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Old 08-03-2015, 03:45 PM
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True to form, thinking of another build project.

I bought a cheap hobby engine crawler crane a few years ago with plans to upgrade the electronics and see if I could dig dirt or atleast feed the screener with it. Well, within a matter of months the cheap plastic tracks ( sure ain't rubber ) all cracked, split and fell apart. No big deal but it adds to the cost of upgrading and with exchange rates as they are makes it too costly.

Well I'm famous for plan B and here it is!

I'm going to use this as a dock crane. None of my cargo is actually heavy so no upgrades needed to the boom and hoist system. Just going to put a hook on it, modify the sprockets to drive on rails along the dock and install a ESC to control tramming speed.







At first I was thinking of just cutting a hole in the dock and dropping the crane in to conceal the lower structure but figure the rails idea will make it much more versatile.
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Old 08-03-2015, 03:59 PM
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Oh my friend, you have it bad... Time to seek help.
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Old 08-03-2015, 04:36 PM
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Oh my friend, you have it bad... Time to seek help.
go big or go home eh Reg? You may have a point but the wife isn't looking at me weird yet so I'm still ok.
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Old 08-03-2015, 06:24 PM
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go big or go home eh Reg? You may have a point but the wife isn't looking at me weird yet so I'm still ok.
She probably just feels sorry for you!
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Old 08-04-2015, 12:55 AM
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Instead of rails, just slot the surface with a skil saw?
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Old 08-04-2015, 07:47 AM
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Mario how long is the track you need I could send you some real rail . Mike
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Old 08-04-2015, 08:17 PM
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All looks great Mario!! With the reach of crane and having it able to move that distance it should function well!! Can't wait to see!!
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Old 08-07-2015, 12:44 PM
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She probably just feels sorry for you!
She must! She's still here!

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Instead of rails, just slot the surface with a skil saw?
I like that idea Joe! I was worried that if I made rails out of wood they could warp in the elements but cutting slots won't move and should work......I'm gonna test that out on a chunk. Thanks

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Mario how long is the track you need I could send you some real rail . Mike
thanks for the offer Mike. It's just shy of 5ft. Hold on for a bit though. I'm going to try Joes suggestion first.

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All looks great Mario!! With the reach of crane and having it able to move that distance it should function well!! Can't wait to see!!
Thanks RW. I agree being able to move is a big plus. I figure this way I can load a trailer parked in the dock slot or can park a trailer parallel along the dock and load there.....for those who can't back the trailer into a slot...... Not me though! I've got video proof I can do it!

http://youtu.be/jbAkJR4BLUs
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Old 08-14-2015, 02:39 PM
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Just got home from a trip to visit family and friends. While we were gone I happened to walk through the dollar store withi the wife and discovered some really cool mini lights!
I'm very happy with the lights I found at crappy tire and thought I was doing good with 4 bucks per light. But these other lights are much better and cheaper! Very bright, head and arm pivot and hold in whatever position, kinda look like street lights and..... 1.25 each. Replacement battery cost is 3 for 1.25.
So a win win and of course I cleaned them out . 10 lights for just under 15 bucks, can't go wrong.

So for all you Canadians on the forum, keep an eye out for these at your local dollarama.







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Old 08-14-2015, 04:22 PM
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Correction!! The wife tells me the store was Dollar Tree.
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Old 08-15-2015, 06:53 PM
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Yes, fall is coming and the days are getting shorter but that's ok. I'm ready for it this year.

Got my street lights built using 3 simple ingredients. 1/2" plumbers plastic tubing, some of those wooden plug filler things and the lights I got from Dollar Tree. Which I'm now told is US based so not just a Canadian store.

Anyway, here's how they turned out. Once again, simple, but effective.














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Old 08-15-2015, 07:24 PM
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Hi Mario love your simple lights I think my railway yard will need some ! Mike
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Old 08-15-2015, 07:58 PM
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Very nice. Looks like Pixar made your play area now. Very simple and CHEAP! Your favorite!....and mine....
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Old 08-16-2015, 03:23 PM
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You could run them with strung higher voltage DC and step down at the lights for real 1:1 look.

Nice work and they look very good.
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Old 08-16-2015, 06:34 PM
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ok so what do i need to sneak into Canada for the weekend???
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Old 08-16-2015, 07:49 PM
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ok so what do i need to sneak into Canada for the weekend???
I need some fire crackers that we can't get in Canada anymore. Those ones that look like mini dynamite sticks. Light fuse and they go bang! Kinda thing? ...can't remember what they were called.
I'd love to try and make a " blast in the pit " video.

So if your willing to smuggle explosive over the border it would be muchly appreciated.
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Old 08-16-2015, 08:02 PM
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new york to pa for some block busters then off to canada for some trucking
sounds like a plan!!! whos bailing me out of jail???
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Old 08-17-2015, 05:45 PM
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new york to pa for some block busters then off to canada for some trucking
sounds like a plan!!! whos bailing me out of jail???
Don't look at me! Ive had really bad luck last time at the border. I don't want to be 500yds from a jail!
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Old 08-17-2015, 06:01 PM
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Very nice. Looks like Pixar made your play area now. Very simple and CHEAP! Your favorite!....and mine....
Thanks Reg. All I need now is somebody in a Mickey mouse suit to wave and greet people. ... And collect admission of course.

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You could run them with strung higher voltage DC and step down at the lights for real 1:1 look.

Nice work and they look very good.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I'd like to wire them all up. As I've been dreaming I could see the entire park area lighting controlled from a main panel which I could control various areas and turn building lights on and off..... Then I came back to earth.
Always have to consider the elements and build things weather resistant. I've already got too much stuff I have to bring indoors at the end of the day.
I love having these kinds of problems.
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Old 08-17-2015, 07:39 PM
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Come on, you have to set your standards to a more adult level here and get Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella to collect admission to your theme park.
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