Equipment Crew- Part IV

[Synthetickiller]

I think I figured out how people were making their way into the equipment forum.

[Domicron]

looks like the GHDs are going to be some more work than i like. they don't adjust as easily as i like. hopefully one of them is as easy as just cleaning up some surface rust and oil, but it looks like there's a problem with the other ones' bearing. i'll have pics tomorrow in a new thread.

hopefully this doesn't come back to bite me in the ass

[Stasher1]

looks like the GHDs are going to be some more work than i like. they don't adjust as easily as i like. hopefully one of them is as easy as just cleaning up some surface rust and oil, but it looks like there's a problem with the other ones' bearing. i'll have pics tomorrow in a new thread.

hopefully this doesn't come back to bite me in the ass

I haven't bought a piece of commercial equipment yet that didn't require some sort of repair to make it fully functional. Everything from a simple nut/bolt up to cutting/welding. On the bright side, most of the pieces are over built and pretty much bullet-proof, so you may just have to clean/lube the bearing(s) to restore function. If not, the parts necessary to fix them are most likely readily available.

[Domicron]

I haven't bought a piece of commercial equipment yet that didn't require some sort of repair to make it fully functional. Everything from a simple nut/bolt up to cutting/welding. On the bright side, most of the pieces are over built and pretty much bullet-proof, so you may just have to clean/lube the bearing(s) to restore function. If not, the parts necessary to fix them are most likely readily available.

sorry i missed this. i made a thread to sort of log the process. so far so good, the rust and spotted finish is minor on the square tubing and guide rod. the one with the intact bearing is trapped behind the one with the broken one, but i'm hoping all that one will need is a little 3n1 oil after a brushing with windex to clean it up and get it adjusting smoothly.

i figure best case scenario, i can get take the part with the bearing to the mechanics to have them get it back in, or even try to fix it with c-clamps. worse case i'll bring it back to the manufacturer (they're in Kansas City, lucky me) and have to pay them to repair or replace it. they do offer a restoration service; but i have no idea on their prices.

[KBKB]

Soft Star Shoes is introducing a new product...

[BIgOrange865]

I need a pair of these to increase my cardio.

Thanks KBKB. Perfect for today.

[KBKB]

I need a pair of these to increase my cardio.

Thanks KBKB. Perfect for today.

FWIW, Soft Star is an actual shoe company; they sent me a link to that ad earlier today.

I have two pair of their DASH RunAmoc shoes. They're handmade (by elves!), using quality leather. These shoes are kind of weird looking, but are very comfortable as well as functional.

The first pair that I purchased have 5mm vibram soles which I've found to be surprisingly grippy when hiking. You can also get 2mm vibram soles and bullhide leather soles.

When I ordered my second pair, I had them leave off the sole (which gave me a $20 discount). I had a local cobbler sole them with 5.10 (Five Ten) C4 Dot rubber. This rubber provides astonishingly good grip, especially when hiking on steep and loose terrain. It's thicker than the 5mm Vibram rubber that I have on the other shoes, but I think it's somewhat more compliant; I think I feel the sharp rocks under my feet nearly as well as I do with the Vibram rubber. (This is both good and bad, but mostly good, I think.)

Another interesting thing is that they have a "LITE" version of these shoes in which the leather is perforated with many small holes (forming a grid across the entire leather surface) for air flow. I think this might be good for use in non-dusty conditions. Many of the trails that I hike are very dusty; I prefer the solid (non-perforated) leather to keep the dust and dirt out of my shoes. Thorns are also a problem where I live. I've found that cholla (even the "teddy bear" variety) don't stick to the smooth leather of these shoes.

They should also be good for a variety of lifting in that they keep your feet low to the ground in addition to providing a good ground feel. I've used them when performing a variety of kettlebell movements; I've also used them when doing trap bar deadlifts. They worked great. (I still prefer being barefoot for these activities though.)

[ironwill2008]

You guys aren't the only ones to notice the influx of off-topic and 'basic question' posts in this forum since Admin moved it on the 'forums' page. I've moved a couple of them, and deleted a couple of them, as I've noticed them. If something off-topic gets posted, simply report it; myself or one of the other moderators will take appropriate action if any is called for.


As far as noobs posting 'basic' questions, that's the point of this site. If any of you don't care to deal with noobs, simply don't click on the thread. If you find someone particularly annoying, use the 'ignore' feature.







Something else to remember is that this is an open forum, and that every member here was a forum noob at one time.

[2MoreRepz]

You wouldn't think by just moving the Equipment Sub Forum up on the list that it wouldn't make that much of a difference. I have been proved wrong.

I always follow this thread, but rarely post for some reason. Going to start participating a little more, seems like most trolls stay out of this thread.

I have been in the market for a nice water hose reel for quite some time, so I broke down and bought an Eley and I love it. Would strongly recommend for someone needing a quality hose reel. From where my hose reel is mounted to the edge of my front yard is around 300 feet. I wanted a solid built hose reel that could handle around 250 feet. I decided to mount it on treated 4x4's to keep from having to put holes in the side of the shop. That is what we are living in at the moment. When our house is built in the future I will more than likely relocate the reel, which was the other reason for mounting on the posts. I also made the rock bed to go around it and put in the 4 solar lights. It turned out nice, and I got a good tan this weekend.

[dieselmike]

A few years ago I got the spring loaded retractable reel from Frontgate. Ridiculously expensive, but I was sick of hose laying on the patio constantly.

My 2 concerns with the hose was that it is 1/2" as opposed to a standard 5/8" garden hose. I thought it would really affect the flow rate. Second concern was that the spring coil would inevitable break over time. Well, it's been 3 seasons running and still recoils like the day it was bought and no issues with the flow rate. When recoiling, I always make just I hang onto the hose and gently let it spin back in. I think when you just let it fly is when those springs break.

Wife now can water the flower pots all around the patio without leaving the hose laying around.

[2MoreRepz]

I have never seen the Frontgate. Does it not have a free spool brake on it? That is one of the cool features I really liked about the Eley, and it works great.

[dieselmike]

yeah, It works the same way like a retractable air hose, or better yet a shop work light on a reel.

You give it a little tug and it starts to recoil. You can stop it mid way and lock it in place again with the same little tug. When I had a rubber hose hooked up to a manual crank reel, she would never bother. Said it was too heavy and hose would get caught on things around the patio. Every night after work I would have to clean up the hose.

[1651Naismith]

When I had a rubber hose hooked up to a manual crank reel, she would never bother. Said it was too heavy and hose would get caught on things around the patio. Every night after work I would have to clean up the hose.

LOL. I thought it was just me. :-)

I spent *years* going through the same thing with my wife. Drove me nuts. I couldn't understand why she couldn't neatly reel up the hose and she couldn't understand why I cared.

A couple of years ago I gave up and now I just leave a hose in a pile near the house for her and the kids. Inevitably, I have to take 15 mins every couple of weeks to un-f--k it so water actually runs through it. I keep another hose, neatly coiled and hung in the garage, for when I need to run the power-washer, put down miracle grow, etc. Sigh...

I may try the Elrey or Frontgate -- that looks nice.

[BTW, "In" before Atty makes comment about hoses and wives...]

[dieselmike]

[BTW, "In" before Atty makes comment about hoses and wives...]

I was thinking same thing when I described the correct method to recoil is to "give it a little tug".

[AttyGuy]

Wife now can water the flower pots all around the patio without leaving the hose laying around.

I'm sure the wife's flower pot is getting watered, with that gardner's hose put to use. . . .

You give it a little tug and it starts to recoil.

If it's a thick hose, with plenty of flow, you're going need more than a little tug. If you keep tugging, expect some "recoil." But you know that. . .

Said it was too heavy and hose would get caught on things around the patio. Every night after work I would have to clean up the hose.

Wives find that the initial appeal of the bigger hose is overcome by the difficulties in its day-to-day use. She'd probably prefer a thinner, shorter hose.

[BTW, "In" before Atty makes comment about hoses and wives...]

Didn't want to let you down.

[1651Naismith]

Didn't want to let you down.

Rep'd. :-)

[Synthetickiller]

You guys just added to the cost of my house! Thanks!
I'll have to look into these reels. I'm getting at least 1 if not 2, 3/4" or 1"x100' hoses for pressure washing. The damn things run about $1/ft, but never kink. At least that's the price for the good stuff.

If I want to go cheap, I might just get this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x...ose-61906.html

I need one now, so it might be something I'll invest in sooner than later. If I do, I'll let you guys know.

[thejosef]

I always follow this thread, but rarely post for some reason. Going to start participating a little more, seems like most trolls stay out of this thread.

Same here.. I don't mind helping noobs, but it can get exhausting.
Your project turned out great! That Eley hose reel is now in my Amazon house wishlist.

You guys just added to the cost of my house! Thanks!

Any walls up yet SK?

[rthawker]

You guys just added to the cost of my house! Thanks!
I'll have to look into these reels. I'm getting at least 1 if not 2, 3/4" or 1"x100' hoses for pressure washing. The damn things run about $1/ft, but never kink. At least that's the price for the good stuff.

If I want to go cheap, I might just get this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x...ose-61906.html

I need one now, so it might be something I'll invest in sooner than later. If I do, I'll let you guys know.

If you need a good garden hose then you can't beat the black Craftsman hose at Sears. It carries the Craftsman lifetime guarantee so if anything happens to it you can just get it replaced (if you have a Sears nearby anymore). It can kink but doesn't very often.

[bajabill]

thanks to those who frequent this part of bb.com, very helpful.

venturing out to other areas really exposes one to undesirable levels of sanity.

[Domicron]

the wife and son left today for Hong Kong for 3 weeks. sad to see them go, but i am honestly happy that he'll get to spend some time with the grandmother. she was around and a life saver when he was first born (6 months ago already, wtf) and i'm hoping he hasn't forgotten her yet. i had a great relationship with all my grandparents and i hope he does too.

in the mean time, i have more time to troll craigslist, so i'm sure nothing good will pop up...

[Keetman]

Moving on up apparently.... I went to the basement looking for you guys and there wasn't so much as a sign saying you'd moved to the penthouse.

How is everyone? I'm looking longingly at the hole in my back yard....but the snow they're calling for tomorrow says..."not so fast".

Fortunately....I've summerized my snowblower and buried it in the back of the garage.

Ohio weather is not for those who like stability.

[dieselmike]

Moving on up apparently.... I went to the basement looking for you guys and there wasn't so much as a sign saying you'd moved to the penthouse.

It has not been a good thing. Trust me.

[Mech6]

It has not been a good thing. Trust me.

lol. Worse.

[Cleveland33]

Ohio weather is not for those who like stability.

Nothing like using your air conditioning and heat in the same 24-hour period.

[urbanlifter]

Crazy Ohio weather checking in! This past couple weeks we went from playing basketball on the driveway in shorts, to thunderstorms and hail, to freaking snow. I about died of shock when I saw snow hit the ground, couldn't believe what I was seeing.

[swimmer32]

Crazy Ohio weather checking in! This past couple weeks we went from playing basketball on the driveway in shorts, to thunderstorms and hail, to freaking snow. I about died of shock when I saw snow hit the ground, couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Very similar here in Illinois. Taking the family to opening night at Wrigley Field on Monday...............and hoping that we don't freeze!

[AttyGuy]

How is everyone?

Whoa! Looked at your club and crew numbers and realized you must be some old-timer from around here.

[Keetman]

Whoa! Looked at your club and crew numbers and realized you must be some old-timer from around here.

I thought you were dead.... wait, you're not actually Tony Curtis are you?



You could've at least not cropped out Janet Leigh.

..... and those socks..... good god look at those socks.

[bajabill]

is there a way to see who has posted, and their post count, in a thread?