Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
bimmer1980
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As the saying goes, don't let perfection get in the way of "good enough" and done.
I do understand the idea of wanting a high level of quality for a project. But this needs to be balanced with time, money and resources.
I'm currently working on a golf cart, and while a couple of key items need to be good--new crank, bearings and seals and piston. I don't need to polish the case. I did soak in the parts washer solution to remove the years if grime, but that's more for my convenience of putting it back together...
I do understand the idea of wanting a high level of quality for a project. But this needs to be balanced with time, money and resources.
I'm currently working on a golf cart, and while a couple of key items need to be good--new crank, bearings and seals and piston. I don't need to polish the case. I did soak in the parts washer solution to remove the years if grime, but that's more for my convenience of putting it back together...
FullRaceMerc
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VolksWomble
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It does look like Eaton and Yale either partnered or something, so I would talk to a Yale dealer, there would be more than one location for a serial number so they may tell you where to look. At least that would get you to a model and from there you may be able to find a manual on eBay. I generally spend about $300 on a parts and a service manual, they are not cheap, but when you have to look things up, they are worth every penny.
I just met up with another buyer, unfortunately he only bought something small, but it was good to get a decent amount of cash back into my wallet. Hopefully next week both of the forklifts can go away. That would be nice. I am going to list a few more things today, I will probably list most everything on Marketplace and see what sells, some things I think are destined for eBay as I will need a broader audience.
Today is a bit of a mess, I want to do things that don't make any sense yet, trying not to get myself lost in the weeds, again. I am currently at the Salvage Garage, I want to cut up the loader buckets, but I need to make room so I can start hauling things from the Hill. I think it makes more sense to tear down the hydraulic rams in the front of the shop, I already have a mess and I don't want to clean it up twice. Plus I know that I can make them much easier to store with a little effort. The trouble I ran into is that I don't have any -5 caps or plugs and for some reason this unit has a lot of them? I have plenty of -6 and -4
Today is a bit of a mess, I want to do things that don't make any sense yet, trying not to get myself lost in the weeds, again. I am currently at the Salvage Garage, I want to cut up the loader buckets, but I need to make room so I can start hauling things from the Hill. I think it makes more sense to tear down the hydraulic rams in the front of the shop, I already have a mess and I don't want to clean it up twice. Plus I know that I can make them much easier to store with a little effort. The trouble I ran into is that I don't have any -5 caps or plugs and for some reason this unit has a lot of them? I have plenty of -6 and -4
I started to look at the loader buckets and I may still try and sell one that is essentially usable, the other one can get cut up for parts if it doesn’t sell, there would be a lot of work to remove the parts I would need and they aren’t anything special so I think I am going to be better off starting with new material, or at least untouched materials. Then for some reason I was looking over the old forklift masts and I think I can use the masts for my hydraulic press uprights. They are super heavy channel iron. I will have to make some super duty rails for the press bed, otherwise it will flex and bend under the pressure. I have had that design in the back of my head for a while now, haven’t really put anything to paper since I didn’t have a ram to use yet. I think looking at some of the prebuilt units would also give me some ideas too. The rams are not as large as I had originally anticipated, but I think they will work just fine for what I am doing. They have an 8” tube with a 4 5/16” rod, I haven’t figured out full travel yet, looks like 14” or more.
Some of the machine tool supplies I got were totally unknown to me, apparently the "steady rests" that didn't go all the way around are actually "follow rests", they are used to keep long pieces from deflecting during a cut. They would mount to the carriage and follow with the cutter, I hadn't seen one in use before, now I know. The weird aluminum one is still an unknown, I think it was made for something specific. I almost have all the drill bits put away, so getting something done!
That picture almost looks deceiving, the inside is 24" by 24", almost looks like a small cabinet.
I am going to start shuffling some things that are in the way out to the new cabinets in the trailer. I haven't figured out my labeling system yet, so I guess for now it is going to be painters tape and a sharpie. I also think I may just finish assembling all the racking in there, I have a lot of things that can go into the black totes and those shelves are laid out mostly for those particular totes. I must have a dozen or more inside the SG that could go out there, plus there are the ones on the pallet that are kind of in the way of the doors in the trailer itself.
I am going to start shuffling some things that are in the way out to the new cabinets in the trailer. I haven't figured out my labeling system yet, so I guess for now it is going to be painters tape and a sharpie. I also think I may just finish assembling all the racking in there, I have a lot of things that can go into the black totes and those shelves are laid out mostly for those particular totes. I must have a dozen or more inside the SG that could go out there, plus there are the ones on the pallet that are kind of in the way of the doors in the trailer itself.
I remember why these shelves aren’t full assembled, you have to bolt all the cross braces in, kind of a PITA. I should have everything I need to get it done, I think the best plan is to get everything prepped, then come back in the morning when it is cooler. The trailer is not nearly as warm as the conex boxes, but it is warm enough.
I am getting hangry anyways, so probably about time to wrap things up.
I am getting hangry anyways, so probably about time to wrap things up.
VolksWomble
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I think Yale bought up Eaton’s forklift business so there’s a lot of cross over.
Prospecter
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You acquire the most interesting stuff!!!Some of the machine tool supplies I got were totally unknown to me, apparently the "steady rests" that didn't go all the way around are actually "follow rests", they are used to keep long pieces from deflecting during a cut. They would mount to the carriage and follow with the cutter, I hadn't seen one in use before, now I know. The weird aluminum one is still an unknown, I think it was made for something specific. I almost have all the drill bits put away, so getting something done!
I have another six things listed on Marketplace, should have a few more listed tomorrow. Going to try and list a few things every couple days. There are tons of duplicate things that will be easier for me to sell than move from the Hill to the Salvage Garage. I also have a fairly large stockpile of miscellaneous **** that needs to be listed anyways.
Prospecter
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I only listed a few things, which I might do once a year. I admire your stamina. Selling is so annoying, though the folks who finally show up are generally nice enough.
So far I haven’t had any no shows, I expect that won’t hold true forever, it is just part of selling.
I am going to try and do a couple smaller things today, I would like to get all the shelves assembled in the box trailer at the SG, from there I would head back to the Hill and get the carb on the other forklift that is sold. I have to do some things at the house, so it is going to be an earlier day today.
Tomorrow I have the electrician and we are going to all three tower sites to install the circuits and clear out the space required for the new lighting controllers. I expect to have that on the docket for July. I guess after Monday temps are going to be a bit on the hot side with a side of humidity to make it feel even hotter. My plan is to be in the office not sweating my balls off.
I am going to try and do a couple smaller things today, I would like to get all the shelves assembled in the box trailer at the SG, from there I would head back to the Hill and get the carb on the other forklift that is sold. I have to do some things at the house, so it is going to be an earlier day today.
Tomorrow I have the electrician and we are going to all three tower sites to install the circuits and clear out the space required for the new lighting controllers. I expect to have that on the docket for July. I guess after Monday temps are going to be a bit on the hot side with a side of humidity to make it feel even hotter. My plan is to be in the office not sweating my balls off.
Prospecter
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Making observable progress has got to feel very good. Super hot / cold weather always makes Dreaded Desk Work look better.
That is affirmative on both fronts!
Just went to Harbor Freight to get my HF ***** of a Dad a gift card. They wanted me to start an account to activate the card?? I told the guy no and said I would give Dad’s info, he didn’t like that, but accepted it. Really weird, they wouldn’t sell me a gift card without having an account to “activate” the gift card so it could be given to someone else. I guess next time I am just giving them Dad’s info and not even thinking about it.
Just went to Harbor Freight to get my HF ***** of a Dad a gift card. They wanted me to start an account to activate the card?? I told the guy no and said I would give Dad’s info, he didn’t like that, but accepted it. Really weird, they wouldn’t sell me a gift card without having an account to “activate” the gift card so it could be given to someone else. I guess next time I am just giving them Dad’s info and not even thinking about it.
Of all things to "injure" myself with, loading the fridge with my energy drinks, one tipped over and rolled off the bottom shelf, the corner of it landed right on my thumb that was securely positioned on the concrete floor. I now have a nice purple half moon and anything that touches my thumb reminds me of how silly this was.
Allenw
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I have one of them owwees too. Got my finger between a hydraulic cylinder and a bolt head some how when putting it on the chisel yesterday.
Spareparts
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Time to drill a little hole to relieve the presure, DON'T use any of the bits posted earlier.
bimmer1980
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If there is blood under the nail, getting a hole in the finger nail will relieve the pressure. Heat a small drill bit or wire to red hot, then use that to burn a hole in the nail.
Had an employee that slammed his finger in a vehicle door, the door latched and locked. Had to get it unlocked to get his finger out. He was "ok" for a few hours, then requested we go to the doc office. The doc simply had a special tool that was basically a pen shaped butane lighter with red hot tip to burn thru the nail. Instant relief for the guy.
Had an employee that slammed his finger in a vehicle door, the door latched and locked. Had to get it unlocked to get his finger out. He was "ok" for a few hours, then requested we go to the doc office. The doc simply had a special tool that was basically a pen shaped butane lighter with red hot tip to burn thru the nail. Instant relief for the guy.
The shelving is going slow, I didn’t get to the SG very early, so it is already fairly warm in there. I have enough shelves to get the pallet of stuff up front moved, that was my main goal anyways. Those totes are labeled, but I need to do a much better job of detailing what is in there, sux totes that say “Clemco” on them doesn’t narrow it down quite enough. I am probably going to do some sort of barcode or QR code as well, this will link to details and probably photos of them. The other thought is to label them by locations and then use a spreadsheet to keep a list of what is in them. Then I don’t need to try and sort entire areas based on contents, that would be a nightmare as I won’t ever have everything out at once to see how much space I need, so no matter what I think I will either need more or less space.
jack stand
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See, coffee is good for you!Of all things to "injure" myself with, loading the fridge with my energy drinks, one tipped over and rolled off the bottom shelf, the corner of it landed right on my thumb that was securely positioned on the concrete floor. I now have a nice purple half moon and anything that touches my thumb reminds me of how silly this was.
kent_323is
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I used to have that opinion about coffee as well, but the pods for a Keurig coffee brewing have some pretty good flavors, especially once the coffee creamer is added. That said, black coffee is still a hard no for me, especially Starbucks!
Regardless, hopefully you're fueled up and have a successful day today! We look forward to pics & updates! Between long work meetings from my desk, and rain all day, my personal to-do list is going to be limited today.
Spareparts
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I also have a rough day, don't know if I can get it all done, uncover the boat, top off fuel, check tires.
Then force myself to go to the lake find some shade and go CRAPPIE fishing. Youguy's don,t work to hard.
Then force myself to go to the lake find some shade and go CRAPPIE fishing. Youguy's don,t work to hard.
86turbodsl
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Perfect time with all the heat.
86turbodsl
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Realfeel might as well be real
I look like I have been swimming, feel more like I am in the amazon jungle.
I had to get a couple tires for my brother as well, so I unloaded the ones I just picked up, dug out the ones that he needed, then got all the water out of them. I am about ready to head out, unfortunately for my the jib crane is behind the forklift that I don't have the fuel tank for, so it won't run long enough to get it out of the way. Guess I will have to sweat it out tomorrow too. So much for being inside with the AC doing paperwork. The Salvage Garage floor is essentially water, so much humidity in the air you can feel it when you breathe. I couldn't deal with this for any length of time, I would end up wanting to make an underground shop to stay out of the heat and humidity.
Almost forgot, hope everyone has had a great holiday! Actually not sure if I am even allowed to say that, very confusing times.
I had to get a couple tires for my brother as well, so I unloaded the ones I just picked up, dug out the ones that he needed, then got all the water out of them. I am about ready to head out, unfortunately for my the jib crane is behind the forklift that I don't have the fuel tank for, so it won't run long enough to get it out of the way. Guess I will have to sweat it out tomorrow too. So much for being inside with the AC doing paperwork. The Salvage Garage floor is essentially water, so much humidity in the air you can feel it when you breathe. I couldn't deal with this for any length of time, I would end up wanting to make an underground shop to stay out of the heat and humidity.
Almost forgot, hope everyone has had a great holiday! Actually not sure if I am even allowed to say that, very confusing times.
reader2580
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I was giving something away on FBMP about six weeks ago, and I couldn't get anyone to actually show up for the item. I was inundated with messages in the first hour. Several said they wanted it, but nobody would actually come to get it. I had so many messages I marked the item as pending for a day or two. I ended up marking it as available again. I had forty people wanting it yet it took five days for someone to actually show up.
It’s all a state of mind, convince your self it’s not that bad and it won’t be! Growing up in the south without AC, it was just normal summer weather. Now that I’m 60, it hurts so much more than I thought possible when I was younger. Drink lots of water and lube your junk with baby oil to ward off the monkey ****, it works!I look like I have been swimming, feel more like I am in the amazon jungle.
I had to get a couple tires for my brother as well, so I unloaded the ones I just picked up, dug out the ones that he needed, then got all the water out of them. I am about ready to head out, unfortunately for my the jib crane is behind the forklift that I don't have the fuel tank for, so it won't run long enough to get it out of the way. Guess I will have to sweat it out tomorrow too. So much for being inside with the AC doing paperwork. The Salvage Garage floor is essentially water, so much humidity in the air you can feel it when you breathe. I couldn't deal with this for any length of time, I would end up wanting to make an underground shop to stay out of the heat and humidity.
Almost forgot, hope everyone has had a great holiday! Actually not sure if I am even allowed to say that, very confusing times.
I have more of an issue than most when it gets hot, I have hyperhidrosis and I sweat about five times more than most people, it is annoying once temps get over 75 or if it gets humid, it used to be a lot worse, but all the moisture wicking clothing these days makes it more bearable. It doesn’t even need to be that hot for it to be a problem, but it compounds things a lot.
It is a lot cooler today than yesterday, but still humid. Supposed to meet the guy buying the first forklift this morning. Hopefully I can also get the jib crane out as well. I should have a little time before he gets to the Salvage Garage, but not a lot. Once I can make noise (after 7 AM), then it shouldn’t take too long to get to it.