rbrtcrowther Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It's a slew bearing of some sort with a single point greasing system to each roller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it for releasing homing pigeons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 It can't be a turntable can it? Suppose the slewing ring similarity is just a red herring :red: Yes red herring I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it for churning butter on an industrial scale for the army ? :red: No churning involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 The old MO spotters have been waiting for this moment for a long time........:yay: Well Bernard you better watch out, you could get too much excitement in one evening as MO 129 is about to appear:-D It is sort of related so you could get a double win, now where is Richard F? Perhaps he's biding his time for the stealth double win:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 It's a slew bearing of some sort with a single point greasing system to each roller? I can see what you mean but it isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 turntable for a range finding device Oops sorry nearly missed you, but no it isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it for releasing homing pigeons? Nope not the official purpose anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Centrifuge of some sort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Centrifuge of some sort? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Presuming the kinked radial pipes are flexible is it a device for cleaning the rifling in a barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hmm, central lubrication or a central hydraulic supply. 18 pads or actuators of some sort divided into 9 sectors (one labelled "a"), red-herring possibly, the sectors may be cover plates. Handle or adjuster on the top, in the middle of a strongback. I'm gonna say an access hatch with a hydraulic-operated locking/clamping mechanism?? Alec. :cheesy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Or Leonardo Da Vinci's first attempt at a fusion generator, this was abandoned after he realised the flux capacitor wouldn't be designed by Doc Brown for another 800 years............ Alec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Presuming the kinked radial pipes are flexible is it a device for cleaning the rifling in a barrel? Nope not that sort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Drake Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it some sort of gun turret rotating mechanism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Or Leonardo Da Vinci's first attempt at a fusion generator, this was abandoned after he realised the flux capacitor wouldn't be designed by Doc Brown for another 800 years............ Alec. You've lost me there on that one Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hmm, central lubrication or a central hydraulic supply.18 pads or actuators of some sort divided into 9 sectors (one labelled "a"), red-herring possibly, the sectors may be cover plates. Handle or adjuster on the top, in the middle of a strongback. I'm gonna say an access hatch with a hydraulic-operated locking/clamping mechanism?? Alec. :cheesy: Very well observed Alec Yes there are indeed 18 hydraulic rams that do provide a clamping mechanism. So you are 80% there! So what does it clamp & for what purpose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Is it some sort of gun turret rotating mechanism? Sorry Paul I missed you first time, but nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Clive, Is it a clamping jig for the making or repair of wooden spoked artillery wheels ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Clive, Is it a clamping jig for the making or repair of wooden spoked artillery wheels ? Or even better - a gas heater for expanding and shrinking tyres onto said wheels :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi Clive, Is it a clamping jig for the making or repair of wooden spoked artillery wheels ? Yes very good but what very specific role in the maintenance of such wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Yes very good but what very specific role in the maintenance of such wheels To ensure that the wheel is true, ie, concentric to the centre, before fitting the steel tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Or even better - a gas heater for expanding and shrinking tyres onto said wheels :angel: Well done, but no heating required. It is Machine Setting Wheel Tire Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangie Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 A jig to clamp the steel band in position before it is welded? Or to true up a band to make sure its the correct size before fitting? I take it the "a" position is the gap between the spokes, "b" the clamping jaw and "c" the eccentric mechanism to operate the jaw? Alec. Damn! Too late......... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 To ensure that the wheel is true, ie, concentric to the centre, before fitting the steel tyre. Richard yes but you got pipped by NOS. I think the major jump forwards was Alec identifying the 18 hydraulic rams. Well done everyone:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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