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    Is a playing-card machine gun faster and more accurate than the world’s best card thrower?

    Nov. 2, 2018

    In a recent video, YouTuber Mark Rober tested his ridiculous invention against the skills of Rick Smith, Jr., the world’s best card thrower.

    What happens when an engineer with a passion for extreme DIY projects has too much free time on his hands? You end up with the creation of a playing-card machine gun. In a recent video, YouTuber Mark Rober tested his ridiculous invention against the skills of Rick Smith Jr., the world’s best card thrower.

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    Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

    Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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