For those that don't know, this is what i make in my spare time. This one only had 700 pcs in it...Bob
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07-16-2006, 08:38 PM #1
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This weeks project, bridge #6
Bob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
Metal Master Fab Salem, Oh 44460
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07-16-2006, 10:42 PM #2
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When you factor the wind loads on those truss bridges, don't forget to do so with a train ON THEM AT THE TIME. More than one truss bridge has been lost that way...
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For those that don't know, this is what i make in my spare time. This one only had 700 pcs in it ...Bob
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07-17-2006, 03:20 AM #3
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WOW! I forgot about those high powered ceiling fans in South Fla...Bob Originally Posted by MAC702
When you factor the wind loads on those truss bridges, don't forget to do so with a train ON THEM AT THE TIME. More than one truss bridge has been lost that way...Bob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
Metal Master Fab Salem, Oh 44460
Birthplace of the Silver & Deming Drill
1999 MM185 w/185 Spoolgun,1986 Thunderbolt AC/DC
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07-17-2006, 05:23 AM #4
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Wow, and I complain about putting toys togeather on Christmas day. Very cool, thanks for sharing.
Regards, George
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07-17-2006, 04:16 PM #5
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That's really cool. I always liked the trains running around the ceiling like that.
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07-18-2006, 09:26 AM #6
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Lot of work, looks cool
Scott
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07-18-2006, 10:21 AM #7
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Cool! What are you making them out of? Just rod?
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07-18-2006, 01:57 PM #8
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3/8"x3/8"x.062 wall square tubing i had special made for me...Bob Originally Posted by PAToyota
Bob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
Metal Master Fab Salem, Oh 44460
Birthplace of the Silver & Deming Drill
1999 MM185 w/185 Spoolgun,1986 Thunderbolt AC/DC
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07-18-2006, 03:04 PM #9
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Can you get little I-beams and angles? Or is it all tubing?
Most of the real ones I see are angle, LOTS of angle.
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07-18-2006, 03:49 PM #10
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Sure i can make angle myself on my brake, but thats way to much work.
...Bob
Bob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
Metal Master Fab Salem, Oh 44460
Birthplace of the Silver & Deming Drill
1999 MM185 w/185 Spoolgun,1986 Thunderbolt AC/DC
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