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Can a Person Punch Down a Tree?
Built a dual-piston pneumatic fist to test whether a punch could fell a tree. Conclusion: busted — wood is too dense.
Highlights
- Designed a dual-piston pneumatic fist with an aluminum striking surface, powered by externally-supplied solenoids
- Conclusion: busted — full trees are too dense to punch down
