Tom: Dallas Log
September 15
Spent *a lot* of time analyzing discrepancies between the BOM part list and the actual parts for the Power Cube - found lots of differences and made some adjustments for design updates and parts available from the vendor. Will update BOM tomorrow accordingly. Finally, got the first round ordered. Here is the order:
1 9-1788-B 0.976 cu in PRINCE SP20B16A9H2R HYD 187.95
1 9-7290-100 1-1/2" NPTM TO 1" NPTF 14 GPM TANK S 19.95
3 9-5500-12-12 3/4 NPTM TO 3/4 NPTM 90 ELBOW 15.00
1 928-C 3/4" QUICK COUPLER S40-6 F/F 25.95
1 9-7843-24 1-1/2" NPT FORGED WELD-IN TANK FLANG 4.50
1 9-7843-4 1/4" NPT FORGED WELD-IN TANK FLANGE 2.40
1 455-AA HOSE BARB 1/4" X 1/4" NPTM 4244-4-4 1.25
3 9-1279 1" HYD SUCTION/RETUN HOSE (SOLD BY T 15.00
1 951-2212 3/4" X 12" JIC 12F X JIC 12F 3000 PS 15.00
1 9-059 3/4" NPT 20 GPM FA1200-10 RETURN FIL 17.95
1 9-4404-16-16 1 HOSEBARB TO 1 NPTM ADAPTER 4404-16 6.00
1 9-5404-12-12 3/4 NPT HEX NIPPLE 2.65
1 9-7957-12 3/4" NPT PLASTIC TANK BREATHER 4.49
1 9-5605-12-12-12 3/4 X 3/4 X 3/4 NPTF TEE 7.00
1 9-5404-4-4 1/4 NPT HEX NIPPLE 0.95
1 9-6314 1/4" NPT QUICK COUPLER S40-2 17.95
2 9-7843-12 3/4" NPT FORGED WELD-IN TANK FLANGE 5.50
1 9-4604-16-12 1 HOSEBARB TO SAE 12M ADAPTER 4604-1 7.89
1 9-2501-12-12 JIC 12M x 3/4 NPTM 90 ELBOW 5.59
1 9-2403-12-12 JIC 12M x JIC 12M UNION 2.75
1 9-6505-12-12 JIC 12F TO 3/4 NPTM SWIVEL 6.00
Total $: 371.72
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Order Recap:
Total Product $: 371.72
Net Product$: 371.72
Shipping: 14.37
Sales Tax: 0.00
Insurance : 2.00
Grand Total: 388.09
- Note that when searching for items, you must be creative. For example, a "Hose Barb" is sometimes spelled "HOSEBARB" and isn't found by searching for "hose" or "barb". Try multiple ways of searching or just call the vendor.
- Immediately after pressing the confirm button, I realized that I was missing a part or two, but that they should be easy to find in Dallas, but it will mean another trip to a vendor.
September 14
Ordered an engine for the Power Cube from Small Engine Supplies, as they had a 28 HP model for only $700:
- Briggs & Stratton 49M777-various 28 HP Professional Series
- Here is the order form:
--PRODUCT INFORMATION-- Quantity: 1 Product: Briggs & Stratton 49M777-various 28 HP Professional Series ($ 699.95 ea.) Options: Cost (each): $ 699.95 Item Subtotal: $ 699.95 Wt. each: 100 Total Wt.: 100 Product ID: 04390 Whse: sed SUBTOTAL: $ 699.95 SHIPPING: $ 74.95 Agreed to terms TOTAL: $ 774.90
September 13
Since my return from the Dedicated Project Visit, I have been continuing my documentation efforts on the Power Cube. The documentation is critical when ordering parts and steel, as I want to have everything necessary, but not be short either.
I have also collected a set of tools for building Power Cubes. This video shows some of the tools:
- Tools collected so far
- Oxy-Acetylene cutting torch, tanks, hose, regulators, cart (Used: $400)
- Heavy Duty Metal cutting chop saw (Used: $125 + $20 to re-sharpen carbide blade)
- 1/2" Hand Drill
- 7" Angle Grinder ($70 at Northern Tool - 5 Yr in-store warranty)
- 4" Angle Grinder (Used: $30)
- Shop Vacuum (Used: $15)
- 3 pair Vise Grip pliers - to clamp metal for welding
- Socket Set
- 2 Crescent wrenches
- Face shield for grinding
- Eye protection
- Other tools not shown in the video include:
- TIG Welder
- Safety Equipment (steel toe boots, welding hood, welding jacket, hearing protection)
- Drill press
- Paint sprayer
- Next step: Order Power Cube parts and steel