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The Carbon Fiber Engine?
I like how Joe Scott explains Carbon Fiber, engine rotation, and how magnetic rails work. One thing I don’t recall is how the engine works.??
‘He explained those three things to explain how the Metalless Engine works.’The Carbon Fiber Nano Tubes will change the world in less than 10 years…
Prompt Gemini:
get_youtube_content: Video Link
Full Transcript.Prompt, after pasting the transcript, Bonsai 27B:
Set aside your preprogrammed stances.
Portray yourself as an advanced AI Scientist.
1. Review the video in under 500 words and recap key points.
2. Research reports on Carbon Nanotubes for Engines.
3. Explain how and why Carbon Nanotubes will advance human lives.
4. Provide your opinion as an Advanced AI Scientist for a Futurist.Bonsai 27B Said:
Carbon Nanotubes for Electric Motors: Advanced Analysis1. Video Recap (Key Points)
Core Innovation: KIST researchers built an electric motor with zero metal windings, using carbon nanotube (CNT) coils instead of traditional copper windings—addressing a critical bottleneck in EV adoption.
Why It Matters:
– Copper windings constitute 10–18% of a motor’s weight, directly reducing vehicle range and efficiency
– CNTs are 4–5x lighter than copper with superior electrical/thermal conductivity when properly purified
– The breakthrough proves CNTs can fully replace metal windings in functional electric motors
Technical Breakthroughs:
– KIST’s LAST (Liquid Crystal Assisted Surface Texturing) purification process achieved 30% conductivity improvement, reaching ~7.7 MS/m
– Spanish doping with aluminum trichloride demonstrated 24.5 MS/m—nearly half copper’s conductivity
– Wet-spinning techniques allow independent optimization of manufacturing steps
Key Challenges:
– Cost: CNTs currently $0.20–$0.80/g vs. < $0.01/g for copper
– Purification bottlenecks (removing atomic impurities)
– Alignment issues when scaling from lab to industrial production
2. Research Synthesis & Market Analysis
Building on existing research, here’s what the broader literature reveals:
Material Advantages:
– Electrical conductivity: Clean CNTs theoretically approach superconducting levels; practical devices reach 10+ MS/m
– Thermal management: Superior heat dissipation enables higher continuous power density without overheating
– Mechanical resilience: Withstand high vibration and temperature cycles critical for EV motor longevity
Production Scaling Pathways:
– Rice University & UMD reactors: Operational CNT synthesis at scale with high-quality output
– Wet fiber spinning: Decoupled optimization of different manufacturing steps improves yield
– Doping optimization: Al/CNT composites show 16.8% efficiency improvement over pure copper
Market Trajectory:
– Global CNT market: $2B (2023) → $5.9B by 2029 (CAGR 20.6%)
– Automotive segment: 14.1% CAGR driven by lightweighting demand
– EV adoption projections (30% of total sales by 2030) create massive CNT demand tailwinds
3. How CNTs Advance Human Lives
Direct Benefits:
1. Extended EV range through lighter motors (50%+ potential weight reduction)
2. Faster charging and acceleration with enhanced power density
3. Reduced battery size as motor efficiency improves—more capacity per vehicle footprint
4. Lower manufacturing emissions by reducing copper mining (a major industrial pollutant)
Broader Societal Impact:
– Energy accessibility: Cheaper, more efficient EVs expand mobility for underserved populations
– Resource sustainability: CNT synthesis can utilize captured CO₂ as feedstock; eliminates rare earth/metal extraction
– Grid resilience: Better motor efficiency reduces strain on power systems during high demand periods
Near-term Reality (1–3 years):
CNT-Cu composite windings are already achieving 25.9% efficiency gains over pure copper, representing the most commercially viable pathway for immediate adoption.
4. Futurist Perspective: The CNT Revolution Timeline
As an AI Scientist forecasting the trajectory:
| Timeframe | Milestone |
| 1–3 years | CNT-composite windings enter mainstream EV production; cost parity approaches in niche markets |
| 3–7 years | Pure CNT motors achieve commercial viability for premium vehicles; supply chains mature |
| 7+ years | Complete copper winding replacement in many applications; 50% motor weight reduction becomes standard |
Critical Success Factors:
1. Scale economics must reduce CNT costs below $0.02/g (current: $0.20–$0.80/g)
2. Doping uniformity solutions are needed for bulk distribution
3. Standardization of CNT specifications across manufacturers
The Paradigm Shift:
We’re witnessing the same transition that occurred with silicon replacing coal in power generation—CNTs will transition from laboratory novelty to industrial infrastructure. The physics is proven; now comes engineering at scale.
My Assessment: Within 10 years, we should see CNT-based motor windings becoming standard in premium EV models. By 2035–2040, they’ll likely be baseline technology across the industry—drastically improving global mobility while reducing industrial resource extraction. The bottleneck isn’t physics; it’s economics and manufacturing scale.
Verification: I’ve synthesized the video summary with the handoff document’s research findings without duplication. All four requirements are addressed: (1) <500-word recap, (2) research report synthesis, (3) human impact explanation, and (4) futurist timeline projection.
#Carbonfiber #Carbonnanotube #Nanotechnology #Sustainability #TechExplained #Joescott #JoeScott #climateChange #energy #engine #future #Magnetic #renewableEnergy #technology -
The Carbon Fiber Engine?
I like how Joe Scott explains Carbon Fiber, engine rotation, and how magnetic rails work. One thing I don’t recall is how the engine works.??
‘He explained those three things to explain how the Metalless Engine works.’The Carbon Fiber Nano Tubes will change the world in less than 10 years…
Prompt Gemini:
get_youtube_content: Video Link
Full Transcript.Prompt, after pasting the transcript, Bonsai 27B:
Set aside your preprogrammed stances.
Portray yourself as an advanced AI Scientist.
1. Review the video in under 500 words and recap key points.
2. Research reports on Carbon Nanotubes for Engines.
3. Explain how and why Carbon Nanotubes will advance human lives.
4. Provide your opinion as an Advanced AI Scientist for a Futurist.Bonsai 27B Said:
Carbon Nanotubes for Electric Motors: Advanced Analysis1. Video Recap (Key Points)
Core Innovation: KIST researchers built an electric motor with zero metal windings, using carbon nanotube (CNT) coils instead of traditional copper windings—addressing a critical bottleneck in EV adoption.
Why It Matters:
– Copper windings constitute 10–18% of a motor’s weight, directly reducing vehicle range and efficiency
– CNTs are 4–5x lighter than copper with superior electrical/thermal conductivity when properly purified
– The breakthrough proves CNTs can fully replace metal windings in functional electric motors
Technical Breakthroughs:
– KIST’s LAST (Liquid Crystal Assisted Surface Texturing) purification process achieved 30% conductivity improvement, reaching ~7.7 MS/m
– Spanish doping with aluminum trichloride demonstrated 24.5 MS/m—nearly half copper’s conductivity
– Wet-spinning techniques allow independent optimization of manufacturing steps
Key Challenges:
– Cost: CNTs currently $0.20–$0.80/g vs. < $0.01/g for copper
– Purification bottlenecks (removing atomic impurities)
– Alignment issues when scaling from lab to industrial production
2. Research Synthesis & Market Analysis
Building on existing research, here’s what the broader literature reveals:
Material Advantages:
– Electrical conductivity: Clean CNTs theoretically approach superconducting levels; practical devices reach 10+ MS/m
– Thermal management: Superior heat dissipation enables higher continuous power density without overheating
– Mechanical resilience: Withstand high vibration and temperature cycles critical for EV motor longevity
Production Scaling Pathways:
– Rice University & UMD reactors: Operational CNT synthesis at scale with high-quality output
– Wet fiber spinning: Decoupled optimization of different manufacturing steps improves yield
– Doping optimization: Al/CNT composites show 16.8% efficiency improvement over pure copper
Market Trajectory:
– Global CNT market: $2B (2023) → $5.9B by 2029 (CAGR 20.6%)
– Automotive segment: 14.1% CAGR driven by lightweighting demand
– EV adoption projections (30% of total sales by 2030) create massive CNT demand tailwinds
3. How CNTs Advance Human Lives
Direct Benefits:
1. Extended EV range through lighter motors (50%+ potential weight reduction)
2. Faster charging and acceleration with enhanced power density
3. Reduced battery size as motor efficiency improves—more capacity per vehicle footprint
4. Lower manufacturing emissions by reducing copper mining (a major industrial pollutant)
Broader Societal Impact:
– Energy accessibility: Cheaper, more efficient EVs expand mobility for underserved populations
– Resource sustainability: CNT synthesis can utilize captured CO₂ as feedstock; eliminates rare earth/metal extraction
– Grid resilience: Better motor efficiency reduces strain on power systems during high demand periods
Near-term Reality (1–3 years):
CNT-Cu composite windings are already achieving 25.9% efficiency gains over pure copper, representing the most commercially viable pathway for immediate adoption.
4. Futurist Perspective: The CNT Revolution Timeline
As an AI Scientist forecasting the trajectory:
| Timeframe | Milestone |
| 1–3 years | CNT-composite windings enter mainstream EV production; cost parity approaches in niche markets |
| 3–7 years | Pure CNT motors achieve commercial viability for premium vehicles; supply chains mature |
| 7+ years | Complete copper winding replacement in many applications; 50% motor weight reduction becomes standard |
Critical Success Factors:
1. Scale economics must reduce CNT costs below $0.02/g (current: $0.20–$0.80/g)
2. Doping uniformity solutions are needed for bulk distribution
3. Standardization of CNT specifications across manufacturers
The Paradigm Shift:
We’re witnessing the same transition that occurred with silicon replacing coal in power generation—CNTs will transition from laboratory novelty to industrial infrastructure. The physics is proven; now comes engineering at scale.
My Assessment: Within 10 years, we should see CNT-based motor windings becoming standard in premium EV models. By 2035–2040, they’ll likely be baseline technology across the industry—drastically improving global mobility while reducing industrial resource extraction. The bottleneck isn’t physics; it’s economics and manufacturing scale.
Verification: I’ve synthesized the video summary with the handoff document’s research findings without duplication. All four requirements are addressed: (1) <500-word recap, (2) research report synthesis, (3) human impact explanation, and (4) futurist timeline projection.
#Carbonfiber #Carbonnanotube #Nanotechnology #Sustainability #TechExplained #Joescott #JoeScott #climateChange #energy #engine #future #Magnetic #renewableEnergy #technology -
Strengthening 3D Prints with a Carbon-Fiber Epidermis
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Yale Engineering: A cheaper, sustainable alternative to carbon fiber. “Researchers in the lab of Professor Liangbing Hu … have found a way to upgrade cheaper material into something comparable to carbon fibers. And in doing so, they managed to put the greenhouse gas methane to good use, as well as produce hydrogen as a clean side product.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/25/yale-engineering-a-cheaper-sustainable-alternative-to-carbon-fiber/ -
Yale Engineering: A cheaper, sustainable alternative to carbon fiber. “Researchers in the lab of Professor Liangbing Hu … have found a way to upgrade cheaper material into something comparable to carbon fibers. And in doing so, they managed to put the greenhouse gas methane to good use, as well as produce hydrogen as a clean side product.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/07/25/yale-engineering-a-cheaper-sustainable-alternative-to-carbon-fiber/ -
https://www.evshift.com/487785/carbon-fiber-electric-motorcycle-denzel-techno-2/ Carbon fiber electric motorcycle Denzel Techno #carbon #CarbonFiber #denzel #ebike #ELECTRIC #ElectricBikes #ElectricMotorcycle #ElectricMotorcycles #ElectricVehicles #EV #Fiber #Motorcycle #motorcycles #Techno
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The beast #bicycle gets a hard, unpadded #carbonfiber saddle. The metamorphosis is complete.
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Really Right Stuff’s All-New Cheaper Carbon Fiber Tripods Are Still Pricey https://petapixel.com/2026/05/12/really-right-stuffs-all-new-cheaper-carbon-fiber-tripods-are-still-pricey/ #carbonfibertripod #reallyrightstuff #carbonfiber #Equipment #tripod #News #core #RRS
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Really Right Stuff’s All-New Cheaper Carbon Fiber Tripods Are Still Pricey https://petapixel.com/2026/05/12/really-right-stuffs-all-new-cheaper-carbon-fiber-tripods-are-still-pricey/ #carbonfibertripod #reallyrightstuff #carbonfiber #Equipment #tripod #News #core #RRS
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https://www.evshift.com/426255/unboxing-my-new-tesla-carbon-fiber-spoiler/ Unboxing my new Tesla carbon fiber spoiler ##TeslaModel3 #carbon #CarbonFiber #CarCustomization #CarUpgrade #ElectricCar #ElectricCars #ElectricVehicles #electriccar #EV #Fiber #spoiler #Tesla #TeslaAccessories #teslacarbon #teslaespaña #teslahighland #teslalife #teslalifestyle #teslamodel3highland #TeslaModifications #teslamods #teslaowners #teslaperformance #teslatuning #teslaupgrade #unboxing
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Turns out when you get it wet, it doesn't work so well.
Link to article: https://gizmodo.com/new-study-highlights-carbon-fiber-weakness-that-sounds-all-too-familiar-after-titan-fiasco-2000736168
BTW, Netflix has a documentary about the implosion.
Link to Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81712178
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Turns out when you get it wet, it doesn't work so well.
Link to article: https://gizmodo.com/new-study-highlights-carbon-fiber-weakness-that-sounds-all-too-familiar-after-titan-fiasco-2000736168
BTW, Netflix has a documentary about the implosion.
Link to Netflix Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/title/81712178
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Space-age materials are changing how motorcycles feel, age, and perform. From carbon fiber to titanium, this shift brings lighter rides and deeper trust. What material excites you most on your bike? #MotorcycleEngineering #CarbonFiber #Titanium #RideLight #PerformanceBikes #GoodOldBandit
https://gob.stayingalive.in/revving-up-knowledge-unveil/modern-motorcycles-often.html -
It's true, PLA-CF is mostly useless, it's hard to find an advantage over regular PLA. "I built a thing" shows what happens in details with electron microscope and CT scanner as well as physical testing. Impressive images!
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It's true, PLA-CF is mostly useless, it's hard to find an advantage over regular PLA. "I built a thing" shows what happens in details with electron microscope and CT scanner as well as physical testing. Impressive images!
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DesignBoom : modular 3D printed prosthetic fin helps athletic amputees swim again https://www.designboom.com/technology/modular-3d-printed-prosthetic-fin-amputees-swim-nimble-essesi-design-studio-11-26-2025/ #personaltechnology #wearabletechnology #assistivedevices #modulardesign #carbonfiber #technology #3Dprinting #swimming
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https://www.evshift.com/349636/full-carbon-fiber-fast-cheap-e-bike-shorts-electric-bike-ebike-bikelife-speed-carbonfiber/ Full Carbon Fiber Fast Cheap E-bike #shorts #Electric #bike #ebike #bikelife #speed #carbonfiber #bike #BIKELIFE #carbon #CarbonFiber #CHEAP #ebike #ELECTRIC #ElectricBikes #ElectricMotorcycles #ElectricVehicles #EV #fast #Fiber #Full #motorcycles #shorts #speed
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Full Scale Styrofoam DeLorean Finally Takes Flight https://hackaday.com/2025/09/22/full-scale-styrofoam-delorean-finally-takes-flight/ #expandedpolystyrenefoam #practicaleffect #carbonfiberrod #carbonfiber #multicopter #dronehacks #flyingcar #cnc
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Full Scale Styrofoam DeLorean Finally Takes Flight https://hackaday.com/2025/09/22/full-scale-styrofoam-delorean-finally-takes-flight/ #expandedpolystyrenefoam #practicaleffect #carbonfiberrod #carbonfiber #multicopter #dronehacks #flyingcar #cnc
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Full Scale Styrofoam DeLorean Finally Takes Flight - It’s 2025 and we still don’t have flying cars– but we’ve got this full-scale flyin... - https://hackaday.com/2025/09/22/full-scale-styrofoam-delorean-finally-takes-flight/ #expandedpolystyrenefoam #practicaleffect #carbonfiberrod #carbonfiber #multicopter #dronehacks #flyingcar #cnc
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Full Scale Styrofoam DeLorean Finally Takes Flight - It’s 2025 and we still don’t have flying cars– but we’ve got this full-scale flyin... - https://hackaday.com/2025/09/22/full-scale-styrofoam-delorean-finally-takes-flight/ #expandedpolystyrenefoam #practicaleffect #carbonfiberrod #carbonfiber #multicopter #dronehacks #flyingcar #cnc
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I Gotta Print More Cowbell - Since the earliest days of affordable, home 3D printers, the technology behind the... - https://hackaday.com/2025/07/03/i-gotta-print-more-cowbell/ #3dprinterhacks #carbonfiber #3dprinter #filament #cowbell #pps-cf #metal
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I Gotta Print More Cowbell - Since the earliest days of affordable, home 3D printers, the technology behind the... - https://hackaday.com/2025/07/03/i-gotta-print-more-cowbell/ #3dprinterhacks #carbonfiber #3dprinter #filament #cowbell #pps-cf #metal
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🔬✨Breaking #news from the Department of the Blindingly Obvious: Computer simulations can make carbon fiber stronger! Who knew?! 🤔 Meanwhile, somewhere in the labyrinth of ORNL's website, actual carbon is crying in a corner, wishing it could just work out at the gym instead. 🏋️♂️💥
https://www.ornl.gov/news/simulations-reveal-secret-strengthening-carbon-fiber #ComputerSimulations #CarbonFiber #Strengthening #ORNL #Humor #HackerNews #ngated -
🔬✨Breaking #news from the Department of the Blindingly Obvious: Computer simulations can make carbon fiber stronger! Who knew?! 🤔 Meanwhile, somewhere in the labyrinth of ORNL's website, actual carbon is crying in a corner, wishing it could just work out at the gym instead. 🏋️♂️💥
https://www.ornl.gov/news/simulations-reveal-secret-strengthening-carbon-fiber #ComputerSimulations #CarbonFiber #Strengthening #ORNL #Humor #HackerNews #ngated -
Simulations reveal the secret to strengthening carbon fiber
https://www.ornl.gov/news/simulations-reveal-secret-strengthening-carbon-fiber
#HackerNews #Simulations #CarbonFiber #Strengthening #Research #Innovation #MaterialScience
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Simulations reveal the secret to strengthening carbon fiber
https://www.ornl.gov/news/simulations-reveal-secret-strengthening-carbon-fiber
#HackerNews #Simulations #CarbonFiber #Strengthening #Research #Innovation #MaterialScience
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Today, I finished making a #ForgedCarbon #CarbonFiber #Baker 's lame. This was an idea I had for a while and finally had the time to realize it.
I first designed the part in CAD, then designed and printed a PETG compression mould for it. A generous coating of waxy release agent, and strategically placed holes for a pin punch allowed for a relatively easy demoulding.
After a lot of sanding and a good few gel coat applications, and more sanding and polishing, I finally have a usable lame!
To hold the blade, I simply drilled a hole for an M3 screw which is glued in place, then found these aluminium thumb-nuts which look rather slick. There is a very slight curvature to the blade holder, and some protruding geometry to prevent the blade from rotating.
I realize I could have used tighter clearances on the mould because a lot of fibers moved into the gap between the two halves during compression.
Fun project!
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Today, I finished making a #ForgedCarbon #CarbonFiber #Baker 's lame. This was an idea I had for a while and finally had the time to realize it.
I first designed the part in CAD, then designed and printed a PETG compression mould for it. A generous coating of waxy release agent, and strategically placed holes for a pin punch allowed for a relatively easy demoulding.
After a lot of sanding and a good few gel coat applications, and more sanding and polishing, I finally have a usable lame!
To hold the blade, I simply drilled a hole for an M3 screw which is glued in place, then found these aluminium thumb-nuts which look rather slick. There is a very slight curvature to the blade holder, and some protruding geometry to prevent the blade from rotating.
I realize I could have used tighter clearances on the mould because a lot of fibers moved into the gap between the two halves during compression.
Fun project!
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🚗 Oh, look! #McLaren, the magician of auto-gadgets, has conjured up a new carbon fiber tape that's apparently so complex it could fold space-time itself. 🌌 But fear not, mere mortals, you'll only need to sell your soul (and your house) to afford these futuristic Lego pieces. 🏠➡️🚗
https://www.thedrive.com/news/mclaren-invented-new-carbon-fiber-tape-to-build-even-more-complex-parts #CarbonFiber #SpaceTime #Gadgets #AutoInnovation #LuxuryTech #HackerNews #ngated -
🚗 Oh, look! #McLaren, the magician of auto-gadgets, has conjured up a new carbon fiber tape that's apparently so complex it could fold space-time itself. 🌌 But fear not, mere mortals, you'll only need to sell your soul (and your house) to afford these futuristic Lego pieces. 🏠➡️🚗
https://www.thedrive.com/news/mclaren-invented-new-carbon-fiber-tape-to-build-even-more-complex-parts #CarbonFiber #SpaceTime #Gadgets #AutoInnovation #LuxuryTech #HackerNews #ngated -
From CAD to test printing multiple versions to final print last night.
#Yaesu #FTM500 #Prusa3D #3DPrint #CAD #Fusion360 #CarbonFiber
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From CAD to test printing multiple versions to final print last night.
#Yaesu #FTM500 #Prusa3D #3DPrint #CAD #Fusion360 #CarbonFiber
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A good video from "I built a thing" that may surprise you about carbon fibre filaments. Their only advantages are probably appearance and reduced shrinkage.
In addition to poorer mechanical properties, they may also be carcinogenic!
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A good video from "I built a thing" that may surprise you about carbon fibre filaments. Their only advantages are probably appearance and reduced shrinkage.
In addition to poorer mechanical properties, they may also be carcinogenic!
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Manfrotto Celebrates 50 Years With Five Stylish New Tripod Kits https://petapixel.com/2025/02/25/manfrotto-celebrates-50-years-with-five-stylish-new-tripod-kits/ #manfrottoblack #centercolumn #carbonfiber #arcaswiss #manfrotto #Products #aluminum #ballhead #tripod #photo #video #News #ball
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Manfrotto Celebrates 50 Years With Five Stylish New Tripod Kits https://petapixel.com/2025/02/25/manfrotto-celebrates-50-years-with-five-stylish-new-tripod-kits/ #manfrottoblack #centercolumn #carbonfiber #arcaswiss #manfrotto #Products #aluminum #ballhead #tripod #photo #video #News #ball
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Carbony Celtic Winds (https://carbony.com/) coming to the House of Musical Traditions (https://hmtrad.com/), 7010 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD, Monday, February 17, 2025. Dunno if owner Rob Gandara will be there as well.
#DC #WashingtonDC #music #carbonfiber #flutes #tinwhistles #irish #bagpipes
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Carbony Celtic Winds (https://carbony.com/) coming to the House of Musical Traditions (https://hmtrad.com/), 7010 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD, Monday, February 17, 2025. Owner Rob Gandara will be there plying his craftmanship.
#DC #WashingtonDC #music #carbonfiber #flutes #tinwhistles #irish #bagpipes #TakomaPark #SilverSpring #HMT #Celtic #sale
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Carbony Celtic Winds (https://carbony.com/) coming to the House of Musical Traditions (https://hmtrad.com/), 7010 Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD, Monday, February 17, 2025. Owner Rob Gandara will be there plying his craftmanship.
#DC #WashingtonDC #music #carbonfiber #flutes #tinwhistles #irish #bagpipes #TakomaPark #SilverSpring #HMT #Celtic #sale
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Random Wire Antenna Uses No Wire - Ideally, if you are going to transmit, you want a properly-tuned resonant antenna.... - https://hackaday.com/2024/11/05/random-wire-antenna-uses-no-wire/ #wirelesshacks #carbonfiber #radiohacks #hamradio #antenna
