Alt Bike Culture - Pedal powered welder.

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You heard me right.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8RrFtV_vsQ
twobikes
12-31-07, 07:00 AM
I assumed the bike would be used to generate an electrical current for low amperage arc welding. I did not expect friction stud welding of aluminum.
2wheeled
12-31-07, 11:09 AM
The stretch on the rider's legs as he's peddling makes my knees hurt.
Next thing you know they're going to come up with a pedal powered steel mill :rolleyes:
Fossil fuel free, indeed. Now if only it actually did something useful. :D:D
Still I agree with the guy who says "despite being the worst welder i've ever seen, it's got to be the best welder i've ever seen"
some people just have too much time on there hands.
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