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    Nice design alteration. I guess the plans are only there to guide us, and the design of parts is left up to the abilities, experience, and artistic flair of the maker to add their own touches. Looking good.
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    Now "Mc" that is something special sir....very ingenious and well done...thanks for the extra photos, much appreciated, Cheers, Crowie

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    Really enjoying this build mate.
    Very nice work indeed

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    If its a tractor your building for the 'sem eye' trailer, then I guess you plow the paddocks with a prime mover
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

    Cheers
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    Thanks for the replies on the build.
    Here is photos of the finished Axel, now it needs some wheels to go with it.
    Cheers, Mc
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    Well I got bit more done on the build the last few days, made some real looking suspension done and the fifth wheel assembly finished.
    I am starting on the wheels next.
    Cheers, Mc
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    All those recent parts have come up a treat. Very realistic.
    Do you use a jig to cut those circular grooves?
    Dallas

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    Great work Mc.
    The springs and turn table look a treat
    Really enjoying the build mate.

    Cheers
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    Hi Treecycycle, yes I made a jig that pivots on a dowel pin and I use carbide end mills to create a poor mans rotory table.
    I have a lot of small carbide end mills left over from my machinist days.
    cheers, Mc

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    Thanks Mc, any chance of a photo of your setup. I am always keen to see what others use in the way of jigs.
    Very handy having all those end mills to call on.

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    Like your springs and also your engineering drawings.
    Well Done

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    Thanks Mc, any chance of a photo of your setup. I am always keen to see what others use in the way of jigs.
    Very handy having all those end mills to call on.
    Hi Treecycle, here's some photos of my jig to machine the circular patterns.
    The first photo is the base with hole for the pivot pin.
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    Photo #2 is the movable jig with pivot pin.
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    Photo#3/4 is showing the pivot pin and the locating pins for my application.
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    Photos #5/6/7 are showing locating the layout line for first cut by moving the base then c-clamping in place,then swinging the arc.

    I hope this helps
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    Great job on the explanation and photos. This sharing of information can only help to increase our knowledge and raise the standard of everyone's work.
    Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    Great job on the explanation and photos. This sharing of information can only help to increase our knowledge and raise the standard of everyone's work.
    Thanks.
    It wasn't fancy but it got the job done.
    Its getting difficult to get much done in the shed latley the temp has been in the 31-32 Deg.c .
    Cheers, Mc

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    Quote Originally Posted by McNeil View Post
    It wasn't fancy but it got the job done.
    Its getting difficult to get much done in the shed latley the temp has been in the 31-32 Deg.c .
    Cheers, Mc
    G'Day Mc, that's just a beaut summers day........ BBQ weather.....
    It's cool, damp and in the mid teens "deg c", [low 60's deg"F"] today so the fire is going on early to warm the house...

    Looking forward to more of your truck build...love the personal touch, top job, sir... Cheers, crowie

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