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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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I'm an Industrial Designer. I work for a company designing Forklifts.
Interesting thread.
Sooo, are you the guy that makes forklifts a royal pain to work on?
 
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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Lynchburg VA? You must have a Harris (Formally GE) system.
The city of Lynchburg has a pretty decent setup, I think. My department is just south of the city, in Campbell County. Our paging channel is on 155.19000, if that means anything to you (not my area of expertise).
 
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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Started out as a mechanic.

I own and run a computer service and wireless Internet service. I help build engines on the side.

I've done plumbing, electrical, mechanical, electronic, RF, AC...
 
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0
Sooo, are you the guy that makes forklifts a royal pain to work on?
Yes Sir...I do that.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NBC-Steve
OK this is off topic (Just a bit) since you guys have been chatting about DMM's I have 2 Fluke DMM's and an old school Simpson analog meter. Gotta love the old Simpson's.




We use these Simpsons to test resistance on cables on Submarines and such. Specifically the ones penetrating the people tank going to outboard sensors that are exposed to moisture\seawater in the ballast tanks. The DMM's are not as good for this application.

I'm an EX (NIASE) certified general mechanic. (That's what we were called back in the day when one passed all of the automotive NIASE test's at about the same time our trucks were built.) Later on I was labeled an ASE master automotive\\light truck\\school bus (don't ask) tech. That just means I passed lots of tests and they gave me cool patches to wear. I was good at changing motor oil though. I'm now a federal employee and work in the Electronics\Nuclear field, specifically on Naval Submarines. I have my late fathers 76 F250 4x4, I try to keep it running nearly like new and perform body work and paint it every 5-7 years. It is just a custom, but I have upgraded it to most XLT options, plus limited slip front and rear. The truck gets driven only about 50-100 miles a year. When I drive it, I think of my father.....He loved driving that truck all over the place, farm, oil fields etc. To you "youngins" out there, these Fords were badass back then compared to the standard truck built by Fords competitors back in the day. For example, imagine a highboy compared to a C20 Chevy truck. The diesel rams and such were just not there then like they are now.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 02:09 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 02:20 AM
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I'd trying to delete my drival!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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what's your AFSC?
Sorry for late reply. When i finish high school (senior year) they're putting me for basic and then tech school. My recruiter said it's official, you're air force reserve for the time being. My AFSC is 1A211. aircraft loadmaster
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Sorry for late reply. When i finish high school (senior year) they're putting me for basic and then tech school. My recruiter said it's official, you're air force reserve for the time being. My AFSC is 1A211. aircraft loadmaster
yep, basic is where you'll hear and see some of the funniest things of your life, and tech school isn't a bad time either. I hear they shortened AF basic from 8 1/2 down to 6 weeks again? It's easy as long as you blend in with the crowd and do your best to go unnoticed... just don't be the idiot that shows up at lackland with a 'fro and tie-dye tee shirt.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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I work in a Biology lab currently studying virus genetics, manage apartment building and do small engine/jetski mechanics.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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I'm a toolmaker , made some cool stuff for Jake brake , colt , and local ground and air turbine manufactures just to name a few . And the occasional personal projects
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NBC-Steve
OK this is off topic (Just a bit) since you guys have been chatting about DMM's I have 2 Fluke DMM's and an old school Simpson analog meter. Gotta love the old Simpson's.




I have the same version with a nice leather cover that I inherited from my Grandpa.....She's way more fun to use than digital.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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I'm just an airline pilot with a hobby of wrenching. Licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic but only for a hobby..
 
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by PancakeF150
I'm just an airline pilot with a hobby of wrenching. Licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic but only for a hobby..
I was reading about getting an A&P Cert. a few weeks ago since my AFSC (2A653) is eligible for enrollment in the program; how do you like working in that field? I figured it was worth looking into since I'm eligible.
 
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