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Yes. I have been following that manual's procedure although the menu prompts and key press labels don't exactly match up with the prompts on my machine...it could be because that manual covers several models. I just tried a different new trailer wheel/tire and got much better results. I...

Yeah, you were right, this was a "skill issue" as my kids would say...I changed the order to Hub, Spring, Wheel, Cone, Nut and it trued up correctly. I'm not getting consistent results from the machine, but the steel wheel is at least properly mounted. That was the ticket for mounting. 2 of...

I bought a refurbished Coats 1400 balancer off the internet. I've only played with it a couple of days now, but I'm having a hard time getting consistent results. I suspect it is my fault, not the machines. It came with 4 cones and a plastic quick hub nut. 1.) I have 4 new steel 16" 5 lug...

Yes, I've read that the Road Force is a very nice system. Have you ever had to have your machine repaired? Can only be done with a Hunter service rep?

Been wanting to get a tire machine and balancer for my shop for quite some time. I have been looking almost exclusively for used Coats machines since they seem fairly common, simple, and repair parts are readily available. A few cities away, a seller frequently advertises "rebuilt" Coats...

Any update fellas? I'm looking for a work/fab table. Have you pounded/welded/assembled on the tables yet and have any first impressions/complaints?

A few years old, but it hasn't been used yet, so no oil stains. Power troweled.

Yes, I have looked at the products on your website including Ballistix. My issue with coatings is that they can't be polished if they get abraded/dull. My shop is accessed via a rock and gravel road, so I'm going to be tracking in grit all the time with tires. This will wreck the shine on any...

Haha, yes it is a bit overkill...I've rationalized it by thinking I could do the garage, and maybe a future airplane hangar with a friend. I'll check out the Husqvarna. Thanks.

I just can't talk myself out of wanting a polished concrete floor in my 2000 sqft shop (auto, tractor, welding) and garage. I know there are 99 reasons why a coating is superior, especially for oil spills, but I just can't convince myself. So with that being said, has anyone had experience with...

This thread is very therapeutic! Thanks to all of you for the great ideas and inspiration for my eventual build. I totally can't wait to copy your hard work! Thoughts on what I consider important design elements: 1. Regarding the full sliding door vs. dado or L-bracket type slides decision, I...

Mike, I truly admire the work you put into your shop! I was reading the zillion page workbench thread...saw your workbench and then got sucked into your zillion page shop build thread! Can you tell me about the densifier you used? My new shop concrete was power troweled, but it doesn't have a...