Re: tread section build [2 Attachments]

Jeff DeRose
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Re: tread section build

Post by Jeff DeRose » Wed Jan 13, 2016 10:49 pm

Ok, 
As predicted, the lip varies a bit. That said, the left and right sides are roughly 9/16", while the top and bottom are roughly 1/2". 

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On Jan 13, 2016, at 3:03 PM, "jeff.derose@comcast.net [B9Builders]" wrote:
 
Will do Muldokken.  I'll check it out when I get home tonight.  Can't guarantee it'll have a truly uniform lip all the way around, though.  Good ol Jeff don't work dat way...... ;-)

Jeff-

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From: Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders]
To: b9builders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: January 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Subject: RE: [B9Builders] tread section build
 
its called dimenso got it through sherman williams industrial finishes,they said this formula while not offered by them in the past has been around since the 40s and was a very popular finish... i wonder if this was the stuff they used on the original?  thanks for the replys and jeff any way you could measure the lip on yours just to give me an idea on how wide it is?your treads look great too btw :)  

Muldokken
[img]cid:/C:/DOCUME~1/SVC~1.JAY/LOCALS~1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/img]

To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:11:11 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

  Never mind - looks like you figured it out.

Looks great! What is the paint?

muldokken
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Re: tread section build

Post by muldokken » Wed Jan 13, 2016 11:16 pm

Ya suspected that lol thanx for checking Jeff Sent from Outlook Mobile



On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 7:49 PM -0800, "Jeff DeRose jeff.derose@comcast.net [B9Builders]" wrote:

 
Ok, 
As predicted, the lip varies a bit. That said, the left and right sides are roughly 9/16", while the top and bottom are roughly 1/2". 

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On Jan 13, 2016, at 3:03 PM, "jeff.derose@comcast.net [B9Builders]" wrote:
 
Will do Muldokken.  I'll check it out when I get home tonight.  Can't guarantee it'll have a truly uniform lip all the way around, though.  Good ol Jeff don't work dat way...... ;-)

Jeff-

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------ Original Message ------

From: Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders]
To: b9builders@yahoogroups.com
Sent: January 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Subject: RE: [B9Builders] tread section build
 
its called dimenso got it through sherman williams industrial finishes,they said this formula while not offered by them in the past has been around since the 40s and was a very popular finish... i wonder if this was the stuff they used on the original?  thanks for the replys and jeff any way you could measure the lip on yours just to give me an idea on how wide it is?your treads look great too btw :)  

Muldokken
[img]cid:/C:/DOCUME~1/SVC~1.JAY/LOCALS~1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/img]

To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:11:11 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

  Never mind - looks like you figured it out.

Looks great! What is the paint?

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tread section build

Post by » Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:59 am

Hey Gang,
I have not worked on my robot for years, but would like to get started again. I am building my treads and have to cover them with styrene (sp) plastic. What I have is too thick. Any suggestions?
I was active in the club years ago. About the last time I got any real work done on my 'bot was 14 years ago...the night my daughter was born! It has been hit and miss since then.
Best to you all,
Doc
"Sometimes destiny is not the path you've been given, but the path you choose."
Dr. Joseph Hayes
HealthSource of North Portland
207-878-3030
www.drjosephhayes.com/
www.healthsourceofportlandnorth.com

Daniel Angel
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Re: tread section build

Post by Daniel Angel » Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:01 am

Great finish. Was this applied with a professional sprayer?
D. Scott
On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders] wrote:

its called dimenso got it through sherman williams industrial finishes,they said this formula while not offered by them in the past has been around since the 40s and was a very popular finish... i wonder if this was the stuff they used on the original? thanks for the replys and jeff any way you could measure the lip on yours just to give me an idea on how wide it is?your treads look great too btw :)

Muldokken


To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:11:11 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

Never mind - looks like you figured it out.

Looks great! What is the paint?

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lynn johnson
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Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:42 pm

Re: tread section build

Post by lynn johnson » Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:22 pm

nope the stuff is pretty easy to work with and is self leveling,just used a cheap harbor freight hvlp jam gun....word of caution though this stuff has toluene in it and if you want to reduce it that is what you use...use a mask if you pray it and gloves.but it works great right out of the can little prep work and a couple coats you are done alot less steps then an auto finish oh and it does a great job of hiding mistakes...and thanks jeff for the mesurements ill try to get those cut and painted to day and ill post some pics 

Muldokken


To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:01:41 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

 
Great finish. Was this applied with a professional sprayer?
D. Scott
On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders] wrote:
 
its called dimenso got it through sherman williams industrial finishes,they said this formula while not offered by them in the past has been around since the 40s and was a very popular finish... i wonder if this was the stuff they used on the original?  thanks for the replys and jeff any way you could measure the lip on yours just to give me an idea on how wide it is?your treads look great too btw :)  

Muldokken


To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:11:11 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

  Never mind - looks like you figured it out.

Looks great! What is the paint?

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sjb0459
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Re: tread section build

Post by sjb0459 » Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:27 pm

Welcome back.  The only suggestion I can give is to try a plastic supplier.  They should have sheets of styrene in various thicknesses.
Steve

Daniel
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Re: tread section build

Post by Daniel » Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:42 pm

Try Tapp Plastics.
D. Scott

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On Jan 14, 2016, at 4:59 AM, B9Doc@maine.rr.com [B9Builders] wrote:
 
Hey Gang,
I have not worked on my robot for years, but would like to get started again. I am building my treads and have to cover them with styrene (sp) plastic. What I have is too thick. Any suggestions?
I was active in the club years ago. About the last time I got any real work done on my 'bot was 14 years ago...the night my daughter was born! It has been hit and miss since then.
Best to you all,
Doc
"Sometimes destiny is not the path you've been given, but the path you choose."
Dr. Joseph Hayes
HealthSource of North Portland
207-878-3030
www.drjosephhayes.com/
www.healthsourceofportlandnorth.com

muldokken
Posts: 21
Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:00 pm

Re: tread section build

Post by muldokken » Fri Jan 15, 2016 7:58 pm

Attachments :
  1. [url=file:///D:\B9YAHOO\attachments\\20160115_161650.jpg]20160115_161650.jpg[/url]
  1. [url=file:///D:\B9YAHOO\attachments\\20160115_161636.jpg]20160115_161636.jpg[/url]
Ok got the side panels shaped and painted Sent from Outlook Mobile



On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 9:22 AM -0800, "Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders]" wrote:

 
nope the stuff is pretty easy to work with and is self leveling,just used a cheap harbor freight hvlp jam gun....word of caution though this stuff has toluene in it and if you want to reduce it that is what you use...use a mask if you pray it and gloves.but it works great right out of the can little prep work and a couple coats you are done alot less steps then an auto finish oh and it does a great job of hiding mistakes...and thanks jeff for the mesurements ill try to get those cut and painted to day and ill post some pics 

Muldokken


To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:01:41 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

 
Great finish. Was this applied with a professional sprayer?
D. Scott
On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders] wrote:
 
its called dimenso got it through sherman williams industrial finishes,they said this formula while not offered by them in the past has been around since the 40s and was a very popular finish... i wonder if this was the stuff they used on the original?  thanks for the replys and jeff any way you could measure the lip on yours just to give me an idea on how wide it is?your treads look great too btw :)  

Muldokken


To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:11:11 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

  Never mind - looks like you figured it out.

Looks great! What is the paint?



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Will Huff
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Re: tread section build [2 Attachments]

Post by Will Huff » Fri Jan 15, 2016 8:06 pm

Lynn I'm really loving this paint.
Will

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On Jan 15, 2016, at 4:58 PM, muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders] wrote:
Ok got the side panels shaped and painted Sent from Outlook Mobile



On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 9:22 AM -0800, "Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders]" wrote:

 
nope the stuff is pretty easy to work with and is self leveling,just used a cheap harbor freight hvlp jam gun....word of caution though this stuff has toluene in it and if you want to reduce it that is what you use...use a mask if you pray it and gloves.but it works great right out of the can little prep work and a couple coats you are done alot less steps then an auto finish oh and it does a great job of hiding mistakes...and thanks jeff for the mesurements ill try to get those cut and painted to day and ill post some pics 

Muldokken
[img]cid:/C:/DOCUME~1/SVC~1.JAY/LOCALS~1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/img]

To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:01:41 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

 
Great finish. Was this applied with a professional sprayer?
D. Scott
On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders] wrote:
 
its called dimenso got it through sherman williams industrial finishes,they said this formula while not offered by them in the past has been around since the 40s and was a very popular finish... i wonder if this was the stuff they used on the original?  thanks for the replys and jeff any way you could measure the lip on yours just to give me an idea on how wide it is?your treads look great too btw :)  

Muldokken
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To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:11:11 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

  Never mind - looks like you figured it out.

Looks great! What is the paint?




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Jeff DeRose
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Re: tread section build [2 Attachments]

Post by Jeff DeRose » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:30 pm

Wow, very nice!  From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:B9Builders@yahoogroups.com]
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Subject: RE: [B9Builders] tread section build [2 Attachments]    [Attachment(s) from muldokken@msn.com included below]
Ok got the side panels shaped and painted
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On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 9:22 AM -0800, "Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders]" wrote:  nope the stuff is pretty easy to work with and is self leveling,just used a cheap harbor freight hvlp jam gun....word of caution though this stuff has toluene in it and if you want to reduce it that is what you use...use a mask if you pray it and gloves.but it works great right out of the can little prep work and a couple coats you are done alot less steps then an auto finish oh and it does a great job of hiding mistakes...and thanks jeff for the mesurements ill try to get those cut and painted to day and ill post some pics 

Muldokken
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From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:01:41 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

   Great finish. Was this applied with a professional sprayer?  D. Scott  On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Lynn Johnson muldokken@msn.com [B9Builders] wrote:   its called dimenso got it through sherman williams industrial finishes,they said this formula while not offered by them in the past has been around since the 40s and was a very popular finish... i wonder if this was the stuff they used on the original?  thanks for the replys and jeff any way you could measure the lip on yours just to give me an idea on how wide it is?your treads look great too btw :)  

Muldokken
To: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
From: B9Builders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:11:11 -0800
Subject: Re: [B9Builders] tread section build

  Never mind - looks like you figured it out.

Looks great! What is the paint?  

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