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Re: New uses for steering wheels
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lugnet.space
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Thu, 25 Dec 2003 16:22:39 GMT
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In lugnet.space, Mike Kollross wrote:
> I discovered a couple of uses for steering wheels while working on a current
> project.
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> The first uses a tap and the wheel part removed from its base.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/119_1927.jpg
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> You need to lever the wheel off the base. Its a little snug but it will pop off
> without damaging either piece. I did manage to breack the pin off one base but
> if there's one piece I have too many of its the steering wheel.
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> Once you have the wheel off press it on to the tapered arm of the tap. Its a
> tight fit and you may need to set the tap down on something hard. The wheel
> will pop over the knobby end and spin freely on the tapered bit without coming
> off. Ta Daa!!!! A part that is now useful. (more useful than just a tap or a
> steering wheel)
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/119_1931.jpg
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> The second use is more for Train builders but might have other uses. It
> involves the wedge bricks. The bricks have cut outs for clearing the studs of
> other bricks. If the wedge bricks are stacked one a top the other there is no
> studs and it leaves two rectangular holes where the bricks meet. The steering
> wheel will fit through both holes and stick out the front. The fit is snug with
> very little wiggle. It makes a not bad looking ladder/hand holds.
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/119_1923.jpg
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> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/MK-Ultra71/misc/119_1924.jpg
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> LMKWYT
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> Mike
These will also fit on the stub of a loud-hailer and over both long
and short antennae...............
roger
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