stikine
Treehouser
Rajan, what are your plans for the handle and socket configuration? The reason I ask, is it worth or feasible to add another socket midline on the axel?
Welders? Any welders on this site?
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stikine
Treehouser
I'm sorry, maybe I don't fully understand the final configuration (don't know what a stein configuration is honestly).
stikine
Treehouser
Welding and such is not in my wheelhouse but I'm fascinated by it.
BlackSmith
Uncivil
I’ve ran .045 dual shield on a 250amp 220v machine just fine.
stikine
Treehouser
Got that. I thought this was mostly for hand operation, but will you be using rigs to tow stuff? Sorry, I am a bit lost and you don't have to explain to me if that is a pita. I'm sure others have a better idea than I do.
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I am making this thing so I can pull larger and longer logs out of yards. So I plan on picking up an end of the log with the mini and placing the trolly under and grabbing the other end of the log with the mini. The handle part is a second thought as I never really intend to use it by hand, and probably will only if the mini breaks down.
stikine
Treehouser
Here's my worthless contribution to your thread. Low tide
stikine
Treehouser
Thanks;
Mesquite
Treehouser
How about Slash N Dash for a name?
I'm not sure how you are planing to do the handle but maybe something like a receiver on the troll so that way you can use this "handle" when you want. But maybe this handle could have a wide and kinda bowed shape grip bar that could also double as a support for longer logs, if there is room to get them out of the yard.
Cool project, can't wait to see the finished product!
If you go with pink the pussy wagon would look great painted on the side
I'm not sure how you are planing to do the handle but maybe something like a receiver on the troll so that way you can use this "handle" when you want. But maybe this handle could have a wide and kinda bowed shape grip bar that could also double as a support for longer logs, if there is room to get them out of the yard.
Cool project, can't wait to see the finished product!
If you go with pink the pussy wagon would look great painted on the side
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The receiver part is already there I just haven’t made the handle yet.How about Slash N Dash for a name?
I'm not sure how you are planing to do the handle but maybe something like a receiver on the troll so that way you can use this "handle" when you want. But maybe this handle could have a wide and kinda bowed shape grip bar that could also double as a support for longer logs, if there is room to get them out of the yard.
Cool project, can't wait to see the finished product!
If you go with pink the pussy wagon would look great painted on the side
BlackSmith
Uncivil
Look for some wire in that size, 030/035. 045 might be hard to run cooler on your machine. Another option would be hard wire with 95% argon/5% oxygen gas. It runs hotter on small machines.
Nothing cries out used/abused badge of honour like sheet metal that's banged out and deformed but not broken. Maybe put floor panel sheet in not too heavy but enough not to break. Not sure if you want to maintain ability to slide stuff out of the rig, but a floor would help. Or maybe no floor so the log(s) hook into the cross bars to hold the unit in place.
Of course beware going down the road of adding weight without good reason. Looks real good.
Of course beware going down the road of adding weight without good reason. Looks real good.
BlackSmith
Uncivil
035 just takes less amps/heat, no different than 3/32 vs 1/8 stick. Stay away from co2 if possible flush, it sucks.
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