There seem to be an endless supply of free old drill-drivers because the batterys and chargers are expensive. I'm finding that the drill itself is always (so far) still good. I previously posted an 18V unit test powering a worm, or screw drive front tractor blade. I hope to test again today with power from car batterys....but right now, this is a 12V Makita that is ready to be mounted for work via a trailer tongue screw jack. I marvel at the gear pack inside Makita's.
Again, it's a big deal that the little drivers already offer forward/reverse and speed control. I'm confident that a Makita could drive a play car for a child, and do it more reliably than the store-bought ones. Those cars have lots of problems due to complex switches for motor control. I also plan to try them on lighweight riding mowers to control a front blade or rear lift. All indications are that it will also be able to operate a small front bucket with limited lift travel...and yet transport material from here to there.
I will be testing a flex-drive that could apply here. It is simply a segment of drain auger with an appropriate diameter size. I have a 3' piece of 1/2" and just need to make couplers. I suppose I will run it inside PVC for containment. The goal is to keep the drill driver intact and at my fingertip and yet drive something a distance away.
Although the pic doesn't do my shop any compliments, it does show the main elements of a proper shop: Wood stove, wood rocking chair, dog house(way back), some projects going on and a mix of clutter to enhance the illusion of activity. It seems I had removed the wine bottle, pipe and dip...but they are also crucial for any REAL design, invention or implementation.
Again, it's a big deal that the little drivers already offer forward/reverse and speed control. I'm confident that a Makita could drive a play car for a child, and do it more reliably than the store-bought ones. Those cars have lots of problems due to complex switches for motor control. I also plan to try them on lighweight riding mowers to control a front blade or rear lift. All indications are that it will also be able to operate a small front bucket with limited lift travel...and yet transport material from here to there.
I will be testing a flex-drive that could apply here. It is simply a segment of drain auger with an appropriate diameter size. I have a 3' piece of 1/2" and just need to make couplers. I suppose I will run it inside PVC for containment. The goal is to keep the drill driver intact and at my fingertip and yet drive something a distance away.
Although the pic doesn't do my shop any compliments, it does show the main elements of a proper shop: Wood stove, wood rocking chair, dog house(way back), some projects going on and a mix of clutter to enhance the illusion of activity. It seems I had removed the wine bottle, pipe and dip...but they are also crucial for any REAL design, invention or implementation.