Re: Electrifying botanical data [Was: Basic Operating system]

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From: Rod Speed
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 00:00

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Greg Major <gmajor@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Here's something fun and geeky to do with old, trash
> hard drives... make a windchime! Here's what you do:

I've reported you to the RSPCGOHD. You'll be soorreeee...

> 1. Disassemble the drive down to the platters (they're what you want).
> Try not to scratch them. It goes without saying, but different size platters
> result in higher/lower pitched chimes. Mix 'em up!
> 2. Drill a tiny hole towards the top of three or more platters.
> 3. String it up with fishing line or equivalent.
> 4. Hang 'em from something. Old hardware works/looks the best.

> I've got a great one that used to hang in the test lab at work.
> Three platters hanging from a garage sale TRS-80. What a
> hoot! Best of all, the chime sound is actually pleasing to the ear!

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From: "Rod Speed" <rod_speed@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Electrifying botanical data [Was: Basic Operating system]
Date: 2000/06/17
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