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  2. Metal zipper - Wikipedia

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    A metal zipper is a zipper with its binding edges consisting of individual pieces of metal that are molded into shape and set at regular intervals on the zipper tape. Metal zippers are mainly made of brass , nickel and aluminium , and given their durability, they are mostly used in jeans, work-wear, heavy luggage and heavy-duty garments that ...

  3. Leaf blower - Wikipedia

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    A leaf blower, commonly known as a blower, is a device that propels air out of a nozzle to move debris such as leaves and grass cuttings. Leaf blowers are powered by electric or gasoline motors . Gasoline models have traditionally been two-stroke engines , but four-stroke engines were recently introduced to partially address air pollution concerns.

  4. Bug zapper - Wikipedia

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    Bug zapper traps may be installed indoors, or outdoors if they are constructed to withstand the effects of weather. However, they are not effective at killing biting insects (female mosquitoes and other insects) outdoors, [4] [5] being much more effective at attracting and killing other harmless and beneficial insects.

  5. Zipper - Wikipedia

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    The components of a zipper are: Top Tape Extension (the fabric part of the zipper, that extends beyond the teeth, at the top of the chain) Top Stop (two devices affixed to the top end of a zipper, to prevent the slider from coming off the chain) Slider (the device that moves up and down the chain to open or close the zipper)

  6. SawStop - Wikipedia

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    When the brake activates, a spring pushes an aluminum block into the blade. The block is normally held away from the blade by a wire, but during braking an electric current instantly melts the wire, similar to a fuse blowing. Even with this safety features, the SawStop is still a dangerous machine, and must be used with great care.

  7. Leading Edge Air Foils - Wikipedia

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    The company was founded by Bill Raisner in Peyton, Colorado, in the 1980s and claims to be the oldest ultralight aircraft parts supplier. The company specializes in the provision of aircraft parts and aircraft engines and in the past supplied kit aircraft for amateur construction and ready-to-fly aircraft under the US FAR 103 Ultralight ...

  8. Wewak - Wikipedia

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    Between 1943 and 1945, in World War II, Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea. The base was subjected to repeated bombing by Australian and American forces, most notably in one massive attack on 17 August 1943.

  9. Bobby Wawak - Wikipedia

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    Robert Laurence Wawak [1] (September 4, 1939 – April 17, 2004) was an American NASCAR driver from Villa Park, Illinois. He made 141 Grand National/ Winston Cup Series starts, with fourteen top-10 finishes.