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When they were cheaper, like $8 plus the old 20% off coupon, I would buy them to rob the casters off myself. You couldn't beat the price for 4 casters.
Above 1200 Sq/FT Garage Refurb®
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
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I couldn't help myself and hoped to stack a 15% coupon but it didn't work. I know some have had luck doing but I didn't. . . didn't stop me though.
I've considered this for awhile since I got the new boxes and being this close to the press.
I wanted to put all my press "related" stuff in here. Like this
I've considered this for awhile since I got the new boxes and being this close to the press.
I wanted to put all my press "related" stuff in here. Like this
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First, move press out of the way and hang box.
Move pressback and find issue....
Problem solved by cutting about 3/4" off the rod and turning it around, inserting from the back side.
Move pressback and find issue....
Problem solved by cutting about 3/4" off the rod and turning it around, inserting from the back side.
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This box will give some room to grow for the future.
Bottom drawer, all flat steel I've used during pressing.
Room stuff in the next drawer up.
Bottom drawer, all flat steel I've used during pressing.
Room stuff in the next drawer up.
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The middle drawers, automotive related 
Bearing separators.
Since they are not something I use alot, I bought the one set awhile back and picked up the larger one yesterday.
Bearing separators.
Since they are not something I use alot, I bought the one set awhile back and picked up the larger one yesterday.
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Then the top two drawers are for the press itself, like pump handles and spare rods for the pkates.
Very top drawer is just the rebuild o-rings for now...like said room to grow. I'd like to pick up another set of press plates or blocks, possibly a small press brake
Very top drawer is just the rebuild o-rings for now...like said room to grow. I'd like to pick up another set of press plates or blocks, possibly a small press brake
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Couple of more pics.
Here's clearance I gained cutting the rod down.
How it lays out
Here's clearance I gained cutting the rod down.
How it lays out
It will surprise you how quickly those drawers will fill if you start pressing bushings, bearings, etc.
Every job requires at least one new piece. Then it gets saved for next time.
That side box is a perfect fit.
bugnut
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Eric, looked like a busy time over the weekend with the train jumping the tracks. Suspect your crew was very busy. Take care..
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Yes, it was busy and thanks. The duty crew and in coming off duty guys spent all night out there.
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Got a top cut for the side box and some polycrylic on it.
Looks good on the box.
Looks good on the box.
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Picked up a few things for an electrical upgrade today.
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Well, seeing those boxes, outlets and covers above, its obvious, I'm adding g outlets somewhere in the garage. Yes, going to replace a couple of single gang boxes with doubles.
One reason is the 56" boxes have an outlet strip built in the drawer. What i don't like is how the cord comes out the back.
We're looking at like 3" behind the box of clearance needed without really straining the cord. So doing some research, I found theses on The Jungle.
One reason is the 56" boxes have an outlet strip built in the drawer. What i don't like is how the cord comes out the back.
We're looking at like 3" behind the box of clearance needed without really straining the cord. So doing some research, I found theses on The Jungle.
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Closer look at the label for anyone interested.
Comparing to the original plug, these only stick put about 1 1/4" .
They allow point straight down.
Comparing to the original plug, these only stick put about 1 1/4" .
They allow point straight down.
bugnut
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Great switch Eric!
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Thanks. I bought 3 of them. One for the box shown, one for the box on order and the last one goes in the box that is paired with the 42" box.
The latter is going to be real fun moving out....glad there's AC in the garage.
zmotorsports
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Couple of more pics.
Here's clearance I gained cutting the rod down.
How it lays out
Eric, that is similar to how I have the rods for my hydraulic press. I have no bulbous end on either side and just slip them in from the front up to flush with the front of the adjustable worktable/beam. I like the drawer to hold the press accessories, I just have mine on a side table that I built, but I like your drawer setup.
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Thanks Mike. I know when we ( neighbor & I) built the press, he said to put ends on the rods so they don't accidently get pushed or bumped in. Home shop maybe not an issue but factory updating/remodeling was his area of work at the time.
zmotorsports
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Thanks Mike. I know when we ( neighbor & I) built the press, he said to put ends on the rods so they don't accidently get pushed or bumped in. Home shop maybe not an issue but factory updating/remodeling was his area of work at the time.
Yeah, none of our commercial hydraulic presses have those bulbous ends either, they all just have straight shafts/pins. In reality a retaining pin being "bumped in" is probably less of a concern than one would expect.