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(...) Just for the sake of completeness, I'll mention that to my knowledge Tyco produced and sold the only LEGO-compatible single pin male:male connector. Tyco also produced a 2x2 male:male connector plate that was thinner than a normal plate, as (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) No, Lego apparently can't justify the cost of producing the mold for such a part, nor that of a plate with studs on both sides; however, you can have your fill of useful parts like this: (URL) :-) Mark (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) Like others have said, no I don't think there's such a pin. However, I have tried using this part: (URL) When I was a kid, I broke the "clip" part off the 1x1 plate and used the round clip to attach two plates back to back. You'll have a (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) I think it does exist (as a plate, anyway), just not available to the public. I believe a holiday S@H catalog from a couple of years ago had one on the cover. I can't find a scan of it and don't have a copy, but remember noticing it. The cover (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts)
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Hello! Such a pin doesn't exist. But maybe this would be of use for you? (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts)
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(...) Nope. Not that I've ever seen. (...) The only pin with a stud on it is the (URL) 1/2 pin>, though the TECHNIC pin tip is only slightly wider than a stud, and can usually be used like one. In fact, many of the basic bricks are being produced (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist. I'd love LEGO to make such a piece but alas... Mike (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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(...) I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist. I've definitely never seen it in any Mini SW sets, nor in any other LEGO set. Terry (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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Hi, This is driving me crazy - I THINK I've done the searches correctly but I can't find anything.. Does LEGO make a pin that has studs on both sides? I can distinctly remember building a recent kit (maybe a SW Mini? Spider Man?) that had a really (...) (22 years ago, 14-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts, FTX)
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Big Ben Bricks LLC is please to announce three new parts specifically for the LEGO Technic Pneumatic crowd. If your a purist, read no further. If you want more functionality and performance from your pneumatic circuits read on. People have asked for (...) (22 years ago, 10-Oct-04, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce, lugnet.parts.custom, FTX)
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(...) The patina is an acid of sorts that reacts with the copper. Not sure of the end result would be to conductivity. I imagine it would be reduced some but not totally impeded. Mike (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Any idea how much this effect conductivity? Mat (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Not sure, but you can purchase the copper tape untinned as well. (...) I'd thought of this. Scince I already plan to make solid metal wheels, I was thinking of drilling the center wheel larger on one side, and using an insulating insert. And (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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snippage (...) Ooooh!! Put me down for a couple at least. Mike (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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Snippage (...) I've worked with the stained glass tape in the manufacture of stained glass before and you can blacken the finish with a patina. try this link: (URL) the foil can be seen here: (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) This looks a great idea and much simpler than making new metal flanges (as in the 9v motor) I don't actually run my stuff very much/far to I think it would be hardwearing enough for my purposes although I would imagine the 'round the flange' (...) (22 years ago, 8-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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(...) Martin, Thanks, I've tested the mods on a couple of different track layouts, and they seem to work well enough. Although there is a bit of flicker for the power pickup. I'm hoping the solid wheels take care of this. Yes I hope to offer these (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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In lugnet.parts.custom, Mathew Clayson wrote: <snip> (...) Hello Mat, Nice mod here, same for the cleverly done 6 wheel motor. I beleive that with a couple of hundred metal wheel, you are planning to sell some, could you confirm if it is your (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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I recently purchased a couple of cars form my Santa Fe engine. And I decided to install lights in the end car. To power the lights I ran a wire from the egine. But I eventually plan build a train consisting of at least 3 engines and 6 cars. And I (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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I've been woring on an EMD SD-40 eginine. And I wanted to have 6 wheeled motor trucks. But I also wanted it to be able to negotiate turns and switches. So I chopped up a 9v wheel set, modified the side plates for a 9v motor. (URL) I removed the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Oct-04, to lugnet.parts.mod, lugnet.trains)
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