Logging & Construction Equipment

[kerst]

Very nice!

Kerst

[TRUCKMAKER]

Absolutely outstanding!

[Lil Giants]

Great work all around Lou.

[thetractorfan]

Amazing scraper!
It looks like the real thing already!

[Radar]

Yup looks really good !! Magon sure have came along way with there cylinders. What pump did u go with?

[modelman]

T-N-T-Lou-now I understand the steering. It just takes me awhile. I look forward to seeing this model finished and moving some dirt. Great work so far.

[tracksntreadslou]

Havent had much time to work on the pan much for the summer but am back on it now ..time well wasted lol..thanks to everyone for your comments ...great having this good forum support ..heres a few pics of what i have been up to..

[DADSGARAGE]

Wow!!! That's one interestingly cool machine, the mechanical design is totally awesome!! Really like this build....well done!!
KP

[Rvjimd]

This will be REALLY COOL to see it moving dirt!

Looks like you are using a CNC mill? What mill, did you do your own conversion ?

About the bottom of the pan, looks like a spiral in with an end mill? Would that have been better with fewer straight passes and a fly cutter or face mill, or is this a function due to the CNC operation? Please know I am NOT a machinist, just trying to add to my limited hobby skill set.

As someone else earlier in the thread stated, PLEASE finish this. It looks great now and will be fantastic with some dirt on it!

Jim

[tracksntreadslou]

thanks for all you comments gents ..im on a roll now and having a hard time taking time out to post and take more pics ...spending alot of time on the cad as well

Originally Posted by oldguy70

Looking good I built a twin engine Euclid scraper years ago, it was fun. Already asked did you buy the hydraulic pump or build it. I'm building my own pumps but having problems with driving motors present ones I use are 24 vdc gives me problems when trying to fit everything. Could you tell me what motor your pump uses as I am doing my 5th model a D11 and have a room problem

Thanks
Earl

I think i remember you posting some pics some where Earl .would like to see more tho .sorry taking so long to respond ..I am going with a Jung pump .. the one that Magoom has on there website..its a little overkill for the Pan but it is a very reliable pump ..not too badly priced either ..see if i can com up with a link for you if you would like ..this one has an integrated tank ..i bought the pump with prv and using my own motor
http://www.magomhrc.com/en/hydraulic...ess-motor.html

Originally Posted by Rvjimd

This will be REALLY COOL to see it moving dirt!

Looks like you are using a CNC mill? What mill, did you do your own conversion ?

About the bottom of the pan, looks like a spiral in with an end mill? Would that have been better with fewer straight passes and a fly cutter or face mill, or is this a function due to the CNC operation? Please know I am NOT a machinist, just trying to add to my limited hobby skill set.

As someone else earlier in the thread stated, PLEASE finish this. It looks great now and will be fantastic with some dirt on it!

Jim

Hey Jim ...I am using a small Taig 6 inch y travel and 12 inch x travel .Most of everything was put together ..I still had to install the limit switches and set up the machine ..some days were pretty frustrating but have a good handle on it now .the spindle motor was not quite cutting it .. no pun intended ..lol so i found a Delta bench grinder motor thats has more balls ..working well for what I need to do with it ..
The spiral in the bowl bed was done with a program option ..just set it up and walk away ..probably take less time with a bigger bit bit my collets are quite small

[modelman]

T-n-T-Lou-you have a lot going on there but looks like you have everything under control. Keep up the great work!!

[FabOne]

AWESOME job!! I've been wanting to build or convert a pan/scraper.

-Terry

[Trucker_Jo]

That looks killer!

[jack van]

looking good lou oh just to let you know sold house in royston and bought one in cambeleriver

[oldguy70]

Looking good I built a twin engine Euclid scraper years ago, it was fun. Already asked did you buy the hydraulic pump or build it. I'm building my own pumps but having problems with driving motors present ones I use are 24 vdc gives me problems when trying to fit everything. Could you tell me what motor your pump uses as I am doing my 5th model a D11 and have a room problem

Thanks
Earl

[tracksntreadslou]

heres a few more pics
heres a tailgate pic like reg

[steamer]

Wow, Those hose covers and all the hose clamps turned out real nice Lou!!
The effort was worth it though as they sure look great holding all the hose in place.
The ones on the side arms turned out real nice too and you can't even tell they have four hoses inside them.
Let's try it out soon, before it gets too wet!!
Rob

[tracksntreadslou]

thanks rob ...nice that i have the time to work on it now ...here is a few more

[Kaan]

this is cool machine, very professional built.

[Lil Giants]

I think you're gonna have to build two more Lou, one for Rob & another for Greg so you can push/pull loading together

You got all the G code now, wouldn't take long to duplicate, eh?