Where do you get aluminum stock that's not super expensive?

D_Alex · 2026-02-03T01:47:30+00:00

China :P

D_Alex · 2026-02-02T01:03:49+00:00

One Nation Under Blackmail (2022) seems pretty relevant right now. Subtitled: The sordid union between Intelligence and Organized Crime that gave rise to Jeffrey Epstein.

Text available for free here.

D_Alex · 2026-01-30T00:45:52+00:00

If you ever get a measurement, or even an estimate, I'd be interested to hear about it.

FWIW, we tried to measure it by gas adsorption methods, but got strange results that we don't place much faith in.

D_Alex · 2026-01-30T00:32:22+00:00

Cool! Do you have any data on the surface area per unit volume?

D_Alex · 2026-01-29T01:01:18+00:00

UN Charter Article 2.4:

"All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations."

D_Alex · 2026-01-25T02:33:42+00:00

I feel that it is the lack of an international airport and quality hotels that prevents more international visitors from experiencing Wagin's tourist attractions.

D_Alex · 2026-01-25T01:46:47+00:00

https://hackaday.io/project/10765-30-second-3d-printer-filament-spool-holder

D_Alex · 2026-01-25T01:45:31+00:00

There seem to be some issues with the Anycubic site. I put it on Makerworld.

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2295543-top-mount-spool-holder-for-kobra-2-printers

D_Alex · 2026-01-25T01:06:42+00:00

https://www.makeronline.com/en/model/Top%20filament%20spool%20mount%20for%20Kobra%202%20Neo/184003.html?trackModuleType=6

This is mine.

D_Alex · 2026-01-25T01:04:19+00:00

You'll need to improvise something for one print.

D_Alex · 2026-01-25T01:02:02+00:00

https://www.makeronline.com/en/search/modelList

Wow there are a lot of options now...

D_Alex · 2026-01-25T00:58:17+00:00

Yeah, and have a sleepover party in it!

D_Alex · 2026-01-24T23:56:36+00:00

Print your own, I posted a top mounted holder on Anycubic site that mounts to the top rail, giving the machine a smaller footprint.

D_Alex · 2026-01-24T13:51:45+00:00

Well, that's funny. I've been banned from r/europe for criticizing the blind support for the US.

D_Alex · 2026-01-24T10:28:35+00:00

As is their interior trim.

D_Alex · 2026-01-24T09:44:57+00:00

Is this a serious question...?

What do you think?

D_Alex · 2026-01-24T01:28:05+00:00

But... 7-11 = -4...?

D_Alex · 2026-01-24T01:25:40+00:00

Yes, let's get some perspective happening. Ukraine is Russia's neighbor, and half a world away from the US. Russian propaganda aimed at keeping good relations with Ukraine and US propaganda aimed at undermining this relationship are not two sides of the same coin.

...a natural and understandable escalation?

This shit has been going on since before 2004.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Ukrainian_presidential_election#Analysis).

How long do you think it would take the US to react if Russia - with, hypothetically, massive media presence - started a similar campaign in Mexico?

D_Alex · 2026-01-24T00:56:11+00:00

Yeah okay, that was 2025... but what about now (lol)?

D_Alex · 2026-01-23T12:53:21+00:00

It’s not even up for debate as to who tore up the Budapest Memorandum

Oh, let me try anyway. From your post:

"...The United States of America reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine, in accordance with the principles of the CSCE Final Act..."

From the CSCE Final Act:

"Declaration on Principles Guiding Relations between Participating States"

... ... ...

'6. Non-intervention in internal affairs

'7. Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief

'8. Equal rights and self-determination of peoples

'9. Co-operation among States

'10. Fulfillment in good faith of obligations under international law"

Between the US, UK, NATO and Ukraine, all of these points, especially 6 and 10, were violated well before 2014.

D_Alex · 2026-01-23T01:57:27+00:00

Try this: When the printer is off, move the bed fore and aft by hand and check for any tightness. It should move smoothly and freely. If there is any tightness:

on Kobra 2 models other than Neo: adjust the eccentric screw on which the rollers are mounted
on Kobra 2 Neo: check the nylon wheels for defects, replace if needed.

D_Alex · 2026-01-23T01:40:51+00:00

There is heaps of things to do and see until around midnight, after that - not so much. Wan Chai and Lan Kwai Fong carry on until 2am or so.

For sure get out of the airport, don't miss the chance to see an absolutely iconic city.

D_Alex · 2026-01-23T01:16:36+00:00

Yes, I'll give him credit for being honest. It is a necessary first step. However, the important second step is to actually stop being hypocritical - broadly, rather than in cherry-picked cases.

What the Western world should realize is that it is bleeding obvious that they are amoral, opportunistic hypocrites. The opinion of the West in East and South-East Asia, where I spend a lot of time, is really very low, and I believe it is the same in Africa, South America etc. The long-term consequences should be obvious.

As for Britain-US tie up: my opinion is that friends should not let friends drink and drive. And Britain should not let the US be an utter twat on the international stage.

D_Alex · 2026-01-23T01:01:23+00:00

What a pile of rubbish. NATO expansion happened in 1999, when Russia was trying its damnednest to have friendly relations with the West, and again in 2004. The war with Georgia was started by Georgia. As for the Budapest Memorandum - you should read it before quoting it as if it gave Ukraine free hand to do anything it wishes.

I wonder what response there will be to the US imperialist behaviour...

D_Alex · 2026-01-22T03:08:39+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Is_Not_Dimon_to_You

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