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Have been kicking this idea around for a while now. It is a machine we send around with a paving crew frequently, so I decided it was time to make one. If you don't know what a Broce Power Broom is here is a line to their site. http://www.brocebroom.com/Building the frame.  Starting on the cab. 
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Looks good so far Ethan! Keep us updated on your progress.
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I've been wondering when someone was going to make one, such a primitive but important piece of equipment for any paving fleet. Really looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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Cool Ethan! ...lve had this idea floatin on the back burner of my brain for some time now myself. I may get round to it but if not, I'll have yours to look at. lol
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Built the water tank and the turntable. 
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Lookin good Ethan!
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Starting to take shape 
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This is really cool man, our forum was looking pretty quiet as far as custom builds go, this was a much needed thread! Keep up the good work!
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Wow !!! That's going to be a nice looking model. Can't wait to see it when it's completed !!
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Great work as usual Ethan! But I would expect nothing less. Can't wait for the finished product. These are an important part of any paving job
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Got some more work done recently. Added some perforated walkways. 
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So after some trial and error on painting the windows it is as finished as I will ever get with it.  It is far from perfect, but it is better than no broom at all.   
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I think it looks better from about four feet.  Good for pairing with a mill  Run around with a water truck.  Late evening equipment moves. 
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That turned out really well! Thanks for sharing the photos. Great work!
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I'm in the process of making a broom for a skidsteer and one for a wheel loader. Just wanted to know what you used for the broom? Looks good!
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Bryan1970 wrote:I'm in the process of making a broom for a skidsteer and one for a wheel loader. Just wanted to know what you used for the broom? Looks good! I used large pipe cleaners from the craft store, I think it was from Hobby Lobby.
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This is really cool Ethan, good job. I really like that you picked something completely offbeat to build, yet something so crucial on a job site. Way to think outside the box.
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