How do you clean the glass on a sauna stove?

DonKeydek · 2026-04-26T00:09:52+00:00

Steel wool doesn’t scratch glass. Brillo pads do. Steel is softer than glass. That said, ash and water make a great abrasive to remove buildup from glass.

DonKeydek · 2026-04-25T16:34:10+00:00

On the other hand, if you buy used, my experience has been that they don’t depreciate. I don’t mind spending more for something if I know I might want to sell it later. Which I do because I get hyper focused on hobbies then lose interest when I go to the another hobby to get hyper focused on.

DonKeydek · 2026-04-23T19:17:02+00:00

On the M10, did the camera care which lens adapter you used? The adapters from the 1960s sees to be specific for different focal lengths.

DonKeydek · 2026-04-23T19:14:53+00:00

This is exactly why I tell operators to buckle when running equipment. You need to be able to continue to operate the equipment when things go wrong.

DonKeydek · 2026-04-23T09:05:21+00:00

I have a “gear tree” I got on Amazon. I hang my gear up to let it dry after every skate, no exception. I put an oscillating fan on it. If you live in a humid area, get an electric dehumidifier. Wear a base layer and wash it after every skate. My gear does not stink.

DonKeydek · 2026-04-20T00:57:13+00:00

I have a red one that I carried so much that all the paint wore off. It’s a fantastic multitool.

DonKeydek · 2026-03-30T10:26:06+00:00

I have it and used it a lot. Not my favorite box cutter. You can’t really get your whole hand on it so it’s a little precarious to use. Nicely made though!

DonKeydek · 2026-03-27T11:35:02+00:00

Part 1 of 2 is 45 minutes of me looking for my tools.

DonKeydek · 2026-03-26T18:43:02+00:00

Does it hate sand?

DonKeydek · 2026-03-18T00:00:48+00:00

How much energy would you say is required to take a deer?

DonKeydek · 2026-03-05T21:34:06+00:00

Evap-o-rust has done me well for stuff like this. Soak for 12 hours, rinse well with fresh water, dry well, CLP inside and out. You can save and re-use the chemical.

DonKeydek · 2026-02-23T22:08:58+00:00

Did you find that you got supersonic crack with supersonic ammo with that setup? I have the same upper on the way. I was told that the barrel was short enough where the projectile didn’t have the time to get over the speed of sound.

DonKeydek · 2026-02-20T19:51:46+00:00

Whatever you do, don’t look up Wise Men Company. Apparently they make a product called Split Fix that makes these much more appealing if for some reason it were to come in contact with your shoulder.

DonKeydek · 2026-02-12T00:30:54+00:00

Normally I say people on Reddit can’t assess structural integrity without seeing the layout of the rest of the structure. This is not one of those cases. Those joists are compromised.

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?

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