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29th October 2015, 10:17 PM #1
Frontend loader
I decided to have a go at making a few of these.
Loader comp_1.JPG Loader comp_2.JPG
I saw them being made in multiples on this video and thought I would try the same.
I was able to glean enough dimensions off his Sketchup drawing to be able to redraw it, so I have my own working drawings now.
Just started tonight and have only cut material for 2 of the components so far. I will make 7 of them as that is what I was able to get out of the length of Pine I had on hand.
Pine-stock.jpg Markout.jpg
Not sure if I will get them finished in time for Christmas though, but I will try.Dallas
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29th October 2015, 11:41 PM #2
Looks like it is going to be a good one Dallas I have managed to strip the sketch up drawing down to parts like this it makes it easier to measure
frontendloader.jpg
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30th October 2015, 07:49 AM #3
Good idea stripping it apart. I just maneuvered the model around to get the dimensions.
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Your CAD skills really come to the fore Dallas.
I am jealous
Keith
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30th October 2015, 09:25 AM #5
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31st October 2015, 09:08 AM #6
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31st October 2015, 08:43 PM #7
Thanks for the compliments, but I am still only on L plates with this stuff.
Today was a good shed day as it was stormy outside and very humid at times. I was able to prepare quite a few pieces, but still quite a few to go. When I first thought about this task I was considering making the items 2x scale, but because I wanted to do multiples I thought I would stick to the original scale to conserve materials. I found that cutting the bodies in multiples clamped together was difficult due to their small size and limited room to to keep a clamp on. It worked out okay in the end with a bit of fiddling about.
Attached are some photos of operations and setups used today.
Base_1.jpg Base_2.jpg Base_3.jpg Base_4.jpg Base-routing.jpg Base-drilling.jpg Base-upper_1.jpg Base-upper_3.jpg Drilling.jpg
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Not sure why one photo ended up down the bottom on its own. It was giving me trouble all along.Dallas
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31st October 2015, 09:39 PM #8
You've done well Dallas...I didn't get any shed time today but Wally will be pleased as his pond is pretty well done..Cheers, Peter
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1st November 2015, 12:30 AM #9Senior Member
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Nice job Those going to be really nice loaders I might have to make one for myself
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1st November 2015, 01:03 AM #10
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1st November 2015, 08:07 AM #11GOLD MEMBER
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Great looking work there Dallas,
You sure have beautiful looking machinery and a clean workshop.
You are very skilfull. Glad you got a fair bit of time in the shed.
I have had problems with extra photos like you with the extra thumbnail. Mine came up when I added the photo, submitted and then wasn't happy with it online and tried to edit and delete and insert another photo. The old one stayed there. I think I finally deleted the post and started again.
Regards
Keith
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1st November 2015, 02:15 PM #12Senior Member
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Looking good.
Todd
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1st November 2015, 08:48 PM #13
Some time cutting out more parts today. Doesn't look like much has changed but a lot of time was spent cutting and routing little bits. All ready now except for the wheels and axles.
Components_2.jpgDallas
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1st November 2015, 10:34 PM #14GOLD MEMBER
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Look forward to next installment. Good Stuff Mate
Keith
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2nd November 2015, 12:24 AM #15
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