's a table I made up to help me navigate the menus.
- Prevent Identity Theft
- Here is some information I've been collecting about preventing identity theft and some links to websites with further information.
- Qualities of a Good Futon
- I picked up this little bit of information about futons and stuck it here.
- Recycling Used Oil and Batteries
- Here is some information I've collected on recycling used motor oil and batteries.
- Run Apache and PHP on Mac OS X
- I set up my G4 iBook with OSX 10.3.5 to run Apache and PHP following instructions I found in an article on the web.
- Sam Maloof's Finishing Technique
- This wonderful description of Sam Maloof's wood finishing technique was published in Woodshop News.
- Sandpaper Backing Materials
- Shipping Services and Tracking
- Here are the websites of the three major small package shippers.
- Some Sources of Building Materials and Supplies
- Here I'm collecting sources of building materials and supplies.
- Some Sources of Hardware
- Here I collect information about residential and commercial hardware and sources of supply
- Sources of information about drinking water
- Here I'm collecting links to online sources of information about public and private drinking water supply standards, system design information and safety issues.
- Sources of Lighting and Lamp Parts
- I've been known to build a lamp or two. Here are some sources of lamp parts, lamps, and light fixtures I've come across.
- Sources of Metals and Metalworking Supplies
- This page is a collection of links to sources of metals, metal working tools and supplies, and machine shop tricks and tips I've come across.
- Sources of Pickup Truck Caps
- In searching for brands and sources of pick-up truck caps in my area I found the following dealers.
- Sources of Plumbing Fixtures Online
- Here are some companies selling plumbing faucets and fixtures online. I located these while searching for a source of clawfoot tub faucets some time ago. I haven't dealt with any of them so I can't comment on their service.
- Stainless Steel Types and Properties
- I use a fair amount of stainless steel in my metal crafts and jewelry and I've gathered some information about stainless here.
- Standard US Mattress Sizes
- Here is a table of the standard US mattress sizes.
- Suzuki GS850 Motorcycle Parts and Information
- On this page I started collecting info I thought might be useful in maintaining my 1980 GS-850. That was some time ago now and I didn't get far. I'm sorry to say the bike has been sitting gathering dust for a few years now.
- The basics of keeping a technical notebook
- The central idea is to keep an permanent, accurate, unambiguous record; a record that serves a similar function to an audit trail in the accounting world. Everything is there. Nothing is ever removed or struck out in a way that it cannot be seen in the future.
- Utility Trailers and Towing and Safety Information
- Here is some information on utility trailers and towing I've come across.
- Wireless Communications