replication, or big machines from small ones was Re: Soliciting Feedback:OS

I wondered about this too. Large mills are built on castings, so I
don't see how they can make themselves.

On 7/25/06, ballendo <ballendo@...> wrote:
> >In CCED, R Rogers <rogersmach@...> wrote:
>
> >The old adage that "the only machine that can reproduce itself is
> >the engine lathe" (or Bridgeport depending on who's saying it) is an
> >interesting claim but unfortunately with little merit.
>
> Really?