2020 New Random Pics

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[GH85Carrera]

"A man standing in the Lumberyard of Seattle cedar Lumber Manufacturing - 1939"






How do you climb a mountain of stacked railway ties? This 1937 photograph by Fox for the Daily Herald was taken in the Great Western Railway sleeper creosoting works in Hayes, Middlesex, England.

[Racerbvd]

Edit: What?

[masraum]

Fruit pickers taking a break in an orchard in the 1950s. Fascinating historical photos show families picking hops in the English countryside: https://bit.ly/3Kcdgib

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by masraum

Fruit pickers taking a break in an orchard in the 1950s. Fascinating historical photos show families picking hops in the English countryside: https://bit.ly/3Kcdgib

Very cool, drywall stilts. I had a set to BS on before my balance went to crap.

[Heel n Toe]

Originally Posted by masraum

Fruit pickers taking a break in an orchard in the 1950s.

Does not compute. Obvious and observable center of gravity says they'll both be slammed to the ground on their backs in 3 seconds.

Unless someone here can explain otherwise.

[Crowbob]

Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

Does not compute. Obvious and observable center of gravity says they'll both be slammed to the ground on their backs in 3 seconds.

Unless someone here can explain otherwise.

I disagree.

A vertical line from center mass of those guys to the ground is pretty close to at least two of the four legs under each man.

Plus, the mass of those two guys is not static. They (the guys) are most likely well-practiced at maintaining their balance. I would bet a video would show they are making minute adjustments. It looks perfectly possible to me.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

Does not compute. Obvious and observable center of gravity says they'll both be slammed to the ground on their backs in 3 seconds.

Unless someone here can explain otherwise.

Fortunately, each stilt has 2 "feet" which has to help. But I think what you're seeing is a bit of an optical illusion. I believe the center of gravity is good for them to be balanced where how they are.

[GH85Carrera]

Mayberry back lot

[Jim Horton]

Originally Posted by masraum

Lord, but those are some pretty saws! Perhaps not too practical or comfortable, but nice work, nonetheless.

[GH85Carrera]

[Racerbvd]

[GH85Carrera]

How much JB weld do I need?


Cambridge, Vermont

[red 928]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

How much JB weld do I need?

[ltusler]

And a big pair of visegrips.

[GH85Carrera]

How in the heck did that happen?

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I think there may be an issue...

OSHA Approved!

Looking good!

[GH85Carrera]

Cruel!


A real Fairchild 𝑢A741 opamp date code 6920A (May, 1969). These were used on the Apollo 11 mission. Note the large metallization area which is the 30 pF internal compensation capacitor. This device was designed by Dave Fullagar and was probably released in 1968.






The Oort Cloud: Where the Solar System Ends.
Do you know about the bubble of ice and dust that surrounds our Solar system? That is the Oort Cloud, a vast region made up of trillions of small bodies. Here are some quick facts to know about it:
Invisible Mystery: The Oort Cloud is so far away that it can't be seen directly. Even our most advanced spacecraft cannot reach it with their remaining fuel.
Source of Comets: Scientists believe that the Oort Cloud serves as a fresh supply of long-period comets - those that take no less than 200 years to orbit the Sun.
Frozen Land: The Oort Cloud is a vast, cold region containing a variety of icy substances like water, methane, ethane, and more. In addition to comets, it may harbor asteroids and dwarf planets.
Credit: Star Walk

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

How much JB weld do I need?

That's Wayne's motor.

[Steve Carlton]

BGE makes awesome roller coasters.