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Just finished resealing the mold. Looks like clear weather in the morning. I hope to have the last plate done tomorrow.
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Finished pouring the lead plates for the excavator. Everything went smoothly. This time I removed the sheetmetal skirt from the mold to remove the plates. Made it a lot easier to get the plates separated from the mold.
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What keeps your plates secured on machine?
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I will use either all-thread or bolts. 2 on each stack attached to the steel platform.
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Roger that
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Might think of a piece of flat stock across plates for all-thread or bolts to anchor to.....just a suggestion. Could have flat stock for each stack?
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So, how much weight have you added?
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I added 300 pounds of lead plus the weight of the platform.
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Found this Youtube video of a guy building a 1/6 scale metal RC tank from scratch. It's a long video but amazing skills.
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SEVERELY skilled. I see a bunch of CAT( Yellow Worm) stickers and his "hand" drawings are impressive to say the least!! Engineer? Tool and Die maker? Machinist? Either way, well thought out and performed! I will watch more later. I LOVED the plastic clog type shoes while welding! HAHAHA
I could DEFINITELY hang out with him and LEARN!!
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Finished installing and painting the counterweights. Last picture is with shorter bolts installed.
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Yes Sir, proof is in the Puddin! they used to say. Hope it exceeds your expectations.
Looking Good!
Now it's time to go out and dig with it to see how it performs.
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Got some new heavy duty clamps for the shop. Fabricated a rack for them and their accessories.
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I started working on the Toyota Land Cruiser today.
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Made a lot of progress on the Toyota Land Cruiser today.
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Made some good progress again today on the Toyota Land Cruiser. I got the wheel fenders/flairs sanded and fitted. I just need to round the edges and glue into place.
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What glue do you use? Water soluble?
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Gorilla Wood Glue, Natural Wood Color. It dries transparent and it's very strong.
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That I BELIEVE!