+1 on the astonishingness (hm...) of mechanics in general, and Linotypes in particular. Some time ago I watched a fairly good movie on how they work. I think it

+1 on the astonishingness (hm...) of mechanics in general, and Linotypes in particular. Some time ago I watched a fairly good movie on how they work. I think it was this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzilaRwoMus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzilaRwoMus . Those things not jamming every fifteen seconds is nothing short of a miracle. Some useless knowledge for everyone who is curious. =)