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  1. 29th October 2015, 10:17 PM #1
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    Default 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.
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    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

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treecycle View Post
    Good idea stripping it apart. I just maneuvered the model around to get the dimensions.

    Once the parts are separated it is easy to measure them

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith_1 View Post
    Your CAD skills really come to the fore Dallas.

    I am jealous

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    I too Keith, wish I had those sort of skills which Dallas has upon display....well done!! Peter
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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith_1 View Post
    Your CAD skills really come to the fore Dallas.

    I am jealous

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    I too Keith, wish I had those sort of skills which Dallas has upon display....well done!! Peter
    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

    Components.jpg

    Not sure why one photo ended up down the bottom on its own. It was giving me trouble all along.
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    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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    Nice job Those going to be really nice loaders I might have to make one for myself
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    Blimey Dallas you have been busy and looks a good job. Because I don't use sketch up that much when I go back to it I forget how to do things so still takes as long as the first time

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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.

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    Looking good.

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    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.

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    Look forward to next installment. Good Stuff Mate

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    Certainly a production line you have going there Dallas. You look like you are ready for the assembly line you had better get a little helper like Bret and Peter

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