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Bill Klein’s Machines

Posted onMarch 16, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Bill Klein’s 3 Drum Winch Bill Klein writes: The 3 Drum Winch is a custom built, heavy duty winch for a big crane. One drum to run the boom up and down, another to run the bucket up and down Read More …

CategoriesErector Sets, Klein, Bill, Machines

More of Bill Klein’s Engines

Posted onMarch 16, 2014May 13, 2017AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

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Bill Klein’s Engines

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Bill Klein’s Dual Flywheel Power Plant Bill Klein writes: The dual flywheel power plant has two A49 motors with two flywheels rotating in opposite directions for balance. It runs two pumps and is 32 inches long and 24 inches tall. Read More …

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More of Bill Klein’s Cranes & Derricks

Posted onMarch 15, 2014May 13, 2017AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Bill Klein’s Turntable Crane Bill Klein writes: The crane is shown lifting an Erector truck. It has 2 hand winches. One lowers and raises the boom. The other lowers and raises the truck. It is mounted on a swivel base. Read More …

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More of Bill Klein’s Cranes & Derricks

Posted onMarch 15, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

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CategoriesCranes & Derricks, Erector Sets, Klein, Bill

More of Bill Klein’s Cranes & Derricks

Posted onMarch 15, 2014AuthorDavid GilbertLeave a comment

Bill Klein’s Mobile Crane Bill Klein writes: The crane is powered with 2 A49 motors. One motor drives it forward and back. The other motor runs the bucket. It features treads from a 12 1/2 set. A heavy duty trailer Read More …

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