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Old 05-20-2013, 02:38 PM
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Default Re: 1:50 Dragline

MM,

I'm searching for "tight line" on the web but haven't found a real good description yet. Give me your explanation.

I assume it means the the hoist and drag ropes are never let free to go out or down without brake applied or in gear operation.

I would love to be able to cast the bucket when I dredge but without a complicated clutch system that won't happen. It would be pretty thought to cram that in there, unless someone makes a servo with a clutch built into it.

Thanks for the comment, add to the fun, learning more about stuff like that.

It's fun for me mostly, because my gramps ran a dragline, but I don't remember him too well, he died when I was very young. I can't remember for sure but I think he actually electrocuted himself on the dragline.

Jim
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