S&M construction open for bizz nizz! [Archive]

Supermario

06-21-2014, 11:21 PM

Great idea creating this sub forum allowing us to share our projects:D:bounce:

I been digging away in my backyard the last few weeks. did a little experiment with battery life.... Dropped the hoe in a good digging spot, used no track drive, just flipped the switch and kept digging till the low level cut off. pump speed was set to 95% and using a stop watch I got exactly 25 minute run time with my Gens ace 8400 which was at 60% when I started. Since that test I find that I operate better and more comfortable when I set the pump speed at 80% and the run time on the battery is way up.

anyway, here are some pics of what I got done in that 25 minute test. Not a smooth operator yet but still managed to move a decent amount I think?.....

the 2 piles is what I accomplished.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-01_zps99065da3.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-01_zps99065da3.jpeg.html)

then after a re charge and some more work until the bugs drove me out of the yard:eek::mad:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-02_zpsc0a54875.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-02_zpsc0a54875.jpeg.html)

I plan on using the dirt for fixing and filling low spots in the road

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-01_zps4f215328.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-01_zps4f215328.jpeg.html)
http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-02_zpsba697623.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-02_zpsba697623.jpeg.html)

I need to do something with the tires on the dump truck. with a full load it wont steer very well at all:eek: I have the rear axle locked and the front tires are too soft and this is what happened.....

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image_zps9c1096d8.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image_zps9c1096d8.jpeg.html)

Decent size pile. I tried to clean it up the other day but once again, the bugs drove me crazy!:eek:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-03_zps2d12afb5.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/backyard%20park/image-03_zps2d12afb5.jpeg.html)

ive had nothing but trouble trying to upload HD videos lately but heres what worked so far.

http://youtu.be/jCrfyZ0Wez0

http://youtu.be/HOZpq-M6aic

http://youtu.be/1fkCBV6kwnA

http://youtu.be/7Id8lS0ouRE

thanks for looking :):cool:

Mario

flatdeck

06-22-2014, 08:22 AM

Great videos Mario..

Wayne

Supermario

07-05-2014, 12:00 AM

Great videos Mario..

Wayne

Thanks Wayne. As we all know, S&M is definitely the junior / low budget company compared to the Icons we have on this forum but hey, somebody has to come in last right?:rolleyes::lol:

Very happy to say we came home from the Clifford show with both loader and excavator in running condition and not broken :D

I did notice my first bolts coming loose on the hoe. during the show I noticed when I fired up the pump , it moved from the torque. Mounting bolts just coming loose, no damage to holes or bolts.All is good now:)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/image_zpsb8395add.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/image_zpsb8395add.jpeg.html)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/image-01_zps6d36e0ae.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/image-01_zps6d36e0ae.jpeg.html)

First signs of a weeping bucket cylinder. Stick n boom are still perfect.

yesterday was the first chance to do some digging again. Lots of roots but the excavator is getting through on its own with many of them. I pull the big ones out by hand:o

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/image-02_zps51a6325a.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/image-02_zps51a6325a.jpeg.html)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/image-03_zpsf7e89114.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/image-03_zpsf7e89114.jpeg.html)

My backyard heaven....:D

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/image-04_zps6da4448a.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/image-04_zps6da4448a.jpeg.html)

Things might appear relaxed and lay back at S&M construction but don't worry, we get things done! :cop::lol:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/image-05_zps103039ee.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/image-05_zps103039ee.jpeg.html)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/SnM%20Construction/image-06_zpscb6a64e6.jpeg (http://s1174.photobucket.com/user/Kinghauler2012/media/SnM%20Construction/image-06_zpscb6a64e6.jpeg.html)

oh yes I NEED a dozer! just not in the budget this summer for a "real one" but I did find something online that might fit the road work project.Should be here next week.:bounce:

I also realized it was time to get some more yard work done.:cop: Since the pit project began, I lost interest in the brush pile so it was time to move some brush:) this little plastic loader has been a real workhorse I tell ya!

http://youtu.be/YGELPDse6x4

speaking of power, check out the dump box with a full load of wet sand/dirt mix. Works great Reg!:cool: I figure atleast 30 loads run 0 issues :cool:

http://youtu.be/BgXve8ccp6M

thanks for looking.:)

Mario

tracksntreadslou

07-05-2014, 01:47 PM

:D Thats my Idea of a dream back yard ..no grass ..no flower beds ..lol..just dirt and roads ..Log it ..Burn it ..Dig it and pave it ..lol...keep those pics coming

Supermario

07-06-2014, 12:47 PM

Lol. Thanks Lou.
I'm very lucky to have such a nice area to play in and it had a lot to do with buying this house :)

It's been awhile but I made up a video from a few different angles of the digger in the pit

http://youtu.be/YvdtPs7POJY

I also reloaded this video in HD for a better view of the loader digging

http://youtu.be/1dan-D-xykY

Supermario

07-12-2014, 10:23 PM

So I cheated a little today.....:rolleyes:

I grabbed a shovel and wheel barrow and moved some dirt!:eek::o:jaw:

I gathered all the dirt from the pit so far and made a stockpile area. time for a screening plant and clean up this dirt so I can use for road base material.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/The%20pit/image-042_zpsfa3edfb7.jpeg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/catman4088/media/The%20pit/image-042_zpsfa3edfb7.jpeg.html)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/The%20pit/image-05_zpsb5077dcf.jpeg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/catman4088/media/The%20pit/image-05_zpsb5077dcf.jpeg.html)

the pit is coming along now that I have a new access ramp :D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/The%20pit/image2_zps460bf1e9.jpeg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/catman4088/media/The%20pit/image2_zps460bf1e9.jpeg.html)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/The%20pit/image-012_zpsa9044f25.jpeg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/catman4088/media/The%20pit/image-012_zpsa9044f25.jpeg.html)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/The%20pit/image-022_zps5ab0b304.jpeg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/catman4088/media/The%20pit/image-022_zps5ab0b304.jpeg.html)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/The%20pit/image-032_zpsa6b9a913.jpeg (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/catman4088/media/The%20pit/image-032_zpsa6b9a913.jpeg.html)

like I said, no more cheating if im gonna makr this project last!:eek::cop::)

and a video tour of the pit.....

http://youtu.be/rQoLc4ll7VU

Thanks for looking.:)

Mario.

flatdeck

07-13-2014, 09:54 AM

Sometimes you have to bring in some very large equipment to get a job started like a large shovel.....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Wayne

Lil Giants

07-13-2014, 01:58 PM

That's ok Mario, I have to cheat on occasion too... Like that pile of dirt in front of my house that I was hauling into back of workshop - with rain every week in June & the mosquitos getting worse by the day, I scooped the pile with my farm tractor a few weeks ago & dumped inside front of workshop... now it's a short haul in the shade & bug free to the back. ;)

Cooper

07-13-2014, 11:08 PM

Yup, I've been digging up a 30' section of 2" pipe. All has been good but now the rain has stopped and ground is becoming rock hard so I too have had to bring in a larger shovel for a ground breaker. :). Guess it's almost like blasting. !!! On my 4200 I installed a filter before pump, kept getting slower and slower stick movements. I thought the pump was wearing but must have been too small of a particle size on the filter, removed and it's like a new machine again. !!! And I hear ya on the videos too, about every third time uploading I have a failure or something!!! Or my wife or some relative callers and stops the upload (video from my phone ) a real pita!!! But looks good, keep em coming !!!

Supermario

07-20-2014, 12:46 PM

Did some more digging and some building. First step in creating a area for collecting, cleaning and storing material.

I had a good chuckle this morning as I noticed the black squirrels have been digging in the backyard and in the pit! I have a night shift working in my pit !:lol:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/7dcaa8c8965676c2961a06c39787b110_zps49d89262.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/ee34e73fb7cd149dfa9b575c1dd4dbd3_zps69d179ab.jpg

And the new processing area....

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/eb55815c71e57bebf5690f2f31b7b8a1_zps83ef8086.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/7a287081475df7b46967beb10050da0c_zps859be505.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/2b49064ba4f616e84946cdf741fd9220_zps75845249.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/b3e8b33cc74c5eb000bdb4087ea45e21_zps5c9191c8.jpg

And a video showing the unloading dock in use and my little workhorse plastic loader.:D

http://youtu.be/vPxG8CD4veo

Thanks for looking:)

Mario

Supermario

07-20-2014, 09:03 PM

Thought I was done for the day.....
Did a little more to the dump zone.:D

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/9bcaeefb4dbec01e86f45e6460184e56_zps39a3682b.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/87f32ad0b2d8be99c95c72612177d5b7_zps12cc23ff.jpg

Cooper

07-20-2014, 10:06 PM

That looks cool!! I might use your idea on some of my own, still working on getting a dump truck.

Supermario

07-24-2014, 08:46 PM

I wanted to thank Joe and Ralph for coming forward and sharing their weak moments in the RC world of construction.:D:lol:;)

As in the real world, S&M construction is going through a breakdown, low production phase :eek::mad:

The HK hoe is down,
I was done for the day and as I picked it up to bring back to the house I noticed the swing motor moved on its mount. Sure enough, motor mount plate screws coming loose.
Figured it was time to do a circle check and see what else needs attention. Motor/pump mounting plate coming loose again:eek::mad:..... Time for some locktite.

New dozer down,
Blew the right final drive after testing with a 7.4 lipo. Haven't even opened it up yet.:rolleyes:

574 loader down,
Snapped the left side loader frame arm at the pin pivot.:cop:

Dump truck is up! :D. Hasn't missed a beat since hitting the backyard, besides the odd tire blow out.:rolleyes::lol:

So with production at an all time low, I figured great time to start setting up a loading dock area. I've been so caught up in the pit work haven't done a thing for the trucks and trailers!:cop:
Thanks to the non permanent shingle road, new plan is a " super dock" . 3 full size pallets, 4 stalls and a cargo area:D

A few pics of , what I call, " land reclamation" for the new super dock area:D

Going to remove the road near the bush and use entire area as a yard and dock.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/ea7274c88fed20f0b88fb761b2a90903_zps4a4af76f.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/89c0b0646fbda6248adc09441852bc16_zps193f12a0.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/1f4c1d203b3838b7bafff7e5f0bf639f_zps6939bd0a.jpg

You can't really tell in the pics how much space I gained... Here's all the brush I removed.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/70b1dfb83d628fe7ff13dced9c4fd65d_zps3a3538ee.jpg

Thanks for looking.:):cool:

Supermario

07-31-2014, 05:36 PM

Great news! The excavator is up and running better than ever!:bounce:

I contacted RC4wd requesting some help with how to set up the 4th valve. ( thanks Ralph for asking the question )
They gave me Martin's number. Known on YouTube as diggin with Martin.
In a matter of minutes I realized I met and spoke to him at Indy 2012:)
Had a great talk and in no time had the hoe running great.

I was running this thing all wrong up till now:eek: I ran the pump from 80-95%.
Now with the 4th valve, or " metering valve" I like to call it, running properly my pump speed is set at 25% !:jaw:

No more high temps , battery life is up by 30 minutes. I got about 1hr 20 minutes run time:bounce:

Channel 8 runs the metering valve and is controlled by the dial above the left stick. It is a fixed setting and does not move during functions. The pump puts out way more than the valve can handle at full flow which generates a lot of heat and motor works hard. The dial allows you to use only the amount you need to run properly and the rest goes through the 4th valve straight back to tank.

Still got all the speed and power I had before but much easier on the system.

I'm a happy camper!

http://youtu.be/3IciGMo5GyM

doodlebug

07-31-2014, 11:55 PM

Way to go Mario :D:D:D
Cheers, Neil.

Supermario

08-02-2014, 06:24 PM

Thanks Neil .:)

Loading dock work has begun. I never did cover and take care of last years dock and rather than try to fix up, I went with all brand new pallets for this yard.
4' X 4' X 5 1/2 " hardwood last forever type pallets:D

Wanted to be sure the plywood I cap it all with is ready for the elements also. I will cover with a tarp when not in use but just to be extra sure I coated all plywood top and bottom with thompsons water seal. It will all be ready for paint in a couple days.

Here is where I'm at so far.......

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/893d91379553fee1b764b60a238d6a82_zps58105d7f.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/5a59fe9f2ef937afc0d10273e4ad8290_zpse22ea38d.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/64fa610f80c730c3ca2c5bebceefdd39_zps0adf1ff4.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/ba05223589d80b61252bab9684ff0c75_zpsba92cbbd.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/02ccc4afef4c119039c50554ac5e666e_zpscb2ad180.jpg

Here is where they sit. The off set on the right side is for a ramp down for the forklift.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/b97b7728f5fbc60d0ac36e6c4ae1fa92_zps519d0d8d.jpg

2 more dock slots to cut in this pallet....

Notice to the left by the dirt pile, there is plenty of room for 2 or 3 lawn chairs for operator field of view backing trailers and running the forklifts.
I made sure each work area has a proper seating area to go with it. :D

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/f74d9f1225013f8529af724ad6316262_zpsa3bca42e.jpg

The other dock will have 3 docks, a forklift ramp and cargo area.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/9804c9201cf3945c730812a7cb8d5bd3_zpsd3020207.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/435e45e6f5243e3b5a84774fbf08df95_zpsd1c41427.jpg

That's it for today. Back at it tomorrow and hope to paint and assemble by Monday. Gotta love a long weekend!:bounce:

Thanks for looking.:)

Mario

Supermario

08-02-2014, 07:18 PM

Also added a little safety factor around the pit edge. Made my own fencing :D.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/4081b1292793fbcdfee24c4c672cab55_zps4f45d56d.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/39d1671c6c0ed3b1d42c5b7604d83372_zps8d2de7d8.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/9bce97e8e1baf126e8f9b860bffd34a6_zps75c2fc8f.jpg

:lol:

OldVet

08-03-2014, 08:59 AM

Very impressive Mario, enjoyed watching it all.
I love the sound of the dump truck, is it a build or can ya buy one complete if you don`t mind me asking.
Thanks for sharing :cool:

Supermario

08-03-2014, 10:47 AM

Very impressive Mario, enjoyed watching it all.
I love the sound of the dump truck, is it a build or can ya buy one complete if you don`t mind me asking.
Thanks for sharing :cool:

Thanks bud.
The dump truck was built from spare parts and from all over the world. Sound system is servonaut I got from a guy in Spain . The light unit is from Checz republic, suspension parts from China, dump box from the west coast, tires from California ........ :)

OldVet

08-03-2014, 10:50 AM

Thanks bud.
The dump truck was built from spare parts and from all over the world. Sound system is servonaut I got from a guy in Spain . The light unit is from Checz republic, suspension parts from China, dump box from the west coast, tires from California ........ :)

My oh my, thanks for filling me in on that, I probably shouldn`t even be asking as a beginner .
Everyone here has some great set-ups. :cool:

headers

08-04-2014, 04:18 AM

Very nice job your doing keep it up and enjoy the hard work

crisis time

08-04-2014, 05:12 AM

Great work so far Mario keep it up
Love the excavator

Cooper

08-04-2014, 08:32 AM

Love it that you state operator comforts (seating to go along with dock!!). My wife kept asking why it was so important to have a level spot for a chair!! Then she saw one day and now I'm the lazy one!!! Lol!! I have had the screws on the excavator arm keep coming loose, the ones that hold the end of arm cylinder and the pivot screws on the arm, and bucket bolts too, kinda a bad design as if you tighten them too much you can't get it apart at a later time,, just a heads up to check and keep ya from having to shut down production to bring in the metal detecting team for lost parts!!

Supermario

08-04-2014, 07:30 PM

Thanks for the heads up on the screws Ralph. I've been keeping an eye on them since you first mentioned it. No issues yet. I wonder if your missing a spacer or washer that keeps the bolts from turning during boom and stick movement ?

So hear is the fruit of my long weekend labour. The weather did not go to plan yesterday so it's not complete yet. Still have the skirting to install and a bunch of details like railings and safety tape.
Like I said, plenty of room for good seating and view from all areas! :D

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/24774e41a3149361718a1b8b299a4602_zps64e35a5d.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/bf2e5da33076bd0685ad6bd1aab572cb_zpsba115d59.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/6fd60ba4c76e85ac3e82d9d358cb3ae9_zpscaa67a51.jpg

If your diggin in the pit and just a hoe operator, THIS is the best seat in the house! :)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/61d29170d4432e8eb28e2a33c86f9179_zps227282f9.jpg

Truckers can sit on this side! :eek::D

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/6a68dfcd79ac26d22cfa93d5d1534853_zpsbffad388.jpg

I'll let everyone in on a little secret... If you ever come play in my park, this is the best seats in the house. You can dig,load and haul from the pit to the stock pile area without moving at all. :) :lol:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/b5ba1cf239ba57e0b5d204ea73568860_zps6d2ed64b.jpg

I found a better location for the chicken coop. It's on the only road out of town, no way around it :cop:, and close to the gravel pit which seems appropriate.:cool:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/e4c1d16f2821d39e2efba5749d86aff2_zps81958dfb.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/b8707a0830a0aac7beda531c59689786_zpseea40ace.jpg

And the next dock location ....

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/08a36617b1de1e591cbe8752d7c650ef_zpsba5f624a.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/4a48377618a00d86422e7aa462e4b4a5_zps5434d4fe.jpg

The best part of all this is the handy shed deep in the backyard. All my loading dock stuff , pallets, racks, cargo...etc can be stored in the shed close at hand and not have to haul it out from the basement everytime!

Can't say I have a plan but I love how things fall into place as you go.:D:bounce:

The one thing my zone is missing is a change in elevation. Everything is too flat right now. Once the 12X20 tarp garage is gone, I want to bring in a couple yards of dirt and build up that whole back corner into another work area about 3ft from ground level.???

Anyway, that's next year! Thanks for looking:D:cool:

Mario

Cooper

08-04-2014, 10:25 PM

Wow!! Only thing I see for improvement is having the cooler next to one of those chairs or the wood stove I see!!! Lol!!! Where else can anyone drink and drive or operate heavy equipment under the influence!!! And still be completely legal doing so!!:).

Lil Giants

08-05-2014, 12:26 AM

Supermario

08-05-2014, 09:30 PM

Looking pretty good Mario. :cool:

Do you have much for blood sucking bugs around there?

You're gonna have to get busy building a crusher & screening plant this winter so you can gravel your roads next yr. ;)

Thanks Joe. We got LOTS of blood suckers this year with all the rain and a late spring. Last month was unbearable, had to wear long sleeve shirts and I bought one of those head net or mesh you cover your head with from princess auto. Without it I was done before the battery:eek:
As always August is better. Less mosquitoes and no need to bundle up anymore.:)

You read my mind on the crush and screen plant. I wanted to get started right away but keep reminding myself summer is for play, winter is build!
I'm starting to gather materials and figure out how and where it's gonna go for now.

Mario

Supermario

08-07-2014, 05:52 PM

I've been staring and drooling at pics of Lou's screening plant of course:D
Obviously not something built in a few days so it's a winter project for sure.

In the meantime, I had a eureka moment and thought of a cheap, simple and effective way to screen material! I remembered one of Joes older videos that had a simple screening deck that was struck by a cam on a motor!

With that type of set up in mind I did some more work on the stock pile area. The pegs are to give an idea of screen location and the conveyor will collect and pile the clean as the larger stuff can go directly into a dump truck or be pushed away and piled by the dozer.......

Anyway, pictures:)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/7cc0f0d1c5ad11d68612d767d00af89a_zps051385a2.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/03c5f002a56f2eb675782e9b413203d8_zpsb442ecd3.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/0c449a7ba4f37cc956018038b42144b6_zps7768bef9.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/dd19875145f5dc0958c6255fb8772a46_zps274ab5c4.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/626a04c5a518ccca984778f4f8046559_zpsc4fa73ea.jpg

What I like the most about this set up is I'll be able to grab the material with the loader and run it through the screen right away or stock pile it for the excavator to go through later.

Yup! ...I'm a RC backyard addict! :D:cop::lol:

Mario

Cooper

08-07-2014, 07:04 PM

I hear ya on the screening stuff!! When I started the pond project I left a lot of the river pebbles in the dirt, unknowingly I gave myself a reason for future screening plant and more work!! :)

Supermario

08-07-2014, 11:40 PM

I hear ya on the screening stuff!! When I started the pond project I left a lot of the river pebbles in the dirt, unknowingly I gave myself a reason for future screening plant and more work!! :)

You hit the nail on the head Ralph. That is the difference between Rc trucks and RC equipment! Moving dirt and digging holes is great compared to just driving rigs around. Don't get me wrong, I love our trucks and with a loading dock, it's a lot of fun hauling cargo around. At the end of the day, you don't see what you did, unlike digging or pushing dirt. After a couple hours I can SEE what I accomplished and makes you want to do more!

For those who haven't tried the equipment side of RC..... Beware! You think trucks are addictive?......you ain't seen nothin yet!:eek::D:lol:

Mario

Actros4160

08-08-2014, 11:52 AM

Very nice I like that. get the equipment to work and not you.:)

Supermario

08-12-2014, 08:38 PM

Very nice I like that. get the equipment to work and not you.:)

Thanks and exactly. It already takes a lot of work to create the area. :)

Mario

Supermario

08-12-2014, 09:12 PM

Screening plant project update!!!!!

For the last couple weeks I been thinking about a screening plant. Trying to think of what to use for a screen that I have around the house or can be found locally. No online orders for this build! :lol:

Well I had another eureka moment at work today.

Waiting for the next scoop to show up for rebuild so I was helping a co worker finish a service on a loader. As I pulled the air filter out to change it.....it hit me! The outer cage of the filter is metal mesh! :bounce:

After a trip to the garbage bin to find another filter and a damaged pre cleaner screen I now have 3 different grades of screen for my plant:)
So 3 screens to build , one structure........

Here's my drawing I'm working with .....:rolleyes: :lol:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/f17e7474dea0a0d06f6aa5036d78aba3_zps8a41a8e0.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/0c301123fe0cbce066a28b634aeb28a1_zpsed0c0304.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/8ee638293e029461b019adfd373aa109_zps5c97c7fa.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/b3f86633c76d3ea253a20bc7f4abecf8_zps3f9a6586.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/98324b6c1b2e3e04a3676d9bcadb307a_zpsa22355a0.jpg

The deck will shake using this motor from the air seat compressor which came from the pothauler rebuild. Another item from the scrap bin.:)

Comes with plastic mounting bracket and I can secure the existing piston onto crank and use as the deck striker.

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/9422f4558a41eb1f6f53823ae16ca475_zpse3f016fe.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/a4117b4c16aaa2db9f1da6ebbb664901_zpsd88e58a2.jpg

Only real cash I need to spend is on structural materials. I can get mild steel angle iron, flat bar etc for dirt cheap or a quick trip to homedepot and I can go aluminum 1/2 " angle 1/8 thick , flat bar etc, for less than a case of beer.
No online order and waiting crap and shipping fees.:).
I like this backyard building stuff ! :lol::bounce:

Cooper

08-12-2014, 11:56 PM

I was thinking of a similar idea. For what I'm thinking of doing I too am towards the vibrating shaker deck. I too am looking around the barn for things to use. Since I got into this part of r/c I now look at almost everything we have laying around and scrap as some potential use for the 1:14 scale construction site!! I found some metal wire closet shelving (ya know that white epoxy covered rack) it's 2" deep and pretty close spacing. Also a good bit of stretched metal. I'll be following your progress and hopefully get under way soon!! Are you going to have the racks spring mounted?

RCP57

08-13-2014, 01:02 AM

I'm also planning something similar. I was sitting around earlier tonight trying to think about how to easily build a crankshaft to shake the deck. Mario, I think you are onto something there and I believe I have a small compressor somewhere with a rotted hose(I know..hoarder). I will be looking for it tomorrow to see if it looks like that! If it does I'm gonna steal your idea before you can patent it!

I love this forum!

Reg

Supermario

08-25-2014, 09:31 PM

I got the dozer built and running so time to move on to the screening deck project.... Basic framework is up. Now to build screen decks and mount the motor.:bounce:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/5d8ebc0005112d3e0eae58e9cd3eef81_zps30ce415c.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/425e967c513433f4427f9842b4fe6784_zpsede9bf99.jpg

Using this hinge and the studs to place different size screens easily

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/3fddd447fda8207ca9e298c5b117df4f_zps1d13f450.jpg

Still got a week of vacation left! Time to get at it!

Mario

Cooper

08-25-2014, 10:47 PM

Looks good, don't build too fast, cus I haven't got materials gathered!!!!

flatdeck

08-25-2014, 10:48 PM

Mario I want to come up and play....

Supermario

08-25-2014, 11:33 PM

Looks good, don't build too fast, cus I haven't got materials gathered!!!!

Sorry Ralph. I'm in building mode! :D

Mario I want to come up and play....

Anytime Wayne. Come on up anytime.

Goose19 ( Allen) has been over a few weeks ago. He texted me today saying he wants to book play time every Thursday when he's in town hauling steel. :D:lol:

Like I said... I'm in build mode and have some more work done:)

My crank shaft set up is on! :)

I'd like to power it up right now but the wife went to bed and I'm sure this thing is gonna be noisy:eek::D.
Power up first thing in the morn!:bounce:

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/c5fb5b7beb005044a633d2cdc874ccca_zpsce75cc04.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/5c618901fa221070d69ebd64547cfdda_zps781c77cd.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/0109bfae01d894272294ec41bf07af05_zps6c851e11.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/41185f8ff48f040f2bbb55f0ab86f81c_zps29a29785.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/f443e5ec53dc465beefd451d220c088f_zps31472ebe.jpg

Thanks for looking. :)
Mario

flatdeck

08-26-2014, 03:53 AM

Looks good Mario...

Wayne

Supermario

08-26-2014, 12:46 PM

Thanks Wayne.:)

Well, I'm glad I didn't test late last night . Powered the screen this morning and it's a little loud at first:eek:

http://youtu.be/RODwc5u4gTo

http://youtu.be/qShdp1gMgi8

:D:D:bounce::bounce:

Supermario

08-28-2014, 04:27 PM

Small update but a big step in making the screener user friendly. Obviously using a ESC and radio was just a testing tool and today I built something more permanent ...... A rheostat and battery , all plug and play and mobile.:)

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/82a9ee7c4bda1f221c31ea9c0f8e53c6_zps9ed6eb4d.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/5b7111e4ab899d5bb07d03818dce46cf_zps43483e6d.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/78f1366b985894922c911962d6c07cbf_zps6df0ab3b.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/5fadecd2dc5c7c15b053d7a306b6af9b_zps91fc43eb.jpg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/0fabb3d2065d227cc5b61404535c2f33_zps395d52d9.jpg

Cooper

08-28-2014, 05:13 PM

I have an idea, maybe place some springs for the screen to rest/slap on. Might quiet it down some and help with the vibration on rest of structure. Keep it going , I keep watching and keep getting new ideas for my own attempt. I'm thinking of making something similar but make ing a push deck so I can push material onto screen with the dozer. Great idea with the esc, now even the screening plant is remote control!!!! Love it!!!!

speedy8305

08-28-2014, 06:22 PM

I was also gonna suggest springs as well to help with the vibration

Supermario

08-28-2014, 10:16 PM

Your right guys. The screen is a work in progress kind of build. Got a chance to run some dirt through it today and quickly realized I might upset the neighbours with all the noise! :eek:
You read my mind! Been trying to think of a way to make it less noisy! I was thinking a rubber or some type of soft surface between the deck and structure but the spring idea makes total sense ! The gears in my head are really turning now! :lol:

In the meantime, here is a vid of the very first material run across the screen RC style! My apologies for crappy hoe operator! It's been a month since I ran it and feel like I'm starting all over! It's My fault taking a vid without warming up first!:eek::)

http://youtu.be/UErtf7tjs-U

Thanks for looking and all the great ideas and suggestions guys! I appreciate it !:cool:

Supermario

08-29-2014, 04:13 PM

Great idea with the esc, now even the screening plant is remote control!!!! Love it!!!!

Although I switched to using a rheostat , I really like the radio and ESC set up. In the future With that 4ch radio I could remove all the centering springs and run the screen and a few conveyors! :cool:

Mario

Supermario

08-31-2014, 05:10 PM

thanks for the idea to use springs guys! Installed on the screen along with a couple of those rubber stops used on kitchen cabinets.
Works and sounds much better now :D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3c31457091a670f3d355df0e221dd738_zpsa8c90145.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b55239f857d0918c9e754fdb94d33224_zpsee6b076d.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/e12e708e5eae900e6d6779354dbc15d3_zpsb5e12275.jpg

Rain finally stopped and hope to do a yard test tomorrow

http://youtu.be/wjlABI8Qn80

Supermario

09-05-2014, 04:38 PM

It's been awhile since I did any digging in the pit so I went out last night with the excavator.
It's time to try and open up the south end of the pit but it's hard digging compared to the north end. I have a planned shape of how I want the pit to look but as in real scale the pit goes where the material is and you have no choice:cop:

Getting more comfy with the controls at times. Really have to concentrate and as soon as I lose focus a bit, movements are sloppy.:o:(

http://youtu.be/piQ3z9KJZw0

I have to apologize to all the operators I complained about for the last 20 yrs about not running the equipment properly or abusing the machine. In this video i have one of my moments of let's see what we can do. Last time did that, I snapped the boom on the loader!
In real scale I'd be fired for doing this for sure!:eek:
No more, it can't be good for the swing bearing and final drives!:eek::mad:

http://youtu.be/z8Sq0dtxgxg

Mario

TRUCKMAKER

09-05-2014, 10:41 PM

Looks like you need to make a hydraulic saw attachment. :cop:

Supermario

09-08-2014, 07:33 PM

Looks like you need to make a hydraulic saw attachment. :cop:

I agree! I was thinking a shear but considering the size of the roots I'm running into, nothing RC size is gonna cut it. Ha ha , pardon the pun :lol:

Supermario

09-08-2014, 07:45 PM

Yesterday was beautiful weather and with the season winding down I took advantage and brought my entire construction fleet out into the backyard. Took me 8 trips up from the basement to get it all out there:eek:
so it's safe to say I'm getting plenty of exercise when I work with my RC's !:D
Then comes the sit down and relax part but before that I figured make a video. It's not exactly the process I follow. ( after dumping, the truck goes to the screener to catch the roots and debris) hauls that to a spot back by the loading dock as a scrap pile.

Anyway, you get the point. It's a whole lotta fun!!! :bounce:

http://youtu.be/vFOzYyP-Qo8

Thanks for looking.:)

Mario

Supermario

09-18-2014, 10:10 PM

I posted recently about a new speed controller for the screener. Installed and tested today. I love it, works great! :D
A little more tweaking with the screener deck, it's too light, I need to add a little weight to it. Forecast for tomorrow is nice so hoping to test run some dirt in the backyard.:bounce:

http://youtu.be/uu7LMGoLvjs

Supermario

09-19-2014, 08:13 PM

It's official, my first scratch built screener is ready for the worksite!

That's it, project done, take it off the to do list :D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/fc558eb9991b33ea0fb6a66253a469a4_zpsd9b2caa0.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/2525d9892fbb523665869bb197be64fd_zps9f2c4cf9.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/2416f90842eab6b92ce28b3fc580332c_zps5a217011.jpg

And quite enough it won't bother the neighbours.:)

http://youtu.be/i_OPGcgfEWM

Supermario

09-27-2014, 04:19 PM

Hey all. An update on near the end of a season here at S&M construction. Massive amounts of leaves will be falling soon and will have to shutdown operations for the winter.:(
On a good note! I been tweaking and learning to run my plastic dozer. It ain't no Izzy built or Ralph's awesome D11 but for what it is, and what I made it. This thing rocks! I have a few more things I want to do and add like blade tip function and get rid of blade lift linkage slack.
Also came up with a homegrown version of endpoint adjustment...:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7fc18b04c28fa946f21b79e0c5ea1017_zps0b7fa837.jpg

And here are a few videos of the dozer working away:D:bounce:

http://youtu.be/phDewsBBEw0

http://youtu.be/J4wfm04uD1c

http://youtu.be/7NXlh-XHy34

TRUCKMAKER

09-27-2014, 05:18 PM

Nice job Mario! That dozer really does well for a conversion. ;):cool:

Supermario

09-30-2014, 07:57 PM

Nice job Mario! That dozer really does well for a conversion. ;):cool:

Thanks Kent. I'm very happy with the results and had so much fun building, I definitely want to do another conversion! :bounce:
I see why guys do this. It's not just about saving money because you can't afford the real thing, it's about seeing what you can make and how it may or may not perform.:D

Well I have my first signs of the season coming to an end.... It was 80 degrees on Sunday, I raked and swept up the entire RC park. Monday was 50 and rain with high winds.:(
Here is what the yard looks like today......:(

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b9e2a70e9a20e9e9a92676033d5d655b_zpsb240758d.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/98206e5f751fbc46e0e3106cf13a8cb4_zps5ca9b892.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b048a850fa0936a50366d3decc5f9427_zps18168376.jpg

Not nearly as depressed as years past when all rc fun stopped. With my basement shop the building fun can start.:D

http://youtu.be/KgG0zqohEgE

flatdeck

09-30-2014, 10:25 PM

That wind could have brought 4" of SNOW......LOL

Wayne

Mikem

10-01-2014, 06:32 AM

You have to hang a net under the trees ,this way the leaves won't make a mess . Or make a vaccuum truck . Mike

Cooper

10-01-2014, 08:53 AM

Might be able to work that dozer when it snows. That's what I'm planning on, and getting the lights hooked up. And, and, and, well lots of planning on stuff for the hibernation months. It's been so dry around here that a lot of work has slowed and gone inside. Even the d11 ripper was only able to half penetrate the harden soil I got. I know you have roots, what's it like when dry? I've seen some folks have dedicated dirt pits with cushy premo diggin dirt that would make an earthworm jealous. It's funny as now I have a place for all those dead flower pots and half empty bags of potting soil my wife and mom make. And I don't mind as much when they excessively purchase small bags of potting mix. :). Those leaves might be a good idea to make a compost pile, since the backyard pond fill project of mine I've become more of a tree hugger,,( the more compost=the more loose diggin dirt= the easier digging= the more production I get done!! No ulterior motives there, I've become more environmental. Oh and found a place for that used hydro oil, spreading on the haul road!:) . Next time you run that dump truck get some videos of it dumping, or some photos, that is a sharp looking truck.

TRUCKMAKER

10-01-2014, 10:13 AM

Mario-I'm surprised you haven't come up with an R/C needle/leave removal system yet!?:cop::lol::lol::bounce::bounce:

RCP57

10-01-2014, 10:16 AM

I say buy a leaf blower and blow it through the fence into the neighbors yard.:D

TRUCKMAKER

10-01-2014, 12:42 PM

I say buy a leaf blower and blow it through the fence into the neighbors yard.:D

There you go, I do it with my leaves and my neihbor doesn't have a tree in his yard anymore:eek::p:lol::lol:

Cooper

10-01-2014, 04:44 PM

There you go, I do it with my leaves and my neihbor doesn't have a tree in his yard anymore:eek::p:lol::lol:

Lol!!! Down wind and down stream. Couldn't help but be reminded of friendly neighbors and this came to mind,

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q750/cooperford/f342e03780305e38b7a039bb2b5c26c4_zpsae6470f8.jpg

Get the Girl Scouts to help clean up those leaves/needles. Lol!!! But better buy cookies first!! Anyway--- how's the hoe holding up? Need to make a thumb for it and haul the needles into a nice pile next to house, ya know for them girl scouts. :lol:

RCP57

10-01-2014, 05:58 PM

Haha, That just brightened my day! Nice one.

Supermario

10-01-2014, 09:40 PM

Mario-I'm surprised you haven't come up with an R/C needle/leave removal system yet!?:cop::lol::lol::bounce::bounce:

I say buy a leaf blower and blow it through the fence into the neighbors yard.:D

due to the size of my yard and the amount of fallout from the trees, I think 1/14th scale clean up will take forever! But now Im in a toy conversion groove so I've been staring at my old 1/6th scale newbright hummer. :rolleyes:
Maybe a blade on the front or a tow behind rake or maybe a blower mounted to it!?:rolleyes:
Still works , all stock drive but way back when I got it, I tore apart and did some detail painting on it. Looking at it now, I realize my eyes and hands used to be much stronger and steady! :lol::(

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/814c194831607a78dedb4fbb4a7bdbed_zps2ef438c6.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/5f15197c788caed958be1f6dc4c6ee59_zps2e906763.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7e6283ca3dc07510b8575c9f631a59e1_zpsf1c55fe6.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/70efd11d9139973f18d67c41b693650b_zpsfbb1f959.jpg

But don't get too close... The owner is sensitive! :lol:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7c130e91f83eeb3a1731650f2c08d3f3_zps88660829.jpg

Good thing the season is winding down. All the work and equipment is breaking again! Only one in three in this pic is running right now :eek:
Steering linkage let go on the dump truck, smoked the ESC's on the loader but the new dozer is running fine and strong! :D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/621bc848335b64d9aec42ac17681da38_zpscb361389.jpg

That wind could have brought 4" of SNOW......LOL

Wayne

Finally a benefit of living along the shores of the great Lakes! This time of year the water is supposedly " warm" and prevents snow :rolleyes::confused:

Haha, That just brightened my day! Nice one.

Me too. Good one Ralph! :lol:

You were asking about the roots and the hoe. We'll both are kinda connected I think. Dry ground and roots are a nightmare! I have much better success after rainfall. Able to dig much better full heaping buckets, less dust and the roots break much easier when moist.
Problem is, some of them are the size of a oil pipeline!:eek:
The hoe is running great, nothing coming loose but I noticed something the other day.... I swear the swing bearing was tight and had zero play when new. Now I have some noticeable deflection in the house and a certain swing area makes sounds when swinging.
You have lots of hours on yours, how tight , or loose is yours? I'm wondering if all my rookie operating and slamming the back end down has done damage or if it's normal wear ?
Last time I checked , I don't recall seeing a spare parts swing bearing available!:eek:

Thanks for sharing comments and ideas guys. :cool:

Mario

doodlebug

10-02-2014, 01:36 AM

Supermario

10-06-2014, 04:50 PM

Hey Mario, have you considered a pizza cutter for the roots, http://www.equipmentland.com/product_images/f/527/Gen-190C-AsphaltCutter-photo__83324_zoom.jpg Clamps on a loader or trackhoe bucket. I have one for my Cat 305C CR, just for cutting large tree roots.
Cheers, Neil.

I don't know Neil. The roots I'm dealing with are pretty nasty and large. Trying to cut would require more patients than I have:p
I think a hyd shear from premacon would be best but beyond my pocket book.
Haven't given up hope yet though. I might try putting a pair of pruning shears on the end of the hoe.have a motor driving a acme thread to open and close. ? :rolleyes: see what happens this winter.:)

Mario

Supermario

10-06-2014, 04:59 PM

Got a package today from Brian! :bounce:

My lights have arrived safe and sound. For the longest time I've wanted to start getting some stuff from Exclusive RC and finally I have my first custom 3D printed items! :D. Best part is, they not only look great but are going to be quite functional and a great addition to the pit.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c5c14b2a8cb07d20d5022dd4c0e86042_zps59cacd87.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/6fc3611ca4318ab3c27b33fc17859c18_zpsc26072bc.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/e86c95428f9df04287e7eb4d3fe898b4_zpsbf64b4c8.jpg

Supermario

10-14-2014, 04:43 PM

Well, the tower lights will have to wait till next year before I set them up in the pit. After the rain we had today and forecast is rain all week, I had no choice but to shut er down for the winter. :(
The ground is so saturated from all the rain , my back yard is a lake right now!:eek:

http://youtu.be/TQsDAwXSIes

I've already got ideas and plans for a pit sump pump and waterline......next year :)

andyathome

10-14-2014, 09:20 PM

would make a really good mini jet sprint area, some 1/10 boats , the biggest motor you can fit in it, what could go wrong. LOL

Supermario

10-21-2014, 09:06 PM

would make a really good mini jet sprint area, some 1/10 boats , the biggest motor you can fit in it, what could go wrong. LOL

I think , come next fall , after another summer of digging and opening up the pit, I'll have room to bring out my laker ship the Wilfred Sykes for sure!

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image_zps504a7c35.jpeg

But I really like your idea, there was enough water in the entire yard to run speed boats for sure! Lol

andyathome

10-21-2014, 09:15 PM

now that's a cool ship, any info on it.
cheers andy

Supermario

10-21-2014, 09:36 PM

Built by my dad in 1967. I played with it as a kid, forgot about it and rediscovered in my parents attic a few years after he passed away. I plan on restoring and upgrading to full RC but still caught up in the construction bizz right now.:)

42" long 4 3/4 wide. Not sure what the scale is. It's an actual ship that still sails the greatlakes to this day as far as I know.

Supermario

10-21-2014, 09:39 PM

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image-03_zpsee4c6bd8.jpeg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image-02_zpscec18b8b.jpeg

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r620/Kinghauler2012/S%20and%20M%20trucking%20support%20equip/image-04_zpsb29c8c0d.jpeg

flatdeck

10-21-2014, 10:24 PM

I know you have been getting a lot of rain up there but don't you think that is going over board....LOL Great looking old lake freighter....

Wayne

Supermario

11-29-2014, 05:48 PM

Been on a RC break the last couple months. Change in season and crazy snowfall hasn't helped:(
Still gathering parts and stuff for a conveyor build I want to do next. thought I would share what I'm thinking for a drive system. The belt tension idea is something I saw Izzy use on one of his conveyors in the past and I think will work great. I'm using 2" wide rubber, 1/8 thick.
Still need to make the drive roller and idler rollers. Planning on 3-4 ft in length.

Flanged bearings and 1/4 D shaft

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/66acc6a06dfdb2387fce0240eb0df9c3_zpsd5b10af4.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a311b608d15d05de1d6ef60b3c08d150_zps4db7c6bd.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a87e693b694433f099f4c250a8c2e049_zpsad0d2fff.jpg

It's hard to explain or describe the stretch of this rubber? Maximum stretch of a 2ft length was less than 6" stretch. Lots of splice testing to do but I'm positive I can make this stuff work.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a5de4f514d0f06830a0c15949bc60753_zps2a5fad07.jpg

Mario

Lil Giants

11-29-2014, 07:36 PM

A better idea that I came up with last Spring was car tire tubes, cut the width of the belt from the outside/middle of the circumference for an endless loop belt - no splices. :D Stretched to fit - no adjustable slides to mess with either.

All the tire tubes I found in the junk pile at the tire repair shop in town (freebies :D), all tubes had mold lines on them that I followed, cutting the rubber with scissors with great accuracy in width. ;)

A few conveyers is on my 'to-do list' too this winter. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/protrker/Jan%2014/001_zps38a87022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/protrker/Jan%2014/002_zps3ffa6229.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/protrker/Jan%2014/003_zps0ef29d59.jpg

Lil Giants

11-29-2014, 07:46 PM

I made this 12" conveyor last winter, the belt is a tire tube meant for a small front tire on a garden tractor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/protrker/Jan%2013/003_zps7cc9a986.jpg

RCP57

11-29-2014, 07:51 PM

Would motorcycle tubes work or are they too thin? I have a few in 19" and 21" from my dirt bikes that I was hoping I could use. I guess I have a pile of 10" and 12" tubes from the mini bikes too for short conveyors. My thought with them is that they are very narrow and when cut and turned inside out they might retain some of their curved shape. Hopefully this would create a bit of a trough shape in between the rollers keeping the dirt on?:confused::confused::confused: Anyone tried it?

Lil Giants

11-29-2014, 09:03 PM

I don't think the thickness of the rubber matters, but the narrow width of a motorcycle tube might make it difficult to get a decent width belt... dunno, try it. :thinking: The car tubes I sourced had mold lines around the circumference making it easy to hand cut parallel widths... that's the part that I think is probably the most difficult to achieve, if aint cut straight - it aint gonna run straight.

The curvature is somewhat retained, but with a stretch fit, a lot of it is lost. Probably still have to make an angled bearing'd roller to maintain V shape.

doodlebug

11-29-2014, 09:37 PM

Hey Reg, have you considered serpentine belts from cars? Got any shops near by?
I just changed the one on my S-10, a bit long, still trying to figure out how to splice them.
Cheers, Neil.

Supermario

11-30-2014, 10:28 AM

I made this 12" conveyor last winter, the belt is a tire tube meant for a small front tire on a garden tractor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/protrker/Jan%2013/003_zps7cc9a986.jpg

Is that a knurled roller I see on your bench Joe? I was thinking the same thing for more drive traction but without a convex shape does the belt run straight?

I've stayed away from tire tubes till now because, I can't seem to cut a straight line if my life depended on it and a tube limits the length of the conveyor.
But now that you mention mold lines on the tubes makes cutting easier and the length of conveyor I need is based on my worksite layout. Instead of making a conveyor fit the site, I might have to make my site suit the conveyor once built.

the tubes you have hanging on the door, approximately how long of a conveyor can you make with them?

RCP57

11-30-2014, 10:41 AM

Supermario

11-30-2014, 11:34 AM

You should be able to get some large tubes from your work connections hey Mario? I know a lot of the big stuff is tubeless but some must be tube type? One from an off highway log truck would probably make an 8' conveyor!lol That should be big enough! I saved a treadmill from the in-laws recycling. My plan was to use the belt for some RC conveyors but we'll see if that ever happens.

i figured large loader tire tubes would be to thick and heavy and be hard to turn ? Your right though. I should go talk to a guy I know in the heavy equipment tire business, might get lucky.

steamer

11-30-2014, 12:52 PM

I don't know if this is still avaliable, but you could buy the belting from Superior for the Sandmaster. If I remember corectly the price was $35.00 for the belt allready laced. Belt is 4" wide and would be 40" hub to hub. Here's a link to the site to see if it's still avalible.
http://superior-ind.com/company/toys/

Supermario

11-30-2014, 01:23 PM

Thanks Steamer, I've drooled over one of these for along time. Never thought about buying just the belt.
I tried the site again and can't find any link or info on replacement parts?

steamer

11-30-2014, 02:13 PM

Mario, I just called them about it and the salesman referred me to the engineer who designed the unit. Apparently he sells the parts himself and lives in CA. It was him that gave me that price but I never followed it up.
Rob

Joe25

11-30-2014, 02:34 PM

http://users.tpg.com.au/users/p8king/50463.jpg

http://www.fischertechnik.de/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-24/41_read-58/usetemplate-2_column_pano/

Belt width works out to 1.14 inches (29mm) can buy multiples (belts alone through their parts page) and connect them for any length, just an idea

Lil Giants

12-02-2014, 07:42 PM

Cooper

12-02-2014, 10:26 PM

I've got a question on belt length and splices, why isn't it good to use a weld/glue splice? I've welded rubber liners for ponds before. It's glue but called weld. Holds up very well. But I don't know about repetitive bending around a roller. I've also sanded rubber or to shave some down to smooth a seam out. Like on some conveyors they are seamed on a 45 degree with direction on belt. Just my curiosity as I'm still having my list of projects to use a screening project with a conveyor. This is all good info for my gathering of ideas. This local roofing company has rubber up to 40' width. I've seen his roller, it has cutters on it to cut straight lengths and roller cutter for any width with accuracy. That would do you guys some crazy straight lines :). But ,,, it's new and I've got to pay for new :(.

Lil Giants

12-03-2014, 02:59 AM

In the past I tried a very thin vinyl tarp material to make a belt and with many different types of glues I tried, eventually the splice came apart.

The tire tubes: it's an endless loop with no splice; can stretch to fit - so need for adjustable slide rollers to keep the belt tight... simple! no need to overthink or overbuild. :D

Supermario

12-04-2014, 04:48 PM

One roller in the background is knurled, but it is only 1 inch wide for a different belting material I tried yrs ago. I don't know yet if matters not to have a convex shape with the rubber belts, the current rollers I made have shoulders & the rubber is stretched quite tight, and the rollers aren't knurled either.

The tubes vary in length from 26" to 46", the thicknesses of the rubber vary too. In the 2nd pic (of previous page), the tube belt on the left is 46" x 2.25" & the conveyor frame will be 58". The one on the right is 36" x 3.25" tube belt & frame will be 48".

Thanks Joe, that's great to hear. conveyors of that length should work perfect.
I want to set up my backyard in such a way that allows me to either just stock pile material the dump truck off loads from the pit or move the conveyor directly over the screener and process the dirt one dump truck load at a time.
The second conveyor will be under the screener and move the clean material into a hopper which I can then use my 3 axle dump trailer to load and use around the yard.
All controlled from a 4ch radio. 2 conveyors , the screener and a servo for the hopper chute.:bounce:
I thought about a crusher but I just don't have that type of material to deal with. No rocks or chunks so a mini crusher is on the B list right now.

I tried cutting a few different types of splice into the rubber I have. diagonal, arrow, saw tooth, and your right. It's very difficult to keep it straight and no matter what, it won't survive long.
Tire tubes it is :) like the old saying, KISS :lol:

Cooper

12-04-2014, 06:38 PM

Good to know for future plans. :) thanks :). Hey Mario, reading on last page I see a post about slop in the swing bearing. When I had mine apart the set screw on the pinion was loose. The shaft and pinion are on a d shaft so pinion will not slip but with that set screw loose it did give a bit more slop. The gear reduction has some to start with so that loose pinion just gave more. Pretty easy to get to also. The main gear and everything in the swing bearing housing was good so you don't have to take any of that apart. And unless motor is loose from gear head nothing inside to "tighten up" just end up trying to figure out how the gears go mack in after they fall out when you open it!!!

Man that is great, having all that on remote control!! Keep the pics coming on your progress of the conveyors too!!

Supermario

12-04-2014, 08:44 PM

Thanks Coop. I have a few more " honey do list " things to finish and I'm free and clear to get back in Rc building mode.:bounce:
I'll keep ya's posted on progress for sure.:)

I didn't explain the swing bearing issue correctly. It's not a gear backlash or left to right slop. It's a front to back thing. Seems like more swing bearing deflection or upper structure movement than before. May be caused by all the root ripping and abuse from slamming down :rolleyes:;)
Just wondering how Yours has held up?

Cooper

12-04-2014, 09:51 PM

It's been good, bent the bucket a bit. I bind the tracks a lot, usually allowing too much dirt to get piled up alongside tracks (kinda my fault). Only issue really was the pivot shafts on stick/boom and stick cylinder would always come loose. The design of screws opposing on each side I don't like. Over all I was very happy to have a hoe :). By the time I'm done with the mods I probably could have got a fumotec ex but I always have to fix stuff that isn't broken :). And I need a reason to log hours in the man cave during winter hibernation.

Supermario

12-08-2014, 08:28 PM

Picked up the crucial part of the conveyor build today:bounce:

By the looks of this bad boy I can build a conveyor to reach the neighbours yard! :lol:

Once I get it cut....the build can begin! :bounce:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b0cf20b7348713a2e8cf3051d97a0cf1_zps67344023.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/d11d79f2d371af2e4be5da953947d8dc_zpsb87e6614.jpg

RCP57

12-08-2014, 08:48 PM

Will you be able to make two? Innie and an outtie?

Mikem

12-08-2014, 09:03 PM

How are u going to cut it . How about inflating it and marking it out . Just a thought . Mike

Supermario

12-08-2014, 09:36 PM

Will you be able to make two? Innie and an outtie?

I was hoping to get a Innie but the valve stem is smack dab in the center line:eek: going to try and remove the stem and salvage that band of rubber.

How are u going to cut it . How about inflating it and marking it out . Just a thought . Mike

The way I see it Mike, if I can't cut a straight line, maybe the fact I'm dealing with a circle will work to my benefit ! :lol:
I thought about inflating , laying on the floor and make a jig for a marker to roll along the floor around the circumference but.... Too complex! Keep it simple right? :lol:

As Joe mentioned, there are clear mold lines in the rubber I can follow. First cut will be extra wide and outside those lines, more belt than I need. Once I get rid of the excess and the belt is easier to work with, I can map out my final cut lines.

That's what I'm thinking anyway. Definitely open to ideas and suggestions for making a nice simple , straight cut. :rolleyes::D

Cooper

12-08-2014, 09:40 PM

:lol:Cut it when it's inflated, will be nice and solid, lol!!!!

Na , make sure you keep posting on this progress, I'm learning!!

Supermario

12-08-2014, 09:55 PM

Who knows RW. My next post might be ...... " fresh ground rubber for sale" :lol:

I like the cut inflated idea but I don't think my air compressor has enough volume to keep up with my cutting:rolleyes::p:lol:

Cooper

12-08-2014, 09:59 PM

Lol!! Good one!! Stop over at Great Dane co., I might have a supersize for you if that rubber get a snag. :)

Supermario

12-09-2014, 07:40 PM

Small update on the conveyor build.

Just so we're clear, this is not scale or highly detailed but all about functionality. Translation....it ain't pretty and I don't care ! :D

Working with basic tools and materials makes people do funny things like a trip to the arts and crafts store for 7 bucks worth of wooden beads:eek::lol:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3087cc27fc6d4cf4bcf12725e7588a9b_zps8e09202b.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/80ee5a75e3f7f6d604a213a1c94a3ebc_zps2bc9dcf5.jpg

I figure a quick easy way to support and help create a dished belt:)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/20d419bffe5ec879bb72a56e0dfb45c0_zps13bf2fa4.jpg

Once I get the belt cut I can figure where to mount these but I'm sure you get the idea....;)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b9c735ea84b3715c9ff920313fdecf02_zpsf587a850.jpg

And the basic frame I started before getting the tire tube so I may have to redo with longer aluminum flat bar. 1/8X 1 X 4ft long as it stands...

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b1dcdd55099167ffab1ac2765679ccf4_zps99c1b079.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/d2e7bf90229f201c1547d07c5a20a1f0_zps6beaaeac.jpg

Like I said, nothing fancy. This is the research and development version, see how it works. So far really cheap and really simple.:)

Bo Wallen

12-09-2014, 07:58 PM

RCP57

12-09-2014, 08:45 PM

Don't try to BS us! You had those beads already....I won't say what you were probably using them for.:lol::lol:

Supermario

12-09-2014, 09:08 PM

Don't try to BS us! You had those beads already....I won't say what you were probably using them for.:lol::lol:

awh you let the secret out Reg!
Now everyone knows I make custom wooden bead car seat covers in my spare time. :rolleyes::lol:

Supermario

12-09-2014, 09:14 PM

I wonder if this could help a little ? It,s cheap http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/motors/power-transmission-belts/conveyor-belts/2-ply-150-1-32-x-1-32-grade-2-18-inch-wide-per-foot?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=CjwKEAiA2JqkBRDshIOY_9eMghkSJABvNd1Q5HocbyJf l3sEzBc6AZm-GAn_MbMUxqfoQxvbYKvJHRoCXsjw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thanks for the link Bo. I notice the minimum drum diameter they recommend is 3" and that's probably due to the staples that keep it together can't make a tight radius.And that's for a commercial use , for what I'm doing this might work? I might have to enquire further. Thanks again:cool:

Mario

woodhog

12-09-2014, 09:24 PM

RCP57

12-09-2014, 09:27 PM

awh you let the secret out Reg!
Now everyone knows I make custom wooden bead car seat covers in my spare time. :rolleyes::lol:

It was time to let the cat out of the bag my friend...

I like the bead idea and I hope it works out! Way more cost effective than machining rollers if you can get it to work!

Supermario

12-11-2014, 09:57 PM

Hey Mario, Izzy had a belt made for my belt trailer that is continuous and is vulcanized so it doesn't have a seam and its a real nice . Give him a holler it will work perfect and can be made any length ;)

Thanks for the info Chris :). i haven't talked to Izzy since he built our tri axle end dump trailer. Only seems appropriate to ask him for help building something to load his trailer :cool::D

In the meantime I got a chance to start cutting this tire tube. I cut the valve stem out and trimmed the stem layer down and now can use the inner circumference for a belt. It's a little shorter than 4ft but will work great to test things out.

First cut to make things easier to handle...

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b53dee0d1a9dae355cab35ed657cf4be_zps3db6b366.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b2f646efa13bee00bf3cac866483e1be_zps05dbf202.jpg

its 4" wide now as I followed the centreline visible mold lines. Final cut next I think will be 2 3/4.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/0cb285eef2c19604fdcba432e035d794_zps73a18c10.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/161bb963bd3ef24a1c035862eb8979ae_zpsf1ce1898.jpg

As you can see by the smiley face strip you don't have to go very far off centreline and things get unusable. :)

Joe25

12-12-2014, 02:30 AM

Mario, just ran across this thought maybe they'd have somethin for ya,

http://www.mini-mover.com/conveyor-options/belt-options/

Best of luck, shaker looks awesome btw...

Joe

Joe25

12-12-2014, 03:01 AM

http://qcconveyors.com/conveyors/125-Series/belt-conveyor/specifications.html

Found this one on a separate page can custom order the belt...

Cooper

12-12-2014, 09:54 PM

Looks good Mario!! Man I miss working with wood!! A couple years ago, before I had any metal equipment , I built a springer tug. I got detailed with the superstructure. All wood and I thought that was unforgiving!! That tug is a good part of the reason I bought a mill/lathe combo!!! I really wish I could make hydraulics from wood!!! Good idea to build and learn, that what I need to start doing :). Keep up the pics!! :).

Cooper

12-12-2014, 09:56 PM

Oh and I was thing of some other use for the beads , not a curtain :) lol!!!!! I think they call them love beads ??

Yea this might get deleted

RCP57

12-12-2014, 09:58 PM

Oh and I was thing of some other use for the beads , not a curtain :) lol!!!!! I think they call them love beads ??

Yea this might get deleted

See Mario, I told you he was like us.....:cop:

Supermario

12-13-2014, 12:41 AM

See Mario, I told you he was like us.....:cop:

:lol::D

Well, I did lots tonight and got nothing accomplished :rolleyes:
Call it an evening of beads and rubber belt experiments.:eek: ....did I just say that? :lol:

jack van

12-13-2014, 02:45 AM

awh you let the secret out Reg!
Now everyone knows I make custom wooden bead car seat covers in my spare time. :rolleyes::lol:

i could use 1 for my king hauler and my excavator when i get that lol:rolleyes:

Supermario

12-13-2014, 09:02 PM

i could use 1 for my king hauler and my excavator when i get that lol:rolleyes:

;):D:lol:

So the test conveyor is coming along nice. original idea was a belt about 2.5" wide but quickly realized it's difficult to get a good curve or dish in the belt when it's so narrow. Didn't want to go too wide though and require more turning power and a stronger motor.
Long story short, new belt width is approx 3 3/4" and much easier to work with.
Here's a video of it running for the first time. Even without the rollers, the belt tracking is very decent already! I'm happy with the results so far:D

http://youtu.be/51g-lSRkUIQ

Mikem

12-13-2014, 09:22 PM

Looking good Mario

TRUCKMAKER

12-13-2014, 11:20 PM

It looks like it's going to work great Mario. Are these conveyors going to be stationary or mobile so you can move them with the dozer or a truck?:cool:

Supermario

12-15-2014, 04:51 PM

Looking good Mario

Thanks Mike. It's still a work in progress but I'm liking the results so far.

It looks like it's going to work great Mario. Are these conveyors going to be stationary or mobile so you can move them with the dozer or a truck?:cool:

Thanks Kent. Both conveyors will be very location specific and stationary. i do have a bruder conveyor that can be used in various spots around the pit. and who knows what future things might come along:rolleyes::D

Mikem

12-15-2014, 05:17 PM

Is your Bruner conveyer operable ? Mike

Supermario

12-15-2014, 05:54 PM

Is your Bruner conveyer operable ? Mike

Not yet, another thing on the to do list:rolleyes::cop:

Cooper

01-05-2015, 10:04 PM

You get anything in the mail yet?

Supermario

01-05-2015, 10:41 PM

Nothing today. :(.......:bounce:

Supermario

01-07-2015, 09:08 PM

I don't want to high jack coopers thread and thought best to share on mine....
Thanks to the efforts and experience of a few forum members I've come to realize that I need to change some of my construction site plans.
I've run into a conveyor capability issue.
I want to be able to collect screener material directly onto a conveyor and fill a hopper similar to a duratoy Sandmaster. That way I can load my Izzy tri axle dump trailer without scratching or doing any damage contacting it with the hoe or loader and use to haul the road building material around.
Problem is, the black pete truck has a stack clearance of 11" so the hopper will sit high to begin with. I'd also like the hopper to have the capacity to fill atleast one trailer load.....starting to look like this hopper is going to be atleast 2ft high! So a conveyor at 20 degrees won't work unless I run it from an elevated area which means I can't feed with the loader.......

So, plan B. The hopper will not be a drive under type but have a funnel bottom at ground level which feeds a conveyor ( #3) to load the trucks. That way, No worries about height clearance or truck width for friends who visit and run their trucks in the yard.
i should have taken measurements and figured this out in the fall! The yard is gone and buried in snow now but I really want to get a jump start for next season and build as much as I can now so I don't waste the play season with building stuff!
All comments and suggestions welcome! :)

doodlebug

01-08-2015, 01:19 AM

Hey Mario, just back under the sandmaster, like we do when hauling wet batch concrete from the drum.
Cheers, Neil.

woodhog

01-08-2015, 03:18 PM

Mario,most of the sandmasters are raised to fit the trucks under,but you can cut the bottom of the hopper where the funnel goes down the square tube off and gain a little clearance. also if you are gonna load rough dirt in it you will have to take the grate out of it or it will stay plugged all the time. ;)

Cooper

01-08-2015, 06:55 PM

Hey Mario, just put a super fast race motor on the belt!! It will shoot it up there then!! Like those gravel chuckers they have for some dump trucks :) lol!!

Cooper

01-08-2015, 06:58 PM

http://youtu.be/y5SAtCfhUxY
Like this :)

TRUCKMAKER

01-08-2015, 08:33 PM

Well you could put the black Pete and the izzy dump up on the shelf and call it a queen :p:p:lol::lol: then spend the winter building a work truck. Or set the sandmaster up on the level and lower the road that runs through it, might have to modify the sandmaster, I don't remember if it's got a floor under the hopper or not.:D. But I do like Cooper's idea to that thing is crazy, I've seen them but never in operation!

Lil Giants

01-08-2015, 08:56 PM

Supermario

01-08-2015, 09:06 PM

Sorry guys if I said it wrong.
I don't have a Sandmaster but want to build something that works like one with the overhead hopper design. I agree Kent that if I lower the road below the hopper would help.
And there is no way in he** I will let the black pete and izzy trailer collect shelf dust! I didn't spend all that time and cash and not put them to work!
I look at it this way.... two types of trucks at a open pit or mine site . The old dirty hard working site haulers and then the prestige type, haul the good stuff off the site highway rigs. :D

I think your onto something with the chucker style conveyor RW ! That changes everything! :lol:

Has anyone ever tried to make a scale auger style conveyor? It would eliminate angle issues . Just wondering what in the heck a guy could use to make one?:rolleyes:

Supermario

01-08-2015, 09:12 PM

Get a 15" car tire tube, buy a new one to cut up if need be, the rubber is thinner & will stretch for a 58" conveyer. 2' rise on 58" travel is not that steep. Screening a bucket load at a time, there will never be that much weight on the belt at any given time, so it won't take that much power to drive. Don't over think it. :)

Thanks Joe. Your right about over thinking it. That's the problem when backyard is buried in snow and all I'm doing is" thinking about how it's going to work and fit " I've got plenty of other work that needs to be done. Might need to put this project on the shelf till spring.

jack van

01-26-2015, 12:43 PM

Mario just a heads up on the dirt you have piled around the tree at screening plant if dirt gets higher it will kill the tree

Cooper

01-26-2015, 02:32 PM

I think the tree is more nervous of the bucket teeth ;) lol!!!! And all the roots he's been digging up!! :)

jack van

01-26-2015, 02:49 PM

:cop:Yesterday was beautiful weather and with the season winding down I took advantage and brought my entire construction fleet out into the backyard. Took me 8 trips up from the basement to get it all out there:eek:
so it's safe to say I'm getting plenty of exercise when I work with my RC's !:D
Then comes the sit down and relax part but before that I figured make a video. It's not exactly the process I follow. ( after dumping, the truck goes to the screener to catch the roots and debris) hauls that to a spot back by the loading dock as a scrap pile.

Anyway, you get the point. It's a whole lotta fun!!! :bounce:

http://youtu.be/vFOzYyP-Qo8

Thanks for looking.:)

Mario

hi just going through your post maybe do what joe does ramp to exterior basement window lol:)

Supermario

01-26-2015, 06:03 PM

:cop:

hi just going through your post maybe do what joe does ramp to exterior basement window lol:)

I wish I could Jack but the wife might have something to say about that. :lol:
Seriously though, it really is quite a chore hauling up and out and back again. Definitely planning to build a carry case for the radios and stuff but the equipment is one at a time no matter what.:(
Hmmmmm, Now in the dead of winter, I actually miss those days real bad! .....Ok, there will be no complaining come next summer from me!:D:cop::lol:

Supermario

01-26-2015, 06:08 PM

Mario just a heads up on the dirt you have piled around the tree at screening plant if dirt gets higher it will kill the tree

Thanks. I was wondering about that and any effect. I love the canopy of shade all the trees provide and don't want to screw that up. Good news is my theoretical new layout of the screener area will take all that dirt away from the base of the tree.
Can't wait till spring! :bounce:

Supermario

01-26-2015, 06:39 PM

Time for an update.....
Back in September my good friend Goose19 ( Allen ) was in town and wanted to play in the pit. I said what do you want to run? Truck, dozer, hoe, loader?
He said loader.
He ran it for about 5 minutes and was ready to start loading the truck. On his third bucket he approached the truck bucket up, ready to dump when all of a sudden the drive ESC went crazy! The loader went to full speed forward and climbed right up the side of the dump box!:eek: for a split second I looked his way as to say... What are you doing! :lol:
So, long story short. Both ESC 's are cooked and ordered a few new ones. the look on his face was priceless! :lol: nothing he did wrong, just the timing was hilarious it happened to him and not me.:lol:

This weekend I finally decided to install the new ESC's when I realized I've got lots of repairs and upgrades to do, never mind new builds like conveyors I can't even test in the yard right now!:cop:

Loader all done and was testing and setting up the valves when I noticed a lot of heat coming from the pump ESC. I posted this video before knowing what was wrong and found out later in the day, the brand new out of the box , 10 dollar China ESC was bad.:rolleyes:
Anyway, here's the video with my new ground rubber I got and its really going to help get me through till spring:D

http://youtu.be/s077lXSqPV0

Supermario

01-28-2015, 08:21 PM

Wired in the new ESC lastnight and sure enough, as soon as I get it running perfect I want to push it and see what it can do.:D:cop:
History repeats itself. 2 years ago when my bruder loader was brand new, never seen dirt I did a push test.
Just had to do something like that again I guess.:D:lol:

BTW. Still original cylinders, valve , the drive servos, first pump failed within a few hours of run time but new one has been great ever since.
Replaced servos and ESC's that's it.:)

http://youtu.be/zPOnNvA9WrU

And the test from Feb 9th, 2013.

http://youtu.be/N1LbphVww9s

Cooper

01-28-2015, 09:59 PM

Looks strong!! If it were me, I would have hit it too fast and knocked over the stool!!! Our wintertime is for fixing and building, get them all ready to break during the summer, fix and run till winter, vicious cycle hu!!

Supermario

01-29-2015, 10:25 PM

Our wintertime is for fixing and building, get them all ready to break during the summer, fix and run till winter, vicious cycle hu!!

Much better than doing cocaine but just as expensive ! :lol::lol:;)

A package arrived today......can you tell what and from who? :)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/edd3f77d1e808acb5dc11be9e96b25dc_zps704da238.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/99a68ff27f189a51d9053f0ad5683ea0_zpse579d59b.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/125b2769750899ffc3d011a7fd6440e0_zps2f6a229b.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/75e006c53b6176f8f6c07a46651902bb_zps04b7d030.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a883c554342deb2416e9e82ca6486d46_zpsb8e7f16c.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c07cb01062a91b3e091a47d4f14bc0e6_zps44d74328.jpg

And a basement video playing with my batch of ground rubber. ....definitely need more if I want to fire up the hoe :D

http://youtu.be/kVtQrXt69BM

Thanks for lookin

Lil Giants

01-29-2015, 10:46 PM

IHB wheels? :D Did I win a hat too? :D

Looking good! :cool:

BRICKNICK

01-29-2015, 10:55 PM

Looking great Mario....I wish you weren't so **** far away. You got one heck of a fleet now.

Supermario

01-29-2015, 10:57 PM

IHB wheels? :D Did I win a hat too? :D

Looking good! :cool:

:lol::lol::lol: winner winner!!!

Sorry Joe. I have a hard time giving a CAT hat to a JD man.:cop::lol::p

Supermario

01-29-2015, 10:59 PM

Looking great Mario....I wish you weren't so **** far away. You got one heck of a fleet now.

I hear ya Nick..... I just wanna retire at 55 and just travel the country going from rc show to rc show. :D.:cool:
And thanks bud. I appreciate the compliment and also blame you and every other person on this forum for making what I have! Lol

Lil Giants

01-30-2015, 08:01 AM

Yeah, you're probably right Mario, the hat would likely just burst into flames & turn to ash. :rolleyes: :p :lol:

TRUCKMAKER

01-30-2015, 10:09 AM

Looks good Mario! Hopefully you don't get to much Bling on that thing or you wont want to get it dirty!

Supermario

01-30-2015, 11:21 PM

Looks good Mario! Hopefully you don't get to much Bling on that thing or you wont want to get it dirty!

I agree! No more bling! .....especially when the Canadian dollar is lower than has been in a decade!:eek::mad:
steves wheels were a must but that's it! :rolleyes: I don't mind the stock tanks and I got no problem with the steps so no more bling! ;):rolleyes:
There's room for other upgrades though. Started today when I took the advice from the forum and finally filled the steer tires with BB's.
I bought a container today with 1500 bb figuring that should be plenty... Very surprised when I fit the entire contents into 2 tires and had a little room for more:eek: what a difference though, no more popping tires off the bead and each adds some good weight! Each wheel now weighs 12 ounces!
The other upcoming upgrade is a 4:1 GRU I ordered from PMD. Reason being, if I'm going to get Reg to build a pup, the truck better be able to pull it!:D
Don't worry Reg..... Next winter build:D;)

Supermario

02-06-2015, 11:00 PM

I probably shouldn't admit this but.... I haven't run the excavator since I shut the pit down for the season :eek:

Thanks to the new indoor basement friendly material, I can run it and practice....and do I ever need it! :eek:

http://youtu.be/75iZOmOrO5o

Supermario

03-20-2015, 11:28 PM

Basement fun is coming to an end, will be outside soon........so I keep telling myself.:lol::eek:
I've really enjoyed having the ground rubber to move around and get me through the off season but always found a broom didn't clean things up very well when playtime was done. Turns out a rubber edged dust pan worked the best to gather the rubber back up.
Because of that I added something today you will never see on a 1:1 loader bucket.... A rubber cutting edge! :eek::jaw::lol:
And a great way to clean up rc style! Still needs some tweaking to get it right but so far so good? :D

http://youtu.be/opOChoZxgi0

TRUCKMAKER

03-21-2015, 12:06 AM

I can't say I've seen a rubber edge on a bucket but we do have a 1:1 plow truck at work that has a rubber edge on its belly blade so that it doesn't tear up our durability events.

Looks like it does a pretty good job:D

doodlebug

03-21-2015, 08:52 AM

Garbage transfer station loaders use rubber edges.
Cheers, Neil.

Supermario

04-07-2015, 04:37 PM

Backyard update!!! .........

Still closed:mad::mad::(:eek:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/ae1ed170e151e2557203b8ab6fa2abf0_zpshaypxox5.jpg

Cooper

04-07-2015, 06:08 PM

Won't be long Mario!! Down south here I finally have the frost gone in the pit. But now it's been rain, rain and more rain. Not heavy but just enough :(. I'm heading to a show this weekend and will be wearing the (no slobber on yet) cat hat for ya :).

Mikem

04-08-2015, 06:41 AM

Are u also bringing your flatbed cat load to go with your cat hat 😄. Mike

Supermario

04-11-2015, 02:23 PM

Always seems when forum people are at a big show that I can't be at, I end up working on something in my shop to ease the pain I guess.:o

Doing some upgrades on the toy dozer today. Been wanting a blade tip function and made something to test proof of concept. So far so good and can't wait for feild testing! :bounce:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/0ebd6a5f02b699bc282758f729512648_zpsj7btfckl.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/35d43e33e0a33299b3ae4142ead45647_zpsnfkcbi0d.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/61cceff7185ea8ce730c8cf34592030d_zpsuen2lhgw.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f672a16963fa085086234fef4db94635_zpss8pbvy5v.jpg

And here's a video of the first test run.

http://youtu.be/5Kyiqj7sIrU

I've got cabin fever! Wish I was there....:(

andyathome

04-11-2015, 11:08 PM

Supermario

04-12-2015, 11:19 AM

blade tilt looks good, what size servo are you using and will it take a lot of load.
and Im with you on the cabin fever thing.
not too many shows in New Zealand, and nothing ive seen on the scale its done in Europe.

the mrs wants to go to the states and Canada , as ive already been I think we will have to time it when there is a rc show on.( wink wink)
problem is it will probably cost me a fortune with carry on luggage on the return trip.

cheers andy

Thanks Andy. Yes, I'd imagine flying with a load of RC's would definitely be exspensive and a hassle.
I'm still learning and getting an idea of what torque specs and actual strength they achieve. These 2 micro servos are rated @ 2.5 kg torque each. I'm hoping they will keep the blade firm and if not I'll have to try a stronger type. I'm not sure what the highest torq micro servo is? Oh, and not cost a fortune. :)

bigford

04-12-2015, 11:33 PM

Supermario

04-13-2015, 04:23 PM

hey Mario
this was the view from cabin fever today
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/rw%20cat%20hat_zpsdzkky2m1.png (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/rw%20cat%20hat_zpsdzkky2m1.png.html)

:D:cool: now that's great to see! so atleast the hat made it to cabin fever. Come **** or high water I have to be there next year! You guys had a great looking set up. :cool:

Supermario

04-17-2015, 06:30 PM

Weather has finally taken a turn for the good.:) should be back in the yard soon. In the meantime I have the dozer with new blade tip function to try in the rubber pile. Sadly I forgot about how weak the BEC is in a Sabertooth controller. It keeps cutting out as I try to run the 2 micro servos on the blade. So now I wait once again for who knows how long until the extra BEC arrives.....:rolleyes:
Anxious to try with the servonaut sound and new radio I said the heck with blade tip for now and give it a test!

http://youtu.be/_9FBDL8mlQA

Cooper

04-17-2015, 08:28 PM

Nice Mario!!! You unwittingly made me start looking for a sound card!! $&*##!!

Yup, I kept the hat slobber free!! I was going to suprize you and get a hat at the local cat dealer and feed to dog so i could mess with ya !! But he has had too many hats, shoes, remotes, belts and I definately don't want to encourage him!! He doesn't really like cats anyway!!! Lol!!! And knowing cat stuff a hat is probably $50. !!! I did get a free track shovel from them, only had to buy a skidsteer!!

Supermario

04-20-2015, 08:33 PM

Nice Mario!!! You unwittingly made me start looking for a sound card!! $&*##!!

I seem to have that effect on people. :rolleyes:;):D

Glad you like and wore the hat to the show. I hate to burst your bubble but..... 10 bucks Canadian for the hat so don't feel bad if it accidently gets chewed, It can be replaced. :D:lol:

Supermario

04-20-2015, 09:00 PM

S&M trucking and construction had a big corporate meeting this evening.
Looking back on last year we realized about 80% of funds and focus went into starting the open pit and creating a screening area. Because of this focus the trucking division really took a nosedive. The highway trucks only ran once at the Clifford show and never did run in the backyard! :eek:
Yes, that's almost shelf queen status!:cop: So to prevent that this season, the company has decided to invest the months of May - July in trucking infrastructure and then continue open pit work July - sept.:D
It only makes sense. All my RC buddies in southern Ontario have trucks and if I want them to come up here And run in my park, nothing but a big open pit and pile of dirt ain't gonna help ! :lol:

bigford

04-20-2015, 09:02 PM

cool video i'll take 3 hats @ $10. each at my cat dealer here there $34.99 each

Supermario

04-20-2015, 09:17 PM

cool video i'll take 3 hats @ $10. each at my cat dealer here there $34.99 each

Sorry Mark, it's all about the barter system. I got a belt so I gave him a hat! :):lol:

Cooper

04-20-2015, 10:51 PM

Hey Mario, if you are at work and have some info on d11 regular (u blade ?) or good pics, don't have to be a good quality but good idea of angles, I could use um. Working on making a new dirt blade instead of the coal blade I originally built. I've been taking numbers off a norscot 1:50 model but it's not the same dirt blade I've been looking at in the shop book.Only if you have access to something like that and it's not out of your way. Guess I would owe you then :). Lol!!

What are you going to do for roads in the backyard? Just dirt or you planning on something harder?

Supermario

04-21-2015, 05:56 PM

What are you going to do for roads in the backyard? Just dirt or you planning on something harder?

For now I'm going to stick with shingles. I'm still figuring out where the roads are going and have already moved them around 3-4 times.
It's a quick non permanent way to get an idea of how it's all going to work. And very cheap, I go to the damaged shingle pile at the lumber yard and get the bundles for 12 bucks.
I'd say 50% of the road is written in stone and won't be moved. That's where I want to start using dirt from the open pit as a road base under the shingles for a season then following year remove shingles, wire mesh and pour cement?
Another option I'm thinking about is cold patch asphalt. Considering I have a lot of road it's too much cash to buy it at the store. I'm working on maybe getting some from a buddy in the city roads dept. :);).

Cooper

04-21-2015, 06:25 PM

Don't know about you Canadians!! Just too devoted and too ambitious!!! Lol!!! I'm just jealous , I'm afraid if I branch out and install any road, I need to build one about 50' to the future tree stump dig site, from the open pit that it may keep getting debris dropped on it (dogasaurisrex) or even dug up by dogazilla!!! Sometimes a spade shovel is full from the not so fun to dig in dog dirt !! I like the idea of shingles, have lots of them to use:)

Mikem

04-21-2015, 08:15 PM

Hey cooper you need to fence the road off to keep all your livestock of the highway . Mike

Supermario

04-25-2015, 10:54 PM

So that's it! No more talking about next year, no more thinking about " the plan " ......it's time to dig! :bounce:
First time in the pit today and I'm loving it! All been worth the wait and looking forward to the next few months:)
Still more impressed with the HK hoe. Only run a few times in the rubber this winter and yet , drop it in the pit and go dig. No glitches, no leaks. :D
New plan this year is to ease up on the wear n tear ripping at the roots so now I cheat a little...my version of dynamite, I chop up a section I want to dig with a spade shovel first to cut up the roots and seems to work well so far.

Enough chatter, sorry no time for pics. Too busy taking a couple vids and digging dirt in...... "The best RC park in eastern Canada" :lol::D;)

http://youtu.be/S-AysDCl9PU

http://youtu.be/PbK0Y0dsOJc

http://youtu.be/lAfeWdmb6WQ

http://youtu.be/irdQYTmP9-A

TRUCKMAKER

04-26-2015, 01:07 AM

Looks like the fun has started!

thebigo

04-26-2015, 12:33 PM

Spring/ Summer is here, Looks like your having fun Mario. Cooper brought up a good question, roads, are you going to use your shingles again or just dirt?

Supermario

04-26-2015, 09:10 PM

Spring/ Summer is here, Looks like your having fun Mario. Cooper brought up a good question, roads, are you going to use your shingles again or just dirt?

Definitely having fun. No bugs, not super hot out and the ground is moist makes for a great day in the park:)
Going to stay with shingles again this year. It was just today I moved the road again in a few places as I figure out where stuff will go. Eventually I want something more permanent and solid. Maybe cold patch asphalt or crusher fines and concrete powder next year.

Supermario

04-27-2015, 06:28 PM

I must start this post with an apology to RCP57.
I'm sorry Reg, I will never bust your chops about using big equipment when you could do it RC size in your compound.
I am now guilty of the same. It's time to start changing the screener area layout and had a lot of dirt to move. Could've been done with rc but would have taken all summer just to move the dirt! So i broke out the shovel and wheelbarrow once again. :o. Like Flatdeck said , sometimes a job calls for a big shovel. :lol:

Not complete yet, still have to make a retaining wall for where the screener will go but you'll get the idea. And the flat bar is an approx location and angle of the conveyors. A 4ft at the dump zone and a 6ft from the screener to a storage hopper.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/462a260ec0d86b6903adc51329804bae_zpsavk9qata.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b85edefca91973068f01613ba0f59924_zps8xbqcphr.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/5426b853c8e13e9ae7e03e4c53c399e3_zps21sjpolk.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a7f87df8ef0ef86ac14158bc76931504_zpscoqerhrv.jpg

Also got the fencing up around the pit and added some new rocks for berms.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/af4882b5505a9d5cf1403297e0e6726d_zpsg7ogkyrq.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/9177c56b9d45f3cfdd5738a0aa57fc22_zpsngocpaqy.jpg

The rocks I'm using are unique themselves. I've collected them found in the belly pans and boxes of underground equipment. So these rocks are from over 2,000 ft underground, solid rock that's been blasted and mined...... Kinda cool I think.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/667af44707e363824d2153aed5d0f6bc_zps9oxkbmqg.jpg

RCP57

04-27-2015, 08:16 PM

Hey Mario, no hard feelings!lol The way I see it some things just aren't realistically accomplished by the RC stuff. If someone wants to take years to move some dirt or have it done in a week by using life size equipment that's OK either way. We all have different ideas on what is fun and how to have it. I still used toys to build my play area, they just happened to be life size.:cool: For me I am more interested in getting my main area established and then fine tuning it with the toys. I think that is what you are tying to accomplish too! I like what you are doing so far! Once the sort area is finished there will be a lot going on there to keep you busy! I like the rocks too! I have a big rock on our front steps that we caught on our longline gear years ago. We hauled it up out of 100+ fathoms of water in Barkley Canyon off the coast here. I figured if it made it to the surface from that depth while only being held by one little fish hook it must be worth keeping!:rolleyes:

Cooper

04-27-2015, 10:24 PM

Yup, I guilty!! I was pickin on reg too!! It is hard trying to move a 600# rock, I used human power (but regretted it and should have used diesel power!!) now it's back to RC power!! I too have to admit, I traveled to a lot of places in north and Central America, instead of souvenirs I gathered small rocks. Corrals, limestone, basalt , ruins, jades, quartz, shales, most I don't even know. Just stumble across something baseball size from the local area and transported home. Some legal, some undeclared, some possible illegal? But great reminders of travels and adventures. And the farm we bought years ago was owned by a part time geologist, (teacher ?) anytime a shovel go in the ground we dig up weird rocks/fossils, definately not native stuff. Kind of just gives ya a simple reminder of where you were or what ya did. The backyard it looking better and better Mario, once ya get rid of the roots it looks like good diggin dirt!! I don't have roots anymore but the dirt is riddled with 1-2" river pebbles from the old fish pond. Just the right size to be a p.i.t.a. When diggin!!! Reg ya got the west coast, Mario you are working on the east coast, if my father wouldn't harass me forever I'd have an indoor barn basement dig site, lights, water system, semi-climate controlled, ect,,, but he already thinks I'm nuts!! Lol!! Although back in racing days I had 3 different mx/sx tracks, so the family supports the RC stuff, haven't gotten hurt from any of this!! 40+ and still lovin being a man child!!

Supermario

05-01-2015, 08:50 PM

Well..... Moved some more dirt today, non RC style :o. But this is for a means to an end so it's ok.;). Gave me a chance to visualize what the heck I'm trying to create and I've made a change in plan now. I wanted to store clean material in a elevated hopper that I could open and close with a servo from a radio?.....naaawh, too fancy and not needed. Now that I look at it, I think just parking a truck under the conveyor when screening will do just fine. No worries of dealing with packed dirt clogged in the hopper or how high the thing would have to be ....etc.

Here's a few pics, tell me what you think. Make a hopper to store a truck load of dirt , or just load as I clean the stuff? It's all because of Indy when I first saw a Sandmaster. I've wanted to do something like that ever since!

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/b1d1da9706687b5a7de31e50b83e0e4d_zps3evexitt.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/1b519a8c433ce61c6921b7eadc46696e_zpspey0opgr.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3857d31ccd536efd168deefd5c167d50_zpsqcpbeg3d.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/6fa258629640e38b0a1c81d27190a40f_zpsfetqi7cz.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3d8e236e3422e7bd57be3c37423f388f_zpsxqodhkl1.jpg

And funny how things work out. I was just saying last week I need to start working on the loading dock areas. Well, I pulled the tarp off the dock the other day and saw this.....

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/1c1f0378d45415fc387bbfa97265c2b6_zpsk4vwuwpn.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/6dec434dd4ce1ab4a5774e4442000aae_zpskhrigkel.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/07d7e9b1c6d547a8aa387b58c13a9f3d_zpsliuau0ya.jpg

Not surprised though. I didn't figure the wood could survive outdoors. I tried my best to preserve. Didn't work.....on to plan B......:rolleyes:

Mikem

05-01-2015, 09:35 PM

Hey Mario why don't you mix some concrete for you loading dock with some wire in it . Mike

Supermario

05-02-2015, 08:21 PM

I don't know Mike. Sounds too permanent for me once it's built. i might just cover with a sheet of tin and paint it or maybe cover with tar paper?

It's been 7 months since the last time my rc park was all clean and free of leaves and stuff. It took me most of the day, a whole lotta raking and 14 leaf bags later, the rc park is cleaner than ever and looking good.:bounce:
All that time spent last summer cleaning and weeding things out has paid off. I got nothin but dirt.:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/8f67b506ee2afe03568bdb5f4146c3b5_zps2qrqjsht.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/1a4192ae0b153f62ca46fc8577cc59b9_zpsxju4iyfk.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f71ccf18bc56f849fa561cda907cb69c_zpskthx1yzl.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/da59372277b52a1aceeb7ac917040e49_zpsfnfop326.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3cd5f54f85662d41d949395fdd3fbd3d_zpsvypubevg.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/af05440298baf8dcc2b9989475be45ca_zpsfj2bdzcf.jpg

I couldn't have asked for a better backyard to build a RC park in. Looking forward to sharing with friends and have a great time.:)

Yup, I'm lonely too Reg.:lol:

Mikem

05-03-2015, 07:25 AM

I see Mario is preparing for winter with all that snow fence that's been installed . Mike

Supermario

05-06-2015, 08:56 PM

I see Mario is preparing for winter with all that snow fence that's been installed . Mike

Hey! Let's not use the S word already:eek: you know Christmas is only 7 months away :(. :lol:

Update on the conveyor build. I'm starting with the 6ft long tire tube belt. I figure this is the one to learn on. And experiment so when I'm ready to make the other conveyor with the treadmill belt RW gave me, and rollers by Reg, I'm less likely to screw it up. :)

This by no means is a fancy work of art and duplicates a real conveyor. This is all about making something that works , that's it. Once I got it together I realized all I did is make a homemade erector set! :lol:
Some flat bar, 1/4" threaded rod and some nuts......can't go wrong! :lol:

So wooden beads for support rollers with furniture anti skid rubber pucks from the dollar store work well. The loose fit allows them to tilt and form to the belt.:)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/a1a237a3281248c58602a445264c3fda_zpszsz2amtz.jpg

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Turned out ok. The belt has a nice natural curve to it and it runs straight!

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Up next is the drive system......

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/7861b551abdc96a3a2badbb63118bfab_zps7wnmpjqm.jpg

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I sure hope this motor works! I have no plan B right now and summer could be over by the time another motor order arrives:eek:

jack van

05-07-2015, 01:20 AM

Hey Mario why don't you mix some concrete for you loading dock with some wire in it . Mike

anything you build you can demolish with an excavator with the right attachments hehe :rolleyes:

Supermario

05-08-2015, 09:31 PM

anything you build you can demolish with an excavator with the right attachments hehe :rolleyes:

I couldn't agree more and the list grows on.... :)

Conveyor work has been hectic last few days but it's all worth it. Just tested tonight and results are great! I'm ready to move on to the next challenge...... Build a chute to fit under the screener and above this belt :eek::D:bounce:

http://youtu.be/jI_nmSsIU94

http://youtu.be/hyNQNUPjvEY

Supermario

05-10-2015, 04:38 PM

Ok, that's it! .......time to turn it up a notch! :D;):bounce:

http://youtu.be/BOwruFLg4lM

RCP57

05-10-2015, 04:44 PM

Wicked!!!!!!!!!

Supermario

05-10-2015, 07:24 PM

First load of clean, road building material:bounce:

http://youtu.be/FtF_h-qlX-k

Cooper

05-10-2015, 08:24 PM

FabOne

05-10-2015, 08:28 PM

AWESOME job Mario!!

Bring your whole backyard to Indy in August!!:bounce::bounce:

-Terry

Wiskybilt

05-10-2015, 09:13 PM

I was leaning toward a trommel screen myself, but I am impressed with your shaker setup, as well as the belt conveyor.

Mikem

05-11-2015, 07:27 AM

Looks and works great . I would be running a track and loading rail cars ��

modelman

05-11-2015, 04:37 PM

Supermario-looks like your outdoor site is coming along nicely. I enjoy looking at all the different construction sites. Maybe you need to use some exterior plywood on the loading dock, or just paint new plywood with epoxy. Looking good!!

TRUCKMAKER

05-11-2015, 05:21 PM

That turned out nice, works great Mario! So what's next? Looks like you need some help up there!

Supermario

05-12-2015, 10:41 PM

Wow, I'm impressed!! That screener with conveyor is perfect!! At first I was thinking too slow but with the fine material and how you have the box set up as a gate, it's perfect!! Great job on this set up!! I haven't had the time to get my setup but I'm going to change some things around after seeing yours!!

I'd like to say it was a well thought and planned type of build but....:rolleyes:
sometimes a guy gets lucky.:lol:

AWESOME job Mario!!

Bring your whole backyard to Indy in August!!:bounce::bounce:

-Terry

Never mind the backyard Terry, just wish I could go to Indy:(. Finally got the cash to deal with my border woes, just won't be done in time for this Aug:cop:
Looking forward to seeing you again next year! Lots to show and talk about since the last time we met:)

I was leaning toward a trommel screen myself, but I am impressed with your shaker setup, as well as the belt conveyor.

Thanks! I also want to build a trommel but my impatience got the best of me.:D
It was quicker, cheaper and less complex to build the shaker and then add the conveyor. It's all about personal preference and needs I guess.
A portable trommel like Lou's is more site flexible, my shaker is a very site specific set up but I have the space for it so,it's all good! :)

Looks and works great . I would be running a track and loading rail cars ��

Well you better come for a visit and start laying down some track for me ! :)

Supermario-looks like your outdoor site is coming along nicely. I enjoy looking at all the different construction sites. Maybe you need to use some exterior plywood on the loading dock, or just paint new plywood with epoxy. Looking good!!

Thanks for the kind words. I also enjoy seeing all the different types of construction sites and how we are all in the same hobby and yet can create so many different and great ways to express our builds.
I like the exterior plywood idea but hard to get thin and cheap. i live in steel town so hoping to find a sheet of something I'll never have to worry about for the rest of my life anyway. :D

That turned out nice, works great Mario! So what's next? Looks like you need some help up there!

thanks Kent, your right! I could use some help! Hard to run a loader and keep track of how much dirt is in the truck! :)
Next is another conveyor.... 4ft . Used to stock pile dirt from the pit before going through the shaker.
i also need to make my first attempt at a scale building. I want to make a shaker operator shack which will have the 3 ESC's , RX and battery inside and will run the whole operation from a 6ch radio...... Yes , I don't need 6 channels but I have ideas for the spare channels...:D..... I'm thinking I could run my 3 lighting plants I got from exclusive rc through the radio maybe and control lighting from the radio also ? :rolleyes::D

Supermario

05-17-2015, 01:12 PM

Finally stopped raining and got a chance to get a few pics of the screener and conveyor. My bad habit, I post vids and forget the pics.:)
I still want to throw a coat of paint on everything, probably a shade a grey and some DOT tape here n there and if I get real ambitious , maybe some LEDs along the conveyor! :D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/2a3f9bdaa58014341c0a2b6bce5b3d92_zpsdclpxrov.jpg

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Mikem

05-17-2015, 04:00 PM

Mario if you build a trestle over your hopper so the train can dump into it ,and then a track under the conveyer to catch the fine dirt and of it goes to Toronto by train and you could sell your trucks and you would have lots of money ��.just my thought Mike

Supermario

06-03-2015, 09:36 PM

Hmmmm, I'm still thinking baby steps Mike. :lol:;)

Speaking of steps, there was 3 operators in the backyard a few days ago. First time ever! Of course I was caught up in the fun thinking " I should video this moment " but never did. Fortunately my wonderful wife took a quick vid of the action. The young guy is her son visiting from Alberta and Goose19 is running the dozer. We layed a surprising amount of dirt in a couple hours and turned out great! :D

https://video-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xft1/v/t42.1790-2/11263989_10155541466215004_241508466_n.mp4?oh=e910 d3ebecef8428e6652fb4ad429e06&oe=5571B1C8

Cooper

06-03-2015, 10:02 PM

Wiskybilt

06-03-2015, 10:34 PM

Liked the video Mario, those shingles seem to be popular!

Supermario

06-04-2015, 04:26 PM

Looks like fun Mario!! The only time I was around others with these "toys" was cabin fever, I too wanted to take pics and video but totally forgot about it from enjoying everyone else around. I don't know when the last time I had a smile for two full days!! It's always fun to have others join in the fun!!

Boy that tilled garden dirt looks good,,, ;) I'd be smiling but you would probably be taking my operators privileges away for a bit!!! And I would be sending you some fresh vegetables in fall!! Lol!!!

:lol: the last time I smiled for two days I was eating funny mushrooms:eek::lol:
I know exactly how you felt at your first show. I had the same experience when I went to Indy. Awestruck for 3 days!

The garden is Susans domain. I just till it, haul the soil in. Not the greatest growing season so far. Still had bad frost just a few days ago:mad: everything is slow to start and that sucks when your trying to grow " vegetables " in a short season. ;)

Liked the video Mario, those shingles seem to be popular!

Thanks. I was so caught up talking with my neighbour didn't even know she was filming.
It's hard not to get rid of the shingles. I would like a nice hard packed gravel road someday but shingles are so cheap to use and non permanent. If you don't like where they are or need to move is no problem. i lost track of how many bundles I have. I think about 6 or 7. I go to the lumber yard and buy the damaged bundles or ones not in the package wrap ( bargain bin ). Why pay top dollar if they ain't going on a roof? :lol:

FabOne

06-04-2015, 09:37 PM

GREAT layout Mario and Sue! Too bad you aren't a few miles closer so we could stop by and play.

-Terry

Supermario

06-14-2015, 04:48 PM

ThanksTerry. i wish you guys were closer too! It's fun to run RC's but there's nothing like running as a group and the whole area comes to life:D

Speaking of coming to life. I finally got around to building the second conveyor I need. Thanks again for the belt RW. It works great!
This one went together real quick. Same set up as the last conveyor or as Reg calls it, the hippy conveyor.:lol:
wooden beads and metal washers for rollers , 1/8 X 1" flat bar, 1/4" threaded rod for structure. Flanged bearings, bevel gears and motor from servo city as a drive and voila another Canadian red neck conveyor! :D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/521cbc23240b4e8f011b1f1de5b589a5_zpsh2qgvq84.jpg

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And a video of it in action.......

http://youtu.be/pXWA3WwS4WE

Supermario

06-19-2015, 05:23 PM

Well, I got a chance to put some lipstick and makeup on the second conveyor. I'm real happy with the results and this will fit into my backyard perfectly. Nothing fancy but works.:)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/0954465d1a272ea3572a123783328135_zpspeetoqat.jpg

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http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/92c6cb4fe1f96eaa8236316e78407121_zpsqzn2hupl.jpg

And here is where the conveyor is going. Next I need to build a chute to direct the dirt onto the belt from the truck dumping platform. The angle in the pic is not right yet, too steep I think.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/31e7fff982821eb35ef066d0e8f3a6c0_zpscjqdol10.jpg

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Supermario

06-21-2015, 05:17 PM

I guess I shouldn't worry about the cosmetic stuff when I haven't even tested in the yard! Lucky for me it looks like first time out is a success and no major rework required so far. Final test will be dumping an actual load with the truck.
Here's test #1....

http://youtu.be/tXRz463KRNQ

TRUCKMAKER

06-21-2015, 07:21 PM

Nice job Mario, looks like it works great!

Supermario

07-07-2015, 05:49 PM

Looks like S&M is going to host the first ever RC meet in the backyard park!
Just got back from a great time spent with my buddies from scale builders RC club Ontario. Turns out a few of them have the time and want to come up to my place and run in the backyard park! :bounce:
So time for me to gear up and get things ready for them and make sure it's worth the trip!
Here's a video tour of the plan and 4 weeks to get as much done as I can.

Ideas , suggestions always welcome :)

http://youtu.be/dwW6UAm4Iu4

flatdeck

07-07-2015, 07:25 PM

I can not wait.. It will be a blast....

Wayne

Mikem

07-07-2015, 09:37 PM

Have a great time post pics

Supermario

07-09-2015, 07:28 PM

I've come to realize there is another reason it is important I attend RC shows. It inspires and motivates me to " get stuff done! ". Once again, as soon as I get home I go into full swing working in the yard.
I'm no master carpenter and not using high quality finished wood but I think it captures the moment and theme I'm going for. :)

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Mikem

07-09-2015, 08:39 PM

Looking good Mario . Mike

Supermario

07-11-2015, 05:19 PM

Once again.... Me and my Cat boxes. :lol:
Caterpillar was never in the fuel business but they are in my world! :D:lol:

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/2932562a0a9708312ca0bd0eefddf8c8_zpskh1wdw5n.jpg

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Mikem

07-11-2015, 05:54 PM

Still think you need a train ! Mike

Supermario

07-11-2015, 07:21 PM

Still think you need a train ! Mike

I totally agree Mike! I have the room but just ain't got the wallet to have trucks, construction and trains! :eek::cop:

bigford

07-11-2015, 08:23 PM

looking good mario

andyathome

07-11-2015, 09:15 PM

that is a sweet set up you have there, maybe a bit of street lighting for some after hours driving?
Im also thinking CAT fuel is of a better quality than the others can provide LOL

cheers andy

Supermario

07-12-2015, 07:42 PM

looking good mario

Thanks Mark! Glad you like. :) if your ever in the neighbourhood you have to come see.:D

that is a sweet set up you have there, maybe a bit of street lighting for some after hours driving?
Im also thinking CAT fuel is of a better quality than the others can provide LOL

cheers andy

Thanks Andy! I would invite you over too but the chances of you being in my neck of the woods are slim to none eh? :lol: It's guys like you that inspire me to get into the RC park DIY fun! :D. It's a lot of work but worth every moment.....and September is only 2 months away:eek:

I see some parts of Australia got snow yesterday! Have you been skiing ? :eek:

Supermario

07-12-2015, 07:54 PM

One more vacation day left. I've had a great time pretending to be retired the last couple weeks, seen lots, did lots. The RC show re invigorated me last week and although it's smoking hot out I'm still going RC park crazy!
No real plans or drawings, just started making a building I need to use for storing all the electronics and batteries to run my processing area. I made it bigger than needed because I'm planning on using the space to carry 3 or 4 radios when it's time to play and I bring this up from the basement.
The more I can carry in one trip the better! :lol:

Anyway, here is today's build :)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/dae25c4ae896ba4d0c60b6d455df5e56_zps8napx3vb.jpg

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flatdeck

07-12-2015, 08:38 PM

Nice work Mario.. Looking forward to seeing the work that you have done...

Wayne

andyathome

07-13-2015, 12:34 AM

cheers Mario,
here's another idea, how about a cheap digital scale set up to check load weights.
Ive seen a few $10 bathroom scales that are begging to have the digital display ripped out, wires extended to a pole( sign) and job done.

By the way I would be dead keen for a play on your site, I will flick your my address and you can post the plane ticket ..... :lol::lol::lol:

This is why we have winter when you guys are playing in the sun, it feeds our imagination.
I intended to build an office building to put my screener and crusher controls in behind a fake roller door so I can adjust the 6 motors.
but first , I picked up a king hauler day cab in need of some love , comes with a home built tipper trailer ( not a bad job) and wedico 3 stage ram with a dx5 radio and batteries, dirt cheap.
so while the weather is freezing its time to start / finish a few projects.

keep the picts coming

cheers andy

Supermario

07-13-2015, 09:24 AM

Great minds think alike Andy! :lol::p.
I had the same idea with a digital scale. I got the display out, extended wires so I could mount on a pole. Everything was fine until I tested the trucks on it. Most bathroom scales are rated up to 300lbs. And the trucks and trailer are not heavy enough to trigger the scale to register a weight.

So plan B is I found a digital food scale on Ebay which can handle up to 50lbs. I'm hoping its sensitive enough to trigger when I drive onto it. We will see:)

I added a few more details to the Cat Fuel station. Came up with a easy way to make what looks like gas nozzles and hose? Some paperclips , 16 gauge wire and shrink tubing. Simple and looks decent I think. :D
One more thing I might do. I've been staring at the Cat box I have on top of the roof. I think it needs to be turning! I've got a small motor out of a rotating beacon I can use to power it up.....next rainy day project.:)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/ef95897dccc3691fa50303cecff7c3cb_zpsm3qoxmt7.jpg

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doodlebug

07-13-2015, 03:43 PM

Thinking outside the box again! Keep it up!
Cheers, Neil.

andyathome

07-13-2015, 08:10 PM

so simple but really looks the part.
nice job.

thebigo

07-13-2015, 11:48 PM

Really like your compound Mario, are you leaving it outside throughout summer time then bringing it in for winter?

Supermario

07-14-2015, 05:32 PM

Thinking outside the box again! Keep it up!
Cheers, Neil.

:lol:. Outside the box as I work with boxes. :lol:

so simple but really looks the part.
nice job.

Thanks Andy. I started thinking about using mechanics wire and suddenly thought of a paperclip for some reason. :)

Really like your compound Mario, are you leaving it outside throughout summer time then bringing it in for winter?

Thanks David. The loading docks are staying out year round. Cover them with tarps in the fall. The fuel station and what ever other building I make stays out rain or shine and will bring in for the winter.

I'm starting to re think my control room building with batteries and ESC's . Maybe it's better if I make a small mounting plate for the esc's and RX, leave the building outside and only bring the batt and electronics in and out of the house.

I tried lastnight with batteries, 4 radios in the building and its was as much fun as when I carry my 40lb excavator ( sorry, I think it weighed in at 36lbs ) up the basement stairs! :eek:
I don't like the carry big box every time I want to play idea anymore.:eek::lol:

jack van

07-15-2015, 07:22 PM

could always make a wharehouse that you can lock and if you plan on playing the next day you can leave toys out overnight

GjtBob

07-15-2015, 10:32 PM

Not sure how much you want to spend, but found this scale on Amazon, it has a display that has a coiled cord.

TORREY SR 50/100 Electronic Digital Shipping Scale with Large Display and Backlight, 100 lb

List Price: $199.00
Price: $99.00 Free Shipping for Prime Members
You Save: $100.00 (50%)
Quantity:1

Supermario

07-16-2015, 08:55 PM

could always make a wharehouse that you can lock and if you plan on playing the next day you can leave toys out overnight

I've been eyeing up the shed I put a new roof on last year that's right next to the screener area. I just need to " fortify" it a little for peace of mind and yes, definitely would use for those friday night, Saturday rc sessions. :D

Not sure how much you want to spend, but found this scale on Amazon, it has a display that has a coiled cord.

TORREY SR 50/100 Electronic Digital Shipping Scale with Large Display and Backlight, 100 lb

List Price: $199.00
Price: $99.00 Free Shipping for Prime Members
You Save: $100.00 (50%)
Quantity:1

Thanks for the info.:cool: Yeah, even that one is a little too much to spend though.
im anxious to try out the food scale I got coming. Cost me 50 to my door but with my luck it won't work, I'll end up spending another 150-200 for a good one and once again going cheap at first will bite me in the a** once again. :lol:

Supermario

07-16-2015, 10:07 PM

Doing some quick fab and wiring tonight and got the control room wired and almost ready to go. Just need to punch a hole to run the harness through, make a harness for the conveyors and shaker. Should be up and running this weekend. :bounce::D

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steamer

07-17-2015, 11:03 AM

Hey Mario, does any of this look familiar? Any chance you were driving the loader?
Cheers Rob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNaR60wIS8A&list=TLyqicWLEFq4IxNzA3MjAxNQ&index=1

Supermario

07-17-2015, 04:46 PM

Hey Mario, does any of this look familiar? Any chance you were driving the loader?
Cheers Rob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNaR60wIS8A&list=TLyqicWLEFq4IxNzA3MjAxNQ&index=1

Holy cow Rob! You wouldn't believe how confused I was for a moment as I started watching the video:eek: I thought, that's our yard! WTF! :confused:
How can this be? A friend in BC is showing me a YouTube video of our work yard from just a couple days ago???
Then I came to my senses as the truck pulled away from the trailer and realized the trucker was taping from a Gopro. Sorry wasn't me in the scoop but as a matter of fact, im the one who rebuilt that one and its the last one I did about a year ago.
It's off to Montreal to be loaded onto a C130 airplane and flying up to a mine site in the arctic. I hope I didn't leave anything loose! That's an awful long way to go on a service call! :eek::lol:

If the guy didn't edit the video, you would have seen me as I helped to shrink wrap the cab. While this was filming I was busy loading an excavator onto the Orange Kenworth you see drive by in the video.

Blows my mind you showing me this video! Makes me realize, cameras can be anywhere and are everywhere! Always behave in life and always do things right....ya never know who's watching! :cop:

TRUCKMAKER

07-17-2015, 09:16 PM

Hmmm Deutsch connectors, not standard RC gear:D

Good video!

doodlebug

07-18-2015, 12:34 AM

Hmmm Deutsch connectors, not standard RC gear:D

Good video!

Deutsch connectors, my favorite! Cat uses a whole lot of them.

Supermario

07-18-2015, 01:09 PM

Hmmm Deutsch connectors, not standard RC gear:D

Good video!

Good eye Kent. Your right , not typical RC gear but perfect for outdoor, sealed and easy to connect and disconnect wiring.:)

Deutsch connectors, my favorite! Cat uses a whole lot of them.

I agree Neil, my favorite connector! One of the perks of doing rebuilds at work. All the original wiring throughout a machine is thrown in the garbage and replaced so I asked the boss if I could take some old connectors off the harness.

Speaking of harness, I had a great idea last night. My plan was to just lay the wires on the ground behind the the work area and around to the screen and conveyor. But then my outdoor brain kicked in and thought, between the squirrels, chipmunks and mice there's a pretty good chance they might nibble on the wires so to minimize that from happening I used a lenght of some plastic plumbing tubing. The soil is wet and soft so I was able to push it through the dirt and make an instantly buried conduit I guess you could say. :)
There is still exposed wire but atleast I can see if there's any eating going on.:D

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/298358c87dd5566cdda3db8e9114c26d_zpsxv1y4mbs.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/fb7bb67ab5c1af055e5c603387a01398_zpsolw1v1pn.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/91742de6c363a7b60fae331778cedea6_zps5qsdxnst.jpg

Supermario

07-18-2015, 01:36 PM

I had forgotten to show a few pics of the fuel stop with the trucks. :)

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/81f7264871f1b615e0f4a8f95bc67233_zps5ybrf8zd.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/25adbed6da92cba40be49af99ef47c0c_zpsuqv5sey8.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/f278db96a44105cd2007b6e32fda7ec0_zpsocryegty.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/681f1735b3b77633a34d1797fdd324a2_zpseyabsboc.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/0c5f8452a812118a907ce47e09737fad_zpswomi0nmr.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/975bb0f848e6e1e37d2c920f00a1cc50_zps1bz2rdnd.jpg

I know the size of the cylinders aren't right as fuel tanks, they're concrete and we're just laying around in the backyard when we moved here. I found a more proper pail that will look the part a little better.:)

egronvold

07-19-2015, 07:02 AM

You've got some nice rigs :)

Supermario

07-19-2015, 01:42 PM

You've got some nice rigs :)

Thank you very much.:). I keep telling myself 3 is enough, no more trucks! But someday I would like to add a peterbuilt cabover to the fleet. :cop:

Supermario

07-19-2015, 01:46 PM

I don't know what the heck I was thinking! Maybe it's because I built the chute without ever parking the dump truck next to it? :confused: maybe too busy looking at the conveyor?
the chute I built never had a chance! :eek::lol:

http://youtu.be/Z_YAPFodBNM

Mikem

07-19-2015, 03:08 PM

Hi Mario your gas station is cool . I won't mention any trains for awhile , but how about a cement mixer ? Could be cab over . Mike

steamer

07-19-2015, 03:18 PM

I thought that you would get a kick out of seeing the video. I sub to his channel and as soon as I saw it was in Sault Ste Marie I thought of you. His next video had more Cat stuff and your service truck out on 17 as he was going east to Montreal.
Rob

Supermario

07-22-2015, 06:35 PM

I showed the video at work. Same confused faces at first, then a few guys got a wee bit upset about someone video taping on our property.:rolleyes:......what a world we live in :confused:

Small update on the conveyor feed chute. I think version 2.0 might work much better. :). Hoping if all goes well, I should have the entire plant up and running dirt on the weekend! :D

http://youtu.be/ru_0GfHuVCM

Supermario

07-23-2015, 07:53 PM

I am so happy with the new chute I built! :D can't believe how well it works right out of the gate! :bounce:

http://youtu.be/FSw3MQo5o7I

Mikem

07-23-2015, 08:26 PM

Mario looks good and I agree about neighbours . I'm going to go back through your thread and build one too it's so simple ? Mike

egronvold

07-24-2015, 01:34 PM

I am so happy with the new chute I built! :D can't believe how well it works right out of the gate! :bounce:

http://youtu.be/FSw3MQo5o7I

Job well done! Your setup is getting better every day.

Supermario

07-24-2015, 09:21 PM

Mario looks good and I agree about neighbours . I'm going to go back through your thread and build one too it's so simple ? Mike

Thanks Mike. Yes , it is simple and creates so many possibilities of use. I quickly got tired of leaving little dirt piles all over the place in the past. This set up makes things so much easier and efficient.:D
All in, I spent less than 100 bucks to build 2 conveyors. Freebies on stuff helps:) as much as I really enjoyed building my trucks and would love to build more, budget says otherwise. The pleasure of building in the yard for cheap and using everyday things around me is another great way to enjoy the " building " part of this hobby.:)

Job well done! Your setup is getting better every day.

Thank you.:). Only our second summer in the new yard but with all that's been done lately, things are coming to life. When people came here before, they thought I had a little race track in my backyard. :rolleyes:
Now with docks, fuel stop and screener plant it's not a race track anymore! :)

Supermario

07-26-2015, 07:27 PM

Walking through Canadian tire the other day and came across these little led snake lights.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/2cf6c4ba9905a0e0d53579f7a50b4ac6_zpsifajzynk.jpg

i tried it out lastnight for the first time and the whole area lights up nicely. Unfortunately the pics aren't worth posting. My iPad ain't the greatest in low light :(

Here's some day pics of them in place.

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/4db12a63210eddd0850cdacb4a8c9e94_zpsbcpydjwe.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/c8446cae2ded247aa504fa79c597aa45_zpswqd6ikr1.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/3837fb1e1801960006f5e33cbbb62f5f_zps2oexxnym.jpg

http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/catman4088/5cc77937ba754386ad29a20d1990a361_zpsc1jnhk1q.jpg