Just some work pics

[crane operator]

Good thing I stopped and got a couple pieces of pizza, looks like I'm needing supper.

 

[John Griffin]

Good thing I stopped and got a couple pieces of pizza, looks like I'm needing supper.

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If the crane had a fridge and a microwave, would you ever go home?

 

[crane operator]

Gotta go home, I'm a terrible cook

 

[skyking1]

They're back there somewhere. I think. Unless their radio is dead. Which could be, because they keep asking me to move them 2" in random directions.

I've been just revving the throttle before I actually move, and half the time that's enough- "stop-stop". View attachment 362684

I have little experience compared to most crane operators. It was a serious freakout when the guy on the roof in the blind had his radio go out as I was bringing in a load. I was getting ready to go running up the stairs to check on him when we got back in communication.
After that incident I made that an item, have a helper or second radio please. The roof was safety lined off so nobody could come to the edge and signal me.

 

[crane operator]

I have little experience compared to most crane operators. It was a serious freakout when the guy on the roof in the blind had his radio go out as I was bringing in a load. I was getting ready to go running up the stairs to check on him when we got back in communication.
After that incident I made that an item, have a helper or second radio please. The roof was safety lined off so nobody could come to the edge and signal me.

Everyone having cell phones has made it so much easier if the radio dies.

 

[crane operator]

Flipped a water tank and carried it down the road a half mile or so. No room with the trees to get a lowboy in there, and had a couple power lines to go under. Crane to lay it down and two telehandlers for the road.

They are going to sandblast and paint it for a new campground.

 

[crane operator]

Bunch of cabins and bathrooms made from conexes. Had to shove them back in the trees. Had to tug one in place with the pickup, not enough room under the tree to pick it all.

Going to be a wedding venue. Don't tell anyone, but there was a 6' blacksnake under one of them. He's going to startle someone on a late night potty trip..

 

[crane operator]

It's a wonder I didn't take off my A2B cable in the trees.

 

[crane operator]

Front jack isn't doing me much good, but Im not picking over there anyways.


Drove in front of the house, but it was all puffy clay and I backed out quick before I couldn't get out. Had to give it a couple tries to back up the hill, crane wanted to spin out in the clean rock.

Had to teeter totter to get the blocks in. You always want to be a little cautious going up on the rear, because when it steep, the crane will start sliding down the hill when you get weight off the rear axles, because that's where the park brakes are.






I'm usually ready for it to do it, but it's still not fun standing by 65,000 sliding down a hill while you're running the outriggers down.


I probably could have used jib, but I didn't really feel up to putting it on, for a extra 10'. The carpenters pushed them.

 

[crane operator]

Got hot yesterday afternoon, and I could see they weren't going to get done. So we're starting early today to finish.

 

[CM1995]

It's a wonder I didn't take off my A2B cable in the trees.


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Who made the conex boxes? Very interesting.

 

[crane operator]

Who made the conex boxes? Very interesting.

Guy out of Kansas City. We did a 4 box that was built like a modular house, all pre built cabinets flooring window doors, we lifted an slid it all together

 

[crane operator]

The conex boxes don't make much sense to me, anyone who's been in one on a job site knows they are hot in summer and cold in winter. They insulate them, but by the time they insulate, wood line them, sheetrock wire and plumb, you could just as well built wood.

Plus then you don't have to try to build out of 8'x8'x40' long cubes, not to mention the pain of welding/ cutting in the doors and windows. Floors aren't much fun to put plumbing into either. If you don't put them on a full foundation, then you have the same problem as a trailer house or rv with the water/sewer freezing up underneath.

 

[Joe H]

They're cool and Green, shut up and eat your peas.

Joe H

 

[crane operator]

They're cool and Green, shut up and eat your peas.

Joe H

I should get to work on building you some hobbit holes out of windmill blades. Bury them back in a hill and put a little round door in it.

You get better on roller skates and you could do loops on the way to the bathroom.

 

[crane operator]

 

[Joe H]

I like it, but I'm kinda old for roller skates.

Joe H

 

[CM1995]

The conex boxes don't make much sense to me, anyone who's been in one on a job site knows they are hot in summer and cold in winter. They insulate them, but by the time they insulate, wood line them, sheetrock wire and plumb, you could just as well built wood.

Plus then you don't have to try to build out of 8'x8'x40' long cubes, not to mention the pain of welding/ cutting in the doors and windows. Floors aren't much fun to put plumbing into either. If you don't put them on a full foundation, then you have the same problem as a trailer house or rv with the water/sewer freezing up underneath.

Oh I don't want to live in one - I'd like to make a camp ground out them and rent them out along with a mix of RV spots. Print money.

The durable outside is what's attractive for low cost maintenance over the long haul. Freezing is not an issue down here other than the odd week or so where it stays cold enough to freeze stuff.

 

[Jimbo]

A relatively unknown fact about the conex boxes is that the 48' and 53' boxes are 102" outside, as opposed to the standard 20', 40', and 45' boxes which are 96" outside, therefore giving a bit more space inside for insulation and drywall. These larger boxes are also North America only; that is to say they never get on a boat, and are moved solely by truck or rail
In remote locations, they can be cost effective if done smart.