On 6/22/2011 1:26 PM, RussellMc wrote: > > Denny gets the olive wreath. > Looking for an "appropriate technology" material for micro turbine > where cost is crucial. > While Coke cans may not be as common in some developing country areas > as other materials, they have widespread availability and very > standardised construction. > I thought it worth throwing out the query for input first as, > regardless of how good they prove strength wise, there re definitely > applications for them in this role. > where Interesting! I just trashed a similar project using plastic soda bottles. My=20 mechanics were just too crude. I will try again... --=20 *John Ferrell W8CCW* ** *'A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should=20 survey the world. '* *George Santayana* ** --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .