A simple Meccano plate roller by Peter Sullivan Based on Arup Dasgupta's design |
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When cut to about 3" lengths with a rotary pipe cutter, two short couplings (p/n 63d) fit nicely into the slightly compressed ends of the piece of tube. Passing a stainless steel axle (excellent ones available from Ashok) through both couplings, these are soft soldered in place, the rod keeping them aligned along a common axis. The resulting roller diameter is larger then 59kD 3/8" spacers, but is very effective on flexible plates. No apologies for the tatty state of the parts used on the prototype - it has to earn it's keep! The finished machine has been screwed onto a piece of chipboard to keep it stable during operation. Construction details Click here for printable construction details (html) Click here to download a version in pdf (384kb) Rear view of plate roller |
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