Rube Goldberg Contraption Uncorks Bottle and Pours Wine

These should be standard in every dining room.

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Posted By: Alex - Mon Apr 16, 2012
Category: Inventions | Rube Goldberg Devices

Comments

I'd've been impressed if there'd've been a 408hp V8 attached to one end.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/15/12 at 11:25 PM

I can see it now Expat- at the ER doc says,"but sir how did you get a cork imbedded in your eye?" :lol:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/15/12 at 11:40 PM

Good workmanship, lots of whirly parts. I'd like one for a conversation piece at home.

Posted by KDP on 04/16/12 at 05:23 PM

cool, but a little too much human work to be a real Rube Goldberg contraption. Here's a link for how to make ramen ala Rube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kvdq8cRNBM

Also, check out this from the Maker's Faire, something that I think would drive most WUvians into extacy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kvdq8cRNBM

Posted by odschneider on 04/16/12 at 07:20 PM

This is how nerds impress chicks. A lot of effort wasted on the wrong priority.... although the girl in the video did seem rather amazed. But did she walk away afterwards?? ha ha ha

Posted by girlgeniusNYC on 04/17/12 at 08:37 PM

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