Hi Guys,
In reading the article on glue strength, I came across another interesting thing in the link.
Abalone armor
Imagine the possibilities! "Man saved by tree of life"
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| Author: | 1bordeaux [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 3:33 am ] |
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Hi Guys, In reading the article on glue strength, I came across another interesting thing in the link. Abalone armor Imagine the possibilities! "Man saved by tree of life"
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| Author: | LanceK [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 3:37 am ] |
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interesting - not what I expected, but pretty cool anyways 
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| Author: | clavin [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:20 am ] |
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Give us science any day! Still though, it always seems to break on me right where I want it not to... 
Craig L |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:13 am ] |
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"The mother-of-pearl growth surface of abalone shell is colored due to the way light refracts as it strikes tiny terraces of calcium carbonate." Hummmmmm I did dnot know Mother of pearls grew in Abalone 
I wonder how else cought this mis statement. |
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| Author: | charliewood [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:35 am ] |
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I have 100 paua shells, mabye I should make them into a suit next time I go into a dangerous neighbourhood,
Cheers Charliewood |
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| Author: | CarltonM [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:13 am ] |
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I suggest a "Luthiers' Cup"--not an award, but protection when working at the table saw! |
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