Forum: Metal forming & tools
08-23-2016, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,759
Re: making track pads
Yes, I am learning very rapidly to keep the dirt out of the tracks. No pics handy, but the links are breaking at the pin, the pin is a very hard, solid, chromed, ?steel? Pins show no wear.
Had...
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Forum: Scale Buildings, Warehouses and Structures.
08-23-2016, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 16,102
Re: Mini City
Roots will work thru the concrete even at 2". I suggest you put down pond liner first.
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
08-22-2016, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,759
Re: making track pads
I have used both for metal, plus I have a local Metal Supermarkets so I don't have to pay shipping.
New question to add to the mix, since this is a very repetitive process, is it possible to...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
08-22-2016, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,759
making track pads
Folks that machine are my targets here. My 4200xl with the Soyland upgrade motors breaks tracks frequently due to little rocks getting in. His system has fuses and they do blow when I get them in...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-20-2016, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,841
Re: Electrical question
Well, if like most tracked vehicles, each side should be on different channel if using two different motors for a few reasons. Motors will need to run in opposite directions. Pirouette requires one...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-15-2016, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,092
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Forum: Soyland Industries
08-12-2016, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 58,801
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-01-2016, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
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Forum: General Discussion
08-01-2016, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,873
Re: DXR2 experience
Thanks David. Any experience with it in hard pack? Will it break it up with the digger in the rear?
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-31-2016, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
Re: 4200 XL shear pin repair
Of note, I made a new shear pin out of a piece of mild steel I had. Not sure how hard it should be, not hard to fix this really. If just the shear, you don't even need to remove the motor actually....
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-31-2016, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
Re: 4200 XL shear pin repair
You can see the hole in the output shaft in this photo.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1RzRboj39F4/V55cLQ3AtPI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/7Q8vNENNVFc7lFhJ_lQxDzXQpyskr2WuACCo/s800/20160730_082024.jpg
But I...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-31-2016, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
Re: 4200 XL shear pin repair
Now you can remove the sprocket assembly from the motor, do not loose the O-ring. Also this is opportunity to grease the bearing with good waterproof grease. Picture shows the sprocket off. BUT if...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-31-2016, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
Re: 4200 XL shear pin repair
So for now, until someone fixes this for me, you will have to click on the links.
The two little set screws on the outer cap that are 180 degrees from each other need to be removed completely,...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-31-2016, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
4200 XL shear pin repair
Have read many posts about the track system in the 4200XL. One broke the other day on me and I got inside to figure it out.
Seems there is just a shear pin in there, the rest is all metal and...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-29-2016, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,873
DXR2 experience
Does anyone on this site have the Eagle Mach DXR2 dozer? Looking for feedback on it. Considering. So far very happy with the XL excavator.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-20-2016, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,087
Number 1
Acquired my first piece. Got a 'used' 1400 XL off ebay. Not too used as the photo will show...if I get it on here.
Okay, it has the 4 valve version. What is the difference, and what does the...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
07-18-2016, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,452
From Washougal
I guess is time to introduce myself. Retired EMT Paramedic who has been involved in RC airplanes and helicopters for the last 20 years. Got bored with all of it. The last build was a 1/3 scale...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-18-2016, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 437
Views: 196,730
Re: First build ,cat D11
I have been scale modeling for over 55 years. Though my specialties have not been in metal, I have done significant subjects in perfect scale. Done this also with RC airplanes and helicopters. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-18-2016, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,510
Running in water
I see several videos of equipment running in water deep enough that the motors or more may be totally or partially submerged.
Is this stuff waterproof/undamaged by water, or are these specially...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-17-2016, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,619
Before I re-invent the wheel
Would like a D10-D11 type Cat dozer in 1/12, or 1/14. Scale but not exact scale. I am very, very slow at solidworks. Cannot locate any drawings for previous online....
Need basic plans that...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
07-10-2016, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,320
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Forum: General Discussion
07-09-2016, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,429
Radio setup w/ hydraulic
To many pages of research to remember where, but I saw something about mixing in pump speed increase during hydraulic use and lower speed while not actually using the hydraulic in order to save...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-08-2016, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Re: Vario versus?????
Maybe, Ed. Maybe someone knows something I don't know. Before I spend on something like this I need info and it just isn't puttin' the right food on the plate for me to make any decision. Many a...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-08-2016, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
Vario versus?????
Okay, let's keep this civil as often this type of thread can get out of hand. Please express your opinions without bashing someone else.
I am very familiar with Vario products in the helicopter...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-08-2016, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,859
Re: Sources
Vario has very good stuff, my experience with their helicopters tells me that. It also tells me that with some caution, you can do almost as well with Chinese stuff if you are prudent about which...
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