Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-28-2024, 06:13 PM
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-25-2024, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Yea, Mitutoyo makes very good measuring tools. I've got one of their digital micrometers. Dang thing will read down to like 0.00001 inch. Does like it's batteries though, always try to remember to...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-24-2024, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
It doesn't always pay to buy cheap. I bought a Starret digital caliper for about $100 thirty odd years ago. Big money at the time. Other than having to replace the battery a couple of times it has...
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Forum: Tanks!
10-24-2024, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Stuart T8 Recon
The facebook site has turned into just a sales venue. If it weren't for the posting of upcoming events I'd quit looking at it entirely.
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-10-2024, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
All educational opportunities, best way of learning. Strange though the way your slicer is doing scaling. I use Cura or PrusaSlicer, which is forked from slic3r, depending on which printer I am...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-07-2024, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
I really like what you have come up with, they really look good. Even a drain plug in the rear cover. I had the same issue with multi-piece wheels and hubs when I was designing the dayton style...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-05-2024, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Yea, practically every web site wants a login anymore. Way too many user ids and passwords to keep track of. I created a spreadsheet to keep track of them and it's probably the most often opened...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
10-03-2024, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-23-2024, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
When you create the .stl file from your 3d model in alibre a stl configurations box should pop up. Make sure and use a value no greater than 1 degree for the faceting parameters setting. stls do...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-21-2024, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Same reasons I went with Alibre also.
Yep, bearing support for axle shafts in middle and end should be only thing you need. That's all the Tamiya rear ends have and they seem to hold up just fine...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-19-2024, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 33
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Welcome to the good life. I was able to take early retirement 8 years ago and I have enjoyed every minute of it. What got me into this hobby was the fear of 'what am I going to do with all this...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-06-2024, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Chevy K30 U-haul Maxi-mover 1973-75
I have lived and worked all over the country and I have never seen a U-Haul horse trailer. Any idea where those photos were taken? For the record, I absolutely hate U-Haul trailers. The wiring in...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-01-2024, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 20,451
Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer
I'm sure Komatsu has an "official" color. All manufacturers do (and usually copyrighted). Can't really go by photos on the web. What was the lighting like when the photo was taken? What were the...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-01-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,759
Re: What happened?
I have found the site to be incredibly slow for several months now. Over a minute just to open a page. I also got 2 or 3 days with no action what so ever, just a blank screen, a few weeks ago. ...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
07-14-2024, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Indy show
I thought the Central Plains group had a big falling out with this show several years ago?
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
07-04-2024, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 25
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Forum: Tanks!
06-30-2024, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-30-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7
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Forum: General Discussion
06-04-2024, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Static paper motorcycle video
WOW, that was the best 37 minutes I've ever spent on utube. That guy gives craftsmanship a whole new meaning. Thanks very much for posting that link.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-28-2024, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Crueby's at it again
His work can also be found in installments in Live Steam & Outdoor Railroading magazine. They are currently featuring his Marion shovel build. Great stuff!
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-24-2024, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
I too am very glad to see this again. Some really great work you've done. Love the old manuals. I always look for them when I'm planning a build, they are a great reference to have. Often the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-17-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: 1/6 scale forestry project
I'm guessing a forwarder. Used like a skidder but with boom to lift/place logs and a bunk to stack them in to haul out of woods.
I'm curious, why so large?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-10-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 43
Re: 1/10 caterpillar 140h motor grader 3d printed
You might be interested in Atom 3D by Alibre. I'm with you on wanting to own my software and I hate these 'cloud' based programs. I've been using Atom 3D for over a decade now and really like it. ...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-03-2024, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 43
Re: 1/10 caterpillar 140h motor grader 3d printed
Very impressive piece of work, will really be interesting to see in in action when complete. Like the idea of using the plywood to strengthen the structure. What kind of adhesive did you use to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-02-2024, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 31,545
Re: Bucyrus Erie crane truck
That is some very nice work! I am really interested in seeing how your cast bucket works out. I've seen guys use 3d printing to make the pattern for lost 'plastic' casting, but don't think I've...
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