Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2011, 10:14 AM
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Re: TheMachinist
The second loader is finally done.
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l539/TheMachinistman/DSC06522.jpg
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-24-2011, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,588
Re: TheMachinist
Got the front axle built today and I'll form the leaf springs tommorow. Now if I could only remember to bring my camera to the shop and then figure out how to attach photos via photobucket into this...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-22-2011, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,588
Re: TheMachinist
I was impressed with the quality of construction even though it's a Chinese copy. At least I won't feel bad cutting it up. This one will only be 2 wheel drive. I'm going to save the 4x4 drivetrain...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-20-2011, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Wow the truck turned out great! You sure put alot of detail into this project. everytime I look at the pictures I find something else i missed before.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-18-2011, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,588
Re: TheMachinist
The Bruder was my first attempt at an RC conversion.
Now I'm going to try to mod this dump truck. Origionally i thought it was a 1960 vintage Tonka but it is actually a Chinese replica of a 1949...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-18-2011, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 10,588
TheMachinist
Bruder Conversion video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fczbMnM2yCY
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-18-2011, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck
Small haul
They absolutely are. I,m going to follow in your footsteps again and build a Tonka dump truck, I just picked up a 1960 Tonka with a red cab and green box from a friend. He had it in...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-17-2011, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck
Finally. I have my Mil spec tires and motors for the ADT. Now I just have to reorder the Aluminium for the rims as I used it all up on a customers job.
In the mean time I have been busy.
I built a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-31-2011, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 92,956
Re: Bruder Delta tracked loader
My Bad :o
I should have mentioned that so there wasn't any confusion and yes Albert is one of the best guys I've met as well. This hobby seems to be full of great people and I look forward to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-31-2011, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 92,956
Re: Bruder Delta tracked loader
I measured the energy consumption of the loader in working conditions at the Campbell River show today.
The little guy pulled 600MAH out of a 1200MAH battery in 1 full hour of continuous running...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-31-2011, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Steamer
Glad to see you start a thread.
I had a great time at the show.
Thanks Albert for letting me run the Skid Steer. Now I have to scrub all the coal dust off of it before I return it:D
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-23-2011, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,857
Re: Looking for info on an Old Butler Bros Truck
Well we found a set of working drawings for the truck and my dad had them scaled to 1"=1'. Working off actual size plans looks like it should be fairly straight forward. Now comes the fun part....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-03-2011, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,857
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-02-2011, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,857
Looking for info on an Old Truck
My Dad sent me this photo of an Old Butlers Bros. logging truck. It was used for a short period of time on the West coast of Canada until it was decided the braking system wasn't up to the steep...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-29-2010, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 512
Views: 437,444
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-29-2010, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Re: RCLogger
The D8 is really coming along ! The blade looks very good. What make are the cylinders?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-06-2010, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 22,186
Re: Barge-Mounted Clamshell Crane
Beautiful work!
I really like the detail with brass components. It sure works smooth and quickly. I'll be looking forward to some close up shots of the drive systems and structure.:cool:
Jordy
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-05-2010, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck
Just an update.
No I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. I'm busy waiting for parts to arrive before I start the build.:(
I will update as soon as I have something picture worthy.
Thanks...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-23-2010, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-23-2010, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck
I think I've figured out a simple system for mechanical cylinders for the box dump mechanism. It will do away with the scissor lift but I'm not sure how it will look on the truck until I make a...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-23-2010, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,989
Re: Is this too long?...
If it was shaft driven it would take 20 seconds to get rid of the slack in the driveline before moving every time you changed direction:rolleyes:
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Forum: Welcome New Members
11-23-2010, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,314
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
11-23-2010, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 13,106
Re: Help with a bandsaw
My shop uses Thomas Skinner for our saw blades and we have a machine that takes an odd size so they custom make blades for us. At the same cost as an standard blade. The number of teeth and set...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-23-2010, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 92,956
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-23-2010, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 21,752
Re: Moxy articulated dump truck
Steamer
Thanks for the info on the screw drive motor. I hadn't taken the time to do the math. I'm going to start in on the design work tommorow after I've shovelled all the snow.
Lou
Thanks for...
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