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Submitted by solarbobky on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 7:03pm
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There have been several of these out there through the years:</p>
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mysare.sare.org/sare_project/fne07-603/?page=final&view=print</p>
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http://www.readingeagle.com/berks-country/article/solar-powered-picking-assistant-takes-berry-pickers-for-a-ride</p>
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http://localbanquet.com/stories/issues/2016/fall-2016-issue-38/item/crafty-cultivation</p>
Submitted by solarbobky on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 12:31pm
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One classic pedal powered machine is Rodale's "Energy Cycle" in "Pedal Power In Work, Leisure and Transportation"</p>
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http://farmhack.org/sites/default/files/forum/Pedal_Power_In_Work_Leisure_And_Transportation_1977.pdf</p>
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Relevant chapter starts on pdf pg 67.</p>
Submitted by solarbobky on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 11:37am
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It's hard to beat the maul. See:</p>
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www.pssurvival.com/ps/Firewood/Splitting_Firewood_1981.pdf</p>
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There are hand powered versions:</p>
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http://www.harborfreight.com/10-ton-hydraulic-log-splitter-67090.html</p>
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Maybe you could modify it to use hands and feet a la NordicTrack</p>
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https://www.nordictrack.com/fitness/en/NordicTrack/Skiers/nordictrack-classic-pro-skier</p>
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(and get in shape for cross country skiing at the same time)</p>
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and foot powered hydraulic piston pumps:</p>
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http://www.enerpac.com/en/news/lightweight-hydraulic-foot-pump</p>
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You could attach two to get a "Stairmaster" hydraulic pump similar to treadle water pumps:</p>
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http://www.kickstart.org/products/super-moneymaker/</p>
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http://treadlepump.blogspot.com/<br />
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Submitted by solarbobky on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 8:49am
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Designed for rear attachment. I got one of these to attach to the forks frame on the front end loader to easily transport a second implement with the tractor. I'll probably get another for the rear.</p>
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http://www.harborfreight.com/3-point-quick-hitch-27-3-16-inch-clearance-97214.html</p>
There have been several of these out there through the years:
mysare.sare.org/sare_project/fne07-603/?page=final&view=print
http://www.readingeagle.com/berks-country/article/solar-powered-picking-...
http://localbanquet.com/stories/issues/2016/fall-2016-issue-38/item/craf...
as well as supine (sitting) versions.