Forum: Construction Equipment
12-13-2024, 10:17 PM
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-07-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 28
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-07-2024, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 42
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Re: TH407C Telehandler 1:14 scale
https://i.ibb.co/hBm33sx/outrunner-machined-face-1.jpg
Nothing like cutting up a new motor. Had to skim cut the back face and the outer edge to fit the chassis
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-07-2024, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Gradall XL5100 V 1/14 Scale 3D Printed
Moving fast on this.you're serious about the cabin fever deadline.
How will the truck vs upper structure electronics be sorted? Two receivers and pass power through the slip ring? Send power and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-05-2024, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-25-2024, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 42
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Re: TH407C Telehandler 1:14 scale
Best result with brass would be some weld beads to fixture, then flow the solder over it for more strength imo. Decorative welded brass has been fine.
I had terrible results with aluminum. Tried...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-25-2024, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 128
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
1.125" plastic slab sounds like a great lathe base.
That's a relief the lathe isn't as far gone as feared. I use 3N1 oil since I usually have it on hand as an "indoor" oil.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-25-2024, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 42
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Re: TH407C Telehandler 1:14 scale
Thanks frizzen
Agreed brass is way easier to work with. Been able to weld a couple parts as brass. Was way tougher. The soot ddmckee brings up is for real. Stainless is a pain to shape. Some...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-24-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 128
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Sherline lathe is my most used tool by far. My matching mill is CNC but I don't use it as much. CNC quickly became a hobby within a hobby. I just want the parts. Super exciting to see you've busted...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-22-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 43
Re: TH407C Telehandler 1:14 scale
Laser cut isn't too bad cost wise. Both chassis were $180 shipped from Send Cut Send. Carbon steel is less, quantity discount starts at qty 2. Used to use a local water jet shop which was a bit...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-21-2024, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 42
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Re: TH407C Telehandler 1:14 scale
On to the breakthrough of how to fabricate small tube: I used 4mm annealed stainless steel tube. It's very thick wall ~1mm. Comically expensive so i am looking for alternate sources. This should...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-21-2024, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 42
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TH407C Telehandler 1:14 scale
This project has been on and off for over a decade. It's closer than ever, but in a way i'm starting over. Original chassis in 2014 was brazed together. It worked well, but was not very square. My...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
11-21-2024, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 128
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Pretty hardcore to make your own ubolts. Getting pretty close now. I would think having the threads formed first might be easier. A M2 die may not fit once the legs are bent.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-16-2024, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-25-2024, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 128
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Getting close! Almost every FDM printer I've used will make IDs too small. Normally I drill them out. Even the industrial printer's SLA parts I've ordered are a bit of a wildcard in term of...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-23-2024, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 128
Re: 1/16 Scale FrankenDiff
Awesome you took the CAD plunge. Alibre was at the top of my list too.
Id wager your printer is culprit. Some are better than others. Should be able to tune scaling in each direction. I've never...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-18-2024, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,759
Re: What happened?
I will say the forum has been running like a champ recently. Now we just need some content.
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Forum: General Discussion
08-11-2024, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,759
Re: What happened?
As far as I know this version of the forum software, vBulletin, is end of life. No security updates to keep the latest bots/spam out. The badguys always get better at being bad.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-11-2024, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 26
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-11-2024, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,643
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
07-24-2024, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Indy show
Checked out flights - no good options. I'd be in an airport longer than I'd be at the show. Maybe another year.
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
07-17-2024, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Indy show
2023 had a big turnout! Far enough from me I'd have to fly in which isn't practical with equipment.
Would like to attend an east coast show at some point.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-02-2024, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7
Re: Quick build: Lesu MCL8 Wheel Loader
Thanks Zabco.
I used Toucan Hobby. They accept PayPal which I prefer for international transactions. I like putting stuff together a certain way so a kit was a must for me. I'm always tempted by...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-30-2024, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Chevy K30 U-haul Maxi-mover 1973-75
Had no idea there were classic uhaul toys. You guys find the craziest things.
Some balsa furniture would be awesome. A stack of moving boxes would be great to fill up the trucks.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-29-2024, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7
Re: Quick build: Lesu MCL8 Wheel Loader
Great to hear Jerry. We'd all like some fresh content.
The green was kind of an accident. The proper machine should be yellow and grey. Almost all brands are yellow or orange which is no fun. I...
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