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How to Build a 17-ft Wind Turbine

agentfive writes "The people over at Treehugger have found an amazing little article on how to build a 17ft - 3kW+ output Wind Turbine. Apparently this is the latest project of OtherPower.com and the site has a variety of other engergy saving/producing projects including a Homebrew Maytag Gas Battery charger."

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  1. Beautiful! by 0110011001110101 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'll take 2 please, mounted side by side, in opposite directions, my current window fan just isn't cuttin the mustard...

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  2. Slashdot is brought to you by Sears Craftsman by TripMaster+Monkey · · Score: 5, Funny

    DIY stories so far today:
    Homebuilt 19" Mini-ITX Server Rack
    The Floating Powerbook
    A Practical Guide to DIY LCD Projectors
    How to Build a 17-ft Wind Turbine

    And it's only 2:45pm EST.
    Did Bob Vila donate a large sum of money to Slashdot or something?

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  3. 3 KW....pfffft by charnov · · Score: 4, Funny

    Hey, all I want to know is how many birds it'll kill...we have a real starling problem where I live.

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  4. Perfect! by mogrify · · Score: 4, Funny

    I've been looking for something like this. Now I just need a death ray to use on my homeowner's association and I'll be good to go.

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  5. apparently they need another wind turbine by Ubergrendle · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... to power their websites.

    slashdot effect in... er... effect.

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