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(...) My friend Doug has used them up to 30 PSI. (...) I don't know what the maximum allowable pressure is, but 30 PSI is probably a good upper bound. It depends on which direction you are trying to move the weight. If you are trying to move it (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.technic)
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(...) By highly scientific methods [1] I got ~54N, beyond that the cylinder starts leaking. With a diameter of the piston of 13mm that gives 54N/(pi*0.0065mm^2)=406833.94 Pa ~ 4 times atmospheric pressure. That is rather new transparent cylinder (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.org.us.lugola, Brian Reynolds wrote: <<snip>> (...) The hoses will pop-off before any damage is done due to preassure. The preassure will also leak out in time so there's no danger there either. (...) Depends on the compressor. (...) Don't (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.technic)
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Hi Brian, Have a look to Kevin's presentation: (URL) it doesn't answer all of your questions, but at least to point 4: use a small piece of tube and plug in a minifig tool handle or a bar such as (URL) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.technic)
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Hey there folks, recently my eyes were opened to the mechanical possibilities that the Lego pneumatic systems allowed and today I received my Bricklink order for a couple pumps, pistons, switches, airtanks, and tubes and have been happily testing (...) (21 years ago, 23-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.technic)
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Hello again everyone, I uploaded some of the pictures I took of the meeting yesterday. You can see them here: (URL) Enjoy. Also, if someone has a complete list of the attendees I'd appreciate that; I'm working on a page for the meeting. (2 URLs) (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX)
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(...) Dave J. brought over some very cool stuff that I think can be described as a "to be continued" thing. Brian brought some good foder to dig through but a lot of it was in containers. I'll bring some old bed sheets next time. A lot of us brought (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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GAH! Sorry about missing the meeting today. Last minute flat tire left me stranded with no way to go foward. Stupid bolts in the road :-/ grrrrrr.... Kinda tough to find a tire store when you have not lived in the area for about 10 years.. Anyways, (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I'll have my camera, fer shure. Color me intrigued! -Brian Reynolds (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.lego.direct)
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Duuu...uuude... Sorry I can't make for this :( -Anne ps I'm still looking for a lot of tan bricks (1xN,2xN) :) (...) -- For SCO to attack IBM using IP (\`--/') _ _______ .-r-. is somewhat like trying to eat >.~.\ `` ` `,`,`. ,'_'~`. a live tiger. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) I'll be there. I'm bringing my Mos Eisley Cantina, a diner, and a few other new and old things. See you all there. :) (2 URLs) (Bruce) (URL) LEGO @ Bruce's Homepage> (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, FTX)
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You know I'll be there! I'm also aware of two others who will be coming to pick up orders from me. I'm bringing myself and that's about it. :) I'm not sure if Bryce will be there as his job might require him to be at work tomorrow. -Dave (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hello everyone! While I was packing the car this evening the UPS guy showed up and dropped three packages at my feet. They greatly resembeled this post: (URL) that? Well, Jake came through for us....big time! I just tossed the boxes in the car and (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.lego.direct)
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(...) Yup, I'll be there. I'm not bringing anything (physical Lego), but I'll have my camera to take pictures of some awesome stuff. I'll also bring along my laptop in case anyone wants to talk LGEO. :D See everyone there! (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Hey Gang, It's FRIDAY! And that means tomorrow is Saturday, the meet day! So who's set to go? (We already know Brad and Shelly are.) Let's just call this a roll call of sorts. I'm taking the train to Irvine and Coby Bassett and his wife are going to (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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Will you also be able to show the Grand Central Station (4513) set that you discussed on the reviews forum? I'd really like to be able to see this set in person, or rather the parts that make it up. Will be very nice to see the other models too; I'm (...) (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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(...) Got some good news for ya- I'm getting rid of the green ones I bought from Brian a while back. Here's what I've got- 3 of 10x20, 11 of 8x16, 7 of 8x8, and 12 of 4x12 (8x8 and 8x16 in dark gray are on my hit list these days, got any?) Adr. (21 years ago, 4-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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I recently splurged and purchased some of the excellent sets that have become recently available. I'll be displaying these on Saturday for the benefit of people who want to check them out: - Space Shuttle - 8455 - Technic back-hoe loader - VERY (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Re: Update on next LUGOLA Meeting - September 6, at 11AM
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I got an offer from two people the other day (my thanks to Coby and Jonathan) so I'm set to go on Satuday. Bring your best and look your best 'cause I'll have my camera w/ me :-) Adr. (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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| | Sept. 6th meeting and parts deliveries...
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Well, LUGOLA, you know you've got a 10% off discount in my shop to start with and now I've been having an anniversary sale, so I've bumped my normally low prices down quite a bit further for a few days. All of this is over with on Wednesday night at (...) (21 years ago, 3-Sep-03, to lugnet.org.us.lugola)
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