In a slightly different vein, I an somewhat puzzed by some of the responses to my queries and ruminations. Some of you seem to be totally opposed to the idea of creating something from other things for a different use. However, there has been lots of comment and critique, on this site, of radically altering our machines, as well as admiration of total custom machines, probably few of which would ever pass engineering standards for safety and reliability. Such custom alterations and fabrications are then ridden at 60 mph or more, in traffic, with passengers. Lots of folks admire this. But if one talks of building a lift that propels a rider twenty feet in the air, safety standards and lack of feasibility are spoken of. I'm not trying to be a Smart A. I just find it interesting and puzzling.
