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(Created page with "<!-- In nautical use, a capstan is a vertical axel, with some radius, that is used multiplies rotational force, and often with a ratchet of sorts, so similar to a winch, windlass, hydraulically powered versions in railroads, and other such constructions. Initially probably just a wooden barrel with sticks attached, later versions were iron and could stand more force. In tape players, the capstan is still used as a multiplier, turning rotation into torque (often as...") |
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