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08-12-2014, 08:10 AM

#1631

mlmack

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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn

I don't think I have ever seen a Coffee Table repurpose. . . The drawer hardware is BEAUTIFUL though. .

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/atq/4612794656.html

Looks like it is totally salvageable, though.

08-12-2014, 10:58 AM

#1632

Rodney

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This sort of thing always comes up when there's nothing I can do about it.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/4614000784.html
Rodney

08-12-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by amcatanzaro

http://dayton.craigslist.org/atq/4611337495.html

Ok, I have to confess here... I was asked at the Kinetic Carnivale last weekend if there was a way to make a treadle powered "float" for the parade for next year. This might work with some redesign...

08-12-2014, 11:18 AM

#1634

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Originally Posted by Rodney

This sort of thing always comes up when there's nothing I can do about it.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/atq/4614000784.html
Rodney

That is a really old base at the very least. It looks like it might be a Bradbury base with a Singer 29 on top.

08-12-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveH

like this? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5q0gMlNNQxI

08-12-2014, 12:19 PM

#1636

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Originally Posted by SteveH

like this? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5q0gMlNNQxI

08-12-2014, 12:39 PM

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lol, sorta.

08-12-2014, 01:20 PM

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Glenn

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Steve, you better get working on that treadled float. LOL

08-12-2014, 02:05 PM

#1639

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https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/res/4584407062.html

I think I see yer problem.....

08-12-2014, 02:07 PM

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SteveH

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Steve, you better get working on that treadled float. LOL

I am. The first decision, can it be "stock" or should I make a drive wheel that is the same size and fit but made like a bike gear. (for use as a chain drive, because I am afraid that leather belt slippage on the road would not be good)