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DownwtheQuickness

#270
August 14, 2018, 06:57:00 PM
Thanks ducpainter. And like I've been frequently reminded before, most everything you need to know has already been discussed in depth somewhere on this board.

I've also been taught to never pass up an opportunity to stfu.
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kopfjäger

#271
September 03, 2018, 07:55:44 PM
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kopfjäger

#272
September 26, 2018, 02:05:04 PM
This little big bastard’ll get your attention.

https://youtu.be/3ZJS4jgHSM0
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DesmoDiva

#273
September 28, 2018, 11:01:36 AM
The power company has been doing transmission line inspections from a helicopter.  Flying way to close for me comfort.  :o

I saw a video a few years back of linemen who do transmission line repairs from a helicopter.   Both the pilot and the worker are crazy.
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Bick

#274
September 28, 2018, 11:11:00 AM Last Edit: September 28, 2018, 11:12:31 AM by Bick
Quote from: DesmoDiva on September 28, 2018, 11:01:36 AM
The power company has been doing transmission line inspections from a helicopter.  Flying way to close for me comfort.  :o

I saw a video a few years back of linemen who do transmission line repairs from a helicopter.   Both the pilot and the worker are crazy.

Like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPNK7bc2qvM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_NEAEGeFIw
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

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DesmoDiva

#275
September 28, 2018, 11:20:43 AM
Yes.  Out of their minds.
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kopfjäger

#276
September 30, 2018, 06:08:35 PM
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Speeddog

#277
September 30, 2018, 10:53:29 PM
Quote from: DesmoDiva on September 28, 2018, 11:20:43 AM
Yes.  Out of their minds.

Yep, just grab ahold of this riding crop with wire on it, go BZZZZZTTTT to the line, clip on, and Bob's yer uncle.
Those spacer contraptions and his handy dandy set of locking pliers, those are nice kit.
Looks as if he's been doing it a day or two.
Glad he seems to be good with it.
Not likely going to see it on my resume'. Ever.

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GK

#278
October 03, 2018, 01:08:01 PM
Quote from: Bick on September 28, 2018, 11:11:00 AM
Like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPNK7bc2qvM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_NEAEGeFIw

Incredible. Very skilled and trusting blokes!

Wouldn’t want to be afraid of heights! Lol!
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Bick

#279
October 21, 2018, 07:50:13 AM
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

ducpainter

#280
October 21, 2018, 03:16:15 PM
Quote from: DownwtheQuickness on August 14, 2018, 06:57:00 PM
Thanks ducpainter. And like I've been frequently reminded before, most everything you need to know has already been discussed in depth somewhere on this board.

I've also been taught to never pass up an opportunity to stfu.
If anything will get me in trouble...it's my mouth. ;)
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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ducpainter

#281
October 21, 2018, 03:26:44 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on September 30, 2018, 10:53:29 PM
Yep, just grab ahold of this riding crop with wire on it, go BZZZZZTTTT to the line, clip on, and Bob's yer uncle.
Those spacer contraptions and his handy dandy set of locking pliers, those are nice kit.
Looks as if he's been doing it a day or two.
Glad he seems to be good with it.
Not likely going to see it on my resume'. Ever.


I only have one question about the guys sitting on the wire...

why bother with the hard hat? I mean seriously...how the hell will it help?
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Bick

#282
October 21, 2018, 06:59:59 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 21, 2018, 03:26:44 PM
I only have one question about the guys sitting on the wire...

why bother with the hard hat? I mean seriously...how the hell will it help?

Probably some OSHA BS reg, or something. :-\

Mary would know. ;)

I just know it is nicer to be inside the box than outside.  Sitting on wires is for the birds.
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

Speeddog

#283
October 22, 2018, 03:37:46 PM
Perhaps some protection against rotorblast FOD for the top of their head.
Though one may logically ask where said FO comes from that's not flight critical.
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

Speeddog

#284
November 10, 2018, 09:45:14 AM
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~
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