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Old 01-22-2011, 10:36 AM
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Default Re: 1/16 'ish metal tracks for crane?

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Originally Posted by 9W Monighan View Post
Scott, that unit is called a "High Walker" due to the dozer style tracks. These are used on pipeline jobs for traversing the steep hills and mud associated with that kind of digging conditions.
Thanks Steve, I would like it to be able to climb well.

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Have you looked at the straight running conveyor belt chain, It could be cut down to just a little over 2" wide. ( McMaster Carr) Stainless or Acetate is available and the sprockets are available. Just an idea. Fred
Thanks for the info Fred.

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Originally Posted by ihbuilder View Post
hey Scott here's what Fred talking about http://www.mcmaster.com/#table-top-c...-chain/=aoyp2d thanks for pointing that 1 out Fred
Thanks for the link to the links Steve.

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Originally Posted by Stuff View Post
could just get a broken Heng Long 1:16 tank and rob the tracks and roller wheels etc from them? bulldog and pershing have similar treads. tiger, king tiger, etc have same type of track, panzer 3 and 4 have same track. there is also a winter or desert track that sticks out farther for more weight distribution. Also a whole heng long tank is like 150 to your door +/-
I'll keep an eye out for a used one for sale that has the metal upgrade on it.
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