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Forum: Metal forming & tools 03-29-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,115
Posted By cdm
Re: Straight edge cuts

1/4 cuts like butter but teeth are too wavy to prevent side bite. not good

1/2 to 3/4 blades at 18 to 24tpi work best for me

my biggest issue is precise and stable centering especially across
Forum: Metal forming & tools 03-29-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,115
Posted By cdm
Re: Straight edge cuts

That's what i have been doing. Then i powersand them at 90D to get the burs and lines straight. this means i must always leave at least 1 edge factory straight which results in wasted material and a...
Forum: Metal forming & tools 03-28-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,115
Posted By cdm
Straight edge cuts

What is the best way to get straight edge cuts in alum plates of 2-4mm thick? For instance when you want to make some body panels that actually fit together..

I have been told horizontal bandsaws...
Forum: Mechanical tech 03-28-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,246
Posted By cdm
Re: Trans. Gears

pinion is 32pitch on their 3 speeds.. the internal gears i couldnt tell you


their touring cars use 48p usually.
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-28-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Posted By cdm
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway

beatiful! do you have a way of presets or do you have to remeasure and align the mill for each part (where you make multiples of each, like the wheels)?
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-28-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By cdm
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)

there the classic ways of getting it in the truck..

http://www.dimensionsinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Different-Shovel.jpg

it has been 20 years since ive touched a wheelbarrow tho
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-28-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By cdm
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)

Hah they dont want the models tested. They just want to sell you eyecandy at absurd prices :)
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-27-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

After leaving the upper body out in the rain and ice for a few days i found a few seams that need attention. While my cool new hardcore filler dries i tackled the carriage wiring yet again. Still...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-27-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By cdm
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)

You should have a haul meet in your basement. You can eat through that in a day with enough people.
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,280
Posted By cdm
Re: Insuring your models?

Well bikes and seadoos are actually land and water transportation devices, much like a car and follow the same regulations. not even close to being the same in terms of legal standing to a...
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,280
Posted By cdm
Re: Insuring your models?

I was always under the assumption (as told by agents when i used them) that anything you disclose falls under the HO policy. If not disclosed and added, it isn't really covered. Guns et al are...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-26-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By cdm
Re: Quick Disconects?

http://catalog.beswick.com/#HOME


same prices as those from germany... unfortunately.

although their brass nipples are cheap. just not the disconnects
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-25-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,333
Posted By cdm
Re: Hydro filter

Neither. Top fitting is from pump and bottom fitting goes to the valve.

You can hook it anywhere before the valves since anything after the pump will have the same pressure before it reaches the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-25-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

http://i.imgur.com/O3ZvvAu.jpg

thats all done. now to make the casings around it, lube chain up again (had to wash most of the factory gunk as it was unhandleable) and give it a new dull coat of...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-24-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,335
Posted By cdm
Re: in tank return hose?

Doesnt matter as far as air; its the intake that is important to always be under water. If its aerating, it isnt bled proper. With the german hydro fluid you have to stop it and let air bleed out of...
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,352
Posted By cdm
Re: MORPOWER pump & valve

I was pulling 5amps on a 20 turn motor with the leim pump... so sure, its possible! going to a 45t torquemaster cut it to 1200mah every 15 minutes (havent amp measured that yet). soo...over an hour...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-23-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 156,319
Posted By cdm
Re: Azonic Hitachi 470/Bell B50D

if vario included those changes they would sell more!

excellent work
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-23-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

http://i.imgur.com/myyEyAn.jpg

began making my cab guard.. if i can find them, i will mount some cool lights under the ledge. leds i can fit, its the casings that will be an issue finding that...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-22-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

I have enough scrap blocks to play with. Though i am pretty much done with tapping for this project.

Worked some on the cab... my mini dubro hinges arrived so with some trimming, they will work...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-21-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 971,223
Posted By cdm
Re: Hauling Dirt out of my basement (present day)

you can always go for the non driven metal front axle if you can sacrifice the traction it gives you.

im thinking with that much weight in the bed it shouldnt even matter
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-20-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,155
Posted By cdm
Re: how to setup a hyrauilic excavator on a 6channel?

a spektrum servo u say. yep had a few of those blow up.

yes spektrum servos generally hate 6v (as do all others not rated for it). but they are still one of the few makers (its actually horizon...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

the boom is actually weight balanced at the lift point pivot. stick and bucket throw it off though. can't really balance for that

it's surging because the original leim was designed for cyls 1/3...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-20-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,155
Posted By cdm
Re: how to setup a hyrauilic excavator on a 6channel?

go digital.
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

5lbs before the hoses, fittings, cyls and fluid.
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-20-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 46,604
Posted By cdm
Re: My Mruder (bruder cat320 something look alike)

so is this. bugger you cant edit posts after like 2 minutes.

http://i.imgur.com/QmgAJGN.jpg
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