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    cordless impacts?

    For my 2 cents..............Milwaukee Fuel 1/2 gun is AWESOME!! More power than you'll likely ever need, I tried it for fun on some 7/8" bolts (thread size, 1 5/16" wrench size) on a D10 track frame and it backed out a few! Amazing. The only complaint I have with it is the direction switch is...
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Hey CJR: Yes it looks like an electronic version is available and I believe there is a one year subscription for it. I have asked my publisher for details on just how that works. I'll get back to you. Thanks, Scott
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Sorry, I don't set the price, the only suggestion I have would be to wait until there are used books for sale. I do know it is competitively priced with other similar textbooks. Thanks, Scott
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Hey Don: Good to hear from you, are you working towards getting your license?
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Hey RB.......Thanks for the compliments! My publisher talked about an electronic version, I'll have to check if it's still a possibility. For e-books I believe it's more like a rental fee than a purchase. I've included a chapter on electronic systems and a section on emission reduction...
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    Bob Ont

    Hello Triscuit: Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I was fortunate enough to work as an apprentice under Bob when I worked at Crothers many years ago. It was only for a short period but he left a lasting impression on me for his professionalism, calmness and the...
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Yes, I know all of those guys, Owen Duffy would be the other gentleman. They all had a wealth of experience and knowledge, it was a great school for students to be able to absorb a lot of knowledge in a short period if you were an apprentice.
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Hi WD: Yes I first taught at Centennial starting in 2007, moved on in 2012. Taught mostly Heavy courses but some Truck and Coach as well.
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    FYI.......I was reluctant to start a thread to raise awareness about my book since I know that's not what this forum is all about. I did however run it but Forum administration and got the A OK. I was also once a student in a Heavy Equipment College and had to buy textbooks that were used very...
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Since the forum has members world wide is there anyone that has seen the need for this type of textbook in Trade Schools outside of North America?
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    Hello C A..........I assume you have graduated from Ferris Heavy Equipment program. How did you like it? I will contact some one there to see if they would like to take a look at including my book in their program. Thanks, Scott
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    FYI.....Pearson has been pretty good to deal with other than the current downsizing of their marketing department (bad timing for me!)
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    New Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Textbook

    I have recently published a textbook with Pearson Education called Heavy Duty Equipment Technology: A Systems Approach. It is a geared towards College level students that are enrolled in Heavy Equipment Technician programs but would also make a great reference book for anyone owning or working...
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    Hooray!!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx1Uau1HfH0 https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/showthread.php?49653-Hooray!!!/page5
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    Hooray!!!

    Well we put a load on the unit and it worked perfect. We actually exceeded 100% briefly and it still hung in there. I'll try to put a couple more short videos on You Tube and post the links. Didn't get around to checking the O2 readings but will at some point to see. Thanks for the help!
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