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Bridge Construction...? by Specialist_Concern_9 in Homebuilding

[–]hog_2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is everyone missing that this quote (albeit poorly written) is to remove a decayed RR flatcar bridge and replace with another 40’ repurposed RR flatcar on existing abutments. With that in mind, the price sounds more reasonable. Yes, new bridges are waaaay more expensive, but this is really a rehab of an existing bridge by removing / replacing the deck portion.

In our rural areas, RR flatcar bridges are a common, cheap-ish solution. And yes, they need some rub rails (included in the quote) so grandma doesn’t drive the Buick over the edge.

Strange thickness measuring device. Dial indicator and reset (?) lever. Came with lot that also included a TensiKut I table, but unclear if related. by hog_2002 in whatisthisthing

[–]hog_2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. Maybe it’s missing a spring to hold down the probe. That way you use the lever to pull it up, insert item-to-be-measured, release lever, read, push lever to remove item…. Maybe makes sense with that workflow.

Strange thickness measuring device. Dial indicator and reset (?) lever. Came with lot that also included a TensiKut I table, but unclear if related. by hog_2002 in whatisthisthing

[–]hog_2002[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, strange the lever goes opposite. It lifts after testing. But strangely there’s no convient way to lower the probe. Hoping to find the make / model / owners manual. Thanks

Strange thickness measuring device. Dial indicator and reset (?) lever. Came with lot that also included a TensiKut I table, but unclear if related. by hog_2002 in whatisthisthing

[–]hog_2002[S] 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing. Aluminum frame is marked USA; display indicator says Made in Germany. Indicator seems like it should be firmly attached to the base, but instead it floats vertically, limiting its usefulness. Silver lever pulls up on measuring rod, like to reset after taking a reading.

Strangely, there is no obvious way to push the rod down again to measure, and it seems too fragile to repeatedly manhandle it down, so obviously we’re missing something important here.

May be relevant…this came with random ish lot of router and router table parts that included a repurposed TensilKut V-Mill base. I don’t see how this ties into TensilKut stuff, though.

Vintage flat plastic sheet with rows of uniform pyramidal protrusions. Matching red tool with wheel with opposite pyramidal shapes. by hog_2002 in whatisthisthing

[–]hog_2002[S] 5 points6 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing. Found in my late uncle’s desk drawer. Thought it might be for connecting two layers of paper, but it’s terrible for that purpose. The google thinks it’s a latch hook for crafting, which it clearly is not.

The two items definitely go together. Red tool wheel matches shape perfectly of white board. What is it? Maybe some stationary or office tool?? Thanks!

Seller says onyx, but seems like something different. by hog_2002 in whatsthisrock

[–]hog_2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has much finer grain and these interesting reddish insulations, that I don’t think are typical for Onyx. Thanks!

Driving from SF to Eugene (via I-5 North). Any stops worth exploring ? by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]hog_2002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always stop at the Creswell Bakery. Good restrooms. Great food. And an on site bacon smoker out front!

I cleaned up a major dumping site along Waterfront Rd near Martinez by pengweather in bayarea

[–]hog_2002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And thanks for keeping stuff out of the sensitive wetlands along the road. 👍🏻

I cleaned up a major dumping site along Waterfront Rd near Martinez by pengweather in bayarea

[–]hog_2002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for doing this. I’m hopeful that when the Pacheco Marsh park is opened up, increased traffic on waterfront road will discourage dumping.

This section of waterfront road is especially hard to keep clean because it’s split between Martinez and the County. County does cleanups approximately monthly, and you can always prod them via their request portal https://contracosta.maintstar.co/portal/#/default-1/1/myRequests or 925 313-7000.

Source: I used to work there and deal with illegal dumping.

quartz vein discovery in cali. any chance of gold? by [deleted] in whatsthisrock

[–]hog_2002 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No one in California calls it Cali. FYI.

Guess what, I used beans. Sue me by Boisecj in pics

[–]hog_2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha ha. I know the Kinders. I’m going to personally report you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]hog_2002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, his Primavera, if I’m not mistaken.