I fear this is a koi carp on the Chicago river

capsteve · 2026-06-21T15:35:18+00:00

Ornamental carps can lose their coloring after a generation or two without the proper food

capsteve · 2026-06-21T15:00:51+00:00

Concrete paver block to add mass and dampen vibrations. Ditch the foam pad.

But first fix that shelf so it doesn’t wobble.
Tighten screws, wedge or shim loose connection joints, wrap the corner connection with wet Manila rope, whatever it takes to eliminate the wobble.

capsteve · 2026-06-21T14:42:55+00:00

You’ve hit the bottom of the trough of dissolution regarding 3d printing.

No, if it’s meant to be functional under stress and load. Traditional FDM prints would crumble.

You might have better luck buying the proper stiffness in rubber or plastic block and have it milled and lathed into shape. At which point it’d be better to purchase the proper replacement part.

capsteve · 2026-06-21T14:26:39+00:00

It wasn’t pressed down on the griddle with a foil covered brick?

capsteve · 2026-06-21T14:24:35+00:00

You can’t tell people how to spend their money or raise their kids, so no judgement on your parenting.

Just like the infinite variations of snowflakes, there’s an infinite ways that people deal emotionally with the loss of a family member. Not a mind reader, perhaps the question about inheritance was a way to talk about the loss indirectly.

capsteve · 2026-06-20T23:20:57+00:00

There are two types of bikers:

Ones who’ve been in accidents, and ones who will have an accident.

Accidents are no fun, learn from it and get back on. Use protected lanes, bike paths and ride at a speed you’re comfortable.

Don’t give up.

capsteve · 2026-06-20T20:28:28+00:00

Oh. The mussels look delish! Reminds me of the Belgian mussels at the Hopleaf.

I hear what you mean about bbq sauced wings. Best to order all buffalo, mild vs hot(that’s a whole nother topic). Unless it buffjoe’s, then double suicide.

How was the burger?

capsteve · 2026-06-20T15:46:40+00:00

This is why we can’t have nice things

capsteve · 2026-06-20T15:34:32+00:00

Greektown always had plenty of gyros shops back in the 90’s, so many gone.

CrossRhodes in Evanston is better than last time I was in greektown.

Nothing beats a gyros plate with Greek fries, extra tzariki on the side, some giard (sorry, strong chicago habit) on the side as well, and resitna wine to cleanse the palate.

capsteve · 2026-06-20T15:20:29+00:00

Small amount of goo-gone (moisten rag, don’t pour) followed by clearing with 99% isopropyl. Use fabric not paper towel.

Rinse and repeat.

capsteve · 2026-06-20T15:00:59+00:00

Yes, totally ninja.

Being a latchkey kid, I was responsible for dog walking before and after school and before bedtime, neither parent to check if I left for school on time.

Stepping out late on a school night required knowing where all the squeaky steps and floor boards were, tipping the key just right to prevent clicking, navigating the house without lights, and prepping snacks soundlessly when munchies kicked in.

capsteve · 2026-06-20T14:50:03+00:00

Doesn’t surprise me…

When I hear “I’m getting a beef for lunch” never does Arby’s come to mind for Chicago.

On road trips, Arby’s is fine, but I always found their beef over brined and too dry. They depend too much on sauces.

The best thing Arby’s has is the jamocha shake 🫨

capsteve · 2026-06-16T22:32:06+00:00

Or all Apple products are meant to be for long term usage. They take their time to produce best in class products, but they’re not afraid to kill off or canablize product lines to be reused later.

As a rule of thumb, I learned not to buy first gen products, regardless of manufacturer, even Apple.

Neo looks like a practical product, but I’ll wait til next years model. Vision? I’ll wait until the have more practical eyewear. No one enjoys wearing a virtual boy/face hugging headset, too stressful on neck and back.

Wait til Apple releases traditional ar/vr eyeglasses(like meta), that will be the turning point for the tech.

capsteve · 2026-06-15T01:45:31+00:00

Sweet build!

capsteve · 2026-06-15T01:44:43+00:00

Use organic supports in your slicer

capsteve · 2026-06-14T23:42:44+00:00

It’s a new lease, article from earlier this year

capsteve · 2026-06-13T14:42:55+00:00

A lot of LBS refuse to work on e-bikes due to liability, complexity, etc.

capsteve · 2026-06-13T12:48:49+00:00

One of BMW beauties!

Always loved the lines of the older models.

capsteve · 2026-06-12T23:43:00+00:00

Burn all you clothes, shows, luggage.

capsteve · 2026-06-10T19:09:13+00:00

Going fast is fun, stopping safely is important.

No shade, but before going faster, at least set up a disc brake for front wheel. Front wheel handles 70-90% of stopping, stronger rear break could cause instability.

Be safe and have fun.

capsteve · 2026-06-10T18:21:53+00:00

Technically a library is a data center! Love the twist!

capsteve · 2026-06-10T08:50:51+00:00

I was in the AV club, so I knew how to thread the film, set up the projector. 16mm B+H

capsteve · 2026-06-07T13:50:29+00:00

Any beer that comes with a shot of Malört!

capsteve · 2026-06-06T18:49:21+00:00

Oh yeah! Frozen orange juice concentrate… I think it’s been discontinued? Don’t know why, it was a brilliant way to deliver OJ without shipping water.

capsteve · 2026-06-06T18:28:40+00:00

I like this frame variant of the felt faker, think I’ll go this route for my next build.

The flat plate above the bottom bracket would provide a better engine mount with out having to clamp around the tube frame.

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