CAT 374D L

[izzzul]

superb work here...! really amazing to look at..again and again..

[Hemi1966]

I've been working with the counterweight and it's turn out to be nightmare to make I wish I were able to make it like Steve (ihbuilder) in one piece, but my cam program won't do 3D (I think)
I also did some welding on the counterweight with Durafix but it really does not work well when you have to brace different thicknesses together. The thinner plate tends to expand more while heating and it goes curved, and when everything cools down and shrinks, it doesn't look too good
I'm seriously thinking about buying small TIG welder, it looks like you can make very small welds with it without heating the parts too much. Been watching Reg's Kenworth 850 build and hope I can some day learn to weld that well

[JAMMER]

Ari you have nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to your work you have a talent. Ed

[RCP57]

Thanks for the ego boost! I think a TIG would serve you very well Ari. It can be a little challenging at times especially when welding two different thicknesses of material(at least for me). It would be nice for you to be able to weld together some things instead of drilling and threading for fasteners. CNC cut panels would weld together sooooo nice! Keep up the great work! This machine is awesome!

Reg