Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
07-20-2018, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 955
Views: 382,973
Re: KH Beam Hauler
You will need to carry an extra "tank of fuel" just to get around that place one time!:eek:
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
07-18-2018, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 16,320
River City Sand & Gravel
I guess it is time I started a thread / Company Name here!
River City Sand & Gravel is located right on the river and we operate both ground base equipment to mine Sand and gravel and also load...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-17-2018, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-16-2018, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Re: Pike Steam Show Aug 10-12
Zabco,
Thanks for the link, I was looking for something like the pipe gate!
I have been to CF a couple times and I do spend some time at the boat pond. Ya, I really would need a very small...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-16-2018, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Re: Pike Steam Show Aug 10-12
Did a bit of tuning to the short conveyor, it was binding on the new belt guard.
I decided to shoot a bit more video on the sand pile. Im using both conveyors, the drag line and the dozer to load...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-15-2018, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Re: Pike Steam Show Aug 10-12
Frizz,
Thanks for the links! I searched a bit but wasn't finding any of those! I used 1:14 scale and maybe RC Truck for terms. Do you recall how you searched?
Just noticed the other day your...
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
07-15-2018, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
Re: 1/16 Oliver Dozer Conversion
Thanks Cooper, I was planning to do some more video today, but I have been struggling with fusion 360 trying to design and print some brackets for the hopper on the short conveyor.
ya, I tried...
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Forum: Die-Cast Conversions Tech.
07-14-2018, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 70,780
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
07-14-2018, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Re: LilGiantsConstrCo
Can't believe how smooth and flat you get the benches! More dozer videos please!
Jim
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-14-2018, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Pike Steam Show Aug 10-12
I'm getting excited about the Pike Steam Show August 10-12. I'll probably get there Wednesday late afternoon, camping as usual.
Got my dragline all tuned up and ready to go! I put two new drive...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-19-2018, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,002
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-19-2018, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,002
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Forum: General Discussion
03-14-2018, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,726
Re: 3d printed parts
I still think the mini as a first machine with a near term plan to get a second bigger unit might be a good idea. If you don't like the basic concept of 3d printing like the cad design or the parts...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2018, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,726
Re: 3d printed parts
I did the old "bait and switch" to myself! It was the low price of the monoprice select mini that got me thinking about printers again and then I decided to research things a bit more and decided to...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-13-2018, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,726
Re: 3d printed parts
Did your parts turn out reasonably smooth? I suspect for good finish most parts will need a bit of light sanding before paint?
What filament did you use, PLA?
I have one ordered but while I...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
03-13-2018, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,047
Re: 3d printed lowboy conversion
What printer and design software are you starting with?
I have a printer ordered but it won't show up for a month or so. Meanwhile I'm learning fusion 360. I have all sorts of ideas and can't...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-05-2018, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-29-2018, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,778
Re: sabertooth controller on eagle dozer problems
I have had problems with them due to electrical noise from cheap brushed motors. Adding caps to suppress the noise helped a bit but not a perfect solution. When i upgraded the motors on my diecast...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-18-2018, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 979
Air compressor trouble video
Here is a video (some of you have probably already seen this) of my old quincy air compressor. The unloader valve cycles but it can do this for a few minutes before it shuts down. It does NOT build...
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Forum: Fire and Rescue and Emergency Vehicles
01-18-2018, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 65,752
Re: Old tired wrecker
Just now finding this thread due to the recent activity, very cool! You have it weathered really nice! Jim
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-17-2018, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-17-2018, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-16-2018, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
Re: 2018 CABIN FEVER EXPO January 12-14
What, did you guys have a meeting? "Jim from Iowa cant make it out this year so lets get some great looking dirt and have a huge turnout to make him jealous"
Wow, looks like a great show this...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-12-2018, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-11-2018, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 35,232
Re: 2018 CABIN FEVER EXPO January 12-14
The timing of the show, the weather and my transportation is down for a few weeks so i cant attend this year, i am bummed!
PLEASE don't forget to take pictures and video and post them so the...
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