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Forum: Construction Equipment 04-08-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Been some 'boring' days lately, boring out and turning the spindle and hub for the cab rotation bearing assembly. The spindle/hub are steel, the washer and nut are brass (just since I had some...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-05-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Some more done on the excavator - cut out the outline of the cab floor plate on some aluminum sheet stock, and made up the shafts/holders for the lower boom cylinder drive. While laying things out,...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-03-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Few more parts - got the linkages from the ends of the lower cylinders back to the chain drive sprockets made, including a guide rail in the center to keep the u-joints from flopping around. This...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-02-2020, 09:49 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Got a bunch from this one, lots of experiments. Ones that are not reusable wind up as ballast in rc boats.
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-02-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,491
Posted By crueby
Re: Euclid R-62 dump truck

Following along - very interested to see how this functions.


:popcorn:
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-02-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Got the sprocket assembly for the chain drive started - using some .250 pitch chain and sprockets from Servo City for these, nice fine chain for small spaces but plenty strong. They sell the master...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-02-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Okay, catching up on this side project build - been busy setting up a new computer, and all the time that always takes! Will be better suited for all the CAD work I am doing these days, so well...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-02-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

I am getting the base for the booms pieced together - from the weight of the boom assembly, I am wondering if I'll be able to use the same gear motor for it as I did for inside the booms, given how...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-02-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Here is a shot of the boom/bucket assembly for the excavator all assembled and ready for the base bracket and lower cylinders.

https://i.postimg.cc/8c4d6h4m/IMG-6984a.jpg
And a shot of it...
Forum: Construction Equipment 04-02-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Thanks Skeeter! Just about to post some new pictures, now that the forum is back up...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-18-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

the side plates going on too....


https://i.postimg.cc/qR2YXJwj/IMG-6974a.jpg


Next up will be the plates on the top to link to the stick, and the plates for the teeth at the bottom...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-18-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Posted By crueby
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)

Wow - lots of information on that link, thanks! Towards the bottom there was a link for 'More Pictures', on that second page there are a lot of plan views and detail drawings.
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-18-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Got the bucket shell silver soldered up today, and the extra metal on the outside ground off:


https://i.postimg.cc/5NHCyXtc/IMG-6972a.jpg


Next will shape in the open part of the sides, and...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-17-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Getting back on the excavator build finally - started with some 3/32" steel flat stock, and bent the center section of the bucket over a wood form. The side plates are rough cut. The parts will be...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-16-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,339
Posted By crueby
Re: LINN Model DD-15 "HafTrak" Dump (1/14)

Looking great! Did you find plans/drawings somewhere, or are you going from old pictures? Not sure if there are any of these still in existance? There are a few of the Lombard versions around. Will...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-14-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Been a bit since I've made any progress on this build, it is still happening, but I've been focussed on the final parts for my Stanley engine model, should be back on the excavator next week. I got...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-08-2020, 11:13 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,491
Posted By crueby
Re: Euclid R-62 dump truck

I dont follow how that transmission works - is there a website somewhere with an explanation of it?


:thinking:
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-04-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

This morning got the pivot rods threaded and nuts made, and installed the motor in the stick. Here is a quick video of the motion test for the bucket linkage - better get started on the bucket!

...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-03-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

End of the link shaped...


https://i.postimg.cc/HsWdjJ8n/IMG-6865a.jpg
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-03-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Got the bearings and rods for the bucket links made...


https://i.postimg.cc/xjMck9XV/IMG-6862a.jpg


and silver soldered up the blank for the end link, ready for further shaping:

...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-03-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Some more work done on the excavator - working on the linkages from the cylinder to the bucket. The side links were milled from flat bar stock on the rotary table:

...
Forum: Construction Equipment 03-01-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 31,663
Posted By crueby
Re: CATERPILLAR 390D LME 1:8

Wonderful! Looked back on your other videos, fantastic work on that machine!
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-29-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Started in on the mechanisms in the stick, got the motor mounted - tight fit...


https://i.postimg.cc/qgfYVy3m/IMG-6839a.jpg



the opening for the drive cable from the motor to the cylinder:
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-27-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,015
Posted By crueby
Re: Cat 340D Excavator build

Sounds more like us than the shop elves!
Forum: Construction Equipment 02-27-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 20,451
Posted By crueby
Re: Newbie Scratch Build - D575A Dozer

Great looking track parts, very well done!
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