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DJ54
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- Joined
- Jan 20, 2009
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- Carroll, Ohio
- Tractor
- IH Farmall 656 gas/ IH 240 Utility/ 2, Super C Farmalls/ 2, Farmall A's/ Farmall BN/McCormick-Deering OS-6/McCormick-Deering O-4/ '36 Farmall F-12/ 480 Case hoe. '65 Ford 2000 3 cyl., 4 spd. w/3 spd Aux. Trans
I've always said a person can learn something new everyday. That's what we're all here for. And yes, I did realize that was not electrical conduit type material, but those fittings got the results I needed. I looked through the racks at two large big box stores, and conduit fittings would not get what I needed here. It is in a low traffic area of the shop, so didn't figure it woul be a problem, at least for me, and it isn't... If it were a commercial operation, yes, it would be inspected for code, and I would comply as needed. But it is not, and is is not subject to inspection. This is my "toy box".
If anything, I have a tendency to overbuild things, as in the case of the I-beam. I'll bet I've had 10 people ask, as above... "Why such a large beam..??" I actually wanted like a 12". Found new 15". And enough to do what I have there was right at $4,000.00. Way outta' my league. So, for a little cleanup work,and some paint, I figure I still saved $3200.00. That's money to spend on another items I yet need. That's also 2/3 of the amount for the shop floor.
I am leaving what was my dream shop, built in 1994. Got myself spolied, not turning back now..!! LOL...
If anything, I have a tendency to overbuild things, as in the case of the I-beam. I'll bet I've had 10 people ask, as above... "Why such a large beam..??" I actually wanted like a 12". Found new 15". And enough to do what I have there was right at $4,000.00. Way outta' my league. So, for a little cleanup work,and some paint, I figure I still saved $3200.00. That's money to spend on another items I yet need. That's also 2/3 of the amount for the shop floor.
I am leaving what was my dream shop, built in 1994. Got myself spolied, not turning back now..!! LOL...