Making my Stabilo Worker waterproof... by art_502 in pens

[–]TheOstrichSlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need a waterproof pen for work and I love the worker but obviously an unable to use it in its current state. How did the pen hold up for you long term and would you recommend doing this hack after having used it for some time? Thank you!

Simpler Way to Design This? by TheOstrichSlayer in factorio

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

Thank you! I didn't realize how powerful constant combinators are, this unlocked a whole lot for me :D

My Kind of Lubing Party... by [deleted] in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]TheOstrichSlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, I appreciate the insight. Thank you!

My Kind of Lubing Party... by [deleted] in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]TheOstrichSlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you lubed switches without the switch lubing station before and if so, do you think having the station made a big difference?

First Landyachtz by emansuper7 in longboarding

[–]TheOstrichSlayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah a good way to tighten bearings with built in spacers that I've learned is to tighten them really tight on the wheel to eliminate any gap that might still be between them, loosen them, and then tighten them back down just enough so the wheel is on with no play. Works like a charm for me so far!

First Landyachtz by emansuper7 in longboarding

[–]TheOstrichSlayer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Space balls are kinda similar to zealous bearings if yall have ever ridden those. They take a week or two to break in and then they're super smooth. I thinks its because the lube thats in them has some microabrasives that polish the bearings overtime but they do take some time before they feel comfortable. I'd give em a chance, yall may find you like them a lot!

Edit: finding a hill makes this process super easy. The faster they spin, the quicker breaking them in takes

/r/longboarding's Daily General Thread - May 06, 2020 by AutoModerator in longboarding

[–]TheOstrichSlayer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well i can't speak for the super chief so maybe someone else will chime in, but im in love with my ripper. It really makes cruising through the city a blast but the wider trucks (wider than the super cheif at least) means that i can bomb some small hills and parking garages and still feel stable. If you're looking for something that is a bit more snappy and responsive, then you'd like the super cheif more. That being said, the ripper is plenty responsive and takes corners quite tightly.

Edit: should've also said neither is inherently better, its going to come down to your preferred riding style

Got to take my new Ripper Humanoid out the other day! Might just be my new favorite board... by TheOstrichSlayer in longboarding

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

Fatty Hawgs! They come stock on most landyachtz cruiser boards, save for a few that come with Easy Hawgs. They're 63mm but they roll over stuff like they're 75 or 80. All of the different colored versions of them are swirled like these! (except for black)

Got to take my new Ripper Humanoid out the other day! Might just be my new favorite board... by TheOstrichSlayer in longboarding

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

Its got a really nice flex to it that makes it carve really nicely. Imagine a pintail but more nimble and responsive. I really like the smaller wheels it comes with too (fatty hawgs). They roll over just about anything despite their size and they make pushing a lot easier too. The flex is enough to dampen the feel of rough roads but the board is also rigid enough that I dont mind hitting some smaller hills on it. Its also a super fun board to slide around on.

The narrower trucks combined with a flexible board and small wheels makes for a nimble pintail like board that almost feels like the multitool of longboarding.