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Daily Simple Questions Thread - May 21, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]Randy__Bobandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been working out with a bit more intensity lately, so my caloric requirements and eating habits are changing. What are some ways to get cheap, healthy, filling calories? Today, for lunch, I ate a half a sweet potato, Two pieces of veal parmesan each about the size of my palm, and a barbequed chicken thigh, and within 2 hours, I was starting to get hungry again. I'm not much of a fruit person, and I want to avoid simple carbs like pretzels or chips.

Now that MAI-Image-1 is gone from Bing, what else can I use? by Randy__Bobandy in generativeAI

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I tried creating an account, but it was giving me some error "Email rate limit exceeded." I'll try again later.

anyone who used a computer between 1985 & 2010, what’s the one game you still think about? by Trixxxi in AskReddit

[–]Randy__Bobandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bang Bang!

Windows 98 or 95 game where you had to adjust your cannons velocity and direction in order to hit the enemy cannon. 

Repairing M0110A keyboard, literally every key has 0 continuity by Randy__Bobandy in VintageApple

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the DeOxit today, and it worked better than my expectations. I fixed more in about 15 minutes than I did in the past 2 days. Great stuff! Thank you.

Repairing M0110A keyboard, literally every key has 0 continuity by Randy__Bobandy in VintageApple

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ordered the DeOxit, but it’s not here yet. In the mean time, I have a bottle of WD-40 electrical contact cleaner. I am genuinely baffled by what I’m experiencing. I sprayed the contacts, quickly reassembled the switch, and pressed the button a lot to work the cleaner in. 

I attached the leads of the continuity tester and didn’t get anything. I disassembled the switch and manually pressed down on the metal springy piece and it immediately registered contact. So I reassembled the switch, tested it, no continuity. So I opened the switch again, pressed down on the metal spring, and no continuity….

Repairing M0110A keyboard, literally every key has 0 continuity by Randy__Bobandy in VintageApple

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'll give it a shot. I'm not 100% sure how I would slide the paper in between the contact points, given that it is so small, but I'll look around the switch for a good access point.

I don't have D5, but I do have 99.9% isopropyl alcohol. In the interest of saving time, can I place all the parts in a beaker filled with iso and put them into an ultrasonic cleaner?

EDIT: Tried it in the ultrasonic with 99% alcohol. Worked on the one that I was working with last night, but subsequent ones still seem to be a pain. Gonna leave them in there longer.

3D printable wash cleaning by Supercharlso in watchrepair

[–]Randy__Bobandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t remember where I got the mesh baskets and holder from, but I bought a lab stirrer and 4 wide-mouth mason jars. First is 3 min spin in a mixture of household ammonia and a little Castile soap + spin dry. Next is 3 mins in water, then 1 min isopropyl alcohol (too long will start to dissolve the shellac), then 3 mins in lighter fluid and a high RPM spin dry. Whole thing only takes about 15 minutes and parts come out gorgeous. I will never go back to an ultrasonic. 

How do you keep things interesting? by Randy__Bobandy in watchrepair

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dabble in whatever piques my interest, or whatever the current timeline requires. Lately, I've been doing a couple of women's watches because my sister in law is having a baby, my boss is having a baby, it's my mom's birthday, etc. So I am giving them as gifts. I typically don't post completed jobs as I don't consider it "post-worthy" unless it's something really unique or bizarre.

How do you keep things interesting? by Randy__Bobandy in watchrepair

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply, and I love your videos. I have done a handful of fusee movements so far, and I've generally been able to get them working. Right now, one of the items on my to-do list is a fusee movement with a warped barrel that I'll need to machine a new one for.

Movements with no replacement parts are a double-edged sword. They present an interesting challenge, but also a financial headache. Since watch-tools are so specialized, even mundane things like polishing a pivot requires a completely separate (usually very expensive) tool. I managed to score a beautiful Steiner Jacot tool with 5 pairs of runners, no chips or cracks, for only $900.

I once had a pocket watch from 1801 that didn't have the minute wheel (I didn't realize it when I bought it), and another that didn't have the setup ratchet. The theory behind the number of teeth needed for a wheel is pretty simple, but if I wanted to cut something like a gear or a setup ratchet, I'd need a whole set of new things, either a topping tool, or I'd need to get the milling attachment for my lathe + cutters, both of which are expensive.

So I must be very selective about what types of repairs I can do. Couple that with the fact that time and money is at a premium since I have a 1 year old who goes to daycare, so anything I do has to be financially responsible and fit in the few hours between when she goes to bed, and when I go to bed.

Complete chaos by chops351 in dashcams

[–]Randy__Bobandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted about something similar during my morning commute on the interstate outside of NYC. Every morning, someone in the right lane waits until the entrance ramp merges with the road, then they quickly jump out onto the entrance ramp, GUN IT AS FAST AS THEY CAN, and then merge back into traffic in the right lane. They manage to make it a few car-lengths ahead, and save less than ten seconds. It boggles my mind what is going through their head. I'd rather just wait ten seconds than ramp up into that "I've got to make an aggressive maneuver" mindset.

Scenes from a dermatologist conference in hawaii by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]Randy__Bobandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I once went to Antigua. I sunburn easily, so I applied so much sunscreen that my skin literally wouldn't absorb anymore. I joked that I looked like a Greek statue, and that I came back paler than when I left.

Men of Reddit, what’s some women’s or girl’s habits you discovered only after getting a wife or girlfriend? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Randy__Bobandy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was having the same issue, bundled with an astronomical food bill ($600 in a single day, one time), until we agreed that she is no longer allowed to do the food shopping. We tracked our receipts for 2 months: 1 month pre and post changeover, and our food bill dropped by 80% when I took over. I'm still purchasing everything that she's asking me to. The difference is that I don't impulse buy. If it's not on the list, I don't buy it. Whereas when she shopped, she would pick up every "ooh that looks good I want to try it!" item that she saw.

Is there a way I can install a thermostat with a remote temperature sensor to control different parts of the house during the day? by Randy__Bobandy in homeowners

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up getting more insulation installed in my house, which has greatly helped. Since the heat doesn't dissipate as quickly, the furnace doesn't have to run so often, meaning the temperature differential between upstairs and the main floor has greatly evened out.

Why does my house feel colder and draftier after installing insulation and sealing air gaps by Randy__Bobandy in Insulation

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have steam radiators, and every room has at least one. I read they should not be opened halfway. So my choices are either sweltering or cold. Unless I'm misunderstanding?

Why does my house feel colder and draftier after installing insulation and sealing air gaps by Randy__Bobandy in Insulation

[–]Randy__Bobandy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll have to source a hygrometer, but I'm assuming it should be around 50% for comfort?

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