This is amazing. I put it in the "other workshops" category, but when you watch this you will see that she re-builds this tractor with NO WORKSHOP AT ALL. It seems to be done at roadside and on the front yard of her house. With some very basic tools.
I would be a complete mess if I tried this. And I would fail to get it going.
I have posted about Lin's projects before. See: https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-next-time-you-hear-someone.html
Here is her channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LinGuoErOfficial
Very awesome work. And like you said, basic tools, no workshop! Add to the Label "Knack Stories"?
ReplyDeleteWell Mike, THE KNACK (as defined by Dilbert's doctor) is linked to ham radio and electronic devices. So until she repairs a ham radio rig (or something electronic) I would not put this post in the Knack Stories category. But clearly, this is a tough call. 73 Bill
ReplyDeleteBill,
ReplyDeleteIt used to be that American cars were assembled using hammers and wood blocks to force the doors, etc. into place.
At the same time, Japanese cars were built, using the “snap fit“ tolerance approach, only simple tools, and no hammers or wood blocks were needed.
It was a shocking surprise to the American engineers.
From the description, it appears that the Chinese tractor design engineers recognized that the field level service for their tractors would be by untrained mechanics using simple tools. This story documents their success in achieving the design goal. I congratulate them, and the young lady