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  1. 11th May 2018, 06:31 AM #1
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    Cool New Plans for an Excavator

    I had plans to build a High Gear Bull Dozer but Dutch out Of Holland just came out with a new Excavator plan so will be trying my hand at his new project.

    I'm starting on the tracks as this is what I'm the most interested in building.

    There are a ton a little parts to get the tracks made and jigs are the best and safest way to get it done.
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    Then need to shape the guides that go under the tracks.
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    There are over 200 small parts for the track linkage and every one needs two holes for the tooth pick pivot points, and here again a jig helps speed thinks up..
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    Parts and more parts.

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    Then I finally got to start playing with the base.
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    Tomorrow I'll cut out some treads and should be able to see how this will all work out.
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    Pulling up a chair to watch this one.
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  4. 11th May 2018, 09:28 AM #3
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    Lots of fiddly bits to make.

    Really looking forward to this Bruce

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    Looks like you have started on the right track Bruce or is that the left track.

    Count me in for watching the progress

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    Quote Originally Posted by htl View Post
    Then I finally got to start playing with the base.
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    Tomorrow I'll cut out some treads and should be able to see how this will all work out.
    Nice work on this. How did you do the "rollers" in the pics, are they individually turned annd then glued on?
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    KBs These are store bought wheels drilled to 1/4 then sanded on my disk sander jig to just fit in the space.
    I think I'll come up with some plug for the centers but we'll see what needs done.
    On the Toys and Joys plans the wheels really worked to guide the tracks but here the guide is done differently.
    I have a Hobby Lobby just down the road and they have all kinds of small wood turning and wheels so love reshaping them for other uses.
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    I got my seat in this masterclass!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by htl View Post
    I have a Hobby Lobby just down the road and they have all kinds of small wood turning and wheels so love reshaping them for other uses.
    Thanks for that, very useful information.
    I modify Forstner bits to do something similar, when shaping the centre of wheels.
    Looking forward to the rest of the build.
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    Looked at the plan . Interesting way to make tracks.
    I will be watching to see how it works out.
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    Oneye Having built a Toys and Joys excavator and the smaller Bull dozer I've used their track set up and with jigs theirs to me is a little easier to make but not nearly through with this one so we'll see how it turns out in the end.
    I do believe with the treads Dutchy's will look out standing but this tread could be added to the T&J tracks for the same effect.
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    Still working on the tracks and made some treads.
    Need I say it there's a bunch a parts to this thing.
    The bolts are just a place holder for now, there will be no metal in this build.

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    Coming along nicely Bruce.

    Keep up the top work

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    Excellent work look forward to the finished excuvator cheers
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    Got a little more done.
    Most of the big parts are just in place with dowels for now just wanted a have look and see how it will come out down the road.
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    Looking the part Bruce. at least the tracks are complete which can be a long job

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