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Re: Lignin fiber matrix (wood) as a chassis material

I sorry the STL judges were not impressed. I was your inspector at Peachtree and I was very impressed. You had one if not the best designed and it was very well executed. Your robots bordered on being elegant.

I talked today to one the inspectors at STL and he was of the same impression.

You robot has also made us question our entire design approach. We are currently working on designs using both plywood and a wood truss with gussets. Think DeHaviland Mosquito, Bellanca and Morgan. We also are on the fourth version of a wooden wheel with pneumatic tires.

Thanks for the inspiration.