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Re: Using a turret? Whatre your ideas on elevator design?

Otherwise know as a vortex lift, it takes up space. Poly-cord on a vertical conveyor belt is lighter and doesn't require and special bent material.



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Originally Posted by delsaner View Post
I third the belts comment. I have seen a lot of successes with the use of belts. To state further ideas, a spiral with a constantly spinning axle with hard brushes has been a consistent means of gathering balls.