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Re: [ATM] Why is it called a "flex rocker"?

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Subject: Re: [ATM] Why is it called a "flex rocker"?
From: "Mel Bartels" <mbartels@bbastrodesigns.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 15:29:23 -0700
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> longer have a true plane. Mel's right, the beauty of
> the flex rocker is that it performs wonderfully
> BECAUSE of it's weaknesses.

My rule of thumb is: if it moves, use WD40, if it shouldn't, use duct tape. 
Similarly, if it needs to be rigid, then make it so, but otherwise, 
purposefully make it flexible.  <smile>

Mel Bartels


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