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Re: How do I...
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Wed, 5 Apr 2000 12:58:56 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, David Arnon writes:
<snip>
> I hope that's clear, I'm thinking about two beams one next to the
> other that are fixed together such that the space between them fits
> the height of a cross catch exactly. Then, if we put that cross catch
> between them and insert a #2 axle through a hole of one of the
> beams and into the cross catch, the cross catch & the axle can not
> be removed. The only way to disassemble that contraption is
> to disconnect the two beams. But if the connection of the beams
> somehow depends on the cross catch....
> I actually think it can be done and it seems easier than a spring
> loaded mechanism.

I have to agree.  Not only that, but I am certain that I have done this
several times *by accident*, and had quite a time getting my constuction
apart.  Not to the extent of actually damaging pieces, but having to apply
significantly more force to my Lego pieces than I felt comfortable with.

-Andy Lynch



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