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Re: LEGO brick bookends
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lugnet.fun.crafts
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Sun, 25 Jun 2000 17:28:51 GMT
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Hi Jamie,
I noticed you cast some lead bricks? I recently aquired my grandfather's
crucible and ladle and want to try to create some 2x4x1 lead bricks... If I
understand your post correctly, you have created custon leads molds ? Could you
tell me a little bit about the process and the types of materials you have used
to make the molds with? I am aware of some of the potential dangers in lead
casting but any extra insights you could share would be greatly appreciated.
What I hope to create is 2x4 standard size leads bricks so the weights can be
changed to suit the application in the models.
Thanks!
John
In lugnet.fun.crafts, Jamie Obrien writes:
> Aghhh, i remember this school project! I tried regular bricks, way too
> light. Then came up with the brainwave of creating some lead (need to
> be really careful here) duplo style bricks. made the moulds, made a
> heap of bricks and based them, then built around them. They waorked on
> smallish books ok, but those darn Physics and C++ books just laughed
> and the Lego ran away :-{ What you could do also is to add some
> attachment to the bookend so it can latch either onto the wall or to
> the shelf. Add some support in the bookend and as long as the core
> holds it should hold most medium sized books as well.
>
> I wonder if i should risk making some centre pieces?
>
> Cheerio
> JamieO
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