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MTO Think Tank => Multitool.org R&D Section => Topic started by: Grant Lamontagne on July 03, 2013, 06:52:32 PM
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Some time ago I found this on the ground at work- its a link from a chain that drives a gantry crane. Its solid steel and reasonably thick- as you can see compared to my Wenger Swiss Clipper and Fauxton.
My motive for grabbing it was firstly because it's kind of cool and secondly because I thought it would make a nice one piece multitool- although certainly a heavy one!
Anyways I thought it might make for an interesting brainstorm here. Also if anyone had any specific ideas or desire for making something out of it, when we are done discussing it I could send it on to that person to make their masterpiece.
So.... anyone have any thoughts? :D
Def
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I reckon there's an Atwood or two trying to get out, should be some tough steel :think:
:cheers:
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Oh that must be one of the new leatherman one piece tools, I can tell by the rust. >:D
Leatherman peanut. One piece tool targeted at gantry crane repairmen. :rofl:
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^ :D
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In case anyone is wondering, this is the kind of crane the piece came from.
(http://www.crane-manufacturers.com/picture/gantry-crane/rubber-tyred-gantry-crane.jpg)
Those look like some good ideas so far.
Def
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Pity the link pin hole isn't a bit smaller so it could be filed into a 1/4" hex.
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Pity the link pin hole isn't a bit smaller so it could be filed into a 1/4" hex.
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You could add some gears, brass and do something Steampunk (Neil would really appreciate it) :whistle:
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Grant are you sure you want to walk under those things if bits are falling off? :ahhh
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You get used to the bits and pieces falling off. That's why we wear the plastic hats. :ahhh
I'll have to check when I get to work today, but the holes may be small enough to file into a hex wrench.
Def
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Grant you spend your days wondering round picking up rusty bits of metal. Are you sure you are not tony?
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I am certain I am not Tony. We have totally different criteria for the rusty metal bits we pick up... :P
Def
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I like it!
It has some potential :-)
I'll get to brainstorming when I'm near a computer
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I am certain I am not Tony. We have totally different criteria for the rusty metal bits we pick up... :P
Def
I think I shall take that as a compliment :D
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Not being me makes a lot of people happy. :whistle:
Def
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I had to read that twice :think: :D
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Pity the link pin hole isn't a bit smaller so it could be filed into a 1/4" hex.
maybe cut down a cheap 1/4" wrench and weld it in, and then grinding it back it down into the hole.
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maybe cut down a cheap 1/4" wrench and weld it in, and then grinding it back it down into the hole.
I like the way you're thinking...
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maybe cut down a cheap 1/4" wrench and weld it in, and then grinding it back it down into the hole.
I like the way you're thinking...
Why make one if you can get one :)
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That sounds like the antithesis of what modding is about... :ahhh
Def
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That sounds like the antithesis of what modding is about... :ahhh
Def
Sorry, I referring to the PART. You know how I feel about modding ;)
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Yes, that's why I was confused! :D
Def
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Grant are you sure you want to walk under those things if bits are falling off? :ahhh
I would personaly be much more worried about being the one driving/piloting (due to the lack of a better word) the crane. I would not like to be be up there when my crane is falling apart! :ahhh
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It's only the bits and pieces that fall off. The frames are pretty secure, otherwise they couldn't lift containers with them.
Def
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It's only the bits and pieces that fall off. The frames are pretty secure, otherwise they couldn't lift containers with them.
Def
Had it been some random bits falling off I could agree but this is a chain master link side plate, as in one of the pieces that holds the chain together. I wouldn't worry about the frame either, I'd worry about about what they are trying to lift with that chain... :ahhh
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That link is just from a drive wheel, not a lifting component. The worst that would happen is the wheels would stop turning and the crane would get stuck in a line.
Def
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Put the link in a sock and use it as a weapon :evil:
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Put the link in a sock and use it as a weapon :evil:
Cheers Steve :rant: I was just going to suggest making a knuckleduster!
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Put the link in a sock and use it as a weapon :evil:
Cheers Steve :rant: I was just going to suggest making a knuckleduster!
Evil minds err uh great minds think alike ;)
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That link is just from a drive wheel, not a lifting component. The worst that would happen is the wheels would stop turning and the crane would get stuck in a line.
Def
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Phew! Good to know. :tu:
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Here is the machine this chain link is from. Or part of it anyway. The tire alone is about six feet tall.
Def
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Hmmm, wonder how much of a lift would be needed to get them on the Jeep? :think: :rofl:
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I don't know, but you'd need a heck of a ladder to get into it!
Def