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Any of those guys get on here and read?
Peach full,
easy feelin'.
Rez,
Yes, these guys aren't prolific posters yet, but I think they have all gotten signed up since the" Waiting for a crane" thread.
Maybe you can coax them out !!
Walter
Desperados waiting for a crane - have I said that?
Forrest
Looks like they're getting ready for a heist... oh, I mean hoist.
jt8
"A single rose can be my garden...a single friend, my world." --Leo Buscaglia
Hoist who said hoist !!!
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hey, that's a nice looking break you got there.
John,
Thats an older Chicago I have on a trailer to take from job to job.
Walter
maybe my eyes and assumptions are leading me wrong but it looks like it has adjustable setback. No?
it looks like it has adjustable setback.
If you want to make a small radiused bend, you can back the top beam off the bending point a little. Also, you need to "tune" it back and forth if you bend metal of greatly differing thicknesses.
I've got a "Chicago" rated for 16 ga steel. Big difference from the 16 oz copper I normally bend. Probably have to adjust the counterweights some for something that thick. http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
>If you want to make a small radiused bend, you can back the top beam off the bending point a little. Also, you need to "tune" it back and forth if you bend metal of greatly differing thicknesses. <
That's what I was ogling over. Only the more expensive and (to me) hard to find breaks have that function. I spent a lot of time bending up to .071" 2024 T3 AL with a variety of bend radii when I worked aircraft. Wished I could've got some time on the hyd brake that was there.
Edited 3/12/2008 9:39 pm ET by john7g
Only the more expensive and (to me) hard to find breaks have that function.
I think all the heavy manual brakes I've ever used (which is 10 or so) have that adjustment on them. I've never used any hydraulic bending equipment.http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
How big's that brake? Mine weighs about 2200 lbs, IIRC.
We've put the smaller brakes (4') on scaffold about 60' up, but I've never considered taking a 10' shop brake to the job. Easier to bring the job to the brake. Had an 8' National once that didn't weigh that much the we hauled on a trailer on occasion.http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
Grant,
It's also an 8 x 16 . I'm not sure what it weighs. It lives on that trailer.
This job didn't require it's presence, but it's there anyhow.
Walter
By that token, would they be known as 'The Hole in the Beam' gang?'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb
Steve,
Now theres a handle we can go with.
Walter
Man you guys are cruel ! We're just blue collar boys trying to earn a living.
They look like Communist agitators plotting an overthrow, Its a "staged" picture, notice how clean the room is, Notice how the clothes are clean???I would keep my eye on the 2 on the ends. i think there under the influence of narcotics. You may fool everyone else here but its not so easy to fool me , Im trained in this sort of thing.>G<
I bet it's taken years of heavy use so that you had a baseline of comparison to be able to spot these tendencies in others. !!!
And the two guys on each side of center are posed symmetrically on opposite knees.
I think Walter just grabbed some riff-raff off the street and threw them in the picture....
Riff raff. Yeah.You notice how most of them have beards, or close to it ?The guy on the far left is hankerin to get back to playing Doom on his computer in his parent's basement.Lookit the dreamy look on the next guy's face. He's sitting there wondering if, with this national public exposure, he can be the next Red Green.The guy in the middle is a lawyer. Saw a chance to make some green, and do a "power lunch" at the same time. He was out the door as soon as the shutter clicked.The guy in the brown with the red sticking out at the neck, is Walter's better looking brother. He's just there to borrow some duck tape. He's smiling real big because Walter promised him a duck to go with the tape.And the guy on the far right ain't a guy at all. That's my gramma !!
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
Luka,
You and I are the only ones here with real beards -- These other guys just have imitations !!!
You must be clairvoyent-- you had everybody pegged dead on !!!
Walter
A beard is a citizenship requirement in Maine
Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!
Ahem....
Isn't a hem for the bottom of a skirt?
Welcome to the Taunton University of Knowledge FHB Campus at Breaktime. where ... Excellence is its own reward!
'tis
If hemming is the act of creating a hem, is hawing the act of creating a haw? What is a "haw" anyway?
They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
The end result of telling a joke.As I understand it, there is a lot of hemming and hawing going on at your average sewing bee...
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
OK im just saying theres NO tools anywhere;}
don't need to be....
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
From left to right: Insurance agent, Osha Inspector, Lawyer, GC ( you can tell he has his pants down) Building Inspector. What tools do they need?
They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.
I was thinkin more like the Chippendale dancers on a break;}
Bobby,
They are good dancers , but mostly contra dancing.
Walter
Dove,
Pens, pencils and clipboards.
Bobby,
Who eats tools !!
We're like gun slingers -- we check our belts at the door.
Lets see you and the gang munching a hammer and saw < G >
Walter
Bobby,
Just like the 'slingers do we hang up the weapons for break !!
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Who's pink toque is that?http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
Who do you think!
Check out waiting for a crane for the answer!
It works for you. Red might confuse the children.http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
They all think I'm Mr. Claus anyway including Bobbys when he's on his cough medicine !!
Yowza !!!What are those called, and where do I get one ???
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
Luka,
Those are all vintage slater's hammers-- most are 60 to 80 years young .
Those 6 represent several makers, Pexto, Belden S and H Red Devil and my newest one named after my co. Slatington- Bangor Slate Syndicate.
They can be obtained thru E Bay quite often.
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Cool !Looks like something that a warrior would take into battle. One in each hand.
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
kind Sir perhaps this will show you im not a man to be trifled with
Very nice !!
But can you sink them in a phone pole from 15 paces ??
Mike,
Lets see some of those cats you hang with at lunch !!
Come on people are we the only ones who take a break at 9 A.M.
Walter
Now that I'm working in the office there's no morning break. Everybody does their own thing for lunch too. There are mini-breaks throughout the day though. Not quite the sense of comraderie you get on a jobsite though.
Here's the company as of December 2007. A few guys are gone but this is most of us, office and field. It's off our website so I should probably credit our photographer, Randy Moss.
I'm on the far right.
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Walter, I can't believe you posted pics of your guys taking a break... my guys saw that, and now they want one. I had to tell them they had to work to really get a break.If that ever happens I will post a lot of pictures... the post office said they'd lend me some<G> Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
Snort,
Loosen up a little -- ya can't take it with ya !!
Give 'em 5 minutes every other day for a start.
Walter
Bobby,
This guys lunch box is likely older than you are !!
Lets see a couple of you and your dance troupe !
Walter
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Man, they're going to put your picture up in their breakroom, next ya know they'll be wanting weekends off... Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
Hey man,
get over to the Peachfest Golf thread and sign up.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
I don't want to embarrass splinty<G>Really, as much as I love to play... it just takes to dang much time... especially if I'm vacationating... besides, do you know how hard it is for a foursome of old fogies to get a cart filled with groups of clubs off of a narrower foot bridge? Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
Don't give me that ####.
You play golf.
We play golf.
We ask you to play golf.
A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
I love ya man, really... but if I make it Indiana, it won't be to play golf... call me crazy, but I'd rather sit in Doud's orchard and drink... but I'm up for some wiffle pasture pool! Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
Alright Gipetto, Galeleo............Newton, whoever it was.
Sit under that tree.
Hope for your sake those peaches are plenty ripe.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
I'm a slow reader, I just read about the joints... hmmmmmm<G< Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
They're not scared of the Federales are they?
Mike,
Except for you and the guy with the shorts and the guy with the thin "stache" I see only office help !!
Walter
Tall guy back left is my BIL--good framer, not office guy.
Guy the right of him in the back, in green hat and green t-shirt, is my buddy Ben. He's in several pictures in my balcony article.
Guy in front with black shirt and shorts is Dave. He has been working on the site I was supposed to be working on this winter, redoing the outside of a house on a point in Harpswell.
Guy in back with long gray hair and gray mustache is Frank. He's the one somebody (Maybe Calvin) called Calvin in the balcony thread you started. He's a carpenter.
Guy in front is Brent. He's probably the best foreman I've worked for. He framed Steve Job's house in California before moving back home to Maine. Had both knees rebuilt two years ago and it hardly slowed him down.
Guy photoshopped in behind him is an office guy who no longer works with us.
Guy you can barely see in the back is Rob, an apprentice carpenter. Hard worker.
Mean-looking guy in front is Jesse. I don't know him well but he's working with Brent, Dave and Rob.
Guy with the red hat photoshopped in behind him is Ben, one of the foremen. Very good carpenter and hilarious to boot. He looks like the second guy from the left in your picture.
Guy with the blond hair and blue jacket is Chad. He's an architect but has been working on Ben's crew for years.
Guy with red shirt in the back is Ted, the Boss. (The woman in the blue shirt is Jenn, she's the real boss.)
Jeff is in front of me. Very good carpenter.
So, in the picture, five office, eleven field.
Right now it's five office (two new, including me, two gone), and maybe 8 field. But we're hiring.
Edited 3/13/2008 7:27 pm ET by Mike_Maines
Waited for you to get to Jenn.
I bet she looks killer with her new do.
Mention that to her if you get a chance.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Jenn's...attractive. That's all I'll say about that.
Tom is 6'-7". His wife (my wife's sister) is 6''-0", same as me and my boss Ted. Jenn's about 5'-4" I would guess.
Her husband's a cop.
I noticed her first too. Great minds think alike.
Amen brother.
These boys can concentrate on
the boys.
Me, I'm more interested in the ladies.
Better looking,
Sweeter tasting.
No brainer.
So, you finding a way to Indiana?
And lest I create a false image-
bringing your wife?A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Calvin,
I have a request then.
Do us all a favor and take your camera to the Star Diner on one of your trips !!
That way we can all enjoy your Breaktime if the ladies are as hearty as I've heard you extoll over the years.
Anybody else think this idea has merit. Let Cal know !!
Walter
I'll see what I can do.
With their permission of course.
But really, there's no "Legs and Eggs" up there in Bangor? Seems strange-pretty far from the bible belt and all.
Most assuredly, 3-D is better.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
You do charm those ladies into serving refreshments on the course, right??And if there's not such a place around Bangor, shouldn't we get a new joint called 'Calvin's Cuties' started?'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb
Now at the course there's a whole different "crew". One thing about the Toledo area-there's no shortage of cute.
As to a "my" place? nope-Have a difficult enough time managing what I'm trying to operate now. I'm content enough just paying a visit.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Franchises my friend. Sit back and let the cash roll in. Besides, you could start your own cult of personality.Check your email. Sent you something about paypal.'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb
There are only a few strip clubs in Maine, and they're only topless. I don't think there are any near Bangor, but there's one in Medway about 50 miles north of there.
Mike,
If you don't mind my asking --- how would you know that !!!!!!
I've got my sources.
Was I wrong?
;-)
My uncle lives in Kenduskeag, cousins in Millinocket, Brewer, Bangor, and Bar Harbor.
They were impressed when they came down here to Platinum Plus for my bachelor party a couple years ago. It's a little fancier than the Casa up there.
I've never been to either one , but you pass the one in Dolby on the way to Mt. Katahdin
Yup. My dad worked on the Interstate up there, and lived in the trailer park pretty much across the street. Guess it hasn't changed much over the years.
jeezus Mike!
The Star is a breakfast/lunch place with cleavage and plenty of legs.
A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Oh...right....
Well, the place here has a topless doughnut shop open every morning.
I've never been though.
Oh..it's a Hooters
Barry E-Remodeler
No, it's not a hooters
It's the Star Diner.
Nothing else is the same.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
You keep saying that, but I've seen no visual proof.Must be something one needs to experience in the flesh.:)
Barry E-Remodeler
in the flesh, most assuredly.
A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Don't think I'll be able to make it as it coincides with our trip to BC. If things change I'll try to make it. Unfortunately the wife would probably not attend. Hope all is well with you and yours.
And how tall is the boss-jeez must be 6-10 or you're all short.
edit: I'm sorry, see you say the tall guy is your BIL.
A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Edited 3/13/2008 7:55 pm ET by calvin
Walter,
EXCELLENT idea for a thread.
I hope we get to see some more 'breaktime' pics from others at their worksites.
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
Luka,
I thought it was a great idea for a thread--- but so far folks are just picking on our motley crew.
Stir up some folks to share their crew at sit down time.
Walter
I would have thought people would be pony-ing up by now.Must be more than the beards, that these yahoos at BT are pretending about...
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
Luka,
Apparently most crews either don't take breaks , don't have cameras on hand , or after the abuse these fine gentlemen are being showered with --don't wish to be cyber analyzed !!
Keep tweaking -- maybe some more will show up.
Walter
I'm with bobbys - but my helper knows how to break better....
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David,
You and Bobby have it made!!!
I bet they give you any back talk.
Wish I could stroll those fields in Aug. , but you've likely seen the exchanges with Cal in the Fest thread. Looks like a blast.
Walter
"Wish I could stroll those fields in Aug. , but you've likely seen the exchanges with Cal in the Fest thread."ya - I saw that - you should say 'maybe', not 'no' at this point - how many dogs you got?"there's enough for everyone"
and BTW - beardwise, you and Jeff have nothing on me - - "there's enough for everyone"
True.And there are a couple others here, as well.=0)
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
Well he** don't keep us on the edge of our seats --- lets see proof !!!
"Well he** don't keep us on the edge of our seats --- lets see proof !!!"hmmm.....back in my younger days - color is gone now - http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=36543.7I'll see what I can rustle up for more recent - not much on this hard drive - I'll move the the back up with all the picts over here later tonight - or you could fine some picts from Riverfest or Rhodefest - "there's enough for everyone"
Man thats definately a weird beard if ever there was one !!<G>
I think there are a fair number of beards on BT. From the much anticipated Luka-Sphere matchup at Riverfest (don't remember who won). jt8
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."-- Mark Twain
Sphere's arm wrasslin' was whippin' azz left and right at that Fest.
Don't know how he didn't tire out doing back to back matches like that tho'.
Think maybe because he saw gunner stabbing that Buck guy that was walking around in the hand with a utility knife that got his own blood pumping, I don't know.
be 'tis a mystery
Peach full,easy feelin'.
I believe Gunner got Buck with a saw, not a knife.I saw it.Totally an accident. Gunner was turning, Buck was passing, fast and close.Zing.It was a real bleeder, though.Can't remember whether or not someone chased down some superglue for Buck.
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
Think he used electrical tape.
jt8
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."-- Mark Twain
Sphere beat everybody. (Some before me, some after.)Except me.I beat him three times in a row.Although it seemed to me that he gave up awful easy.;o)
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
And the baby in that shot just graduated college?
Thought I had a pic of you and dw in my archive, but I couldn't find it.
jt8
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."-- Mark Twain
indeed! that is baby T - she will walk this May with a Chemistry degree and teaching endorsment from Purdue - and a picture of the braintrust for Peachfest - kudos -
D"there's enough for everyone"
indeed! that is baby T - she will walk this May with a Chemistry degree and teaching endorsment from Purdue -
Seems like all your kids turned out well. You and V must be doing something right. I assume it seems like only about 2 weeks ago that your family pic was taken? 2 weeks, 20 years... simply the blink of an eye. ;)
jt8
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."-- Mark Twain
what goes faster than time? - ya - that pict would have been 1985 - we couldn't be prouder of the kids - "there's enough for everyone"
They're all just afraid their crews don't measure up to yours.;o)
Life doesn't often leave a very easy trail to follow.
LUka,
I was thinking others might chime in , but I guess they don't want to risk breaking the camera <G>
Slateman,It's just that it's hard to find guys that comfortable, with the chairs and all, taking breaks around here.At my age if I sat in one of those chairs for a break, I might not get up until quitting time. :)
Barry E-Remodeler
Since this thread is about pisc of BT people at work, I thought I'd post one of me hard at it. It can be pretty strenuous here.
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Boss,
You don't accept pay for days like that do you???
Barry,
Lets see some photos anyway .
Walter
Whos got the joint?
Bob's next test date: 12/10/07
Whos got the joint?
I was thinking the same thing. http://grantlogan.net/
But you all knew that. I detailed it extensively in my blog.
Grant,
You guys are terrible. The guy in the middle is a minister - not an OSHA inspector.
Lets see you guys lolling around at coffee time!
Walter
Jim,
If you've got something to say - say it.
This group of guys is purer than fresh driven snow.
Lets see what your group consists of. I bet you don't let them sit for coffee though!
Walter
i will call your bluff and i called the crew in , Notice the same lunch box {red and white} and yellow bottle.
Bobby,
Is that your painter or your roofer.
That lunch box isn't any older than 1988. Better try again!
Walter Don't you have any humanoid help?