HHR guy in SW Florida

[Gold5one]

i to am a IBEW 357 brother 21 years I just took a convention job a year ago and can't decide if I want to go back to construction or stay at convention center the bad part about conventions it only about a 1/2 credit a year the good part is i'm off about 5 months a year 3 from july -oct but I can get in lots of camping during that time

That is a tough one- I always went for the overtime, when I should have just stayed in a good shop for 20 years. The electrical construction industry is using more electrician mechanics now and uses fewer journeyman- not good. My ball crystal says the next recession will make a non-construction job seem like the smart move. Find a way to make money in those off months that isn't electrical. - good luck.

[working on it]

I checked out your Mechatavismus Minimus, build. Hey, you have a generator! What size is it and how much weight did it add to your build?
We also have similar dogs- mine is a Silky Terrier- Sparky is almost 10 yrs old. Our daughter is 15= the fun years.

My generator is a 2500watt Craftsman (powered by Honda), which added a little over 80 lbs (with swivel table/slide-out features). Added an extended-run tank (also on a slide) and plumbing, so that was another 15 (I keep the tank dry until needed).And, for safety, I added another fire extinguisher next to it=10 more lbs.

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And, about the dog(s): my constant companion a Dorkie, has supplemented/competed with her predecessor (still my "other" constant companion for at least ten years), Scooter (aka Spike), a Silky Terrier!

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The similarities keep on coming! Added: a better picture of the generator on my original turn/slide mechanism. Rebuilt it using $$$ better $$$ parts.

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[Gold5one]

Thanks for the generator details. - and the pics of your doggies!