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Mamodman123
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 Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject: Mamodman's Meccano workshop unit MKIII |
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Ok, I've added a bit more to the workshop so i've put up a new thread in the "Meccano" section of the site.
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3 lineshafts, two running in the same direction, and one running to the side. I needed a few things changing for when I get the rest of the tools so here's what I've done to it now  
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I've pretty much doubled the size of the original lineshaft from the engine. It's now about 12" so it spans across the whole engine . It's actually a lot sturdier, and frees up some room for more tools!!
Here's a picture showing the way I attached the A frame to the base.
Large wheel added above the secondary lineshaft, which basically now makes it 4 lineshafts. This one is built especially for the hammer. It rotates slowly which I hope will create a nice "drop" effect with the power hammer. Will be on the look out for one, so let me know if you see one anywhere. The large green wheel isn't that straight but does the job well enough
Finally the whole machine in one picture:
Future plans include the following:
Countershaft
Polisher, Grinder, Hammer
Any suggestions welcome was thinking abouit a Willesco saw, but then came to my senses 
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| Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Jeez. I thought that was the Forth Rail Bridge for a moment.
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| Sandman wrote: | | Jeez. I thought that was the Forth Rail Bridge for a moment. |
It is getting a bit bigger now I've added a few small extras . Can't wait to get a few more tools then it will almost be finished
Still loads and loads of Meccano left
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| Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Mamodman123
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| Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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| SPOKESMAN wrote: | | Where's the SE3? |
Under the machine Mike
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| Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Great stuff.
You could display that as modern art MM
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Mamodman123
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| Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Griffin wrote: | Great stuff.
You could display that as modern art MM |
Maybe Griffin, just maybe
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how about a video of it running MM?
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| Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:21 am Post subject: |
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| Dauntless wrote: | how about a video of it running MM?
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I need a new camera battery, might get one today and do a video
I'll have to record sound usng my built in microphone on my laptop and film using the camera
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Aye.
What are you using for drive belts??? 
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| Sandman wrote: | Aye.
What are you using for drive belts??? |
I robbed some off my TE1a's SM and conveniently, maybe a little too convenient they were exactly the right length 
I think the one powering the power press thingy is one from a lineshaft
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | Sandman wrote: | Aye.
What are you using for drive belts??? |
I robbed some off my TE1a's SM and conveniently, maybe a little too convenient they were exactly the right length
I think the one powering the power press thingy is one from a lineshaft |
I wondered if you were improvising. 
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| Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:57 am Post subject: |
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Sometimes you just have to SM
Thankfully I've gained enough Mamod stuff to have a few spares lying around
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