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Rapid Prototyping Almost Production Ready

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:20:19 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - We've talked about rapid prototyping before, 3D printing of intricate parts from various types of plastic or, in some cases, from metal where the durability of the finished product isn't an issue. If only they could print production ready parts for manufactured items the potential of the process would be [...]

MechaniCards from Kinetic Works – Mailable Moving Sculptures

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:54:04 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Here's a nice little gift for the person who likes gears, levers and things that move, they're called MechaniCards, from Brad Litwin of Kinetic Works. A little paperboard, bits of wood, metal and plastic and all in something about the size of a greeting card. I like the radial engine [...]

Gordon Calder’s Motorcycle Engine Gallery

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:00:45 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Photoshop is often abused, ever see one of those supermodels before the computer magic? Yikes! On the other hand, sometimes photos just need a cleaner background or a few blemishes removed to bring out what's hidden in plain sight and that's where Gordon Calder's talent lies. He finds motorcycle engines [...]

Female Mechanics Calendar 2009

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:42:30 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Sarah Lyon just let me know her 2009 Female Mechanics Calendar is available. I mention this every year because I think it's a neat project. This is the 3rd year for the calendar showcasing real female mechanics, not the swimsuit clad babes with a wrench, these are women fixing everything [...]

Kinematic Models – Mechanisms in Motion

Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:05:16 +0000

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Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Most of you are probably interested in all things mechanical, not just motorcycles, the term gearhead is a badge of honor around here. With that in mind, you might want to check out the kinematic models website at Cornell University. The site has a lot of photos and diagrams of [...]