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Forum: Metal forming & tools 04-17-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,987
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: Cutting thin stainless strips

I am not sure how thick the metal you are trying to cut is, but sandwich it between two pieces of thin plywood and run it through a bandsaw or scroll saw with an edge guide.
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-15-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,265
Posted By FlyingBeagle
New Bruder Cat Dozer - Almost Here

I know this has popped up on a couple of threads previously, but this is the first time I have seen it for sale in the US with a price. Still on preorder for May/June, but I cant wait to see the...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 04-10-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,138
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: rc mower

Here is a bruder conversion of a mower with two blades. The end of the video shows a quick photo of the underside of the mower deck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRLMXiS0g5Y

It looks like...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-27-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,569
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: BOMAG compactor BW213-D3

That is an awesome model. Will it have the vibrating drum as well?

How do you guys search ebay and find these things. I try to keep an eye out for RC equipment, but have never seen the first...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-11-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: RCLogger

Love the videos of your equipment working, that loader is fantastic. I hope to some day be able to build a quality fleet of equipment like yours. Thanks for the answer on the bushings and all of the...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 03-07-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: RCLogger

Wow, that looks awesome. I cant wait to see it work.

Quick question for you. At your pivot points, do you just drill a hole and insert a bolt, or do you press in some kind of a bushing to...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-07-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,750
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: something other then antifreeze?

Cosworth,
I posted this same response to your reply in another thread, but I wanted to make sure you saw it.

Dont hold me to this, you should DOUBLE CHECK THE LABEL on the product you are...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 03-07-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,302
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: ok i did it!

Dont hold me to this, you should DOUBLE CHECK THE LABEL on the product you are purchasing. If it is the same product I am thinking of, the pink RV antifreeze is non toxic.
It is used for...
Forum: Metal forming & tools 03-05-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,379
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: welding helmet

I know this is an old Thread, but does anyone have any experience with the Harbor Freight auto darkening helmets. I regularly get coupons for an auto darkening helmet from them for 39.99. and one...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-01-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,540
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: twins

Very impressive.

Just curious, but for those of us who know nothing about machining, where does one buy a giant block of aluminum like that?
Forum: General Discussion 02-27-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: servo motor

Will the ESC work for what he is wanting to do. It sounds like, and I may be wrong, that he would need to be able to operatae the motor in both directions which would require an ESC with a reverse...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 02-22-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: RCLogger

Greg,
I am looking into building a dozer, and I want to use your method for the tracks as they appear to be the most cost effective and relaible method I have seen. I have sourced the aluminum for...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-18-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,063
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: Morpower Hydraulics?

So did anyone ever take the plunge and try these guys products out. I was curious if they were worth a darn???
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-15-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,951
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: New Ray Forklift conversion

Looks great, thanks for sharing. How about a video of it working.
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: Reasonably priced Vario hoe!

I prefer to make purchases like this with sacks full of cash. Cashiers checks are too easy to track. ;) Buyer beware on this one.
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-05-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,281
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: John Deere 650 Dozer

What if you were to.... Just kidding, Sounds like it would be a lost cause. That is a shame because it is a great looking dozer. I am sure if it was a more feasible conversion It would have been...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-04-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,281
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: John Deere 650 Dozer

If you have time, would you post a couple of pictures of the tracks on this thread for me to see.

What about cutting the bottom side of the treads off flat and then attaching them to a roller...
Forum: Construction Equipment Tech 02-04-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,281
Posted By FlyingBeagle
John Deere 650 Dozer

I am really interested in purchasing one of the Ertl John Deere 650 dozers from the precision construction series.

http://www.agfarmtoys.com/scale/tractor/15410box.html

I have never seen one...
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-01-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,322
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: DIY RC EXCAVATOR

Do you have any experience with the morpower hydraulic products. The pump claims 20.6 bar. Can it handle the continuous use in an rc excavator, or is it more like the other aviation based products...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-31-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,878
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: My Crane truck

You may have already seen this video, but making it fully functional can be done. This video inspired me to build one of these myself. So far all i have done is buy the Bruder Mack Crane truck....
Forum: General Discussion 01-15-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,543
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: 90 deg drive

I dont know how big of a right angle drive you need, this may be too big, but I bet it would never fail on you.
I know a lot of guys over here buy cheap chinese knock off right angle drills and...
Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers 01-11-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 43,625
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: Knight Krawler

The chassis looks fantastic.

Does the lift axle have any suspension movement to it in the down position, or is it solid? I was just thinking if it is, you may have problems with bumps takiing the...
Forum: Construction Equipment 01-07-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,364
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: My new dump truck a little different.

I have seen a tracked dumper similar to that on a river dredging spoil site. It could go almost anywhere. The entire bed was on a pivot so it could dump off the back as well as either side. That is...
Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites 01-07-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 481,681
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: RCLogger

Looks Great, You are an artist.

What is the loader in the background of several of the photos?
Forum: General Discussion 12-14-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,845
Posted By FlyingBeagle
Re: Receiver issues

This is just a total guess, but is it possible that the sub trims on the channel are set too low. I have run into that before with an optical kill for an ignition for a gas airplane engine. It...
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