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Re: How to strengthen friction peg?
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lugnet.technic
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Thu, 17 May 2001 14:08:40 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Gaurav Thakur writes:
> In lugnet.technic, Steve Runnels writes:
> > Well, I've tried putting paper into the peg several different ways to try to
> > make it stiffer, but the paper loosens up after awhile...
> >
> > Some joints just don't have room (functionaly or estheticaly) for anything
> > but a simple friction peg, but they have JUST enough weight for the joint
> > not to hold...
> >
> > Any other tips?
> >
> > Thanks
>
> If you just want a stiffer friction peg, you could try using the old
> pre-1990 friction pegs. (these came with sets such as 8854, 8855, 8862,
> 8865, etc) These old pegs did not have the two small slots in the center,
> making them very tough to put in and even harder to take out. I presonally
> prefer the newer ones since the old one seem to be a bit of a hassle with
> all the strength required, but they may be useful in some places where the
> assembly needs to be very strong.
>
> -Gaurav Thakur, raving madman
> Can be reached at cp5670@supermail.com
> http://cp5670.terrashare.com/TC/
Actually, I don't have a problem removing them anymore. Click on the "other"
section and you will see my solution for removing friction pegs.
http://www.geocities.com/dnjhess/lego.html
-Duane
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