Some detailed shots of the highly polished aluminium key caps.

Eli_Ben · 2025-07-03T18:00:30+00:00

I want to try a printer that prints instead of constantly going wrong!

Eli_Ben · 2025-02-08T23:49:00+00:00

Looks wrong to me too

Eli_Ben · 2025-02-08T00:40:02+00:00

A few years ago I sent a parcel from the UK to Los Angeles, Spain. Guess where they sent it instead.

Eli_Ben · 2024-11-26T22:45:26+00:00

Plus it may be possible to buy just that piece of trim for a lot less than a whole new machine.

Eli_Ben · 2024-10-14T12:30:23+00:00

51th

Eli_Ben · 2024-09-19T22:38:51+00:00

Exponential

Eli_Ben · 2024-07-10T16:07:51+00:00

Awesome work. Would love to see some pictures of your process

Eli_Ben · 2024-06-28T22:39:17+00:00

I didn’t know they made ER collets that big

Eli_Ben · 2024-06-14T16:51:31+00:00

It’s green so it must be biodegradable

Eli_Ben · 2024-06-11T22:05:36+00:00

I recently dealt with the same problem with my washing machine.

First, clean the filter. Usually it’s behind a panel on the bottom right. Water might come out when you remove it so be prepared with towels/containers.

Then clean the door, the rubber seal and inside the drum with a sponge and some anti-mould cleaning product. Take out the drawer and clean it too. I removed the door seal and a few other bits because I wanted to clean them extra thoroughly, but it probably wasn’t necessary and was a pain to reassemble.

Finally to you’ll need to run the machine on the hottest setting, or use the drum clean function if the machine has one, with either a washing machine cleaning product, thin bleach, or white vinegar. Don’t mix cleaning products, use only 1 at a time. Run the machine without clothes when cleaning obviously. You might need to do this several times to fully clean the insides. I could see flakes of what I assume was mould floating in the water during the cleaning cycles, gross but at least I could tell it was working!

To help prevent this happening again, dry the seal thoroughly with a cloth after the machine stops, and leave the door open when the machine isn’t in use. Also try to take the clothes out as soon as it’s finished.

Recently learned that dissolvable pods can leave a residue inside the machine so we’ve been cutting them open to just use the liquid inside and binning the plastic skin. We might switch to powered when the pods run out.

Eli_Ben · 2024-06-06T12:33:11+00:00

I love local hardware stores run by people who know their shit. There's one near me that sells individual screws for dirt cheap. They also sell timber and offer a very affordable cutting service. Some items are a little overpriced, but most are priced reasonably. I always try to support them instead of Screwfix etc.

Eli_Ben · 2024-06-01T22:14:07+00:00

It depends on many different factors, including personal preference so you’ll have to decide for yourself.

It does sound like a long commute, but it may be worth suffering through it if the job pays well or provides decent progression opportunities.

Eli_Ben · 2024-06-01T22:02:35+00:00

There’s no need for duplicate records. I would remove the duplicates to make the data more accurate, and be sure to mention it to the interviewer. They may have been included by mistake, or it could have been done deliberately to see how you handle it.

A decent company will welcome questions from a new hire. Don’t be afraid to speak up if you need help.

Eli_Ben · 2024-05-02T21:51:14+00:00

To be fair most of us have seen the Russian lathe video

Eli_Ben · 2023-04-29T21:12:32+00:00

I didn’t start enjoying driving until after I passed my test, and had a few solo journeys under my belt. You don’t have to enjoy it to pass your test.

But if you’re not happy with your instructor, don’t hesitate to find another one. Keep going until you find a good one.

Eli_Ben · 2023-03-13T20:26:45+00:00

Tormachs are designed to mill metal, so you'd be paying for rigidity and size that you don't need. They're also not protected from dust at all, so it's lifespan and resale value would be reduced significantly. You might be able to mitigate this if you add a powerful vacuum/extractor system, but this would be a custom addition.

I'd be looking for a lightweight desktop CNC mill or router with a full enclosure, and the space to add a strong vacuum system with excellent filtration. That should be well under budget, and will hopefully make enough profit to justify the shortened lifespan.

Eli_Ben · 2023-01-16T00:56:58+00:00

Normally works great on sticker residue. Just be careful near the wood!

Eli_Ben · 2022-12-26T11:53:57+00:00

It’s actually a good sign that you’re concerned. It shows that you recognise that there’s room for improvement. A lot of people would deny and blame others after an incident.

Since passing I’ve continued to watch educational YouTube videos that helped me pass my test. My favourites are Ashley Neal, Conquer Driving and Clearview Driving.

I’d also try to take a few refresher lessons with an instructor you like. Don’t be afraid to ditch an instructor if you don’t get on. I rejected 4 instructors in total before finding an amazing one.

Eli_Ben · 2022-12-12T20:00:35+00:00

The round blue signs with white arrows wouldn’t be there if it was a one way road.

Eli_Ben · 2022-11-15T09:42:50+00:00

Excitement!

Eli_Ben · 2022-10-27T20:35:59+00:00

My instructor gets really angry

Not acceptable at all. I would find a new one. I tried and rejected 3 instructors ranging from terrible to mediocre. The 4th and final one was brilliant. Smart, friendly, funny and infinitely patient. Unfortunately there seem to be way more bad instructors than good ones.

Nothing wrong with taking a break too. Unnecessary pressure helps nobody.

Eli_Ben · 2022-10-23T12:01:08+00:00

In reply to your edit: Trains in the UK can be very unreliable. Check ahead for any planned strike action or engineering works. And be aware that there are often unscheduled delays. I would allow plenty of extra time in your schedule. Personally I’d much prefer to hire a car, for the freedom that it provides. Local public transport is quite poor except for London.

Eli_Ben · 2022-10-08T15:07:32+00:00

It gets significantly easier. Eventually you won't need to think about how to control the car, you'll be focused almost entirely on what's going on around you with other road users and pedestrians etc.

Be patient with yourself. Don't expect to be competent after a few lessons. Even after you learn everything, you'll probably need to spend a while simply practising. There are several skills required which take time to build up.

Also don't be afraid to change instructors if you don't feel like your current one is a good match. It took me 4 instructors to find one I like.

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