These Tetrahedral Gears Are Wonderfully Pointless

How far can this go?

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From transmissions to mechanical computers, gears are a simple piece of machinery that can accomplish a whole host of goals, depending on the context and its particular design. Sometimes, that can mean deviating from the more traditional circular format your mind probably jumps to. There are plenty of variations, some with practical applications and others without, but this series of rectangular, tetrahedral gears are some of the most ridiculous and impressive we've ever seen.

Designed by Henry Segerman, these gears aren't designed for what they can do, but rather what they can demonstrate by virtue of existing. That is to say, they're a pretty impressive illustration of how far 3D printing technology has come. That said, once you've managed to print them, they're not much more than a (very impressive) desk toy.

If you want a set for your own desk, you can order them here. Just beware, it's a little expensive for something that, while cool, is also completely pointless.

Source: Henry Segerman via Digg

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