[AT] respirators and Isocyanates (Urethane paint)

[Dave Merchant]

You want equal distance from the axle to both the front + rear hitch points,
then the rear hitch point will kick out, delaying the turn in of the next car,
and the cars will follow the same line.

Similar geometry applies for 4 wheel baggage wagons.

Dave Merchant


At 06:57 PM 3/29/2008, Larry Goss wrote:
>The Google responses don't tell you much about what makes a good barrel 
>train.  If the wheels are located closer to the center of the barrels 
>rather than set toward the back, then the barrels come closer to following 
>in each others tracks.  This makes it much easier for the driver to avoid 
>obstacles when the train is moving.  It's a matter of the geometry of 
>hitch pins and wheels.  Of course you don't want it designed so there is 
>the possibility of zero or negative tongue weight.
>
>These are very popular all over Europe at street fairs.  The tow vehicle 
>can be almost anything from Mopeds on up.
>
>Larry
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Greg Hass <gkhass at avci.net>
>Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008 17:24
>Subject: Re: [AT] respirators and Isocyanates (Urethane paint)
>To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>
> >
> > Go to google and type in Barrel Train. The sites that come up
> > will tell you
> > more than I ever could. All of the showes in our area have them.
> > Most of the
> > sites have good pictures.
> > Greg Hass
> > Michigan; where spring hasn't arrived yet.
> >
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