Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-12-2017, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 92,555
Re: Cabin Fever 2017
Dirt looks like the best we ever had at this show. I didn't see any rocks only big clods from material being a little damp. I know my production will be way up this time out.
Looks like we'll ...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-10-2017, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 158
Views: 92,555
Re: Cabin Fever 2017
Bo, Here is all I need:
3 pieces 24" x 32"
1 Piece 24" x 24"
I will try to make the hopper out of steel and attach to the wood. Basically the crusher needs to sit inside the three sided...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-09-2017, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 92,555
Re: Cabin Fever 2017
I'll get some sizes and maybe you can rough cut some pieces.
I don't have any plywood at my shop. Only some 1/4" Luan.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-09-2017, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-09-2017, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 158
Views: 92,555
Re: Cabin Fever 2017
We may need some pieces of 3/8 plywood for the rock crusher. Dragline rebuild has taken way longer than I imagined not leaving me a clear mind to build the ramp and larger hopper to accommodate the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-08-2017, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Had to order another 2000 0-80 socket head caps screws.
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/7916/WcJrE1.jpg
A frame going back together. This part still needs several angle braces added. That will...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-05-2017, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
I gave that some thought but I don't know how to do weathering other than how it looked prior to this rebuild. I know of a guy on the DHS Diecast site that weathers his crane models and they are...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
01-04-2017, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,876
Re: bending aluminum or copper tubing
I forgot to mention when using the Cerro alloy; You could encapsulate the entire part you are bending into a solid bar and position your tube or shape outside of the neutral axis of the bar. This...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-04-2017, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 38,091
Re: IH 350B Payhauler Truck
"Work in Progress" are very welcome at this show. I hauled my dragline down there for almost 7 years before it did anything.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-04-2017, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Thanks Kerst. See you in a week.
Now that it is looking better, I am more motivated to keep going on the build. Just been very busy the past few years to dedicate time to work on this. It's also...
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Forum: Metal forming & tools
01-04-2017, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,876
Re: bending aluminum or copper tubing
Try this metal for filling a tube to bend. It melts at 158 deg F Cerrobend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6barni9f7c
I've used it for numerous things over the years.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-03-2017, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Here are some more pictures of the I beam frame coming together. I spent about 28-30hrs putting this much together. Every hole had to be re-tapped to make sure the 0-80 screws go in easily. My...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-03-2017, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
I knew it would have to be done someday Ed. I never put all of the screws in it because it would take too long to put them in and remove them when the time comes. It also costs a few bucks just to...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-03-2017, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 38,091
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-03-2017, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
Now that everything is torn down on the main frame and tub. I cleaned and primed them.
Dirty Tub
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/3792/mSzMGN.jpg
Added some sheet to the bottom of the ballast...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-03-2017, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
After several hours over the past three weeks I'm making some headway.
Here are the shifting forks needed to shift from drag mode to walking mode. I needed to do this for quite some time. I just...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-02-2017, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 251
Views: 157,697
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Forum: Construction Equipment
01-02-2017, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 251
Views: 157,697
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Forum: Construction Equipment
12-24-2016, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
We got the 9W out of my trailer to get it ready for Cabin Fever Expo and I was surprised how bad it looked from the past few outings. Seems it rained every time I took it out or the humidity was so...
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
12-20-2016, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 158
Views: 92,555
Re: Cabin Fever 2017
:update:Got a call from the Cabin Fever Chairman this morning and he has unscreened topsoil on order for us. There will be some rocks as usual but hopefully we can take care of that with my jaw...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-20-2016, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
RW, After seeing your measurements, I looked at the specs for the 785D and it appears you have it scaled 1/12. I am guessing your tires are about 17" wide.
I'm going to make the loading ramp...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-18-2016, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
Thanks for the measurements. I didn't realize how big that bed was.:eek:
Another size needed is the wheel base and width over the rear tires, also the clearance under the bed lip dumped to ground...
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Forum: Construction Companies & Worksites
12-16-2016, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 2,507
Views: 964,089
Re: Great Dane excavating co.
RW, What are the dimensions of your truck? I started getting the rock crusher ready. I need to make sure your bed will clear between the fly wheels on the crusher.
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Forum: Welcome New Members
12-07-2016, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,542
Re: rotary drill
Where in PA are you?
I have a good supply of Bucyrus-Erie Blast Hole drill manuals you could look at.
I have always wanted to figure out a way to drill and shoot the dirt that my dragline digs...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-06-2016, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,749
Re: Large diametre Aluminium Rod
Try Clinton Aluminum in Ohio USA
Order flatbar the desired thickness then, You may be able to bandsaw cut your round from plate slightly oversize then turn in your lathe.
I miss read your...
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