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Not pressurized like on a piece of equipment but yeah, it had pressure. I'm just glad it hit the cutters first and was only deflection that hit me.
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Since its clean steel, im using this primer. I've never used this before that i remember. It seems very thin to me.
Base primed.
I probably should have let the primer dry a bit more before the black went on.
Not sure what it will look like today but it appeared to have some streaks in it.
Base primed.
I probably should have let the primer dry a bit more before the black went on.
Not sure what it will look like today but it appeared to have some streaks in it.
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Cut the plywood for the base and had to do some notching for it to fit....unexpectedly.
Then I mounted the brake back on the base.
Somewhere in between, the wife and my Mom stopped out in the garage after a shopping trip. I was finishing up my snack lunch and been surfing the 'net. I also was trying update the garage PC to W11 & it can't support it. So I went on a internet shopping trip myself...
Then I mounted the brake back on the base.
Somewhere in between, the wife and my Mom stopped out in the garage after a shopping trip. I was finishing up my snack lunch and been surfing the 'net. I also was trying update the garage PC to W11 & it can't support it. So I went on a internet shopping trip myself...
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Yeah. I messed around with it for about an hour or so trying to do some other updates. Once I figured out didn't have the right requirements, I said the heck with it.
The new mini showed up this morning and I will try to get it up and running today.
zmotorsports
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Nice score on the Jet 48" pan brake Eric.
As for the abrasive "chop saw", I concur. I used a 14" chop saw almost exclusively up until about 12 years ago when I bought my first two bandsaws and then I put it on the shelf and I haven't used it since. When I closed my last shop down and moved everything to the new house while the new shop was being built, I almost sold it, but I don't like to sell tools if I don't have to. I did despise that abrasive dust in the shop which is why I no longer use the chop saw.
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@zmotorsports Same here Mike, I have it, might as well keep it, not costing a thing except a small bit of space.
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Here's the new mini pc sitting next to a mouse for size reference.
What's in the box.
posting from my phone and currently setting up the new mini.
What's in the box.
posting from my phone and currently setting up the new mini.
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So far, the new PC is up and running. The only thing delayed is OneDrive. Once it gets all loaded up, I will tie up all the wiring and switch over to the wireless mouse/keyboard.
OutlawDrifter
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Eric, I run the same brand/size in my shop. Has been a great ECU for the purpose.
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That's good to know and hear. Now that I have this thing up and running, it's kicking around in my mind to buy one for work, hook right to my TV and won't have to drag my laptop out.
OutlawDrifter
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Just went back and checked, 9/13/21 purchase date, so almost 5 solid years of shop abuse!
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As I mentioned, I wanted to weld a chain hook on the pallet racking. After the brake stand was done, I move the frame onto the welding table, ground it clean and wiped them down.
A couple of passes with the welder and it's attached. I did hit the hook with the torch to put a little heat in it since it's thicker than the tube.
Wire brushed, wiped down, primer, paint and left to dry over night. Simple project. Done.
A couple of passes with the welder and it's attached. I did hit the hook with the torch to put a little heat in it since it's thicker than the tube.
Wire brushed, wiped down, primer, paint and left to dry over night. Simple project. Done.
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After getting the PC up and running, it was time to get back on the brake and get it cleaned up. You can tell where I have cleaned and were I haven't.
Front is really dirty and going to need some love. Surprisingly, the tags are in good condition.
Front is really dirty and going to need some love. Surprisingly, the tags are in good condition.
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Comparing side to side, it's cleaning up better than I expected it too.
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Done for today.
Still need to clean up the fingers, weight and the leverage bar. . .
I might get some touch up and repainting done tomorrow.
Still need to clean up the fingers, weight and the leverage bar. . .
I might get some touch up and repainting done tomorrow.
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Been gone a couple of days. Trying to do a few things in the shop. This new PC has either shut down or lost connection to the monitor 2-3 times. NOT impressed.
OutlawDrifter
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I've got mine attached to my TV with an HDMI cable. How is yours linked?
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Same... and same cable I used on previous PC with no issues .. tried wiping it and data is still there...imagine that.
Its hard wired to wifi extender... when connected, download speed on my phone is 5mbps....unplug it from extender, 12 mbps..
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Trying to wipe it clean for return to Amazon.... stuck on this screen.
This the screen that keeps coming up that started today.
This the screen that keeps coming up that started today.
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Been f'ing with this thing for probably an hour and a half. I'm starting to get pissed and ready to smash this thing with a 3lb sledge.
I'm not returning it with my data on it and I've already stripped out the old PC, so that's not even an idea to put it back in place.
I'm not returning it with my data on it and I've already stripped out the old PC, so that's not even an idea to put it back in place.
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Unable to reset.....
I'm simply beginning to wonder if these things aren't nothing more than Trojan Horses.
I'm simply beginning to wonder if these things aren't nothing more than Trojan Horses.
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Forced a hard restart and finally got it to do a reset...about 4pm it was at 100% downloaded for an auto restart.
55 minutes later, it has restarted but sitting here at 50% reset.
Going on 4 hours of my day wasted with this thing. No, I will not recommend these for anyone to buy.
55 minutes later, it has restarted but sitting here at 50% reset.
Going on 4 hours of my day wasted with this thing. No, I will not recommend these for anyone to buy.
Wait till next week Eric, the moon will be in a better position.Forced a hard restart and finally got it to do a reset...about 4pm it was at 100% downloaded for an auto restart.
55 minutes later, it has restarted but sitting here at 50% reset.
Going on 4 hours of my day wasted with this thing. No, I will not recommend these for anyone to buy.
This past week was a nightmare of computer **** as well for three different systems. Smash was the number one option from Tuesday morning thru 5pm Friday.
OutlawDrifter
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Sorry to hear that, completely different experience than mine for sure...hell I'm responding to this thread using mine
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About 5:45 (1745) it finally was up and ready to run...almost 5 hours of *******. Talk about ruining your day.Wait till next week Eric, the moon will be in a better position.
This past week was a nightmare of computer **** as well for three different systems. Smash was the number one option from Tuesday morning thru 5pm Friday.
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I had high hopes...that quickly faded on literally the 2nd day of use.
Its boxed up and I have the QR code for the UPS store drop off. Unfortunately, its going have to wait til Monday, if not Tuesday morning to leave my possession.