" Do nothing machine" skills testing machine
" Do nothing machine" skills testing machine
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Rodneyjax
I have been searching for information on a machanical aptitude testing machine and found old thread635-37859 refering to the same. I have one. I was looking for anyone with info or manuals for this. The story that I got was that Proctor and Gamble made this machine to test possible mechanic trainees. It has a small block that represents a bar of soap and it cycles through a series of movements. If anyone can add to the story, please do. Would like to know the value of this heavy little machine. Everyone loves to play with it and a few guys that I work with remember them from way back in the day. Thanks
I have been searching for information on a machanical aptitude testing machine and found old thread635-37859 refering to the same. I have one. I was looking for anyone with info or manuals for this. The story that I got was that Proctor and Gamble made this machine to test possible mechanic trainees. It has a small block that represents a bar of soap and it cycles through a series of movements. If anyone can add to the story, please do. Would like to know the value of this heavy little machine. Everyone loves to play with it and a few guys that I work with remember them from way back in the day. Thanks





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I think I've got the manual somewhere. If I remember correctly, the manual takes you through how to test someone and how to score.
I'll have a look back at the ranch. I'll get back to you if I find it.
For fun, and learning, I attached a servo motor to the drive shaft to see how fast I could get it running.
Anyway, when I know one way or the other if I've got the manual, I'll be back.
Cheers, Solider
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Being an incorrigible gizmo-geek I have to ask if you have a link to photos or drawings.
Griffy
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I worked for P&G as a co-op student, but have never heard of something like this. I am sure they would have made all of us interns take the test, for amusement if nothing else.
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,for their amusement if nothing else.
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I have found a manual of sorts.
It was written by some group in Unilever. It tells you how to test, how to set the machine up in a various jammed states before the test, and how to score each. I think, however, there is another manual to go along with it that I dont have.
Solider
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Goodmorning
You would probably find it interesting to know that these machines are still used by companies to test mechanical aptitude. Hard to believe but true.
Bigbillnky,C.E.F.....(Chief Electrical Flunky)
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The Manual I have is:
"Manual for Aptitude Testing Machine". The Machine, which I also have, moves a "Bar of Soap" across, up, over, down, across, over, etc. IE nowhere. There 8 cams and mechanisms, all with various settings and adjustments. There is a handle and slip clutch for you to turn the machine over with, and a dial plate to let you know where you are in the cycle.
The manual I guess is not the original that came along with the machine, but a bastardisation of an existing manual, that I don't have.
Solider
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There is a bit of a complication on this forum which I find frustrating. It seems that if you exchange emails or addresses or anything that allows you to get in touch in anyway outside this forum, then you run the risk of being excommunicated. I can understand some aspects of wanting to keep everything non commercial, but when it is clearly just a bit of help.
So my summary is - I don't know how to get the inforamtion to you.
Unless someone can tell me if there is a way
Solider
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Lots of people have a link to their web site.
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I believe that they have a museum in Cincinnati - maybe the curator there would have some information of use to you?
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