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    Welders, the robots are coming for your you...

    $95k for a programable robotic welder that doesn't require you to be a CNC programmer and is available from your local welding supply. I see this thing getting a lot of work doing things like repeat bucket jobs if they'll fit on the table. It won't completely replace a guy though will allow...
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    Troubleshooting with a temp gun?

    Twice now a temp gun has bit me in the ass leading me to the wrong diagnosis. Once I thought I had a BO temp sensor on an air compressor and I missed the room temperature cooler line. Another time I though I had a bad temp gauge on a diesel pump, turns out it was actually running hot. What are...
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    Any Help with a Jaw Crusher and Screen Plant Preop Sheet?

    Does anyone have a mobile jaw and screen plant preop sheet they wouldn't mind sharing? I'm a mechanic and I've been given the task of creating a preop check sheet for our mobile jaw and screen plant our operators run on occasion. They've been using the generic keep MSHA happy equipment preop...
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    Air hammer on a hydraulic fitting?

    I had never heard about this trick till recently. What's your technique for using an air hammer to get stubborn hydro fittings loose? The other day I was working on a schwing concrete pump with wonderful DIN fittings covered in concrete mixed with underground mine goo. To tighten them it's...
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    Inland Marine Policy for Tools?

    I have a fair amount of personal tools at work and a new tool box on the way. It's to the point I'm thinking insurance for my tools and tool box would be a good idea. I work at a mine off the road system in Alaska, the new box will head out by barge which isn't known for handling things gently...
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    Oil Filter Cutters?

    I've run into a couple times I'd like to cut an oil filter open and usually use a hack saw. My budget is $100 or less unless there's a reason to spend a ton of money on one. Looking on Amazon there's 3 different styles of Chinesum oil filter cutters. There's also the option of cutting chain...
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