Will_c
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Cheers -trying to work out which direction to go next after uni …. ??Your going to go far in life
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V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Will_c
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Would be fun to do something similar to cutting edge engineering in Australia but unsure if there is any UK equivalents ??to any country with better prospects than the sh*t hole you currently reside in
Will_c
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I’ve been working through a few of the smaller jobs — drilling through-holes, tapping threads for grease nipples, and machining the trunnion mount brackets to suit the bronze bushings.
The cylinder is a standard kit from Steerforth. To achieve the correct stroke length, I’ve shortened both the rod and the cylinder by 30mm. To help with alignment of the rod eye during welding , I left a 10mm stub on the rod, which locates into a machined recess in the rod eye to give a nice snug fit .
I’ve also tacked the main components together to trial-fit everything on the machine and check for any potential collisions just using a set of bucket pins temporarily — everything looks good so far.
It’s starting to take shape now. I just need to finalise the position of the rotation drive motor and decide where to mount a cross-line relief valve. I’m thinking of making a bracket to mount it on the side of the tilt ram, similar to the setup used on Engcon units.
The cylinder is a standard kit from Steerforth. To achieve the correct stroke length, I’ve shortened both the rod and the cylinder by 30mm. To help with alignment of the rod eye during welding , I left a 10mm stub on the rod, which locates into a machined recess in the rod eye to give a nice snug fit .
I’ve also tacked the main components together to trial-fit everything on the machine and check for any potential collisions just using a set of bucket pins temporarily — everything looks good so far.
It’s starting to take shape now. I just need to finalise the position of the rotation drive motor and decide where to mount a cross-line relief valve. I’m thinking of making a bracket to mount it on the side of the tilt ram, similar to the setup used on Engcon units.
Will_c
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Scandinavian Style Buckets?
I’m getting closer to finishing the tiltrotator build now, so I’ve started looking into a suitable bucket to go with it.
I’m not using a standard S-type coupling, so the plan is to buy a bucket without pins or side plates welded on. That way I’ve got the flexibility to either bolt it directly to the slew drive or make an adaptor/top hitch that can be bolted on instead.
At the moment though, all I seem to be finding are 1000mm+ wide grading buckets. Ideally, I was aiming for something around 750–800mm on the cutting edge so it’s a bit more usable and not too cumbersome.
From what I’ve seen, Engcon and Rototilt buckets are often around 900mm — so I’m a bit confused why most aftermarket options seem to start at 1000mm and go up from there.
Has anyone come across anything in that narrower range, or is it just not something that’s commonly available?
I’m getting closer to finishing the tiltrotator build now, so I’ve started looking into a suitable bucket to go with it.
I’m not using a standard S-type coupling, so the plan is to buy a bucket without pins or side plates welded on. That way I’ve got the flexibility to either bolt it directly to the slew drive or make an adaptor/top hitch that can be bolted on instead.
At the moment though, all I seem to be finding are 1000mm+ wide grading buckets. Ideally, I was aiming for something around 750–800mm on the cutting edge so it’s a bit more usable and not too cumbersome.
From what I’ve seen, Engcon and Rototilt buckets are often around 900mm — so I’m a bit confused why most aftermarket options seem to start at 1000mm and go up from there.
Has anyone come across anything in that narrower range, or is it just not something that’s commonly available?
CPS
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Il make you a bucket what ever width you want
Quattromike
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Looking good, needs a bit more welding before you try it too hard
CPS
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Send
Send me your number and il give you a bell on Monday, well done a deal
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
.. you won't enjoy that ... my VA-r I originally made two cheeks to pin buckets on (but had a limited selection of buckets, then)then acquired a Hill hitch and bucket set -modified the Hill to mount under the VA-r
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Pusseskuffe 75 cm inkl. feste
75 cm pusseskuffe med feste. Vektklasse 0,5–1,2 tonn. CE-godkjent og produsert i robust kvalitet med Hardox-frontskjær og sliteplater.
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Til salgs: S30 - S70 Fast pusseskuff Anleggsenteret - 2024 - Gravemaskin | FINN.no
Anleggsenteret Fast pusseskuffS30 60L bredde 800mm Kr 6 900 eks mvaS40 160L bredde 1100mm Kr 12 900 eks mvaS50 350L bredde 1300mm Kr 16 900 eks mvaS60 650L b...
Will_c
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Build update:
I’ve started looking at the hydraulic hose routing to figure out the best configuration.
Getting the hose lengths right is always a bit of a challenge, especially allowing for movement and rotation.
To help with this, I’ve made a very rough dipper jig that I can take with me when getting the hoses made. It should allow me to mock everything up properly and account for the rotation on the bucket.
I’ve started looking at the hydraulic hose routing to figure out the best configuration.
Getting the hose lengths right is always a bit of a challenge, especially allowing for movement and rotation.
To help with this, I’ve made a very rough dipper jig that I can take with me when getting the hoses made. It should allow me to mock everything up properly and account for the rotation on the bucket.
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Diggerdavey
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I’m liking the depth of thought going in to this
Will_c
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Everything is now fully welded together.
I’m planning to get the hoses made up next week, and after that it should be just about ready for testing.
It’s definitely satisfying seeing everything finally coming together.
I’m planning to get the hoses made up next week, and after that it should be just about ready for testing.
It’s definitely satisfying seeing everything finally coming together.
Storrsy
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Looks superb. What colour you going for. Union Jack I hope!
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Monkeybusiness
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That’s a stunning bit of fabrication - amazing!!!
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