Solids of Revolution

xoxoxoBruce · 08-14-2014, 08:15 PM

They're called Solids of Revolution in some places. Designed through some high falutin math that Monster could probably explain, these obese pyramids are of constant width. No, they don't look it but they are, in every direction, no matter how you measure them.

I was given several sets last Christmas. Mine are some sort of molded phenolic I guess, two sets about one inch(2.5cm) high, and several sets about 3/8 of an inch(.95cm). I'm arbitrarily calling three a set, as that's the minimum to do this demonstration.

It's eerie to watch, but with your hand on the book it's absolutely smooth as ball bearings.

This is the label on the bag.

BigV · 08-14-2014, 08:19 PM

Goddamn.

That is cool as hell.

lumberjim · 08-14-2014, 11:27 PM

What is the practical application? Moving stones for your monolith?

Gravdigr · 08-15-2014, 07:28 AM

For some reason, these remind me of those fork lift wheels made up of multiple, rotating 'cones' that allow the fork lift to drive sideways.

glatt · 08-15-2014, 08:21 AM

I've never seen these before. Very interesting.

08-14-2014, 08:15 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Solids of Revolution They're called Solids of Revolution in some places. Designed through some high falutin math that Monster could probably explain, these obese pyramids are of constant width. No, they don't look it but they are, in every direction, no matter how you measure them. I was given several sets last Christmas. Mine are some sort of molded phenolic I guess, two sets about one inch(2.5cm) high, and several sets about 3/8 of an inch(.95cm). I'm arbitrarily calling three a set, as that's the minimum to do this demonstration. It's eerie to watch, but with your hand on the book it's absolutely smooth as ball bearings. This is the label on the bag. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 08-14-2014 at 08:21 PM.

08-14-2014, 08:19 PM	#2
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Goddamn. That is cool as hell. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-14-2014, 11:27 PM	#3
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	What is the practical application? Moving stones for your monolith? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-15-2014, 07:28 AM	#4
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	For some reason, these remind me of those fork lift wheels made up of multiple, rotating 'cones' that allow the fork lift to drive sideways. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-15-2014, 08:21 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I've never seen these before. Very interesting.

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