weld shop clean out job and other Keweenaw sites

[sandman2234]

I'm going to venture a guess here and bet that there isn't anything that isn't 3 phase in the whole building. I'm actually surprised that the table full of clamps didn't get liberated along the way sometime.

3 phase doesn't matter, as most 3 phase can be adapted to run on single phase. There are cheap ways and expensive ways to run 3 phase on single phase. My Bridgeport is 3 phase and runs all day on single phase, as well as most of my machines. With 3 phase, you can change direction without stopping forward motion, which cannot be done with a single phase motor.
I always thought 3 phase welders were the exception but found out The Dave Kamp had figured (and posted online) with help from others, a way to run 3 phase welders on single phase. I have known Dave Kamp for years and only recently found out about his endeavors in the welding field.
David from jax

 

[turbo36]

Back in the late 70s early 80s the company I worked for had a number of Warner Swasey lathes with 2-jaw chucks to machine castings. It was a lot of mass swinging around!

 

[ArlyA]

It's likely my last day working here so no more interested items to show ..

 

[ArlyA]

Here is looking back during my last day there.

 

[Spanner]

Here is looking back during my last day there.

It's been a great thread to read.
Thanks for the entertainment and your photo's have been fascinating.
I hope the machines go to good homes.

 

[ArlyA]

It's been a great thread to read.
Thanks for the entertainment and your photo's have been fascinating.
I hope the machines go to good homes.

Thank you for your kind words.

 

[Big Barn]

It's been a great thread to read.
Thanks for the entertainment and your photo's have been fascinating.
I hope the machines go to good homes.

agreed

 

[ArlyA]

I'm now at another location working and found some prize trailers for you guys to buy. ... Here is one.

Doesn't look all that bad. Comes with spare tire.

If the decking looks rough, just throw some OSB on to cover it up.

Looks like it has some ramps for you.

You can straighten up these fenders in no time. What about that axle?

This trailer does seem to be manufactured. More trailer pics to follow.

 

[ArlyA]

I'm now at another location working and found some prize trailers for you guys to buy. ... Here is one.

Doesn't look all that bad. Comes with spare tire. View attachment 761478

If the decking looks rough, just throw some OSB on to cover it up. View attachment 761480
Looks like it has some ramps for you. View attachment 761484

You can straighten up these fenders in no time. What about that axle?View attachment 761483View attachment 761481

This trailer does seem to be manufactured. More trailer pics to follow.

This trailer is in better shape than I thought it was after closer inspection today. Its frame is 3x5x1/4 angle which is a tad bent. Its deck 83" wide, axles are 94" rim flange to flange dimensions and frame is 18ft 3inch length.

 

[ArlyA]

More pics today and this truck could have your name on its side! It was running when parking here.

Easy excess battery. Something we don't see in newer trucks.