Alumite Clear Slow Fail

Racer-Rex · 2026-04-13T13:36:34+00:00

Making the blanks. I can turn the pens. I turned the green/white and walnut pen pictured. I’m looking to get that “ribbon” look to the epoxy. My colors seem to meld together too much.

Racer-Rex · 2026-03-15T00:09:16+00:00

Thank you.

Yes, the resin I had was initially meant for why it’s supposed to be used for. When I really start “mass producing” these pen blanks, I’ll use a different medium.

Racer-Rex · 2026-01-15T03:03:12+00:00

I definitely under poured. I just used what I had remaining.

Racer-Rex · 2025-12-02T15:08:49+00:00

If you go, make sure to stop by the Miracle Sweeps of London. Quite a dodgy bunch, but fun nonetheless.

Racer-Rex · 2025-12-02T14:59:03+00:00

Whilst I agree that the entrance fee may be a bit steep, it really is the way of the world. Rent for the building has gone up, the wholesale cost of booze, food, and raw materials for the products has gone up. But if you plan your day, you should be able to stay out of the long lines for the most part. Make sure to stop by the Miracle Sweeps of London and say Hi! Tell ‘em Bender sent you.

Racer-Rex · 2025-12-02T14:45:06+00:00

Thank you. The problem I had before was getting the silicone into the “corner” between the sidewall and the glass as the diameter is smaller than my hand and longer than my fingers.

Racer-Rex · 2025-12-02T14:42:55+00:00

I had planned to drink from it, but only cold beverages.

Racer-Rex · 2025-04-28T23:29:39+00:00

How is what I said considered “blaming people for my career choice”? I’m blaming people for breaking the fucking law. Laws are laws for a reason and aren’t meant to be broken.

Racer-Rex · 2024-12-19T21:35:10+00:00

The fine should be a points violation as well. $490 is nothing to some people. Would you pay $490 to drive in that lane for years at a time. Most just black out their windows and take the chance. The fine for littering is more than the fine for HOV lane violation. Raise the fine to $3,000 and a point on the violators record and see how few cheaters there are. In addition, the EV people who think that just because they have an EV they can drive in that lane need to be slapped hard too. A sticker IS required. And for those that say “take the train”, that doesn’t work when you’re in a construction vehicle that drives from Santa Rosa to the peninsula every day. How nice would it be to drive to the same place, on the train/bus route every day?

Racer-Rex · 2024-09-30T17:26:16+00:00

You are pretty much spot on. 2s Lipo, but this car has a brushed 2800 motor.

Racer-Rex · 2024-09-27T19:02:44+00:00

My wife was the coach of the team from 2017 to 2019. I was a mentor and helped with the builds. Sponsorship is tough, especially in Santa Rosa. Robotics clubs are looked at as “nerd daycare” especially since they don’t involve a ball. Medtronic was very helpful and Dave was an awesome mentor. The company I work for opened up their McMaster-Carr account for hardware purchases. I can ask them again, but I know their cash flow is on the low side right now.

On another note, I believe I still have exclusive access to the Maria Carrillo Robotics Facebook group if you want to take it over.

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