Balancing a Turbine Rotor to 1 mg With a DIY Dynamic Balancer
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Although jet engines are theoretically quite simple devices, in reality they tread a fine line between working as intended and vaporizing into a cloud of lethal shrapnel. The main reason …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/25/balancing-a-turbine-rotor-to-1-mg-with-a-diy-dynamic-balancer/)

Hackaday Links: January 25, 2026
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If predictions hold steady, nearly half of the United States will be covered in snow by the time this post goes live, with the Northeast potentially getting buried under more …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/25/hackaday-links-january-25-2026/)

Bike Spokes, Made of Rope
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We know this one is a few years old, but unless you’re deep into the cycling scene, there’s a good chance this is the first time you’ve heard of [Ali …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/25/bike-spokes-made-of-rope/)