Fascinating. These things were used up through the 1970's when computers pretty much took over. Remember Presstype? When mechanical engineering was the only way, some pretty clever things were the norm! > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzilaRwoMus > > When you have ~30min to spare, check this out. > > The thought + execution of this thing is mind-boggling. In 1930 no less. > > I think this sort of mechanical engineering is a 'lost art'. > > Paul S. > /failed woodshop in 7th grade
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Re: [motm] [OT] great engineering nothing new
2012-02-05 by blacet@blacet.com