Fabricating Tracks - Tracked Amphibious Vehicle Build Ep. 19

Fabricating tracks completely from scratch for a homemade tracked amphibious vehicle. The track design is very simple. It consists of custom made steel cleats made out of angle iron and round bar and all cleats bolted on two strips of rubbery conveyor belt. I really don't need to worry about the pitch of the cleats since I don't use any drive cogs which teeth they have to match. The tracks will be driven by rubber tires by friction. There is a small lip on the cleat also to better the bite into the tire tread and avoid slippage. Custom bender had to be made for bending the track guides. Also a couple of jigs for welding were constructed.
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Soundtrack:
Pomade - Silent Partner (KZbin Audio Library)
Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@DonnDIY]

This video is part of a series of videos, check out the series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLkmF7FAZBzkWdzAxcrnz-WJbzSRyqrSBt Subscribe for more and check out my other videos on my channel page: kzbin.info Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia: Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@user-rr5rf2oj5u]

какого размера и толщины уголок использовали? и толщина прутка?

[@dementez2164]

feliz 2020👍👍👍👍

[@jhonatanluizcastrodiletti7666]

8:30 genial thank you 👍Brazil

[@jhonatanluizcastrodiletti7666]

17:00 thank you 💡🔓😇

[@user-ragomir1978]

@@user-rr5rf2oj5u он не русский

[@TheCrookHook]

Huge amount of work that would discourage most of any man. Congratulations, you're a beast!!

[@someone-gb2ec]

You must se how people in India doo staff without special tool.

[@aiai9599]

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[@clydebalcom8252]

You have a well thought out manufacturing system. This makes sense and it's why I enjoy your videos.

[@user-mh2si9of7v]

Это просто колоссальный объем работы. Моё уважение за такое трудолюбие.

[@johnvro967]

I'm getting hooked on your videos, love how you deal with mass production. Compliments and thumbs up on an awesome job. Thanks !

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers!

[@woodsmen17]

Appreciate your time putting these videos together , you’re a man of skills👌🏾

[@jamesa7506]

Whew! Well done to you, sir! That was quite a job for one person to get done in only twenty one minutes!! I really like your electromagnetic drill press, too! Those things are awesome. Your skills are to be admired!

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers!

[@Rubbernecker]

A great way to kick my weekend off a little early - a video from Donny D!!!

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Never ending Originality and workmanship. The jigs you made worked great, had no doubt, look forward to more Donn as the journey continues, Happy New Year !!

[@Ham68229]

Not sure which I'm liking more... the project, the way you work, watching how your mind works on "fabricating" a jig to make something work. I hope you don't burn yourself out. I've seen many young and older people with ingenious minds burn themselves out. I like the fact you're commenting more in your videos as well. This build is coming along quite nicely. Looking forward to seeing this all up and running. Cheers :)

[@user-zl1tf3lq8u]

Сколько сил, терпения и времени! Простор нет слов, молодчина!!!

[@bespokefencing]

I've been building a machine like this in my head since I was about 10 years old. There it has stayed for 40 years and I think it will remain ! Great job, can't wait to see it go!

[@DonnDIY]

It's never too late!

[@user-je7hu1yy5i]

Как всегда всё отлично. Хотелось бы по чаще и по больше видео. А так всё супер. Молодец!

[@DonnDIY]

Больше видео будет. Спасибо за просмотр!

[@samodelkinify]

Більше відео, а працювати над конструкцією коли?

[@patrickezuma7140]

Holy mother of god.....a 21 and a 1/2 minute video doesn't due justice to how much work this must've taken.

[@DonnDIY]

Some might argue with you on that but I think the same as you do. I did a lot more work than only these 21 minutes worth and that is what I want to share with everyone and especially with those who think about making their own tracks.

[@Nikolaevich58]

Как все красиво и точно делаешь по заводу . Веду просмотр всех серий . Молодец , удачи . 👍👌👏!!!

[@DonnDIY]

Большое спасибо!

[@Ratkill]

Love the design. Most DIY tankers go all-metal for the tracks and they are difficult to make work reliably. Also the wear rate makes all-metal kind of unfeasable. This is genious!

[@DonnDIY]

This design is very old. Not my idea. I just surfed the Internet and copied others. 😄

[@libertyauto]

I am always proud of humans after watching Donn's videos.

[@markhall7646]

Well thought out track system and assembly process. And the best part? The assembly jigs made from scrap! That's artist level craftsmanship. Looking forward to the next videos and the test run through water!

[@DonnDIY]

This track system is not my invention. It is really common on most simple tracked vehicles.

[@woodchuck1946]

Mag drill and custom jigs! Awesome! Gettin' 'er dun!

[@mr.disorganized6287]

That is the coolest homemade tank track I have ever seen!

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers mate!

[@Rubak94]

Качественная работа требует терпения,удачи тебе) Ставь лайк кто из России

[@DonnDIY]

Большое спасибо!

[@7alexpro9]

Прикинь, у него токарный станок 1К62.

[@Rubak94]

@@7alexpro9 сильно👍

[@jonnymandoonthemove157]

я считаю, что всегда стоит потратить время на создание джига. хорошая работа Донн

[@user-vh5pw6tn8i]

Отлично 👍.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing always very good 👍🇦🇺🚜

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you!

[@4acrefield875]

It's only scrap when it's swarf , great use of materials new and old !!

[@DonnDIY]

Well said.

[@user-ci6vp4kh5j]

Лайк! Сам немного самодельщик, токарь, слесарь, сварщик, столяр, но ... уже старый. Восхищен, что молодой парень, живущий своим хозяйством, такой мастеровой, с руками Золотыми и светлой головой. Для всего этого надо время, терпение, средства, инструмент. А надо еще заработать на жизнь, семью, Здоровья тебе, удачи и всех Благ.

[@DonnDIY]

Спасибо за добрые пожелания.

[@punkbloater]

Damn that’s a sweat shop, well done getting through such a repetetive job!

[@alextesla8478]

Скоро полевые испытания? Удачи тебе и терпения! А голова и руки у тебя есть. Как говорится: "Применяй с умом!".

[@DonnDIY]

Полевые испытания, надеюсь, скоро.

[@davebrittain9216]

It is a great shot when you look down the track after it is completed. Nice work!

[@johnfleury5430]

Thank you hard working master Take care be safe

[@adiwesker1018]

Very heavy vehicle. 😂👍

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

That looked like a ton of work. Great results

[@DonnDIY]

It was a bit. But all moments were satisfying. 😀

[@alc7505]

Im impressed. Very keen to see this thing running soon!!!

[@lloyddotimas6302]

Excited for the next vid. 👍

[@cecilandrews1875]

You definitely have the patience of a saint. Very impressive can't wait to see you in the water.

[@grahamcrosssr1005]

Wow that is fantastic work. I love how you used the round stock as a guide for the wheels i have seen others try but fail with the track. Excellent thought you are the real deal.

[@DonnDIY]

Making track guides or tracks this way is nothing new. I really liked the design so I decided to use it for my own tracks too.

[@besoklebihbaik596]

I can sit all day just to watch your videos.

[@quarlow1215]

You are one hell of a machine Donn. Tracks look awesome.

[@user-hm8so4wb6n]

сколько труда потрачено для гусениц, дай Бог тебе УДАЧИ!!!!

[@DonnDIY]

2,5-3 дня.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looking good Donn. Really enjoy your fabrication system and jigs. You keep amazing us as you continue your build. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers!

[@user-yv4tt7dg8n]

Классный вездеход молодец Дон 👍👍👍👍👍👍🥇👍🥇🥇🥇

[@DonnDIY]

Sposibo!

[@batnrs1]

ingenious and off course a nice Plate on the Trailer (007)!

[@DonnDIY]

💪😀

[@rolandbriscoe4977]

Following this project is something I look forward to every week, I can totally relate to all the problem solving you have encountered, Super great job your doing on this build 👍👍👍👍👍

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@user-cw7tt1ov6s]

Гусеничная лента- мечта перфекциониста!)))

[@robsidgor]

Awesome work! Will soon be ready for a test drive

[@DonnDIY]

Let's hope so. I can't wait!

[@johnkinnane547]

Good one Donn, it’s really shaping up now, looking forward to the next vlog. Regards John

[@rn3rav674]

Ребята это ВАУ! ЛАЙК однозначно.

[@Konstantin_Kurkov]

Отличная подготовка к каждому этапу сборки, все сделано очень классно, как на мелко-серийном производстве!!! Уважение от инженера! Смущает отсутствие натяжителя гусеницы, при проколе крайнего колеса гусеница обязательно слезет. Также отсутствие подвески как таковой, скажется на комфорте езды и жизненном цикле трансмиссии, в остальном снимаю шляпу перед вашим мастерством.

[@dannmann17]

You sir are my most favorite KZbinr of all time I've learned so much from you I love everything about everything you do and the way you do it I aspire to work the way you do in my shop

[@benji2363]

Just found you donndiy. You have great patients. Keep up the great work,

[@benji2363]

I’m in Bacchus Marsh Victoria in Australia. Where are you based donndiy? It’s 12:55am on Saturday night here. And I’m learning how to make tracks! Lol

[@TdrSld]

I would say using some 1in (25.4mm) strap to make the "washers" and have it the length of one side (so its just one wide washer with the 2 whole in it) would work a treat, but my god drilling the holes would bout drive a man crazy lol. Nice work good sir.

[@DonnDIY]

Yes, that would be ideal. That's what I had in mind.

[@1stzjtruck706]

Looking better every video

[@47Miro]

You are very handy man !!!

[@getberget]

OMG you are awesome as always. Your videos are always a must watch! Along with garage 54, j mantzel and Kris harbour. Always fun to watch the progress

[@pandasalvesen1977]

No Music? I love the silence :)

[@gregsullivan8956]

Well done. You should be proud

[@MichianaFisherman]

I can understand how you got excited, getting to make tracks! Can't wait to go for a ride!

[@DonnDIY]

Absolutely. 😀

[@keithjames4182]

Your building of templates to easen your work is amazing

[@pinestumps8622]

Making tracks... most mundane part of the job lol. Great job!

[@keithjames4182]

Your work deserves more than 2 million viewers.

[@user-ws1bi7yw8e]

Молодец, все качественно, ждём первого пробного выезда)

[@mbeque]

Damn.!!..youre f* in' workaholic..great job Donn..just wait for your next vid..

[@user-nb5pe7yz5s]

You are very good, you are organized, careful and informed

[@johnbeckett7846]

Good job 🇺🇸

[@jaundicedoutlook7247]

Chuffin nora, been following this. And this is just beyond words. Superb work Donn

[@sledrelics]

I remember when I made my tracks for my model t snowmobile. Very similar methods. Great Vid.

[@GarnettM]

Wow you`ve been busy --Nicely Done , Thanks for translating makes a video so much better.

[@brainerdglarpinax420]

You sir, are a wizard of metalworking! This whole project of yours was more entertaining than the last Marvel movie

[@madmodifier]

Nice work getting jiggy with it!

[@DonnDIY]

😆

[@erichouser6337]

Those are amazing brother WOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! You are talented bro. Cant wait to see the finished ATV

[@richardeldridge2118]

Amazing, it takes intelligence and a lot of skill to do what you are doing but not only that, you make it look easy. That my friend is genius. Look forward to seeing a work of art finished. Best wishes Rich

[@andre.consultorton]

Parabéns Donn, continue firme!

[@Mikefestiva]

Nice! I’m at work right now so I’m going to check this out later when I’m done 👍 thanks for posting 🙂

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers. Have a great work day!

[@Mikefestiva]

Donn DIY Man you really got a good assembly line going there! Nice work 👍 I just posted part 2 of my articulating mini 4x4 dump truck build video and I had about 3 comments from people telling me to check out Donn DIY channel 👍 take care

[@triplestrength3]

Great work, I'd wondered how the track was going to work. Simple but strong. Great stuff!

[@wpowerwagon]

Not knowing the kind of job you perform, now this is some great fabbing work, I like the way you make jigs so everything comes out looking the same, thanks again for sharing your great videos and work :)

[@DanielinLaTuna]

I'm very cold watching you work. Nice tools! I like your milling machine.

[@user-ei9ge3ph4v]

Ждал долго! дождался все супер!!! ты крут, привет из Крыма

[@Sifizero]

wow you have been busy. on to some home made ATV tracks

[@Manas4ma]

Most underrated DIY youtuber. Love your videos! ❤️

[@Ghettochappy]

Master fabricator! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-ym5si4in3l]

Ты как всегда молодец👍

[@user-fo7ef1yy2n]

Ви молодець ,цеж нада такі ідеї класні,ви інженер від бога,щасти вам

[@MrCrankyface]

Love the use of jigs to ease mass production, really looking forward to future episodes on this thing!

[@DonnDIY]

Couldn't do without jigs. No way. Would take a lot of time, even for me. 😄

[@user-uj3yq9gs8h]

Поистине титанический труд!!!!! Очень много усердия надо иметь чтоб такое выполнить!!!!!!!!

[@darinmbicknell]

Tracks! Awesome sauce.

[@mattcourty6322]

That had to be mind numbing in the repetition. Nice work!

[@DonnDIY]

Numbing the mind sometimes is therapeutic. 😀

[@RadistMorze]

Молодец! Давай быстрее уже на покатушки👍👍👍

[@DonnDIY]

Строить так быстро, как я могу. 😄

[@AtticusDraco]

Pretty, pretty, good :) Srsly, good production, workflow, & execution. Good job

[@willwade1101]

They look GREAT!!

[@lennym1273]

Nice really nice, you're like a robot on those tracks...

[@user-km9wn3nj5d]

Россия смотрит, спасибо с уважением!

[@DonnDIY]

Спасибо за просмотр!

[@georgesmillion3131]

Toujours un magnifique travail !!!! Bravo !!!! Always a wonderful job !!!! Well done !!!!

[@marcelaurin3310]

Great job DonnDIY Hopefully the next video will come faster, I can hardly wait

[@southronjr1570]

A tip for doing productions type work like cutting the guides and angle for the track pads. When cutting, if your saw is able to handle thicker material, cut the main piece into half or quarters and cut 4 at a time. It will make the job of cutting much more efficient than just doing one at a time.

[@mw3goymw3goy]

Thanks for more good stuff

[@mxadema]

Good job donny. I can't wait to see it work. Every time I see some welding video I still squint. I a welder

[@wearemilesfromnowhere4630]

Go go go Donn Donn Donny!

[@jsjsjdjdjdjdkdkfj4046]

Молодец очень терпеливый и мастер от бога

[@user-os4wp1ob9b]

Привет из Ростова на Дону. Когда поедем?! Жду с нетерпением. Молодец!

[@DonnDIY]

Я надеюсь, что это скоро пройдет.

[@user-ti7md9gd9n]

Класс. Получается лучше чем с завода. Скорей бы уже в деле увидеть этот аппарат. Молодец так держать.

[@DonnDIY]

💪

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

Yeah, that was amazing. Tracks look so uniform. I still don't fully understand how they will stay straight but guess that will be more apparent in a later video. Like many others said I also thought the jigs were very cool.

[@DonnDIY]

You mean how will they not lean on the sides and drop off? The tracks will be held on with tension so the tracks are stretched on, thus they'll be straight.