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Howdy folks, It is good to see that folks are visiting this group, and I hope that you are finding it useful. Please feel free to chat about your mechanical,...
Steve
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Apr 30, 2003
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Amptramp group. File : /Amptramp...
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May 15, 2003
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Amptramp group. File : /Amptramp...
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May 15, 2003
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Amptramp group. File : /Amptramp...
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May 15, 2003
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Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Amptramp group: So, do you grind your welds? If so, would you readily admit this to those who are...
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May 15, 2003
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Howdy folks, I have added new pics and video that show the operation of the drive system that I have recently fitted to the AmpTramp. This machine is so heavy,...
Steve
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May 15, 2003
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Steve, Do you have any pictures of the air compressor setup on the Amptramp you could put up?...
bcstboy
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May 20, 2003
2:58 am
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Howdy, At this time, I don't really have any good pics of the compressor in place on the tramper. I'll be putting the compressor in place quite soon - and...
Steve
amptramp2002
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May 20, 2003
10:38 am
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... in ... process :) . ... Did ya consider running it off the shaft the alternators were on? It might be a little fast, but manageable with a pulley....
bcstboy
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May 20, 2003
11:04 pm
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That thought had occurred to me, but the compressor would be operating for a greatly extended period of time. In order to ensure that it would not wear out...
Steve
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May 22, 2003
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Amptramp group. File : /Members'...
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May 22, 2003
10:57 am
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... Perhaps look into the approach of that used by air conditioning compressors use in cars.. (e.g. a late model GM sport utility for certain.) There is an...
bcstboy
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May 23, 2003
7:04 pm
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That sounds like the way to go. Initially, I used the air conditioning compressor that came with the engine. The pressure switch operated the clutch - and the...
Steve
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May 26, 2003
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... charm. ... I ... like ... all ... for ... Just redid my login.. (formerly bcstboy) I think the clutch is the way to go. Its compact, can literally attach...
metalburner26
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May 30, 2003
6:59 am
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Howdy 'Metalburner26', formerly 'bcstboy', Thanks kindly for the good ideas. This is the sort of input that always enhances a project beyond its former scope. ...
Steve
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May 30, 2003
11:32 am
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... try ... Well that might just be easier to construct. 15 HP is around that of a riding lawn mower engine and usually those are pretty compact and self...
metalburner26
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May 30, 2003
6:53 pm
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I suspect that a small elephant, might be lighter than my present setup hehe. The 'MiniTramp', would be a handy little fella that could be manhandled by a...
Steve
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Jun 4, 2003
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... Well, development platforms aren't always the swiftest things around. I think yours is quite impressive for what it does.. ... Coleman Powermate makes...
metalburner26
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Jun 4, 2003
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... Thanks Kindly. I find myself adding little bits, here and there, to make this project more useful. It now has a steering yolk, and a seat. This allows the...
Steve
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Jun 8, 2003
10:28 am
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... air ... air ... quite ... 100% ... celcius. Steve, Air Carbon Arc Gouging would be really fun to be able to do. The only time I've been allowed near it...
metalburner26
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Jun 9, 2003
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Howdy Metalburner26, Yep, grinding a lump of steel is alright, but blasting it half way across the road - now that's REAL fun :) . I used to live near the...
Steve
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Jun 15, 2003
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The following Amptramp poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: So, do you grind your welds? If so, would you readily admit this to ...
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Jun 15, 2003
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... quickly :) You're lucky you were allowed back in the house. That's grounds for banishment in the eyes of many family members.. ... these ... Much safer...
metalburner26
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Jun 17, 2003
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... for ... Hehe, lucky for me - I owned that house :) . What was better, I was about to demolish - and rebuild that part of the house anyway.. ... Yeah,...
Steve
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Jun 18, 2003
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... high ... Mr amptramp knows what volts like that feel like because he lifted the brushes on my biggest windmill by hand while it was spinning, and got some...
kapspage
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Jun 19, 2003
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Gidday - Windy Weefee, Yeah, that windmill of yours - tried to electrocute me. The bright flash, the sheer agony, nearly falling from the tower..... But that's...
Steve
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Jun 22, 2003
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Amptramp group. File : /Amptramp...
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Aug 19, 2003
10:20 am
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Steve I just found this group and think your project is fascinating. I've been reading some threads on other groups about using auto alternators for welding,...
Mike Beaty
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Sep 26, 2003
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... Hello Mike B. Some time ago I took my Tig handpiece out to Steves farm and tried it out on his battery welder. There was no current limit, so we feed the...
kapspage
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Sep 27, 2003
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I'm not as knowlegeable as most of you, probably, but I was looking into something like that awhile ago and learned that you need a high freq generator to...
seikosman
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