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Re: building a log forwarding trailer
« Reply #80 on: March 10, 2011, 06:43:15 am »
Thanks bill m, Then my tractor should have no problem powering it. mog5858 I'm using a Lincoln 216 mig, I am an excellent welder and fabricator, I have built my own firewood conveyor and atv log skidding arch. ;D I'm using 75% argon and 25% CO2 gas mix.   
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Re: building a log forwarding trailer
« Reply #81 on: March 10, 2011, 08:21:35 am »
The control valve on my Metavic is made by Walvoil from Italy. The nearest dealer to me is Airline Hydraulics in Bensalen, Pa.  www.airlinehyd.com
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Re: building a log forwarding trailer
« Reply #82 on: March 10, 2011, 08:58:43 am »
If someone inquires to the supplier of the valves, could you share the cost with us so we dont inundate them w/ inquiries.


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Re: building a log forwarding trailer
« Reply #83 on: March 10, 2011, 11:04:02 am »
Thanks bill m you wouldn't happen to know the part # of the valve? I checked the web site out but I need to know the model number to get the right quote. Once I get a price I will let you know all about it.
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« Reply #84 on: March 10, 2011, 01:11:10 pm »
I could not find a part no. on mine. You would just have to call and talk to a sales person and describe what you are doing with it. You want series circuit spool sections so you can operate more than one lever at a time. Another place for the Walvoil valves is www.hydraulic-supply.com
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Re: building a log forwarding trailer
« Reply #85 on: March 10, 2011, 02:13:19 pm »
Log man, how about you fire me over some pics of your conveyor.  You have my address.   ;)

I've got a small spare Honda, and a rough idea of a conveyor. 
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« Reply #86 on: March 10, 2011, 03:52:32 pm »
Brendonv I build them and sell them as a side line to my logging and tree service business. Thanks so much bill m for your help I'll keep you all posted on the build. ;D
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« Reply #87 on: March 12, 2011, 09:19:51 am »
I have contacted airlinehyd.com about the loader valve but they have not gotten back to me yet I will try again in a few days. I did however find a supplier for airline products in Northkingston which is very close to me. I may try and contact them and go through them for the info.
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« Reply #88 on: March 17, 2011, 05:44:41 pm »
I'm not having much luck with airlinehyd.com with a response from them. Still looking for info on the valves that they sell. I'll try going through local supply place for the info and see if that works. I'm ready to start building the log forwarding trailer so I need the info.
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« Reply #89 on: March 18, 2011, 07:18:32 pm »
Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

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« Reply #90 on: March 19, 2011, 10:19:12 am »
Your welcome. ;D I just wish I could a response from the hydraulics place I really need the valve for mock up purpose. 
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« Reply #91 on: March 19, 2011, 07:55:34 pm »
I would think the valve would be almost the last thing you'd need.  Mine simply mounts on a T shaped mount made of 1.5" square tube.

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« Reply #92 on: March 20, 2011, 05:04:39 am »
Maybe so but I would like to have it in my hand to figure out where to mount it. I'm going down to the steel supplier this week and get a price quote for the steel. The 75 acre logging job has be taking up all my time lately so I only have weekends to work on it.
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