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Im useing 1mm wire at the moment but have several different nozel sizes.
would usualy tig most of the time as I can weld better with it and less chance of burnning my shed down.

and as for he dogs, they are lucky they are alive either way. :)
just got back from a four hour round trip to get another spa cover .

cheers andy

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Yeah, I use 035" wire in my 200amp mig to do my various farm welding tasks, that's a bit smaller than 1mm. The smaller 023" wire takes less voltage to melt & splatters a lot less too... so what do you use the big wire for?

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Really enjoying the updates on the crusher, its really taking shape

Do you have any pictures of the jaw setup? I'm thinking to make something similar and I was wondering how to attach the jaw at the bottom?

What speed are you going to run the jaw at?

Calum

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Hey joe. I use the mig to do structual things, roll cages, chassis mods.
what ever the guys need. Running high amps and a good sized wire is more forgiving on heavier structual steel.
I used to race off roaders running a turbo charged subaru engine , did pretty good but now its time to spend more time at home.
broke too many bones racing cars and bikes.
I still look at the trophies and think I could be the ledgend again, but the cold mornings remind me im not 20 years old any more.
Would rather help the young crowd and try and pass on a bit of advice.

I do love my small 3 in one tig/ plasma cutter/ stick welder awesome for most jobs, just need some more gass.

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ok , colour choice for the truck, real simple.
checked cabinet for spray paint, only had black.
so truck is black.
also sprayed dump in the aluminium.
need to start fitting some exhausts ect to break up the black.
Ive sprayed most of the chrome bits in aluminium paint , and it dosent look too bad.
the steps ect that came with the truck were all corroded and needed painting, also when I make up the hydraulic oil tank that will get the aluminium to match.


fresh out of the paint shop :)

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psavbwrqah.jpg

cheers andy

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I think it looks great ! correct me if I'm wrong... Your putting this rig to work! Not trying to win a beauty contest right? Function before fashion!
Can't wait to see it hauling. :cool:

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cheers , its defiantly no beauty queen, but it aint too ugly :D

got a bit more done due to average winter weather, sprayed the plastic chrome parts in aluminium that I will be using and fitted.
I don't know whats on the windows but nothing takes it off so may have to order some new glass.
I will make some exhausts and air filters ,I also made a start on the trailer.
cant do much more until my wheels and axel turn up,

heres a picture update

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psrferuh5d.jpg

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psoaxtmgn4.jpg

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...pspxvqk6rz.jpg

cheers andy

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Andy,

Looks good to me. Are those extra parts you had left over for the pup chassis? I am trying to figure out how and what to put under my tonka dump trucks.

Jim

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Cheers jim.
the rails are old air filter frames.
ive just cut them down to the size I need and bolt together.
they are pretty close to the same size as tamyia truck rails.
its amazing what you find in the rubbish bins.

cheers andy

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Andy,

What about the tires and wheels as well as the suspension?

Thanks for the help,

Jim

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Ok , suspension was from ebay as were the axels.
wheels came with truck under a dodgey trailer.

Cheers andy

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Hi calum.
dont have any pictures of the crusher plate.
what I did to fix the bottom was drill and tap some 6mm holes at the bottom of the crusher plate.
I then used some 6mm bolts ( quite long) and put some heavy compression springs in between the plate and crusher box.adjusted lenght of spring to get correct angle on plate.
you will have to slot these holes through the box to allow a little up and down movement
job done.

cheers andy

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Okay I think I understand what you mean, any idea what speed you will be running it at?

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Hi calum.
un decided yet , have a 1200 rpm motor fitted but still waiting on belts for drive.
it appeared to work with battery drill on main fly wheel at around 400 rpm.

thats why I will power conveyors and crusher drive off power supply, so I can adjust on the fly to tune it with the material im running..

Cheers andy

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I'm just trying to figure it all out my head thanks for your info though

Calum

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Did you make yours like a cam? So it moves like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b0557iAbP8

Or did you just offset the bar so it pushes against the crusher plate and pivot it at the bottom?

Calum

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Hi calaum. Thats exactly how I made mine.
I found several animated videos on youtube and copied the design.
I have a shaft drilled off center that the plate attaches to, two bearings in crusher housing .
I threaded the shaft and used 6mm bolts to hold weights to shaft.
You will need to drive the crusher in the right direction , so the motor tightens to bolts on the pully.
other wise pully will disappear across the room rather quickly.
dont ask me how I know this LOL.

cheers andy

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the truck is alive.
had to remove the original gear box and fit a geared motor to give me more room in the cab.
sound card is now fitted and really happy with the polou motor.
can drive all day long with 5 plus kgs in the tipper.
I think the pump is straining a little ,but it still lifts at the same speed if its full or empty. don't know that that is normal?
just a quick test video

http://youtu.be/l-YUNzh6c9M

cheers andy

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got motivated to finnish off truck, and made a start on trailer.

heres a few progress pictures.

pump in and running, home made stainless tank holds just enough oil.

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psqtgngxfv.jpg

cant fit cab to rails as too much inside, had to swap gear box for a geared motor, so printed up a motor housing and fitted sound modual under battery plate, speaker fits nicely in front grill.

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...pspxssdxyk.jpg

the bones of a trailer

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psxu4482br.jpg

some metal skin makes it look better

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...pse8sbwv1n.jpg

an idea of what it will look like

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...ps98caifju.jpg

almost there

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psefiyan9d.jpg

and this is all anyone will see trying to pass me going up hill :D

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psyax36ltr.jpg


cheers andy

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trailer now has a bit of colour.
pump fits nicely between chassis rails, so now have to make a tank to sit in behind the pump.
I will use a deans plug fitted to the back of the truck so i can plug in the trailer.
the esc for the pump will live in the cab.

heres a few wet paint picts.
PS the coffee cup is to hold me and the trailer up as its 3am :o

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10oiqxf9.jpg

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psulakuxt7.jpg

cheers andy

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Would that be you blocking the road with a jack knife b/c you missed a shift? :p :D

What voltage are you running this trk on?

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Nah blocking road cause its top heavy if overloaded . LOL
I can see a few accidents in the near future.

its running on 7.2v but im useing a 12v drive motor.
truck came with hyd pump ( dont know what brand it is) it is a small black square plastic unit.
You wouldnt know what is max voltage for these pumps as I would like to speed it up and possibly run a 11v battery to get a higher rpm on pump.

cheers andy

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The telescope cyl looks like a wedico (probably is) & the pump would be 12v. 3s would be a little slow yet, but better than 8v / 6cell.

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Thanks joe.
yes it is a wedico ram , and that is good news that I can run it on a bigger battery.
I also have an old wedico merc truck ( mint condion) that I got second hand with no battery.
the old guy I got it off built it as a shelf model and never run it and had no paperwork ( instructions)
so can I assume this is also 12v powered.
ive had it around 4 years and might have a go at getting her up and running before winter ends

thanks for your help

cheers andy

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this is the truck im referring to.
haven't pulled it apart to check if its all there but from what I was told it is complete and needs a battery and radio to run,
she is a little dusty.....

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psb5ounjbb.jpg

cheers andy

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woke up this morning and looked out side.....

its not raining.



so heres a picture of the set up in the sun....
got to fit some lights , and a few cosmetic things to sort out.
need to get some 12v esc,s (x3) then I can power up trailer.

more waiting for the post man.

and what ever the wife said to the dogs worked, the spa cover is still in one piece :lol:


http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psgillxkp4.jpg





cheers andy

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heres a quick video of truck pulling trailer.
battery was flat so sound cuts out and its a little slow.

worked pretty good but will fit a 4:1 box to give it a little more torque.

http://youtu.be/GNpsrwMK2ns


cheers andy

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:eek:so andy is the gate there to keep the trucks or us visitors who want to play with them out lol nice truck and looking good:cop:

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LOL.
im pretty happy with my first serious truck reconstruction.
doing one bit at a time but thinking how it will all work at the end wasn't that bad.
the gate is always open to people who want to play.
its mainly shut to keep the two rotties and one stupid british bull dog from running off with the mrs shoes, or what ever takes their fancy.

took the youngest rottie for a drive yesterday, he was really excited...
not too impressed when he woke up!!!

should have been a vet , cost me the price of two semi trucks.

no more double due claws and no more dangly bits for him. :eek:

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...pstae7sgqm.jpg

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psyapk7ktt.jpg

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I agree with you on vet bills they are ridiculous, good looking dog hope he feels better

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Yes, 10 cell NiCad or NiMH. 3s might work too, not sure if the wedico electrics will work on a lower voltage.

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thanks Joe, have ordered a full set of esc,s ( 3 ) at 12v and robbed my road roller build of the dx6 receiver , also got a 11v lipo battery on its way.
so truck will be running at 11v , hopefully the rams will move a little quicker.

fired up the wifes decal cutter and had a go at some company name decals.
I need to make a loader and excavator picture to put on either side of the company name to give it that finished look. :o

http://i1322.photobucket.com/albums/...psccvrutmt.jpg

cheers andy

Ps the dog is fine, and up to his old tricks of mass destruction the following day.
his partners in crime have destroyed the bucket on his head and freed his feet from the bandages.
so I played doctor , new bandages and some time in isolation to give his stiches a chance to heal.
last thing I want is a lecture from the vet. :D

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got the go ahead to open up the summer quarry again.
someone filled it in due to health and safety requirements, so I have to start again. :cop:
better get a chilly bin and a few beers organised.
need to make a few roads and clear some of the rocks to make driving more pleasant and safe.

heres a quick video of this mornings efforts.

https://youtu.be/sskVcqWUALQ

cheers and

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ok, so joe might know a thing or two about RC trucks.
I took your advice about the pump , I have replaced all Tamiya electrics.
The post man showed up this morning with 3 big 12v esc,s and a 11v lipo battery.
2200 battery so its nice and small and fits nicely in the cab but will be interesting to see how long it lasts, hope fully around the half hour mark or more.
made a quick video of the truck lifting the bed unloaded then fully loaded with around 5kgs of dry dirt, I am more than happy with how it works :):):):)

now I just want it to stop raining so I can have some play time.

http://youtu.be/0fdRE-eYsC8

Thanks .
andy

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wow that moves alot better looks about right for scale speed very nice

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Is your Rottweiler driving ? That looks like the side I usually drive on ��! Mike

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that would be cause you guys drive on the wrong side of the road....LOL
and hes not old enough to get his licence just yet.

cheers andy

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bit of an up date.
trailer is all ready to go but the pump/cylinder I got of a guy is no good
pump cant make pressure, really slow.
took pump apart and there is a lot of ware marks.
so I guess I need to find another wedico type pump.

still , it was a cold and foggy morning and I had the urge to fire up the king haulers.
attach one now 41kg crusher on the lowboy to the tri axel, and send the dump truck off into the fog.
have also fired up the loader to clear the new dig site for summer, but that's another video in the making.

this one is of the trucks being trucks

http://youtu.be/FRNi_40eQGQ

cheers andy

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looks like you have a large chunk of property how many acres of land ?

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we have down graded from 35 acres to just under 5.
but it seems that the smaller plot requires more work to maintain it.

I guess you can see it all therefore you cant ignore it, and im sure the Mrs's eyes have got better.

just finished replacing a septic tank pump........ yuuummmmy job. :mad:

still tomorrow is forecast for good weather so , more truck and excavator time.

cheers andy