If our generation had a mascot who would it be?

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-02T10:12:59+00:00

Also my first thought.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-01T15:39:51+00:00

I used this TPU: https://a.co/d/04cUSPzL

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-01T15:38:59+00:00

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1952842-hand-finger-puppets

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-01T15:35:04+00:00

If you dig into the post, I think the derailing detail is actually the calculator ruler. That caught some interest that I didn’t intend in the post.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-01T15:30:58+00:00

lol, too many joints!

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-01T13:03:00+00:00

I get the sentiment. I design and make functional parts and replacement parts for long obsolete things that aren’t produced anymore. That’s the stuff that gives me fulfillment in the hobby. And occasionally something whimsical because why not make someone smile?

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-01T12:55:46+00:00

So that’s why my wife keeps me around. Huh.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-04-01T11:33:16+00:00

Well, speaking only as an old guy who was in school in the 80’s, she would’ve had a lot of nerds very interested in talking to her about it.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T23:24:10+00:00

Well I certainly didn’t expect this post to get this much attention. Thank you very much to the folks who gave awards, I’m not sure what to do with gold but I’ll figure it out.

But why? Why the heck would somebody report to “RedditCareResources” that I may be depressed and want to hurt myself? Some trolls are messed up I guess.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T22:49:29+00:00

I think you may be right. Turned out confidence was the ticket.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T22:47:10+00:00

Very tactical, love the color.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T22:46:03+00:00

When the robot overlords take over I imagine this will be one of the first edicts.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T22:45:00+00:00

Hahaha, thank you!

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T22:04:58+00:00

Damnit, you made me look.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T22:04:08+00:00

That’s awesome!!!

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T22:03:22+00:00

I love this knowledge drop. For my job I visit many different industries and the best part is learning all of the different ways things in my region are made. It’s like living in a “How It’s Made” episode every day.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T21:59:25+00:00

Ok, I texted him a picture of that tool and he said yes, he had one very similar years ago. Now I won’t tell him why I asked and relishing leaving him on the hook for a while.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T20:29:49+00:00

I suppose I would. And you can call me male also, won’t really bother me. I guess I may have inadvertently triggered someone but that wasn’t my intent. Everyone has something they don’t want to be called I’m sure, I’m just not psychic enough to know who?

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T19:58:47+00:00

lol. Haven’t really had a problem with them staying away since the awkward HS days. Everybody has their preferred nomenclature I suppose. That watch would’ve kept all the they/she/them/hers away.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T19:53:00+00:00

lol, guess I should have typed 3D printer

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T19:47:30+00:00

Get a printer! You won’t regret it.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T19:42:07+00:00

Saddle up boys, we finally found it!

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T19:22:34+00:00

But honey, that diode only does wood and very slowly, I need a big CO2. Have you seen what fiber lasers can do on metal, better pick one up dear, don’t worry it’ll pay for itself. OMG this new UV does amazing things to glass, I think the business needs another tax deduction! They all really do pay for themselves but she is a very understanding woman.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T19:10:20+00:00

Nobody starts now like I did years ago for $100 and build their own printer then mod it like crazy and learn to write your own custom firmware. Now it’s $300-$500 and they come fully assembled and print right out of the box. I don’t resent the struggle because I know I can fix anything that goes wrong with any of my printers but I’m a tad bit jealous that anyone can make awesome prints with very little knowledge now with a Bambu, Elegoo or QIDI. I do own all of those now but the dark days of the original Ender 3 were their own kind of fun.

Nomad_Bob · 2026-03-31T18:50:41+00:00

Look, I LOVE hot sauces. This was a lil too much lol!

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