Forum: General Discussion
06-11-2013, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
Re: Good Soil
Thanks, this info does help as well as confirm what I was thinking.
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
06-11-2013, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,219
Re: Center drilling hole in dowel?
To give your drill bit a spot to start on a light tap with a centre punch to make a divot just like you would in metal. I mark thing out on round stock in steel all of the time just as in picture...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-10-2013, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
Good Soil
I am working on setting up a work zone for my equipment. I am wondering what guys on here would suggest for a good outdoor soil to play in? Seems to me that strait sand is not a good awnser for...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
06-08-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,153
Excavator Buckets
I recently received a rc4wd xl4200 excavator. I am quite happy with how functional this machine is. However I started building a large volume finishing bucket, smaller than stock hard ground bucket...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
05-30-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,227
Re: you want how $%^&#*@ much???
It depends on what service used with ups. Normal ups shipping is reasonable and painless. I only found the ups "saver" to be excessive expensive and not so prompt.
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
05-30-2013, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,227
Re: you want how $%^&#*@ much???
Hey guys, I am from Canada and you would think better rates tha you all down under...... On several things it would have been the same $175us and import taxes. It is that ups "saver" not much savings...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-22-2013, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,108
Re: Aeromax Overhaul
Working at a welding shop I brought in a few 20' lengths of square bar. Pricing power I paid pennies a foot for 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" material. Far cheaper than the ey stock.
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Forum: General Discussion
05-22-2013, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,189
Re: What are your other hobbies?
Thanks All for the comments on my bike. I put a Kohler Diesel into the bike. Had to do some mods to the frame to have it fit. Sorry no video of the bike in action as of yet. My wife was jut looking...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-20-2013, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,189
Re: What are your other hobbies?
Ride, ride and ride more. I have built a custom diesel powered chopper bike for myself. I ride when I can. I spend a lot of time helping a local club to raise funds to send kids with juvinal...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-20-2013, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,108
Re: Aeromax Overhaul
Lots to do yet. Went with steel as I want some weight to stabilize truck for winch work. Have lazer cut parts on order for a tail roll and several other small parts. Going to add a manual sliding 5th...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-20-2013, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,108
Re: Aeromax Overhaul
Got time in on winch deck and housing as it was raining today. Here is a mock up as is. Also decided to lower sleeper some for a pop up wide load sign....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
05-20-2013, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,108
Aeromax Overhaul
I have decided to rebuild my Aeromax. Making it into a winch tractor. Started with suspension changes to get better travel and...
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Forum: IHB Scale Models
05-14-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,806
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Forum: General Discussion
05-01-2013, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,140
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
04-22-2013, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,637
Re: A home brewed conveyor
I have bought recently from McMaster and had delivered c/o the welding shop I manage. Trouble free, 3 day shipping.
Shawn
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Forum: IHB Scale Models
04-19-2013, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 15,806
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
04-19-2013, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,022
Re: Trucking is really getting to be a B@#!h
Never fails these days. I drove truck many years and have a few similar stories. Defiantly hard to keep cool about it. Working now at a welding company and having many daily shipments it gets tough...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-17-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,039
Re: MAYBE MAD
my wife tells me I am MAD all of the time when it comes to this hobby. I have said many times if you want it and think its good go for it!!!!!!!! ( My sweet wife does support me in all this crazy...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-07-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 90,583
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
04-02-2013, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,115
Re: Straight edge cuts
I agree with ya Espeefan on the cut. But when comparing price of equipment ill take the shear. I bought a little one that works great on 22 ga steel. 8" working width and gives real clean cts for...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
03-31-2013, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,115
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
03-16-2013, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,379
Re: welding helmet
Very crucial point, "It you eyes". Don't be afraid to try several helmets and find the one that works best for your use. As well we are all different, what works great for me may not work well for...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-19-2013, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,290
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Forum: General Discussion
02-17-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,998
Re: broken fifth wheel
There are several alum. Ones for sale. I would suggest that approach if you are loading it often.
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
02-08-2013, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,079
Re: Chroming parts?
Time will tell, if I am not happy with quality I will not do work for others. Though after talking to the ep from Florida again today things should work well.
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