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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Jun 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM
    geekhouse23

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    Unless I go somewhere where that's not a factor....
     
  2. Jun 14, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    I’ll be somewhere west in two years so feel free to join me.
     
  3. Jun 14, 2021 at 6:34 PM
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    Depends on how far west. There's a line.
     
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  4. Jun 14, 2021 at 6:38 PM
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    I’ll be somewhere within a 10 hour radius of Moab. Somewhere in az or New Mexico
     
  5. Jun 14, 2021 at 6:40 PM
    geekhouse23

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    Dry heat. A good option.
     
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    I was thinking Idaho but Montana has my current attention :rofl:im sick of humidity, allergies, and well some other things east coast related. :anonymous:
     
  7. Jun 14, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    Montana has been on my list as well
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    Amazing, so much savings.

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  9. Jun 15, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    Savings for George's "unnecessary spending" habits....
     
  10. Jun 15, 2021 at 6:40 AM
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    I decided to try a new spring compressor. The one I have works, but it is a little sketchy. One of the jaws bends a bit. A friend has the same one and his let go, luckily with the top hat still on so the coil was contained. I've read some decent things about this style, so hopefully it does better.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/144047166617


    This is my old one on 700 lb coils

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Jun 15, 2021 at 6:47 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    Adam and I were talking about that. I need to go back to CL and find a used wall mount. I'm tired of the shade tree versions.
     
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  12. Jun 15, 2021 at 6:56 AM
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    This is the one I want, just a mere $900. I did briefly consider buying it and if I could get it locally, I honestly may have.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-G-6saIdLM
     
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  13. Jun 15, 2021 at 6:58 AM
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    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    I've looked at it too. Branick makes one that's around $750. It can be had at most Garage supply places. Adam and I were finding them used for around $350. If all my family crap hadn't of happened I was going to buy one.
     
  14. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    My brother got lucky and found a wall mount for like $100
     
  15. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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    same design as the SPC compressor(s) I have. Done several swaps with 700 lb springs and it’s Not sketchy at all, Just use a ratchet (not an impact) and go easy. Keep them greased and you can compress the 700lb springs with very little effort.

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  16. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:13 AM
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    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    That is lucky. I really think I'm going to pull the trigger on one soon. It's a tool I've wanted for a while.
     
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  17. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:17 AM
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  18. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    I have thought about getting the one Randy posted. Inexpensive and, in a pinch, it's good to have.

    I don't see myself using a wall mounted one often. Since he mounted his, I don't think he's used it.
     
  19. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    :drool:

    Betty's about the see some serious shit...
     
  20. Jun 15, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    Honestly, I would go with the Branick. It's cheaper and easier to use. And that's from experience. A mobile stand is available for it.
     

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