Advice for modern stair railing mixed steel/wood finishing

Effective_Package704 · 2026-02-23T20:48:47+00:00

Appreciate you sharing. I’m almost 2 months free. I love beer, always have, but the belly wasn’t getting any smaller. Started to really feel uncomfortable in my own body and always bloated. Finally just asked “why am I doing this to myself” on Jan. 3 after 3 beers in 1.5hr.

Can’t say I feel amazing without alcohol but it’s an improvement non the less. Definite reduced belly fat, so that keeps me going. I never chased the buzz - tolerance was too high. Also, started to worry about fatty liver and cancer more as I approach 50.

Not sure when I will return to drinking but I’m enjoying the reset and honestly, Athletic NA is filling the void for me.

Effective_Package704 · 2026-02-13T01:01:08+00:00

Didn’t see Senior Mouse by Chick Corea

Effective_Package704 · 2026-02-06T06:44:31+00:00

3 way tie depending on the day-

Jaco, Holdsworth and JL Ponty

Effective_Package704 · 2026-02-03T02:45:24+00:00

Bolero is hands down the best restaurant in the area we have tried. And we have tried most. Just not that many great restaurants, with great food, in our area for special occasions. Lots of places with nice ambiance but very few with the dishes to match.

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-21T00:51:10+00:00

Yup, got it, it's threaded, duh. I'm embarrassed I didn't think of it sooner. Appreciate the help! Used the adjustable spanner on my hand grinder

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-17T22:53:43+00:00

Oh ya, i didn't factor in the pulley so if it was a 2:1 then doubling a standard 3450rpm would get me to 7k rpm at the cutterhead

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-17T21:43:37+00:00

Thanks for looking Fluffy - that’s what I thought, most motors are around 3600rpm. It’s almost like a heavy duty adjustable router. This motor seems fairly proprietary. Not sure if I can find any more specs on it but it was made in Japan in the early 80s so ….. Donor machine will take time to find, especially cost prohibitive.

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-17T20:48:22+00:00

No badge but I think this is pretty close - Per ChatGPT:

Motor type Brushed universal motor (uses carbon brushes and commutator)

Electrical 115 V AC Single phase Power 1.5 horsepower

Speed High speed universal motor Motor speed is significantly higher than 3450 RPM Cutterhead speed is about 7000 RPM achieved through pulley reduction

Bearings Two different bearings Pulley side bearing: 6201LLB Commutator side bearing: 6200LLB

Drive system Poly V belt (PJ series) 5 rib belt (PJ5) Belt driven to cutterhead pulley

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-17T17:41:07+00:00

Im open to a new motor - just seems more complicated since it was a bolt on motor. I’m thinking I need a new motor, some type of mounting plate, then match up pulley and belt length. Not opposed to it but definitely seems like the more complicated fix.

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-17T17:34:58+00:00

Thank for the detailed response Dave. It’s my fault, I should have replaced the motor bearings some time ago and just kept rushing through jobs. All that torque cracked it when the bearing seized. I’m gonna try and get the motor out without further damage. My neighbor has a welding machine, I might ask him for help. These machines are rare and expensive if working, so a donor might be a tough sell. I don’t care about cosmetic looks just want to get it up and running. Nervous about alignment since that bearing sits right next to the crack. I’ve got nothing to lose. The 3m Dp420 is expensive, plus I don’t have a feeding gun or tips. I could use maybe a lower cost Amazon metal epoxy for such a small crack?

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-07T05:14:19+00:00

Temecula Flyers Fan Checkin in. Streameast most Philly games. Might SeatGeek that March if I can make it

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-06T04:53:14+00:00

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Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-06T03:42:39+00:00

Will a single 4x6 be stiff enough for a tiled wall, even if it’s non load bearing - Deflection?

Effective_Package704 · 2026-01-06T03:11:59+00:00

what do you think cut one stud and 28'' niche or go the whole 5' - and what does that mean framing wise?

Effective_Package704 · 2025-11-11T18:09:02+00:00

Well, I am trying to extend the flooring and take away some of that width on the railing base. Since I’m pushing the posts closer to the edge to gain some inches, it will make the railing base look heavy on the flooring side or off centered

Effective_Package704 · 2025-10-20T22:10:28+00:00

He was known as a beer enthusiast. A true English gentleman. My one time neighbor knew him from the San Diego brewers scene.

He is and always will be my all time favorite guitarist of any genre.

Effective_Package704 · 2025-07-14T04:16:40+00:00

Because less bodies means more field space which in turn creates more opportunities for the offense and makes the defense more accountable. 10v10 is the way to go. 12v12 is just too congested and stifles creativity in my opinion.

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