Snochaser's Construction Co. Builds

[dirtpusher9]

Really nice work Ben. Insted of it being able to spin 360, you could put stops on it so it would swivel to a limited range. Just a thought.

[Finster]

Great job on the grapple and the skidder itself. Have you checked with any machine shops to see if they could make a mini rotator for it? No clue what they might charge for that, but it's an option if you really want it to be able to spin full 360.

Another option might be to use those linear actuators for the grapple cylinders and an electrical slip ring instead of hydraulic.

[chaseracer]

looking good, the grapple looks strong. nice work,

[Snochaser]

Originally Posted by chaseracer

looking good, the grapple looks strong. nice work,

Thank you Sir.

-Ben

[Snochaser]

Originally Posted by Finster

Great job on the grapple and the skidder itself. Have you checked with any machine shops to see if they could make a mini rotator for it? No clue what they might charge for that, but it's an option if you really want it to be able to spin full 360.

Another option might be to use those linear actuators for the grapple cylinders and an electrical slip ring instead of hydraulic.

Were would I get a electrical slip ring. I had run this through my mind but not sure how to make the actuator operate in two directions?

I love to have someone machine me a knuckle/swivel.

Thanks for the ideas.

-Ben

[Snochaser]

Originally Posted by dirtpusher9

Really nice work Ben. Insted of it being able to spin 360, you could put stops on it so it would swivel to a limited range. Just a thought.

I have thought of something like that, but not sure how to do it. I don't know if I could run it through the speed control and then limit it through my remote.

-Ben

[modelman]

Snochaser-here is one,not sure about overall size. e-bay has lots of them-
http://cgi.ebay.com/KYM06A-Slip-Ring...98970549876719

[Snochaser]

Oh wow, that is slick. Thanks

-Ben

[Snochaser]

Still can't figure out how to make it a powered rotation so, it will rotate freely.

Made some progress and I Muggy welded with great success..wooohoo!!!!!!!
The parts I "welded" are the lower parts of the knuckle- two pieces of channel back-to-back. Sweet!! I am happy with the articulation of it, turned out real nice for me. Man I need some hydraulics!!!!!!!!!!






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-Ben

[td9clyde]

looking good yep hydralics look to be next keep up the great work!

[SmallHaul]

Looks great, should be fun to operate.

[rc_farmer]

That is looking really good.

[Snochaser]

Here is a pic or two for size reference.





-Ben

[bigford]

wow real nice build
where are you going to get the Hydraulics from?
and do you have a website for them

[Snochaser]

PMD if they ever come in!!!

[Claus]

Very nice machine, any idea how much time you have in it so far?

[RCLogger]

Looks good Ben

I see a lowbed in your future. lol

greg

[Iron Art]

Ben, Your Skidder is looking good, With the Hydraulics and a little paint you will be ready for the woods. Next build? Fred

[Snochaser]

Next build will be a lowboy for sure, at the rate of hydro's coming available, I will probably have the trailer done before they arrive.

Originally Posted by Iron Art

Ben, Your Skidder is looking good, With the Hydraulics and a little paint you will be ready for the woods. Next build? Fred

[Justinside]

That is looking real nice!