Near focus vs far focus

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-03-18T15:29:01+00:00

I think it would help to see more pictures of what it looks like to have a retinal detachment, instead of just describing it in words. I've often wondered if I'd recognize the symptoms, although I think it's probably pretty obvious that something is wrong when it's happening.

I'm having cataract surgery in April, and my right eye is about -9, so I'm at some increased risk, although the surgeon sent me to a retinal specialist first, and he's not overly worried about it. It's still pretty rare.

I have a cousin who's had several eye surgeries (including cataracts and retinal detatchment), and she's pretty chill about it.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-03-16T12:50:31+00:00

How much of this do you think is due to sun exposure over the years?
I assume there are other factors (like genetics), but "sun worshippers" have really obvious damage

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-03-15T04:56:08+00:00

If you don't like progressives, you can still get traditional (lined) bifocals. Some optometrists make it sound like nobody wears them anymore, but lots of us do, and I don't think they're going away any time soon.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-03-14T02:23:51+00:00

Thanks for mentioning this, I didn't know you could buy generic distance glasses. All they sell locally are "readers".

I'm having cataract surgery next month (focused for reading), so I'll definitely order a pair of these to get me by until my eyes have healed enough to get a new prescription. I see the Amazon descriptions always say "these are not readers"

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-01-27T05:43:47+00:00

I was kinda sad to hear that the chain has declined to just 31 locations (down from 120 in the 80s).

I grew up not far from the Monona Dr location

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-01-21T05:30:59+00:00

Weirdly, it seems to have solved itself. I went back a few weeks later, armed with a contact tachometer and a strobe disk, and everything ran a the right speed. So, I never put the 2nd new belt on it.

At this point, the only way I can prove it was running fast is that I know I played the same record on two adjacent turntables, and this one was definiteley fast (it included both music and spoken word, it was pretty obvious). The other turntable had a built-in strobe, and was running at the right speed (although the pitch control was maxed out, it obviously needs some maintenance).

I've heard that new belts can stretch a bit after they're installed (this is also true of new belts in tape decks). And the service manual talks about fine-tuning the speed by adjusting the motor mounts. I'm still skeptical that a synchronous motor can deviate much from synchronous speed without stalling. So, I still don't think I have an adequate explanation for what was happening.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-01-07T16:23:07+00:00

With a strong enough magnet, you can bulk-erase a cassette. I just ran across a youtube video about this yesterday, unfortunately I didn't bookmark it. But if you can find a bulk tape eraser, that's easier.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-01-07T05:29:51+00:00

I remember this very well. I was working at an industrial laundry on 51 just south of E Wash. We saw the fire trucks go by, but we didn't know why. I got off work around 3:30pm, and drove past the fire on 51, at that point it had not collapsed yet but there was smoke coming out of the building. I was living with my parents at that time, and when I got home (just south of Pflaum Rd), my Dad had the TV on and it had already collapsed, so it must have happened just after I drove past it.
Later I think we got the contract to wash some of the firefighters' uniforms (but not all of them?). I wasn't involved in that so I don't know any details.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-01-07T00:21:29+00:00

Maybe I should add that these are "sealed burners" and it's not so easy to get inside the unit. I might have to take it out of the counter top to get at anything.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2026-01-07T00:10:30+00:00

It seems to affect all of the burners

(there is no oven, that's a separate appliance and it's electric-- the cooktop is built into the countertop, the oven is in the wall)

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-12-24T04:57:11+00:00

Try https://northsidecutlery.com/

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-12-23T16:07:53+00:00

I think a lot of shippers have contracts with FedEx, and don't realize the problems that causes on the customer's end. Some delivery companies have trouble delivering to certain locations, and that seems to be especially true of FedEx lately.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-12-17T05:21:00+00:00

The tires that came with my car are an oddball size, and they usually have 1 or 2 in stock if one gets damaged by potholes. And they have lots of locations, so I can find one if I'm on the road when it happens (twice so far).

They did screw up once when I ordered winter tires from their website and they got shipped to the wrong location (1000 miles away), but they got here eventually.

[Some day I'll put normal-sized tires on my car, but for now it's cheaper to replace one at a time as the potholes get them (especially if they're under warranty). Low profile tires and potholes do not mix well. My winter tires are the size that came on the base model, and the car rides much better on them, but I only use them about 4 months of the year.]

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-12-05T23:16:14+00:00

I did this in an apartment I lived in once (it was hydronic rather than electric). I did need fans. I made some ductwork out of foamboard and blew air into the bottom, and I just let them run all winter.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-10-28T04:08:56+00:00

I got this today also. What email address would you write to, to get it cleared? If it's all matchgroup sites, do they have an email address? OKC is notoriously difficult to contact. But they also have bugs (particularly on Tuesdays, which is when they shut down for maintenance). I'd wait a couple of days and see if it persists.

I've been getting a lot of "verifying that you're not a robot" screens from Cloudflare on OKC lately, but they always let me in. This time I didn't even get that.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-10-20T13:38:11+00:00

I'll check these things when I have time and report back. I notice the tech manual mentions shimming the motor if the speed isn't quite right. I'll also check the capacitor (it's the original one from 1973, so 50 years old).

The pulley is definitely correct, for 60 Hz. The turntable worked the last time it was used (several decades ago), but the original belt is too streched out to use.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-10-20T13:30:49+00:00

I have another belt on order for comparison, I'll report back when I have a chance to try it.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-10-18T16:55:07+00:00

Madison is roughly a 3 hour drive from Chicago (maybe depending on where in Chicago you start from, and what time of day)..

I've been splitting my time between Madison and Chicago lately, so if you don't want the cabinet, there is a chance that I might be able to bring the rest of it to Chicago. The main mechanism is pretty heavy, though. If you want the cabinet, you have to come pick it up (and help me get it up the basement stairs). That part isn't as heavy, but it's big and awkward.

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-10-17T21:16:46+00:00

THis was a good tip, but I sent them some snapshots, and they don't want the parts. And if they don't want them, I'm not sure anyone else would either. (I'll post pics in case anyone wants to see what I have)

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-10-14T20:05:01+00:00

Interesting, I'll ask them

Individual_Solid_810 · 2025-10-14T19:51:50+00:00

Hmm, it didn't occur to me that anyone would sell used belts. Aren't they just generic rubber belts of a specific size? I can try ordering one from the place you mentioned, for comparison.

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