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link to Video-Tubing Steel Fabrication for Our Backyard Roller Coaster

Video-Tubing Steel Fabrication for Our Backyard Roller Coaster

Metal fabrication is unfamiliar to most of us. Fortunately it comes with cool tools that create fire and sparks! As I begin to cut and prep tubes for welding, let me show you the steps...

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link to Video-First Successful Rides on the “Black Widow” Roller Coaster

Video-First Successful Rides on the “Black Widow” Roller Coaster

Well, the day has finally come! We are ready to do our first runs on the Black Widow Roller Coaster! After running the cart with 180 lbs of load (1.5 times intended load) for three circuits on...

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link to Video-Cart Issues on Our Backyard Roller Coaster

Video-Cart Issues on Our Backyard Roller Coaster

My first attempt at a cart was a good success. Well, except for the front wheel assemblies, and the side and up wheels.... Ok, so it needs some work. See why and how to correct it....

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link to Video-Backyard Roller Coaster Initial Trials – They Didn’t Die

Video-Backyard Roller Coaster Initial Trials – They Didn’t Die

The moment we've all be waiting for is here. Real people riding the Black Widow from the second hill. Let's look at those smiling faces.... [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

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link to Video-Initial Drop Retracking for Our Backyard Roller Coaster

Video-Initial Drop Retracking for Our Backyard Roller Coaster

If you ain't screwing up; you ain't doing anything. Believe it or not, I have a written goal of to "fail" once a day. Yep, we learn more from our failures than from our successes, so why not fail...

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link to Why Incremental Testing is Important – I Destroyed My Roller Coaster

Why Incremental Testing is Important – I Destroyed My Roller Coaster

So I wanted to sneak in a quick run on the roller coaster before we began 'official' testing. See what happened and why it was a good thing. [aweber listid=6351119 formid=59506199...

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About the Author

Corey Rasmussen is an award-winning professional engineer (NC and TX) with over 20 years of product design and development experience. He has two patents related to aerial lifts machinery, has advanced certifications in hydraulics and electronic controls, and specializes in designing mobile equipment. Corey is the principal engineer of Rasmussen Designs and is based out of Durham, NC.

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