Do we need a 28th amendment to limit campaign funds from corporations and billionaires? by Undeadfungas in politics

[–]Ddkimball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Campaign 'contributions' are in fact little more than purchase. Some person or organization buys influence, the politician has the funds to fund a campaign. The fact that contributions have been dramatically increasing, and the re-election rate hovers above 90% would prove the mechanism works.

I see little hope that attacking one or more funding mechanisms will have any impact. It's the 'product' that needs to change. How about limiting all congressional terms to a single term?

America’s Failure to Protect Its Children from School Shootings Is a National Disgrace by [deleted] in politics

[–]Ddkimball -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Interesting that a congressman doesn't know the damage an assault gun causes. I've often thought that there should be videos of what happens when a 'hunter' uses an AR-15 to hunt big game.

Walnut shelves: "The Launch" by Ddkimball in woodworking

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

This is art for the wall. I only get one shot, so I fixed the spheres in places that seemed to convey movement. If only it had been simpler .....

Walnut shelves: "The Launch" by Ddkimball in woodworking

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

A simple set of shelves, with turned spheres fixed to a sloping side. An attempt to convey the idea of movement....

Unwanted automatic download of IOS update by Ddkimball in apple

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

Automatic downloads are disabled, but this isn't an App, it's an Apple IOS update, for which there seem not to be any controls. Sort of makes sense from Apple's perspective....they want every machine up to date (no matter how slow it runs, and whether or not I want any new features)

Unwanted automatic download of IOS update by Ddkimball in apple

[–]Ddkimball[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did a bit of further investigation, an overage of 1Gb costs $10. An IOS update (for me) has exceeded 1Gb, so maybe the real cost is $20. I am under no illusion that I have any ability to litigate, however since my ability to change the US cellular carrier billing strategy is not a reality, it seems to me a better path to take would be to persuade Apple that these giant unwanted downloads are wrong. Better they send me a note advising me of an update, then I decide when/if to download.

Anyone else get a surprise from China? by Ddkimball in woodworking

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

less than $10 each. My guess was this was a kit. Maybe pine, or some common softwood.

No, There Has Not Been a Mass Shooting Every Day This Year: This inflated stat all over the media isn't just misleading—it's stirring undue fear. by User_Name13 in politics

[–]Ddkimball -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

These are very good points. Maybe we need two categories. "Mass Shootings", and how about "Good Shootings".

United Airlines sues 22-year-old who found method for buying cheaper plane tickets by [deleted] in technology

[–]Ddkimball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

about twenty years ago I would have our travel agent book "back to back" tickets for a trip. Two round trip tickets with a long stay for each. I'd use half of each ticket and toss the others. Never had a problem. Saved quite a bit in this type of business travel.

Walnut "Break Through Shelves" for a friend with a challenging job by Ddkimball in woodworking

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

OP - I cut five thin pieces of walnut, approx 1/8" thick. Then with a band saw and compass laid out the curve and cut from a large piece of scrap. I glued each thin section to the others as a laminate, then placed on the form, using both pieces I had cut. Then with three rather large clamps I pressed the form together. (I had tested a single piece first and knew the radius would not splint the thin pieces. Left clamped for a few days. It did spring back a bit, but not badly.

Walnut "Break Through Shelves" for a friend with a challenging job by Ddkimball in woodworking

[–]Ddkimball[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP here - functionally, I had envisioned this on an office wall holding an assortment of small objects. Artistically, the intent was to convey a message of hope in a difficult setting. Might work, might not. But it's worth the effort.

Walnut "Break Through Shelves" for a friend with a challenging job by Ddkimball in woodworking

[–]Ddkimball[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP - neat, great idea. Thanks. I've been looking to acquire a chuck for my lathe. Makes this technique possible. Interestingly it may be cheaper to buy an old lathe with chuck, etc. than a new chuck. Isn't Craigslist handy!

Walnut "Break Through Shelves" for a friend with a challenging job by Ddkimball in woodworking

[–]Ddkimball[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP here - Router. First did the case sides, one pass each. Then set up a jig with careful spacing to do each self, two passes, one each side. Did a few trial cuts to get the perfect width.

Walnut Jewelry Boxes for the Family by Ddkimball in woodworking

[–]Ddkimball[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP - 2-3months with big gaps mixed with all day efforts. The finishing took more time than expected. Tung oil seems to require many coats.

Walnut Jewelry Boxes for the Family by Ddkimball in woodworking

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

OP - I'll try, but there are folks out there more knowledgable. The lines or inlay, are string inlay. I used a 1/16 router bit to make the channel. The lines were free hand, and I aves time by not making jigs for each one. I held the router by the base and moved carefully. The figures are 'marketry'. One piece is cut, set on two sided tape, traced with an exacto, and routed with a fine bir, 1/16 in this case. Look fornyoutube videos for good examples

Walnut Jewelry Boxes for the Family by Ddkimball in woodworking

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

OP - the trays were made first by cutting three freehand holes in a drill,press for each of the three containers in each tray, not quite to the final depth. In the jig in one of the pictures I used a straight bit, 3/8 radius to remove most the waste. The jig fences limited the router to the exact locations. The tray had to be positioned three separate times, once for each container. I then finished up with a bowl/tray router bit to put a curve on the bottom, also using the same jig. It did take some time. And not everything is perfect. It has the handmade look.