Another Mini-Dozer

[Short Game]

This machine is getting cooler and cooler.

If I missed it, do the tread channels that are carriage bolted on have square bolt holes?

 

[rawinok2]

This machine is getting cooler and cooler.

If I missed it, do the tread channels that are carriage bolted on have square bolt holes?

No, just tight round ones.

 

[dntfxr]

Man she looks ready to roll! When are you gonna fire it up? I really hope you have a video camera too, I can't wait to see this thing in action!!

 

[nwut05]

This thing is just awesome:thumbsup: wish i had one, great job on the fabrication, design, and overall genius of the thing....even if you did have a few plans thats ok. So did noah.....it in no way discredits this project in the least and the hours of fun you will have????

 

[sparc]

That thing sure is sweet. Beautiful job rawinok2.
Can't wait to see the first videos.

Having two would be nice. And if the second one could have a loader with a 4-way bucket on it, what a pair they would make.

 

[rawinok2]

Man she looks ready to roll! When are you gonna fire it up? I really hope you have a video camera too, I can't wait to see this thing in action!!

Just a few days away from taking it out for a spin ! I plan on putting it up on blocks and running it so that I can observe all the moving parts. Maybe I can catch a small problem before it becomes a big one. Does anyone have any experience with track tension ? Advice would be appreciated ! I don't have a video camera but hope to get one for my birthday on November the 8th ! Any advice on what inexpensive camera I can buy so that a video can be posted on "You Tube", would also be appreciated !
Also, I need more tutoring on listing multiple quotes. I don't see the check mark on the lower right hand corner that can be toggled on and off ! I guess it's just some of my Polish heritage shining thru . I had a comment for the fellow who implied that the multiple belt driven units were problematic and became obsolete when the transaxle units were introduced. I did some research and found that when the hydraulic driven units came out in the 1990's, the transaxle units became obsolete. Struck re-introduced the belt driven design in 2002 to sell as their least expensive machine and today markets the all-belt "RS1000" along with their hydraulic driven units.
One of my daughters stopped by for a visit yesterday afternoon and I asked her if she would like to pose for a photo shoot on my latest project. The results are below...

 

[Iplayfarmer]

...One of my daughters stopped by for a visit yesterday afternoon and I asked her if she would like to pose for a photo shoot on my latest project. The results are below...

Seems very well proportioned (speaking of the dozer, of course).

Regarding the multiple quotes, see if you have a icon in the bottom right of this post that looks like a page with quotation marks on it. Click that on the firts few posts you want to multiquote and then click the quote icon for the last one. That will take you into to composition window that you know and love.

 

[Dscrew]

Just a few days away from taking it out for a spin ! I plan on putting it up on blocks and running it so that I can observe all the moving parts. Maybe I can catch a small problem before it becomes a big one. Does anyone have any experience with track tension ? Advice would be appreciated ! I don't have a video camera but hope to get one for my birthday on November the 8th ! Any advice on what inexpensive camera I can buy so that a video can be posted on "You Tube", would also be appreciated !
Also, I need more tutoring on listing multiple quotes. I don't see the check mark on the lower right hand corner that can be toggled on and off ! I guess it's just some of my Polish heritage shining thru . I had a comment for the fellow who implied that the multiple belt driven units were problematic and became obsolete when the transaxle units were introduced. I did some research and found that when the hydraulic driven units came out in the 1990's, the transaxle units became obsolete. Struck re-introduced the belt driven design in 2002 to sell as their least expensive machine and today markets the all-belt "RS1000" along with their hydraulic driven units.
One of my daughters stopped by for a visit yesterday afternoon and I asked her if she would like to pose for a photo shoot on my latest project. The results are below...

It looks like the control levers might be a little on the short side, you might be hunched over while operating. Have you tested it for comfort?

 

[GLyford]

Also, I need more tutoring on listing multiple quotes. I don't see the check mark on the lower right hand corner that can be toggled on and off!

It's not a check mark, it's a blue square with a quote symbol and a plus sign on it.

I had a comment for the fellow who implied that the multiple belt driven units were problematic

I sort of hated to bring it up, since you've got so much work in it already, but felt the need to point out that there might be issues here.

Some quotes I've seen on this:
"[At least changing the belts on my tractor] wasn't as bad as a Struck mini-dozer...I know those all too well."
"[they are an awesome] little machine when they work right lol the belts are a pain in the @$$."
"The belts, unless you have real thin arms, are a pain to change."
"i took a gear box from a small roller to eliminate some belts."

Another thing mentioned was that all the belts had to be changed at the same time, or the tensions would be different. This would cause it to creep in "neutral".

and became obsolete when the transaxle units were introduced

Sorry, this was conjecture on my part, I should not have stated it as fact.

I hadn't seen the RS1000, it's been a while since I've been on their site. Thanks for pointing that out. I wonder if they've made any changes on the layout to simplify belt changes? It looks like a bigger unit, so at the very least there might be more room for your hands inside? I can't find anything online that goes into detail.

 

[teg]

...Also, I need more tutoring on listing multiple quotes. I don't see the check mark on the lower right hand corner that can be toggled on and off...

If you can not see the thingie circled in red below... I'll writeup some directions to change your browser so you can see it.

(hope this works) Go to your home page: on the left side, under "Settings and Options" section click on "Edit Option", Scroll ALL the way to the bottom!!! Then back up to the last box labeled "Miscellaneous Options", next to Message Editor Interface: is a box that might say: Basic or Standard... change it to: Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing

FYI... "WYSIWYG" is What You See Is What You Get

 

[Short Game]

I thought it looked good before!

Have you thought about a belt guard on that primary belt?

 

[ultrarunner]

My Dozer mechanic said keep the track tight enough to stay on... any tighter increases undercarriage wear.

I had my D3 tracks too tight the first time I did it...

You will probably have to make several small adjustments as everything wears in...

As too belts... some are much better than others.

I used to have lots of belt problems back in the 1980's... then I switched to Dayco gator-back premium belts and have not had to change one since...

Some of the industrial belts are quite good.

Great project by the way and outstanding craftsmanship!

 

[Renze]

One of my daughters stopped by for a visit yesterday afternoon and I asked her if she would like to pose for a photo shoot on my latest project. The results are below...

..So that wasnt the photoshoot for the commercial sales brochure...

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Rawinok,

When you get some down time away from your excellent fabrication, will you post some more details of how you slowed down your drill press. Every since I saw that it's been eating at me to do the same thing to mine.

 

[NormL]

Rawinok,

When you get some down time away from your excellent fabrication, will you post some more details of how you slowed down your drill press. Every since I saw that it's been eating at me to do the same thing to mine.

I'm adding my"aye" to that proposal!:thumbsup:

 

[dntfxr]

Wow, I must say the dozer just became the second most interesting thing in the thread. Your daughter sir, is beautiful!

 

[NormL]

Wow, I must say the dozer just became the second most interesting thing in the thread. Your daughter sir, is beautiful!

After witnessing what her father has accomplished I'd wager she is brilliant and talented as well!:thumbsup:

 

[PapaPerk]

Wow that dozer looks great! I love the controls and gauges. Nicely done. :thumbsup:

How are the tracks working out?

Did you let your daughter take it for a test run?!

 

[cschulz]

In the words of Red Green,"If they dont find you handsome then they should find you handy" By seeing the dozer your daughter must of gotten her looks from her Mother. LOL:laughing::laughing:

Oh ya the drill press thing too.
Chris

 

[mjncad]

Rawinok,

When you get some down time away from your excellent fabrication, will you post some more details of how you slowed down your drill press. Every since I saw that it's been eating at me to do the same thing to mine.

I'm adding my"aye" to that proposal!:thumbsup:

+1 on that one from me.

Wow, I must say the dozer just became the second most interesting thing in the thread. Your daughter sir, is beautiful!

I'll bet her boyfriends had one heck of an interview with Dad before being able to date her. :thumbsup: