Recent content by craneguy1
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Anyone seen the “ropinator”
Mines still kicking also, and i would buy another. -
Anyone seen the “ropinator”
Still on; hasn't budged. I may be a little more careful now that it's on, but at the same time, it just lets me know where the tail is now. I do kinda miss my hanger grabber though... -
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Anyone seen the “ropinator”
Yes, they are 3d printed...first idea was to make them using molds and urethane but proved to be too time consuming and required a set screw. -
Business Mistakes Here Are Mine - What Are Yours?
Holy $hit show...what the hell happened while i was working...- craneguy1
- Post #74
- Forum: Behind the Desk
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Anyone seen the “ropinator”
I wanted the red 9/16 to match the hook...why is yellow 30 bucks and red 40? I offered him 30 and he took the offer within 2 hours, on a Saturday. Including wire for seizing is also a nice touch, if turns out to be the the right size for the size people order...that gets a bit more involved... -
Anyone seen the “ropinator”
Well its on. 3d printing would make sense! I wondered why it was so rough in spots for injection molding. It's on now, start the trial. I definitely had, and still do after looking up seizing that regulations have not yet given the go ahead on this device. One of the papers that came with... -
Anyone seen the “ropinator”
Got mine today, with a cool key chain amd some stickers...almost like the old treestuff...planning on mounting it tomorrow. -
Anyone seen the “ropinator”
What color did you get and how much? -
Anyone seen the “ropinator”
if i may add, i don't think it's so much about keep the end from fraying as it is keepong it aligned...my old crane specified 6 inch minimum for the dead end length, years back it got increased to like 11...that's alot of extra crap to snag on once its not perfectly in line to the live end going... -
Coming in 2021 Epic VA Treemek Build part deux
I was curious about the float style tires on the second axle last night on Facebook. Hi again steve. It wont lift once its assembled right? I didnt know that sorta styff wasnt done at the factory, nor did i realise you needed one for that size crane... or was it a preference? I do remember...- craneguy1
- Post #21
- Forum: Rubber hits the road!
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Anyone seen the “ropinator”
I use an oxy torch to melt the ends...i still am going to buy a ropinator...ive tried everything i could think of over the years to try and keep the dead end nice, straight, and out of the way with no lasting results. I do wonder if the designer received the green light to attach the dead end... -
Stihl MS 500i
No worries...i have big shoulders. I figured it was a setup like that under the flywheel. Price point is significantly higher than us yanks were told it would be 2 years ago. Dolmar doesn't exist in my neck of the woods; though i know they have a cult like following...i would say a 462 to...- craneguy1
- Post #8
- Forum: Rant and Rave
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Stihl MS 500i
Just meh? Really? I have yet to run an ms661, but considering i bought it to replace a 361, it nuts. I want more info on it now, i pulled it apart today. Where does the power come from to supply the ecm? Full chisel full comp chain, 20"...damn. meh? It takes a lot to impress me anymore...- craneguy1
- Post #5
- Forum: Rant and Rave
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