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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-21-2010, 12:54 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Lil bit more on the moldboard assembly. Got the braces done and the cylinder bracket made for the blade's pitch. Gotta clean all the solder up. I will sandblast all the metal before i prime it
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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-18-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

You are soo right!
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-18-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

The lift pieces are made of wood (6 joints).
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-18-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks guys for all the supporting words. I am beginning to make a little headway on it. I will soon begin work on the interior. It's a fun project to build. I have to figure out things as I go...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-17-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

More Pics:

Got a'lil paint done and made one of the side shields....will finish the other this wknd.

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_2097.jpg...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-12-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

I managed to get a couple of significant pieces done this afternoon. I wanted to us my Robart 2'' stroke cylinders, but needed a clevis to work....so i got on the lathe and bandsaw and WALAA.
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Forum: Construction Equipment 12-10-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks Ed, yeah its really slow, but it's starting to pickup a lil bit. Some of my parts where i need strength, i build the prototype out of wood then have them water jetted in aluminum......just...
Forum: Construction Equipment 12-10-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader Update

Update to the grader pics:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_2038.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_2039.jpg
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Forum: Construction Equipment 10-14-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Ed, I think the radio might be my one and only Christmas present...:D

I plan to have it completely working by mid-summer '11

I have come to terms that hydro is only way to go. I have tested...
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-03-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

5 spool valve $ 478.00
pump/motor $ 335.00
Airtronics 10 ch $ 429.99 (with nine 3-pos switches) Priceless!
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-03-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Ideally yes, but i don't machine......have ask about getting one made, but too costly.

I am going with this:

http://2wheelhobbies.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_38&products_id=316
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Forum: Construction Equipment 10-03-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Hey Ed, i may have to do like FGD......and mount two radios back-to-back for that kind of dough :D:D I am figuring things out as i go.

Thanks for the compliments!
Forum: Construction Equipment 10-03-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Joe, i am going to use a chain, sprocket and geared motor. I made the ring and i plan to have the chain tacked welded to the ring. I have a machinest that will make the retainters for the ring to...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-29-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader Updates

Well, i was able to get the patterns of the moldboard done and sent off to the waterjet. Got'm back yesterday.....and after drilling and tapping all the parts, this is how it looks.

Spent 2 1/2...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-26-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Blender, the advantage for me is the simple build with not having to build a mold. I would prefer to vaccuum form the parts, but don't have the resources. I carved the piece from a block of balsa....
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-25-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Here are some new pics of the saddle gas tanks.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1763.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1/602bpilot/IMG_1761.jpg
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Forum: Construction Equipment 09-24-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
Re: 140H Grader

Thanks guys for all the compliments.

I am using the Sabertooth ESC
I am not powering the front wheels.
As for the channels......whew! f/rv, steering, body swival, wheel tilt, ripper,...
Forum: Construction Equipment 09-23-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 98,881
Posted By rc_farmer
140H Grader...Unpdate

I am back on the grader. Here are a few pics. This is going to be a full function grader. For the controls, i will utilize a combination of air and hydraulics.....too many features to run full...
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