Test Equipment Anonymous

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:58 am**

So what have I been up to lately? This. And that's just part of it. You don't realize how much crap you have until you try to move it. Which also makes it an excellent opportunity to determine some stuff ain't making the move and is going in the dumpster.

We get the key to the new digs on Saturday. Will be loading up my CR-V and her Accord with first batch of TE on Friday. Objective is to get all the TE and other items moved first so I can then break down all the benches. Then rent a truck (lorry, van, whatever) to move all the big stuff. Will post pictures of the progress.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:44 am**

Good luck with the move, I hope it goes smoothly for you, will you get it all moved in a day?

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:31 am**

Good luck with your move and your love! Unfortunately your location is far out of my reach, otherwise I would gladly give you a hand for moving around all stuff.

Regards, Bernd

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:53 am**

Specmaster wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:44 am ........snip...... will you get it all moved in a day?

Hahahahahahaha. You're kidding, right?

Hahahahahahaha

Nope.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:50 am**

MED6753 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:53 am
Specmaster wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:44 am ........snip...... will you get it all moved in a day?
Hahahahahahaha. You're kidding, right?

Hahahahahahaha

Nope.

Nope, not really, you did say that you will be getting a truck/lorry/van whatever, I managed to move a whole 3-bedroom house in a single day before, mind you it was only half a mile away, but it did take a bit of planning.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 11:10 am**

Specmaster wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:50 am
MED6753 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:53 am
Specmaster wrote: ↑Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:44 am ........snip...... will you get it all moved in a day?
Hahahahahahaha. You're kidding, right?

Hahahahahahaha

Nope.
Nope, not really, you did say that you will be getting a truck/lorry/van whatever, I managed to move a whole 3-bedroom house in a single day before, mind you it was only half a mile away, but it did take a bit of planning.

In order for me to break down all the benches/shelving units I have to get the majority of the TE and other loose stuff out of here first. There just isn't the room to do both at the same time.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:35 pm**

Been dere, dunnat... I'm gonna copy/paste from a very relevant post on TEA that Was:

mnementh wrote:

The HDX 27-Gal/102L totes were my lifesaver in the GWN; over the course of a couple moves I bought dozens, and they are simply unbeatable for moving and for long-term storage in harsh environments like attics and garages and even sheds, as they will hold up to being stacked as much as 6 high in a moving truck or trailer with the associated loading and stresses of bumps and swerves.

Moving the workbench, everything went into them in layers, with Kraft paper or bubble-wrap between to keep cables, etc from getting tangled; I kept all of them in the same area of the trailer so they all went straight to the dwagon-cave when we arrived.

I've found them on sale as cheap as $10/ea; typical is $12-14. These come in 7, 12, 14, 17, 27, 38, 55, & 70 gallon sizes, but the 27-gallon is the "sweet spot" of cost vs capacity.

The clear Sterilite 56-Qt/52L bins are a mixed blessing at ~$7-8/ea; being clear it's easy to see what's in them, so they're ideal for underbed storage with the current crop of steel-frame beds designed to be used without a boxspring, as these have 12.5-15.5 inches clearance underneath (14", 16" and 18" frame variants) and they are reasonably durable for everyday storage in a climate-controlled space. They do not hold up well under garage/shed abuse, and you can really only get away with stacking them 2-3 high even indoors, and in a shed/attic where temps can reach 120-140°Frankenstein, the lids just collapse under even a moderate load.

Sadly, we learned this lesson the hard way with the contents of the Tejas Trailer of Doom™... there was some attrition of our personal preciouses and keepsakes of mum.

That said... from a moving standpoint, the ~$350 we spent on 30 of those HDX bins was simply worth every penny. The assache they save vs fucking around with cardboard boxes meant I saved money overall even if I just accounted for my time at minimum wage. Being able to stack them 4-5 high on a hand-truck and directly stow tall stacks of them in the shed or garage until the moving truck was gone saved us money on rental, too. And when you're done with them they nest such that a dozen of them takes up the same footprint in the attic as one, or you can sell them on CL and recoup half or more of what you spent on them, provided you don't just repurpose them for long-term storage.

The only real drawback is that being made of recycled polypropylene they're black, so you can't just see the contents like with the Sterilite bins; this adds some assache in terms of having to write up contents and tape them to the end of the tote.

mnem

*accidentally expert in the art of moving dwagons*

Posted: **Sat Apr 01, 2023 8:32 pm**

Today was the big day. Got the key to the new pad. And here's the first load into my new and exclusively own man cave. I have done final measurements and everything will fit with room to spare. And there's a huge closet for parts/junk units/etc, etc.

Papa Smurf happy.

Posted: **Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:00 pm**

And your brown curtains will go nicely with the floor.

Posted: **Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:04 am**

BU508A wrote: ↑Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:00 pm And your brown curtains will go nicely with the floor.

The brown curtains as per the boss went into the dumpster.

Not sure if I'm going to put curtains up at all but it definitely will have a shade.

Posted: **Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:06 am**

mnem
Brown curtains... brown pants... ehh.

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:03 am**

Wow Mike, congrats. Thought it must be getting close then I see it's done. Looking forward to some new lab pics.

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:29 am**

Congrats on the move and the new place. Hope your back survived all the boat anchors!

Big changes here too. Where's the popcorn emoji

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:12 am**

tautech wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:03 am Wow Mike, congrats. Thought it must be getting close then I see it's done. Looking forward to some new lab pics.

Oh and new location that is not now Highland, NY USA > change profile.

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:30 pm**

Guys, guys.... the BIG PART of the move isn't done yet. He's already said the furniture truck doesn't arrive til the 7th. This is all the "fiddly bits" you can fit in a compact SUV.

mnem
*toddles off to find some crates*

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:48 pm**

tautech wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:12 am
tautech wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:03 am Wow Mike, congrats. Thought it must be getting close then I see it's done. Looking forward to some new lab pics.
Oh and new location that is not now Highland, NY USA > change profile.

I'll be changing it over the weekend.

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 6:53 pm**

I am in serious need of the 12 step program. This is just the Tek stuff. Non-Tek stuff on bench 1 and bench 2 still to be packed. Will start on that tomorrow. And yes, Five boat anchors. Three Type 547, one Type 535A, and one 7904. Plus a bunch of 500 series plug-in's. But despite that have made excellent progress thus far. Do I ever what to do this again? You gotta be nucking futs.

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:14 pm**

I think I'm the one who needs a twelve (or more) step program. The ‘newest' counter arrived today, courtesy of Brown Santa….

Calibration due September 5th, 1980.

-Pat

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:35 pm**

Cubdriver wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:14 pm I think I'm the one who needs a twelve (or more) step program. The ‘newest' counter arrived today, courtesy of Brown Santa….

Calibration due September 5th, 1980.

-Pat

I assume that Brown Santa refers to UPS ??

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:41 pm**

hey cub

i have a hard copy manual for the 110b which is in excess to my needs. no idea what differs between the a and b version. might also have some boards which would be of use to you. may also have nixies for it somewhere in a box.

if you can use any of this crap....... PM a mailing address.

Posted: **Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:28 pm**

Cubdriver wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:14 pm I think I'm the one who needs a twelve (or more) step program. The ‘newest' counter arrived today, courtesy of Brown Santa….

Calibration due September 5th, 1980.

-Pat

You haven't seen what's in that closet in the background yet. Tomorrow a pix after I unload 10 more totes of crap.

Posted: **Wed Apr 05, 2023 6:01 am**

So as not to pull things here astray, I've started a new thread for the counter.

viewtopic.php?t=150

-Pat

Posted: **Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:16 pm**

Cubdriver wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:14 pm I think I'm the one who needs a twelve (or more) step program. The ‘newest' counter arrived today, courtesy of Brown Santa….

Calibration due September 5th, 1980.

-Pat

Dood... the '70 called; they want their dust & grime back.

mnem
*airmails Pat a box of sanitizing wipes*

Posted: **Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:22 pm**

MED6753 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:28 pm
Cubdriver wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:14 pm I think I'm the one who needs a twelve (or more) step program. The ‘newest' counter arrived today, courtesy of Brown Santa….

Calibration due September 5th, 1980.

-Pat

You haven't seen what's in that closet in the background yet. Tomorrow a pix after I unload 10 more totes of crap.

I forgot to take a pix of the new TE closet but here's something else. A milestone. Bench 1 completely devoid of TE and ready to be broken down for preparation to move. Have already started on bench 2. Things are proceeding well but nearly every bone and muscle in this old arse body is feeling it.

Posted: **Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:07 pm**

mnementh wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:16 pm
Cubdriver wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:14 pm I think I'm the one who needs a twelve (or more) step program. The ‘newest' counter arrived today, courtesy of Brown Santa….

Calibration due September 5th, 1980.

-Pat
Dood... the '70 called; they want their dust & grime back.

mnem
*airmails Pat a box of sanitizing wipes*

Now, now - its last calibration was in March of 1980. That dust and grime is from the early 80s at worst!!

-Pat

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