Forum: Metal forming & tools
01-29-2014, 06:15 PM
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Views: 6,574
Re: First lathe
I would have to agree with rsd53, it also looks like it would be a pain in the but to use because it is so small. We have a Sherline in our shop I have only used it a few times but I was impressed...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-28-2014, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
Re: King hauler Dump Truck
Thats kind of what I am going for is a truck that you would see in your area working everyday and the owner fabricating his own parts.:D
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-28-2014, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
Re: King hauler Dump Truck
well I cut the brush guard (or what ever you want to call it) out today with he waterjet out of 1/8" stainless. I like it but I am not sure if I am going to use it. Its not mounted thats why it is...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-26-2014, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
Re: King hauler Dump Truck
Thanks, I wasn't really sure about the paint at first but I am starting to really like it now. The black and orange is vinyl.:)
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-26-2014, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
Re: King hauler Dump Truck
Here are a few more pictures of the new bumper, I like this styrene stuff. I think I am going to make a brush guard for it as well.:D
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae271/22fatcat/DSCF1070.jpg...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-25-2014, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-25-2014, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
Re: King hauler Dump Truck
:) I have decided to try my hand at styrene and make a new front bumper I also added a ladder to the side of the dump body :Dhttp://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae271/22fatcat/DSCF1069.jpg...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-25-2014, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-25-2014, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,218
Re: King hauler Dump Truck
:) Hey guys, I have a question about antennas. What are most of you using for the antenna? In most of the pics I do not see any just wondering any input is welcome Thanks:bounce:
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-25-2014, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
Re: Breaking Bad, Fleetwood Bounder
I have been toying with the idea of using a cordless drill motor and gearbox assembly from a Ryobi drill that I have, its a two speed. Any ideas on that I just thought it would be a little different...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-24-2014, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 18,132
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-24-2014, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
Re: Breaking Bad, Fleetwood Bounder
well I worked on the frame today despite the cold and burned up a bunch of fuel:lol: the rear leaf springs are from a Tamiya High lift and the fronts are from a King...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-24-2014, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-24-2014, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
Re: Breaking Bad, Fleetwood Bounder
:mad: Man it's just to cold out, I do not want to turn on the heat in the garage it will cost me a fortune. and I have lots of work to do. :mad:
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-20-2014, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-16-2014, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-15-2014, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
Re: Breaking Bad, Fleetwood Bounder
Here are some new photos of the Bounder, not a lot of progress and some set backs. I had to open up the wheel openings to fit the King Hauler tires:mad:
and then I got one of them in the wrong spot...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-13-2014, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 19,982
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-12-2014, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-10-2014, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
Re: Breaking Bad, Fleetwood Bounder
I would also like to say that I am very impressed with a lot of the builders on here some of you do not have access to high tech equipment and manage to build some really amazing things. My biggest...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-10-2014, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
Re: Breaking Bad, Fleetwood Bounder
yea I am lucky to have a job that gives me access to all these cool things. But even with all the cool stuff I still like to do things with manual machines and by hand.:D
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-09-2014, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-08-2014, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-08-2014, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 26,205
Re: Service truck
That is a nice truck, I don't know why I did not see it until know. I like the unusual builds very nice work.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
01-08-2014, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 25,939
Re: Breaking Bad, Fleetwood Bounder
The 3d printed gave me some presents today. also waterjeted the ladder and a couple of mirrors out of stainless steel.http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae271/22fatcat/Bounder/DSCF1026.jpg...
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