War machine 1st attempt

[Don Juan]

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Lol..i actually had to look up..lazy susan bearing...lmao

 

[laellee]

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Lol..i actually had to look up..lazy susan bearing...lmao

That's AWESOME. I could see me doing that. :lol

 

[electraflier]

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I used thrust bearings on my cannon proto, and they worked perfect. You can find them in all different inner and outer diameters, metal or otherwise.[/url]

You know I hadn't really looked at thrust bearings! I saw some at my local surplus store, but they were too large a diameter. That might be just the ticket!
Thank leallee

 

[laellee]

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You know I hadn't really looked at thrust bearings! I saw some at my local surplus store, but they were too large a diameter. That might be just the ticket!
Thank leallee

I had the same problem. I ended up using the swivel bearings from a bar stool (no joke) with the flange cut down. I get mine from Ebay, hardware store ones are always too giant.

Great work on the cannons guys. The IP cannon just looks pretty weak to me next to these beasts. :thumbsup

 

[2001audis4]

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Dude this is getting real technical bro, some crazy cool ideas flowing around. Hope it comes out operational or you. Good luck and dumbs up thumbsup

 

[Don Juan]

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For those following my thread.....thanks for your comments and those giving me tips..Thanks a million....i gets frustrating sometimes..but its hard specially if i can't google...h how to build a war machine mini gun arm...lol.

So i went ahead and started to trace some more paper paterns on 16 gauge sheet metal..i cut them out and welded some here's what i got..its messy but i font care it will be covered up with pep...and u just tacked it in place just for now..

Inside..

Well i will let the pictures do its talking..

 

[laellee]

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And that, sir, is HOW IT'S DONE. :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup opcorn

 

[Don Juan]

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Hers a little video...i couldn't upload i forgot..make sure you check out my channel a also i will be adding more videos..please like and subscribe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0K1ShFva2U&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Willswoosh]

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Man that's going to be sharp . Will the fiberglass hold the weight of the actuated metal cannon? Just curious. Thinking of doing a fiberglass WM myself. Been working with foam to get in the swing of things.

 

[Don Juan]

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Man that's going to be sharp . Will the fiberglass hold the weight of the actuated metal cannon? Just curious. Thinking of doing a fiberglass WM myself. Been working with foam to get in the swing of things.

No its going to be metal all the way to gun base...then the fiberglassed pep will be covering all of it.....hopefully its not going to show much

 

[2001audis4]

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hey bro, so i was checking out your post today and realized that my lamp here on my desk is a perfect example of how you should set up your mount...might be a good example....here you go...

 

[2001audis4]

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hey bro, so i was checking out your post today and realized that my lamp here on my desk is a perfect example of how you should set up your mount...might be a good example....here you go...

the springs are what hold it up in place...

 

[Don Juan]

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hey bro, so i was checking out your post today and realized that my lamp here on my desk is a perfect example of how you should set up your mount...might be a good example....here you go...

Thanks..its similar to what i had in mind tomorrow i will finish the other part ..its late now so i don't like to use power tool s after certain time..neighbors don't mind but just in case..

the springs are what hold it up in place...

Oh that's what he ment....lol..yes a spring will hold it up..

 

[Murdoch]

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Hey Don, this is the first time that i checked out your thread. Awesome-fxxxxn awesome. I've subscribed and rated, and also looking foward to seeing this to the end. What i love about this is the photos of every step. You definately have patience and a keen eye. My only regret is not checking this one out sooner...GM

 

[Don Juan]

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Hey Don, this is the first time that i checked out your thread. Awesome-fxxxxn awesome. I've subscribed and rated, and also looking foward to seeing this to the end. What i love about this is the photos of every step. You definately have patience and a keen eye. My only regret is not checking this one out sooner...GM

Thank you glad you like it..i love to take pictures of my projects these are only some i have lots more but i only put a few so there won't be so many..thanks again

 

[Swatpilot]

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Man this is looking good.

 

[Don Juan]

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Pictures ...of arm not final but getting there..I'm glassing some stuff tonight ...
Enjoy...

Heres the lower part..i weld it together then cut the sides to fit the rods..

The spring is a temporary one ..I need a heavy duty one..

Hope you like it.


Oh i forgot...
This goes under the base of gun...
I couldn't find a lazy Susan orthe other thrust bearings..when i was looking in my shed i found this from a transmission or rear end project that i had..it might work..i hope...

 

[Don Juan]

Re: War machine 1st attempt.UPDATE!!! Metal mini gun arm almost done

Needto reinforce it but that's were its staying..also i need to figure out How to cover it

 

[laellee]

Re: War machine 1st attempt.UPDATE!!! Metal mini gun arm almost done

Looks great!

 

[Murdoch]

Re: War machine 1st attempt.UPDATE!!! Metal mini gun arm almost done

Needto reinforce it but that's were its staying..also i need to figure out How to cover it

Do the retracktable plastic sheet, like they do at the base of a gear shift in a car...GM