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trc65 said:
I would probably use the 180x for general work, and move to the 350x for finishing cuts.

I've got a 220x, and if/when I get another will probably go finer. If I ever have to do serious regrinding on something, I'd probably put a white wheel back on. Some have said a 220x is too slow for everyday work, but my theory is if it is slower, I'm less likely to screw something up, and gouges will last a little longer removing slightly less with each grinding.
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Thanks Tim. Definitely keeping my wheels for regrinds, big mistakes (dropping point first on concrete, etc) and such. Received some advice from others on here; will provide what I learn in a post later.
 
Hauled another oversized load at work today, 39,000 lbs 12'6" wide, hung off the tail another 5'
The load was stacked on another truck, used 2 massive forklifts to lift a stack. Then one truck pulls out and I back under the load.
20200211_105938.webp Loaded but not secured or flagged yet.
20200211_113454.webp Ready to roll, just waiting on my escort vehicle.
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I'll never haul another oversize load for this company again. Second time and nothing matched the permit. That puts me at risk for a ticket and large fine, and it would go on my record. I'm not going to put myself at risk for anyone, especially since I was never told I would have to haul oversize loads. Theres right and wrong. I might get fired over this but I must take a stand on this issue, it's my license.
 
Tony said:
How did that work out Greg?
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I'll let you know......companies can't force you to do things that are illegal.
If I get fired over it that's ok. I have to much at stake.
 
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ripjack13 said:
That's called "Wrongful Termination", and, that's illegal.
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I agree, but do I really want to work for these kinds of people? We'll see how it goes. Hes already lied to me about the permits and put me at risk just to get his freight hauled for cheap with no concern for his driver.
 
Been cleaning the shop the last week or so plus took 3 days for a school trip with the One Act Play team to the state festival. I built the set for the play

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/e..._333c54e2-4852-11ea-adc2-8b096a43e3a2.html#13

It's been interesting the last 6-8 months. I started in business wanting to be a turner and some other woodwork. Over the last 6 years with changes in the economy and spending habits, things have morphed in directions I never saw coming. These days I seem to make my living woodworking for sewing machine folks and doing a LOT of sewing machine repair and parts business. I'm going to be moving into CNC router work soon, been designing several products I can produce in quantity and hopefully have a decent revenue stream with them. One of these days I might actually get ahead of the bills and make some profit. :sarcastic:
 
Schroedc said:
Been cleaning the shop the last week or so plus took 3 days for a school trip with the One Act Play team to the state festival. I built the set for the play

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/e..._333c54e2-4852-11ea-adc2-8b096a43e3a2.html#13

It's been interesting the last 6-8 months. I started in business wanting to be a turner and some other woodwork. Over the last 6 years with changes in the economy and spending habits, things have morphed in directions I never saw coming. These days I seem to make my living woodworking for sewing machine folks and doing a LOT of sewing machine repair and parts business. I'm going to be moving into CNC router work soon, been designing several products I can produce in quantity and hopefully have a decent revenue stream with them. One of these days I might actually get ahead of the bills and make some profit. :sarcastic:
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I believe that is the dream of every woodworker. When I turned my hobby into a business, it became a nightmare. I stuck with it as it's what I do best.......... Hope your business pays off. .............. Jerry (in Tucson)
 
Long cold snowy day at work today, when it snows I get to wrestle tarps all day. I was going to go in the shop tonight but I'm cold and tired so I'm just going to go to bed early and warm up. When your tired that's not a good time to be in the shop, that's when accidents happen.
 
At hospital with a good friend. His brother had a massive heart attack Tuesday resulting in oxygen deprivation and brain damage. They will be saying goodbye here in a few hours. Worked on the same project with the brother, Bob, for 19 years. He retired for the second time at the end of November last year. Prayers appreciated, he retired from the Air Force as well. Thanks family.
 
Schroedc said:
Been cleaning the shop the last week or so plus took 3 days for a school trip with the One Act Play team to the state festival. I built the set for the play

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/e..._333c54e2-4852-11ea-adc2-8b096a43e3a2.html#13

It's been interesting the last 6-8 months. I started in business wanting to be a turner and some other woodwork. Over the last 6 years with changes in the economy and spending habits, things have morphed in directions I never saw coming. These days I seem to make my living woodworking for sewing machine folks and doing a LOT of sewing machine repair and parts business. I'm going to be moving into CNC router work soon, been designing several products I can produce in quantity and hopefully have a decent revenue stream with them. One of these days I might actually get ahead of the bills and make some profit. :sarcastic:
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As long as you are moving forward and it is what you enjoy go for it!! Your plans and Gods direction dont always make sense today but go with thee flow it may be better than you ever thought!!
 
Well it started out ok,had a 5 1/2hr drive to get to a delivery,north of grand forks ,nd only to get there and have the air dryer on the tractor freeze up. Got to sit for 3-3 hrs to end up getting towed 2hrs to Fargo to get the trk fixed,do I can run 2hrs north tomorrow to get my trailer. Then head back to Minneapolis,flip the bird to the work truck and enjoy the next 9 days!!!
 
Was ok until I went to the end of the drive to get the mail only to find that our road commissioner wiped out out mailbox. The box is no big deal, it's been hit before by plows and teenagers with bats. In fact the commissioner keeps a supply of replacement boxes. The problem is he bent the stand to heck.

Dad welded up the stand over 45 years ago made of an upright of 3/16 x 2.5" angle iron braced with 3/4" rod from the bottom which is a steel wheel. Horizontal was also braced with 3/4" rod. This thing hasn't moved an inch since it was installed. I'm hoping I can bend it back enough so the mailman can at least get close to it. Will use a 2ft crescent wrench with a 6 ft pipe to try. If I can't, will have to drive daily to post office to get mail until it thaws enough to dig the stand out and replace it.
 
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I should have looked better at the post yesterday. It is made of angle iron, but two pieces that were welded together for a square post. It flexed a little, but I wasn't going to move it. After all, it took a rock truck with plow to bend it.

Commissioner dropped off the new box today, but going to take some creative engineering to get it at the right height and facing the road with the way the stand is bent. Mail carrier said don't worry about it too much, she has worse on her route!
 
That moment you’re on a ladder putting up crown molding and the compressor behind you comes on......that was the highlight of my day

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I'm in beautiful downtown Toledo Ohio. Delivering a load of steel. Not much better than Detroit, lol.
 
Some congestion decided to settle down into my chest. Now I'm dealing with a cough that can wake the dead - and is keeping the dead tired from getting any sleep.
 
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