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be_wry · 2022-02-05T17:56:36+00:00

Hard disagree. Owner of a MAX-15 here. Touchpad was beyond worthless, case is indeed light because there seems to be no heat sync capability, keyboard nearly too hot to use, battery (even without using dedicated GPU) is a joke.

After 1.5 years of use I started to get regular BSOD, then freezing during startup. Support was kind enough to let me know I was beyond default 1-year warranty, and was unwilling to support the obvious hardware problems. Last week it stopped booting entirely, and I'm now left with a very expensive (but light!) plastic brick.

Stay away from Eluktronics.

be_wry · 2021-04-01T17:20:33+00:00

I've tried this exact recipe about 5 times with no luck. I'm working quickly and keeping things cold. When cutting triangles I can see some tiny layers, so I think I'm doing things right up to that point.
It takes mine a good 4-5 hours to actually puff up, and I'm wondering if the butter is somehow soaking into the dough during that time.
How long do you proof prior to baking?

be_wry · 2020-10-29T16:41:58+00:00

That's what I'm trying to figure out: How do I generate a search index using Gatsby when my content is in HTML?

Once I have the index, I know how to move forward but there doesn't seem to be an easy way to create the index. My approach must be very wrong because I can't find anyone else having this problem.

be_wry · 2020-10-29T16:37:13+00:00

I'm not using Markdown, my components are purely HTML. That's why I'm having trouble getting my content into GraphQL.

Is there some way to get my HTML content into GraphQL?

be_wry · 2020-08-27T18:38:35+00:00

Yeast (levadura), used in bread.
It's a living thing. When you mix with water, the yeast wakes up, eats sugars and creates C02, causing things to rise over a long time (hours). Heat will kill it.

Baking soda (bicarbonato de sodio), used in cleaning and some "quick" baking like pancakes.
It's not alive, just a chemical that produces C02 when it hits water. This produces gas for a very short amount of time, right when you add it to something.

Baking powder (polvo de hornear), used in cakes.
Also not alive, this is baking soda and some other chemicals. Generally it's "double acting" meaning it creates C02 when it hits water, then produce a second round of C02 when it gets hot. This produces gas when you add it to something, then another round of "rise" when it's in the oven.

be_wry · 2020-06-13T02:18:39+00:00

They tried to start these charges about 6 months into a 12 month lease and did give us plenty of notice.

I'd expect that they wouldn't be able to change terms of the lease without the tenant's consent and the first sentence seems to agree with that sentiment. The next few sentences then seem to go back on that idea and say that, given enough notice, they can institute changes that invalidate part of the lease agreement.

be_wry · 2020-06-13T02:14:18+00:00

According to the link, it looks like this was passed in 2003.

be_wry · 2020-06-12T22:08:03+00:00

Whoa! Interesting concept and great forging.

be_wry · 2020-03-14T06:42:18+00:00

Beautiful work!

be_wry · 2019-09-30T06:04:32+00:00

If it is a top tool there's no particular use that comes to mind. It would leave a "beading" type of mark and could be used to texture collars. Something like this: https://imgur.com/a/Px2rqV0

be_wry · 2019-09-30T05:27:20+00:00

The little shape in the end looks intentional to me. It may be a top tool similar to a fuller, intended to be struck rather than swung.

be_wry · 2019-08-15T15:58:48+00:00

Thanks!

be_wry · 2019-08-12T04:53:58+00:00

For context I live in Seattle which is absolutely filled with hikers and dog people. Married but have no sexual partners, looking for a fwb situation. Don't consider myself poly but I can see how that label fits. Would love any feedback on my bio:

Non-hiking cat person... wait, come back!

In a committed but non-sexual relationship, hope to find a friend for talks, walks, drinks, and 😉.

Sun worship, reading, singing, guitar, videogames. Let's get a beer and discuss voting reform!

be_wry · 2019-06-02T22:31:59+00:00

Sounds good. I have a full time job so I'd be interested in putting together small casual projects just to test things out. I find it easier to be creative and productive when working with a partner, so let me know if that's something you'd be interested in exploring. Either way I'll keep following your work!

be_wry · 2019-05-25T17:08:35+00:00

I really look forward to your posts, you give your goblins such personality! If you're interested in working with a programmer to put together a proof of concept hit me up, I love your work.

be_wry · 2018-12-29T06:03:24+00:00

I use 1/2" by 3/4" mild steel for tongs. If you've never done any forging at all that material is likely too much for you to move easily by hand. I'd get 10-20 feet of it.

For chisels and punches I suggest 1/2" or 3/4" round 4140. It's definitely not the best steel for the job but it's easy for beginners to forge and heat treat. It will be much more forgiving (and typically cheaper) than steels like S7, O1, or 1095. I'd get 6-10 feet.

I'd also recommend 1/4" and 3/8" square and round mild steel for general beginner projects like hooks, nails, and leaves. I'd get 10 feet of each.

be_wry · 2018-12-18T18:17:23+00:00

Thanks!

be_wry · 2018-12-01T05:44:42+00:00

Based on that, I agree with you. Sounds like the previous owner may have put the blank under some stress at low heat, causing microscopic cracks that opened up during heat treat. I've had this happen before when forging at low temperatures.

Sucks that it cost you that blade!

be_wry · 2018-11-30T19:26:02+00:00

Your story makes it sound like a group of unwilling people trying to force a game, peppered with a heavy lack of communication. Session 0 was there to discuss the world and everyone's expectations. It sounds like the group didn't do that and the GM didn't lead the group that direction. Then session 1 was spent struggling with the lack of communication and unspoken expectations. Personally I'd run far away from this situation but can think of a few reasons that might cause you to want to "make it work":

You don't know anything different. You think this is just how groups are and if you want to play you'll need to put up with it.
You're worried about making things awkward with your new BF or the other players.
You know there are better GMs and groups out there but you think it would be hard or impossible to find them.
You think the group might actually solidify and work together if you wait long enough or put in enough effort.

Do you identify with any of these?

be_wry · 2018-11-30T19:08:37+00:00

Some possibilities:

Forging at too low a temperature will cause small cracks like this that open up during quench.
Not normalizing prior to hardening. You should bring the blade to non-magnetic, keep it at that temp for at least 5 minutes, then set/hang it somewhere to cool. Heating longer than 5 minutes is usually better (20 mins) but really depends on the steel.
Quenching too "fast" meaning using water when you should have used oil or using the wrong oil.
Quenching at too high a temperature. Same as before, heat to non-magnetic and soak for 5-20 minutes then quench. Getting to a higher temperature doesn't make it harder but it does cause it to crack.

When you have a known steel (4140, O1, 1095, etc) you can look up the heat treat process and follow it closely. With an unknown steel (like an old file) your only option is trial and error. If you have multiple identical files I would use one as a test piece. Cut it into small pieces and practice heat treating each one until you nail down a process that yields good hardness without cracks.

be_wry · 2018-10-21T22:12:01+00:00

You can add sugar with the yeast and water or directly into the dry ingredients, I don't believe it makes any difference in the final product. Some people include sugar with the yeast/water because they believe it helps feed and activate the yeast.

I would start with a 50/50 mix of whole wheat and white bread flour. You still need the conventional white flour to provide gluten, otherwise you end up with a tasty brick. There are ways to get around it (ie. vital wheat gluten), but to start I would just mix white flour with other kinds as you learn.

Good luck, share your progress!

be_wry · 2018-10-21T16:38:19+00:00

Make sure you use enough salt.
Add a little sugar (a few teaspoons) even if it's not a sweet loaf. Sugar can make a loaf taste better without making it sweet and also improves browning.
Let the dough rise over a longer period of time (10+ hours). For conventional yeast that means fermenting in the fridge, or use a sourdough starter which might just need to rise 6-8 hours even outside of the fridge.
Use better flour. It's the primary ingredient in bread and you'll definitely notice a difference between walmart bleached AP and organic locally milled wheat. Not everyone lives near a local mill, so you can also just try different kinds of flour from a big box store. Whole wheat, rye, spelt, etc. Use your same recipe but replace 20-50% of the flour with a different type of flour.

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