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  1. Steve in SoCal

    1957 Model 61, help needed diagnosing quick change gearbox

    On my Series 62 the lever for feed/threads was loose when I got the machine, it would slip into the abyss and do what you mention. It was a detent spring IIRC that was bad?
  2. Steve in SoCal

    Rivett 1020S Restoration

    That is a fine piece of machinery, you did a wonderful job. I can relate the time creep in these jobs, my 10EE has been apart for going on two years!
  3. Steve in SoCal

    Small bridge crane options

    I know that the idea here is a low capacity system BUT, all overhead lifting equipment is built with a 5 or 6 to one safety factor. A stystem that is built to a low or no marging runs the risk of failure. A drop of just a few feet of an object can set off a chain of events. I am all for...
  4. Steve in SoCal

    Small bridge crane options

    I can't help with a vendor but, here are some things to consider. You mention a wood frame building, that means a stand alone crane. With the height you will need to make the crane viable a metal building or at least red iron frame will be a better choice. As mentioned the foundation will...
  5. Steve in SoCal

    Radial Arm Drill

    I have a war baby 13" 5' arm with 15HP and a V base. It was from Beechcraft and I think it was part of the Douglas A20/26 partnership. I is not huge but with two bases and 15HP very versatile
  6. Steve in SoCal

    Swapping drivetrain in an old Hyster...

    The Hysters with wet clutches have a scavange pump to remove oil from the bellhousing. Is that working? The other thing with wet clutches at least with mine, they are really hard cold. As far as using the Turbo 400 for reverse, not sure the gear box on the diff is OK going backwards?
  7. Steve in SoCal

    Moving 30K lb machine with forklift on rock driveway.

    Crane mats
  8. Steve in SoCal

    Genie Z34/22DC platform control problems.

    Sounds like the dead man switch in the basket?
  9. Steve in SoCal

    Ebay scammers getting lazy

    I agree that USPS is very good BUT, I do recall a few things that got lost. One thing I ordered and got refunded showed up several months later. I have had worse luck with Fed-ex ground, their system would insert the wrong zip code on my correct address. One and only one of their...
  10. Steve in SoCal

    quality mid-low cost 2K paint

    Paint thinner is mineral spirits for oil based paint and, lacquer thinner is for lacquer and many other paints that need thinner. An example in the old days I would use lacquer thinner with acrylic enamel as a fast reducer(quick drying) Today lacquer thinner is used more to clean paint...
  11. Steve in SoCal

    quality mid-low cost 2K paint

    Yes, Imron and Jet-Glow are the two paints that I recall being used to paint airplanes in my flying days. There are some marine paints that are great for machines as well. As someone noted, good and cheap don't generally go together. I am looking for a quality product that won't break the...
  12. Steve in SoCal

    quality mid-low cost 2K paint

    The weather is getting better for painting and I am still considering the options, keep them comming. To answer the question of PPE, I have a supplied air full face mask and use disposable over garments when painting. The safety aspects of using any paints are part of the process. I have...
  13. Steve in SoCal

    10EE maximum part size?

    My 54" bed 13EE would be strained to hold a 48" part
  14. Steve in SoCal

    Fifthwheel hitch or gooseneck or both?

    The OP has a HD2500 so it is not likely to be towing a really big/heavy 5th wheel camper. There are 'some' lighter fivers that have goose ball conversions, many larger/heavier campers are not designed for the stress of a goose neck hitch. As for the Anderson hitch, I know a lot of lighter...
  15. Steve in SoCal

    FS large(ish) 1” x 12’+ bandsaw blades cheap!

    The will fit DoAll C67-C70 I have one, these are a bit too coarse for my needs!
  16. Steve in SoCal

    Is there any interest in "old stock" U.S. made Nicholson files?

    Hold your horses there 12" Vixen files are fantastic and I would take some. I actually perfer 12" files myself, I would like to know what is available in the 10~12 or eve larger files.
  17. Steve in SoCal

    0t--12,000 horsepower --Rolls Royce turbine 1947

    Post WWII in Europe including GB was near famine, German average was 1500~1800 cal daily, I think about the same in England.
  18. Steve in SoCal

    Buying metal in Temecula or San Diego area for small shop.

    Industrial Metal has a location in San Diego
  19. Steve in SoCal

    Motor duty 6-50 socket?

    6-50 and 15-50 plugs can handle the load the issue with motor loads is the disconnect rating. Welders are fine as are heating systems. The motor HP rating on all the blade type plugs seems to be 3HP I did have my 5 HP compressor plugged in with a 6-50 at my house with no ill effects but...
  20. Steve in SoCal

    Monarch 10ee 1961 invoice with accessory prices

    The series 62 that was sold to Aerojet likely made nose cones with the tracer.

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