Time once again for Winter...

[ri702bill 10,061]

I added an additional 20 lb barbell weight plate to my existing Bolens 75 pounders, as there was enough room for it in the C81 wheel... the problem is they now weigh 95 pounds each and are a bear to install.  Solution - adapt the floor jack to lift & center the weights..... works well.

 

[Achto 29,848]

Excellent idea !!! 

[peter lena 9,456]

@ri702bill   wait a minute , are you suggesting  a  cure for a problem ? we gotta talk  , totally agree with the , close to floor heavy lift , added heavy screw in eye bolts  , to my sheds , in  open space areas , use a ratchet lift , https://www.google.com/search?q=ratchet+chain+hoist&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS866US866&oq=ratchet+chain+lift+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgBEAAYFhgeMgoIABBF, got it at H/F  21$ on sale , add a  small lift strap  3 /5 ft  , makes  deck moving  / plow storage  , much easier . use it to mount my  vacuum pump rotor  , to my rear hitch , for  similar  snow traction . after having  done a lot of on the deck  physical  work , most of my life , now have a screw in  movable ring  go to area on every wall , great minds , or what's left , of them , think alike , pete

[ri702bill 10,061]

34 minutes ago, peter lena said:

wait a minute , are you suggesting  a  cure for a problem ?

 

Yup - just like my old Engineering days...

Access the problem..

Define the weights and forces required..

Sketch up at least two possible solutions..

Pick the "better" choice & streamline it to be as simple as possible..

Utilize suitable existing resources & materials...

Source & purchase what is needed.. (Two muffler clamps & flat stock)

Fabricate & evaluate. Note any required changes.

I would call this a "2 beer job"!

[ebinmaine 74,572]

2 hours ago, Achto said:

Excellent idea !!! 

 

[Treepep 846]

I would call this a "2 beer job"!

 

Had a girlfriend that would infuriate.  Did not Fempute.  Buddy yesterday said it was going to be 375 buck for disc brakes on his Tacoma.  I said buy the parts I will do.  About a beer a side.  He also did not understand.  I am saying its easy man.  easy

[kpinnc 15,715]

8 minutes ago, Treepep said:

Fempute

 

OMG I am using that one. Of course I mean to myself, as I have a wife and 3 daughters...  

If I suddenly stop posting here you'll know I slipped up and accidentally said it out loud. 

 

2 hours ago, ri702bill said:

Fabricate & evaluate. Note any required changes.

 

I use your same steps, with one addition here: trash previous attempt, recover what you can and return to previous step.  Repeat as necessary.

[peter lena 9,456]

@ri702bill  was in engineering  ,   PFIZER  maintenance over 25 years , rarely had a day  that  didn't  get interesting , CHANGEOVERS , were always loaded with , surprises , thats when your shop , had to switch lines , change every related gasket , to every related line  dive 1000, + gal glass lined tanks  , for inspection , also included , every related  pump or drive unit , clean out and repack  every tank " stuffing box  " top of tank drive unit , endless detailing  , for  a product change  , reconfiguration , to current  set up , for different product . this was also , entirely   FOOD GRADE  standards , every completed stage was , LAB TESTED , at  product line discharge ,  no wonder we see things  differently , 2am call in , pete    

[ri702bill 10,061]

24 minutes ago, peter lena said:

2am call in

As a Manufacturing Engineer, I very seldom got those panic phone calls. On the other hand, the Process Engineers and the Maintainence guys all had that imaginary "Property of Stoneridge" tattoo on their backsides.... 

[WHX?? 52,899]

I recenty gave The Pullstart a set of weights because they are  too heavy for my 66 yo back. I want em back Kev ...