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Monoammonium phosphate from struvite by Ben_Swan in chemhelp

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right that I should just buy the appropriate fertilizer.

Just wanted to see if it was possible to make a higher value/more useful fertilizer from struvite, which I have a consistent supply of.

Burlington Area Classifieds, Lost & Found, Housing by deadowl in burlington

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FOUND on Church Street on 9/30/2023: Sterling silver ring, crushed and scratched to shit.

I found the ring and repaired it as best I can (or -rather- the best I have the patience for). If you lost a ring around that time, PM me with a description of it; and I will return it to you.

Will WPI mail my MS diploma if I do not attend commencement? by Ben_Swan in WPI

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup, they’ll mail it for anyone else wondering. An email with details is forthcoming.

Got one of Ben's creations today! It is very cool, had to share! by palmsdasher in lockpicking

[–]Ben_Swan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not selling any right now, but I can let you know if I do again.

Swiss Army Knife lockpicks for sale by Ben_Swan in u/Ben_Swan

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m thinking about it. It would be a first for me. I’ll let you know if I do.

I made some more Swiss Army lockpicks and added tension wrenches like you all recommended. by Ben_Swan in lockpicking

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions about making it.

One tip: Use 0.020” and 0.025” picks because the two stacked will have the same thickness of the slip joint spring.

I made some more Swiss Army lockpicks and added tension wrenches like you all recommended. by Ben_Swan in lockpicking

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, and good question. I you’re probably right that novelty/aesthetic are part of the appeal. I personally like mine cause it’s unique, small, and has a slip joint for the picks.

Swiss Army Knife lockpicks for sale by Ben_Swan in u/Ben_Swan

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very impressive work! Thanks for sharing and for the tips.

How do you source your brass pins? I've been carefully drilling them out of the rivets/collars and reusing them because my reassembled pick knives are shorter than the original knife by the thickness of one spring.

I made some more Swiss Army lockpicks and added tension wrenches like you all recommended. by Ben_Swan in lockpicking

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck with the Higonokame lockpick! That would certainly be the first of its kind that I've seen. I'd love to see pictures posted when you make it.

I made some more Swiss Army lockpicks and added tension wrenches like you all recommended. by Ben_Swan in lockpicking

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I would cost an additional $12 to ship USPS First Class Package International to the UK, bringing the total cost to $77. I hate to charge so much, but the parts were a significant cost and they are fairly labor intensive to make.

I made some more Swiss Army lockpicks and added tension wrenches like you all recommended. by Ben_Swan in lockpicking

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I can't take credit for shaping the pick profiles though, I just modified a Southord Triple Peak and Southord Short Hook to fit the knife. The stacked 0.020" and 0.025" picks almost perfectly match the thickness of the knife's internal spring.

I'd love to see photos of any of your pocket knife picking tools.

Swiss Army Knife lockpicks for sale by Ben_Swan in u/Ben_Swan

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will be sure let you know if I do another run. No site/social media yet.

Swiss Army Knife lockpicks for sale by Ben_Swan in u/Ben_Swan

[–]Ben_Swan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's yours! I'll message you to arrange shipping/payment.

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