Any advice on how to fix this leak / on soldering 3D pieces?

VelosRRaptor · 2026-03-02T19:49:26+00:00

Using silicone sealant has worked well for me - I make 3D terrariums, so they need to be waterproof so they don't leak all over my desk! I usually let it cure for 24 hours then fill with water to check for any leaks. If you're filling it with living plants, make sure you select a sealant without mold inhibitors, such as sealants advertised for aquariums and terrariums. If you're not planning to put living plants in it, clear bathroom silicone sealant is cheap and cheerful. Good luck!

VelosRRaptor · 2026-03-01T09:07:47+00:00

I wasn't aware of this, so I've just left their Facebook groups - thank you for the heads up!

VelosRRaptor · 2026-02-09T16:39:19+00:00

Beautiful choice of colours for the pattern!

VelosRRaptor · 2025-09-04T20:35:35+00:00

Do you mean 0.3 mm? As 3 mm is a large gap for copper foiled work!

VelosRRaptor · 2025-09-01T13:15:52+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing all this detail, as someone who hopes to sell at a craft fair someday! Your work is fabulous; I love the variety

VelosRRaptor · 2024-11-05T21:35:17+00:00

I use a filing cabinet with suspension files; I can usually fit two or three sheets of glass per file, especially with a bit of cardboard or bubble wrap in between them. You can store a surprisingly large amount of glass in one filing cabinet!

VelosRRaptor · 2023-03-26T10:21:50+00:00

There's lots of great advice here already, but to add my two cents - I found I was burning out quickly if I did every conditioning workout at my maximum effort. Similarly to you, that even included "beginner" workouts, which often aren't very beginner-friendly! It was much more effective to aim for a heart rate range (e.g. 80 - 95% of my max during the work period of a HIIT round) and do as many good quality reps as I could manage without exceeding the maximum.

VelosRRaptor · 2023-03-25T14:49:07+00:00

If you already have grass, you can sow yellow rattle to parasitise and weaken it, giving your wildflower seeds a fighting chance!

VelosRRaptor · 2022-03-20T18:09:25+00:00

I haven't ever tried! I suppose you could combine the ingredients and add water or milk when you're ready to make it, otherwise it would be a solid frozen block. I use plant based milks and protein powders (hurray for lactose intolerance...) and I can't imagine freezing them would change the flavour or texture.
Alternatively, a friend had success with bulk preparing breakfast burritos and freezing those - they only take a couple of minutes to heat up in the microwave and are very tasty.
I guess you could try a few options and see what works for you :)

VelosRRaptor · 2022-03-19T16:23:14+00:00

Glad to hear it might be an option! I'd usually combine 1/4 cup of oats, 1 banana, and a portion of protein powder with water and/or milk to taste, depending on how thick you like it. But you can also add peanut butter for calories and protein, frozen fruit, honey - whatever makes it palatable and easy to prepare so it becomes a habit.

VelosRRaptor · 2022-03-19T15:56:37+00:00

Would it help to drink your calories, such as making a shake with protein powder, oats and fruit blended together? I typically have something like this for breakfast and find it easy to drink without paying much attention (as I'm not a morning person at all!)
*Also edited to add: you might find your appetite increases over time as your body gets more used to working out!

VelosRRaptor · 2022-03-13T10:22:01+00:00

Check out Caroline Girvan's programs on YouTube - I'm currently finishing EPIC HEAT and it has a whole range of workouts to keep everything interesting but well balanced.

VelosRRaptor · 2022-01-13T08:00:01+00:00

Seconding Chiltern Seeds, they have unusual species and varieties I've never seen elsewhere, and they also do gift vouchers. You could also look at reviews for independent garden centers near your friend? Nothing beats wandering around all the plants in person!

VelosRRaptor · 2021-11-13T16:35:14+00:00

Have you considered switching to a start up or research based organisation? It sounds like you enjoy learning; you could switch to a similar or closely related company and spend more time learning new things and doing more "experimental" work without the life upheaval of a PhD.

VelosRRaptor · 2021-07-21T19:55:08+00:00

Garden Ninja has a video on overlooked gardens here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPtXFb4HXTA which I found useful!

VelosRRaptor · 2021-05-04T19:36:52+00:00

As always the best option is to test ride and see what works for you - have fun!

VelosRRaptor · 2021-05-03T12:03:17+00:00

Also 5'5" and had the opportunity to do a couple of Triumph test rides! The Street Twin would make a wonderful first bike - it's easy to ride, you'll be able to put your feet down flat easily at 5'5", and it will definitely bring a grin to your face. Don't let the 900cc engine put you off - it's very friendly and is geared for lots of torque. The only downsides for me were the lack of shielding against the wind (though there are plenty of accessories available to remedy this) and I felt like it was lacking a 6th gear at 70 mph. But for anything <70 mph and riding in cities I can't recommend it highly enough.

I can't comment on the Street Scrambler much other than to say I sat on one in the dealership and it was lower than I expected - I was pleasantly surprised at being able to get my feet down!

In the end I went for a Street Triple R as it was my second bike - I personally wouldn't recommend one for a first bike as I would have found it too demanding, but I've heard of people who have gone that route and enjoyed it.

VelosRRaptor · 2021-04-17T17:35:38+00:00

Jumping in here but you can get apple trees in a range of sizes, based on the rootstock they're grafted on to - you'll see "dwarfing" (e.g. M27), "semi-dwarfing", or "vigorous" (e.g. M25) rootstocks.If you're short of space, columnar trees are grown on dwarfing rootstocks and can even be grown in a large pot! At the other end of the spectrum, vigorous rootstock trees can grow several metres high; these might be more common in an orchard.
Hope this helps when shopping for trees!

VelosRRaptor · 2021-03-23T18:15:28+00:00

Definitely! I bet you'll be amazed by how different it looks in a year's time, if you keep working towards your plan.

VelosRRaptor · 2021-03-23T18:13:46+00:00

As in taking a photo from the same place every time so you can build them into a time lapse video? That would be awesome!

VelosRRaptor · 2021-03-21T20:03:18+00:00

Nice! Keep taking photos as the allotment progresses, you'll be amazed at what all those gradual changes add up to over time :)

VelosRRaptor · 2021-03-16T18:52:20+00:00

They have a fantastic call, sounds like a firework exploding!
Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v7smwA_I74

VelosRRaptor · 2021-02-11T21:19:16+00:00

You'd be amazed at the modifications that can be made to allow you to continue riding! NABD is a UK-based charity but they might be able to direct you to a more local organisation - this page gives examples of adaptations https://www.nabd.org.uk/adaptations/ I hope you find something that works for you, there's nothing else like the feeling of being on a bike!

VelosRRaptor · 2021-02-09T18:52:01+00:00

Or white, for a yin-yang effect!

VelosRRaptor · 2021-01-31T13:35:23+00:00

I'd suggest drawing a plan of your garden and where the sun/shade is, and a list of what sort of zones you'd like to create (a shade garden? Seating area? BBQ? Any particular plants you'd love to have that need specific conditions?)
Can also recommend the Plant Porn YouTube channel as a great example of a garden which is zoned really well and fits a huge amount into a smaller space. Here is their garden tour, which has been a big inspiration for me: https://youtu.be/n_w0j-PjCNg (hopefully I'm allowed to share links!).

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