[SEL] Re: can launching

[Arnie Fero]

Hi Curt,

Dave pulled off a two-pointer can launch at the Apple & Arts show today.
His 15 hp Domestic is EXCELLENT at launching a one-pound coffee can (or a
dove) 300 - 400 feet in the air.  Today we had a lot of wind and that can
went clean over the cider pressing building and scored a direct hit on the
manure spreader used to carry off the pulp.  What a hoot!

That 10" x 10" "square bore" engine is perfect for can launching!!

See ya,  Arnie

On Fri, 15 Oct 2004, Curt wrote:

> Like you, some of my best old engine times have been launching cans and
> bottles to the delight of kids. I use to drag the 6Hp Herc out in the
> driveway and aim the long 5' exhaust stack toward the neighbors yard. A
> group of kids would congregate and for hours would chase and fetch the
> bottle only to be reloaded again.