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I've had a little more time to tinker in the last few days so the undercarriage is starting to take shape a bit. It's been a bit of a pain in the #@$ but if things go too easy it's not as fun right:confused::confused:

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starting to really take shape Reg :eek: yes , no fun if it's easy :p

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I like easy, though really for me it never goes that way... measure three times & still f/k it up. I'm doomed to rely on other ppl's skills to have functioning models. :(

How do you cut your aluminum so crisp & clean?

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looks great! What scale is it? It looks huge!

Brian

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I just use patience, a geared down bandsaw and a file or grinder with a flapwheel. I try to use flapwheels that are worn out so their not as hungry.

It's 1/10 scale, and I wouldn't call it huge because it's only 21" tall and 56" from the bucket teeth to the counter ballance:eek:

Reg

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Looks good Reg, you are moving along at a good pace.

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Thanks Greg! I'm trying to do as much of the building as I can while work is slow then hopefully when work picks up I can do the spending on the things I can't make:eek:

I ordered a couple Sabertooth's and three gear motors yesterday so hopefully that will keep things moving for a bit.

I machined the front idler guides and got them welded on along with a few other bits. I hope to tackle the swing bearing and gear this weekend...

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very impressive fab work and build...great to see more Island talent...where are you located on the rock?

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Everyone is probably bored of my pics but here are a few of my swing gear setup. Hopefully I will see my gear motors late next week so that I can have it spinnin and drivin soon!

Reg

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Yes we are tired of your photos, hurry up & finish it and post some videos of it working already! Geez Reg?! :confused: :p :D

Where did you source that large gear & pinion from? What's the dia of the pinion, looks a little big? Is there smaller ones to pick from?

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Looks great Reg

Looks like you will have it done by the end of the weekend at the pace your going...hahahaha

greg

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HAHA! I knew someone would ask... It's a modified Honda Z50 primary drive... with rubber dampers. I hate spending money and I'm a hoarder so I thought I'd try it... might not be strong enough though:rolleyes:

It's reduction is about 3.7:1 and I'm using a 17 rpm gear motor(12v)so it will give me around 4.5 rpm all said and done. the 1:1 turns at 7 rpm so it will be a little slow I guess but I may run a little more than 12 volts so we'll see.

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HAHA maybe...:cool: I'm pushing to have it done by the end of the year but it really depends on how much of the hydraulic system I can piece together. I am hoping to make it all instead of buying it but it will take some time. I have a lot more time than money though so...

Starting the cab tomorrow...

Reg

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Although I didn't finish it by the end of the weekend like Greg had predicted, I have made some progress...

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a few more...

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Progress is looking good Reg. Looks like you may be done with the body work in some short time at the rate you're going right now. Keep up the pace, it looks good.

Tyler

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Reg. she's looking real nice! Is the Lincoln in the picture your main tig and how do you like it . Been a long time since I used one, but would like to get back at it again. Just looking to see witch one is the better mach. What's your take on the Miller.
Rob

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Disclaimer; I am not a welder and have no formal training in anything therefore I do not know WTF I'm talking about at the best of times but here it goes:p


I have a Miller Diversion 165(which I'd like to sell) and the Lincoln Precision 225. My Dad and I originally bought the Miller because it was the most affordable TIG that could weld Al, stainless ect, and it suited our needs well at the time but I started making headache racks and other stuff so I wanted more amperage. We picked up the Lincoln used back in Feb(only 3 months old) of this year and I really like it but it should be better as its twice the price of the Miller new and has more features.

Before we picked up the 225 I did a lot of research and it seems like both Lincoln and Miller are very competitive in any size or type of machine and that it usually depends on which color your more used to.

One thing that I will say though is that our Diversion is an inverter style(50lbs) and the lincoln is the transformer style(288lbs) so the size factor is a pain plus all the new inverter type welders in either color are much less power hungry for their given outputs. A welder friend of mine suggested that I save up for a Miller Dynasty 200(inverter type) but it was way out of my price range and probably too complex for my level of understanding so I bought the Lincoln and I'm very happy.

So go out and buy one! What's your favorite color? Red or Blue?

Reg

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Reds my favorite color:D
I must say ,outstanding job your doing on the excavator,your skills are amazing.
Great build ,coming along nicely.:)
Keep the pics coming!!

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Thanks!

I wouldn't say that red is my favorite color but some of my favorite things do happen to be red... go figure:confused:

Here's a few pics of todays chicken turds...