4 Hour Bruder Dozer

[Ben1272]

That's great! I will order some and have it sent to my local home depot. I have been wanting to try this approach for years, ever since reading about Greg (RCLOGGER) using it on his equipment!

Thanks for posting your find! Now I can stop bothering Reg offline.

-Ben

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Ben1272

That's great! I will order some and have it sent to my local home depot. I have been wanting to try this approach for years, ever since reading about Greg (RCLOGGER) using it on his equipment!

Thanks for posting your find! Now I can stop bothering Reg offline.

-Ben

Haha, you were no bother at all Ben. I hope this works out for you guys!

Reg

[DieselKid]

These are so cool Reg!!! Love the ROPS cage!

-Alex

[Rvjimd]

FYI ...

I got my aluminum edging stock today. Looks like the rest of the free world can order grouser raw material!

Thanks Reg!

Jim

[RCP57]

That's great Jim! I'm glad it all worked out.

[Ben1272]

Reg, do you think plastic sprockets could hold up for use with the #35 roller chain based tracks? I can design and print them on my 3D printer in ABS plastic or PLA plastic, which is a bit harder than the ABS. Will sand, etc., just wear them away prematurely?

I think I am going to give it a shot and see. Can always convert to aluminum if it is a no go.

My aluminum extrusion is due here any day.

Thanks for your help,

Ben

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[RCP57]

I guess it depends on how much sand you are running in but I'm sure they will last a while. It's not like it's a really heavy model. You can always print more anyway right! I like the design! They look good. I need to get myself a printer that's for sure. What type do you have?