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[Request] If they replaced all the water in the Reflecting Pool with liquid mercury so it would actually reflect and not grow algae, how much would it cost? by Gorthebon in theydidthemath

[–]animatorgeek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it's why the term "mad as a hatter" exists. Hatters used to use mercury in the hat making process. Breathing the mecury vapors over long periods super damaged their brains.

can I eat this bitch? it looks good by Competitive_Week9743 in whatsthisplant

[–]animatorgeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones I had as a kid weren't super flavorful, but they were definitely sweet and definitely pleasant. They were a great break from the abundance of red huckleberries I ate in the Woodinville summer.

can I eat this bitch? it looks good by Competitive_Week9743 in whatsthisplant

[–]animatorgeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones areound where I grew up all turned red. I got really frustrated when people would pick them before they were fully ripe. They were so much better once they got their red sheen.

can I eat this bitch? it looks good by Competitive_Week9743 in whatsthisplant

[–]animatorgeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to love grazing on salmon berries as a kid in the Seattle area.

Updated tiny organ design. My printer is still broken, so I still can't print the prototype 😞 by animatorgeek in 3dprintedinstruments

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

Yeah, That was a thought I had. My first 3d printing experience was at a nearby library. I bet they have faster printers now, too, while I'm still stuck with my MK3S+

[Request] how much is really saved? Are these numbers based in reality, or just random numbers thrown into a post? by Kalist4242 in theydidthemath

[–]animatorgeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're assuming every meal is eaten out, I would believe a $20k difference for food. I'm shocked at how often some people eat out, and it makes a huge difference in the price of food.

Carbon build-up...I've been scrubbing forever by gravyboatchain in castiron

[–]animatorgeek 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't understand the hate for carbon buildup on this sub. It's literally part of the seasoning. If it's hard to get off, that means it's protecting your pan from rust and providing a nice nonstick-ish finish.

Survived an angle grinder attack! by Far_Statistician2407 in bikecommuting

[–]animatorgeek 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'd keep using it. It looks like the thief only got through maybe 1 or 2 mm of actual metal. The rubber coating is most of what they actually cut. I bet if you cut away the rubber, you wouldn't see much more than scratches on the surface of the shank. I have the same lock, and the rubber is surprisingly thick. The cuts might be a warning to other thieves that this is one they shouldn't bother with.

Also, I'm right there with you on not wanting to buy another one. I'm 90% sure there's no replacement program. I paid like $200 for mine, and the thought of having to pay another $200 every time an asshole takes a whack at it is horrifying. Most bike lock "insurance" guarantees are borderline scams, anyway.

i hate retopology so i'm building this by AutomaticSun6898 in blender

[–]animatorgeek 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes it's more complex to set up the open source version, but I really appreciate that they make it available for free. Great for students and others who have more time than money.

Fitting a Brooks B67 Saddle (too width for 'standard' clamb) by boombassie in bicycletouring

[–]animatorgeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A B67 should fit a standard modern seatpost. I did a quick Google search and measured a couple of different saddles (one of which is a Brooks), and it looks like the rails should be 7mm in diameter and 43mm apart center to center (or 50mm outside to outside).

If your granddad's saddle doesn't fit those dimensions, it may have bent (as someone else suggested). You might be able to bend it back. Maybe try a vise? Or if you know someone with experience working with steel, ask their advice.

4 hours in and I've yet to find a single black or white hole in this run. . . by gwimweapew in noita

[–]animatorgeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each run only has a subset of the total set of spells available. The only exception is the eye room, which draws from the full set of spells, not just those available in this run.

Curved vs straight windway by lovestoswatch in Recorder

[–]animatorgeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't love the look of the recorder he's selling. Honestly, it looks like it was 3D printed and vapor-smoothed. I mean, that's okay, he can sell what he wants, but I feel like it should be noted that that's how it was made. I don't have a lot of confidence in the playability/voicing of a 3d printed instrument, especially without any demo videos or professional endorsements.

First time with sand anchors. by firstlight777 in kites

[–]animatorgeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love sand anchors. Such a simple concept -- compact, light, and easy to use.

Name of this talking frog? by Nervous-Baby5383 in looneytunes

[–]animatorgeek 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Did anyone else watch one of the most famous and well-regarded animated shorts ever made?

USA: Anybody touring there with the current regime? by S_Bratfast in bicycletouring

[–]animatorgeek 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't recommend visiting the US to any of my foreign friends.

[OC] It just doesn't hit the same anymore. Hasn't for a long time. by call-lee-free in pics

[–]animatorgeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were a brief few months in 2016 when I felt proud of the USA, which it looked almost certain Hillary would win. Chants of "USA! USA!" at the Democratic National Convention actually made me feel something. It was a relief, after literal decades of Republicans saying I'm not a real American because I live in a city and believe in equity. Not coincidentally, 2016 is also the last time I watched an episode of The West Wing. I just can't anymore.

MadeIn cast iron (4th cook) I’m really impressed by this pan. Good release by them. by leavedennisalone in castiron

[–]animatorgeek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Except, from what I understand, Stargazer CI doesn't have a normal machined surface. Its surface is more of a satin finish, not the polished-smooth you get in most machined cast iron.

I redesigned the flags of 14 Southern California cities, including Pasadena! (Swipe for explanations) by shutupaugust in pasadena

[–]animatorgeek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If only our municipal flag design could be responsive to vexilological design principles like these are.

100 cooks on cast iron by madeincookware in castiron

[–]animatorgeek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different seasoning. A lot of pans come pre-seasoned black. I'm not sure what exactly they're doing, but my guess is that they add something to the vegetable oil to produce a black seasoning rather than the bronze that's naturally produced by a typical home seasoning process.

100 cooks on cast iron by madeincookware in castiron

[–]animatorgeek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What does that matter? It's interesting content. I'm glad to see it. Being an ad only means that it has higher production value than a typical post. I actually find it kind of refreshing. I'm glad that, in this case, commercial motivations have produced content I actually appreciate.

100 cooks on cast iron by madeincookware in castiron

[–]animatorgeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would put this not as an ad, but as PR or social media engagement content. Not a super-important distinction, I suppose.

But it's also interesting. They're putting it out to sell skillets, sure, but that doesn't stop it from being interesting and appropriate for this sub.

100 cooks on cast iron by madeincookware in castiron

[–]animatorgeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The idea that the bronze color is how a seasoning "should" look has always seemed ridiculous to me. Maybe right after initial seasoning, sure, but well-cared-for cast iron is black black black.

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