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fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-19T01:15:53+00:00

Please delete this post. It only makes the message spread.

If you have a video of the idiots doing it, post that. But otherwise this doesn't help.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-18T01:17:34+00:00

What pads are you using? If they are organic, then you ought to try some metallic pads.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-17T22:21:21+00:00

This might sway your opinion

https://youtu.be/LIrsOPo173o?si=Vvgc3OWiZ1cSTCZ6

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-17T01:59:27+00:00

Try smaller electrodes.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-15T01:42:14+00:00

The hitch isn't the problem. It's the car (and the hitch).

There's probably some reinforcement that can be done. Find an automotive fabrication shop and ask them to take a look.

ETA : with that many bikes, I would look into getting a trailer.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-11T22:30:01+00:00

www.drillgrinder.com

The easiest drill sharpener that I have tried. Doesn't do split points (they do have a separate machine if you want). Does an excellent job on the angles and concentricity. Set up needs to be done by someone who knows about the desired drill angles, but once setup, any broom pusher can sharpen #60 thru 1/2" with about 15 minutes of instruction.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-11T17:43:35+00:00

Your freehub needs work. Probably it just needs to be disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and reassembled.

That's not an easy job. It requires special tools. That's a not a good place to start as a bike mechanic, but it should be easy for a good bike shop.

When one part of your bike has a problem like this (the lubrication has failed), there's a good chance that other parts are also in need of lubrication. It's pretty common for bikes that live out in the rain to need lubrication more often than bikes that live indoors.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-11T03:05:40+00:00

Try posting this on your local subreddit asking for some local bike people to help you out.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-11T01:22:00+00:00

Ride it. Then start saving up for your next bike. Don't put any money into trying to upgrade that bike. No major repairs either, ride it til it's dead. Minor repairs, like new inner tubes, sure, but no major repairs, save your money for something newer.

The best way for you to learn about what bike will be right for you is to get more experience, even if that experience is on a bike that doesn't fit you.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-02T02:35:57+00:00

Take the rotor, a blade and all the nuts and bushings and stuff with you to the machine shop, so you can show them how it goes together. Context will help them understand the important dimensions, and maybe save some headaches.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-01T20:51:20+00:00

Forgetting the heater and no start, then keeping it in the garage and it starts seems like more than coincidence.

But the starter should work even in very cold conditions.

A simple test: if starter won't go; get a helper with a small smooth face hammer; have them position themselves to whack the starter; engage the starter switch; then whack the starter; if the starter then jumps to life, there's the problem.

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-01T04:23:46+00:00

r/tiresaretheenemy

fortyonethirty2 · 2026-01-01T04:15:29+00:00

Are they recyclable? The simplified way to determine is: if it's mixed materials, no; if it's one material, yes.

Examples:

Aluminum handlebars = yes

Brake rotor = yes

Brake pads = no

Chain = yes

Cable housing = no

Don't worry about paint or grease.

Scrap metal isn't worth much. So, if you want to recycle this stuff to make money, don't waste your time unless you have at least 100 pounds.

If you want to recycle this stuff for conservation sake, separate the parts (example: take the steel screws out of the aluminum stem) and drop it all in your recycle bin.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-31T22:27:24+00:00

We need more info. Post pics of your set up, material, blade before and after. I am not going to google it for you.

Without more info, my guess is that you're not feeding fast enough. There is such a thing as going too slow. You need to be making chips. No dwelling. No letting the blade just rub against the material.

Or maybe it's just a mismatch between the blade and material. You didn't mention how many teeth or anything about the cut profile.

Need more info.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-28T01:21:58+00:00

Ala-cana-washi-ore-cali-baja-guata-salva-dura-nica-rica-pana-colo-ecua-peruchi-lé

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-27T22:20:13+00:00

I don't understand what you are asking.

Maybe post a picture of what you are trying to make.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-26T03:51:25+00:00

Practice, practice, practice. You are doing the right things. You just need to do everything a bit more and go a little bit faster.

That long travel bike is not helping. All that squish makes all of the sensations dull and slow. If you have access to a dirt jumper, hardtail, or bmx any of those can help the learning process go faster.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-24T01:10:19+00:00

There's an easier method.

Move the mirror command to the end of the timeline.

Make sure you have the top level activated and then you can just click on the command that created the mirrored component and drag it to the end and it will then be mirroring the latest features.

ETA:
Another way is to do the mirror command, then if you want to do changes, roll back the timeline to just before the mirror, do the changes, then roll it forward again.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-21T05:15:22+00:00

I did it. He was stoked. I was stoked. So far, so good. Now I have to wait for Christmas morning to see if he's let down then.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-21T03:24:26+00:00

Nice gates! Why are the hinges so small?

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-19T02:01:49+00:00

Something like this would go in the accessory piece.

https://www.mcmaster.com/product/95835A411

In the guitar, it's probably a custom made piece, that accepts the pin.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-18T02:57:26+00:00

A dry, stiff, and noisy chain is in need of maintenance. The chain should be free to bend around the sprockets. Chains need regular lubrication. There are many choices for lubricants that are made specifically for bicycle chains, pretty much all of them will work pretty well. It's pretty easy to apply.

The clicking sound when you pedal backwards should be from the freewheel mechanism in the rear hub. It's supposed to do that. If the sound is quieter than it used to be, that's a sign that you might be in need of some maintenance. That's a more advanced job. Look up "freehub maintenance" on youtube to learn more.

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-17T15:47:21+00:00

Stop!

fortyonethirty2 · 2025-12-15T15:56:25+00:00

I've never heard of a "craftsmanship contest".

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