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

[Shovelhands]

It was too chuffin hot for anything today. And no I won't be moaning when it's cold.

Those rear wheels look a fair distance apart. Probably not as much in reality I guess

They are miles apart in those pics Dave, the next pics will show the axle in it's running position. I think, if you look back at the first pics of the axle and machine together, that is roughly the running position. But it does look different with the chassis on and axle where it should be
I won't post the next pics tonight, as my internet speed has just fallen off a cliff! Be painful to load pics now!

 

[Dave W]

Here you are. Classic tractor just posted this

 

[marcusthehat]

With JCB'S current flair for innovation, perhaps they could be interested in re-visiting the Big A story, or a workable alternative for British farms?

 

[Shovelhands]

Been a frustrating week, never seemed to get a decent few hours on the Big A...but am having a go today, I will post a few more archive pics, and get up to date with progress, later

This morning I knocked these little control boxes up, for the pumps we are refurbishing.
I've also been painting them this week, along with other things, another job done though, dad can tinker putting them back together now, I can tinker with the A!

 

[Shovelhands]

@Dave W , this is back in the running position. Sadly I can't get any side on pics, for obvious reasons!

A few clearance issues under here that will be addressed shortly.....

CAD was used

getting my head around this front mounting now , hopefully have it looking a bit more like it later on

 

[Mursal]

Why has the 6x4 JCB in @Dave W 's picture above, what looks like hub reduction on the dead axle I wonder?

Excellent bit of fabrication, by the way ..............

 

[Shovelhands]

Why has the 6x4 JCB in @Dave W 's picture above, what looks like hub reduction on the dead axle I wonder?

Excellent bit of fabrication, by the way ..............

I'd guess it was just simple to use a standard axle from within the current range at the time, and just run it without the guts in it?

And, thanks

 

[marcusthehat]

How does your added axle steer under a rigid chassis, or have I misunderstood sommat, and yes very tidy fabrication.
mth

 

[Shovelhands]

How does your added axle steer under a rigid chassis, or have I misunderstood sommat, and yes very tidy fabrication.
mth

It's a steering axle, the axle itself doesn't pivot sideways, if that's what your thinking?

not the best pic to show it, but this is on full lock

 

[marcusthehat]

thanks.

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

Been a frustrating week, never seemed to get a decent few hours on the Big A...but am having a go today, I will post a few more archive pics, and get up to date with progress, later

This morning I knocked these little control boxes up, for the pumps we are refurbishing.
I've also been painting them this week, along with other things, another job done though, dad can tinker putting them back together now, I can tinker with the A! View attachment 524838 View attachment 524840 View attachment 524844

As with your other work, great bit of fab work through this thread SH

The instrument boxes above look neat. I'll know where to go to get some sheet metal work done now

 

[Blue.]

Looking good big hands

I know you're a very busy chap but a thread of your creations would be great on here.

 

[Shovelhands]

I know you're a very busy chap but a thread of your creations would be great on here.

I concur, get a thread going @mogman

 

[Shovelhands]

Getting this A frame mounting sorted now

More CAD....

More later.....as I've been having a go today!

 

[Shovelhands]

Well, my afternoon went a bit sideways , but that's just the way it goes.
I did however, manage to get this put together, not quite finished welding it up yet, and there's a bit of welding in the chassis that really needs doing before I put it in place, but I'm getting there.......

Be a big step forward to get this mounting in place

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

Well, my afternoon went a bit sideways , but that's just the way it goes.
I did however, manage to get this put together, not quite finished welding it up yet, and there's a bit of welding in the chassis that really needs doing before I put it in place, but I'm getting there.......

Be a big step forward to get this mounting in place

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Nice welding

But then it is easier to weld thick stuff

 

[Shovelhands]

Nice welding

But then it is easier to weld thick stuff

Don't think it would work if I made it out of thin stuff though.......

 

[TheTallGuy]

Don't think it would work if I made it out of thin stuff though.......

It would give us a good laugh though!

 

[Mursal]

Nice welding

But then it is easier to weld thick stuff

Our next door elderly neighbour (now departed) reckoned "anyone can bake if they have a new cooker"
So I'd say its the new welder or photoshop (he mightn't be able to weld at all).

 

[Dave W]

Well, my afternoon went a bit sideways , but that's just the way it goes.
I did however, manage to get this put together, not quite finished welding it up yet, and there's a bit of welding in the chassis that really needs doing before I put it in place, but I'm getting there.......

Be a big step forward to get this mounting in place

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That bracket is a thing of beauty in itself. Top work as always