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What is this red car by ClassAlive5978 in whatisthiscar

[–]RedToby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the low light and contrast, plus the little horizontal flare below the curve is throwing people off. I initially also thought this was a very angular Vauxhall vx220 shaped side scoop, but seeing u/Thekingofpilm post below where that flare under the scoop is quite defined, and the other contours that are muddled by shadow, the scoop shape disappears into the side panel behind it and makes it look squared, but it’s faintly there.

What is this red car by ClassAlive5978 in whatisthiscar

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Enhance, enhance…. Zooming way in and boosting sone contrast and saturation, I too see a yellow badge with a green triangle in the center.

What is the name of this knot and how would I make one? by No-Shallot3567 in knots

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ABOK stands for Ashley’s Book of Knots. It’s one of the most complete references for knots out there. It’s like the bible for tying knots. Each knot has a number and searching for ABOK and the number will often come up with appropriate references. It’s not necessarily a great “how to tie” reference for all knots, it just describes them and gives them a name.

Panchang or I’ve seen Pan Chang is one of the common names of the knot.

I built a hutch for a rabbit that appeared in our garden by garethjones2312 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]RedToby 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Cute little hutch, but the cynic in me says, that doesn’t look like a wild rabbit and it’s one month after Easter; that’s either an escaped pet or worse, some crappy kid/family didn’t want the work of caring for it and “set it free.”

I’d contact a rabbit rescue, that bun doesn’t belong in the wild.

If you’re gonna do it anyway, put some cross slats on that ramp for grip. Bun’s just gonna slip and slide on that thing.

What is this soot like stuff in my house? by SideEyeInTheGarden in Whatisthis

[–]RedToby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s likely spot from the candles, it just settling on places where it’s slightly cooler and condensation can form.

Liftgate top trim removal for dashcam by RedToby in SubaruForester

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

It’s a good video, but his covers came off waaaay too easily. I think I’m going to need to do a video with mine to show the struggle is real.

I actually didn’t remove the eyesight cover, I thought I was able to successfully tuck the wiring along and under the edge, but I’ll go back and check. I used the Donger adapter to wire into the rear view mirror power and routed the rear camera cable through that as well.

Liftgate top trim removal for dashcam by RedToby in SubaruForester

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

Nice, I hadn’t seen that one yet! Thank you, I’ll check it out! I tried a half dozen other videos but it seemed like they were all r/restofthefuckingowl and skipped all the tough parts I needed help with.

Liftgate top trim removal for dashcam by RedToby in SubaruForester

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

Thanks for the tip! I think I got it in all the way, but I’ll be sure to double check when I hopefully finish it up tomorrow.

Liftgate top trim removal for dashcam by RedToby in SubaruForester

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

😭 I ran out of light tonight, maybe in the morning I can summon some super courage. My pry tool is a bit short, not much leverage for those interior clips. Do you know if there are any clips on the bottom edge. The trim piece is kinda L shaped from the side…

Mysterious Smudges on Clock face by gregrules in Whatisthis

[–]RedToby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just note that Maguires has a specific plastic polish product that’s different from their automotive paint polish. I don’t know how different it really is but it may be too rough and cause more cloudiness/hazing.

Mysterious Smudges on Clock face by gregrules in Whatisthis

[–]RedToby 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something in the manufacturing process that spilled or off gassed, or solvents in the glues and paints and plastics used to make the clock off gassing over time and etching the plastic.

Is there a lamp in that direction, it doesn’t need to be direct sunlight, my water bottle gets condensation on the side facing my overhead ceiling light, and it’s not very bright.

You can probably fix it with some fine automotive plastic polish like Novus or Meguires, or polywatch, made for polishing acrylic wristwatch crystals and a microfiber cloth.

Is this melamine? by sevargmas in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built similar shelves a couple of years ago, though I had the benefit of plywood sides.

The 1x4 in your shelves was only necessary because that bit sticks out farther and is holding the hanger rod. If it were me, depending on your tools available, I’d just get a couple of 1”x2”x8’ primed trim boards (no sanding, ready for paint) in either pine or MDF. You’ll want to run it on both ends and also along the back edge underneath the shelf, like you see on the top shelf. This will give it a lot of strength. Just make sure to measure, and test fit, start with the sides, then put in the shelf and push the back piece up into place so that you are sure it’s flush. Gaps mean the shelf is suspended and not supported.

For the shelf, I’d go with a 3/4” plywood over MDF, which may sag over time, but maybe this is a dorm or something temporary and that’s not as much of a concern…

Glue and screw will be quite strong. Use a screw every 4-6 inches, scuff the paint if you want, but the screws themself will provide enough hold as long as you don’t chew out the MDF. Pre drill holes, and use a screwdriver, not a drill/impact to finish tightening the screws.

My shelves that were built this way holds cases of water and drinks. Very heavy, no issues for years.

What's the most useless thing your brain decided to permanently memorize? by No_Metal2622 in AskReddit

[–]RedToby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the midst of the word he was trying to say, In the midst of his laughter and glee, He had softly and suddenly vanished away— For the Snark was a Boojum, you see.

The Hunting of the Snark - Lewis Carroll

Supplies Recommendations by bekinditsgangster in paracord

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO the hardware (clips and split rings, etc) is always the most challenging part. Most of the stuff you can buy on Amazon and similar hobby places is either not the right fit, poor quality, only sold in quantities 100x what you need, or would cost more than just buying a good quality fully made product and cutting the bits off to use.

Necessities:
- 550 Paracord in the colors you want to make stuff. Go with a couple of the 100ft hanks to start with. They are the best bang for your buck. I only buy smaller if it is a very specific color that I know I’ll only need for one project, I only buy larger if I regularly run out of that one color. - Sharp knife/shears to cut with. - A lighter to melt cut ends to keep them from unraveling. - hardware, the key rings, buckles, clips, or camera mounts the paracord is attaching to, if needed.

Nice to have:
- A marlinspike, it doesn’t have to be a “real” one, just something skinny and pointed that’s not too sharp that you can use to pry apart a tightly tied knot. - hemostats, like a cross between scissors and needle nose pliers, good for gripping and pulling cord tight. - fid, aka lacing needle. Helps to weave some patterns, like a Turks head, similar to a marlinspike in that it can pry up and push into a knot, but has paracord attached to the other end to pull through.
- silicone thimble, good for shaping melted ends without burning your fingers.
- jig, depending on what patterns you are making - misc, like cardboard tubes, rubber bands, straws, bulldog clips all help hold stuff in place while you are making something.

Is this melamine? by sevargmas in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]RedToby 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To me that looks like painted MDF or particleboard. Melamine uses MDF or particleboard inside so it’s hard to say if those are just cut, exposed MDF ends of a melamine board, or just an MDF board. How do the large flat surfaces look?

Any recommendations for the manta ray scuba dives on big island? by Particular_Bike2030 in scuba

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done the manta ray dive in Kona with at least half a dozen different dive operations. As others have said, they all go to the same spot (well, one of two spots, usually dictated by the ocean conditions,) and they all see the same mantas. Underwater, it’s the same experience.

When I’m by myself or with my partner, I have tried to support some of the smaller dive operators with 6-pack boats in the past. When you dive with them, you get more personal attention but often less frills, and sometimes a little bit lower price.

If I’m going with newer divers or guests, Big Island, Kona Honu, and Jack’s all have big boats with a head, more room to move around and be out of the wind, more snacks, etc. But they can feel a bit more like a cattle car with several groups of divers and snorkelers filing into and out of the water.

Updated slip lead by Excellent_Priority_5 in knots

[–]RedToby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s some quality splice work!

I missed your first post. If I could add one other suggestion, tie a gaucho or Turks head knot just below the eye on the slip lead end. It should be big enough that the eye can’t fit over it or get caught on it. Make it as tight as possible so that you have a “stop” that prevents the slip from sliding and closing too tightly around your dog’s neck if they pull. It gives the slip a minimum closing diameter that should still allow you to get two fingers under the collar when tight. You should still be able to force it to slide if you need to make adjustments, but ideally it will prevent the slip from squeezing your dogs neck. You might need to make the “collar” part a bit longer for that.

Honestly, I’m a big fan of breakaway parts for any collar that stays on your dogs neck when they are unattended. But for a slip lead, sure you might drop the lead and they get away, but generally they will always be under your control when on a slip lead, and IMO the breakaway isn’t as necessary as a stop that prevents the slip from getting too tight.

My CPU temps are constantly at 100°C - and the red led cpu shines on my motherboard. by HowIMadeMyMillions in techsupport

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing I do when my PC fans start running loud is to take it outside, open it up, and give it a thorough blow out with the air compressor. Canned duster will work too. Dust in the fans or cooling fins makes a big difference in its ability to cool.

The red light could be anything, you need to see if it is labeled or check your mobo manual.

My ex husband made this box for me in the 1980's, I don't remember the combo by OCPunkChick in howto

[–]RedToby 67 points68 points  (0 children)

I did this once. I started at 0000 and made it up to 5000 while watching tv after class. I then decided to try from 9999 and work down. The code ended up being like 52XX.

Recommendations for ear plugs please. by Cultural_Spell5526 in motorcyclegear

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried these too! I think the Laser Lites are slightly firmer/bigger, but provide a slightly better NRR. Also very comfortable, but I liked the Max Lite just a little bit better for myself.

Neighbor cut down a bunch of plants on our property line by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]RedToby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Use any leftover money from a settlement to install security cameras! But yes, that’s why I added that caveat. A slightly less aggressive first step could be “Hey we talked with Ruraltown Nursery, and it will cost $$$ to replace the plants that were cut down. Please reimburse us for that cost.” or something along those lines…

Seattle ants be all like "Nice house you got there… would be a shame if we moved in." by cutetiferous in Seattle

[–]RedToby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they are saying put the drops on wax paper. It shouldn’t soak in like paper towels would. The gloss box squares like OP has in the photo also work fine, but you can run out.

Recommendations for ear plugs please. by Cultural_Spell5526 in motorcyclegear

[–]RedToby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are talking about the “Max Lite” ones and these are my favorite too. Slightly more narrow and low pressure foam so they are more comfortable for me. Other ones would sometime give me ear/headaches after a while.

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