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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 02 February 2010, 20:32
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Posted By jhiggins7
Steve, Slick ogee design. I like it.:) ...

Steve,

Slick ogee design. I like it.:)

Hey, what's that John Deere doing there? Do you farm, or something?
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 13 January 2010, 14:30
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Posted By jhiggins7
Well, I agree that I would rather replace the...

Well, I agree that I would rather replace the wheels than the rails.

But, will "soft" wheels lead to less wear on the rails? What about "deposits" of the soft metal adhering to the rails? I...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 13 January 2010, 10:24
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Posted By jhiggins7
Great Steve. I'm anxious to see how these...

Great Steve.

I'm anxious to see how these work out for you. I know little about metallurgy and the wear properties of metal. Since brass is "softer" than steel, I assumed it would not hold up...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 13 January 2010, 04:53
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Posted By jhiggins7
Nice start, Steve. Does brass have the same,...

Nice start, Steve.

Does brass have the same, better or worse wear properties in this application? In other words, why not just use steel?

Also, how much will the bearings cost?
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 08 January 2010, 07:39
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Posted By jhiggins7
Welcome Steve and Van. I'm one of the .00001%...

Welcome Steve and Van. I'm one of the .00001% that knows where Sugar Land, Pecan Grove and Navasota are. I used to live in Sugar Land.

My MechMate was built at my home in Round Rock and...
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