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Post by Derek773 on Feb 13, 2013 14:24:43 GMT
Love it!
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Post by scammellfan on Feb 14, 2013 19:25:08 GMT
Well jim, you dont hang about. Its always a pleasure to see your builds. Well done mate.
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Post by stuckontrucks on Feb 14, 2013 19:29:36 GMT
I understand that a concrete pump has featured on these pages in the past. I am now tackling the jib assembly and I`m desperate for any info or diagrams that I can lay hands on as it`s proving to be a bit of a nightmare. I`ve eMailed manufacturers for diagrams but have had no replies so far. Anyone out there with the key? PLEASE.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2013 22:49:39 GMT
I understand that a concrete pump has featured on these pages in the past. Jim, I've had a look through the archive and can't find any reference to a previous Concrete Pump build, who told you there was one?
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Post by stuckontrucks on Feb 15, 2013 15:00:49 GMT
Nick, Sorry but I must have been thinking of somewhere else.
I HAVE had a great slice of luck though I eMailed Reed Concrete Pumps in the states and the following day they supplied me with a link to their on-line manuals which have EVERYTHING that I need. ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2013 17:46:10 GMT
Ah nice result!
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Post by ptcruiser on Feb 15, 2013 18:30:20 GMT
Looks just great Jim Rich
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Post by stuckontrucks on Feb 22, 2013 12:18:48 GMT
The cardboard mock-up of the concrete delivery boom is completed and it operates as it should (thank goodness). I`ve got my cutting list mounted on styrene but before I begin, I wondered how you guys would tackle the job. Is there such an animal as a hobby sized jig-saw (or similar)? At the moment it looks like I`ll be using my trusted Olfa hook-blade and knives, unless one of you have a great suggestion.
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Post by Harriet on Feb 22, 2013 17:18:11 GMT
Have you got a friend with a scroll saw? It's basically a mechanised fret saw, used in woodworking, and if you used one with a fine tooth blade and fairly slow speed, I'm sure it would do the trick! This is the sort of thing I mean... Where abouts in the country are you?
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Post by stuckontrucks on Feb 22, 2013 17:41:17 GMT
Thanks for the interest. I`ve been looking at those on line today and wondered what sort of results could be obtained using one. Do you have experience with them? I live in Lancashire , by the way.
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Post by Harriet on Feb 22, 2013 20:01:35 GMT
I'm in the wrong part of the country to show/lend you one, (although I would!) but I have used one although I'm out of practice and haven't used it on plastic! When cutting wood the blade can follow the grain and sometimes you end up with a 'not so straight' line but I'm guessing that because plastic doesn't have a grain it would have nothing to follow! If you've been looking at them anyway, I would recommend two things: variable speed and pinless blades. Also, it's better to buy better quality blades too! You may like to drop this guy a line www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm Daft as it sounds, he sells German blades from the US! If you've got a good wood workery tool shop near you, they might be able to advise you if you take some plasticard to show them what you want to cut.
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Post by stuckontrucks on Mar 3, 2013 11:05:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2013 11:10:33 GMT
I admire your dedication and professionalism Jim, looking forward as always to the progress on this!
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Post by bowman on Mar 4, 2013 16:02:20 GMT
Hi Jim,
A really lovely piece of scratch building there, I'm extremely impressed and can guess how long it took you! Absolutely worth persevering though...
Cheers
Steve
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Post by scammellfan on Mar 9, 2013 21:12:20 GMT
Patience of a saint. Superb craftsmanship. Well done jim.
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