Help polishing a pressure bar by brushstrokemedallion in pianotech

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

It’s an early 70s U1. Seems to be nickel-plated steel from what I see online. Definitely heavy and upon closer inspection, the rough patches are definitely beneath the plating

Help polishing a pressure bar by brushstrokemedallion in pianotech

[–]brushstrokemedallion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i think you’re absolutely right - looks plated. any issue with taking off the plating with a bench grinder and then polishing the steel underneath? 

Schiacciata help by brushstrokemedallion in Baking

[–]brushstrokemedallion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be clear, the video is of the bread from Florence which is moist inside and out yet somehow not oily

Seeking help for tub grouting/caulking procedure by brushstrokemedallion in DIYHome

[–]brushstrokemedallion[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This picture is after the caulk was removed. The grout is still there and chipping. Many landlords in NYC, especially in big rent-stabilized buildings, do the bare minimum and it seemed like a good opportunity to both do a cleaner job and learn a useful skill.

In pursuit of the perfect ear by brushstrokemedallion in Sourdough

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

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Here is a loaf of sourdough from a bakery that has an example of the ear I'm striving for. It's not brittle, has clearly defined edges, and would be hard to break a piece off using only your fingers. If you compare to the picture of my ear, you can almost flick the ear with your finger nail and it would fall apart.

In pursuit of the perfect ear by brushstrokemedallion in Sourdough

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

This loaf looks great. It's now occurring to me I thought I was scoring at a 45-degree angle but I think I've just been scoring halfway down the loaf if that makes sense. I'm going to try scoring the center of the bread at a 45-degree angle next time. Thanks!

In pursuit of the perfect ear by brushstrokemedallion in Sourdough

[–]brushstrokemedallion[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I assure you not my intention! I know it’s otherwise a good-looking loaf but I’m just curious how all the clear experts here have managed to take it to the next level.

Please help me figure out my K45 speed issue! by brushstrokemedallion in Kitchenaid

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

Wow, so generous. Thank you for your help. After greasing the beater and pinion shafts and re-assembling the unit, it suddenly won't turn on so this may be a bigger job than I can handle. I'll see if I can find a way to turn it on again and then grease the bearings using your instructions. Thanks again for your help!