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The Mutilators - ( fun stuff )

I call this 'Fun Stuff' as this is where we can mangle, cut, or reshape some of our old crappy parts we have in our Meccano collection and turn them into something useful.

And, we can do this with just a basic assortment of small hand tools. So let's start off with a few things we will require to get the job done.
Most of us already have the basics such as:
  • Hammer  - nothing fancy - a smaller type is best as we are not intending to do a lot of damage.
  • Pliers - Various - Vise-Grips could be handy but I do not use them myself.
  • Tin Snips - for straight cuts
  • Hack Saw - I prefer the small 6" Blade over the larger 12" one.
  • File Assortment - Flat - various grades.
  • Chainsaw File - 4mm Round - to elongate holes.
  • Electric Drill and a few bits.
  • Machinists 4" Vise
  • A piece of Steel Bar or Round stock - I use a 4"diameter x 3 inch high piece, as well as a 4"w x 1/2"d x 6"l Flat Bar
The following Power Tools can be added as the need arises (for about $120.00 at Canadian Tire)
  • Drill Press
  • Bench Grinder and/or Vertical Belt Sander with Disc.

The following is a work in pr0gress......as I photograph and do the write ups.

Click on the following to see how it is done......

  • Short Single, Single, Double Arm & Bell Cranks can easily be made from surplus 8 Hole Bush Wheels.
  • Make 4-1/2" Hinges and Flat Pates from old Hinge Plates
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  • Home
  • Meetings
    • Our Next Get-together is...
    • 2020 & 2021 meetings cancelled due to COVID
    • 2019 Meetings >
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      • March 2019
      • September 2019
    • 2018 Meetings >
      • September 2018
      • July 2018
      • May 2018
      • March 2018
      • January 2018
    • 2017 Meetings >
      • January 2017
      • March 2017
      • September 2017
      • November 2017
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  • Gallery 1
    • Bill Teague
    • Brent Simpson
    • Brian Dawe
    • Brian Willis
    • Bob & Grant Newsham
    • Chris Johnson >
      • CJ April 2017
      • September 2015
      • CJ abroad
      • Jack's Replica Shop
    • Dugan Porter >
      • Dugan's Videos
    • Fred Bird >
      • Fred's 1930's FWD luxury car
      • Fred's 4WD
      • Fred’s Beast
      • Fred’s Tractor and Harrow
      • Fred’s Twin CW Motors
    • Glen Baker
    • Ken David
    • Kevin Karasin
  • Gallery 2
    • James Young
    • Jim Picton >
      • Jim Picton Memorial
      • Overall Selection of Various Models
      • Builder's Parts Storage
      • Binns Road Display Towers
      • Motor Display Rack
      • Tool Organizer
      • Mini Cranes
      • Tundra Buggy
      • Hill Climber
      • Models old stock
      • 50's Manual Models >
        • 1950's No. 0 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 1 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 4 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 6 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 8 Manual Models
        • 1950's No. 9 Manual Models
      • 100th. Anniversary Block Setting Crane Set
    • Kevin Clark >
      • KC- Grandfather Clock
    • Kevin Kirkwood >
      • Kevin's Grandkids
    • Manfred Leimgardt
    • Rick Burroughsford
    • Sam Chow
    • Steve Fairbairn >
      • Steve F solenoid Videos
    • Wayne Hortensius >
      • Several Models
      • JCB
    • Wayne Russell >
      • Big Bridge
      • Cargo Ship 10.7
      • Drill Press
      • Evolution Excavator
      • Gears Set A & B Demo
      • Other Models
      • Scooter-Rama 0.1
      • Tensegrity Structures
      • Thrust Bearings
      • Tool Tray
      • Waldo
      • Taylor's Teknikit Challenge
      • Walking Machines
      • Outside the Box
      • Tech Talk - Crawler Tracks
  • Events
    • Makers Faire 2014
    • Makers Faire 2015
    • Surrey Library Maker Showcase
    • Pitt Meadows Heritage Display
    • BCMM 2019 Road Trip
  • Upload Photos
  • Other Stuff
    • Links
    • Parts Refurb >
      • Refurb Intro
      • Refurb Stripping
      • Painting Equipment
      • Painting
    • What to Build Next
    • Tips & Hints
    • How To / Model Plans >
      • The Building Board
      • Using Gears
      • Storage - Narrow Strips
      • Tug Boat Plans
      • Strip Roller
    • Replica Parts
    • Buying Parts on-line
    • Basic Tools