I'm not sure, they did not say. Here's the article with the comment. I would think that would damage the precision machine work, but what do I know. Another guy said they started them up w/compressed air at the place he worked. I am partial to the gunpowder method, personally. I'm all about the excitement, lol.
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:18 am
I can envision a starter like this that uses gunpowder. Of course it would have to be huge.
riceme
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:28 am
that's pretty cool, e.
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:53 am
I did a search for gunpowder engine. There were a few attempts to make gunpowder engines in the 1800's and supposedly a few prototypes were built, but none survive.
Obviously, they weren't too successful or there would be some around.
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:58 am
Who is smarter???
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:02 am
This makes my back hurt just looking at it.
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:15 am
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:06 am
compare the pics
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:46 am
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Thu Dec 05, 2013 12:25 pm
I couldn't have said it better!
Eric
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Subject: Re: Formerly Newest Random Pics Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:47 am