I love magnets

[Fluffy]

Especially these "rare earth" magnets, they're uses are endless:

http://www.vidvoting.com/xoops/modules/xstreamer/index.php?class=video&id=37

 

[Stavrose]

i'm sure the department of defense has just patented that

 

[djmtott]

i'm sure the department of defense has just patented that

No need. The railguns in development are much better.

 

[Fluffy]

No need. The railguns in development are much better.

Oh yeah. Like I said, I love magnets.

 

[Gomi]

I just made one at work using some magnets we had. posting on youtube shortly

 

[Fluffy]

I just made one at work using some magnets we had. posting on youtube shortly

Just remember, chaining two together adds to the speed.




...oh, just remembered, I forgot to explain how this works, from as near as I can explain it simply: Conservation of Momentum. Anyone wants a better explanation, let me know.

 

[Ruler-jimbo]

the video isnt loading for some reason? : /

 

[Fluffy]

the video isnt loading for some reason? : /

Try this one.

 

[Gomi]

For Fluffy

Take 2

 

[Fluffy]

For Fluffy

Take 2

I love you.

I now have a ytmnd page and a youtube video dedicated to me. (Not to mention the Wiki pages). :lol:



BTW, I noticed the Red Swingline Stapler on your desk.

 

[Tiveria]

Not just ANY red swingline stapler - it's from the Special Edition version of the movie.

 

[Gomi]

Not just ANY red swingline stapler - it's from the Special Edition version of the movie.

Jenni found that for me at Sam's Club. It didn't say anything on the package about Office Space which I thought was wierd. It is a swingline 747 though.

And Double Magnets

 

[Fluffy]

And Double Magnets

/giggle

 

[Gomi]

you didn't notice the coffee mug

 

[Fluffy]

you didn't notice the coffee mug

In all honesty, the video is a bit blurry.

 

[Gomi]

took it with my cell phone. and i am not known for having steady hands

 

[Stomis]

So keep the same sized bearings and increase magnet size by 50 and you have a legitimate projectile.

 

[Fluffy]

So keep the same sized bearings and increase magnet size by 50 and you have a legitimate projectile.

Not so much magnet size, as opposed to pulling force/Tesla rating.

 

[Gomi]

Not so much magnet size, as opposed to pulling force/Tesla rating.

One of my coworkers is supposed to be bringing in some earth magnets to see what happens. Will post a vid when ever he does finally do it. lazy bastard.