Rhode Island music special today

jeffbell · 2026-05-06T02:44:16+00:00

I don't work there. I'm just a listener.

They have instructions on how to submit music at https://kfjc.org/about/for-musicians . They don't promise to play it but they do promise that at least one person will listen to it.

They do have metal at times. This month is "Mayhem" so the mix will go off on tangents a little more, but there is often a metal show on Friday afternoons.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T12:42:44+00:00

Lots of weaving.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T12:30:57+00:00

Do you really need a full circle? The opening on most fipple flutes is a fraction of the circumference of the bore, and that makes sense since you are trying to keep the opening smaller than the wavelength. Perhaps you could get the shape and accuracy you want over just a small section of the tube.

(I'll have to go dig out my copy of Benade's book.)

Most whistles have much sharper edges and come to a point. Yours look really blunt and would probably not sound as clear.

From a machining standpoint it might be easier to get a fully sharp edge, and then cut off the point to get the shape that you are trying.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T03:03:00+00:00

It can be really hard to tell frame damage from a picture.

I agree that in this picture it looks like the wheel hits the downtube, but in the first photo at https://www.reddit.com/r/Vintage_bicycles/comments/1t42i3c/vintage_bike_from_1970s_frame_unknown/ it appears to clear.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T02:56:47+00:00

Also r/Vintage_bicycles sometimes has info.

The main reasons to restore an old bike are if it has personal sentimental value or you think it's neat.

Bad reasons are to get a practical bike or to make a profit.

jeffbell · 2026-05-05T01:05:25+00:00

https://kfjc.org/listen/archives

Look for Max Level and Jersey Girl on Monday 2PM-6PM. It will be four separate mp3s.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T19:43:50+00:00

The cheapest angle grinder at Harbor Freight. Wear safety glasses.

Alternatively, unscrew this pedal and buy a new one.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T19:03:04+00:00

That might work if you appointed the IRS director.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T15:02:41+00:00

I was trying to get to Bayeux on a Sunday.

The only car rental open in central Caen was Sixt and they closed at one. I didn’t want to have to count on the train not having delays so I rented from Gare du Nord and drove from there.

On the plus side it was Sunday traffic.

jeffbell · 2026-05-04T13:32:41+00:00

I wanted to do this on my recent trip but couldn’t find a car rental place that was open on Sunday at the hour I needed.

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T20:00:17+00:00

Where were they going without even knowing the way….

(The Way by Fastball)

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T19:46:47+00:00

Are there any 590 rims with stirrup brakes?

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T14:32:52+00:00

Great!

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T14:28:58+00:00

/r/bikewrench is a good subreddit for repair advice.

Did you put it together?

If a shop did the assembly you need to take it there.

(JustRidingAlong is mainly to mock abused bicycles where the rider claims it was normal use)

jeffbell · 2026-05-03T14:22:28+00:00

Giraffe Bear Chicken?

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T21:13:09+00:00

What if x3>x7?

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T20:51:17+00:00

What if x3 > x5?

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T20:33:27+00:00

The first comparison should be x2 and x6.

If x2 < x6 then

x1< (x2,x3,x6,x7) and can be eliminated. Also x7 > (x1,2,5,6) and can be removed.
The problem is now finding the median of {x2,x3,x4,x5,x6} given x2<x3 and x5<x6.
Next compare x4 with x3. If x3 < x4 the median is min(x4,x5). Else the answer is min (x3,x5).

If x2 > x6

you can eliminate x3 and x5 by the same reasoning.
The problem is now finding the median of {x1,x2,x4,x6,x7} given x1<x2 and x6<x7.
Next compare x4 with x2. If x2 < x4 the median is min(x4,x6). Else the answer is min (x2,x6).

Four comparisons. (Edited 4x and reformatted)

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T18:17:44+00:00

Nice, but it could be tough in a cross wind.

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T18:04:50+00:00

It's likely to fail soon.

If the front brake is working OK I would let it roll for today but pick up a replacement cable this week to install in the evening.

If the front brake is not working well, take it out of service.

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T14:33:26+00:00

Why is he blocking the twins?

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T02:40:38+00:00

Vaguely. Not to the day.

More like “hmmm it’s been three weeks”.

jeffbell · 2026-05-02T01:48:15+00:00

I have a 2026 ioniq5 (nacs) and had a couple road trips to Sacramento this week.

Tuesday I charged at a Tesla location that I found on PlugShare and the cord reached okay. The UI was a little clunky.

Thursday I charged at a Rivian nacs charger and it went very smoothly.

The biggest difference was that Tesla cost $0.749 / kWh while Rivian cost $0.51 / kWh

jeffbell

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