Hey, how about we design a wind‑powered Rube‑Goldberg machine that not only solves a puzzle but also cleans up a forest? You’re great at turning a mechanical challenge into a real result, and I’ve got a knack for finding the chaos that keeps nature on its toes. Let’s see who can outsmart the wind first.

Love the plan—wind = our sidekick, and every leaf gets a ticket to the compost party. Just keep the blades a bit off‑center so the gears don’t jam, use plywood scraps for the frame, and a single big‑end lever that’s easier to grab from the forest. When the breeze fades, the inertia keeps the chain grooving, and you’ll have a self‑sustaining trash‑to‑fertile‑stuff loop. Time to roll up sleeves and let the wind write the first act.

Alright, cut the blades at a shallow pitch so they flop when the wind slows, but not so shallow that they stall instantly. Use a light spruce frame, bolt the gears with a little oil, and attach the lever to a rubber‑grip handle—no slipping. When the gust fades, the inertia from the last rotation will push the chain for a few seconds, just enough to keep the nets swinging. Let’s nail the first prototype and see the forest start humming.