The Omega 1 is not only much more powerful than existing technology, but it is also much more efficient. The Omega 1’s rotary mechanism is very efficient because it has very little friction and fluid... continue reading

posted by newtboy 3 years 2 weeks ago • 481 views

Mazda's screaming 4-rotor 787B She's a thirsty girl, but produces nearly twice the output of piston engines of the same displacement, and manages to be reliable.

posted by newtboy 5 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 173 views • 7:51

In Crawfordsville, Indiana, there's a rotary jail: an invention that, with hindsight, should probably never have been built. But it was, here and in other towns across the United States. It might have... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 5 months 3 weeks ago • 759 views • 3:17

Plywood is a simple material made by glueing together thin sheets of wood, known as veneers or plies. These basic elements have remained broadly the same throughout its history. The most significant breakthrough... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 5 months 4 weeks ago • 1,947 views • 6:44

I invented the Bow Blower, a combination of the bow drill and forge blower to make a device that can force air into a fire while being easy to construct from commonly occurring natural materials using... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 1,388 views • 4:32

This very odd one-off pistol first appeared in a 1958 Golden State Arms catalog, with no description of its history or mechanical design. I have often seen it referred to as an automatic revolver, but... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 8 years 10 months 1 week ago • 155 views • 8:30

This master craftsman does a hell of a job with a rotary hammer. Imagine how much work he'll do when he figures out what the cord is for!

posted by newtboy 1 decade 3 months 1 week ago • 1,154 views • 52 secs