Recent content by firestopper

The XPR-10A-LP has a minimum pad height of 3-1/2”/89mm. The reference you found with 4.25” min height most likely has the screw pad adjustment feature ( nice feature). Access to a lathe opens many possibilities for custom applications vs buying from the manufacturer. They ask way too much...

I’ll play along! The Bendpak XPR-10A-LP is a certified 10k lb. Asymmetric Low profile lift. I’ve seen some lifts require a floor jack (prejack) to lift say a Corvette for the lift arms to clear prior to lifting. Not a big deal, but somewhat a hassle IMO. The Asymmetric design (10 A) also...

The flag pole will stand 30’. The first 5’ will be counter weight up to the fulcrum point. The idea is to have the correct amount t of counter weight allowing the pole to be laid over with minimal effort. The pole will be pinned and locked when vertical or horizontally. The materials used...

Thank you sir. It’s still enjoyable to spend time in the shop.

I used a magnetic power strip (on the slave post) with a on/off switch to power the laser. You can purchase an extension from eBay that uses a RC style jack to help keep things clean.

Leveling the ring wasn't too bad and it will elevate the pedestal 12" leaving the top of the concrete proud about 4". Three 36"L x 12"H x 6" H steps were added 120º. the steps were also rolled to match the profile. Back filled with rocky dirt then topped off with three inches of 3/4 - 1"...

The fork lift saved my hide again. I really believe I would have hung up all shop work by now if I didn't have this machine. They're a match. The connectors also performed as intended. The ring came out nice. Break it down and move it out to the site.

Building the pedestal for the base. Using 1/8" x 12" flat strap, I decided on a radius. Using a tape, string line, and Sharpe, I made a radius template. With radius transferred, I used a power hand shears to trim the .100" thick piece of aluminum. Here you can see the precut sections of...

The lower threaded flange center was removed and beveled to be welded onto the pipe. The bevel will allow for a hot root pass (6011) followed by three cover passes with either 7018 or 7024. The fit up looks fine but I may bevel it more yet. The flange looks pretty cool sitting on the pier...

After transferring the holes, the lower flange was tapped on the mill to aid in aligning the tap. I ended up power tapping all the holes on the mill using a bolster plate as a platform. The bushing worked well. After transferring the punch locations a 13/16" annular cutter was used on the...

Making two 1/2" x 24" flanges. Cut the flanges on the plasma table and laid out the hole pattern on the base flange. This will take 16- 3/4" bolts. Finding the center. Some math I used back in HS machine shop for flange hole layout. Machine shop guide book I purchased in 1978 for advanced...

The Adaptor fit really nicely onto the lower section and was burned in. The sleeve was cut and lowered into the adaptor and self centered into the base. A 12" #4 rebar was also welded to this new section. A 24" sono tube was also set in and plumbed. Another 750 pounds of mud added to finish...

Bored out a cap that will have a nipple welded in to secure the threaded swivel truck. A couple of light passes with a boring bar and the nipple slips in. The truck with a new ceramic bearing and a new SS axel was also turned and threaded. Next up was machining a 7" disc of 3/4" CR. This...

The jig I came up with to plumb the weldment in prior to pouring. The same jacking bolts are use in reverse to fine tune level in all directions. A UFERS clamp was used on the rebar cage and a section of solid copper #6 will be clamped to a 8' ground rod. Flag poles don't require a ground...

Building a custom flagpole for the front of the property. Not your ordinary FP, but a counter balanced one that can be levered over by hand. The design is in my head and Im building this as I go between projects. The mini excavator punched an 18" hole some 76" deep. Some #4 rebar rings...