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Homemade Stuff , Empire Knockoff
« on: March 21, 2023, 03:00:10 pm »
Well it is not exactly an Empire knockoff, but it is similar . After unsuccessfully bidding on several genuine Empire transmissions, $150.00 or more is pretty expensive , so I just decided to make one. While I didn't actually home make the individual parts, I did put it together at home. I used 3/16 shafts with oilite bushings and PMR oil cups. It uses a Mamod flywheel ,and PMR , Jensen , and Erector Set pulleys.

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Re: Homemade Stuff , Empire Knockoff
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2023, 06:49:44 pm »
Very nicely built.
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Re: Homemade Stuff , Empire Knockoff
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2023, 08:09:35 pm »
Yes, nicely done that .
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Re: Homemade Stuff , Empire Knockoff
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2023, 01:22:59 pm »
Who made the brass supports?
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Re: Homemade Stuff , Empire Knockoff
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2023, 02:01:51 pm »
  I found the supports on Ebay , from where else but China .


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Re: Homemade Stuff , Empire Knockoff
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2023, 11:53:29 am »
Very nice job. Looks like you have been studying Bruce's work.
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Re: Homemade Stuff , Empire Knockoff
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2023, 02:06:41 pm »
   Woe,

     You are correct. I consider Bruce and Blue heeler Jim to be mentors. At my advanced age of 76 years , I can never hope to match them, but I have learned a lot from them.


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