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Re: Help with redesigning a Boat Lock
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 4 May 2005 20:15:09 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden wrote:
> For our current train layout I have attempted to create a working lift lock.
Nice work!!
> So is there a beter way to build a contraption that can lift a baseplate with a
> boat on it approximatly 20 bricks high. (17 actually)
I would suggest trying string. Just have a loop of string in each corner,
coordinated like you do with the screws. Or you can run it as 1 big loop, that
would avoid the problem of slippage causing tilting. But you would probably need
to use non-stretch fishing line in that case.
Good luck!
ROSCO
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| (...) In case I didn't explain myself well, see the diagram (click to enlarge): (URL) The yellow lock level is attached to the string at the red exxes. Pull A to raise, B to lower (they can be wound on pulleys). You can reduce it to 1 per side a la (...) (20 years ago, 4-May-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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