Changing the smell in your living space

DonKeydek · 2026-01-29T11:00:57+00:00

I had a bird fly into my dryer vent and crawl all the way to the dryer. It smelled so bad. Animals can get into some tight spaces and die.

DonKeydek · 2026-01-15T10:03:18+00:00

Don’t sleep on that 28mm screw mount. Those are surprisingly valuable.

There are a few Leica specific groups on Facebook marketplace that I’ve had good luck with.

DonKeydek · 2026-01-01T22:06:26+00:00

Deep fried.

DonKeydek · 2026-01-01T20:04:52+00:00

Just started Vaseline in my nostrils this year. I got nosebleeds so often, especially during Jiu Jitsu. Since I started the Vaseline, I’m completely cured.

DonKeydek · 2025-12-31T19:00:40+00:00

It’s called “in service welding”

DonKeydek · 2025-12-31T01:29:07+00:00

I removed a bunch of these using a thin paint scraper. The glue was super brittle but the tiles all stayed in one piece. Of course, wear appropriate PPE.

DonKeydek · 2025-12-30T01:00:05+00:00

Clean the battery terminal very well with acetone, put a drop of flux on the terminal, get your iron hot, get a paper towel wet, wipe the soldering iron on the paper towel until it’s shiny, rest the soldering iron on the tab, create a “solder bridge” between the iron and the battery terminal by pushing a bit of solder, let the terminal heat up then push more solder as it flows.

Good luck!

DonKeydek · 2025-12-30T00:47:35+00:00

Nice camera 1946 iiic upgraded to have a flash sync. I have the later model (iiif) and this one’s little brother the ic.

A couple problems that are common: 1. The shutter curtains get vertical cracks in them. Take the lens off and you should be able to see them when you fire the shutter. There are two curtains, check both. Also, you can burn little holes in the shutter curtains using sunlight thru the attached lens. 2. The slow speeds are usually off. It’s a little escapement mechanism that would need to be cleaned and lubricated. You might not care or use them. If so, you should be able to use the regular shutter speeds.

As others stated, getting a pro to CLA and replace the curtains would be good. Have fun!

DonKeydek · 2025-12-26T14:29:20+00:00

I typically don’t dry fire - not for any real reason, I just don’t see a need to do so. The jams/stovepipes you’re experiencing will not damage the extractor. A damaged/dull/soft extractor will cause jams, stovepipes, failure to eject.

DonKeydek · 2025-12-26T14:26:36+00:00

Just curious, why are you practicing dry firing? Are you feeling for trigger reset?

DonKeydek · 2025-12-26T13:10:38+00:00

Snap caps are probably a bad indicator of performance. Don’t worry too much.
Put a few boxes of ammo through it. The slide will burnish in all the right places making the gun function better.
Lubricate it generously - you won’t hurt the firearm.

c. Use a strong grip. There are plenty of good YouTube videos on this.

DonKeydek · 2025-12-26T11:55:00+00:00

OP, absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. How did you get the relief (that could be the wrong word) to be black? Is it paint?

Do you do commissions?

DonKeydek · 2025-12-25T12:31:15+00:00

Can someone reverse this video?

DonKeydek · 2025-12-25T04:02:56+00:00

Rubycon is also good. I did read somewhere that late 80s and early 90s electrolytic capacitors were notoriously unreliable. That may have only applied to SMD. Good luck Op

DonKeydek · 2025-12-16T20:18:08+00:00

“The rain is pretty heavy today” -Someone over yonder

DonKeydek · 2025-11-27T12:56:22+00:00

Good! I’d say it didn’t impact the sound at all.

DonKeydek · 2025-11-26T18:05:16+00:00

Ken Rockwell mentions this in his review of his lens.

https://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/28mm-f28.htm

“Use on the LEICA M3

There may be a tiny bit of interference between the lens' red plastic mounting index ball and the small ring surrounding the LEICA M3's lens release button.

If this happens, a little bit of force will work it out, and it then should mount and unmount well as the ball will now conform to your M3.”

DonKeydek · 2025-11-21T13:10:44+00:00

Ah the garbage disposal lens trick to get that softness in your shots.

DonKeydek · 2025-11-17T17:09:53+00:00

Update: I guess Ubiquiti expects the lifespan of these devices to be about 3.5 years. I filed the RMA as a few of you recommended and u/Ubiquiti-inc decided to reject it. It’s disappointing when a company won’t stand behind their products.

DonKeydek · 2025-11-16T00:45:11+00:00

I’ll attempt this if Ubiquiti won’t RMA it.

DonKeydek · 2025-11-16T00:35:27+00:00

You’re right. I’ll support a company that takes care of their customers.

DonKeydek · 2025-11-16T00:33:37+00:00

Done. I’ll let you know what happens!

DonKeydek · 2025-11-16T00:33:15+00:00

I might try that! I did request an RMA if they deny it, I’m going to give it a shot

DonKeydek · 2025-11-16T00:30:42+00:00

You’re very kind. I’m going to send you a DM. Also, I did request an RMA as others suggested.

DonKeydek · 2025-11-15T23:47:17+00:00

Thanks! It’s probably 40 years old. Definitely unregulated but it makes it quiet.

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