Different style of handles on .M.T wheels

[Jon J Hutton]

Hello, I don't see a topic on this. If there is be glad to erase. Does anyone know why the original drawings of the M.T. have 2 styles of hand cranks on the ends of the axels?

[agor95]

Hello, I don't see a topic on this. If there is be glad to erase. Does anyone know why the original drawings of the M.T. have 2 styles of hand cranks on the ends of the axles?

It would be interesting to find out if it's been noticed before now. Then we can find out what the speculation is on the topic.

As to Bessler's motivation to do so. I expect it is not documented so it died along with him.

The only two other aspects are 1. symbolism 2. mechanical properties.

In your opinion do you see any mechanical differences between the two?

Respect.

[Jon J Hutton]

Hey, Agor95. I don't see a mechanical advantage but all the drawings of his display wheels only use one style, the mt drawing show both.

[agor95]

Hey, Agor95. I don't see a mechanical advantage but all the drawings of his display wheels only use one style, the mt drawing show both.

Hopefully someone has noticed before and has an opinion.

On the symbolism

Respect

[neuberlintourist1]

Please give examples and MT Numbers.

[Jon J Hutton]

30 45 51 57 79 83 84 104 121 are different than the rest

[neuberlintourist1]

I wondered about these too, probably just because to show the orientation of the wheel turning..

[mickegg]

Same thing.....viewed at right angles to each other.

Regards

Mick

[Jon J Hutton]

Nope.

[neuberlintourist1]

Mt11 and Mt12??
What do you think the reason could be?

[daxwc]

As was mentioned are not all the cranks curved but on the other perspective in plane look straight. Do we have a straight crank on a side perspective?