Hydraulic Tip 'N Tilt

[Bird]

Re: Hydraulic Tip \'N Tilt

Gordon, have you ever seen any flow restrictors that work on quarter inch hydraulic hoses?

And we're having just enough rain to keep everything saturated and puddles standing everywhere, so since I'm not working outside, I went to town today and bought another digital camera at Circuit City; an Olympus D-460 Zoom (a lot more money/w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif, a lot better camera/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif, but a lot more complicated, too./w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif) Now all I've got to do is figure out how to use it right.

Bird

 

[dullpain]

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Bird - Found some Flow Control valves that may work for you in my Bailey catalog , www.baileynet.com . They have em in 1/4 inch NPT and appear to be reasonably priced.

Page 58 of catalog, 2 types as below

NDRV series, Carbon steel body, Bailey # 450-050, @ 18.99 each

FCM series, Nickel plated brassbody w/stainless steel needle, Bailey # 450-670, @ 17.95 each.

But yes I think I know what you'll do /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[Bird]

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Thanks, Larry, I'll check out their web site. I've looked at it before for some other things; can't remember whether you can order direct or not, but if not, I know a dealer who has their catalogs and sells their stuff.

Bird

 

[Harv]

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Bird -

Excellent choice of camera! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Like you said, you've traded the floppy disk convenience for higher quality. It may take a little futzing around to get your downloading technique nailed down, but once you've done that, you're in like Flint.

It may seem like the camera has a lot of features, but you will quickly find the ones you really need to get the job done. I'm glad you will be able to do closeups, so we'll all be able to see more details of your handiwork.

Keep us posted on your downloading progress. I have never used the serial port on my Olympus 'cuz I heard it was so slow, but if you're shooting images for the web, the files might be small enough to make it practical. I am currently using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter which lets you read your SmartMedia cards directly through the floppy disk drive on your computer. When I get around to buying stuff again, I will probably get a USB SmartMedia card reader. Fairly cheap and much faster than what I'm doing now.

Oops! Here I go turning yet another tractor thread into a digital camera discussion. /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif

Anyway, congrats on the new camera. (BTW - does the flash work? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif)

 

[Bird]

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<font color=blue>never used the serial port on my Olympus 'cuz I heard it was so slow</font color=blue>

Me too.

<font color=blue>currently using the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter</font color=blue>

Me too. Cost another 80 bucks./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif Besides not having a serial port open (would have to unplug something else) and not wanting to have to get to the plugs at the back of the computer, I guess the $80 is worth it. I did snap a couple of pictures here in the house last night, managed to get them onto the screen and printed one, so looks like everything works, but I still have a lot of reading to do. And it's 32 degrees, raining, high of 34 forecast, and I have to work on air tools today./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif



Bird

 

[Harv]

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Hey, Bird!

Your new camera also has a 12-second self-timer! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Here's your chance to see how fleet of foot you are, 'cuz we expect to see you in at least some of your pictures. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[DFB]

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Bird, Nice camera. that was one of my choices too. Sorry to hear your experience with the other one.

Harv, How about an opinion on the camera I've decided on for me, a Fuji FinePix 2400 2.1 mp, 1600x1200, 3x optical. I also figure to get Smart Media card reader. You think its faster than a floppy disc adapter? Can't believe the pricing on these things. This one camera ranged from $318.00 to $655.63 online at www.mysimon.com

 

[Bird]

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I'll probably do that someday, Harv, if it ever gets a little drier and a little warmer. I ought to be out in the shop fixing those 4 air tools, but my thermometer's stuck on 32, still have a light rain, my shop heater's barely enough to warm your hands over, and I've been trying to figure out how to manipulate and modify pictures instead. Making some progress, but I hate to try to use equipment that's smarter than I am (and it doesn't have to be very smart to quality either)./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

Bird

 

[Bird]

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Larry, I checked into the Baileynet flow control valves and talked to a nice fellow there. Those would work fine, but I guess that's what my dealer was talking about when he mentioned a figure of $80. It seems that I would need 4 of them, plus some more fittings; maybe someday, but not right now.

Bird

 

[Harv]

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DFB -

I don't have any personal experience with the camera you mention, but I took a look at the specs and this review. It appears to be a mighty fine camera, and I didn't read anything that would make me hesitate to buy it.

I had the actual specs on downloads at one time, but I can't find them right now. /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif There's no doubt about it, though -- a SmartMedia reader would be way faster than a floppy disc adapter. Now, it looks like your camera has a built-in USB port, so you might want to give that a try before you buy a separate reader. I kinda like standalone devices myself, but if you're looking to save a buck, you might want to give it some thought.

Its small size, ease of use and its ability to take closeups makes it a perfect companion for any tractor owner. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

<font color=blue>ranged from $318.00 to $655.63</font color=blue>

Let's see ... Which one would I choose? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif