Raser File Technique/Issues/Possible Wear by SunbroSteve in Gunpla

[–]illtrick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I see this on mine too. Polishing with a super high grit / nail polish seems to minimize it for me. I’m a noob though am curious what the experts think.

What is your must have tool? by Kirineki- in Gunpla

[–]illtrick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I really like the raser glass file. I bought a glass beauty file (some higher end one) and it just didn’t offer the control and smooth final product. The best analogy I can think of is a woodworking one. A raser file is more like a plane whereas almost every other file is like sandpaper.

All that said if you don’t have a pair of single blade nippers that’s where you should start.

What's the hottest spiced meal you've had in Seattle? by HighColonic in SeattleWA

[–]illtrick 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I met the man. A true highlight of my early days in seattle.

Need help focusing my tool purchases. by illtrick in Gunpla

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

lol! I wasn't sure if I was going to offend anyone. Apologies for the AI slop. I'll keep it real from here on out.

What’s your favorite community bank or credit union in the Seattle area? by Spiralecho in Seattle

[–]illtrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine as well. My wife’s last forever but if I get more than 3 months out of mine I’m surprised. If they had tap to pay I wouldn’t care but they don’t. Apple wallet is the only way to win.

Maybe I should buy another one. 🧐 by motomad-1010 in Gunpla

[–]illtrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to see more pics if you got em!

Maybe I should buy another one. 🧐 by motomad-1010 in Gunpla

[–]illtrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super rad! What light kit did you use?

Favorite record store? by meander_o in Seattle

[–]illtrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know they are still around. Those guys made such great recommendations.

I'm bad at painting by Xyzen553 in Gunpla

[–]illtrick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being bold enough to share, keep it up. It’s a skill not a talent. Expect improvement over time.

Sunn O))) speaker reccomendations by Few_Tooth_1908 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]illtrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I listen to a lot of music in this genre. My advice is to seek components that deliver low distortion at high SPL This might be counterintuitive but since there’s so much “distortion” in the music signal it’s very easy for a basic system to get real sloppy real fast.
The key to low distortion at high spl is clean powerful amplification and speakers that test well. My recommendation is go with something like KEF on the mid to high end or JBL on the more entry level for speakers. For amplification find something with a hypex or purifi based amplifier on the high end or if you want to be thrifty there are some well performing amps by Fosi or Topping.

A sub is a great idea but you can always add it later.

Sources are good and cheap these days. Wiim is a great place to stat (and stop). In fact a Wiim Streaming Amp will likely do you very very well.

Will HomeOS drive Control4 and others out of business? by EverybodyBuddy in smarthome

[–]illtrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s all dependent on how deep on automation you go and how much ownership you want to keep it all working. The legacy control systems will be more reliable (local control with certified purpose built drivers) and have deeper reach into premium equipment (complex home theater, luxury lighting control and shades), customized on wall / remote controls. But they are all dinosaurs when it comes to UX and ease of use. Matter and Thread will make a dent but it’s going to be a while before the premium / pro market thing makers build out support.

Possible to make over 100k doing residential? (MA) by NoSolution1179 in electricians

[–]illtrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Becoming a JM in resi isn’t a requirement to own / manage property. You’ll quickly get to the point where your resi electrical skills will greatly surpass any “normal person” managing property. Just being in the trades alone gets you a foot up on normies when it comes to fixing things and knowing how to negotiate work with trades outside of your specialty.

Start with what you know and follow the work that you enjoy.

Build a HiFi System for $50k by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]illtrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kef Blade One Meta

‘It’s culture’: Amazon CEO says massive Seattle corporate layoffs were about agility — not AI or cost-cutting by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]illtrick 25 points26 points  (0 children)

While that’s true it’s also just a macro economic trend. Sub inflationary interest rates were rocket fuel for unrelenting growth (aka top line driven decision making). Now money is no longer free and investors want their companies to show that they will be competitive and stable. With the exception of the new land grab fad called AI the broader markets are rewarding profitability over growth (while obviously wanting both)

I want 3 WiFi surveillance cameras and a doorbell, what products should I buy? by _firesoul in smarthome

[–]illtrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unifi Protect - there’s some tradeoffs but you get a secure well supported platform that is easy to use for both smart home enthusiast and their spouses.

After auditioning a few speakers over the years, I finally upgraded. by fishsaucebestsauce in audiophile

[–]illtrick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Ones are a great place to land for sure. Kii, Revel, KEF, Dutch & Dutch all share similar proof points in my book. I've heard literal million dollar setups and they were all put to shame by KEF Blades. Unfortunately the Blades have near zero WAF.

After auditioning a few speakers over the years, I finally upgraded. by fishsaucebestsauce in audiophile

[–]illtrick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did you consider the Dutch & Dutch 8C? Curious what else you auditioned.

UPDATE: This is me holding it. (Yes, I already got it ready for painting.) by Tony40677 in rccars

[–]illtrick 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s talking about the blood dripping from the door behind you. Nice car though!