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  1. Steve in SoCal

    Transformer stay on/turn off?

    I have a pedestal grinder that requires two small transformers to boost voltage from 480 to 550. I just finished an overhaul of the grinder and while wiring thought of adding a contactor to switch the transformers off when the machine will be idle. The idea is to switch the transformers...
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    quality mid-low cost 2K paint

    I am looking for inight on paint for several different projects from machines to forklifts. I would like to use a single stage 2K polyurathane, the name brand products like imron/awlgrip are so expensive. On the web there are several low cost alternitives but, the reviews are mixed. What...
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    Converting a 20" I/M lathe to 30"

    The long slow process of converting my 20" 10EE to a 30" bed is in the late stages of fitting the gearbox to the bed. It is well documented that the long beds need a 4.5 half round detail in the gearbox nose area for the inch/metric gear box to fit. The other part of the bed that needs...
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    Any intrest in dental burrs/explorers?

    I have a large lot of new dental burrs new in pack along with several types of dental explorers/elevators new stock. These are some representive pics there are others I have not sorted yet. Pricing? 3.00 per tool, 5.00 per small pack 10.00 large pack burrs? Plus USPS postage i
  5. Steve in SoCal

    Genie Z boom issues

    This isn't material handling but it is a tool for rigging and equipment access. I bought a 1995 Genie Z-45-22 DC boom lift that was DOA, I knew it going in. The thing sat at a Cat house for maybe 6~8 years? Anyway the batteries were dry and the guy that brought said the platform was dead...
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    550 volt motor on 480

    I just got a grinder(pedestal grinder) that turns out to be 550 volt machine. I was comparing the sound to another grinder I have that IS 480 volt machine. The 550 grinder has smaller wheels and spins up slower than the other grinder, it seems to run at a bit lower speed? There is a 2...
  7. Steve in SoCal

    Headstock removal late I/M machine

    I am finally getting around to replacing the bed on my lathe, I have the 4 bolts on the headstock loose. I removed the clamp under the front of the headstock. Gently lifting the back seems free but, the front moves with a lot of force. Am I missing a step or more here? Steve
  8. Steve in SoCal

    Anyone use Fastenal Halfmoon NY?

    I arranged a store to store shipment originating at the Halfmoon NY location. The person shipping the item called the store and got a recorded message with no voice mail feature. Fastenal listed the phone number on the waybill and I contacted Fastenal freight. I spoke to a lady that...
  9. Steve in SoCal

    Grove SM4688XT help

    I have a Grove manlift that has no signal to the throttle solenoid. There is no deadman pedal just an enable button to make the joystick alive. All the motion controls work the lift raises/lowers moves and turns, the engine just doesn't power up to supply hydraulic flow. I am looking...
  10. Steve in SoCal

    Where to get pneumatic tires/wheels for forklift

    I am in a major remodel mood, where can I buy (for a reasonable price) wheels/tires for my lil Clark Clipper. It is rated at 2000 pounds so the tire load is not really heavy BUT, it needs small tires. I looked at airplane tires and some looked promising. I searched the web my search...
  11. Steve in SoCal

    Hyster H70B steering hydraulics

    I replaced the hoses on the steering and now I got no steering!!!! There are 4 lines at the base of the steering column two to the assist cylinder and two to the pump. The pump is belt driven and it has two suction lines from the oil tank. Something got crossed in the process, anyone have...
  12. Steve in SoCal

    Hyster drive hubs stuck

    I am trying to get the brake drum off to inspect and the axle is stuck, seems like someone glued it in? I tried using a chisel around the flange with no luck, any ideas? Steve
  13. Steve in SoCal

    Wet Blasting Who uses it?

    I just got a Zero BNP250 wet blast cabinet with some other things. The fan motor is dead and I am going through the other parts and pieces. Before I get too far into this how useful is this cabinet and what is its higher calling? I have dry blast cabinets and understand these are for...
  14. Steve in SoCal

    Small engine propane conversion

    I have a Taylor Dunn cart with an Onan Elite 140 engine that wont idle. The engine and its carburetor seem to be extinct, a few places say they have a carb for 300+ dollars. This thing is destined to be used inside so a propane conversion is the way to go. In looking for a conversion...
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    Riggers near Chico Ca.

    I am doing some preliminary research, there are some CNC routers at auction in Chico and getting them ready to ship and loaded is an unknown? There are two types of routers there, gantry style and pod/rail. The gantry routers will need to be broken down, the pod/rails just blocked for...
  16. Steve in SoCal

    Pneumatic cylinders for door actuation?

    I am building a ramp door on the back of my trailer 10' tall, 8' wide. In contemplating door actuators I ran across some 2.5 and 3" air cylinders. My truck has an air compressor and supplies air to to the trailer so that is a plus. I seem to recall air cylinders being too fast acting...
  17. Steve in SoCal

    Trailer door material suggestions

    I just got a trailer that needs the rear doors replaced, they are 3/4 plywood with thin aluminum skins on both sides. Folks here work with all types of materials, I am looking for something that is rot resistant and has stiffness close to wood at or near the cost of plywood. That may not...
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    Aluminum Square Tube suppliers

    I am looking for a supplier for 2.5" square tube and aluminum channel maybe 4-6" the tube I am looking at about 400 feet and the channel 90-100 feet. The alloy could be 6061 or 5052 it will be welded. What kind of pricing am I looking at? Steve
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    Cabinet door seal

    I am building some cabinets for my truck, they are 1 1/2 angle frame with 12 ga siding. The doors are hinged vertically and swing open left to right. These have a plastic fascia with a 12 ga inset that is the sealing surface for the door. I would like some input on door seals and...
  20. Steve in SoCal

    Metal supplier shear and brake work

    I am working on a project that will include storage cabinets, off the shelf cabs are not quite what I am looking for. A metal supplier I deal with offers brake and shearing services, would they be competitive or higher/lower than a fab shop to do the basics? I have an idea of what I would...
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