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The amazing Bickford, disposable razor robot!

The amazing Bickford, a disposable razor robot - over 8,000 hours of construction time, 219 drawings, 5 gearhead motors, 96 feet of copper wire, 2,120 disposable razors and weighing 43lbs. On display at Ripley' in Branson, Missouri.

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Posted by: dutchfreak on October 30, 2008 at 3:02 AM

niceee

a man whit to mutch time And disposable razor's on his hands

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Posted by: Phillip Torrone on October 30, 2008 at 3:22 AM

@niceee - i cannot think of a better use of time than to do something you love and share it with the world.

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Posted by: Ken on October 30, 2008 at 5:51 AM

Wow

Never mind the Robot, this guy's video has GREAT production value.

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Posted by: Mac on October 30, 2008 at 5:58 AM

That Bickford!

He's such a cute little shaver.... Sorry, I couldn't resist.

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