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  1. 26th September 2015, 06:53 PM #1
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    Hi,

    Sometime ago I made a low loader with 8 different timbers based on Crowie's Peterbilt truck. I have finally found the time and design to make something to go on the back.

    The low loader is 1.2m long so I need something that looks correct. I found a picture of a front end loader and found that it had a sketch up file. So I downloaded the file and printed some pictures and proceeded from there.

    The timbers used so far is Cyprus pine, Blackwood and tallow wood. Wheels were turned on the lathe. Starting to look good. Will work on the loader tomorrow.

    Thanks for looking.

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    I saw that one too and the video that goes with it. I drew it up in another program but haven't got around to having a go at one yet.
    Yours is coming along nicely. I look forward to the finished item.
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    Default Very nice...

    Great minds think alike Todd...
    That looks good sir...
    I have all the pieces cut out for an articulated loader, different plan to yours...
    Watching to see the continue progress...
    Cheers, crowie...

    PS - I hope things are looking up in Charleville and you've had some rain....
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  5. 27th September 2015, 03:40 PM #4
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    Made the bucket and arms today. Is a little bit out of alignment, but looks ok.

    No rain out here Crowie. Definitely need some.

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    Default Sorry to hear no rain, yet...

    Sorry to hear no rain, yet Todd....

    The loader looks good and the boys will have hours and hours of fun and play...well done!!

    Cheers, crowie
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    Loader is looking good. Watching with interest

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