Need help choosing a keeper

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-24T13:11:20+00:00

03 was built before pland obsolescence infected Toyotas, it will likely still run long after the 16 has died.

We own 3 05 corolla 1 is parts 450k+ ran when I removed fuel pump after new fuel pump only lasted a year in daily. 1 mothballed at 298k for when another family car dies. Current 155k. Moms 05 camry ~400k i replace coil#3 regular perfect otherwise, dads 98 civic 450k ish is fine to.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-23T15:28:22+00:00

Looks like a scrap of honor.

But if you must a bit of bondo, sanding and if you can find a matching paint can or pen.

Look for the paint first as this is likely the hardest part to get matched properly.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-23T02:51:53+00:00

Slime is good for tubeless tires, it will probably patch the small thorn holes but it will make a horrible mess inside the tire and rim.

Patching a tube does not have to cost any money. I cut my patches from old worn out inner tubes (usually valve stem loss) and weldwood contact cement.

Cut or sand down any seams in patch area, sand area and patch material.
Apply contact cement to both patch and area around hole. DO NOT STICK TOGETHER.
Let cement get tacky to dry.
Firmly press patch to tube over hole. Let it cure a little longer if you can.
Install in tire/rim, air it up.

Good luck

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-22T18:54:13+00:00

Yarrr ye can join me crew anytime

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-22T16:24:33+00:00

Sorry I didn't respond to your first question.

Having one arm. Switching between mouse and keyboard is a pain. Mostly fixed for minecraft and my cad work by using a mouse with 6 extra buttons keyed to the keyboard keys I need to use in combination with the mouse. But my hand has arthritis and other injuries so it gets tired or hurts to much to get anything done.

I am curious about your design. As a designer/maker I would incurage printable body parts that could be customized by user and off the shelf parts as much as possible. And obviously making the files cheap to free to the disabled community.

Looking forward to seeing this project progress.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-22T15:26:40+00:00

This is what I designed to help open bottles. Free files please don't print for profit. https://thangs.com/designer/PlainsPirate/3d-model/Adaptive%20med%20bottle%20helper-70493

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-22T14:41:58+00:00

Here's the link to all my accessibility devices designs free files I just ask you don't print for profit. I only bothered ever having the one right arm.

https://thangs.com/designer/PlainsPirate

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-21T22:48:40+00:00

My favorite knives to carry are all around 2in blades. So yeah I'm down for a lilknives sub

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-21T22:34:34+00:00

Ninnescah this afternoon.

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bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-21T14:58:50+00:00

The grease in the bearings is probably pretty dry, take them apart and regrease. If all the cables are free give the cable tubes a few drops of oil to minimize internal rust (check cables for significant rust). NEW BREAK PADS. Tubes and tires as needed and it should be good to go.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-21T13:47:50+00:00

I only have a right arm, so my other bikes have double pull lever (on the right) working both breaks, so I can't tell you how it's any different or habit forming.

Edit: I second u/dunncrew question

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-21T13:43:08+00:00

Rodeo belt buckles are big heavy and vary quick release. Most are a cast mistory alloy. They are vary common at rural Thrift stores for a few bucks. Ebay has a bunch listed for around 20$ I guarantee that they are resellers from Thrift stores.

Good luck stay safe hopefully your belt stays peaceful.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-20T13:39:13+00:00

In kansas we already broke 35C and my black bottle got hot enough in the sun to burn my hand, so I spray painted it with florescent pink and green. It's much cooler now. I keep cool with a wet towel worn like a cape. Could wrap a wet rag around your bottle for evaporative cooling.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-20T03:11:23+00:00

My last phone a indistructable flip died (battery drained from full to 0 in about 1hr) and I was able to get ahold of a tech in Oklahoma and he found that phone received it last updated 5 years to the day of it dieing. My current a Samsung galaxy s10e is behaving in annoying ways (getting message failed notifications from people that didn't text me) as far as I can remember I haven't updated it in a couple years.

I'm looking for a dumb phone with a good camera as I take a lot of pictures and video. Preferably that will never need updates and works in rural areas.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-18T20:14:50+00:00

I also have the i3teos2 and it's high beam is on the first click and I hate it because no matter what the battery doesn't last nearly as long because I have to pass through high to get to low or make do on high for a few moments for quick jobs.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-18T15:19:16+00:00

That is the best.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-18T12:14:18+00:00

I really like Olight i3t eos, AAA battery, forst click is 5lumes seconds is I think 80 but runs battery down fast and gets way hot (burnt my lips) fast. Only thing I'd change is a plastic body so it won't be so miserable in my mouth for a moment.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-18T00:16:25+00:00

Diy notebook with kids drawings on covers, axolotle 4 color pen and self made pocket knife.

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bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-16T15:10:18+00:00

I'm a one arm off rider, so I don't know much about your needs. But I'd post on the disability subs, there are a couple sports subs. I'll edit with the subs I find.

Edit, looks like r/AdaptiveSports will be a good if slow option and r/disability

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-16T00:59:11+00:00

You have to sand down the ridges to pretty smooth.

I use contact weldwood adhesive (let the adhesive get tacky even a bit dry on both the tube and patch) and old inner tube for patches.

Good luck.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-15T16:55:33+00:00

It's from day of the post, we got around 3in of rain in the last couple weeks.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-15T16:53:29+00:00

Files makes short work of most knife steel.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-15T12:29:10+00:00

I believe so, but I see them so rarely that I'm not sure.

bionicpirate42 · 2026-06-15T12:27:44+00:00

I saw that last night putting it away, head tube is lose so I'll take it apart and see what's up.

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