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E109771#1

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Pattern for the gear

Pattern for the  holed board

ø 4,0

Cutting pattern for the plywood

M 1:2

Saw roughly to shape first

Summary of Contents for Hobbyfix

Page 1: ...50 10 20 Distance disc white 2 2 9 21 Necessary Tools Pillar drill Machine vice Wood drills 1 3mm dia Metal drill 2mm Screwdriver Fine saw Soldering iron Metal cutters 2 component glue Wood glue B o a t w i t h m e c h a n i c a l r o w e r Please Note The OPITEC range of projects is not intended as play toys for young children They are tea ching aids for young people learning the skills of Craft ...

Page 2: ...break the board at this stage Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 1 1 Mark out on the welding rod 3 the following measurements one piece 2 x35mm one piece 1x30mm and one 1x50mm 2 On the second welding rod mark out 2 x 95mm long pieces 3 Use a pair of metal bolt cutters to cut the welding rod in the marked places Photo 3 Remove any sharp ends with a file Photo 2 Photo 3 7 Slide the worm g...

Page 3: ... Carefully saw out the shape of the gear 20 as shown in the pattern page11 To do this first mark them out then enlarge the middle hole to 4mm dia Finally saw file the shape as shown in the pattern Repeat this process with the second gear 16 Slide the sawn out gears on the ends of the 50mm axle as shown and test the running action The gears should engage easily and turn quietly when rotating the ax...

Page 4: ...rower Trace the parts of the rower on the wood Pattern on page 7 Use a fretsaw and then sand all the edges Drill all the holes as shown It is best to drill all the holes first and then saw out the individual parts Photo 28 28 Join the parts of the arm f g with the nails 16 in the pre drilled holes Carefully snip off the protruding points of the nails leaving about 4 5mm standing up Note For a func...

Page 5: ...o 35a Photo 35b Note The direction of the mechanism INSTRUCTIONS 33 Glue the two halves of the body e together with the arms mounted in position 34 Glue the two halves of the head together part a on to the body part b Photo 30 b g f f g e e Photo 33 30 Add a nut 13 and screw it tight Photo 34 Photo 31 Photo 32 31 Then add another two nuts 13 and assemble the arm f g Leave about a space of about 3m...

Page 6: ...d of the other cable to the opposite end of the battery holder The free cable ends can now be fixed to the tabs on the solar motor Photo 39 Photo 39 40 When a 1 5volt battery is inserted the mechanism should turn the oars and arms in a circular motion Should the arm movement jam or be stiff check the joints and adjust them until they move freely Photo 38 38 Slide the connector block on the wire fo...

Page 7: ...7 E109771 1 110 35 100 35 160 12 Pattern for the rower wooden parts d d e e c a b h g g f f a ø1 0mm ø3 0mm ø3 0mm Pattern for the stand ...

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Page 11: ...11 E109771 1 135 300 Pattern for the gear Pattern for the holed board ø 4 0 Cutting pattern for the plywood M 1 2 Saw roughly to shape first ...

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