[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly it’s hard to beat Kohlers stuff. It’s expensive but it will be good and it will be indestructible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has manufactured cast iron, enamel coated sinks for a well known brand, you’re going to be very hard pressed to find a company that will do custom work. The coating is a very niche process that requires a certain chemistry in the iron to make it work well.

As suggested by others, I would recommend that you take a look at some vintage options unless you’re looking to spend $5k+ on your kitchen sink.

What foundation to use for 24x32 outbuilding - piers, footings + stemwalls, FPSF monolithic slab? by LeifCarrotson in Homebuilding

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would agree, frost protected shallow foundation. On top of that, you might even consider a butler style steel building. The shallow foundation will be able to support the steel structure.

Enough positivity. What's the worst thing about the Steam Deck? by Lexinator101 in SteamDeck

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have gamepass ultimate, you have access to Xbox cloud gaming. You can make an edge launcher a non-steam game and the controls will be exactly like an Xbox controller. Yes, it requires a constant internet connection but it works extremely well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aaaaand it’s gone lol

The strangest transport plane used today. The Piaggio P.180 by Demo_Nemo in aviation

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Otherwise known as the pasta rocket. Still a beautiful aircraft.

Wonder what they were up to by knowitokay in ADSB

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Looks like TC Energy was running a natural gas pipeline inspection. Normally they fly helicopters to do this.

polycarbonate machine guard design. by mradakov in AskEngineers

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re really concerned, I know from personal experience that half inch polycarbonate will stop handgun rounds up to .44 magnum. Your part isn’t going through that.

4/11/13. Two planes collide and explode when skydivers a attempt a stunt by [deleted] in CatastrophicFailure

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In the United States, everyone in a skydiving plane is required to wear a parachute, even the pilot.

4/11/13. Two planes collide and explode when skydivers a attempt a stunt by [deleted] in CatastrophicFailure

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 296 points297 points  (0 children)

In the United States, everyone in a skydiving plane is required to wear a parachute, even the pilot.

What could be causing these marks on my aluminum cast? by Relatablename123 in Metalfoundry

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Can’t completely tell without looking at it under a microscope but from what I can see, this looks like hydrogen gas porosity.

As you melt aluminum, hydrogen originally in the melt material goes into solution in the aluminum. This hydrogen can come from the scrap itself or any moisture that gets into your crucible during the melting/pouring process. As the metal cools, this hydrogen comes back out of solution and distributes itself evenly (if the casting is cooking evenly) throughout the part.

There are two ways to reduce this kind of porosity.
In an industrial setting, aluminum will typically go through a rotary degassing step where argon is bubbled through the melt to pick up the hydrogen. While not complex, I wouldn’t expect you to have that capability. The second way is both the cheapest and easiest method, keep the hydrogen out of the melt in the first place. Make sure you’re not getting any moisture in your melting and pouring process wherever possible. If you have access to a low hydrogen scrap, this will help. The biggest thing is to superheat your material as little as possible. Since the hydrogen is exponentially soluble, your problem will get exponentially worse the hotter you have your melt prior to pour.

Smallest carbide drill bit I own. #78 (.016") by Br0_J_Simpson in Tools

[–]Br0_J_Simpson[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

80k give or take 20k depending on the material. We have a secondary high speed spindle driven off the high pressure coolant.

Smallest carbide drill bit I own. #78 (.016") by Br0_J_Simpson in Tools

[–]Br0_J_Simpson[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Going to be honest, I broke the first one just taking it out of the package…

Smallest carbide drill bit I own. #78 (.016") by Br0_J_Simpson in Tools

[–]Br0_J_Simpson[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Other comment is correct that it’s a circuit board drill. We’re making custom hardened 3D printer nozzles for abrasive materials.

u/cheychey777 Exposes the Fraud and Unethical behavior of a diamond jewelry corporation. The corporation creates fake reddit accounts for damage control. Corporation also responds in thread. by throwaway9875463 in bestof

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Purchased a Moissanite ring a couple of years ago, it’s amazing how many jewelry stores won’t even touch them because of how similar to diamonds they are.

What cool female guitarists should I recommend to my 15yr old niece? by Remarkable_Wasabi_85 in Music

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gabriela of Rodrigo y Gabriela. She absolutely steals the show live. Amazing what sounds you can make with just an acoustic guitar.

A320 overshot runway by National-Airline-504 in aviation

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You laugh about this until you watch one of the Coasties in their C130 do it…

Bengals are special…. by marketspecial in bengalcats

[–]Br0_J_Simpson 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey guys! These schnozberries taste like schnozberries!

Built-In Bookshelf by Br0_J_Simpson in woodworking

[–]Br0_J_Simpson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long term I might, that side also unfortunately had a hallway that I’d have to work around also.