One Way to Get an Extractor

[Papakeith]

As many in chat have heard I've purchased a used extractor.  The problem was it was located in Northern Vermont almost 5 hours away.

Thankfully, the seller was willing to work with me to make it easier for me to pickup. He was willing to drive over to his local airport to drop it off to me.

Going by plane chopped the trip time down to 2 hrs with no traffic!



The weather gods cooperated yesterday and we got the deal done.


I'm now the proud owner of a Maxant 20 frame extractor.
Now all I need is some frames to extract.   

[Marbees]

Congratulations Keith,
Now Maxant may advertise their extractors can fly

[lazy shooter]

First, some of the happiest hours of my life were spent as a pilot.  My long time plane was a Cessna 182.  Second, that extractor sure filled up the cockpit.  Third, like you, I have a real nice Maxant extractor and wish I had some honey bound frames to run through it.  Fourth, must have been a fun filled trip.  Imagine using your favorite toy to abet your favorite  hobby.  It doesn't get any better than that.

[Perry]

Gongrats Keith. I know you worked hard and long to get this deal done, and looking at that extractor you got a good deal., it looks to be in great shape and will probably outlast us all.
I would have loved to have been on that trip, although I don't like flying, and there doesn't look like there was a lot of room to spare. 
Thanks for posting those great pics.

[blueblood]

That's awesome.  I enjoyed chatting with ya about it and the pics are even better! 

[Bakersdozen]

Congratulations and thanks for posting the pictures.

[G3farms]

Looked like a fun day all the way around.

Good score on the extractor.

[Edward]

Looks like the honey will soon bee flying out of your frames 

Sorry, couldn't help myself 

mvh Edward 

[Papakeith]

All told I saved about 500 over new.  Good enough savings for me!
the guy selling was super cool and went out of his way for me.  He even brought his 3 year old daughter along to see the plane.

...Second, that extractor sure filled up the cockpit. ...  Fourth, must have been a fun filled trip.  Imagine using your favorite toy to abet your favorite  hobby.  It doesn't get any better than that.

it was a good day with excellent scenery.



Yeah the cockpit (at least the back seat and cargo area) was pretty full.  I had to leave the home made stand behind. 
Good times for sure! 

[riverbee]

pk, sure enjoyed your posts on this and all you pix, very cool, thanks for sharing! 

i really had to laugh at what marbees said:
"Now Maxant may advertise their extractors can fly"

 

[lazy shooter]

I think you saved more than 500 dollars and had a good time doing it.  It was the type of thing me and my boys would have called an "adventure."  In an extractor of that size, I would think the bulk of the cost would be in the huge stainless steel body.  That being the case, you made a good buy.  Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[apisbees]

Leaving the home made stand behind Knowing you you'll build a better one anyway. Congrats Keith.
Scratch one Item off the list and it adds more Sump, Pump, Storage bottling tank.

[Perry]

Leaving the home made stand behind Knowing you you'll build a better one anyway. Congrats Keith.
Scratch one Item off the list and it adds more Sump, Pump, Storage bottling tank.

 

[Papakeith]

I know, I know.  How bout I try to get more than 50 lbs out of my girls this year before I get in too deep   OK, deeper than I already am.

[Bamabww]

Congrats on getting the extractor home. I know you'll really enjoy it.