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Biomimetics for DesignersCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780500296387 Year: 2021 Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd Description: Biomimetics imitating life's natural processes is one of the hottest areas of design research and inspiration. The natural world contains infinite examples of how to achieve complex behaviours and applications by using simple materials in a clever way, as all organisms make use of limited raw materials to survive. In the popular imagination, the best
Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9780500296387
Year: 2021
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
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Biomimetics - imitating life's natural processes - is one of the hottest areas of design research and inspiration. The natural world contains infinite examples of how to achieve complex behaviours and applications by using simple materials in a clever way, as all organisms make use of limited raw materials to survive. In the popular imagination, the best-known example is the microscopic 'hook' on burrs that led to the development of Velcro, but there are many more applications, from kingfisher beaks inspiring the shape of bullet trains to shark skin being used as a model for advanced swimsuits.
This book presents many examples, showing each natural phenomenon alongside its application, with an accessible explanation of the biology and the story of the design. While most are concrete examples that have already been developed, others point the way to what might be possible for an enterprising designer, providing a starting point for creativity. This timely overview is the perfect introduction for designers of all disciplines, and a reminder that inspiration may be just down the garden path.
With 439 illustrations
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★★★★★ 5
Made of carbide steel material and has high hardness characteristic
The shank that fits into the drill has three flattened surfaces, making them less likely to slip in the chuck. Much much easier to use than hand reamers!!!
NOT AS DESCRIBED: The title says these are both carbon steel and carbide steel, but they are not the same. carbon steel and carbide are not the same; they are fundamentally different materials with distinct properties. Carbon steel is a metal alloy of iron and carbon, known for flexibility and toughness. Carbide (often Tungsten Carbide) is a ceramic-like, extremely hard, and brittle compound used for cutting, offering much higher wear resistance and heat tolerance.
These have the look and feel of carbide, and not carbon. In my expert opinion.
Most tires are "steel belted radial" and it is hard to ream through the steel belts by hand. I have spent HOURS trying to ream through difficult tire punctures by hand! These bits make quick work of the process. If needed, the sizes can be used gradually from smallest to largest. They leave a smooth sided hole which is less prone to leakage when the tire plug is inserted.
Excellent value for the money! Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Makes plugging faster
It makes to process of plugging a tire a lot faster. I think you need to use a drill with these. Unless you had a hand drill with a chuck to tighten down on the bits, you probably wouldn't be able to use like a t-handle because you couldn't pull the reamer bits out. Just in case you were thinking of keeping this in a roadside emergency kit. It turns probably a 30 minute job into a 5 minute job with a drill though. I attached a picture of the hole after I was done reaming with all 3 sizes up to the largest.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2025
★★★★★ 5
These work great.
Size: CB-M03H
These work great, and is much easier than a hand reamer. Quality seems good as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
GOOD QUALITY
Size: CB-M03
WORKS GREAT
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Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good price
Size: CB-M03H
Good price appears sturdy good instructions
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026