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    Just some work pics

    I think you're the first person I've ever heard say that a mack had a roomy cab. Remember to keep your fingers curled around the steering wheel when making turns. I forgot one day and palmed the wheel around, drove the ring and middle fingers of my left hand into the front corner post.
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    Steel Panel Nibbler/Other Rectangular Hole Cutter?

    https://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet.com/dewalt-dw890r-120-volt-18ga-5-ah-hd-swivel-head-shear-reconditioned?google=1&CAWELAID=230005750000001986&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=42179799592&CATCI=pla-365468500317&gclid=CJWM7b7F3NMCFcW1wAodpmkNLQ My dad had a air version of one like this, they work well.
  3. 9

    Over weight fees

    How difficult is it to remove the counterweight? I mean, if you've got a way to lift it, is it a lot of bolts and a pain to get to, or is it a couple bolts?
  4. 9

    A few projects I have done recently

    Actually, it's more like I'M the HEF whore, I GET AROUND! There is a NS line that runs from a little farther South then Trussville all the way up to Chattanooga and it pretty much follows 59. I worked that one for a couple of months, in fact a couple of years ago, that area got hit with a snow...
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    A few projects I have done recently

    That's quite the car wash on the other side of that lady's land, nice little business strip in that area. I've stayed in the Holiday Inn Express on the other side of 59 from where you're working.
  6. 9

    Just some work pics

    They'll slip, I was setting a tank behind a brand new house, didn't even have the siding on yet, got stretched out directly off the back of my truck with the knuckle boom about 30' and the tank hit the ground, the beam and boom jumped up(same style beam that's in your picture Tradesman, the back...
  7. 9

    Oroville Spillway Repairs

    Whatever it is, that machine is right on it's limits, when he picks the bucket out of the water and when he goes to dump it, the machine lifts the rear track.
  8. 9

    Millions in damages.

    Only 40? Time to get some upgrades on that track, everyone knows that trains at 60+ is so much safer and easier then a dirty old pipline! :D
  9. 9

    Backhoe hi rails

    I will say that's new on me, never seen a backhoe carry ties that way.
  10. 9

    Backhoe hi rails

    How come you didn't just weld them to the bucket?
  11. 9

    Dump trailer build

    I don't know what you are running for a trailer connector, but the 7 hole connectors have a spot that is exactly for that. It would be just one extra wire depending on the vehicle you're plugging into, as I think that most newer vehicles come either with the wire already connected with no fuse...
  12. 9

    Air ride on vac truck

    Unless it's one of the KW 8 bag systems I wouldn't really worry about it. If you're going fast enough to worry about rolling a truck over then I'd say you're going too fast.
  13. 9

    Criminally bad judgement

    While I am a advocate for soldering whenever it's possible, that's not always a option, but, crimp on connectors have come ALONG way in the last couple years as has heat shrink. When I do get a chance to solder anything, fastenal has some fantastic heat shrink that has a glue lining and when...
  14. 9

    Buying a d9h that's been sitting for years

    This just goes to show that Australia really is "upside down"
  15. 9

    Truck Mount Vise Lubricant?

    Fluid Film?
  16. 9

    welding helmet cooling fan

    Randy, Since you already have a compressor to supply a system, what about something like this? They are a bit of money, but they'll save you incredible amounts when it comes time for the doctors bills...
  17. 9

    Anyone know what this is called and who makes it?

    www.grainger.com/product/LIFT-ALL-Chain-Sling-WP89128/_/N-r1xZ1z0q61l?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4TZK6_AS01?$smthumb$...
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    telescopic boom sections

    Looks to me like you have to do the inner/boom tip section out first then work your way out. If you do any of the outer sections first the cylinder wouldn't be able to reach any of the inner sections.
  19. 9

    TIG Welding

    Steve, What have you got for welders already? Some of the Migs and stick machines will run a TIG.
  20. 9

    military graders

    Ok? :beatsme
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