A QUARTER TON OF CARGO ON BOARD THE “JAVA”

In the photo: at the wheel — the author's son VitalyIs it possible? It would seem that it is hard to imagine this sleek high-speed motorcycle as a truck. However, it perfectly copes with the role of the heavies, thanks to the reliable and durable engine with good fins, as well as ample torque throughout the range of rotation of the crankshaft. I must say that this is my “Java-350/634” sidecar “Velorex-562” operated for ten years. Mileage was about 60 000 km With a full load the bike confidently overcame long distances and on motorways and on dirt roads. The roads and highly rugged terrain was not an obstacle for him. Trouble-free service of the motorcycle in these conditions is a sufficient proof that under normal conditions, in addition to three riders, it is capable of transporting significant cargo. But where to place it? The load capacity of the carriages is limited by the magnitude of 105 kg, to install additional trunk it did not make sense. The logical conclusion is to make a cargo trailer.

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ON SAILING

SAILINGThose who live near the water, the boat is as necessary as for other bike or car. Of course, experienced shipbuilders-fans are unlikely to descend to the boat, we want to bring to your attention, but for beginners shipbuilders design of this boat is what you need. It is simple, technological, besides allows on the basis of one case to build a row boat, and a sailboat.Before you start building housing on a large sheet of plywood it is necessary to draw Plaz — at least, to portray the theoretical section of the housing.

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GAS SOLDERING IRON

GAS SOLDERING IRONIn the practice of the rally often faced with the necessity of soldering or welding. A few years ago I accidentally saw used for this purpose, benzopyrene production of the GDR, then had the idea to do the same, but running on gas. The result exceeded all expectations — and now gas-heated soldering iron is a decent place to set my tools. Exploitation it during body repairs, radiators, bits of copper cables with large cross sections confirmed the efficiency of the design. The main advantages before traditional “hammer” and a blowtorch are: the possibility of continuous soldering, the temperature setpoint, which is important when performing large volume of work, as well as the possibility of regulating the degree of heating.

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MILL-THE MILL

MILL - CORN

The tank from the exhaust of a washing machine agitator type, the clutch drum of the clutch control from a scrapped tractor T-74 Yes three-phase AC motor — is the basis for a homemade mill-crusher. Its design is portable, which is important for use on small farms and in private households. The main part of the mill crushing chamber. As the drum is adapted named item from the coupling control T-74.

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PNEUMATIC TRANSFORMER

PNEUMATIC-TRANSFORMEROnce television was a popular program “you can”, where the craftsmen talked about their designs. Perhaps it first appeared the information about the pneumatic-tired machines. A publication in the journal “modelist-Konstruktor” has prompted many enthusiasts, including our own, Angarskaya (mostly fishermen) to manufacture such machines with their own hands. Pneumatic bribed his external simplicity, which promises a good performance.

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SHREDDER FEED

SHREDDER FEEDWags say that invention, they say, are born from laziness. Maybe they’re right. I tired to cut the tops and chop the root vegetables for domestic animals manually — set about creating an electric shredder feed. Memory told where to find the prototype: of course, among the developments of the journal “modelist-Konstruktor”. Indeed, the number 12 in 1992 found a description and sketch Assembly “lubarsky for cows”. But the cone-shaped cups from the separator, which served as the basis of the unit in my possession was not. But there was a sheet of the stainless steel. Made from it a cylindrical “bucket”, which became the shredder feed. And the bottom are made with a flare — for a better connection with the side wall (welding face) and increase the stiffness of the whole structure.

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SCOOTER SNOWY EXPANSES

SCOOTER SNOWY EXPANSES

For open snow-covered expanses, in my opinion, there is no better vehicle than a snowmobile. No other ATV can not be compared with them in speed and terrain. Noise really much. But what a fun rapid slide through the untouched virgin snow! Snowmobile, nicknamed “Otter” including the, shall we say, ducking and diving — at the speed they can, even through the sparse bushes “pronanut,” I built in one breath: so very recently I wanted to have a car like that. And so the design of it is thought out thoroughly, and the required units, units and materials prepared in advance.

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FLYING ON THE WAVES

FLYING ON THE WAVES

Athletes modelers creating miniature RC racing boat, rightfully consider themselves the elite in the sports environment. Still, after all, they have to deal with the most powerful engines, the most modern modeling technologies and fastest speeds! In addition, the control gliders-cars requires a high skill and knowledge of tactical racing techniques.

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