8ntruck 6,376 #1076 Posted March 29, 2021 That is an impressive shear used to cut out your spindle pieces. No heat marks on the bends. Did they use a press brake to make the bends? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1077 Posted March 29, 2021 6 hours ago, 8ntruck said: That is an impressive shear used to cut out your spindle pieces. No heat marks on the bends. Did they use a press brake to make the bends? That shear is incredible. I don't remember the specs... It's maybe 10 to 12 feet wide and can cut at least an inch of steel. The initial cuts were actually done on a CNC plasma cutter. We didn't get to see that done but it's a really cool machine. The brake did most of the bends. We did the last 2 for the steering arm by torch and wrench. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1078 Posted March 29, 2021 Here's the pics of our metal shop adventure.... What we started with. What we ended with Everything in between 2 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,376 #1079 Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Easy peasy with the right tools. Edited March 29, 2021 by 8ntruck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 8,611 #1080 Posted March 29, 2021 Nice toys he had👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #1081 Posted March 30, 2021 Sometimes it pays to extend the frame 18”. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1082 Posted March 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, JaysHorse said: Sometimes it pays to extend the frame 18”. VERY nice. What's this for??? Mine's only extended 7". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #1083 Posted March 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: VERY nice. What's this for??? Mine's only extended 7". Going to put a dump box on the back. Had one made up but was way to heavy behind the rear axle and would just do wheelies. 😂 picture is before. Now the rear axle should be just about center of that box when I’m done. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #1084 Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, JaysHorse said: Pullstart you seen this?? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #1085 Posted March 30, 2021 I like it. Any thoughts on how the turning radius will be now? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,949 #1086 Posted March 30, 2021 On 3/28/2021 at 4:36 PM, WheelhorseBob said: Can’t wait to see it complete! Hope I'm still alive! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,949 #1087 Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Stormin said: Pullstart you seen this?? You taknin the tractor or shop nORM? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1088 Posted March 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, squonk said: Hope I'm still alive! Me too buddy. Should be a rolling chassis within the next few days. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,953 #1089 Posted March 30, 2021 Come on guys, cut Eric some slack........ he’s letting Trina work at her own pace. I’m there for ya big guy. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1090 Posted March 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: he’s letting Trina work at her own pace. I’m there for ya big guy. Thanks big guy!! Hahahahahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #1091 Posted March 30, 2021 52 minutes ago, Oldskool said: I like it. Any thoughts on how the turning radius will be now? No idea but I’m sure it will suck. Lol 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #1092 Posted March 30, 2021 47 minutes ago, JaysHorse said: No idea but I’m sure it will suck. Lol But look cool as heck doing it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #1093 Posted March 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Oldskool said: But look cool as heck doing it At the end of the day that’s all that matters. As long as it’s red we will be cool looking! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,171 #1094 Posted March 30, 2021 oh... did Trina make some progress...? 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Should be a rolling chassis within the next few days. You gotta run for office with statements like that...! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,548 #1095 Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, 19richie66 said: Come on guys, cut Eric some slack........ he’s letting Trina work at her own pace. I’m there for ya big guy. Interesting, my Cindy wouldn’t dream of putting anything mechanical together for me. Where did I go wrong 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #1096 Posted March 31, 2021 Ok I've been shut up for now figuring since this thread is ungodly pages long and we barely have a roller? Figured and was right about going in dozens. Looks like you are having fun tho and does look like ther MIGHT be actual work going on. Wake me up when the green n yeller or some other awful colored rattle cans come out I got Maine tree house dudes on the boob tube now so fer now carry on fellas.... Still say you need a nice original round hood tho EB... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1097 Posted March 31, 2021 8 hours ago, WheelhorseBob said: Interesting, my Cindy wouldn’t dream of putting anything mechanical together for me. Where did I go wrong 🤔 Trina's gotta keep busy..... Can't get her to stop moving. Ask @JCM Jim. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1098 Posted March 31, 2021 7 hours ago, WHX24 said: Ok I've been shut up for now figuring since this thread is ungodly pages long and we barely have a roller? Figured and was right about going in dozens. Looks like you are having fun tho and does look like ther MIGHT be actual work going on. Wake me up when the green n yeller or some other awful colored rattle cans come out I got Maine tree house dudes on the boob tube now so fer now carry on fellas.... Still say you need a nice original round hood tho EB... Join right in Big Jim. No such thing as off topic in this thread. Green paint though???????? Even I ain't that off center. Dat's jess NASTY. And yer right about the round hood. I keep telling Trina she needs a nice little 854. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,747 #1099 Posted March 31, 2021 I have to agree you there, Eric, my little lady thinks my tractor's sexy 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,205 #1100 Posted March 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, rjg854 said: tractor's sexy Both of us like those little round hoods. In the matter of being a practical worker it's not something I would use because I have a great preference towards a separate brake pedal and the flat foot boards of the 70s and up. Trina would most certainly use one as a worker but she's so damn chea..., I uhh, frugal.... I told her she ought to get one and she said something to the effect of "I don't need more tractas. I already have 2 tractas.. . And now we're going to build a military tribute.." 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
