Forum: Construction Equipment
05-15-2011, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 22,186
Re: Barge-Mounted Clamshell Crane
I haven't made any progress on the crane for a while. Last winter when I was unemployed I had piles of time and no money, and now that I have a job I have money:) and no time and energy:(. But...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-15-2011, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 12,695
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-10-2011, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-05-2011, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
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Forum: Construction Equipment
05-03-2011, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 21,183
Re: Butler Bros Mark 5 logging truck
Is this going to be like a real truck with axle shafts running from the diff through the axle tube to the outside of the hubs and the wheel bearings are outside the tube? Is it going to have...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-16-2011, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 394
Views: 382,016
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-10-2011, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 127
Views: 72,148
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Forum: Construction Equipment
04-09-2011, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
I never measured one but I would guess at 24 feet for an 8-axle transfer in Washington.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-28-2011, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 280
Views: 113,801
Re: Mack M75SX
Looks good! I've been following along partly because I don't know much about Mack off-highway trucks and because it's so different.
I was curious how the tandem axles would be driven. Not trying...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-21-2011, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 49,169
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-21-2011, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
I've seen those Beall trailers but I've never seen them up close. I just watched Beall's Transdrive demo video and I have to say I'm not impressed with the overall setup. Not having to hook up hoses...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-20-2011, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
The tub sticks out of the truck a foot or so so it can't close but it can be lowered partway to rest on the tub to allow loading over the tailgate with an excavator or to lower the clearance. That...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-20-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
I see a dropped tub in your future. What happens when the tub gate is locked and you drive up or back down a hill? You got me thinking of ideas now. I'd love to see a transfer modeled so I'm gonna do...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-20-2011, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 220
Views: 86,888
Re: Steamer
Transfer! Transfer! I vote for transfer, but I'm biased because I like pulling them. My old boss was telling me when he was in Finland he saw transfers that had a jaw clutch arrangement to drive the...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-09-2011, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 38,778
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-04-2011, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 303
Views: 118,578
Re: Cat 777D Mining Truck
That looks great! Wheelbase doesn't look so stubby now with a box on it.
I'd take a stab at 1" railings.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,868
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 24,798
Re: LTM 1030 update
I would think about using servos modified for continuous rotation. All you have to do is plug them into your receiver and they will operate just like a hydraulic winch. Modifying them is easy, but...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 72,148
Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane
Looks awesome! That jig is genius! When I get around to building another crane I'll definitely have to use your idea. My jig was a 2x4 with small nails sticking out 1/4" to hold things in place. It...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 710
Views: 496,554
Re: 1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline
So it's you who's the guilty party:D. I gotta say thanks for doing that because I watch every one of his videos and I love 'em.
This machine just gets better and better.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
03-01-2011, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,375
Re: A pile of Letourneau footage...
You betcha, guys! I know how irritated I'd be if someone was holding this stuff out on me. I like hydraulics but LeTourneau built some pretty wild stuff. As far as I can tell, the only LeTourneau...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-25-2011, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,375
A pile of Letourneau footage...
Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/user/tournadude
There should be a fair amount of inspiration in there somewhere. Perfect machines for those who like to use gearmotor-driven wheels and...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-16-2011, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 26,328
Re: Another Unit Crane
Yay! More cable machines! I'll be watching this. I've had pretty good luck with using braided fishing line rather than string. It's stiffer like cable and you can get different diameters depending on...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-16-2011, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 13,137
Re: WELCOME TO THE ROCK FARM
Welcome, Matt. I'm looking forward to seeing this come together, too. Hey, are you 1hand over on home Model Engine Machinist?
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Forum: Construction Equipment
02-02-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 208
Views: 115,050
Re: Unit Cable Hoe
Looks like you pretty much nailed it on the jack boom, Scott. After seeing that last video I'm turning green with envy.
Once you get that thing perfected you can move on to this: :D...
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