Tools & Equipment
What’s in the Tool Bag? 2022
A question I am repeatedly asked is “what’s in the your tool bag”.I will go over the contents of my 3 main work bags, each set up for anticipated level of work. The 3 Categories of bags are:Work Bag: Veto MC for service dept. or open order (Veto LC for modernization dept.)Service Call Bag: Maxpedition…
Read MoreMagnetic Crosshead Work Boards
Easy to build DIY Portable Magnetic Elevator Crosshead Work Boards. In this post I go over the Steps, Material & Tools used to creat this portable magnetic work surface. I also explain the choice of materials, some of the unique features, how & why I use it. Page 1: Overview, Material List & InstructionsPage 2:…
Read MoreDIY Compact Portable Magnetic Laptop Shelf Build Instructions
This DIY Compact Portable Magnetic Laptop Shelf (Magnetic Utility Shelf Computer Workstation) was designed to be light and compact for easy transport and use in the elevator industry (IUEC). I use this Portable Laptop Shelf also as a Utility Shelf to hold prints, manuals. When troubleshooting an elevator I don’t need the extra aggravation of…
Read MoretotalElement my new Magnet Supplier
While searching for very specific magnets for my diy Ultra-Portable Magnetic Laptop Shelf (see video below) I found the Company totalElement had exactly what I wanted at the lowest price. I placed the order and within two days the magnets were on my doorstep. Shipping is free for orders over $10. Get 10% off using…
Read MoreWire Stripping & Connector Crimping Tools for DC Bus Balance Taps
Wire Stripping and Crimping Insulated Ring Terminals & Quick Disconnect Terminals for Capacitor Bank Balance Resistors Using Knipex self adjusting Wire Strippers and a Full Cycle Ratchet Crimping Tool to crimp Insulated Ring Terminals and Female Quick Disconnects to 10 awg copper wire to make up several DC bus capacitor bank balance resister taps. At…
Read MoreSMARTER not Harder! Industrial Cargo Tricycles & Scooters
In Search of the Best Industrial Cargo Tricycles & Scooters After working a few days at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta Ga and lugging around a heavy tool bag and walking what seemed like miles I realized the need for a cargo trike or scooter or even a Rad Power E-Bike. A theory…
Read MoreElevator Machine Room Utility Cart For Modernization Dept (IUEC)
Elevator Machine Room Utility Cart – Luxor STC111 Three Shelves Tub Cart While in the Elevator Modernization Department I primarily used Luxor 4 wheel swivel (4 wheel steering) Utility Carts as see in the videos below. Once you use a 4 wheel swivel cart you won’t want go back to two wheel steering rubbermaid carts.…
Read MoreDIY Magnetic Laptop Shelf Variations & Improvements for Elevator Industry (IUEC)
How To Build a simple inexpensive portable DIY magnetic laptop computer shelf or laptop work station. These prototype magnetic shelves were designed and built to be light and compact for easy transport for field use in the elevator industry (IUEC). Elevator Tools. Below I have listed the materials used in these builds and added our…
Read MoreMultifunction Transistor Tester Mega328 – 1.8″ LCD Display – First Look & Test
This Multifunction Transistor Tester is pretty cool and handy. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: http://goo.gl/DDfVab https://www.youtube.com/user/KGittemeier First Look and Test of a 1.8″ LCD Display Multifunction Transistor Tester Electronics Component Identifier with Mega328 purchased on amazon https://amzn.to/2tRTFeS This is sold under different brand names such as Drok and Kuman. Aslo see this…
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