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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-18-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Several times before, in some other projects, I've wished to be able to build my own little louvers.
A previous attempt to make a punch and die works but has imperfections to build a even row of ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-17-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Thanks for the advices, Joe. I appreciate them and will give them a try at the next dig.

But due to a complete disassembling of the excavator this will take some time.

Disassembling for fixing...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-14-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 98
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Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Thank you. Thats a good Idea, but too late.

The first loading of my Dumper happens in my garden .

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/firstbuddeling.m4v

some issues found...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-13-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

After six months of almost daily work at this project, all mechanical todos are done :bounce:

Parking position
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_7173.jpg

max Height over...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-12-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,518
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/12th RC Crawler Crane Dragline Plans

Wow. What a superb model and great craftmanship. Hats off to you sir.
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-12-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

thank you guys.

the temporarely used threaded rods will be switched into much more stylish bolts with circlips.


https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_7160.jpg
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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-10-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Todays work: The completion of the stick cylinder.

After applying the orings i've prefilled the cylinder with oil

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_7133.jpg

The thread...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-09-2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Thank you. I've choosen the easy way. 6x1mm stainless pipes are not easy to bend but with the right tools it's possible and up from 15mm radius without any kink. I'm using a "RIDGID 600 series lever...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-31-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

At the beginning of my research for an excavator i've found a flyer from liebherr. There was the model 966 noticed as a perfect fit for 30 tons dumpers. My dumper is a 30 tons one. Thereby the 966...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-31-2022, 05:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,270
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Time for a rebuild

Great job.
Looks nearly too bad to play in the dirt with.
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-30-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

stick, bucket and bucket mechanic
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_6903.jpg

the very noisy pump gets a leadfilled cover. ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-30-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Hi,

I haven't been lazy whilst the long break here.
A short summary jump to the actual standing:

the work on the monobloc has begun ...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-07-2022, 02:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Hi,

you've convinced me :D
I wonder, why this forum isn't using such simple quick-response buttons as a "like". Its quickly made for you without spamming the thread and a response for the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-05-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

This will be my last post here. too much work for just a few clicks and almost no replys.

Enjoy your hobbies.


Bye
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-30-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

sorry, it's 1/10.

because i've no idea from excavators so far, i've roughly copied the sizes from the liebherr r966
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-30-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Hi,
positioning was easy. I wish, I have so much space in every model :D

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_6498.jpg

the sandwich construction of the baseplate prevents a...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-29-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Thank you.

For better planning the positions and pipe layout upwards, I need all components for a manual tetris.

electronics, pump, valves etc. are already on board. just the oil tank is...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-28-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

The undercarriage gets his stabilizations.
Looks a bit rough, but later invisible.
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_6475.jpg

Stable enough, I think
(The carriage isn't so...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-27-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Today, in an attack of work mania, I've made 140 threads and mounted the crawler plates for th first track.

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_6472.jpg

Now I'm waiting for...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-26-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Finetuning of the crawler plates. 1,5mm between work and crash
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_6460.jpg

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_6461.jpg
...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-25-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck

Last post so far :bounce:

The exciting parts are done. Followed by things i have to do.

Hydraulic arrangement
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/belaz/img_5381.jpg

Many stainless...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-24-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,664
Posted By pufferfish
Re: Build an Excavator from Scratch

Last post with pre-fabricated things.


i first attempt for crawler-plates. they need some improvements

https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/bagger/img_6310.jpg

the large bolt for...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-24-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck

Well, after planning, the doing was a simple turning job

the guard rings are very small.
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/belaz/img_5607.jpg

seals are simple o-rings...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-24-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck

thanks again.


yes. its a bf20l.
and yes. i buy simple sheets and cut them self. my tools are a simple lever shear, flex bandsaw, some bender and a old bosch belt sander.

I'm a programmer...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-23-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,161
Posted By pufferfish
Re: 1/10 Mining Dump Truck

....
bending such a small tube :confused:
An inlay from 1mm brass rod was the solution
Bending worked wonderful smooth
https://blog.rb-fotos.de/wp-content/gallery/belaz/img_5728.jpg
but i need...
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