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| Mamodman123 |
Mamodman's Meccano workshop unit MKIIIOk, I've added a bit more to the workshop so i've put up a new thread in the "Meccano" section of the site.Before: 
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  
After: 
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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| Sandman |
Jeez. I thought that was the Forth Rail Bridge for a moment.
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| Mamodman123 |
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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| James |
BLOODY NORA! | ||||
| SPOKESMAN |
Where's the SE3? | ||||
| Mamodman123 |
Under the machine Mike
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| Griffin |
Great stuff.
You could display that as modern art MM
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| Mamodman123 |
Maybe Griffin, just maybe
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| Dauntless |
how about a video of it running MM?
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| SPOKESMAN |
Aye!
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| Mamodman123 |
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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| Sandman |
Aye.
What are you using for drive belts??? 
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| Mamodman123 |
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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| Sandman |
I wondered if you were improvising. 
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| Mamodman123 |
Sometimes you just have to SM
Thankfully I've gained enough Mamod stuff to have a few spares lying around
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| Sandman |
I bet you could find a use for these MM.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Meccano-U...QcategoryZ724QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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| Mamodman123 |
Sure i could squeeze them on somewhere Sm
VIDEO UPLOADING SHORTLY! |
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| Lewis |
i cannot wait
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| MTA |
neither can I! | ||||
| SPOKESMAN |
Taking its time . . . . 
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| Mamodman123 |
I did a video in the video section of the site didn't I?
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