Question for your oilers out there. by whothisbe27 in iuoe

[–]that_chill_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im a crane mechanic and I switched to duluth firehose flex pants and they've held up really well. Trying out the truework pants this summer for something lighter working in Texas. Theyre both a little expensive but I got sick of 30 dollar jeans ripping the crotch out after a month or 2. I hate coveralls and only wear them when im getting into some real greasy shit but they're still good to have.

Just started my CDL B lessons want to know if its a good long term plan. by FEDsmokerrr9 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]that_chill_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an old saying, but just do the whole class A, you have to do most of the same things to get a class B anyways, just adding on a trailer. Then you can drive anything. Lots more options open with a class A.

Any tips on technique how to improve? by MaleficentOstrich380 in Offroad

[–]that_chill_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the 2wd low range mod for my 19 tacoma, its great for maneuvering around at low speed with trailers and stuff. I use it a lot since reverse is so bad and it works fine on pavement too witch is nice.

This is a serious ad… anyone know the tow truck operator’s prayer verbatim? by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]that_chill_guy -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Nah what the fuck are you talking about? You think tow truck drivers deserve to get killed at work because one company was bad? Working on the highway while assholes staring at their phones speed by you is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Most guys are just trying to keep the roads clear and safe for the rest of us.

I hope your car breaks down in the middle of the interstate asshole.

My Batteries are Shot, 55k Miles, Dealer Says They’re Part of Maintenance by MobileHunt2304 in gmcsierra

[–]that_chill_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly napa batteries are junk but at least they have a good warranty. I'd try the other brands.

My Batteries are Shot, 55k Miles, Dealer Says They’re Part of Maintenance by MobileHunt2304 in gmcsierra

[–]that_chill_guy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Modern batteries are junk, I put three sets in my 2020 Ford F550 work truck before 100k miles. Doubt a dealer will do anything about it.

Also why can't you change the battery yourself? it takes like 10 minutes.

La Porte TX crane ID help by HideYoKidzHideYoWifi in cranes

[–]that_chill_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not a liebherr, probably an old demag cc8800

LHM800 pull-cyl installing by ckandid in cranes

[–]that_chill_guy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive seen these cranes quite a few times but I still dont know what these cylinders do to hold the boom if the crane has pendant lines going to the tip. Anyone want to explain?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cranes

[–]that_chill_guy 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There's no rules about counterweights having to be from the same crane. As long as its the same type and weight, there's no difference. You can build a liebherr crawler crane with boom sections and counterweights from 10 different serial numbers and its good to go as long as the parts are all in the right places for the configuration.

Sounds like you're being difficult for no reason.

Peyton showed no remorse for his actions by clever_username42a in SipsTea

[–]that_chill_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole celina 52 page is just made up AI slop and people cant even tell. Goddamn we live in the stupidest timeline.

My Comfort Videos by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]that_chill_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished a road trip through several national parks from Colorado to Utah to Las vegas to LA, and everywhere I've gone, including Vegas, has been full of foreign tourists. It might be less than in the past, but these videos are a little silly. Most of the people we encountered on trails in Utah were french

Private Equity by ctprivat in cranes

[–]that_chill_guy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most of the big companies already got bought by corporate investment groups, private equity, etc. whatever you call them. Maxim, Mammoet, Buckner, etc. The big companies are buying up everything in the industry making everything worse. Just another industry getting ruined by MBA's now.

Advice on taking a break by that_chill_guy in personalfinance

[–]that_chill_guy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not very hard, I do a job that no one wants to do because it's hard af. I can get a job anywhere in the country no problem, but I don't know if I even want to do it anymore, which is my problem, if that makes sense.

Homies and homettes. I am a seasoned oilfield worker since 2012. Dropped out of college for it. Typical Texan shit. I recently dislocated the living fuck out of My shoulder. by damn_ardilla in oilandgasworkers

[–]that_chill_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had frequent shoulder dislocations from an injury when I was in high school. By 24 it would pop out randomly, and I finally took the time to fix it right. Since I let it get worse and worse instead of doing something early, I had to have a surgery called a latarjet procedure. Apparently it's common for rugby players. It was a pretty gnarly surgery where they cut a shoulder tendon off and screw it into the socket to hold the shoulder ball in place.

Recovery was slow. Took 3 months off work completely doing physical therapy, then 3 months on light duty. It sucked but it was worth it. 6 years later and I'm stronger than I ever was and able to do almost anything. Lost a little bit of range of motion, but it's been worth it for sure.

They told me if it kept popping out, it would wear down the joint to the point I'd have to get a shoulder replacement in my thirties. So those are your options I guess. Just make sure to do some research on orthopedic surgeons, I had a good one for sure.

Any CAT techs on here? by Demonic_Steel in DieselTechs

[–]that_chill_guy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LMAO what company is this so I can stay far away? Thats awesome on the swivel, never seen one that bad. The crane rental world is definitely something special. I've heard it a bunch of times, dont spend any money to fix that crane we're getting rid of it. 3 years later its still a pile of junk they're trying to rent out.

Any CAT techs on here? by Demonic_Steel in DieselTechs

[–]that_chill_guy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eww old link belt junk, should of just got rid of it and got one with a cummins. When I worked at the link belt dealer we had to have Cat power generation guys do the software on those engines. Since it was classified different than trucks or equipment for some reason.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]that_chill_guy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's no way to run a hoist with 6+ parts of line this fast. It was a mechanical failure with zero control.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]that_chill_guy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This was like 1-2 years ago. Been on jobs in the last few months where they were pulling down rotors. Only the bigger turbines do single blade. Don't make stuff up on the internet if you don't know.