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Re: Erroneous Use of Technic Beams?
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lugnet.build
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Tue, 20 Feb 2001 17:04:35 GMT
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In lugnet.build, Shaun Sullivan writes:
> Every now and then, with a large creation or something that has joints
> or limbs holding large components, somebody mentions that they use
> technic beam in lieu of regular bricks in order to reduce the overall
> weight of the supported member - the obvious assumption is that the
> technic beam, which incorporates holes, weighs less than a comparable
> brick.
This is a great thought. Now I wonder if at some point I mentioned it to you
(as part of my quest to build a gun my Fuji Power Armor could hold).
The funny thing is, as soon as you started I saw where you were going- the hole
removes but the cylinder adds- but nonetheless it's a great thing to keep in
mind. Thanks!
eric
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| Erroneous Use of Technic Beams or Ode to a Technic Quandary Hi all, Every now and then, with a large creation or something that has joints or limbs holding large components, somebody mentions that they use technic beam in lieu of regular bricks in (...) (26 years ago, 19-Feb-01, to lugnet.build)
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