Only in Texas, Don and Harv doing

[Bird]

Speaking of treadmills, I've noticed on the Internet that you can buy them from $150 to $6,000 dollars; seems to be an extreme range. Are any of the cheap ones any good?

 

[txdon]

Eddie, Karen has a few pet snakes in the pond. The problem is Karen hardly ever sees the snake till I point it out or she is within striking distance. I think it's something to do with blue eyes.? We do not relocate snakes we let them be, however the bad attitude copperheads in the yard usually meet an untimely demise.

Bird, our treadmill is basic, it is not digital, has variable speed, is electric, and elevation is manual. I would not recommend the non electric treadmill. The main concern in the basic one is that it supports your weight and the length matches your stride.

The ones with the nice wide soft surface, programs and auto elevation to match the terrain on the in dash DVD player, and heart monitor are very nice even with their 6K price tag. Next time you are in Sears check out their top of the line treadmill (the one with the mounted DVD player).

 

[TBDonnelly]

txdon,

The new door signs are great!

Don

 

[jinman]

txdon,

The new door signs are great!

Don

Don, I've heard of True Confessions, but your signs made me think, "True Concessions." A man only gets what he's lucky enough to get from "her" anyhow.

 

[txdon]

TBDonnelly, that really made me laugh ! That's exactly right!

 

[wroughtn_harv]

We're still working on a marketing plan for the connector system. In fact this post is part and parcel of that. I'm trying to get an opportunity to demonstrate the system to Mueller Buildings. So to make the viewing of a tale about a first timer becoming a big timer I'm bringing the thread to the front page.

The latest project was a stud stall. First I built a thirty six by forty eight foot stud pen with twelve foot gates at each end. Then I built a twelve by twelve portable stall that could be moved to either gate as needed. (winter time stall at north end, summer time stall at south end, we're in Texas)

We're talking with a client about building a portable cabin for some acreage. It'll be sixteen by twenty feet or so set up for finish out for weekend use. They want the portable building for tax reasons and to have the ability to move the building later as circumstances change.

I'm looking at building two eight by twenty three sided sheds in the shop. I'll haul them out to the land and then bolt them together. Once the frames are joined then I just have to put on two end sheets, the ridge cap, and screw down the wolmonized plywood floor.

I'm ten to twenty percent higher than the wood competition. But they build theirs on site because they're portable in name only. This one can have the common sheets and ridge cap removed along with the connecting bolts and it can be loaded onto a trailer and relocated. It will survive because it's all steel construction except for the interior finish out.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

In one of the pictures you'll see Nod E. Dozer. He's my wife's Christmas present from a daughter's family. I'm proud to say he's showing aptitude for project pup of the year consideration.

He hangs close, but not too close when grandpa is welding or cutting steel. He's good at stealing girls hearts and distracting talk a lots. He doesn't seem to like horses much though. I think a lot of that is bigotry on his part. I can understand that. I think it has something to do with the distance between the brain and the feet. In him it's inches, with the horses, body lengths, lots of body lengths.

 

[Bird]

Yep, Harvey, that last picture does make it look like "Life is Good".

 

[EddieWalker]

Hi Harvey,

I agree with Bird, the last picture is a classic!!!

I've always been a big fan of Mueller and find it very exiting that they are interested in your system. That's very cool!!!!!

Thanks for the pics and update,
Eddie

 

[wroughtn_harv]

Hi Harvey,

I agree with Bird, the last picture is a classic!!!

I've always been a big fan of Mueller and find it very exiting that they are interested in your system. That's very cool!!!!!

Thanks for the pics and update,
Eddie

It appears I spoke too soon Eddie. Their interest lessened after a couple of managers pooled their thoughts. I could still make a presentation but they seem to have pretty well decided against the concept at this time.

We're honing the presentation, trying to refine it from "good ole boy Harv" to one more compatible to the folks who make these kinds of decisions. Think dawgs, tricks, and aging.

 

[BTDT]

Sounds like that company is too big for it's britches. Might go with a lesser named company that would appreciate a simple system with potential.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

We are meeting with the manufacturing people at Mueller tomorrow. One of the things I am doing is recommending they read this thread start to finish, keep your fingers crossed.

The reality is it would take millions of dollars to accomplish what Mueller can without stretching hard when it comes to manufacturing and marketing this system. Since this thread was done we have been awarded two patents on the system and made some improvements that make it much better and more user friendly.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Best of luck Harvey!

 

[forgeblast]

Best of luck!

 

[EddieWalker]

Good Luck. Mueller is my favorite place to get metal building stuff!!!

Eddie

 

[wroughtn_harv]

It was an awesome experience. We got to interact with the guy in charge of operations and product development. We also got a great tour of the factory.

There's no likelihood of working together but darn, they have a great operation. It was a great day we are the better for it.