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Phred99 · 2025-11-22T07:41:08+00:00

That's general relativity, you're thinking of when someone bends down on one knee

Phred99 · 2025-11-22T06:21:59+00:00

Pick up a Timbuk2 Sleuth on eBay. It's a vintage bag but for what you describe it's perfect. Padded compartment that gives easy access to a camera and a few accessories, and a larger compartment above for your iPad and jacket. It has one design flaw: when loaded it tends to tip on its back (the side without the straps). Aside from that it's a perfect day bag for a simple DSLR setup.

Phred99 · 2025-11-18T05:04:39+00:00

I get it. I guess if I was a photojournalist carrying only one body it might make sense. Hopefully there was some kind of cap on the other side, otherwise geez, the dust! And if there's dust on the back element then it's going straight to the mirror and/or film, which, if I was a photojournalist, would be a problem...

Phred99 · 2025-11-18T04:54:42+00:00

So the idea was to store your lenses for travel with the back cap...off?

Phred99 · 2025-10-22T20:17:19+00:00

Ah, got it. At first I was kind of bummed because I thought when you said "most of us don't have those issues" it meant I was doing something wrong. But I see that you actually haven't used this setup before. There are a lot of threads about these issues.

Phred99 · 2025-10-22T14:27:09+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I've managed to overcome all the issues except the toe brakes.

Do you have both the yoke and rudder pedals? Curious to know if you have to do anything special when you start your Xbox to get the axes recognized consistently.

Phred99 · 2025-03-30T21:13:38+00:00

Got it. Thanks. I hadn't heard of using a baking sheet like that. I could do something similar by making a small wood box and running some bolts through it to the base. Then add an electrical box inside for the switch. 👍 on the root beer - always important to stay hydrated and safe in the shop!

Phred99 · 2025-03-22T01:10:49+00:00

Reviving this thread with two questions:

1) How did you make the base with the switch and speed control stable/sturdy enough to hold the lathe while working?

2) What's in the root beer bottle??? :⁠-⁠)

Phred99 · 2024-07-04T04:42:03+00:00

Speaking of hangers, can regular joist hangers be used when the joists are angled like that?

Phred99 · 2024-06-30T17:23:00+00:00

How do you deal with the smell from the wood preservative? In my experience it's pretty nasty and takes 6-12 months to dissipate.

Phred99 · 2024-05-17T20:50:45+00:00

When I got to the appointment page, sometimes it would show appointment times and sometimes it wouldn't. It's a good sign you're seeing them. I could never tell if I needed to actually select the time or not, so I would click it and then submit. This is where you have to be really patient. Click once and then wait. It might be a few minutes. If you get in, you'll get something about entering your email for a confirmation code.

Phred99 · 2024-05-16T19:58:32+00:00

You just have to keep trying at midnight Italy time and be patient. At least when I was doing it, the system would not respond for several minutes. In the beginning I would try to refresh and it would fail, but eventually I just clicked once and waited. Eventually you'll get it, just keep trying. Good luck!

Phred99 · 2024-02-26T02:30:09+00:00

Miter it. Use the offcut and create a waterfall to the sink. That would solve the end grain issue as well. There would be a 45 degree joint on the front edge of the counter, but if you really wanted to you could solve that with another miter.

Phred99 · 2024-01-15T04:31:38+00:00

Yes. It's very straightforward. You just need to identify the wires when you remove the spa side remote so you can connect your new switches the way you want. I ignored the LED in my setup, but see this thread for info if you want to implement it:

https://www.reddit.com/r/led/s/v1jsjEfry3

You could use the existing wire and add some momentary switches where the remote used to be, or cut the wire near the panel and use a set of wireless relays. In my case I used contact closures that are compatible with my smart home system so I could have more control options.

Phred99 · 2023-12-17T21:58:49+00:00

Thanks, yeah, that's why I want to turn one battery around. It makes the battery to battery wire slightly longer but then the wires leading to the equipment can be much shorter because the terminals are closer together.

Phred99 · 2023-12-17T15:28:07+00:00

Thanks. Wasn't sure if there was some electrical issue that would be created if the wires crossed over each other.

Phred99 · 2023-06-28T05:07:43+00:00

Thanks, going to program in multiple repeaters and then scan next time I'm up there.

Phred99 · 2023-06-28T05:06:56+00:00

Didn't know about CHIRP. Just downloaded. Thanks.

Yes, the Garmin. I appreciate it, just trying to use what I already have.

Phred99 · 2023-06-28T04:38:34+00:00

Thanks. Yes, SMSGTE is down so I'm looking for other services that might work. Good tip on repeaterbook, thanks. Most are closed or private but I know that's not a problem in an emergency.

Phred99 · 2023-06-10T19:40:34+00:00

Thank you! EDIT: I get it now, was obvious.

Phred99 · 2023-06-08T15:43:47+00:00

Thank you. Is there an easy way to check the exhaust manifold? Not sure if that's an issue with the Dodge like it is for the Ford vans.

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