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Free Fresnel Lenses

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Jan 13, 2021 at 3:42 pm #3693624

David Gardner
BPL Member

@gearmaker
Locale: Northern California

Minimum order was more than I need. Great for map reading and as an emergency fire starter. I have 10 extra. PM your address and I’ll mail you one.

Jan 13, 2021 at 4:29 pm #3693633

Steve M
BPL Member

@steve-2
Locale: Eastern Washington

PM sent.

Jan 13, 2021 at 6:56 pm #3693652

Steofan M
BPL Member

@simaulius
Locale: Bohemian Alps

PM sent!

Thanks so very much!

Jan 13, 2021 at 9:01 pm #3693674

David Gardner
BPL Member

@gearmaker
Locale: Northern California

7 left. Here’s a picture of the sub-1 gm emergency fire starters:

Jan 14, 2021 at 12:49 pm #3693778

David Gardner
BPL Member

@gearmaker
Locale: Northern California

4 left

Jan 14, 2021 at 1:18 pm #3693783

Matthew / BPL
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@matthewkphx

I am under the impression Fresnel is pronounced fruh-nel. Not frez-nel.

Any opinions?

Jan 14, 2021 at 2:23 pm #3693789

Steve M
BPL Member

@steve-2
Locale: Eastern Washington

Well, I once heard about someone visiting Hawaii and was confused about the various pronunciations (Hawaii) that he heard. He finally asked an older local and was told it was pronounced “Ha-Vye-E”. He then thanked the man profusely, who then replied “You’re Velcome”!

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Jan 14, 2021 at 2:41 pm #3693792

Todd T
BPL Member

@texasbb
Locale: Pacific Northwest

I am under the impression Fresnel is pronounced fruh-nel. Not frez-nel.

In college I was taught to say FERN-zuhl. Some websites say fray-NEL.

Jan 14, 2021 at 4:52 pm #3693809

Michael B
BPL Member

@mikebergy

I’m making a couple of packs for my buddy’s son and daughter, and if you’re willing to ship a couple, I’d love to include them in the pack so they can set fires in their backyard – it’ll be great fun. I believe you have my address.

Jan 14, 2021 at 5:14 pm #3693815

David Gardner
BPL Member

@gearmaker
Locale: Northern California

You got it Mike.

It’s the name of the French engineer who invented them. The s is definitely silent. “Fray-nell” is one acceptable pronunciation.

One left!

Jan 15, 2021 at 10:01 am #3693924

David Gardner
BPL Member

@gearmaker
Locale: Northern California

All gone
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