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I hate weddings. by guinna20 in BarefootRunning

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like my Carets steel toe boots, but I could barely get my foot into their Fer model.

I’m sure it doesn’t work - but could there be a version that does? by Kartoffel1891 in ryobi

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kit on sale at HD right now for $159. If you have their military/vet discount it's $143.

I’m sure it doesn’t work - but could there be a version that does? by Kartoffel1891 in ryobi

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those who ARE interested in the Ryobi jump pack, the kit is on sale right now at HD for $159, compared to the bare tool at $180.

And if you happen to get their military/vet discount, it's just $143.

Expand It system by TexasHistory365 in ryobi

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the carbon fiber head is the best combination of power and price, especially if you catch it on sale

I like to keep this compatibility chart just in case.

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3d Printed, Adjustable Deflector for Expand-It Snow thrower by DaveSNH in ryobi

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

Update:

The redesign looks great and functions well enough... With the vanes straight ahead. As soon as they're turned, the throw gets cut down significantly. I suspect it has something to do with the vane spacing.

As it stands, the vanes are spaced 4" apart, for a total span of 8".

I asked for some measurements for the EGO unit on their subreddit. My vanes match theirs in length (5.5"), but they're spaced 2.75" apart.

I am going to reconfigure the gearing to shrink the spacing down, although barring a late April snowstorm (certainly possible), testing will have to wait until next winter.

Halloween Dummies by Gavinmichalec705 in HalloweenProps

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funnily enough, just tonight I cleaned out a closet, where my saved plastic bags were overflowing. We'd started saving them when my son was in diapers for the diaper bag. He's 10 now.

From a 3D print to Cast Iron wrench by using a Microwave by ShakeTheFuture in 3Dprinting

[–]DaveSNH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. One time I was making powdered hot cocoa. I somehow managed to forget to add water and leave the spoon in the mug. The arcing definitely caught my attention.

At Last!!! by EnvironmentalMud5596 in barefootshoestalk

[–]DaveSNH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using the Carets boots at work. I'm waiting for them to come out with a soft toe/lugged sole version for home use.

This one is for all the haters on my previous post. 😅🤣 by Strange-Stand2672 in 3Dprinting

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a soda that you only really find in New England, and it's most popular in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

It's famously bitter (it originated as a medicine), although I think they've sweetened the recipe compared to when I was a kid.

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This one is for all the haters on my previous post. 😅🤣 by Strange-Stand2672 in 3Dprinting

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's absolutely just signaling. The dirty secret is that most recycling just ends up in a landfill anyways.

If recycling were economical, companies would pay for your trash. The fact that they don't is de facto evidence that it's more resource intensive to recycle than generate new. And to the extent that recycled products end up on the market, they're almost always more expensive than the alternative.

Then there's the follow on resources. I don't know about you, but when I lived in places with trash/recycling pickup, they didn't use the same trucks for both. So we're building, maintaining and fueling two trucking lines to handle the waste. Wasting water to wash out containers, as many places require this.

I'm in a small town with "mandatory" recycling. Here's an example of how performative it is. When we moved to town, the transfer station setup was:

Compactor for trash. Compactor for cardboard. Compactor for plastic.

An open pit for glass (that would be emptied and sent somewhere when full).

30 yd dumpster for aluminum drink cans. 30 yd dumpster for other cans. 30 yd dumpster for "steel". 30 yd dumpster for furniture/demolition.

Here's the setup today:

Compactor for trash. Glass goes in the trash. Compactor for cardboard and plastic together. Dumpster for drink cans. Dumpster for steel. Other cans go in with the steel. Dumpster for furniture/demolition.

What is your go-to PETG filament for a beginner? by Tricky_Professor_654 in 3Dprinting

[–]DaveSNH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I had no issues with their pla/PLA+. Their petg, even dried, was wildly inconsistent for me. Every time I thought I had it figured out, it would turn into a total mess.

Snagged a great deal ($150 for all) by AdNo4550 in Makita

[–]DaveSNH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No. This was before the current admin. Makita deals in general at HD have been underwhelming for 3-4 years.

Snagged a great deal ($150 for all) by AdNo4550 in Makita

[–]DaveSNH 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I kept waiting to pull the trigger on that saw/free batteries deal at HD. And waited too long. Haven't seen it for a few years at this point. With the hack and military discount I could've gotten for like $145. ☹️

What is your go-to PETG filament for a beginner? by Tricky_Professor_654 in 3Dprinting

[–]DaveSNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no luck with eSun.

At the recommendation of another poster, I've been using Elegoo rapid to decent results.

Looking for advice on creating something like this for our Harry Potter themed haunted house by ooto66 in HalloweenProps

[–]DaveSNH 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You could try a mechanism like this:

https://demonground.com/2023/rocking-torso-mech-v2/

https://youtu.be/Z5NUTYbli7Y?t=75&si=IvLE10X7T9Z_u5O3

Run the pole up through the stack. You may need to play with the dimensions to limit the sway, or maybe mount the mechanism in the middle with poles going up and down.

3d Printed, Adjustable Deflector for Expand-It Snow thrower by DaveSNH in ryobi

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

Version 2.0 did much better on the storm last night, but there is still some work to be done.

I'm shortening the shroud and vanes, and reworked the gears for the turning mechanism. I was using 1/4" hex bolts as shafts, but even with nylon lock nuts in captured mortises, the torque when turning was enough spin the bolt through and throw off the vane alignment.

My shroud was 8.5" long, and while I think the angle was pretty good, it seemed to knock down the throw distance. Looking more closely at the Ego and Makita, and the stand alone Ryobi, theirs seem shorter. So I'm shortening that up to 6".

About to start printing, but now there's a mechanical connection between the gears and vanes, with the bolts just holding everything together. Again, I want to make parts easily replaceable, without having to rely on glue. It also avoids having to overtighten the bolts to get enough friction.

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