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Video on Flywheel accidents
« on: 9 hours ago »
I found it interesting and hope you do to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khzOQDBU2KY&list=WL&index=2
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Re: Video on Flywheel accidents
« Reply #1 on: 8 hours ago »
I was feeding a planer belted to a steam engine at a show when a 12” dia. or so wooden pulley blew apart, definitely scary stuff! And reminds you to always pay attention to your surroundings and where you and others are standing.
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Re: Video on Flywheel accidents
« Reply #2 on: 8 hours ago »
A very interesting pc of history and 1 not to be ignored!!!
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Re: Video on Flywheel accidents
« Reply #3 on: 7 hours ago »
Fascinating!!!
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Re: Video on Flywheel accidents
« Reply #4 on: 4 hours ago »
All kinds of flywheels can explode when stressed.

Imagine the flywheel letting go right between your legs...
in a Slingshot drag racer!  Thankfully, there are special
shrouds to keep your legs and jewels safe.

From my own experience....I had a blade come off a 1962 Volvo
engine fan (two-bladed) when I blipped the gas just before
shutting it off.  Bang, and right thru the hood.  Never found
the blade.  Perfect exit slot in the hood.  And, a blade came
off a Chevy six fan right thru the inner wheel-well cover.

Gotta watch out for that 'third' time!

Lucky to be alive,
Wayne
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