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Old 05-21-2013, 06:32 PM
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Default Re: 1:50 Dragline

MM,

what can you tell me about two rope clam shell buckets?

I'm planning on a scratch built or possible another conversion for use as a barge unloader.

At first I thought, simple huh? But if the hoist is lifting the bucket how is the second rope managed so as not to go slack?

Jim
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