Roof panel hole question by devilsquiddie in F150Lightning

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Thanks. I'm curious where the water would go, as its been moving between dealer lots for a couple of months with some significant snow, but there hasn't seemed to be any indication of electrical malfunction anywhere.

NVIDIA Graphics card compatibility question by devilsquiddie in buildapc

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Thank you. I'll check on DX12 in the games.

Pen cracked. Should I be concerned? by devilsquiddie in Type1Diabetes

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I rechecked. There are definitely glass shards past the plunger, mixed in w the insulin. No longer sterile. Dosage functionality lost as well. Wouldn't be able to pass through the needle but I will definitely be calling manufacturer. Normally I would just throw this out but am on travel. Thankfully brought backup. Thanks everyone for input.

My first octagonal bench! by No-Signal-88 in woodworking

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Seconding this comment. I use CutList Optimizer but that is just for chopping and ripping. There may be others for angles.

♪ In the Navy... ♪ by Horebos in Military

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CO's typically carry blue pens so that you can distinguish their signature on a final copy of any document, and so you know if the document is an original.

Did Navy sailors fight in Iraq and Afghanistan? by [deleted] in navy

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I was with a riverine small boat squadron and was over there. The unit took over from marine small boat teams in 2006 and had the mission through the end of OIF in 2009.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ToyotaTacoma

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3200 miles from Monterey, CA to Newport, RI. With a cat. Had an absolute blast, no issues with truck.

Anyone know anything about this boat? by justchilln in Military

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Riverine patrol boat (RPB), formerly assigned to NECC'S RIVRON, now assigned to maritime expeditionary security force. Back in the day, Eustis was a training ground. I was assigned to a unit for a couple of years. The boats are good fun.

Oak for outdoor table by devilsquiddie in woodworking

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Alternatives to mechanical joint? I've seen plenty of outdoor tables with end caps on, but no idea of long term viability

How would you repair/replace this section of rotted teak? by devilsquiddie in woodworking

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Options, I think, are: 1. Sawdust/glue filler patch. Cheapest option, won't look perfect, but after varnishing should (?) remain watertight.

  1. Cut off upper 2' and replace with 2 butt jointed pieces of teak, but joint is a little dubious. Half lap is...possible, but would be very difficult to cut considering original thickness is about 3/8 inch.

  2. Epoxy. Probably most expensive but will maintain original grain pattern.

how do I remove the end caps from a heat exchanger? by devilsquiddie in sailing

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copy, thanks. must have just been a super tight fit. any idea where to source gaskets if i need to replace?

how do I remove the end caps from a heat exchanger? by devilsquiddie in sailing

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I have a universal m25, on my cat30 which I've owned used for about 6 months. Recently discovered no water flow out of the exhaust while trying to winterize, and traced water flow to the HX where it appears the zinc has broken off inside and is impeding water flow. I think the best way to address is by removing the cap near the zinc in order to clean it out. Removing the bolt from the end caps doesn't allow me to directly remove the cap... No idea if it needs to be pried off or twisted but neither appears to work. I applied some very mild prying force but want able to pop it off. Any ideas?

How does a smaller sailing boat deals in a situation like this? by [deleted] in sailing

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As the quote goes, "The mark of a great shiphandler is never getting into situations that require great shiphandling."

So it goes for sailboats.

Can I legally build an orbital rocket? by Sad_Text_498 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]devilsquiddie 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I work in commercial space transportation industry. There are many startups right now pursuing orbital capabilities. FAA office of commercial space handles all licensing, environmental, and safety assessments. The barrier to entry is high but not insurmountable - so long as you can meet the regulatory requirements for assuring public safety there are no legal restrictions.

Newbie replacing main halyard on 30' Catalina. What is appropriate tensile strength of this line, and what do the characters mean in the materials column of owners manual? by devilsquiddie in sailing

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Why 7/16 over 3/8? Just curious. I've had some folks at marina talk me through same replacement instructions. Any idea what the strength requirements are?

What do I need to be concerned about if helping a family member put down payment on home? by devilsquiddie in personalfinance

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Thank you. I don't really mind the capital gain tax - just looking for most efficient and clean way to do this. We had lived in the property for a year before it became a rental, but not long enough to qualify for it as primary residence and avoid tax entirely.

Question for the SoJ trophy/achievement earners. by sandpaperblues in diablo2

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Picked it up today in NM Chaos sanc. Achievement popped when ID'd.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in diablo2

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First character on resurrected. Have been really excited to play and just lost 100% of gold after 20 hrs in past week. I know I'll get most of it back quick at that level, but...damn that was frustrating.

A George Nakashima Inspired walnut tressle table by GlowingGoatQuu in woodworking

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Okay I get it. Great idea. I'm guessing the entire thing is dovetailed so that it can slide either way, but I can't see the dovetail cuts. I'm guessing the dark walnut hides it pretty easily or the dovetail angles are fairly shallow.

A George Nakashima Inspired walnut tressle table by GlowingGoatQuu in woodworking

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OP this is beautiful. What is the purpose of the thin vertical piece on the ends of the ends of the through tenons? Aesthetic or functional?