Alum is soft and doesnt generate enough heat to use oil (especially the alloys i am using).. dont need it do i.. i mean i dont know, wouldnt think so.
Had to cut painting short today, rain is annoying. But i did get a few coats on my bucket and coupler, still needs more. im still contemplating if i want to just complete the curve cut, make lower side scoops or both. i can do either at any point now so i'll worry about it later.
would have done the lower body/base as well if weather cooperated. it's ready for paint now
also shimmed one track with all rollers and returns. i need to cut a few more shafts for the idler and sprocket. but i did get both sprockets sleeved from 8mm to 6mm shaft. it was a slight pain because i had to get the set screw holes to line without bending or destroying the sleeve. drill press was a no go.
finishing up the cab, newish hydro tank and what not. im trying to do one thing every day without adding 2 more on the to do list. good news is i can cheat under the excuse of this being my first const build. convenient
