Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2016, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion
Once I figured out how to do the hex I decided to go big. So, I'm making hubs for the wheel with the hex and a flange that looks like a brake rotor. That pulls up against the inside spokes of the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-29-2016, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,824
Re: need help with dump trailer
Cool! Are you mig welding or brazing? That is 1/4" square stock right? I don't even have the gas setup for my welder but I would really like to try my hand at welding some AL. That trailer looks...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-28-2016, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,824
Re: need help with dump trailer
Dozerbuilder,
Thanks for the actuator info! Can't wait to see the plans! Not sure I understand the attachment from the D shaft of the motor to the screw? Did you have to broach a D into the end...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-27-2016, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 36,382
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-27-2016, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion
Tom, I found two hex nuts that fit close onto the shaft. I drilled through the flat of the nuts and taped them for set screws on opposite side of each nut so I can attempt to evenly tighten the nuts...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-27-2016, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-27-2016, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
Re: Nylint michigan crane conversion, hopefully
Frizz,
I'll turn the drums for you if you know what you want/need. Mine are pretty simple. You want them as large in diameter as you can fit nested next to each other. And for width I just...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-25-2016, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 59,663
Re: Cat D11
Wait a minute, I thought they went the right direction when I saw it at the Pike show? You sure someone didn't sneak into your shop and turn them around just to screw with you? :p
Jim
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-22-2016, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 11,715
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
08-19-2016, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-15-2016, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 59,663
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-15-2016, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 115
Views: 59,663
Re: Cat D11
Cooper, at the show this weekend, did I hear you telling Steve or someone else that the dirt likes to get stuck between the grouser and the pad in front of it? On my little Oliver it does exactly...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-08-2016, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion
Tom, thanks.
I found one dump truck at the pike steam show a few years ago and I found one local here at a antique/consignment shop. My dragline came from a local diecast toy store, it was a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-07-2016, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion
Got some more done this weekend. I am going to have to fine tune the chain drive/transfer mechanism. It doesn't line up well enough the way I have it and the chain binds up on the sprockets more...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-07-2016, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion
Friz, the donor is a dromida. I'm not convinced it will be the best donor, but it is what I had on hand. It is pretty cheap and mostly plastic parts like all the diff and shafts and stuff. It will...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-05-2016, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Re: Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion
Starting on the front end, this might be harder than the read end, I'm going to try and make it a 4x4. :confused:
I thought this shot was worth the tall part in the mill vise clamping solution......
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-05-2016, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
Another Structo Dump Truck Conversion
I got a good start on my first dump truck yesterday. I'm try to use some of the drivetrain and suspension parts from a donor short course truck I had.
Just checking the edit function, I still...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-04-2016, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 40,837
Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14
Holy Cow, that is some fancy turning machine you have there! I could probably figure out how to turn it off but that would be it. :p
Do you have any schedule you are trying to keep with the...
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
08-01-2016, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
08-01-2016, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
Re: 1/16 Oliver Dozer Conversion
I need to apologize for the terrible video quality, but I was not able to load it directly from the sad card due to the resolution or some hogwash so I took video of the video using my phone from the...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
07-31-2016, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
Coop, that looks like the same mill I have but the DRO is different. I got mine installed from Grizzly.
Did you install your own and are you left handed? I guess I never thought about how it...
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
07-31-2016, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
Re: 1/16 Oliver Dozer Conversion
I hope I don't jinx myself but I think I figured out the problem I was having with the sabertooth!
First I have to say, I can't believe the dimension engineering help desk never asked or suggested...
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
07-28-2016, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
Re: 1/16 Oliver Dozer Conversion
It keeps getting better...:p
Today I put bearings in the main drive assembly. I'm sure that will help runtime and power to the dirt. Added a dual rate and slowed it down to about half speed so I...
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
07-27-2016, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
Re: 1/16 Oliver Dozer Conversion
Here is a short video of the first test run in the dirt. I am out of practice and i have to solve the loose track issue. Otherwise I think it is going to be usable.
http://youtu.be/T1b-CVwDljI
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
07-27-2016, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
Re: 1/16 Oliver Dozer Conversion
I think it is going to work. I have one real loose and one tight side and at this point no good way to control tension. This particular die cast uses springs on the front rollers for tension but...
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