Forum: Construction General Discussion
03-13-2017, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,792
Re: Fumotec not selling to US?
I have a Carson LR 634 with Liembach hydraulics so far. I am needing a machine to use while my Carson is on the bench lol.
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
03-13-2017, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,792
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
03-10-2017, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,792
Fumotec not selling to US?
I got a pretty nice bonus at work and decided I wanted to buy a machine from Fumotec. I emailed them earlier this week and got back the following reply:
"Hello Stewart,
I am sorry for the late...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
01-26-2017, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 185
Views: 100,870
Re: Tremblay Excavation
Looks great! I apologize if you already posted this but I'm curious: where did you find the wires that you used from the truck to the trailer? They look really nice!
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Forum: 1:1 Your Semi's,Trucks and Equipment
01-02-2017, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,657
New Pickup
I traded in my 2014 Corvette for this 2017 Ford Raptor. It has over 13" of suspension travel, 35" tires and a twin turbo V6 putting out 450hp and 510ft/lb. I will miss my vette but this thing is a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
12-29-2016, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,494
Re: Tow Cables
I have though of making some slings from braided steel leader material (steel braided fishing line). You can get the barrel crimps as well and they should look fairly scale. I have some 100lb test...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-23-2016, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,136
Re: Is this hobby dying in the US?
I agree with a lot of things said here:
The hobby has not taken off in the US yet: not only truth but it makes the hobby less attractive due to the wait time for parts not available in the...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
12-09-2016, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,688
Re: Hello from Austin, Texas, USA!
Welcome! I am a mechanical engineer in Corpus Christi. Your previous builds look nice and your skills should suite you well for a semi. Most all awd semis are converted with aftermarket parts. There...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-09-2016, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,665
Re: My Carson 634
I don't know of a better way, it's always a pain in the a**. I suppose you could drift out the idler pin to take the tension off the idler as well.
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
11-30-2016, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,636
How much drop do you keep?
I have been trying to get my work area a little more organized lately and am struggling with deciding how many small pieces of aluminum I should keep. In this hobby, even a very small piece of...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
11-08-2016, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,867
Re: What vertical mill to buy?
Let me preface by saying: I am not a professional machinist or anything. I agree that you should buy the largest machine you can afford/handle. I'm pretty sure even a 3 phase machine can be converted...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-16-2016, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 60,953
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Forum: Construction Equipment
10-13-2016, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,665
Re: My Carson 634
Well, It's been a while since I updated this thread so I figured it's about time. I have the loader together and am enjoying it. There have been a few bumps along the way..... I have had to...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-27-2016, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,443
Re: Smoke systems?
I have thought of experimenting with an electronic cigarette and some kind of a fan. They have some called "drippers", very simple and put out a lot of vapor. The liquid for the ecig can be...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
09-06-2016, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,820
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-01-2016, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 15,329
Re: Track Loader or Wheel Loader
I have the LR 634 and live in a sandy coastal region so the tracks work well for me. It does not get stuck. As for the work required to build the kit, for me it's half the fun!
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Forum: Electronics tech
02-25-2016, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,850
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Forum: Electronics tech
02-25-2016, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,850
Leimbach valve servo
Can anyone recommend a servo (brand/model no.) for my Leimbach hydraulic valves? I ordered some servos from Tower but they are too small, I think I got a micro servo and need a mini servo? Any help...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-26-2016, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,665
My Carson 634
Well, I just got my first piece of equipment. I bought the kit on ebay with the Carson ESC, spindle drives and radio. I am not impressed, needless to say I have already ordered the Liembach kit...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-27-2015, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,212
Re: Project "Gin Hauler"
Made a little more progress recently. Its finally cooling down enough in South Texas to play in my garage.
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-01-2015, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,212
Re: Project "Gin Hauler"
Thanks for the tip bigford, I tried 1/8" stick rods last night with poor results. Gin pole trucks are basically a cheap, dangerous crane. they are used for moving and assembling drilling rigs,...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-26-2015, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,212
Project "Gin Hauler"
Pole truck:
So I have started making a Gin Pole truck, similar to what we see in oil the patch down in South Texas, still in the early stages as you can see.
The drive train consists of a stock...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
08-04-2015, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,874
Re: Hello from Corpus Christi Tx
Thank you all for the kind welcome. I just got a photobucket account so my first project post should be soon......
BRICKNICK - that kind of stuff still happens today.... A co-worker of mine...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
06-23-2015, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,874
Hello from Corpus Christi Tx
Howdy all, I recently got the RC bug and am trying it out. My first purchase was a king hauler and a Grizzly 6 x 20 milling machine. I took a couple of machining and welding classes in college...
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