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Title: Near perfect projectile Post by Jauke on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 12:38pm
Tear-drop shaped, self-stabilizing, stainless steel paperweight. 125g exactly. Found at the thrift store for 50 cents.
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Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Jauke on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 12:39pm
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Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Jauke on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 12:40pm
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Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by joe_meadmaker on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 1:02pm
That is impressive! A stainless steel egg :)
With the balance the way it is, I wonder what effect that would have during its flight. |
Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Jauke on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 1:54pm joe_meadmaker wrote on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 1:02pm:
I wonder too. Proper pouch placement and release would be critical. I think it would work best at longer distances, giving it some time to stabilize, fly very far with low drag. |
Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by NooneOfConsequence on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 9:01pm
Nice! I’d like to find the goose that laid that!
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Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by TheJackinati on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 11:20pm NooneOfConsequence wrote on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 9:01pm:
Hah, I would personally ask the goose if they can lay in an Osmium, Iridium or Tungsten format. :P Failing this, I'll happily have one in lead. |
Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by manospuercas on Jul 3rd, 2019 at 2:00am
Great find, I love thrift stores. Super deals sometimes.
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Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Sarosh on Jul 3rd, 2019 at 3:22am AncientCraftwork wrote on Jul 2nd, 2019 at 12:38pm:
so is it hollow that's why it's only 125g? and the center of mass is further in front compared to a homogenous egg? that's what you mean self stabilising? P.S. have you thrown it yet? |
Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Jauke on Jul 3rd, 2019 at 2:10pm Sarosh wrote on Jul 3rd, 2019 at 3:22am:
I think so. It's definitely bottom heavy and stabilizes itself back up when pushed on its side. I have not thrown it yet, haven't had the opportunity. I don't want to lose it, that is for sure. |
Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Jauke on Jul 3rd, 2019 at 2:20pm
Heres a short vid showing what I mean (no not slinging it)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXEAj_i5-x4&feature=youtu.be excuse my dirty fingernails, been working with my hands. |
Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Frondeur on Jul 4th, 2019 at 3:36am
Just wondering: The tail looks lightweight... would't it wobble a lot? well only one way to know. Oh I wish I'd find some of these! great find, Jauke.
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Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Rat Man on Jul 5th, 2019 at 11:17am
If you want something similar in lead you can try an egg sinker.
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Title: Re: Near perfect projectile Post by Sarosh on Jul 5th, 2019 at 2:37pm
@ Rat Man
I don't know of any lead sinker that is balancing on the nose like jauke's egg above. |
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