Snochaser's Construction Co. Builds

[RCLogger]

I was thinking about your swivel issue on the grapple. I had the same problem on may CAT 345 log loader. What I ended up doing is just building a grapple that opens as wide as possible and is free to swivel on its own. When there is no logs in the grapple I have mine set up so that it goes straight again, there are times when you have to hook one side of the grapple on a log and then move ahead a little to swing the grapple to get it over the log but not often.

greg

[mog]

wow that's alot nicer than the grapple i got made up. you shere do some fine work

[Snochaser]

Solder one side, now gotta do another..









Greg- I figured that would probably be the route I would end up taking (though it bums me out)...so free spinning grapple it'll probably be.

Mog- I am sure you are doing a fine job. I haven't seen any posts from you..am I missing them....where's the pics of what your buildin'??

Ben

[Thorsteenster]

What are you using for the drivetrain, looks like you might have GRU/motors at each wheel?

Nice brass work!

[9W Monighan]

Nice soldering job. Are you using a resistance unit of just a small torch?

[Snochaser]

Thor- they are 20rpm gear motors.

9W-Monighan- I am using a "regular size" torch (same one I use if I am doing plumbing) for the work. I'd love to get a resistance soldering unit though...just don't want to spend the money.

Thanks to you both on the soldering, only other brass I have done is what is on this model. Does require two rare commodities though...time and patients! I don't have much of each in my opinion.

Ben

[ihbuilder]

Ben , your doing a fine job ,these models take a lot of time . I learned to go to another if I get frustrated on 1 thats why I have so many going .


IhSteve

[modelman]

Snochaser-very nice build you have going! Don't know what scale you are building but the model looks kinda big. Could you use a modified (full rotation)micro servo as a rotator and build a round case around it to hide it. Don't know how much torque you need but just a thought.

[Snochaser]

Modelman- It's 1:14 scale, if I did it correctly. I still will have a problem with lines twisting if it rotates. That's the booger. The other motor I have would be good but.....

[modelman]

What about mounting it rigid and just let the servo arm rotate? Have the grapple mounted to the servo arm.

[mog]

o my skidder is a long lost projet mabey this winter if i get time hoping for a lon clod winter and like 8 mounths with all the stuff i need to get done lol. there are some videos on my youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dM2ajepKV8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pViCY3F7-O4

[FabOne]

Ben-

GREAT work! You're doing an awesome job. Keep the updates coming.

-Terry

[dirtpusher9]

Nice work, Ben. I wish I could solder like that.

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys!

Modelman- I believe I know what you are saying, not sure I could fit the servo though. I may look into it.

Mog- That thing looks like a beast, quick and torquey.

Ben

[modelman]

Yeah after thinking about it,a servo is probably too big.

[Snochaser]

a bit more.....











Thanks for lookin'

-Ben

[modelman]

Very nice work!! Maybe you will be hauling logs soon.

[td9clyde]

nice job i can't wait to see this thing in action logs pipe what ever you can think of draggin behind it

[pugs]

Very nice!

[Snochaser]

I'm hoping to get a lot of work pickin' up sticks in peoples yards. LOL

I'll have to move it in with my new Pete that should be here in a week or two from SemiJoe. Oh....guess I'll have to build a trailer first.

I am gettin' antsy. I want to try it out. I think I will be waiting for quite some time more (and quite understandably so) for the hydraulic pump though.

Thanks for the compliments.

-Ben