Interesting...I was wondering there they got that much kinetic engery
so quickly.

I wasn't suggesting it would work in this situation, but might stir
some creative juices in the list!

Josh
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On 8/15/05, Robert Young <rwybeaker@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I believe those use something similar to a blank pistol cartridge as the
> prime mover for the blade brake.
> 
> It is neat to watch them shove a raw hotdog into the blade and it stops.
> Not very practical if you are mowing rocks though.

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