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Old 05-28-2008, 03:53 PM   #16 (permalink)
dfkrug
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Default Re: another backhoe mechanical thumb, fixed or articulated

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Originally Posted by 3RRL
Don't know if you went through the archives and saw my articulated thumb build or not, so I'll post here on Dave's thread for you.
Hope you don't mind Dave.
That's great, Rob. You reminded me that I need to update this build. I
have since gone from the articulated linkage to a hydraulic setup with
a short 2x8 welded cylinder, and now a solenoid-operated single spool
valve to switch between parallel thumb control and 'off'. My next
modification will be to replace the cylinder with a custom-made unit that
will have an 11-inch stroke.
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