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Subject: 
Re: Technic plates
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Fri, 14 Jan 2005 21:38:12 GMT
Original-From: 
"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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