Forum: Construction General Discussion
03-14-2023, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,518
Re: Shovel mechanics
Thanks for sharing. I have been looking for info on the bucyrus 88-b. the site has spec sheets and manual scans! I'm now one step closer ;)
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-14-2023, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 35
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-19-2023, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 66
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
02-13-2023, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,518
Re: Shovel mechanics
Some really cool stuff there. Thank you for sharing Frizzen.
That Buckeye "Clipper" shovel has a really cool looking house on it. I may put one in the future builds list :thinking:
-Shawn-
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-09-2023, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-09-2023, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 26
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-30-2022, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Construction Equipment
11-17-2022, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-21-2022, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,471
Re: Micro TIG welders
I think so, from what I have seen Orion, Sunstone and Lampert welders all use the some process. Touch the tungsten to start the current flowing and then retract and quickly increase the current...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
10-19-2022, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,471
Re: Micro TIG welders
I was looking at those generic import tig spot welders a while ago as well. In my research I found this topic on a german truck modeling forum...
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Forum: Farm Tractors and Implements
09-02-2022, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 18,551
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
05-29-2022, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,518
Re: Shovel mechanics
Here is some scans from my Bucyrus-Erie 22-B manual showing the cable routing and top-down view of the boom for the shovel.
The Bucyrus-Erie 22-B is a cable type machine, if you look at the cable...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
05-29-2022, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,518
Re: Shovel mechanics
You are probably right about gravity being used to let the boom down. But the dipper handle needs side back to start a cut. I'm not claiming to be a expert on cable shovels, just trying to share what...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
05-29-2022, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,518
Re: Shovel mechanics
Yes, the dipper handle is powered in and out on a shovel. Some use a rack and pinion some are cable driven others use chain along the dipper handle to a sprocket. Steam era shovels had a steam engine...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-22-2022, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-20-2022, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
Not much I'm afraid. Unfortunately I have been on a hiatus from my projects due to having to move, All my tools are in storage (No room for them) I still have been doing CAD work and research for the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-08-2021, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
I agree with you, the phillips heads do not look that good, but are good for quick and cheap fastening of prototype parts.
I'm going replace most of the 3d printed parts for cast aluminum or CNC'd...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-05-2021, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
I'm back with a update on the Linn. I finally have some progress to show after a lot of research, I have a designed a prototype of the differential and final drives for the tractor. The trouble this...
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Forum: Welcome New Members
08-07-2021, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,453
Re: Evenin' all.
Welcome to the forum, Ian. I'm looking forward to seeing your build.
-Shawn-
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-28-2021, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,280
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-18-2020, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-18-2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-15-2020, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)
Quick update. The frame is starting to come together, I still need to design and print the brackets for the cab support rails it also needs the dump bed rails.
https://i.imgur.com/SqqUCplh.jpg
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Forum: R/C videos
01-28-2020, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,899
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Forum: Construction Equipment
09-24-2019, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 78
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