Will it Burn - Episode 1 (Fresnel Lens)

Ever use a magnifying glass to smoke something? Ever wonder what a really, really big lens could do? Dr. Blip wondered too, and when he saw a 3x4' Fresnel lens offered by American Science and Surplus, he just had to see what it would do to a hard drive. Here are the results, in the first of a series of "Will it Burn" videos, wherein we explore the combustibility of various items in the safety of the Nevada desert. Yes this is a knock-off of --er-- inspired by "Will it Blend" -- and it's much, much more fun (and more dangerous, as you will see in the out-take).

Enjoy this first installment, and please post your comments. We're interested in your feedback, including ideas about what to "focus" on next.

Please note: no live PC components were harmed in the making of this film.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• fresnel
• lens
• burn
• fire
• melt
• magnify
• magnification
• focus
• pc
• computer
• parts
• hardware
• electronics

[kellerchch]

can't stop laughing at the maniac voice - who taught him how to sing. ;-)

[pcdoctordiags]

Come on now, you know the burning "boys" was hilarious too! ;)

[ShineSplitter]

O___________________________o

[Rieksfier]

ohhhh...hard drive smoke, don't breathe this.

[sighdeath]

im making a series called will it burn as well, but mine is with a lighter

[bucketofcheats]

Flying Dutch Man is that you?

[scotfreak]

this is soooo fucking gay

[AsculaTheNinga]

"Don't urt the boys!" Hilarious

[david96888]

@LiquidChem I thought burning meant actually catching on fire.

[LiquidChem]

@fibiger12 they are using a tv screen

[LiquidChem]

@derevo2 get one in the garbage next time someone throws out big screen tv.

[LiquidChem]

@david96888 thats what burning actually means, yes.