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Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« on: March 13, 2019, 09:14:40 pm »
I built this Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' some time ago, thought I'd slowly copy the build over to the new forum for posterity.

Here's an original Empire B34

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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2019, 10:22:40 pm »
The cone pulley looks somewhat easy to make, surprisingly it was one of the hardest things I've made to date.
 I'm happy it worked out ok though making an exact duplicate is going to test my limited skills that's for sure.
 
 The steps are 50mm, 40mm, 30mm, 20mm, 10mm.
































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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2019, 10:29:06 pm »
Second Cone pulley -












Drilled the base so I could use some brass bolts to mount it -




Turned up the four brass bolts -





Made the three brass pulley wheels -





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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2019, 11:25:24 pm »
Very cool Mempire (metric Empire)
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With that transmission, I wonder if one could install a shift lever. Thinking 2 shaft with two bearing surfaces per shaft (think 8 total 4mm by 8mm roller bearings in 4 tubes installed on the 2 posts). Then while running, the operator could push to and fro derailing/rerailing the belt like a bicycle?
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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2019, 11:55:01 pm »
Quote from: CBWho on March 13, 2019, 11:25:24 pm
Very cool Mempire (metric Empire)

With that transmission, I wonder if one could install a shift lever. Thinking 2 shaft with two bearing surfaces per shaft (think 8 total 4mm by 8mm roller bearings in 4 tubes installed on the 2 posts). Then while running, the operator could push to and fro derailing/rerailing the belt like a bicycle?
That would be very cool, like a simple gearbox you mean? Probably above my skill set though.
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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2019, 11:57:10 pm »
Pressed the bearings in, routed and varnished a plinth and mounted the transmission using the brass bolts and had a test fit of all the components. Its nice and heavy and that will be an asset in use as it should stop it moving aorund -




























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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2019, 06:07:29 am »
that is nice & heavy Jim & will certainly outlast us all, very nice work there Jim  :)
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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2019, 08:44:57 pm »
Thanks Bruce :)
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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2019, 01:02:47 pm »
Jim,that is both a functional accessory and a work of art.  Your skills are pretty darn good in my eyes!  The wooden plinth really sets it off nicely.

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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2019, 05:17:39 pm »
You have showed great skills and craftship with this accessorie, Jim. It looks great, and gives you loads of gearratios to play with.  :)
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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2019, 05:43:28 pm »
Quote from: IndianaRog on March 15, 2019, 01:02:47 pm
Jim,that is both a functional accessory and a work of art.  Your skills are pretty darn good in my eyes!  The wooden plinth really sets it off nicely.

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Re: Empire B34 Transmission Line Shaft 'Wannabee' Build Thread
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2019, 06:02:25 pm »
Quote from: bamsefar1 on March 15, 2019, 05:17:39 pm
You have showed great skills and craftship with this accessorie, Jim. It looks great, and gives you loads of gearratios to play with.
Thanks Ola, its been a very useful with running accessories.
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