Wankel Rotary Powered Flying Car

Wankel Rotary Powered Flying Car on James May's Big Idea



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Stuck in Vermont 162: Lake Elmore Polar Plunge

1/30/10: The 2nd Annual Lake Elmore Polar Plunge inspired about 75 gutsy participants to LEAP into the frigid lake. Teams raised almost $13000 which will be split between the Morrisville Rotary Club who organize the event and the new Lamoille County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity who hope to build a home for a local family in need. Well how about it Seven Days staff, want to plunge with me next year? www.morrisvillerotaryclub.org Music: Chuch, Juarez, "A Few Good Things" www.myspace.com www.7dvt.com



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A Shot in the Dark by Henry Mancini (El Inspector Clusoe de la Pantera Rosa)

Stereo High Quality Audio link www.youtube.com Here is my rendition to a great spy theme called A Shot in the Dark, by the great Henry Mancini. It used to be the theme for the Inspector Clusoe cartoon featured in the Pink Panther Show. Great song, very, very, very fun to play. The backing track is a hidden bonus track in a La Lupita album called "Que bonito es casi todo". Please rate and comment. The Gear: Rhythm guitar: Rhytha, my Airline Town and Country DLX - Ibanez Tube King preamp distortion - Kelley C4 Compressor - Danelectro Spring King Reverb - EH Hum Debugger - Epiphone Valve Junior Head with matching Speaker Cabinet Lead Guitar: Tw'Angie, my G&L Legacy fitted with Seymour Duncan Lipsticks - Digitech EX7 (Leslie Rotary Speaker Settings) - Keeley C4 Compressor - EH Hum Debugger - Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue. Hope you like it.



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Five Things to Consider When Buying a Rotary Trimmer

When you need to cut paper and require a perfectly straight cut, a rotary trimmer is a fantastic choice. Rotary trimmers can produce a perfect cut and they're often capable of cutting a small stack of paper at one time. They're also easy to use. If you'd like to add one of these devices to your office, here are five things to consider when buying one.

Choose your cutting length. You will want to think about the length of your documents when buying a trimmer. The majority of rotary trimmers have a cutting length of 9 or 12 inches, which is fine if you're going to be working with paper that's letter-sized (8.5" x 11") or smaller. If you anticipate cutting paper that's more than 12 inches long, you'll need a bigger trimmer.
Thank about the cutting capacity. Another important consideration is how many sheets you want to be able to trim at once. Rotary trimmers generally can't cut as much a guillotine paper cutter and thus, are better for smaller quantities of paper, such as 5 to 30 sheets at a time. So if you're going to need to cut stacks of paper, a guillotine cutter would be a better choice. However, if you're just going to do occasional trimming, a rotary trimmer is a wise investment.
Look for durable construction. Next, you'll want to choose a cutter that's well-made. Many of the smaller ones have plastic components, which makes them lightweight and portable. However, it also means they won't last as long as a cutter that has metal parts. Really good devices will have a metal bar on which the blade can slide up and down, and may even have a metal base that's been imprinted with alignment guides and also has a paper clamp. Simply put, the more well-made a product is, the better it will cut. So look for one that's durably constructed.
What special features appeal to you, if any? Some cutters have features that make them stand out and also make using them easier. For example, there are cutters which can use specialty blades that allow you to score and perforate your paper as well as create wavy cuts. Frequently, these types of cutters have a rotary dial that allow you to use different types of blades without swapping them out. Also, there are devices that have lasers and allow you to get the most precise cut possible. Finally, there are some cutters that can be installed on a wall so you can cut vertically. (These devices are ideal for very large items, such as banners.) If any of these features appeal to you, be sure to look for them when selecting your new cutter.
Choose a good brand. Finally, be sure to choose a product from a reputable manufacturer so you get the best product for your money. Some brands to keep an eye out for are Dahle, Swingline, Akiles, and Fellowes

If you think about these five things when selecting your rotary trimmer, you'll definitely choose the right one for all of your cutting needs. Start shopping today!

GBC Accucut A530pro Smartcut Rotary Paper Trimmer Review

Overview:

The GBC Accucut A530pro is the largest trimmer in the GBC Smartcut 500 series of professional rotary paper trimmers.
The A530 has a 24 inch long cutting path which makes it ideal for cutting matboard, poster paper, trimming laminated documents and for other heavy duty trimming applications.
The Smartcut A530pro is a high quality rotary trimmer is a professional quality trimmer for both personal and industrial applications.

Features / Strengths:

The A530pro has a heavy duty metal rail that the rotary blade holder travels along. This metal bar along with the clamping system included on the A530 helps to ensure perfectly straight cuts every time.
In addition to the extra long cutting length offered by the A530pro it also offers a large heavy duty metal cutting table. The cutting table is marked with both imperial and metric measurements and also has an alignment grid printed on the cutting table. The alignment grid is designed to help in ensuring that materials are straight square before cutting.
The A530pro has a unique clamping system that is not found on most other professional rotary trimmers. The clamping system helps to hold items in place during trimming and also locks the metal rail in place so the blade travels true and straight.
The A530 also includes a transparent cutting guide that helps to show you the exact path that the blade will travel.
The A530pro is made almost entirely of metal and not plastic. This helps to ensure that the A530 will stay square and true over time. It also helps to ensure that the A530 will hold up in commercial settings where high volume trimming may be required.

Weaknesses / Limitations:

The A530pro has a 24 inch long cutting path but only a 14 inch wide cutting base. This can make trimming wide materials difficult since the alignment grid and measurements on the cutting base become useless for items with more than fourteen inches to the left of the blade.
The Smartcut A530pro is designed for trimming paper and laminated documents. Other trimmers have optional blades for scoring, wave cutting or perforating. The A530pro does not offer any of these features. It is strictly a trimmer.
The A530pro requires the use of a cutting mat to ensure high quality cuts. This cutting mat will become worn over time and needs to periodically be replaced. It is always a good idea to have an extra cutting mat on hand in order to ensure the highest quality cuts.

Recommendation:

With a twenty four inch cutting length, heavy duty metal construction and a high quality paper clamping system the A530pro is an excellent choice for high quality professional trimming.
The A530pro is a great choice for schools, print shops and organizations that need to trim large format documents.
Although the A530 Pro is rated to cut up to 30 sheets of paper, it is best used as a paper trimmer and not a paper cutter. The blade will last longer and quality will be much better for trimming materials a few sheets at a time than it will be for high volume cutting applications.

Rotary Engine

This animation provides a basic understanding of how the Rotary Engine is put together and how it works. Music taken from the Ford piston engine animation found here: www.youtube.com Please visit my website for more 3D work: www.mattrittman.com ----------------------------------



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Foil Shavers Verses Rotary Shavers - The Difference Between Foil and Rotary

Electric shavers are manufactured as two types: foil shavers and rotary shavers. Each type uses its own unique method of cutting hair. One should be familiar with each technology in order to make an informed decision on the type of shaver to choose.

Foil Shavers

Foil shavers use oscillating cutters that are covered by a mesh foil. As the individual hairs poke through the holes in the foil, the cutters (beneath the foil) move quickly from side to side to cut the hair. Single foil shavers that work best for slow growing beards. Double and triple-foil shavers cut with a faster blade action.

The purpose of the foil is to protect the skin from getting cut by the rotary cutters, therefore, the foil should be very thin in order to get the blades as close to the skin as possible, offering a closer shave. A cracked or broken foil can expose the blades, causing the risk of serious harm. Damaged foils should be replaced as soon as possible. Avoid using the shaver until the foil has been changed.

Foil shavers are known to provide closer shaves than rotary shavers, however, they are not so great at catching longer hairs. Foil shavers are worked in an up and down or side-to-side motion across the beard area, using light pressure to help lift the hair into the foil mesh. Braun carries an extensive line of foil shavers and is likely the leading manufacturer of foil shavers. However, Panasonic and Remington also offer and extensive line of foil shavers.

Rotary Shavers

Rotary shavers usually have three, or sometimes four, round aluminum heads that work to guide the beard hairs into the spinning rotary cutters beneath using a "lift and cut" technology. The heads are suspended to allow the shaver to maneuver easily to the contour of the face. Unlike the foil shaver, the rotary shaver is worked in a circular pattern as it is moved across the beard area. In order to achieve the best shave, it is recommended to stretch the skin by twisting the mouth over to one side while moving the shaver in a circular motion against the direction of the follicle.

Getting the Best Performance from a Foil or Rotary

Electric shavers-foil or rotary-will reach their optimal performance after approximately one month of usage. The skin needs to get accustomed to the blade action, especially if the user switched over from a traditional razor. This is why you will often see reviews from users stating that the shaver irritated the skin. They did not give their skin enough time to adapt.

In order to keep an electric shaver performing its best, proper maintenance of the product is a must. It should be cleaned thoroughly once a month. Most come with a little brush that is used to remove the hair particles that get stuck in the shaver after many uses. Shavers are delicate, therefore should be handled with the utmost care. Make sure your shaver is "waterproof" before running the entire shaver under water. Some shavers are "water resistant" but not waterproof, allowing the user to run the head of the shaver under water but not the whole shaver. Additionally, replace foils, cutters and heads as needed.

Both foil and rotary provide a great shave if properly used and maintained. Bottom line, shaver choice always comes down to personal preference. Happy shaving!