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"so now I am waiting on the rim builder to make my new one's"
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You have been growing with ingenuity and complexity with each build Travis. Really looks nice, made your own transfer case out of delrin I see.?.? It's nice to see it come alive after the discussion in Indy. Keep it up, I'm sure I'll steal some ideas for my next complex machinery build. That poor guy in a cage PA is everyone's friend, he just can't say no,can he?
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I am noticing in my pics I have the frame to high on the front axle so in the morning I will disassemble it and machine it down some to make the frame sit level. Funny how you notice things more when you look at it in a pic. I also got my order from Micro Mark today, new vice, clamp set, and true inch conversion for the mill. They were out of stock on the R8 Collet set but I will be getting that as soon as it is back in stock as well as smaller tool makers vice. Travis |
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Hey Travis, look's like a fun project! Keep us posted! Like the T-Case.
Steve, Aren't you looking for a new coal shovel? LOL! Cheer's, Neil#2 aka doodlebug. |
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I like these older Cats. The cabs are neat, with the triangle windows.
That's an interesting drivetrain and frame. So you've got what looks like Axial axles, but you made one with a pass through input/output shaft, and you are using that as the mounts to allow for axle oscillation? That's actually a pretty cool idea. I don't think I would have thought of something like that. How's it work? Just a couple bronze/oilite bushings on the input/output shafts to allow oscillation? Kind of surprised there is enough shaft left to hook up the driveshaft yoke. |
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I love it , excellant drive train work , I am in awe ! !
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Thanks to all for looking. Travis |
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Here you go again amazing me with your ability's this thing is going to be the best loader yet cant wait to see more.. You should look into the alum housings for them axles you might as well go over the top..
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I was just wondering what the dimensions are on those tires?
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very nice work i can dig that lol i also think aluminum axels would be a good idea for a lil weight and strength for pickin up those heavy loads of dirt or crushed rubber very cool good start can't wait to see more
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Cool project Travis and nice start.
Great idea on the large size too because it is easier to load everything. |
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Nice choice on the loader Trav. I think your going to enjoy scratch building equipment more than trucks and trailers. There is more challenges because you can't just buy the parts you need, you most build them.
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Hi Travis,
Excellent start... it looks fairly capable in the video too, near the end it went up the step very easy. Looking forward to seeing this is progress. Elliot |
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Very good, Travis! Are you going with hydraulics for the work equipment, or going to surprize us with something new - ceramic magnet cylinders or nano-technology gearmotors? :p:rolleyes: Anyway, very cool beginning.
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This is a very ambitious build Trav, but if anyone can do it you can! I'm staying tuned for this one.
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Travis, glad to see you are joing the "over-sized" club too.....:D, greal build! You know i will be following this.
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Wow thats cool! Is it going to be hydraulic or screw drive?
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It's always fun driving around a bare bones chassis, isn't it? Something about seeing it move under it's own power for the first time. Cool.
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Nice one looks good in the video cant wait to see some more pictures.
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Hey Travis, do you need to see the kyosho hanomag manual, for screw drive idea's???
Let me know, I can scan it and pm it to you? Keep up the great work. Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug. |
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Look'in GOOD Travis!! You're going to tax the **** out of your lowboy to get this guy to the job site! Keep us posted.
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I like the chassis - sturdy, simple and straight forward
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Hey Travis, PM'd and emailed the manual to you. Hope this help's!
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Great job Travis ..simple and works well..wish I could build that quick..gona keep tabs on this one...
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Cool cant wait to see more pics and a final product!
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Is it done yet?
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Well you had better get busy I got a little more done today.:D Just a small update but here are a couple pic's. http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_0987.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...r/100_0988.jpg Travis |
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Travis - get on your wheel guy - those current rims are ground on me - sorta like a hot wheels version of a 'cat. LOL
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This is comimg along nicely. Are the lift arms 1/4'' plate?
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It will hold up and also look good. Some people don't use heavy enough material and it just don't look right. But if I know you this thing will look and perform great.
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Great work Travis
I have been too busy at work and have not kept up with all the action on this thread. I think work will slow now and I can spend more time watching your build, keep the updates coming. greg |
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looks good can't wait to see this loader in action
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Just an idea travis... why not make some templates, you get the idea:D
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