Shovelhands in the workshop, I did it my way........

[Shovelhands]

Most impressive, I'm quite envious of your talent.

That is very kind of you to say that...thank you.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Cracking job matey, that looks very professional.

 

[Shovelhands]

Cracking job matey, that looks very professional.

Thanks Pete

 

[davedb]

Very nice it almost looks like you know what your doing

 

[Cab-over Pete]

No, he really DOES know what he's doing.

If I made it, it would work, but not really like my mind expected it to do and then it would need doing again!

That's why I never rebuild engines. It's a lot of work to get it ready to turn the key only to discover a piston ring on the workshop floor.

 

[Mr Happy]

Couldn't put it better myself @ Cab-over Pete. The way he uses CAD to help him make things is really impressive. The man's a genius.

 

[Bob c]

All fitted and plumbed, ready for action!

unfortunatly it wasn't all plain sailing.....
I plumbed into the lift cylinder circuit, with the theory that, once loaded, it would be easier to lift the tailgate, rather than the body.
But, I'd fitted some pilot operated check valves, that came with the cylinders, as I wanted to make sure it stayed shut, and the body lift circuit has a float mode, so they were essential.
I'd also had a bit of a guess on the size of the hoses, reducing them greatly for the supply to the tailgate , hoping for some degree of simultaneous movement....
It was a flop, long story short, the valves weren't suitable, a quick call to @Mr Happy , and he soon came up with a solution, two new valves were then fitted and it worked like a dream
And the simultaneous operation I'd hoped for was also a reality!
This is several shots of a tip

tailgate is well on its way before the body is barely off the chassis

Tailgate fully open at this point

hey presto

another job done

is it plumb up with tipping rams or on its own ?

 

[davedb]

Couldn't put it better myself @ Cab-over Pete. The way he uses CAD to help him make things is really impressive. The man's a genius.

My life would be a mess without Cardboard Aided Design

 

[Shovelhands]

is it plumb up with tipping rams or on its own ?

Yes, it's tee'd into the feed to the tipping cylinders, so the operator only has to pull the tip leaver and it's automatic, the only thing he must then do is power the body down once it is fully lowered, to then close the tailgate, seems to work well.

 

[REStracTORATION]

Any more progress @Shovelhands

 

[Shovelhands]

Any more progress @Shovelhands

No afraid not

 

[Bob c]

No afraid not

must of had a few wet days to sort a few ideas out

 

[Pan mixer]

must of had a few wet days to sort a few ideas out

This is sunny Essex, not many wet days here.

 

[Bob c]

This is sunny Essex, not many wet days here.

o yes,.i forgot a totally different climate over there
must be the london air giving them such good weather

 

[Pan mixer]

o yes,.i forgot a totally different climate over there
must be the london air giving them such good weather

He is also probably a tiddly bit busy this time of year, he waved the other day going past at about 40 mph and didn't have time to stop - nor did I.

 

[Shovelhands]

He is also probably a tiddly bit busy this time of year, he waved the other day going past at about 40 mph and didn't have time to stop - nor did I.

Yes it was a busy day that day! I'd just been and done those fields down the road that belong to WF now, I was on route to Burnham marshes when I saw you, then I came back to do a little job at Goldhanger! Did some serious mileage that day!
So there was no time to stop and chat, and you looked well occupied with the hay yourself!

 

[Joe S]

Anything been happening in the workshop? @Shovelhands

 

[Shovelhands]

Anything been happening in the workshop? @Shovelhands

Well, I’ve been very busy, joe!.....sadly not in the workshop

But, as they say in ‘The North’....’Winter is coming’.......
So I will hopefully get some time to carry on with Project A...

On another note, I will have to sort a mounting out, for the Flail I’ve recently got. And some minor repairs to it as well. So there will be some workshop action soon enough

Getting the Flail stripped down for mods and repairs....

 

[itsalwaysme]

Well, I’ve been very busy, joe!.....sadly not in the workshop

But, as they say in ‘The North’....’Winter is coming’.......
So I will hopefully get some time to carry on with Project A...

On another note, I will have to sort a mounting out, for the Flail I’ve recently got. And some minor repairs to it as well. So there will be some workshop action soon enough

Getting the Flail stripped down for mods and repairs....

Just not good enough, we are all patiently waiting for updates, you've even got an extra hour tonight

 

[Jon Feetham]

Any updates @Shovelhands, or is it a case of.............
A the welder broke
B the camera broke
C I've had a better offer from the wife
D I've run short of inspiration
E I've run short of enthusiasm
F I just need a break
G none of the above, feck off and leave me alone.