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Here's a shot of the first protoype 1250 ton shackle flanked by two 500 tonners.  The bolts for the 1250 tonners are finished.  Thanks for looking Michael
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Looks good Michael.
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Beautiful work...
My first thought was, "Is that legit? Who uses such a monster?" But of course, the big barge derricks easily handle those sort of loads. Any specs on the real thing - weight, size? 
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ulf wrote:Beautiful work...
My first thought was, "Is that legit? Who uses such a monster?" But of course, the big barge derricks easily handle those sort of loads. Any specs on the real thing - weight, size? yeah i was kind of thinking the same thing, i really would like to see this in comparison to a hook block or the rigging he is using. they just seem so large for a model crane
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I have the 500 ton ones and they will be on the PTC shortly, however these 1200 tonners will be perfect for it as well. Great work!!
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Here's a photo of a single shackle hanging from a crane.  Don't remember where I got the picture, so I can't give proper credit. Rough specs on the 1000 -1500 ton shackle range: Height 53-58 inches Width 35-39 inches Weight 3200 - 5300 lbs
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Nice work. I wonder how much the bolt weighs for a shackle that size.
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mkaman wrote:Here's a photo of a single shackle hanging from a crane. Don't remember where I got the picture, so I can't give proper credit. Rough specs on the 1000 -1500 ton shackle range: Height 53-58 inches Width 35-39 inches Weight 3200 - 5300 lbs Incredible... 
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Looks good How much are they? I know you posted the price afew post ago but can not find it Jason
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You all gotta admit that these things are huge in the real world!
I got an estimate on the bolt weight....the bolt is approx. 10 inches in diameter by 36 inches long...around 1100 pounds for the bolt. The nut is spec'd at almost 3 inches thick!
Jason - I haven't priced out the 1250's yet, but the 500 tonners are $27.50 a pair plus shipping.
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Still doesn't work
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I edited the links so that they work, just a extra coma was all. Follow the instructions and the picture shows a guy sitting on a 1250 ton shackle-its huge!!
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Very interesting site...
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ulf wrote:Very interesting site...
"See Dorothy? We're not in Kansas anymore..." haha I missed that one. But seriously guys, lets remember something, Michael took the time to do the research before maching these. He didn't just mill them and say oohh look those are huge and cool. He is a true craftsman and one who does his homework none the less! Again they look great and I for one can't wait to see what he does next. Mike
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Thanks for all the compliments guys!
I added another photo with the completed bolts.
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Great workmanship as usual Michael! Those pins turned out great! How much per pair of these?
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Padawan you are a quick learner!!!!  May the force be with you to make more nice stuff for the fellows in 1/50th brass. Fritz
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Ok guys...I have the 1250 ton shackles priced.
The cost is $40.00 per pair plus shipping.
Next item in the works is two modular spreader bars. One for the 500 ton shackles I make and one for the YCC 150-200 ton shackles.
Michael
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