Wa 500 Rebuild

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by JDH429

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words and hope to get the axles finished and put together this week. Waiting on a 2mm tap to clean the threads out of the axle housings. Shouldn't be too long, McMaster Carr is 40 min away from me and I can order something online before 9 am and get it the same morning.

Well hurry up then! People are expecting day to day updates here!

Looking great!

[JDH429]

Thank you everyone. I just wanted to say to anyone who has posted on my builds that if it seems like I have not commented much on your threads it's only because I've been so busy lately. It's been a great experience being here and meeting all of you. It seems a bit selfish to post and receive all the support and not to return the favor. I just wanted to say I appreciate all the comments and don't want to seem like a jerk for not supporting your threads.

Originally Posted by RCP57

Well hurry up then! People are expecting day to day updates here!

Looking great!

Lol, thank you, will try to keep the real time updates coming.

CDM, I tried it out of steel to see what happens. I hope I get the welder back soon. If I'm not happy with the cab I may make it out of alum instead. Thanks for checking in.

Nate, great place.

CDM, so your familiar with MC and what a huge place it is. Being inside there is a sight to see.

Small Haul, thank you sir! Im gonna pm you about that. Thanks

Rctech, thanks, me too. Think I'm gonna go with that design.

[MitzuRazing]

This is awesome
Glad I can follow your progress

And also, I read thru the thread of your 3d printed cabin and that inspired me to try out this new tech , so a RepRap Mendelmax 1.5 it will be (I have ordered the printed plastic parts and 20/20 frame already)

Looking forward to seeing more of this build!

[JDH429]

Originally Posted by MitzuRazing

This is awesome
Glad I can follow your progress

And also, I read thru the thread of your 3d printed cabin and that inspired me to try out this new tech , so a RepRap Mendelmax 1.5 it will be (I have ordered the printed plastic parts and 20/20 frame already)

Looking forward to seeing more of this build!

Glad to help light that fire.
Looking forward to seeing your setup when you are up and running.
Thanks for watching my builds.

Heres the latest on this loader.

Had to make some new mounting rings for the motors as the originals are just staying on the oe front end for easy future referencing.



Here they are mounted. I used nuts to strengthen things up even though i did tap the holes first...



Been looking at the 1:1 counter weight and decided to take a stab at it out of steel.



After squaring with a fly cutter. Getting this squared up is important as theres going to be some serious material being removed. Dont want anything wiggling around in the vise.



Weight is 3lbs. Im not sure if i should hollow some of it out. Im thinking too much weight could be excessive wear on the gear reduction?...In the dirt it shouldnt be an issue. On pavement overtime..maybe. But it will definitely keep the back end planted.





Starting on the rear body, grinding both sides to the same dimensions.









The battery access door will be the rear upper plate with the nice contoured bend on the back. Having some trouble figuring out how to attach it neatly. Would like to hinge it but that doesnt seem to want to work well and keep the gap between the stationary plate the hinge is mounted to (the top of the body) and the hinged plate edge. The gap will be too noticeable. Maybe i need a special interior hinge...idk