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Popular Mechanics projects - JScott - 12-25-2021
Anyone else fascinated by the projects in the old Popular Mechanics magazines from the 50's and 60's? I've found many interesting items and tips in them. They're on google books since they're out of copyright status. I found this tool bit grinding jig today. I'm amazed at the amount of information they were able to squeeze into an isometric sketch.
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RE: Popular Mechanics projects - EdK - 12-25-2021
Yup, love the old magazines.
Ed
RE: Popular Mechanics projects - JScott - 12-26-2021
This one looks simple and useful.
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RE: Popular Mechanics projects - JScott - 12-27-2021
Found another one.
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RE: Popular Mechanics projects - JScott - 12-28-2021
These could be handy. Interesting that they are turned eccentrically.
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RE: Popular Mechanics projects - JScott - 12-29-2021
First thing I'll do to my vise when I get it. Just need to make sure the handle is stout enough to accept a groove and still be able to crank down on the handle without deforming or breaking it. It won't take much of a groove to register a small ball bearing.
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RE: Popular Mechanics projects - f350ca - 12-29-2021
They had some pretty neat projects.
One thats on my list (not at the top but there) was a sort of submarine. It had two longish wings that went out to pontoons. The body would submerge 3 or 4 feet as the arms hinged, keeping the pontoons on the surface. A blower brought air down from one and out the other. A trolling motor on each pontoon propelled it. Would be a hoot cruising the shallows.
Can't find the issue anymore, might have been Popular Mechanics.
Greg
RE: Popular Mechanics projects - Highpower - 12-30-2021
Something like this?
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a6168/diy-submarine-backyard-genius-awards/
RE: Popular Mechanics projects - f350ca - 12-30-2021
Funny, not much comes up on it anymore
Here's a link to a really small photo
https://i.pinimg.com/236x/96/26/7f/96267f7a0acf3455f43ea8c3273cff8a--water-toys-boat-building.jpg
RE: Popular Mechanics projects - Highpower - 12-30-2021
That is not a sub. That is the star ship "Enterprise".
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If you are going to build one make it a classic like the Nautilus.
https://www.loupiote.com/photos/nautilus-submarine-art-car-burning-man-2015-21635219356.shtml