1/16 Bucyrus-Monighan Walking Dragline - Page 25

Espeefan · #1 12-16-2011, 02:28 PM

So, what you're saying is even though you can't see what you are welding, you still TIG weld better then me, and I'm younger! See, I rest my case!

Brian in PA · #2 12-16-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Espeefan

So, what you're saying is even though you can't see what you are welding, you still TIG weld better then me, and I'm younger! See, I rest my case!

LOL!!

9W Monighan · #3 12-17-2011, 11:43 AM

Here I am profiling the piece and final cutting loose from the steel bar.

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Originally Posted by Espeefan

So, what you're saying is even though you can't see what you are welding, you still TIG weld better then me, and I'm younger! See, I rest my case!

Thanks Nathan. I get very frustrated when it come to working close.
This morning I welded the hitch brackets onto the bucket. Struggling as usual

I got a magnifier light and put it between my helmet and the work. Worked pretty well.

The teeth are really starting to show some wear after about 60+hrs of digging. In the future I'm going to make a better cutting edge that will be hardened and some replaceable hardened teeth.

modelman · #4 12-17-2011, 06:28 PM

Steve-you have a lot done since I was on here. Parts look great as always. Will the sockets be painted or just a natural steel finish? I see you complaining about your eyes

. You don't know about eye problems yet

. I really hope no one has to go through what I am dealing with but life goes on and I will do what I can, when I can.

. Your 9W is really looking good and will certainly be a masterpiece when finished!

9W Monighan · #5 12-17-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by modelman

Steve-you have a lot done since I was on here. Parts look great as always. Will the sockets be painted or just a natural steel finish? I see you complaining about your eyes

. You don't know about eye problems yet

. I really hope no one has to go through what I am dealing with but life goes on and I will do what I can, when I can.

. Your 9W is really looking good and will certainly be a masterpiece when finished!

Thanks Tom, After reading your 777 post I see you are really having big problems. Please try to get well and continue working on your projects to keep your mind at ease .
As far as painting the sockets, I picked up a can of red Rustoleum this week and I'm going to paint the sockets and possibly (if I can get some of the wear plates made for the bucket) paint the bucket. I was thinking of painting the walking shoes black but haven't got the urge to paint anything on the machine yet.

9W Monighan · #6 12-22-2011, 04:17 PM

Some more progress with the bucket jewelry.

Hitch Link

Some pins

Wedge for hoist or drag rope

Old hoist connection

New Hoist connection

Funny how I can't see how much smoothing out the surfaces and corners I missed. Everthing will be painted red soon.

Old drag connection

New less the dump rope socket

ihbuilder · #7 12-22-2011, 04:41 PM

looks like you'll be ready

I'll wait to paint the mack till after the show

SmallHaul · #8 12-22-2011, 04:55 PM

Looks great! Very nice work Steve.

9W Monighan · #9 01-02-2012, 05:47 PM

Decided to make the pins for the fairlead sheaves. I got tired of looking at the 9/64'' drill bit and a broken 0-80 tap shoved into the holes holding them on.

Next I made the bracket for the arch that the dump rope attaches to. Got tired of the small hose clamp holding it on

Ready to TIG weld onto the arch.

Brian in PA · #10 01-02-2012, 07:07 PM

Awesome detail Steve!! The days are counting down to Cabin fever!

kerst · #11 01-03-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 9W Monighan

Decided to make the pins for the fairlead sheaves. I got tired of looking at the 9/64'' drill bit and a broken 0-80 tap shoved into the holes holding them on.

Ready to TIG weld onto the arch.

That is a neat little clamp!
Beautiful work!

kerst

dirtpusher9 · #12 01-03-2012, 06:17 PM

Just Amazing!!!!!!!

modelman · #13 01-03-2012, 06:56 PM

This dragline is looking better with every picture steve! I was gonna ask the other day if you were making all those small pins for the bucket but now I see that you are. Very nice work!!!

9W Monighan · #14 01-03-2012, 09:15 PM

Thanks again you guys.
Tom, I got tired of all the drill bits and #5-40 socket head cap bolts.

Still need 9 more for the suspension and safety rope sheaves.

9W Monighan · #15 01-24-2012, 10:29 AM

I took this interesting photo of the build up of lime dust on my bucket from Cabin Fever. I guess I moved about 4cy that weekend. I forgot to pickup on the bucket with my hand to see what a full bucket weighed with that wet stuff. I assume it was in the neighborhood of 13-14lbs.
That material was very wet deep inside the pile.

dirtpusher9 · #16 01-24-2012, 08:49 PM

Yeah, my dozer and pan are caked up too.

It was nice finally seeing the 9 up close and being able to get the equipment together and move some dirt.

9W Monighan · #17 01-25-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtpusher9

Yeah, my dozer and pan are caked up too.

It was nice finally seeing the 9 up close and being able to get the equipment together and move some dirt.

Sure was fun digging on "the pile" with somewhat of an active mine diorama we had going! I can't wait to do some more digging in May at the Lakeside Sand and Gravel open house and the Brownsville,PA show. Lakeside is real easy digging in a pile of coarse sand. The only problem there is; I have to set on a piece of plywood on that soft sand and I need to dodge a kid or two throwing sand at my model since it's next to the kiddy play area.
We finally weighed the 9W when we unloaded it from my trailer and I was pretty close estimating 175lbs. and it is exactly 180lbs. I figure about 25-30 more pounds of parts and she'll be complete.