The Hyster P60 is gone, jib crane is paid for, but I didn't get it out yesterday because of all the thunderstorms that rolled through. I am going to dig it out soon, hopefully he can pick it up early next week. He was not in a rush, but I told him once I dig it out, I really don't want to be tripping over it.
Above 1200 Sq/FT The Salvage Garage
- Thread starter Strouty
- Start date
Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
I am moving some equipment around, got the track crane out and the BFF is moved temporarily. I would like to park it where I can work on it without having to move it. Should be able to make room for it once I move a forklift or two. Looks like I have four forklifts that are going to be scrapped, but there are things that I have to remove before hauling them off. I suspect it is going to take several days to get everything prepped, it will be worth the effort though, having all that room back will be nice and some of the parts I am saving will help on other projects.
Prospecter
Well-known member
A couple days of DDW off the list. A few items sold and off the list. Playtime. . . priceless!
kent_323is
Well-known member
Great progress Strouty! And a little extra cash from those efforts doesn't hurt either!
The cash infusion is welcome for sure, need to get more stuff listed for sale. I have the knuckle boom crane, the schools, and the H110 forklift that all need to be parted out. I would like to have those gone by the 4th of July, I am sure there will be some hurdles, going to try hard though. I am at least feeling like there is forward progress, haven't felt like that in a while.
bimmer1980
Well-known member
Great progress! It's awesome to get rid of stuff that is not adding value and getting in the way.
I have a few things listed on Facebook marketplace, but they have been slow moving. I keep refreshing the posts, but not much for action. They're ok prices, not great, but need to cover my costs, ideally....
Which sales platform has been the best for you?
I've also sold stuff on Craigslist as wellbut lately the scammers send a lot of messages right after it's listed...
I have a few things listed on Facebook marketplace, but they have been slow moving. I keep refreshing the posts, but not much for action. They're ok prices, not great, but need to cover my costs, ideally....
Which sales platform has been the best for you?
I've also sold stuff on Craigslist as wellbut lately the scammers send a lot of messages right after it's listed...
I am looking at some larger label printers, I know I have some that will print on paper labels, but I am not sure if they will print on the sticker type label paper. I have to find them and see what model they are, might get lucky, otherwise they are not inexpensive. I can use the paper labels, but they aren’t going to hold up as well and I am trying to print QR codes to help organize all my ****.
Spareparts
Well-known member
I have got both the Brothers and an inexpensive DYMO label maker and with both the labels don't stick to well
over the long term. I have found that by using 3M scotch tape over the label they stay attached and the print
don't fade. I made a rack to hold 40 of the parts trays and labeled them and in a month half fell off, yes I wiped
the front of the boxes before the labels. The labels work good on like notebooks and just about everything else.
not the plastic trays.
over the long term. I have found that by using 3M scotch tape over the label they stay attached and the print
don't fade. I made a rack to hold 40 of the parts trays and labeled them and in a month half fell off, yes I wiped
the front of the boxes before the labels. The labels work good on like notebooks and just about everything else.
not the plastic trays.
I will apply some of the industrial tape that I already have and see how it sticks to the totes I am using. The drawers and shelves are all metal and I know they stick to that without any issues. The totes I am using are hard plastic and seem to allow the painters tape to stick fairly well, my older Rubbermaid totes are still labeled after years, fingers crossed. To be fair, I use the industrial outdoor rated tapes, but I can only print 1” wide and from what I am reading a QR code printed by those printers needs to be on a 4” wide tape otherwise it doesn’t scan that well. I am sure barcodes will scan just fine using the 1” tape, but you can store more data on the QR codes. I am going down a rabbit hole with the QR codes, trying to figure out how to keep them offline by using my own network. I would like to have everything stored locally, then no need for internet, also looks like I can make dynamic codes that would link to data that can be updated or modified so I would not need to print new codes.
One thing I am finding is that dynamic QR codes are basically a money grab or scam. You have to have a paid service to make them continue to work and it seems like they essentially hijack your link so that they can either spam ads or lock you out if you don't pay for the service they offer. Static QR codes are dead nuts simple and free, but you have to link to something and if the link ever changes or gets modified, you lose the QR code. Then I remembered that dropbox links would follow files without breaking the link, even if the file was moved to another folder. I played around with things, it looks like it will work for my purposes, I also think that if I create a folder just for the data I want for these QR codes, I would also be able to use it offline. I am going to actually print one out and do a full test now. I think this could be the ultimate way for me to manage essentially everything, not just the random stuff in storage. I know that dropbox has limitations, but I use it for the business anyways and I don't think it is going anywhere anytime soon, so the links will probably be fine for a long time. I am also researching if I can set things up on an intranet type infrastructure so there is no need to deal with any third party links at all.
Unfortunately, even if the file is local on my dropbox account it still needs the internet to direct it. The main thing is that I can have a QR code, I can link a folder (maybe named based on tote location) and I can modify what is in it without having to reprint the QR code. This means that I can batch print the codes before I even load the totes, shelves, or drawers. In the folder I can link a simple text list, images, spreadsheet, PDF manuals, even video files. I am going to keep seeing what else I can do without having to pay for a dynamic QR code service.
shakenfake
Well-known member
Only labelmaker that produces industrial labels is Toro. Brother and Dymo **** major ***.
Dymo is easier to learn than Brother but I hate them both majorly.
Dymo is easier to learn than Brother but I hate them both majorly.
I am looking at a few different ones. I have had no trouble with my Brother units, I also have a Brady. Toshiba makes one, then the most reasonably priced one is labeltac. I think the tape is a big variable, some of the cheaper tapes act more like static cling on certain surfaces.
shakenfake
Well-known member
Brady is good too. Use that a lot for wire labeling or organization. That probably is the best for you. I wouldn’t buy any other solution
OK, so the research has been done, the printers are expensive and they take both a color ribbon for the print and another roll of label material for the background. Basically it looks like it is a lot more expensive than I was expecting, might need to regroup on my current direction. I wish I knew how much of the print roll is used during the process. It comes in a 200' roll and the labels seem to vary depending on what you want to spend 20' to 150'. The Brady units I have been looking at are more stand alone and importing the QR codes will not be smooth. The off brand Labeltac units use a computer, but only windows, so that makes things a bit of a pain since I run fruit. I could easily use a regular printer and some packing tape, or just use the thermal printers (shipping label style).
Attach a clear plastic nametag holder to the thing you want to label, and then print the labels on regular paper and insert them. Then you can swap the label whenever you want, and the paper and the printer can be anything — use whatever you already have.
That will work on some things, but I will still need to deal with the smaller shelves and tubs. I am going to try and buy a used one that will do what I want, I know I spent a lot more on the P-Touch tapes than I did on the printer. It will be useful for lots of things, not just this project anyways. Besides I just found out I have a gold mine, worst part is I think I tossed a bunch years ago. Apparently old priority mail packing tape (that used to be free) is now worth about $20 a roll. I only have ten new rolls and two partial rolls. Guess I will be selling that, this was not the only listing that sold and there aren't a ton in good condition for sale.
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
I'd give the thermal labels a pass. Over time, more rapidly when subjected to hot/unconditioned environments, they turn black. When I worked, we had long term patients, like decades, and we learned early about thermal label joy.
I figured that was going to be the case, thanks for the insight. I have found a style label printer that eliminates a lot of the BS, labels aren't as durable as I think the industrial style printers would be, but they are easier to print, can print multiple colors and are designed for food packaging. Some of the paper you can use will hold up to salt water exposure, might be an option. I found a new one fairly local, but it ain't exactly cheap.
Slow morning, been raining for most of it, I am trying to setup a time to meet a buyer for an impact wrench. Tonight I am the buyer for some rubber roofing. In theory I am spending less than what is coming in from selling, I am going to try and keep that trend, next goal will be to move out more stuff than I bring in, regardless of price.
bimmer1980
Well-known member
Which building or project is the rubber roofing for?
Is that an imminent project or on the longer term horizon? Is the savings on the price worth the "storage" and inventory management fees? ;-p
So one forklift is gone or two? Good to see things selling... I wish some of my stuff would move along. Sometimes it takes awhile...
Is that an imminent project or on the longer term horizon? Is the savings on the price worth the "storage" and inventory management fees? ;-p
So one forklift is gone or two? Good to see things selling... I wish some of my stuff would move along. Sometimes it takes awhile...
I was buying it to cover things, I am tired of having tarps that fall apart or blow away and this stuff is much heavier than a tarp and UV stable, at least for my lifetime. I also need to cut up some of that gray material I bought to see how well it will work, I also need to figure out what width it is, so I know what I have to use.
One forklift gone, the other is "sold", but I haven't been paid yet.
One forklift gone, the other is "sold", but I haven't been paid yet.
I tossed a bunch of old **** that I have been tripping over for far too long. Had to get a stainless steel "bookcase" cleared off to get listed. I don't really want to sell it, but I definitely don't have the space for it moving forward. It takes up more room than my other bookcases do and they hold significantly more books too. I was going to just put it out in one of the boxes, but I know it is not going to help me as it isn't practical storage for out there.
I won an auction for an older Brady label maker, it has no supplies and the seller sold it as is because they could not test it. It was cheaper than the ones that wouldn't power on, so I figured I would give it a go. It will print up to 4 1/4" wide labels and they offer lots of colors, sizes, and print media. It will print tags, all kinds of labels, magnetic tape, and lots of other things you would see in industrial situations. The problem is that the materials are expensive to buy new, but I have been looking on eBay for those as well. Should be able to get some starter supplies for a reasonable price to see if it will work for what I want. If not I will resist it for sale (assuming it is working, otherwise return it to the seller and try again for another deal. It was cheap enough that I am not going to order any supplies until I get a shipping confirmation, don't want to buy supplies and have the seller back out. Most of them sell for between $350 and $500 not working and if they work, $750 to $1,200 with a couple rolls of label material. I am in for less than $200 including tax and shipping.
Our resident Brady label expert is @PelicanPines. He may be able to help you.
PelicanPines
ALLIANCE MEMBER
Buy Brady... it's what I did. That's all I got to say about that.
The shipping notification went out and the tracking shows fed ex has it. It is a Brady BBP31 looks like an old Mac computer and runs windows CE. I am now in process of ordering some supplies for it. I suspect I will have everything I need before the end of the week to see if it is fully functional. I may not stay with this unit though, it would be a stepping stone. I think if I get it functional and have the supplies, it could sell for a significant bit more than I will have invested. I am eyeballing a more expensive epson that does full color labels using ink, it is designed to print labels for wine bottles and other things like that so the papers and inks hold up well. More expensive, but if I can get the Brady working, it should get me to where I won't have a ton out the door. Regardless, the Brady (assuming it does work) will at least get me by for the time being.
I have someone coming in a bit to look at one of the loader buckets, he is bringing a trailer, so I would say he wants it. Also have someone interested in one of the Cummins oil pans that I bought last year on one of the random pallets of stuff. I have five of them, and there was a lot of stuff that I know I can sell for A LOT more than I paid.
I have someone coming in a bit to look at one of the loader buckets, he is bringing a trailer, so I would say he wants it. Also have someone interested in one of the Cummins oil pans that I bought last year on one of the random pallets of stuff. I have five of them, and there was a lot of stuff that I know I can sell for A LOT more than I paid.
I just bought a bunch of random supplies for the printer, cost me about $310, just over a hundred more than the printer cost. Luckily if the printer doesn't work, I know these supplies will work with other Brady printers, so I can resell them and make a buck or two in the process. I hate to have $500 out on spec for something I am not sure works, but the gamble could pay off.
The latest "buyer" didn't read the ad for the loader bucket, just the title, he showed up and had no idea if the bucket would fit his machine. So far we have found five different sizes for the buckets, some are very close, but still not right. I may end up keeping this bucket and modifying it to fit my quick attach. I would still need to make another one of the smaller buckets a quick attach because this one is 8' 8" wide and that technically makes it over width to haul, my other buckets are 8' wide and are no problem to haul over the road. I think the main issue is that the size of the bucket is too large and would end up having problems because it doesn't have the same mounting location and the leverage would be off. Hopefully when he measures his, it will fit, if so, I will sell it and not look back.
Tomorrow I have to go get some angle iron for me, then pick up some light poles and other things for my Dad, will be a full day of traveling, not really looking forward to it.
Tomorrow I have to go get some angle iron for me, then pick up some light poles and other things for my Dad, will be a full day of traveling, not really looking forward to it.
I jumped the gun a bit with he supplies I bought, most of them are not for the printer I purchased, but for another model that shares some supplies. It was still cheap enough that I am not worried and in all honesty it may end up being that I just buy one of those printers as they do a lot more than the one that I am getting. Hopefully the one I bought works, going to have to wait a bit for that, even if it shows up soon, I still have to wait for the supplies. 
Just getting the Ford loaded up for the road trip to pick things up tomorrow, wish I hadn’t said I would do all this, I feel like I have already wasted a few days and now tomorrow is gone as well. Of course I forgot the spare tire for the trailer, still need to grab a couple chains and binders out of the Muv-all trailer. I ordered some smaller chains for this trailer, but they won’t be here for a few days. Also have to grab a couple pieces of 4x4 to prop up the angle iron so I can chain it down easier and unload it easier. To top it off, it is really hot considering it is 9:30.
Jayman17
Well-known member
Freudian slip??
jack stand
Well-known member
Go big! 
