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Quote from: wagnmkr on November 29, 2016, 12:58:47 AMWhat does he have in his shop that you don't ... besides friendly and hard working elves?Elves are good to have around your shop. Gnomes, on the other hand, are malicious little buggers!!!----
What does he have in his shop that you don't ... besides friendly and hard working elves?
Chris I am just catching up on your build and buddy that is awesome........ Don
And good Elves are hard to find this time of year with so many of them working up North for the season. Really have to bribe them a bit to keep them around.Gail in NM
Chris, the track frames are looking great. Do you always get things right on the first try? That could be one of the reasons that you make such good progress but doesn't that leave your scrap box a little empty? Mine on the other hand is well stocked with "not quites."But seriously, I have been looking at the plans and photos of the track assemblies and I am not able to confirm or rule out the existence of any struts, braces, webs, or connection between the two sides of the track frames. The boss that encloses center pivot shaft that is bolted to the top of both sides seems to be the only solid connection. The only other connections are the sprocket shafts. Is that the way that you see it as well, or am I looking at this all wrong? It seems odd to me because the track frames on modern dozers are a one piece casting with webs between the two sides. I don't really wear belts and suspenders at the same time but it seems to me that the frames could use some stiffening.
Y'all stand by, he's getting ready to "flux his muscles" Cletus
Perhaps he has been sniffing the "Special" BBQ sauce again ...
Chris, if you don't mind I'd like to share this with your faithful followers, perhaps it will help with their shop progress :http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/mint-chocolate-chip-cookies/22bebeda-ea36-441a-9909-ae78409d6da6.Cletus