Re this digger machine track roller - Page 3

solarman216 · 13-06-2021, 23:06

Found a 50 tonne bottle jack at a reasonable price so think I will go for that and make a heavy duty frame, I will not be beaten, Rick

solarman216 · 14-06-2021, 18:34

Will not be doing any of the latest rollers for two reasons, 1 they are over 100 mm and so will not fit my lathe, 2 new complete £95 so not worth the effort, but I will still make the 50 tonne press as it is needed fr other things, will post the pics on this thread when I make it, Rick

Flying Torquewrench · 14-06-2021, 20:42

For £95 it is not worth your time Rick. I am sure thatyou can use your time to build something else. Like that 50 tonne press, looking forward to it.

It is on my shopping list but I might just nick your design

solarman216 · 20-06-2021, 20:36

So as it was so hot outside today retreated into the workshop, much cooler there, this is the 50 Tonne Jack

solarman216 · 20-06-2021, 20:38

Had a 9ft length of 3inch angle so cut it into 4 to make the uprights

solarman216 · 20-06-2021, 20:40

A bit of 10mm plate hiding in the corner will make the top and bottom

solarman216 · 20-06-2021, 20:42

Cut up like so

solarman216 · 20-06-2021, 20:44

Tacked up ready for more tomorrow, Rick

macabethiel · 21-06-2021, 03:36

Thats looking good - often wish I had a lathe - plus the skill to use one.

Ted

solarman216 · 21-06-2021, 18:11

Finished it off today, bit hurried as got to go Kings Lynn tomorrow to pick up another machine, it needs tidying up and a coat of paint as well as some stabilising bits to stop it rocking when pumping the handle, also some strong springs to push the piston back in, if I stand on it it does not retract

solarman216 · 21-06-2021, 18:15

Gave it a quick test and this is what it does to a gutter nut, while under compression I put a straight edge across the top plate and deflection was less than 0.5 mm, so well happy with that, Rick

solarman216 · 23-06-2021, 00:09

As it proved a right pain to push the piston back down I have added a pair of springs and by heck are they strong but do the job well almost still have to help the last 20 mm, after pumping it up to full height the 10 mm plate has deformed as can be seen in the pic with the straight edge on the top

solarman216 · 23-06-2021, 00:13

But it does the job, finally got the shaft out of the trunion but it was on its limit and each pump produced a loud cracking noise that almost warranted ear defenders, Rick

Flying Torquewrench · 03-07-2021, 22:55

Looks good Rick! Only just seen the photo’s of the finished article.

13-06-2021, 23:06	#31
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	Found a 50 tonne bottle jack at a reasonable price so think I will go for that and make a heavy duty frame, I will not be beaten, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

14-06-2021, 18:34	#32
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	Will not be doing any of the latest rollers for two reasons, 1 they are over 100 mm and so will not fit my lathe, 2 new complete £95 so not worth the effort, but I will still make the 50 tonne press as it is needed fr other things, will post the pics on this thread when I make it, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

21-06-2021, 03:36	#39
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Nice work Rick Thats looking good - often wish I had a lathe - plus the skill to use one. Ted

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14-06-2021, 20:42	#33
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,152	For £95 it is not worth your time Rick. I am sure thatyou can use your time to build something else. Like that 50 tonne press, looking forward to it. It is on my shopping list but I might just nick your design

03-07-2021, 22:55	#44
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,152	Looks good Rick! Only just seen the photo’s of the finished article.