Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
08-23-2017, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 17,113
Re: The chain has been broken
Can we have a quick poll of what photo sharing site people have switched to? I loaded the google photo app on my iPad but I don't see the thumbnail photo in my test thread and I'm not sure the link...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-23-2017, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,393
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
08-23-2017, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 28,085
Machinist Jack Video / Giveaway!
I posted a video of how I make a machinist Jack and I am making a pair of them to be given away next Monday. They are a simple design using 7/8" hex stock that I drill and tap for a 3/8" bolt. I also...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
08-21-2017, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,702
Re: Eagle Machinery Dozer track pin problems
I drilled out the cast tracks on my Oliver and installed steel pins, but like you describe they can and do slide out of place. I have recently started using hollow brass tube instead of solid steel....
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-21-2017, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,548
Re: Bruder small Cat conversion
I went thru no less that 5 variations on my Oliver diecast conversion. I started with servos, went to micro gear motors and have finally ended with mini planetary gear motors and it working really...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-19-2017, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 16,791
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Forum: Anything RC Picture and Video Gallery
08-18-2017, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 8,633
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-18-2017, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,187
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-16-2017, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
Re: Conveyer Project
Ya, I wish it was bit longer also. I am thinking about trying to do a ALL DAY, or ALL WEEKEND time lapse next time so we can see the changes to the pile as it occurs over the day or two.
I was...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
08-14-2017, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
That's gona be cool!
Can't you clamp a giant solid block of material down on the mill and push a button and have it machine a loader while you take a nap? Didn't expect to see individual parts...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-13-2017, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
Re: Conveyer Project
Decided to add my videos of the National Part,e Steam Show here...
I have a fair bit more footage but i want to do some editing to it. Here is a quick little unedited time lapse of the top of the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-12-2017, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
Re: Conveyer Project
First real test of the conveyor at Brownsville!
https://youtu.be/Ippa7R0Eobw
More video of the show once I get home!
Jim
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-12-2017, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-09-2017, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-06-2017, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 139
Views: 104,321
Re: 3D Printed D10T Build
Jason,
Are the track pads on the dozer printed? Is that a difficult print? It looks like there would be an overhang no matter which orientation it was printed?
I'm thinking about getting a...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-06-2017, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
Re: Conveyer Project
I ended up with a micro switch and a lever arm that can be moved by the crane bucket or a wheel loader.
Jim
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
08-04-2017, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
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Forum: Construction Equipment
08-03-2017, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 19,464
Re: Trommel Build
Very cool! This is on my short list, I need to be able to bust up clods and/or sort dirt! Great work and thanks for posting!
Jim
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-31-2017, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
RPM and Belt Speed
I checked the final shaft rpm and it is turning 120 RPM. The motor is rated 170 at 12v, but I'm running it at 7.2v and there is a slight reduction in my pulleys. The drive drum is 3/4" D. My belt...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-31-2017, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
Power on/off switch ideas?
Guys,
I'm hunting for a switch to put on the new conveyor but thought I'd ask for ideas from the engineering brain trust and see if there are any neat options.
I want to add a power on/off to...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
07-31-2017, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,007
Pike Steam Show
Who is planning to attend the upcoming Pike Steam Show in Brownsville, PA?
Show dates August 11-13
I plan to get there Wednesday or Thursday depending on the weather and plan on camping and...
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Forum: Construction General Discussion
07-31-2017, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 20,137
Re: Magom HRC Wheel loader
You going to make it to Pike Steam show with your new loader? I am planning on going and would love to see the new loader first hand! :cool:
Jim
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-30-2017, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-30-2017, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,336
Re: Conveyer Project
I made a few small adjustments and I am making a second belt. Going to make the new one a tiny bit shorter, I was running the springs to the max compression. I also plan to do the splice on an...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
07-30-2017, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 119
Views: 52,106
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