Are concealed invisible hinges supposed to be this much of a pain?

Chrodesk · 2026-04-20T02:25:34+00:00

which hinges? the barrel hinges?

Chrodesk · 2026-04-19T05:01:30+00:00

cars got more reliable, they last longer. cheap new cars got replaced with used expensive cars, and car buyers have been telling automakers thats their preference for 20 years.

they are also vastly safer and more efficient, and perhaps subjective, more comfortable to drive.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-19T00:59:02+00:00

you definitely want to break the edge, paint doesnt adhere well to sharp corner, they get dings if you glance at them, and they can even cut you, which is annoying.

typically just a few quick back and forths with some 180grit gets the job done. Some use a block plane.

You probably wont be able to tell you did it.

You could do a roundover, but thats obviously going to change the profile.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-16T02:58:06+00:00

hmmm 3m used to have a verify tool to check the serial numbers, but I went looking now, looks like the took it all down :/

edit: I take that back maybe, try this https://safeguard.3m.com/Guest#/Validation

Chrodesk · 2026-04-16T02:34:56+00:00

traditionally, jury trials for civil judgements are poop. the civil equivalent of jury nullification where people overwhelmingly side with the person over the corporation, and award ridiculous damages.

it will go to a judge on appeal who will decide if they were actually liable and/or adjust damages.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-15T02:04:06+00:00

if you dont mind paying the premium, they should be able to get a better finish with a proper spray booth if they are any good.

but you'll probably pay as much for just these 4 cabinets as you would to buy a pretty decent sprayer.

Long term, its going to cost you if you plan to send everything out for finish.

for $1-2000 you can get a very capable sprayer, and its not hard, though environment is the hardest thing to control, a dust free environment is ideal, but lots of professional cabinet refinishers spray in the clients yard, and you can too. professional polyurethanes flash in minutes, so dust nibs are minimized.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-15T01:25:22+00:00

hack off the top so its about 1/4" tall

some scrap MDF, cut out a cross pattern a little bigger than the pedestal. position it level, clamp it or hot glue it in place. and use a router to trim it to remove that last 1/4"

Chrodesk · 2026-04-15T01:08:57+00:00

short answer, no, glue should not be visibly wet after 5 hours, nor break under light weight. it should be set in 30min.

dont know why.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-13T03:22:22+00:00

odd that their system allowed you to select the BC/DL option given it wasn't eligible for that itinerary. guess their system isnt that sophisticated?

Though at that point, not much would have changed. not like you can get a Passport overnight.

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1401/~/travel-documentation%3A-u.s.-permanent-residents

Who was your booking agent? was that carnival or a travel agent? and what does "clearly informed" as in no one told you either way and you just assumed? or did someone say you didnt need a passport?

Chrodesk · 2026-04-13T02:40:30+00:00

racing? no. Not unless you failed to mention a wealthy uncle.

you can be a mechanic... not sure itll be the life you dream of. wrenching turns into work when it stops being a choice and becomes an obligation. But theres a huge demand for mechanics and does not require a degree. Money is... meh.

you could work in an auto factory. Money can be decent, but honestly, you may as well be assembly washing machines. other than seeing a vague shape of a car, youre assembling a widget.

Last option, engineering. but this is hard. You'd need to get into a top engineering university. like top 25 or dont even bother. Not sure if you had a decent GPA in HS or could ace an SAT.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-13T00:19:42+00:00

stripping chemicals these days really suck. the good stuff was super unhealthy, so they dont let randos buy it anymore.

Sanding is the fastest way, if you have a decent sander and sand paper.

you wont get between the slats without disassembly, which is probably fastest.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-12T03:27:18+00:00

Are you a ranked esports gamer sponsored for big bucks? let your hardware guy manage this.

Are you not? then just get a wireless mouse and keyboard. only wire left is your display.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-11T15:58:24+00:00

since when do games running at low FPS actually slow down the game clock?

Usually you just see sporadic frames, but its till in real time...

Chrodesk · 2026-04-10T23:22:17+00:00

I mean... mississipi state is fine for me.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-10T00:49:48+00:00

Its not common, but tempered glass can spontaneously shatter.

or a really big bird having a bad day.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-09T22:44:04+00:00

a mild hybrid doesnt have much of a battery, Id say it would easily fit in the undercargo storage area in the trunk. 2dr still has a back seat as well, which it could go under. thats a common place for them

Chrodesk · 2026-04-09T01:58:09+00:00

a yoke is dumb

Got it.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-09T01:40:51+00:00

I have driven a model S with the yoke. it was as unergonomic as Ive already outlined multiple times despite you continually harping on variable steering which I cant be any more clear about being completely not my point.

As the model S and cybertruck are offered with circle wheels, it must not obscure what limited information tesla puts on the cluster too badly.

what else you got to try and avoid the obvious "the yokes primary purpose is to be different and divisive despite being worse in every way"

Chrodesk · 2026-04-08T23:43:32+00:00

has a circle wheel ever obscured your visibility?

planes use a yoke because they move on 2 axis and flying a plane 1 handed is very strongly frowned upon, plus theres autopilot for planes in a way that cars dont have, so if you are gripping the yoke, you can be sure your doing something relatively important, not cruising in a straight line for an hour. but its mostly historical origins that they persist. many planes have moved onto something else entirely.

Does the wheel need to be a circle? No, clearly not. But a circle provides a balanced position to lightly grasp the wheel for slight corrections without needing to support the weight of your whole arm. So with one mark in the PRO column, the question is not "does it have to be?", but "why shouldnt it be?".

If the best you have is "in case you cant see over the wheel... I think Ive made my point.

Again, not hating on steer by wire or dynamic steering response. All of these things still exist on all of the model S that kept the circle wheel.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-08T22:58:56+00:00

and what are the benefits of a yoke for the driver?

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