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0 pointsmtdewcmu9y ago0 comments

I know that weight makes a big difference when shipping parts or complete machines. So the cost of shipping magnifies when you use heavier materials.

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tonyedgecombe9y ago· 3 in thread

Perhaps when we buy applicances we should just choose the heaviest one.

Tepix9y ago

I remember when I disassembled a VCR I was suprised to find a lead weight in it.

Presumably to help dampen vibrations from all the spinning parts?

gmac9y ago

If that becomes a popular rule then unfortunately it's fantastically easily gamed.

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