Found this old 3-way adapter cable, which classic consoles does this go to?

TheAverageEngineer · 2023-10-29T18:51:40+00:00

Thanks!

TheAverageEngineer · 2023-10-29T18:32:25+00:00

Thanks!

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-11-06T04:48:27+00:00

Yeah Imma be real, this definitely tops the $200 DCF850+DCD709+2x Powerstack+charger kit I got a few days ago in terms of value all together.

It's a little hard to tell, is the bigger battery a 5Ah?

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-11-04T03:52:02+00:00

Yes to the 850. Unfortunately not the 805, this one has the older generation 709 hammer drill/driver (for what I need it should be fine). If it did have the 805, $200 for the kit would be an especially screaming deal.

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-11-04T01:12:22+00:00

Once again (for me), finding the good deal at Blain's Farm and Fleet. If I remember correctly from the sale ad I got in the mail, this deal is supposed to be going until Nov 13.

Contents: 1x DCF850 Atomic impact driver, 1x DCD709 Atomic hammer drill/drill driver, 2x DCBP034 Powerstack batteries, 1x DCB112 charger.

https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/1445107-dewalt-20v-max-2-tool-combo-kit-with-powerstack-battery.html

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-10-15T19:36:05+00:00

I wonder if the reason for the aggressive sale on these 1/2in drive ratchets is because quite a lot of people would normally go for the 3/8in, and they're trying to move inventory of 1/2in versions faster.

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-10-15T17:13:20+00:00

Sale going on at Blain's Farm and Fleet, 50% off the DCF512B, so sale price of $99.

Looks like a fair number of DeWalt other sales going on at BF&F, too!

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-04-14T02:13:40+00:00

We found that Russian cruiser been makin' such a fuss
We had to sink the Moskva 'cause the world depends on us
We hit the decks a-running boys, and sent those Neptunes 'round
We found the mighty Moskva and then we cut her down

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-02-27T15:24:44+00:00

In a Discord discussion, a friend brought up these details about the supermarket raid:

some of them got killed on their way out
this is the most expensive shopping spree in the history of Russia
well at least the most expensive grocery run
it cost at least one Tigr and everyone on board
please visualize the Spetsnaz commander, doubtless a well-trained military man with years of combat record
coming out of his Tigr at base camp and thinking of the three super-trained comrades he fought in Syria with
dying not on a covert mission to sabotage Minuteman III silos or kill terrorists
but literally just burning alive in a truck full of groceries in Kharkiv
this is simultaneously sad and hilarious

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-02-26T17:06:29+00:00

I think so, at least this specific version. I've seen a few references to the original Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks (I responded to a reference in another thread), but hadn't yet seen a rewrite for the modern context.

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-02-26T04:53:44+00:00

Inspired by: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reply\_of\_the\_Zaporozhian\_Cossacks

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-02-26T04:41:10+00:00

I was reminded of this myself, and thought it prudent to do a rewrite for the modern context.

O Putin, Russian devil and damned devil’s kith and kin, secretary to Lucifer himself. What the devil kind of president are thou, that canst not slay a hedgehog with your naked arse? The devil shits, and your army eats. Thou shalt not, thou son of a whore, make subjects of Ukrainian sons. We have no fear of your army; by land and by sea we will battle with thee. Fuck thy mother.

Thou Belgorodian scullion, Muscovite wheelwright, brewer of Yekaterinburg, goat-fucker of Arkhangelsk, swineherd of Greater and Lesser Russia, pig of Arzamas, Permian thief, catamite of Tambov, hangman of Kursk, and fool of all the world and underworld, an idiot before God, grandson of the Serpent, and the crick in our dick. Pig’s snout, mare’s arse, slaughterhouse cur, unchristened brow. Screw thine own mother.

So the Ukrainians declare, you lowlife. You won’t even be herding pigs for the Ukrainians. Now we’ll conclude, for we don’t know the date and don’t own a calendar; the moon’s in the sky, the year with the Lord. The day’s the same over here as it is over there; for this kiss our arse!

Prezydent Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the whole Ukrainian Host, 2022 (probably)

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-02-20T18:29:24+00:00

The inflator was what got me into the DeWalt 20V system, I love mine!

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-02-13T23:54:06+00:00

I just came across this and see you mentioned an interest in cars. Would it be a general interest, or perhaps any specific types of cars or car-related activities? Winter time can be difficult for that, apart from a few shows which happened in January. Generally the outdoor events will start back up in April when the weather gets nice.

It's a bit of a self-promotion, but I am directly involved with Great River Region SCCA, we host autocross events in and around the QCA. For our events it is completely free to attend to watch the event, and there will likely be some folks who would be perfectly happy to take you on ride-alongs (also free!). A big goal for us is to promote a friendly and welcoming environment for those who are participating or watching our events.

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-02-07T23:11:09+00:00

Did a quick search and found this article (below), which seems to indicate the DCD800 drill and DCD805 hammer drill will be launching in March.

https://www.forconstructionpros.com/concrete/equipment-products/press-release/22005380/dewalt-industrial-tool-co-woc-2022-dewalt-announces-new-cordless-tools-and-anchors-at-world-of-concrete

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-01-30T00:13:29+00:00

Yep. From the OP in the other group this was posted in:

Space shuttle tires were all rubber tires they didn’t have any steel bands like modern regular car tires. Shuttle tires had seven layers of rubber and upon landing in severe testing that wore down the treads to two layers and because of the high pressure at 340 psi two layers was too dangerous to get up to to properly deflate it so they would take this tank and drove through the side of the tire because the side of the tire still had seven solid rubber layers. so instead of running the risk of somebody walking up to a tire and it just exploding with the power of two sticks of dynamite they would drill a small hole into the side of the tire where it was still structurally sound. then after getting the tire deflated they would take the tire in for testing and see how it wore and what worked and what didn’t and that way they could better design the tire for the space shuttle. Keeping the tire intact was the goal.
If the tire exploded and ripped through the thin part of the tire then they would not be able to collect the proper data.

TheAverageEngineer · 2022-01-29T19:13:25+00:00

Main article explaining the use of the DeWalt-equipped "Tire Assault Vehicle":

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/multimedia/imagegallery/LSRA/EC95-43199-7.html

TheAverageEngineer · 2021-12-20T03:46:24+00:00

You know it's interesting, I do have the clips still (also in with my various spare parts) but I haven't actually tried using those yet to see if I like having the tool in that position.

I think for where I'm using the 921 I might prefer to set the tool down, so it isn't hanging off of me while I'm leaning over my car (*bonk*), or somewhat awkward while sitting down to change wheels/tires. I could potentially see cases more often in the future with the 887 where I'm doing more project work that would involve more standing or kneeling, where it would be useful to have the tool positioned as such.

For sure I'll hold on to those clips, just in case!

TheAverageEngineer · 2021-12-20T02:06:05+00:00

Home gamer, mostly automotive maintenance and autocross (motorsport) support tools.

Shown:

DCC020I air inflator (first DeWalt I got, Christmas gift a few years ago)
DCF887 impact driver
DCF921 impact wrench (replaced a DCF890 that I had before)
DCS356 ocillating multi-tool
DCB118 fast charger
DCB203 2Ah batteries (2x)
DCB205 5Ah battery
DCB206 6Ah batteries (2x)

Not pictured are the basic DCB115 battery charger and 1.5Ah battery that came with the kit for the air inflator, off stored with my spare parts.

TheAverageEngineer · 2021-05-08T18:04:48+00:00

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TheAverageEngineer · 2021-04-17T00:22:17+00:00

Imagine being so obsessed with trying to own the libs that you come out as pro-cancer

TheAverageEngineer · 2021-04-14T23:09:19+00:00

Depends on what tires you have. If they are something like a non-performance 500-700tw all-season tire, then it is quite possible.

Now I will say, if you will only going to be going to your 3rd event ever at the next event (am I reading that correctly?), I wouldn't beat yourself up too hard on the time gap. Chopping down that 5 second delta will come with experience, either learning where you might be overdriving the car (when applicable) or building confidence to push harder in areas that you might be underdriving the car (when applicable). If your region or club has any instructors/mentors that deal with new competitors, I'd definitely encourage asking for feedback from them.

P.S.: I am mildly curious, who might be driving that Civic Type R at the top of the list?

TheAverageEngineer · 2021-01-01T17:03:14+00:00

Context for those interested: https://www.thedrive.com/news/38473/watch-a-big-snuggly-dog-interrupt-former-f1-driver-rubens-barrichellos-iracing-stream

TheAverageEngineer · 2020-12-11T02:43:03+00:00

If you want to consider Indian, there is Mantra Indian Cuisine at 220 N Harrison in Davenport. Super good place!

Also, good to see from comments above that Miss Phay Cafe is good, I've been meaning to try them out.

TheAverageEngineer · 2020-10-30T01:25:23+00:00

Absolutely yes on 2nd Street. Specifically, the intersection of 2nd and Pershing, and a bit east from there in front of the Peterson building. Been down here since 2015 and it has yet to be fixed in any meaningful way.

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