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Old 07-10-2022, 09:45 PM
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Default Re: Shovel mechanics

I also just learned about the nylint ''Big Dig", which seems to mostly operate that way with a fixed dipper fulcrum, and without as much line-doubling since kids are high torque / low speed.

http://www.tnttoytrucks.com/NYLATECON1.html
If you're ok with a Michigan crane cab, or their later one with antiglare windows.

https://www.instructables.com/Toy-Steam-Shovel/
Detailed scratch build, kinda 1920s Marion?
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