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How violin strings are made

I played violin for many years and probably changed a good number of strings in my lifetime, but up until now I had no idea that the strings were made from the guts of young lamb! I wonder how the … Continue reading

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A tour of the Brooks Saddle factory

WIRED just posted a gallery of photos from the Brooks Saddle Factory in England. The photos were taken by Graham Glen and show how one of the cycling world’s most expensive seats gets made. If you know the name, you … Continue reading

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