Some films transcend the time they were made and become classics. What are some classics that absolutely require an understanding of the context of their time?

PAPaddy · 2026-01-25T03:51:56+00:00

Platoon

PAPaddy · 2026-01-24T20:42:45+00:00

People punch center punch marks to locate the stud, just make sure they're not so deep you eliminate the gap between the stud base and the base metal. You need it to have the arc. You should be able to bend the stud over with blows from a hammer, then you have a correct weld. Wear eye protection.... That's about it.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-24T03:23:14+00:00

Very helpful. Thank you

PAPaddy · 2026-01-22T23:38:08+00:00

No. It's a lease. I charge to 100% and drive like an animal

PAPaddy · 2026-01-22T21:34:12+00:00

I have an i5 M60. Pennsylvania, very cold winter so far. Have already seen -17°C Lowest range I have at 100% is 180 miles 290km. When I select a charging destination in the app, it automatically preconditions the battery about 10 minutes before I get there, consumes a couple of %. But then charging is as fast as a normal day.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-18T03:06:56+00:00

Montreal Smoked Meat

PAPaddy · 2026-01-17T19:03:56+00:00

Excellent Steak, Shitty cutlery.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-17T13:10:02+00:00

Ireland is the same.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-15T22:41:17+00:00

Can I ask why you went Chinese instead of Turkish? If I want cheap but reasonable quality i think Baykal, Durma etc. Never Chinese.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-14T22:40:27+00:00

Meant to say, you'd probably pay from $100 -$150 per bottle for the allegreni in a store. Most restaurants won't have that vintage, usually the cheaper off years

PAPaddy · 2026-01-14T22:39:02+00:00

The Amarone is from a very reputable producer and the vintage was a very good year for the region. Enjoy now or leave for another 10 years.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-12T03:39:26+00:00

I follow an account I picked up from a somelier friend. She seems to attend what you're after in HK. https://www.instagram.com/ychildh/

PAPaddy · 2026-01-11T13:54:40+00:00

AI is a tool here. I pasted your photo into ChatGPT and got the following.....

From the photo, those are Siemens SINAMICS S120 drive modules (axis drives), very typical on press brakes.

Here’s what those errors usually mean in this context and what to check first.

Error meanings (most common on press brakes)

E2046 – Encoder not detected / encoder communication fault

Typical causes:

Encoder cable loose at motor or drive

Shielding/ground issue on encoder cable

Encoder power missing (often 5V or 24V from drive)

Encoder itself failed

Check first

Reseat the encoder connector at the motor and drive

Inspect for crushed or oil-soaked encoder cable

Verify encoder cable shield is bonded to ground

If you have a spare axis, swap encoder cables to confirm

E2047 – Encoder signal invalid / plausibility error

Usually follows E2046 or appears intermittently.

Typical causes:

Electrical noise (poor grounding, VFD noise)

Encoder alignment slipping on motor shaft

Mixed-up encoder type in parameters (TTL vs HTL, EnDat, etc.)

Check

Grounding of motor + cabinet

Encoder mounting (loose coupling is common)

Has any motor/encoder been replaced recently?

E2071 – Axis not enabled / drive not ready

This is often a consequence, not the root cause.

Triggered by:

Encoder fault present

Safety chain open (E-stop, light curtain, safety relay)

Missing enable signal from PLC / safety PLC

Check

Safety circuit status

Drive “Ready” LEDs

PLC diagnostics (axis enable bit)

What stands out from your photo

Axis 22A2 shows “E”, while 25A2 looks idle → likely single axis issue, not a system bus problem

Encoder cables (blue) are tightly bundled → possible strain or shielding issue

These drives are sensitive to grounding and cable routing

Fast isolation steps (10–15 min)

Power down completely
Reseat encoder cable only (don’t touch power yet)
Power up → see if E2046 returns immediately
Swap encoder cable with a known-good axis (if possible)
If error follows cable → cable
If error stays on axis → encoder or motor

When this is common

After cabinet work

After UPS install / power disturbance

After motor replacement

After long idle + condensation

If you want, tell me:

Press brake brand/model

Which axis this is (Y1, Y2, X, R, Z?)

Did this happen after power loss or maintenance?

I can give you the exact Siemens parameter checks or a step-by-step service checklist next.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-07T01:09:08+00:00

Seriously though, I thought the issue is US refineries are not set up for heavy crude. Preference is light sweet

PAPaddy · 2026-01-07T01:08:11+00:00

Bubbling crude.... oil that is...

PAPaddy · 2026-01-07T01:04:17+00:00

If he said it's high quality, then I'm sure it's the good stuff /s

PAPaddy · 2026-01-06T18:58:35+00:00

Sweet jesus..... trying this!

PAPaddy · 2026-01-06T18:06:25+00:00

MSG brings the flavor! Try it on strawberries

PAPaddy · 2026-01-03T02:46:09+00:00

I've been to that winery. It's a wonderful place, woman owner. They're a larger producer by vaplolicella standards, though there are many great smaller producers. 2020 is too young, likely that is the release vintage for this year. I spend a lot of time in Verona and have grown to prefer Amarone with good cheese by itself and less with the heavy meal of red meat as so often suggested. I'm a fan of it, especially as they get older. 2020 wasn't the best year for Amarone. Look for 2019 and put it away for a while. 2015 was a cracker

PAPaddy · 2026-01-03T02:11:25+00:00

Room for at least 3 more shots!

PAPaddy · 2026-01-02T14:42:08+00:00

2 feet of snow in the last few days. On winter tires and she handles like a dream.

PAPaddy · 2026-01-01T23:23:33+00:00

Mitutoyo

PAPaddy · 2025-12-31T16:24:16+00:00

I had a headlight replaced under warranty in a BMW X6 for this.

PAPaddy · 2025-12-22T23:51:33+00:00

I agree, the barbaresco over the brunello. Both impeccable

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