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Old 09-02-2006, 10:19   #230
Bill Harsey
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Wow!

Redneck engineers, trying to make a homemade generator out of an old mower or edger engine, in EUGENE, OREGON!!

Who 'da thunk it??

TR
I just scanned the plans, that could be tie-dye engineering but good stuff just the same.

Note: The guys are using .190 of an inch thick aluminum for the main mounting brackets, that's going to be prone to wearing and cracking at the bolt holes with age and vibration.
That bracket would be better made from mild steel of equal or maybe slightly thicker dimension. Yes it will be slightly heavier to pack but much stronger.
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