Want this job? React fast? Taking down smoke stack.

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In summary, the conversation discusses the recent BBC video clip of a worker weakening a tall smoke stack, and the potential dangers and benefits of using this method over explosives. It is suggested that this method allows for easier cleanup and more predictable falling patterns, and is also cheaper. The conversation also mentions that this technique has been used for thousands of years, and is only dangerous if not done properly.
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BBC had video clip of a worker presumably weakening a tall smoke stack. Looks somewhat dangerous. See,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaR4cjqJ3Is#t=21

Why weaken it? Why not just use explosives?
 
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Ease of cleanup (as it falls in a nice line, instead of a giant pile) and predictability in how it will fall (so it doesn't crush nearby buildings/walls/etc. Plus it's cheaper than designing and executing a controlled explosion.
 
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Spinnor said:
Looks somewhat dangerous.

People have been cutting down big trees that that was for thousands of years. It's only dangerous if you do it wrong ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JteV8r8YnN0
 

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