What is WRONG with

[joe harper]

THIS PICTURE.............................. :shock:

 

[Erik]

The top cover looks warped.

 

[joe harper]

LOOK close... here is another pic..

 

[Erik]

The whole base is cracked!! damn casting.

 

[Newman]

Pull out the JB weld and duct tape.

 

[joe harper]

BINGO................. :!: :!: :!:

I am going to CRY...........

My son told me last week it was starting to grind...I told him to give it a shot of grease..

Worked fine..then he said it started again.. :? So I pulled it apart...removed all the old grease.

Did a very complete service.. Did an are rug in the office."Great..

He calls me friday..and says after the 3rd of 5 rugs...IT WAS STARTING TO WOBBLE... :!:

4th rug....SNAP.....

I WAS PISSED...I said one of you little basturds ..Has dropped this machine..!!!!!
They all said NO WAY...I have checked the entire machine for signs of "Rough-housing"

NOT a SCRATCH anywhere.. :roll: I guess the cast ..POS..just FATIUGED.... :x

I have NOT cleaned this machine..This is the way it came off the truck..! I am a "PRICK"
about equipment maintaince..!!!!!!!!!! DAMMIT... :x

 

[Erik]

There are some places that can weld cast iron, not sure about cast aluminum.

 

[joe harper]

I guess the boys were telling the truth...You can see where the cast failed...

I don't know if you can see in the pic..BUt there is a shiney area in the middle of the
crack...this has been going to happen for a while... :roll:

 

[Erik]

Porosity,this happens in the casting process. It normally goes unseen.

 

[-JB-]

How old is it?

 

[joe harper]

Don't know... i bought it used...on mickeys board... :shock:
It has been a good unit..NOT the guys fault.!!! this is a DEFECT from the factory.. :x


Can one of the Distys here ...respond to this post... :?:

I realize there is NO warranty..
But have YOU seen this before..?
Can it be repaired..?
How much is a new frame..?
Does anyone have a JUNK machine...with a GOOD frame to sell..?

We only use this unit for area rugs on HARD surfaces...."It is a MONEY MAKER for us..!"


I don't think ..I can epoxy & plate the crack...due to clearance issues..and brittle cast issues..

 

[Able 1]

http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowledg ... reheat.asp
http://www.muggyweld.com/aluminum.html

 

[Jim Martin]

cheap ass pot metal to keep it light weight.....

 

[bob vawter]

some idiot dropped it......?

 

[joe harper]

Re: What is WRONG with this....GuRu Needed..!

HELP....................

One of you GURU's....Has to have some IdEa'S....

 

[hogjowl]

I suggest you put that thing away and go play with that child bride of yours.

 

[sweendogg]

Harper check your local Jon Don for ideas or to see if hydra master might consider replacing/repairing it. Otherwise I'd check with hydrmaster diret and then if all else fails, take it to your local metal shop. If its aluminum they may be able to tig weld it back together and gring it down. If its pot metal it will more difficult though I suspect it is aluminum and you are correct. Crystalization of the metal causing the crack is a defect.

 

[joe harper]

Harper check your local Jon Don for ideas or to see if hydra master might consider replacing/repairing it. Otherwise I'd check with hydrmaster diret and then if all else fails, take it to your local metal shop. If its aluminum they may be able to tig weld it back together and gring it down. If its pot metal it will more difficult though I suspect it is aluminum and you are correct. Crystalization of the metal causing the crack is a defect.

Sweeney...

when your DADDY...runs you off....I have a truck with YOUR NAME ON IT....

You are absolutly...1 smart young MAN...I know your Father is a Proud Man.... :!:

 

[harryhides]

Re: What is WRONG with this....GuRu Needed..!

HELP....................

One of you GURU's....Has to have some IdEa'S....

Um you could search the Boards ( just look up White Magic ) for some tips on how to rant and in a year or two you'll assuredly become an "industry leader"...........................

:mrgreen:

 

[gary mackay]

I was just getting ready to shop for one, whats the warranty on the body?

 

[rhyde]

it's rug karma.....

 

[Guest]

We only use this unit for area rugs on HARD surfaces...."It is a MONEY MAKER for us..!"

If it's a "MONEY MAKER" go buy another one.....are you a cheap ass like MARTha suTlee???

 

[joe harper]

We only use this unit for area rugs on HARD surfaces...."It is a MONEY MAKER for us..!"

If it's a "MONEY MAKER" go buy another one.....are you a cheap ass like MARTha suTlee???

HOW many times is it gona take.."NED".. :roll:

You can't be talkin to HillBiLLy'S like ThAt.... :shock:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RRdRGkmszI

 

[Shane T]

Someone may not have dropped it but my guess is just taking it up and down steps could easily cause the the casting to fail over time. There's a fair amount of wait hanging off the front and every time it sets down on the next step there is a more force added. Just my thoughts on the cause, doubt it can repaired and last very long.

 

[Shawn Forsythe]

You may want to consider just replacing the frame/base for around $ 600.00
Welding cast aluminum, with porosity already suspected, without dimensional distortion can get pricey and "iffy", and you would still be hoping that it wouldn't break again.

000-055-156 FRAME,LOWER HANDLE & BASE - PAINTED - RDM MSRP $599.00 + shipping

 

[Art Kelley]

You may want to consider just replacing the frame/base for around $ 600.00
Welding cast aluminum, with porosity already suspected, without dimensional distortion can get pricey and "iffy", and you would still be hoping that it wouldn't break again.

000-055-156 FRAME,LOWER HANDLE & BASE - PAINTED - RDM MSRP $599.00 + shipping

That would be my solution to the problem. Unless you can find a scrap one for parts, there is no viable brokedick solution.

 

[sweendogg]

You may want to consider just replacing the frame/base for around $ 600.00
Welding cast aluminum, with porosity already suspected, without dimensional distortion can get pricey and "iffy", and you would still be hoping that it wouldn't break again.

000-055-156 FRAME,LOWER HANDLE & BASE - PAINTED - RDM MSRP $599.00 + shipping

See finally shawn gives the great answer from the industry experts. We humble cc don't have have access to the that info.. Obviously if that is the price of a frame, that is the best option!!

 

[hogjowl]

I know where to find sugar.

 

[Bob Foster]

 

[John Olson]

Harper I have 2 in my showroom used that are in working order. I am selling them for a customer. He wants $800 for each of them. You can have the best one for $800 plus shipping and then you'll have lots of spare parts.