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Wtf, lol. Craziness, awesome craziness. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I wish I liked Bourbon more, but I just can't get into it. I've had a few that I liked, but mostly stick with Canadians and blends. Best bourbon I've had would be select, surprising caramel for the abv:

Looking forward to seeing this progress. Great work so far. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Hey, I just thought that maybe being a bunch of somewhat like-minded mechanical guys, you might find some of it as interesting as I do. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

The 560 has a cool 90's look to it. I was surprised at the flares and width of the rear tires. Sounds like it would be a fun little car. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Saw these in a basement today. Does anyone know what this Mercedes is?? Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

1950 Otis this morning. The controller isn't all that impressive, but the machine is cool because it's a basement mounted traction. Lots of rope. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Sounds a little crazy, but flights to San Diego are really cheap in October. My wife and I are kinda forced to travel there next month because of a sick family member, so we were looking for ways to make it a vacation. We may do something like this: https://www.enterprise.com/en/road-trips/san-diego-to-san-francisco-pacific-coast-highway.html Seems pretty entertaining, and you could rent a fun car for two pretty reasonably. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Unfortunately you just missed the test for the Columbus local. Cinci, Toledo, and Cleveland all have their own though. Ours will probably open again next summer. Basically you test/interview and it places you ones hiring list based on your score. You don't have to leave your current job until you get the call that you're picked up. It is the dreaded union though!!! Lol. As I said in the other thread, I wasn't/am not the biggest union supporter, but for $100k+ and free benefits, watcha gonna do. I guess I can be bought. I actually enjoy my job most of the time. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

That would be really cool! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Yeah, I don't have quite as much access on maintenance as I did when I was modifying old cars, but I still see it. Lots of stainless doors like my other post. I saved this 40lb solid brass gear out of a 1950's Otis. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Lol. The sheave with 6 steel ropes over it is holding up the car and counterweight. The machine is Mounted on structural steel beams. The small ones carry the cable for the selector. It runs from the car, up over those pulleys, then down to a gear reduction that drives the two chains you see on either side of the selector carriage. The whole setup is based on that gear ratio matching the scale of that selector vs the hoistway. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

A lot of the old timers called these music box selectors. Yeah, even the new cars get magnetic switches and cams mounted up and down the hoistway. They tell the car when to slowdown, when it's in a door zone, where in the shaft it is, etc.... Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Yes, it just depends on the elevator though. A lot of the older ones then had a DC generator attached to the machine, because we could control it a lot more smoothly than A/c motors. Now they have drives that are much more sophisticated and control the current to the motor. We generally install Transformers and ckokes/filters in line before the elevator now. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Ummm, yeah...... Sure they are. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I should have some better examples somewhere, but imagine troubleshooting this: Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Yeah, the old relay logic controllers used inputs from switches, buttons, etc.. to determine which combination of relay paths or "logic" it would take. So many moving parts for a simple action, but in many ways more dependable than the solid state controls on the new junk. I'll see if I can dig up my pics of some of the big old Otis relay logic. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I see this stuff all the time, and still think it's pretty cool, so I thought some of you might find it interesting. This is an old Dover traction car. The relay and contactor setups are impressive, but the selector is really cool. Basically picture the row of contacts that are moving up and down on the carriage as the elevator car, and the vertical rods as the hoistway. Each of those points on the verticals represents a floor, door zone, or slowdown. The carriage is driven by a cable attached to the car. I can periodically post others if anyone's interested. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I believe they followed the same labor practices as most factories in the early days of industry, it's not hard to find articles about early strikes and conditions. My opinion is based more on the business practices. They simply followed a business/financial plan that didn't make sense. If your projections for future revenue can't cover the promises you're making today, then don't make them. Some of this can be blamed on the union asking for too much, and they're paying for that as well. I ultimately hold GM responsible though, as they signed the contract. If they are going to agree to terms then they need to make sure that they can adhere to them. If it means not signing and more down time, that's the price of doing business. I'm sure there are many happy people at GM, and most of those probably don't agree with the strike. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Do you think there is much chance that the tier one employees would take a pay cut to a more appropriate range somewhere between current tier 1 and tier 2? If it meant an equal wage for all? Doubt it. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Very true, and I don't feel sorry for GM one bit. I wish I knew if they would be any different now if given the chance. Although, I also agree that Honda, etc... Wouldn't offer the benefits they do if it weren't for the battle fought by the original labor unions. America's real problem is this "too big to fail" problem we've run into. If GM goes under, there are a lot of Americans with no jobs and nowhere to get new ones. So, what's the answer to regulating what the unions can demand? To me it sounds like Union workers who value their job and appreciate what they have need to be able to stand up to the union and work anyway or denounce it. Geeto, what, if any, regulations are in place to prevent GM from offering a package to employees to go non-union? is there anything legally keeping them from offering what they feel is a fair wage and benefits package in return for being a non-union employee? a surprising number of people may choose this over losing their jobs. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Nope, try on the nylon frames, not metal. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

True, it'd be hard for anyone to argue that these companies would treat workers decently without the unions. Cordell, I'm really surprised that they've never tried to unionize the mechanics. Do you Know any history behind that? I suppose we could argue that these employees don't have to work there if they don't like it, But we all know it's not that simple and leads to a much larger discussion. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

I am a Union Elevator Mechanic that was not a Union fan before getting into the trade, and still disagree with a lot of the union philosophy/practice. I'm busy right now, but will definitely return to this thread in a bit for discussion. I basically feel like there are different types of unions and very different levels of usefulness/corruption/pieces of shit. Gov unions - shit Factory unions -some shit, some not Private sector unions - much less shit Basically, if my union does bad work, we don't work. Customers are not captive to hire us, they can hire non union companies as well. This keeps us competitive and encourages training and quality work. I need to do some reading on GMs union structure to make educated comments, but it sure seems like a lot of people would like to have the pay/benefits they carry. (If you can find the ones willing to work) Like most things, greed and laziness ruin it.

Try some out. I'm not saying you have to spend $200 to get good glasses, just that these are amazing, comfort and lense wise. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk