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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Arcdriod Plasma cutter
« on: November 24, 2023, 06:54:37 PM »
I just got a 2X table for the Arcdroid. Allows you to cut 48in long items, but still just 16 wide.

Also a laser styles and corner/center finder.

Blackfriday on all their stuff, free shipping code is blackfriday until monday.

I got

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 23, 2023, 05:28:07 AM »
Nice, I got the same bits for mine. Didn't need the 18in.

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: November 22, 2023, 01:13:40 PM »
Heck, all I did was get new ground clamps for my mig and a plasma. The nice all brass ones, not bad at $17 each.

The amazon truck has its own "unloading" zone at my house. 5 users, but I am the best,,,,,,,,,

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Bridgeport Mill, rebuild
« on: November 22, 2023, 02:04:51 AM »
Watched a couple YTU videos on this thing. They came out in 1936. Mine is a 1969 unit, J head per the SN, but the head has a "123xxx" vs the knee "121xxx"

Table is 9x42, in very good shape, but a small chunk is missing from a slot near the end.

The cutter is a Sandvik and is 6in across. Missing a couple inserts and clamps. Search has started for stuff!


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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 21, 2023, 08:01:23 PM »
Nice, guards on the tilt rams.

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Bridgeport Mill, rebuild
« on: November 21, 2023, 06:58:03 PM »
I’ve only ever removed a head once and that was to get it rebuilt. It was a variable speed head not the v belt model. Imo the v belt are more desirable and less overall maintenance.

 :likebutton:

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Bridgeport Mill, rebuild
« on: November 21, 2023, 01:54:10 PM »
I almost took the head off. But just going 40 miles I decided not too. We rolled it across the floor on pipes (old alum hollow axles actually). Got it just high enough to get on the pallet jack I have and then it loaded easy. I should have brough better tie downs, but figured it was a short trip and all freeway (kali freeway, ouch). I set it down on two 4x4s I brought that made it pretty stable.

Big things are getting is in place and level, repairing all the wiring and good cleaning. Ways are way to stiff, but work. Lots of backlash, hope its simple and not new lead screws.

Garage is getting air run everyplace, and a few more plugs.

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Bridgeport Mill, rebuild
« on: November 20, 2023, 10:27:49 PM »
As stated, had to take the motor off to get into the garage. Pretty easy really.

Now the real fun starts. Had a bunch of collets (R8?) and cutting head. 6in brideport vise, that and the cutting head are worth the $500.

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Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Bridgeport Mill, rebuild
« on: November 20, 2023, 10:19:31 PM »
Not that I need more projects, but got this home today. Quite the ordeal, drop trailer, pallet jack, son and off we went.

Took about 3 hours to load/unload, drive was an hour each way. Had to take the motor off to get into my garage. Was 6 hours from picking up trailer to drop off.

Still doing research, but looks to be a late 60s, early 70s unit. 220v single phase, X,Y, Zaxis are powered, 110v.

The trailer pulled like its wheels were locked up, but it worked.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 20, 2023, 12:32:56 PM »
Because they are apple based.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 18, 2023, 09:31:49 PM »
Isn't it amazing how much crud collects on the floor of a skid?

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Our Pro-Military, Veteran, and Thin Blue Line place / Re: Chinooks
« on: November 18, 2023, 09:28:45 PM »
Dang, couldn't enlarge em!

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 16, 2023, 09:09:04 PM »
Off to the races again. Now for the doors so you don't have a wind tunel.

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Our Pro-Military, Veteran, and Thin Blue Line place / Re: Chinooks
« on: November 16, 2023, 09:01:40 PM »
And you snuck a 53 and 64 in there too.

What was the max passengers you ever carried?

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: November 15, 2023, 07:52:00 PM »
Still waiting to pickup. Guys daughter got real sick and at UCSF. Not pushing it but he said we are still a go.

I've been doing the same to mine Sam, never really finished the last cleanup. Now it looks like yours. I don't have too much stuff, just don't have places to store it all!

I sold my Langmuir for what I paid for it since I have the Arcdroid now. Plus they just came out with a X2 table allowing 48 long parts!

I did just make a deal for this wesco lift though, should pickup tomorrow..

We just scored a nice 3x7 wood bench for him and just finishing the RR on it (basically new wood top).

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 13, 2023, 03:40:58 PM »
And the smile on your facw as awesome I bet. Boys and toys,,,,,,,

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 13, 2023, 02:22:52 PM »
Love the DAM sign, land looks great but the barn needs doors.

Amazing what having a microwave does for you out there. I waited way to long to bring mine out.

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Hide Site / Re: NWMT Cabin
« on: November 09, 2023, 08:42:49 PM »
My head is spinning, slow down!!

I think they all use the coating to keep it from maring in the forming process.

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: November 08, 2023, 10:18:00 PM »
Yeah, but they would need a body to ID her for that. Not going to happen,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Anyway, made a deal for a bridgeport mill today. Guy who bought my LS 5.3 had it. $500, single phase with power drives on X,Y and Z. Needs a little TLC, will post that all in the tool forum.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 08, 2023, 09:01:56 PM »
Yep, he looks like a mole. But hey, the supervisor can do as he wishes.

Good looking mill, good on the kubota, mine is a do all too. Front hydro is a must add on.

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: November 07, 2023, 11:15:18 PM »
Hmm, my wife just got a 500k accidental policy on me and I have a 350 policy. Should I worry at all??

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Our Pro-Military, Veteran, and Thin Blue Line place / Re: Chinooks
« on: November 07, 2023, 11:13:00 PM »
They were considered the largest wood supported structures in the world once. Guess there was only 1 left, the 2 were awesome to see. Watched many a 53 come in there flaring out about 50 ft off the deck. Base housing was at south end of the base, lived there for years. Father taught there and El Toro.

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Our Pro-Military, Veteran, and Thin Blue Line place / Re: Chinooks
« on: November 07, 2023, 10:53:39 PM »
Yes, all over the news. My father worked in those, I played sometimes. Saw my 1st Cobra there.

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Our Pro-Military, Veteran, and Thin Blue Line place / Re: Chinooks
« on: November 07, 2023, 10:39:29 PM »
More cool pics. Like the futuristic drawings.

Not sure if have seen em, but the blimp hanger is burning down in Tustin, the old MCAS, sad.

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Build Threads / Re: AEV Gladiator Rubicon
« on: November 07, 2023, 07:30:10 PM »
Yep, looks good. Wheres the "Real-Man" logo?

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Build Threads / Re: The Bus
« on: November 07, 2023, 12:27:38 PM »
Don't think the factory uses torque plates, should be good.

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Build Threads / Re: AEV Gladiator Rubicon
« on: November 06, 2023, 07:42:48 PM »
I like the trim ring where the snorkle exits.

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Our Pro-Military, Veteran, and Thin Blue Line place / Re: Chinooks
« on: November 06, 2023, 12:38:01 PM »
 :likebutton:

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Build Threads / Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
« on: November 06, 2023, 02:06:05 AM »
BedSlide is working awesome, still worth every penny after 2 rebuilds.

Think I found the parasitic draw on the battery. You could here the CD player running after the truck was shut off. Removed the CDs, now it seems good but time will tell. Maybe I should clean some grounds since most have not been touched in 17 years now.

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Hide Site / Re: Raptor Ridge, the build.
« on: November 06, 2023, 02:00:35 AM »
Another trip in the books. Good to be back on it.

Just did lots of organizing, dropped off the compactor and the repaired ram for Dug. Ran out of daylight and energy on this trip.

Did manage to repair the Kubota's brush guard. Had a bend that has been bugging me and I want to put a flood light down there, 16in fits just right. Used a new vevor porta power. Had the right adapters to do the job.

Filled up the Dmax for way less than Kali prices. With the big tank and being the daily anymore I hardy ever need to top off down here.

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Build Threads / Re: The Bus
« on: November 06, 2023, 01:36:44 AM »
Couldn't agree more. I see LBZ engines all the time on FB. Might have to pull the trigger, but figure I have a good 100k left in mine.

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Build Threads / Re: The Bus
« on: November 05, 2023, 01:54:05 PM »
Light reading?

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 03, 2023, 11:21:42 AM »
I thought you had built one, just watch to many vids to nail down!

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 02, 2023, 05:33:58 PM »
You need to de-organize to organize.

Good fix for the green is a can of orange.

Thought about aerating the pond?

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Hide Site / Re: NWMT Cabin
« on: November 01, 2023, 09:27:30 PM »
Snow might be better, surprized its still just rain.

Go!!

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: November 01, 2023, 09:24:24 PM »
 :popcorn:

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Build Threads / Re: Don's 2022 Ram 3500
« on: October 31, 2023, 11:16:49 AM »
The torque is why so many like them for towing.

Great mileage, I have been seeing above 19 for some time now, but all road trips.

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Build Threads / Re: AEV Gladiator Rubicon
« on: October 28, 2023, 02:40:04 PM »
Cool upgrades, that is a funky place for a filter.

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: October 27, 2023, 03:09:12 PM »
Yep, floors are next here. 1400sf is not bad but that doesn't include the upstairs rooms.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: October 27, 2023, 02:35:11 PM »
Heck, my lot is 9500sf. Yes gov wants to be into everything and know all about you/me.

Good luck on the tax issue, sure it will be fine. You already do hay and want to add a few cattle right?

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: October 26, 2023, 05:47:13 PM »
Sweet, glad the move is over. I here Co is getting as bad as Kali?

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: October 26, 2023, 05:10:25 PM »
Looks like it might be a home made unit, but solid.

Was the stone orange?

Did you figure out water? I know there was a well, is it viable? Drop a couple pipes to the bottom, fill with rocks.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: October 26, 2023, 10:56:37 AM »
Found one on FB for 750, just need to weld a mount on it, 100 bucks.

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Build Threads / Re: Gehl Skid Steer AKA; "DUG"
« on: October 25, 2023, 11:17:37 PM »
Dang, 3 years since I posted on the thread.

Repairing the tilt ram my neigbor popped last year after the "flood". Rear right tire still goes done, but holds a seal so not and issue at all yet. Starts like a champ too.

Ram is apart, cleaned up and just 2 seals to go. Damage was obvious. Couple of burrs on the piston, cleaned it and the rod with 1000 sand paper. (lathes are nice)

38mm nut was a chore, cap was easy (set screw) Should finish it up tomorrow.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: October 25, 2023, 11:07:22 PM »
Funny, I sold my box blade, just didn't work well (maybe it was me)

Looking a dozer blade for the skid, just needs a mount.

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: October 25, 2023, 07:39:48 PM »
I like the flat bottom grapple. Really works well for dragging roads and leveling.

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D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)
« on: October 25, 2023, 12:32:19 PM »
TRN, is that weight or caliber?

88, we had mid 90s, but finally showing signs of fall. Love it.

Yep, they have a few songs about kids becoming like dad, karma?

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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out location Part 8
« on: October 23, 2023, 09:50:31 PM »
Sounds like a solid plan for a start. (oh, I linked this to part 7)

I have decided another dump trailer is in the near future. Talking to the nieghbor, hauling costs as much if not more to where we are. We have a quarry just down the road so a load here and there is just the ticket.

Wind never seems to be a friend. I like a little breeze.


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Build Threads / Re: Spartan part 2, Suburban build.
« on: October 23, 2023, 06:29:42 PM »
Think I got the last major part for this, not that I'm in a hurry right now.

Got a Ron Bonny front engine mount/crossover. Solid weld in unit that allows the pan to be dropped without pulling the engine if need be. Popped up on FB in Reno, got for about 1/2 retail.

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