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Actuality in all reality, thinking hard on that I think I only tore two off. One was when they had the flaps mounted to the dump box way back in the day and we were butt oiling gravel and I got too close to the pile due to inexperience and the second time was when we were hauling shot rock and a big chunk of rock fell between the rock pile and the rear tire. When I pulled ahead slowly so the rocks wouldn’t fall against a brake chamber it, instead pulled the dang flap off. 🙄Then it was a trip back to the barn to fix it 😘

Lol. They do on the real trucks too. … ask me how I know 🤭🤣🤣🤣

This operational stuff is just awesome and helps this layman like me understand even more the complexities of your build. I am glad for that information as I was wondering if, for the extra boom extensions would a low bed tractor trailer be in the mix. Now , ……….“ I know the rest of the story “ Thanks Tom

That is fantastic information and amazing math and physics. I had no idea. And 12 pounds before a failure is mind blowing. Thanks for that information. I have a whole new respect and admiration for these units now. Just amazing

I guess that’s mathematics and engineering at their finest. It’s just amazing …. I love this build , Tom.

This is a great tutorial on these booms. As a layman, they look a bit flimsy, but lift massive weights and an incredible amount of small pieces that are never seen but are essential to the operation. This is extremely interesting build and a great learning tool for those of us who know little about them. The quality of the build work is stunningly accurate and precise as well, a joy to watch. I’m really enjoying this one , Tom .

Perfect bends on the flap rods. Did you do that free hand? Or a jig? They look great.

Thanks, Carl, it was a fun build too.... took me back to some good old work days.... thanks for checking in...

I think it may be too late. Steve and Gary say you are. 🤭🤣🤣Not a bad job to have. You could make them stand in the corner … And now back to the build

And the old ones still shoot spit balls !

Now that’s cool!!!

Randy …… your engineering and execution with such finesse, and precision is more than admirable, you work this model like a surgeon. It is incredibly impressive. Hands like a surgeon, eyes like eagle and steady as a rock. So much talent on this forum.

I agree 100%with Gary. And lightning fast too. Very cool build.

"BMU", that's hilarious ............. and perfectly accurate!!

This is crazy GOOD.