1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline

[9W Monighan]

Well after the big computer crash last week I'm back running but big problems with my Cad Cam program working with Windows 7. Luckily I still have all my files and thousands of pictures from the old hard drive still there. I have it fixed partially and will be looking for another old computer with XP or Vista. to run just the BobCad stuff. I also found out my old Autocad 2000LT won't work either. Now I have to buy a new version for 2012
I would have had some more done on the A frame if I wasn't occupied with these computers.
Today I ordered 100' of 3/64'' cable off ebay but not enough for all the suspension ropes to try on the boom. I want to try to get it ready by May 8th for the Lakeside Sand and Gravel show and then May 20-22 Brownsville,PA.

[Car5858]

Sorry to hear that your system went down. As for getting a copy of 2012, don't bother, it has many problems with compatiablity. If you can find AutoCad 2009, that would be the one to use. It is the most stable since 2008 release.
Autocad 2000 full version dosen't require a key code and can be loaded onto any xp or win 7 64bit computer. You just have to make sure that your Win 7 installation can run 64 and 32 bit programs.

I will try to locate you a copy of the Acad 2000 version if you want.

Carl

[9W Monighan]

Originally Posted by Car5858

Sorry to hear that your system went down. As for getting a copy of 2012, don't bother, it has many problems with compatiablity. If you can find AutoCad 2009, that would be the one to use. It is the most stable since 2008 release.
Autocad 2000 full version dosen't require a key code and can be loaded onto any xp or win 7 64bit computer. You just have to make sure that your Win 7 installation can run 64 and 32 bit programs.

I will try to locate you a copy of the Acad 2000 version if you want.

Carl

Thanks Carl,
I tried the 2000LT but it wouldn't load because of the 32bit vs 64bit.
I don't know how to operate Autocad very well but now I'm forced to learn. I downloaded a demo of 2012LT and It is working slow but I guess that's because it's running through the internet. It's really hard for me to learn how to do any new things these days. I guess my brain is working without enough Ram

[Car5858]

Originally Posted by 9W Monighan

I guess my brain is working without enough Ram

Confusion is my default setting

I stopped by the post office this morning, you should have it by Wednesday.

[9W Monighan]

Well I managed to get some done this weekend on some of the suspension rope sheaves. I still need to make some brackets that'll get attached to the boom chords that will hold the small shackles I made up.
Steps for making a shackle:
Turn a 3/8'' sq.

Mill inside flat





Bend


Mill ends round


Finished parts

[TheMachinist]

No detail left untouched
You are without a doubt one of the best craftsmen I've seen work with metal.

Jordy

[Brian in PA]

Truly amazing work Steve!!

Brian