Today I Learned...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Geesh. Was their nothing to catch both pieces? One one side I have a small rest on the lower jaw, and a cage a few inches above, on the cut side it directs it down. I guess on my machine I could see it coming out the front. I always line the piece up, step aside, then cycle the machine. I have seen some guys stand in front at eye level to make sure they are lined up when cutting. I usually walk over and not so politely ask them WTF are you doing. Of course I am the one with the idiot mark right now lol

They took the guard off. In order to put the small piece in. It was too short to reach with it on.
The guy that did it was the typical 30 year employee that “I have done this thousands of times with no problem” guys.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

They took the guard off. In order to put the small piece in. It was too short to reach with it on.
The guy that did it was the typical 30 year employee that “I have done this thousands of times with no problem” guys.

Oh, fuck that.

Now that you got me thinking about it I am going to put a guard to block off in front of the shears since we load from the side anyway and new shop rule is if you can’t cut it without holding it in place it goes in the bandsaw.

[bcj]

That's an ow!
Hope it's healing well and not turning greenish from our lack of cumulative sage advise.

[86-75309]

TIL: "Down for Maintenance for 3 - 4 hours" = about 48 hours in real time.

[Sapphireho]

Over the weekend I learned my Quickjack only works with 2 of my 5 vehicles.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Over the weekend I learned my Quickjack only works with 2 of my 5 vehicles.

Lotus too short (length) and trucks too tall (clearance)?

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Over the weekend I learned my Quickjack only works with 2 of my 5 vehicles.

Even sideways? I lift front/back for maintenance but sideways when doing balance and alignments so the jacks fit between the platforms I use.
No help if the jack is too short...

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by cjd

Even sideways? I lift front/back for maintenance but sideways when doing balance and alignments so the jacks fit between the platforms I use.
No help if the jack is too short...

I think this is one of those cases where a picture would really clarify what you are saying. (Because it sounds like crazy talk to me at least)

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I think this is one of those cases where a picture would really clarify what you are saying. (Because it sounds like crazy talk to me at least)

Photos attached

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by cjd

Even sideways? I lift front/back for maintenance but sideways when doing balance and alignments so the jacks fit between the platforms I use.
No help if the jack is too short...

Lotus are a bit wacky when it comes to lifts. I've seen guys do it sideways, I just don't feel comfortable with a 6" wood block on top of a rubber block.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Lotus too short (length) and trucks too tall (clearance)?

Yea. I found they make 6" truck/ SUV extenders. $225

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Yea. I found they make 6" truck/ SUV extenders. $225

Those look like they might also work to lift the Lotus instead of the wobbly wood block setup (seems you could JUST use a wood block in that case too, the stacking seems silly if not stupid)

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by cjd

Those look like they might also work to lift the Lotus instead of the wobbly wood block setup (seems you could JUST use a wood block in that case too, the stacking seems silly if not stupid)

The expensive extensions are only 6" , which might work for my trucks. I think it would get the tires about half an inch off the ground.

Would still be about 2.5" short for the Lotus. That's a 6" wood 4x4 on the rubber block.

Problem with stacking things, as you probably know, it a quickjack does not lift straight up. I just don't feel comfortable with it.

QuickJack has been a disappointment for me. Certainly not easy to move around and setup/put away. I could get things done much faster with a floor jack and jack stands.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

The expensive extensions are only 6" , which might work for my trucks. I think it would get the tires about half an inch off the ground.

Would still be about 2.5" short for the Lotus. That's a 6" wood 4x4 on the rubber block.

Problem with stacking things, as you probably know, it a quickjack does not lift straight up. I just don't feel comfortable with it.

QuickJack has been a disappointment for me. Certainly not easy to move around and setup/put away. I could get things done much faster with a floor jack and jack stands.

Yeah. I only use them sometimes. Pain to set up(I just don't have the space) and I've had issues with the connectors too. For some work they're amazing though. Alignment is up and down a lot and they're so much nicer than a floor jack for that. Given the space constraints I don't think I can do better.