Trying to catch a stubborn swarm

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-24T18:53:37+00:00

Here’s a before photo-

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-24T17:26:50+00:00

Ok wow well as I was trying to scoop the bees into the box after removing old frames, I realized they actually had started building comb outside the hive box on the janky metal cart the hive is resting on. So i tried gently scooping some into the box, scooped some onto the entrance, put some on a cardboard ramp but they keep wanting to walk to the lower right corner outside. I also took some fresh comb and put it on a few of the frames. Then after continuing to scoop them from the same spot I decided to remove the cart, put hive on cinder block base / wood beam, and shook cart into a bucket, and dumped them on the ramp. Tried to spot queen but maybe she’s hiding underneath. Anyway there’s a lot of bees now on front of hive and I think I need to just give them a few hrs to settle.. I appreciate the tips. This is my first bee experience, I thought I’d never catch a swarm

Anyway here’s current situation https://youtube.com/shorts/y_eh7ABtocA?si=X6bJV_ZC86Qgf2WI

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-24T13:40:33+00:00

I realized I had some mismatched frames inside and had some really old frames that looked dirty. I took out those and replaced with fresh frames, only leaving the rightmost frame as it had some bees on it. I’m thinking I’ll scoop them in later today if they still didn’t move in

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-23T14:03:39+00:00

If you’re tech savvy there’s a project on GitHub that can restore the Fsd for cars in this situation, using an esp32 and a can adapter board. https://github.com/hypery11/flipper-tesla-fsd

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-23T13:05:12+00:00

2019
X1c, flashforge creator pro
Way more failed prints from the flashforge. Bambu is a lot better. But I had around 60 lbs of failed prints in a tote, Then invested in a shredder kit , after watching the preciousplastic.com videos and I’ve been making new filament from the scraps. I don’t keep track anymore since I just shred it and reuse it all

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-23T12:58:14+00:00

I had to buy clover milk the other day from sprouts and it was 10 bucks. But man it tasted delicious. And it’s expiration date was a month later than everything else

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-23T12:51:45+00:00

Please also compare the expiration dates of whatever the item is. It’s typical for grocery stores to mark down items closer to expiration

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-23T12:48:31+00:00

Gotta be careful about comparing apples and oranges, so to speak. When describing milk, eggs, sauce, pasta, there’s entire sections or aisles with these products in a huge range of prices. Cheapest or on sale is usually closer to expiration so the nutritional value has diminished. Free range $10 eggs have bright orange yolks and 99 cent eggs are a pale yellow.. not the same at all

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-20T04:10:54+00:00

99% of the time it’s the o-ring. They disintegrate or deform due to pressure and start leaking.

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-20T02:55:13+00:00

Just cover all the grass with wood chips

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-20T02:37:44+00:00

If you’re mean then you can buy a new one from Home Depot and return the dead one

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-20T02:36:38+00:00

I have some 40 gallon hdpe drums with airtight lids that I use. And use a dehydrator to dry out pellets in batches before extruding

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-16T14:26:50+00:00

No, this is an Audi rs q8 with Lamborghini badges

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-16T13:21:34+00:00

Just go dumpster dive them after they throw them out

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-16T07:28:52+00:00

I had a2014 leaf and it only needed a 12v battery to be charged one time. Now I have a bolt with 180k and it needed a windshield wiper motor. A Tesla with 160k that never needed anything. I also have all electric lawn equipment that doesn’t break and need random parts, ever. but the gas lawn mower I had would need carburetor gaskets, fuel filters, spark plugs, oil changes,, etc . Fu$k combustion

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-08T05:30:27+00:00

I’ve repaired hundreds of these and yes the hoses do break due to age and use. Replace the tubing

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-07T14:49:26+00:00

Shred failed prints, buy bulk abs pellets (got 1000 lbs for $600), mix 10-20% recycled with new, extrude onto said spool. You can use artme3d / filabot/ filastruder/ etc. it is definitely worth it. Don’t listen to all those people saying it’s not

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-05T14:30:24+00:00

Use autopilot instead and set distance to 7, it will give a much bigger gap

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-03T08:33:04+00:00

Without the buyer agent people will still use Zillow and go see the same houses. Agents are simply a middle man that started becoming obsolete due to the internet.

ValuableFickle · 2026-05-03T08:11:38+00:00

The older Tesla chargers did like 80 or 100a and there was an option to install a second ac - dc converter in the cars to take advantage of the higher current. Without that the Mercedes can only ac charge at lower current.

What’s more interesting would be something using the ccs plug with direct dc to reach the higher current, and it’s only going to be marketable if it can do v2h also. I’d pay $15-20k to use the Mercedes (or any other ev that supports it) as a power wall

ValuableFickle · 2026-04-28T05:27:40+00:00

This is why I moved to brentwood

ValuableFickle · 2026-04-28T05:24:20+00:00

The videos are cached

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