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(04-27-2016, 05:22 PM)arvidj Wrote: I think the thought that I can use use a hoist as a paint drying rack is all I will need to finally convince Bev that I need must have one.
I'm here to help Arvid  Other reasons would be:
- to prevent you from disturbing here to come out to the shop to help you lift something off of your truck.
- save on medical bills and insurance by reducing back injuries (also prevents here from having to be your carer 24/7 (even more so than usual)).
- enabling you to get her really big presents for those special occasions and not spoiling the surprise by having to get her to help unload.
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Quote:I think the thought that I can use use a hoist as a paint drying rack is all I will need to finally convince Bev that I need must have one.
That's a good idea. :)
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EdK (04-28-2016)
I charge a customer $350, for a formed 3/16" metal angle, one 2" leg, one 3" leg, 7 inches long with 11 holes drilled in it.
I probably should fell some shame. but I don't.
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How much do you have invested in your machine tools, measuring devices, tooling, etc.
$350 is just about right, especially for one who lacks the skill to make anything out of metal.
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What did the customer do? Insult the color of your mill? 
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(04-28-2016, 08:04 PM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: What did the customer do? Insult the color of your mill?
if he had the part would have been at least 4 digits left of the decimal point.
I do want to know, who thought WHITE was a viable color for a mill or lathe, within a week my mine looked like crap.
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04-28-2016, 11:17 PM
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Quote:I do want to know, who thought WHITE was a viable color for a mill or lathe, within a week my mine looked like crap.
After I first got my 9" SB I had to make some repairs and clean it up. I wanted something other than grey so I painted it International Harvester white, more of a cream color. I will never make that mistake again.
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Highpower (04-29-2016)
I painted my Quorn Tool and Cutter Grinder white deliberately so grinding dust showed up well. Made a thorough clean up far easier, and I never regretted it despite a bit of chaffing from John S for doing it !
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(04-28-2016, 09:44 AM)the penguin Wrote: I charge a customer $350, for a formed 3/16" metal angle, one 2" leg, one 3" leg, 7 inches long with 11 holes drilled in it.
I probably should fell some shame. but I don't.
I sure hope that was $350 plus materials!!!
And yes you should feel shame unless there is more to the story.
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EdK (04-29-2016)
Thanks guys, you've solved the mystery as to why my shop always looks so dirty, the mill and the big lathe are (were) white.
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