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Yup, I guilty!! I was pickin on reg too!! It is hard trying to move a 600# rock, I used human power (but regretted it and should have used diesel power!!) now it's back to RC power!! I too have to admit, I traveled to a lot of places in north and Central America, instead of souvenirs I gathered small rocks. Corrals, limestone, basalt , ruins, jades, quartz, shales, most I don't even know. Just stumble across something baseball size from the local area and transported home. Some legal, some undeclared, some possible illegal? But great reminders of travels and adventures. And the farm we bought years ago was owned by a part time geologist, (teacher ?) anytime a shovel go in the ground we dig up weird rocks/fossils, definately not native stuff. Kind of just gives ya a simple reminder of where you were or what ya did. The backyard it looking better and better Mario, once ya get rid of the roots it looks like good diggin dirt!! I don't have roots anymore but the dirt is riddled with 1-2" river pebbles from the old fish pond. Just the right size to be a p.i.t.a. When diggin!!! Reg ya got the west coast, Mario you are working on the east coast, if my father wouldn't harass me forever I'd have an indoor barn basement dig site, lights, water system, semi-climate controlled, ect,,, but he already thinks I'm nuts!! Lol!! Although back in racing days I had 3 different mx/sx tracks, so the family supports the RC stuff, haven't gotten hurt from any of this!! 40+ and still lovin being a man child!!
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Well..... Moved some more dirt today, non RC style
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Hey Mario why don't you mix some concrete for you loading dock with some wire in it . Mike
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I don't know Mike. Sounds too permanent for me once it's built. i might just cover with a sheet of tin and paint it or maybe cover with tar paper?
It's been 7 months since the last time my rc park was all clean and free of leaves and stuff. It took me most of the day, a whole lotta raking and 14 leaf bags later, the rc park is cleaner than ever and looking good. ![]() All that time spent last summer cleaning and weeding things out has paid off. I got nothin but dirt. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I couldn't have asked for a better backyard to build a RC park in. Looking forward to sharing with friends and have a great time. ![]() Yup, I'm lonely too Reg. ![]() |
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I see Mario is preparing for winter with all that snow fence that's been installed . Mike
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![]() Conveyor work has been hectic last few days but it's all worth it. Just tested tonight and results are great! I'm ready to move on to the next challenge...... Build a chute to fit under the screener and above this belt ![]() ![]() ![]() http://youtu.be/jI_nmSsIU94 http://youtu.be/hyNQNUPjvEY |
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Wow, I'm impressed!! That screener with conveyor is perfect!! At first I was thinking too slow but with the fine material and how you have the box set up as a gate, it's perfect!! Great job on this set up!! I haven't had the time to get my setup but I'm going to change some things around after seeing yours!!
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AWESOME job Mario!!
Bring your whole backyard to Indy in August!! ![]() ![]() -Terry
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I was leaning toward a trommel screen myself, but I am impressed with your shaker setup, as well as the belt conveyor.
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Looks and works great . I would be running a track and loading rail cars
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Supermario-looks like your outdoor site is coming along nicely. I enjoy looking at all the different construction sites. Maybe you need to use some exterior plywood on the loading dock, or just paint new plywood with epoxy. Looking good!!
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That turned out nice, works great Mario! So what's next? Looks like you need some help up there!
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![]() It was quicker, cheaper and less complex to build the shaker and then add the conveyor. It's all about personal preference and needs I guess. A portable trommel like Lou's is more site flexible, my shaker is a very site specific set up but I have the space for it so,it's all good! ![]() Quote:
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Finally stopped raining and got a chance to get a few pics of the screener and conveyor. My bad habit, I post vids and forget the pics.
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Mario if you build a trestle over your hopper so the train can dump into it ,and then a track under the conveyer to catch the fine dirt and of it goes to Toronto by train and you could sell your trucks and you would have lots of money .just my thought Mike
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