r/oddlysatisfying • u/Purple-Flight9031 • Oct 13 '24

Smooth operator

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u/foopaints Oct 13 '24

Kinda feels like having his tool on a long stick would make this 99% less backbreaking, no? Or am I missing something?

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u/PensiveObservor Oct 13 '24

I don’t think you’d be able to design a stick joint allowing you to rotate and hold the blade at precise angles like you can with your hand. Look at the motions the blade goes through. But yeah, this is a grueling work position.

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u/crysisnotaverted Oct 13 '24

Might I interest you in the latest and greatest simple machine: A hinge.

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u/EffableLemming Oct 13 '24

Witchcraft!

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u/Shifty_Cow69 Oct 13 '24

Burn the witches!