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A '''wedge''' is a [[simple machine]] used to increase the ease of splitting an object, particularly [[wood]], into two parts. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is equal to the length of its slope divided by the thickness of its widest part.<ref>http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/simpMach/sm1.swf</ref> | A '''wedge''' is a [[simple machine]] used to increase the ease of splitting an object, particularly [[wood]], into two parts. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is equal to the length of its slope divided by the thickness of its widest part.<ref>http://www.cosi.org/files/Flash/simpMach/sm1.swf</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==See Also== |
| + | * [[Ax]] | ||
| + | * [[Tools]] | ||
| + | * [[Essay:Invest_in_tangibles|Invest in tangibles: Tools]] | ||
| − | + | ==Bibliography== | |
| + | * [[James Wesley Rawles|Rawles, James Wesley]], ''[[Tools for Survival]]: What You Need to [[Survive]] When You’re on Your Own'', [[Plume]]/[[Penguin Books]], 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, [https://www.amazon.com/review/R2CUQ89CXOYB48 Reviews], [https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Tools-for-Survival-Audiobook/B00QFUC7BE [[Audible.com]] Audio book], [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452298121 [[Amazon.com]] Paperback] | ||
| − | [[Category:Simple Machines]] | + | ==External Links== |
| + | * [https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Tools Search for Tools on [[Duck Duck Go]] [[Privacy]] search engine] | ||
| + | * [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452298121 Tools for Survival on Amazon.com] | ||
| + | * [http://survivalblog.com/all-american_tool_manufacturers All-American Tool Manufacturers article on [[The Survival Blog]]] - See [[:Category:Made in USA Tool Manufacturers| Made in USA Tool Manufacturers]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.survivalblog.com/listoflists.xls List of Tools] | ||
| + | * [http://survivalblog.com/letter_re_tool_chest_needs_of Tool Chest Needs of the [[Survivalist]]] | ||
| + | * [http://survivalblog.com/letter_re_hand_wood_splitting_tools Hand Wood Splitting Tools - [[The Survival Blog]]] | ||
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| + | [[Category : Simple Machines]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Tools]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Survivalism]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Forestry]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Permaculture]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Gardening]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Agriculture]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Manufacturing]] | ||
| + | [[Category : Industry]] | ||
Revision as of 15:58, December 30, 2014
A wedge is a simple machine used to increase the ease of splitting an object, particularly wood, into two parts. The mechanical advantage of a wedge is equal to the length of its slope divided by the thickness of its widest part.[1]
See Also
Bibliography
- Rawles, James Wesley, Tools for Survival: What You Need to Survive When You’re on Your Own, Plume/Penguin Books, 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, Reviews, Audible.com Audio book, Amazon.com Paperback