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Recent content by Chip Chester
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I-Beam install options for chain hoist
Yup, this. Use the overhead structure to "store" your beam so you don't have to lift it into place each time. Put a flag on the hook with instructions about where the uprights are stored and how to install them.- Chip Chester
- Post #30
- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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OT: Prostate cancer, need I say more........
moonlight, good to see your progress. A few years ago, I had a biopsy which (spoiler alert) showed no cancer. The process however was quite the ride. It was an ultrasound-guided affair, through a locally-convenient orifice, that was guided by an computer overlay of previously-gathered imagery...- Chip Chester
- Post #260
- Forum: General
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WTB Cincinnati Toolmaster x-axis Power Feed Parts
That it does. It left a few years ago...- Chip Chester
- Post #10
- Forum: Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted
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WTB Cincinnati Toolmaster x-axis Power Feed Parts
I traded away my 1D OEM X-drive in favor of an aftermarket one. Mid-move at the moment, but it'll be installed once the mill is "home". More flexibility, fine-tuning of speeds, etc. We'll find out if it was a good choice.- Chip Chester
- Post #7
- Forum: Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted
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Shoutout for Sunbelt hydraulic tilt trailer moving a lathe.
My estate executor will appreciate the accommodation, though... ;)- Chip Chester
- Post #22
- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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OT: Who Else Rides a Motorcycle?
When I bought my first helmet, the sales guy was trying to steer me towards a less-expensive, lower-protection model. I remarked, "Thanks, but there's no budget limit on my head." So far it's been a lousy investment, as I haven't "used" it at all since I bought it.- Chip Chester
- Post #300
- Forum: General
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Shoutout for Sunbelt hydraulic tilt trailer moving a lathe.
I own one of these very trailers -- a 10'/12' version. Felling is a quite good trailer mfg. Recently bought a Demco two-axle car trailer (like U-Haul/Penske rents out) so I'm not sure I'll need the Felling after move. When I grow up I'd like the drop-deck style -- flat to the ground.- Chip Chester
- Post #20
- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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ProtoTrak plus RS232 communication with laptop
Socket is good. Also consider an optoisolator going forward. I deal with USB-R232 a lot, and usually use adapters with the FTDI chipset. They work well, and often include status LEDs like your tester. I believe drivers are available for older Win versions as well.- Chip Chester
- Post #23
- Forum: General
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Slitting SS pipe
Can the pump/motor assembly be balanced better, to minimize the oscillations? Or is it the stone that is being vibrated by design?- Chip Chester
- Post #32
- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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OT: Who Else Rides a Motorcycle?
I started late in life, and mostly ride out in the country where there is less traffic. No commuting, but occasional runs to the 'hardware store'. Deer are still a concern. '89 Honda Pacific Coast. Pearl white, and when I picked it up it had under 10k on it. (Over that now, of course.) I...- Chip Chester
- Post #53
- Forum: General
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Prototrak Plus RS232C Connection - Linux
Any mention of flow control in that manual? FTDI chip cable are pretty good at meeting standards. Is your adapter equipped with the 'flashy LED' option to indicate some status and data flow activity?- Chip Chester
- Post #2
- Forum: CNC Machining
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Drilling Grade 8 bolts
For one-off's colbalt has been fine, even hand-held. Not sure I'd try something that deep by hand, but the mill should do well. Doing a few, or a lot? The hardware-store Grade 8 I've machined in one way or another didn't prove to be uniform 'density' internally. Seemed case-hardened to some...- Chip Chester
- Post #8
- Forum: General
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O.T. Badlands winch
I've got a pre-Badlands HF as well, mounted on a receiver-hitch mount. Quick-disconnect electric under the hood, and an extension for use 'out back'. Though I've never used it to get my own truck un-stuck, I've used it for some significant tree work, and recovering a tractor that got stuck going...- Chip Chester
- Post #67
- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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Is this Cincinnati Toolmaster worth it?
Check your PMs for a Dropbox link.- Chip Chester
- Post #14
- Forum: USA Heavy Iron
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Is this Cincinnati Toolmaster worth it?
Did you get manuals/parts lists for it? If not, I can set you up.- Chip Chester
- Post #11
- Forum: USA Heavy Iron