Hey DP,

I've got an old Mark V shop smith, and I have no clue how to put the damn thing together. I'm fairly certain that I have all of the pieces, but I can't find any decent instructions online as to how to assemble the thing. Right now I'm trying to put the lathe portion together.

Anyone out there have a shopsmith and would be willing to help me put it together, or know of any resources I can turn to?

Hell, barring that, I might just sell the damn thing to get it out of my garage. xx'

It's a combination band saw, scroll saw, lathe, drill press, drum sander, and table saw. There might be other things too- but those are the only things that I know of.

*throws her hands in the air and falls over*

I know you all love this wonderful place we call home. Heres one way to give back:

http://www.solv.org/volunteers/volunteer_calendar.asp

Has anyone ever taken scrap silver to a jeweler to be melted down and made into something new? I'm wondering what sort of price that would be. I'm not talking large scale either, pretty much a pendant to a ring.

Any information or ideas would be nice.

Thanks.


Mel

My friends have a big bus that is powered by veggie oil, and we're trying to find some places in town (restaurants, most likely) that have some. Any ideas? We've already checked with a couple of the sports bars around NE Halsey/Glisan & 60th.

Anyone have a reliable, trustworthy mechanic you'd like to recommend for someone needing brake work done on a 1998 Nissan Frontier truck?

I was getting some tire work done at Les Schwab and they said the rotors don't look good. They gave me a quote for $350 which I thought was pretty high. I've also looked at the Car Talk guys web recommendations and have been leaning towards a place in the NE which gave me a quote of $250 sight unseen.

Bonus points if the mechanic is around inner NE, as that's where I live.

Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!!!

If any of you plan on catching First Thursday tonight, be sure to swing by Sequential Art gallery at 328 NW Broadway #113.

marsala1's "Sun signs" exhibit is displaying there!

Okay I hate to self promote and all but I'm in a pickle and this CL post needs as much exposure as possible AND I think it would be awesome if one of you cool kids out there moved in with me here. So, check out my CL ad for my extra bedroom: http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/roo/787251562.html

I'm only half coherent right now, so I apologize if any of it is confusing. If you have questions reply via the email link in the ad or reply here.

My apartment is awesome-you want to live in it!

Where can I get mirroed contact lenses? I know they exist, but when searching for them online, all I can seem to find are either mirrorshades or people blogging about mirrored contacts, but without any actual links on where to find them. I even called my usual contact lens distributor, who sells novelty lenses, but alas, no mirrored contacts.

Might any o' ye wise DPers have the hook-up?

I'm sure you can guess why my bald self wants them, ahem...

Raise your hand if you're sixth row center for Dolly Parton tonight

***Nate raises hand***






Raise your hand if you're so jealous you can't stand it

***you guys all raise your hands***

Hi all,

I was wondering, does anyone know if there are any dog parks (preferably off leash) near public transportation?

Thanks!

I am going to be renting out a room in my house soon. Previously I have always rented to friends so I really have not taken all the steps that I know I should have like running a background check. Since I am now moving into the realm of placing an ad on craigslist and basing my decisions on interviews I was wondering what service people use to run background checks on potential roommates. How much does it cost? Any services to avoid? In addition, does anyone have any suggestions or tips for renting out a room to a complete stranger?


Thanks

I woke up for no apparent reason just before the rain hit in SE. Everything was bone dry when suddenly there was a roaring sound. It sounded like extremely heavy wind/rain rustling leaves, but everything was perfectly still outside. The noise got louder and louder with no apparent source until it was practically causing me physical pain. Then just as suddenly as it started, the noise stopped, everything was wet and dripping and seemed like a normal light rain after that.

All this was in the space of about 30 seconds. Is anyone else awake and able to confirm whether or not I imagined it?

Hello DPers. I'm selling my World of Warcraft account for $450.

Here are the basics. It's a Horde (PvP server ) account, with 3 level 70s (Warlock, Hunter, Warrior) and a few level 60s.

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/tag/783306285.html has more detailed information.

I want to get rid of this game forever! You will receive every box and all my info. No, I do not want it back. So post here if you're interested :) I can't find my cell so don't bother calling for a while.

Okay city-savvy savants; here's a little scavenger search for everyone:

I am looking for the following:

Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) also known as caustic potash

Nylon all-thread, 5/16, approximately 2 feet in length, minimum of 4 inch sections.

Nylon washers, 5/16, home depot wants 20 cents a piece and I need a lot.

12 inches of clear 1-inch outside diameter tubing, with 3/4in inner diameter, a foot long in length

A couple gallons of distilled water.

Sadly Home Depot and the internet has failed to provide information for a local venture to acquire these... and shipping on buying the stuff online is more then the cost of the stuff!

HAY PORTLAND :O I has me a question: Where is the most desolate, abandoned-looking place that can be reached within a 30-minute drive from Portland?

Something that looks dry and deserted would be great, but something as simple as an open grass field without obvious buildings in the background could also work. Be descriptive if you can, and bonus points if you have pictures.

Thank you kindly!

I just received a letter from my property management company about the use of space heaters in the winter. Our apartments have electricity included and central gas heating. Our apartment is completely freezing during the winter because the central heating blows hot air on and off at a wall and never makes it to the rest of the house and certainly not into the bedrooms.

My roommate and I bought space heaters to get some heat into our rooms. My last landlord told us that we were not allowed to have these, though he could legally not take them away. He said that we should just leave our bedroom doors open to get the heat inside. Unfortunately, unlike him, I do not live with a spouse and my roommate and I require some privacy. Even if keeping our doors open was an option, not enough heat makes a full u-turn to make it into my roommate's 2-outdoor-walled bedroom.

All tenants just received a letter from the company today that space heaters are not allowed because electricity is paid for by the building and that they have seen unusually high electricity bills and have seen space heaters in some apartments. Since the heating is totally insufficient, do we have a right to use space heaters? The letter stated that use of them could lead to eviction. Is this legal? I cannot pay $200/month in heating bills when you can always see your breath in the house.

Any advice?

I just wonder where they were doing this. Was it in a park or something? Obviously somewhere that the homeless woman could easily see.

Craigslist casual encounters meeting mistaken for rape in progress

At least they weren't doing it on the MAX I guess.

Well I guess the kink legal defense fund will flame me, but I think the fine was deserved. Keep that shit indoors where the rest of us don't have to see it, people! That includes furtive bus stop BJ people too, by the way.

TL;DR version: Uncle Thrall wants YOU! to play WoW with madscience this winter.

( No, seriously. )

Where can I watch the opening ceremonies for the Olympics this Friday evening? It's one of my few consistently happy childhood memories and I'm feeling nostalgic. Within 7 miles of downtown and with beer would be awesome.

Thanks!

(In canse I need to add, I don't have television, and sitting at home on my laptop is not what I had in mind.)

The mood has struck. I want to dye my hair. Preferably a color that humans are not born with. Any suggestions on supply shops in Beaverton/Hillsboro(yes, I am in the burbs)or on the west side?