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JMauk

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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #30 on: October 06, 2015, 11:02:42 AM »
Thanks, pulley system will be comparatively easy to install.  Have most of the components in place already.  Might take a while to get Bumblebee back in shape again!  Have to reshape the one wheel.
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jim in paris

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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #31 on: October 06, 2015, 11:56:33 AM »
salut Joe


your fan club sends you the best wishes for Bumble Bee 's recovery

 ??? ???

jim

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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #32 on: October 06, 2015, 01:05:39 PM »
Yes.  Sorry about the damage to the cart.  Glad to hear it is already on the mend!

It sure was a dramatic crash, though!!!
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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #33 on: October 07, 2015, 12:46:59 AM »
Joe,
I am so sorry to see the damage.  I have always been a bit nervous about the shape of the transition from slope to level.  However it seemed to work fine.  That is until the speed became greater.  I suspect that the rails flexed a bit too.  Perhaps more cross ties and foundation (or steel reinforcements bolted on) near the transition.  Also a camera on each side fixed on the transition might show any potential issues in the future.
Best wishes getting the wheels round and true.  (no wobbly Walter please)
Kirk
PS Mike's pole vault students hope for such a launch!
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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #34 on: October 07, 2015, 12:56:26 AM »
Quote from: JMauk on October 06, 2015, 07:03:34 AM
Hmm, there is always the unexpected.



i am not going to lie.........im sorry it happened.........but dammit that was exciting to watch eh!!!
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JMauk

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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #35 on: October 07, 2015, 02:07:47 AM »
Quote from: Jack on October 07, 2015, 12:56:26 AM


i am not going to lie.........im sorry it happened.........but dammit that was exciting to watch eh!!!

It was quite amazing to watch 2 tons float apparently effortlessly into the air!
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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #36 on: October 07, 2015, 04:09:14 PM »
 Wow.
Just wow
   RFC
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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #37 on: October 07, 2015, 07:00:53 PM »
What a lot of WORK. The time money - pain - and - BLOOD you have put into this project. I'm not going to gripe about making steal tips ever again. You are the MASTER BIG TROMPO MAKER.
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JMauk

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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #38 on: October 08, 2015, 01:19:17 AM »

Thank you my fellow crazies.  I am very glad I found the forum while we were making the top in early 2012.  We make progress as we have the time and funds to put into it.  It would have been a lonely 3 1/2 years without you all following and encouraging. United we spin!
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Re: Giant Top 2015
« Reply #39 on: October 08, 2015, 06:59:12 PM »
I am very happy this forum has being useful in your pursuit.
But we are the ones who have to thank you for giving us a front-row seat to such an adventure!   8)
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