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Bob, I've been thinking about this ever since you first posted here. Well, yesterday going to work, the street elevevator in the building I work at was in use. Hmmmm. Well, Bob, you've gone and done it. I ordered two of the things yesterday so I can play around and see if I can make a working elevator. My thought is to power the thing with either a slow speed, or very geared down motor. The up and down would be provided by I think a cam so that I don't have to worry about auto stopping the thing or changing direction. Was thinking that the base of the elevator (the part that goes up and down) would most likely have to be attached to a piece of bar stock so that the movement is more smooth. The bell? Hmmmmm. I remember way back when they used to sell little kits that would ring a bell. I can see the fiance's eyes now when I describe all this gear for a tiny little piece of photoetched brass!!!!! Hopefully I can post some results someday! Dave Bob - You should write Bar Mills and ask for a commission on my purchase!
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