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Hello fellow Doepke lover I have a question I’m hoping you can answer? How is the Clam shell on the Unit Crane (Doepke) operated and string wired up? It’s my opinion based on pictures that the clam shell lowers down until the string attached from above is puled on at which time if you keep lowering it the two halves swing open? It may be that the string tugs on the assembly tripping the opening up and when you come down and pull back up it closes? I recently acquired a Doepke Unit Crane and on my own restrung it, the lowering of the boom is superior to the Nylint Michigan’s one to one ratio, I love the block and tackle why you can even release the brake and there is enough (Back Gear) to hold it from flying away. I have recently acquired a collection of Doepke’s but missing the Pumper and the beloved D6! Jerry gbmb98@aol.com
What just about nobody knows is that there is a “dump string” for the Unit Crane clamshell. That’s because very few of us have ever had one completely mint in the box. Anyway, notice the estra hole in the “flag”. A string runs from that hole to the boom pivot (or anywhere else you want to put it. When the clam is closed, just tug on the string, and the clam will open. Slick.
Hi,
I found this blog while looking for a diagram or info on how to restring a doepke unit crane. I just purchased an old crane, but the string is broken and is no longer threaded through the pulleys. I have no idea how to restring it. It has 2 winders at the base, 2 pulleys (one vertical and one horizontal) above the winders, and 3 side by side pulleys at the tip of the crane. I have the hook, but not the clam shell. Any help will be appreciated!
Thanks, Mike
I will take pictures of my string setup on one crane tonight and submit
does anyone have a green rear tire for a euclid hauler? I’ve been looking for one to complete my restoration on my childhood toy. Thanks
Ebay usually has spare parts online. wheels etc
Is there a reference available that lists all Doepke toys and models?
Thanks for any vector.
Hi, I have a toy crane. How can I find out what make it is? It is close to 50 years old, I had it since I was a young kid. It’s battery opperated, Red in color with a K-19 metal nametag on the cab. It has rubber track’s, The battery control has 4 button’s and a steering wheel. Opperates forward and reverse,360′ left and right, bucket-up and down with magnet operated pick up and drop.