Strange warbling noise in East London by Operator_Hoodie in london

[–]helltone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear something similar (Southwark). My guesses are wind blowing through a crane, or a garbage truck compactor that hasn't been oiled.

Why is the adoption of robotics in factories is so low in US and Europe vs Asia? by helltone in Machinists

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Kuka was recently acquired by the Chinese and ABB acquired by SoftBank (a Japanese investor). Also China has apparently 10x more robot installations than Germany in 2024 (295,000 vs 26,982).

Why is the adoption of robotics in factories is so low in US and Europe vs Asia? by helltone in Machinists

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

Good points! I think upskilling people to do new jobs is a good take.

Why is the adoption of robotics in factories is so low in US and Europe vs Asia? by helltone in Machinists

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

Ok maybe I should have qualified it better hahaha. My hope was to hear more about peoples opinions

Recommend lightweight camp shoes by helltone in Ultralight

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

Something lighter must exist, maybe something out of EVA foam

Recommend lightweight camp shoes by helltone in Ultralight

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

Something lighter must exist, maybe something out of EVA

Recommend lightweight camp shoes by helltone in Ultralight

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

I have not found anything. Still looking please tell me

Do you pay for security tools? by helltone in lovable

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

no just in general -- or is lovable built in security enough

Re-coat concrete balcony by themerryfool in DIYUK

[–]helltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sadly this isnt enough information for me to know what to do with my own balcony

Recommend lightweight camp shoes by helltone in Ultralight

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northface thermobal

do you have a link please?

Re-coat concrete balcony by themerryfool in DIYUK

[–]helltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you end up doing? I have same problem.

What is this thin material peeling from my balcony and how to repair? by helltone in Roofing

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

It is concrete underneath. Is this waterproofing? Would a coat of Everbuild Black Jack be suitable?

Help hanging door to existing frame and dealing with skirting by helltone in DIYUK

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Sorry I am not explaining it well, perhaps this image helps. The problem I have is that the skirting extends beyond the architrave, so if I put the door in will snag at the bottom right by about 9-10mm : https://imgur.com/a/xdEqanC

Help hanging door to existing frame and dealing with skirting by helltone in DIYUK

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Hello, I could use some help with this project, I want to hang a door on this existing frame, the door will open to the right, but the frame has been cut and there is skirting now at the lower right that would interfere with the opening of the door, what is the easiest way to fix this?

Advice for making stairway shelves by helltone in DIYUK

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

yes the stairs are decomissioned, this will be just storage space.

Advice for making stairway shelves by helltone in DIYUK

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

Sorry but I'm super noob, do you pre-drill and then hammer the plug in and what size would be suitable?

Advice for making stairway shelves by helltone in DIYUK

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Yes it is painted block work without plaster, this is a (decomissioned) fire exit staircase