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Old 09-23-2013, 10:06 PM
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Yeah I will have to pin it on. Most 1:1's have pins or a loop of cable and a shackle or something. I have a lot more work to do on it but just had to try it out to see if it would work...
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Old 09-23-2013, 10:47 PM
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Like the guy from "Gold Rush", drill holes, drill holes, drill holes!
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Old 09-23-2013, 11:17 PM
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Like the guy from "Gold Rush", drill holes, drill holes, drill holes!
Haha as long as I'm not like Todd Hoffman! There's no clanking hats in my garage!lol
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Old 09-24-2013, 09:43 AM
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Well done so far, and the pictures are great.
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Old 09-24-2013, 01:34 PM
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Very nice work. You work really fast!!
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Old 09-24-2013, 02:08 PM
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Amazing work with the Tig, super cool rig!
I've got firewood envy!
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Old 09-24-2013, 08:51 PM
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Thanks guys. I have never had anyone tell me that they have 'firewood envy' before!lol

Modelman, I don't think I build all that fast I just treat every build like a job that pays by production not by the hour...I guess that's how I was raised.lol

I think I figured out a simple solution to my lifting hitch problem. I made up a hook and welded it to the front of the trailer. Then took a piece of cable and looped it through the ring on the center of the bunk. The natural tension in the cable keeps it on the hook and all you have to do is pinch the loop together and it comes off....no drill holes, drill holes!haha I also added some bracing to the hitch, shortened it to the proper length and add some stabilizer blocks that rest on the bunk if the trailer tips too far(not shown in pics).








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Just when I dont think my favorite model of all time can get better it does every time!!! Keep up the awesome details coming..
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Old 09-24-2013, 11:07 PM
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Sweet set-up!! I have around 12 cords stacked up every winter, and we burn about half that over a winter. One thing that I don't have is r/c equiptment to help me with it
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Old 09-25-2013, 06:06 PM
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That is fantastic, Thanks for sharing with us.
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Old 09-25-2013, 07:07 PM
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Very nice work. That truck turned out really nice.

Nice aluminum welding too.
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Old 09-25-2013, 09:51 PM
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Another home run Reg! Have you considered some scale rail road ties, to put under the beaver tail when loading the hoe?
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Old 09-25-2013, 09:56 PM
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Just when I dont think my favorite model of all time can get better it does every time!!! Keep up the awesome details coming..
That's a pretty huge deal to hear somebody say that and I really appreciate it! This truck has become my pride and joy. I don't know if I will ever build anything else that I will have as much pride in.

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Sweet set-up!! I have around 12 cords stacked up every winter, and we burn about half that over a winter. One thing that I don't have is r/c equiptment to help me with it
We only burn about two cords per winter but I enjoy cutting it and the extra keeps the wolf away from the door this time of year.

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Very nice work. That truck turned out really nice.

Nice aluminum welding too.
Thanks a lot. The welding can be tricky sometimes but I just keep at it and hope to improve as I go.


Todays progress...I added a lifting strap, deck boards on the reach, and tie downs along the side of the deck.







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Old 09-26-2013, 01:34 PM
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Nice trailer Outstanding welding. This is the 1 thing that I never learned how to do Would really come in handy for some of my builds.
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Clever solution to keeping it held down, but I think Tony B. will be disappointed cause you didn't drill holes!
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Old 09-26-2013, 07:37 PM
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Haha Tony B can help me drill holes in my next project...come to think of it, I would have drilled holes in my truck if I thought that I was going to find gold in it...
No work progress today but I did try to load and haul around my skidder for a bit. It is so nose heavy that the front motor runs out of grunt while trying to crawl up the ramps in reverse. If you load it head first it goes on fine but doesn't fit well on the deck that way. It looks like I really can't drive in the video(really can't) but if I don't start up the ramps crooked the blade hangs up. I guess if I ever finish the hydraulics that shouldn't be a problem... On a positive note though, the cable seems to hold the lowbed on the bunk perfectly!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRxTn...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
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Old 09-26-2013, 09:10 PM
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I think Neil's (doodlebug) suggestion about using some scale railroad ties is a good one. That or maybe back into a burm or ledge. I'm sure it would load easier that way. Just a thought...
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Old 09-26-2013, 09:34 PM
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Haha, I missed the post from Neil so I went back and checked it out...I guess we were posting at the same time kinda. That is a good idea and I did cut extra planking when I made the deck boards thinking that I would need some blocking. I think once the hydraulics are working on the skidder it will be OK. I should be able to push up a bit of material with the blade or even put the blade down while backing onto the trailer for added lift. At any rate it has been fun seeing how things go onto the lowbed...
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Old 10-01-2013, 10:20 PM
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Well it was a terrible day for painting but I managed to get a coat or three on the lowbed anyway. I haven't painted the rear suspension yet but at least the frame is done.





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Old 10-01-2013, 10:38 PM
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Reg, thanks for the BS session today. it was great to catch up on all that's been happening. As I said before, the truck looks great and the trailer looks awesome with a little paint on it. Great Work!!!!
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