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I want this toaster
« on: August 31, 2012, 02:58:53 PM »
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/08/trebuchet-toast.php



Looks like it might be closer to a ballista or catapult instead of a trebuchet, but that's minor.
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Re: I want this toaster
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2012, 03:54:04 PM »
Awesome!

I wonder if they make one for fruit, specifically pumpkins! 

The annual Punkin Chunkin challenge is the best part of fall!  =D =D
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Re: I want this toaster
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2012, 04:26:56 PM »
Quote from: Jamie B on August 31, 2012, 03:54:04 PM
Awesome!

I wonder if they make one for fruit, specifically pumpkins! 

The annual Punkin Chunkin challenge is the best part of fall!  =D =D

Do you live anywhere near Circleville?   :lol:

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Re: I want this toaster
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2012, 05:54:33 PM »
Quote from: Doggy Daddy on August 31, 2012, 04:26:56 PM
Do you live anywhere near Circleville?   :lol:


=D  =D

Yes, I do!
Do you have knowledge of the Pumpkin Show!?  =D

Check your PM.
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Re: I want this toaster
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2012, 10:44:38 PM »
That'll put the pop back in the Pop-Tarts....
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Re: I want this toaster
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2012, 08:07:46 AM »
Quote from: Jamie B on August 31, 2012, 05:54:33 PM
=D  =D

Yes, I do!
Do you have knowledge of the Pumpkin Show!?  =D

Check your PM.

You check your PM.

And yes, I've attended a few punkin shows in my time.

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Re: I want this toaster
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2012, 09:08:38 AM »
From the same site:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/08/nasa-funds-conc.php

My question is, why not use a shaft driven lift fan but redirected for thrust forthe low-speed mode, that way, nothing would have to swivel, and existing F135 engines could be used, with the lift fans operating ducted right off the main wing box.
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