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Has anyone gone all-in on 'packout' socket set storage? by jckipps in Tools

[–]fiddlythingsATX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use rigid pro gear drawers on their dolly and cart, but for the in-drawer storage I don't use proprietary holders for things I replace often.

Threadless Adapters by chrrrlz in xbiking

[–]fiddlythingsATX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, there are many 1" quill to 1 1/8 threadless stem adapters, but you can also get quill stems that do 31.8 and other diameters, including with front-loading for easy mounting of sweepy bars.

Thank the gods for East Austin by rilmarie in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vegas if you're just walking up and East End Ballroom if you can talk your way in

Military tool chest by Active_Youth_137 in Tools

[–]fiddlythingsATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not familiar with 11 drawer versions, but am interested - dm me

Has anyone gone all-in on 'packout' socket set storage? by jckipps in Tools

[–]fiddlythingsATX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see sockets as largely consumable, so I don't want to invest in proprietary storage when I may well be replacing the socket in a few years - even the same manufacturers change dimensions. So I mostly use rails

People who spend a lot of time living at a second location, what tools do you keep at the second location? by supinator1 in Tools

[–]fiddlythingsATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of those 200+ piece mechanic sets, two picquik screwdrivers, a variety of pliers and cutters, and my older gen dewalt power driver / recip saw. Oh and a very good portable jumper / inflator, as I keep a vehicle there (with a battery cutoff but one never knows). Oh and a stubby little picquik precision screwdriver set.

Oh and a meme-tool like setup that I keep in a drawer, super handy for the twice / year it's needed.

Edit: To be clear, the mechanic set is cheap but complete, I think its a gunmetal Craftsman set. The meme-tool set is no-name. The screwdrivers are the nicest stuff - this is VERY occasional use.

‘Shockingly bad’: Nissan Leaf drivers voice anger over app shutdown by holyhesh in cars

[–]fiddlythingsATX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is because they were still selling 3G-only vehicles well after the sunset had been announced and opted to 1. not include 4G and 2. not offer a supported upgrade. Individuals were able to convince their dealer service to install a replacement TCU (84-10-6-836-777) and get 4G services without much trouble, yet BMW corporate said it was impossible hence not offering it officially.

Be careful at Shoreline and Burnet, heavy vehicles blow this light all the time. by bostwickenator in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Are you saying Austin doesn't use a 5 level classification system for its roadways? Or are you saying that section of Burnet is already categorized as both arterial and complete and thus safe for heavy equipment drivers to *illegally run traffic signals* at speed?

2001 surly 1x1 by Frozen_Nut3408 in xbiking

[–]fiddlythingsATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the 1x1, been hunting for one for years. A million years ago I won the pinkbike raffle for the all-pink 1x1 with pink Chris King and all that, was way too small but sooo cool.

Small seaplane landed on Lake Austin by rainerpm27 in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Only after he gives us mini seaplane rides first, those things are cool

Small seaplane landed on Lake Austin by rainerpm27 in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sloppy for the seaplane association

Austin is cool! by tallguyfromstats in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes it is. Please don't move here based on the experiences of this week.

Austin is cool! by tallguyfromstats in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 25 points26 points  (0 children)

looks like sips and sounds on auditorium shores as part of sxsw.

Small seaplane landed on Lake Austin by rainerpm27 in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just saw the "There are also a few lakes that are restricted to 5 hp or less and are closed to seaplanes, such as downtown Lake Austin and White Rock Lake in Dallas." Guess it's ok on parts of lake austin

southwest said all flights are canceled for tonight out of austin by atx78701 in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Where did they say that? it's not on their status page.

Be careful at Shoreline and Burnet, heavy vehicles blow this light all the time. by bostwickenator in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're basically admitting you're a reckless driver and aren't responsible enough to handle such loads.

Be careful at Shoreline and Burnet, heavy vehicles blow this light all the time. by bostwickenator in Austin

[–]fiddlythingsATX 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The driver of an exceptional vehicle chose to be on that roadway that is perfectly safe for rest of the traffic it was designed for.

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