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Re: Technic plates
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:38:12 GMT
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Original-From:
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"Simon Bogaert" <simon.bogaert@advalvas.be>
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As I might have noticed, the Lego technic holes are exactly 4.8mm. This
technique is also good to create "technic bricks" - very usable when you
need a more stabilized axle-guide. Just drill a standar 2X* brick through
the cilinders from the bottom, and you're done.
Regards, Simon
> Having just
> finished another project in my workshop I figured "Why not?" and took a • bunch
> of 2x4, 2x6 and 2x8 standard plates down to the basement - and drill • press. I
> looked for a drill bit that was a snug fit in a stack of 6 or so grey • technic
> pieces. Using this stack as a guide (on top of a stack of standard • plates), I
> was able to drill 6 plates at a time. Use a flat base and a block of wood • to
> keep the stack perpindicular.
>
> Not a "pure" solution but a functional one that produces quite workable • technic
> plates - in colors otherwise rare or unavailable. The holes come out • exactly in
> the molded in rings on the standard plates.No functional difference and • very
> hard to notice visible signs (the interior of the holes is not as smooth • as the
> molded pieces).
>
> Makes it easy to come up with technic plates in varied sizes and colors.
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