Re this digger machine track roller

[solarman216]

The bore measures 62mm but the job is too hot to hold so will need to fine bore it when it is cold

 

[solarman216]

Circlip groove done

 

[solarman216]

Start boring the other end

 

[solarman216]

3 parts done but dinner calls, Rick

 

[Flying Torquewrench]

How is the roller coming along?

 

[solarman216]

Had not done much on it as waiting for the other bearing and clip so not been able to do the 2nd clip groove, first bearing and clip in

 

[solarman216]

This is the shaft with the oil seals but just noticed a problem

 

[solarman216]

Oil seal will not like this so will need to splash a bit of weld on it and turn it down smooth but job for tomorrow, Rick

 

[Flying Torquewrench]

Looking good Rick. I know who to call when I need a new roller.

 

[solarman216]

Join the Q, been given two more over the week end, but looks like I will have to make a press bigger than the 6 tonne I have now as I cannot budge the trunions even with heat, Rick

 

[solarman216]

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]

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]

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. :thumb2

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

 

[solarman216]

50 Tonne Press

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

 

[solarman216]

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

 

[solarman216]

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

 

[solarman216]

Cut up like so

 

[solarman216]

Tacked up ready for more tomorrow, Rick

 

[macabethiel]

Nice work Rick

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

Ted

 

[solarman216]

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