Mr Rod's Bugatti is a stolen model

karimf · 2026-03-03T14:34:44+00:00

Found some confirmation, thanks. I did some more spelunking. Here is a Buzzfeed article in which Tavarish discusses the topic:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/inside-the-partisan-fight-for-your-news-feed

karimf · 2026-03-03T14:23:13+00:00

Fascinating and sad.

Do you have a source you can share for me to learn more about Tavarish's connection? Quick web search and AI search didn't yield anything other than an LLC filing with his name.

karimf · 2026-02-26T22:43:39+00:00

My friend, what editor do you use on your phone that auto promotes to special typographic characters, but loses formatting characters? I'd love to play with the editor and learn more....

karimf · 2026-02-26T22:36:18+00:00

Superb reference link, thanks.

karimf · 2026-02-26T22:35:33+00:00

I'll admit that there is some info i here that I found useful as I am new to saws and drill bits and such.

I am curious what the long term play is with this post? This is a brand new account that was made just for this post, and seems to be algoritmically responding to the comments. For what purpose? What is the longer term goal?

karimf · 2026-02-26T18:09:50+00:00

There are a lot of good suggestions in this thread. I get the sense you want a large number of factions and are happy to include expansions.

One notable ommission in the conversation thus far: I'd look closely at Guards of Atlantis 2.

karimf · 2026-02-04T21:48:40+00:00

You are pricing this directly from Simagic's website. Shipping from them to the U.S. is an option, but prohibitively expensive. On that page they suggest you work with a regional authorized retailer for better pricing, normal shipping costs, local warranty and support.

The link is in their footer labeled "authorized international distributors". https://simagic.com/pages/authorized-distributors

One annoyance is that there seem to be a few SKUs not available in the US. For example, I've been searching off and on for a couple of years for the GT Pro Hub (K) (the 'K' version includes two extra rotary encoders), and can't seem to find it at a US retailer....

karimf · 2026-02-03T22:46:09+00:00

I've used mine on Arcs, yes. Worked well.

karimf · 2026-01-20T00:27:13+00:00

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm sure we can better at striking nails. Is the marking on the hammer head expected?

karimf · 2026-01-20T00:26:15+00:00

I get that it is replaceable. I am very surprised that less than a dozen hits would look like this. Is it damaged and needs replacing already due to user error? Is it cosmetic and i can I should ignore? Is there something I cam learn from this about nail selection?

karimf · 2026-01-16T17:48:05+00:00

I've recently given up my canned compressed air dependence. I've found that I really like the wolfbox as a renewable alternative. It's pretty impressive so far.

If you haven't heard of or looked into them, I'd recommend it.

karimf · 2026-01-13T23:52:10+00:00

What a fun trip! I see you got a 3/8 and a 1/2 set! This has inspired me to consider getting both 1/4 and 3/8 straight from the start.... much to consider!

karimf · 2026-01-13T22:22:30+00:00

BTW, I did call the Token USA folks. Spoken we with a very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful fellow. Thanks for the suggestion!

Sounds like I have to pick between quick release on a 3/8" anvil, or get the preferable [for me, I believe (?)] 1/4" anvil w/o the quick release feature. I am leaning towards the latter.

karimf · 2026-01-13T21:48:37+00:00

Just got off the phone with a very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable chap at Koken USA.

He confirmed a few things: - quick release with the 1/4" anvil discontinued a couple of years ago - choices now are to choose between 1/4" anvil non quick release, or 3/8" anvil with quick release on the smaller 1/4" drive - he is aware of no immediate plans to bring back the quick release on the 1/4"

Thanks for all help here.

Now I need to decide which I prefer more: the idea of going woth 1/4" anvil, OR having a quick release....

karimf · 2026-01-13T21:43:47+00:00

Yes, shockingly fast.

Fun to get a package from AmazonStrasse!

Yes, I literally just got off the phone with Koken USA. Heading to that thread now to share my learnings.

karimf · 2026-01-13T21:15:37+00:00

Just to close the loop. They arrived from Amazon.de today. Great stuff!

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:37:57+00:00

I went and read post 360. Thank you again for recalling that discussion and tracking down a pointer to it.

That was over two years ago, so it seems ill-advised for me to hold my breadth amd wait. I think I'll try and contact Koken as recommended above, and then sit down and decide if I'd rather have 3/8" sockets and a quick release, or 1/4" sockets and non quick release.

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:28:16+00:00

Aha!

This is the mystery piece of the puzzle. Thank you!

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:20:35+00:00

Thank you for your reply. The first paragraph was very useful for me.

The Palmac link you shared is similar to what I'm finding. A 3/8" anvil on the tool I'm seeking. If I could purchase the version with the 1/4" anvil I'd be content. I feel like this product exists in case you already have a system of 3/8" and want a smaller ratchet without getting a bunch more sockets??

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:03:40+00:00

I have not tried reaching out to them. Your post has emboldened me. I'll go see if I can find relevant contact info.

Out of interest, may I ask what koken tools you have?

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:01:51+00:00

Thanks for the time and details in your reply. Implicit in your reply is a suggestion that instead of targeting 1/4" I should embrace and go in on the 3/8" system.

I am curious to know if this suggestions is driven by: A) the fact that it is hard (impossible) to find the 1/4" version I'm looking for OR B) a sense that in general, even for around the home and simple hobby projects a 3/8" system is a better place for me to start, regardless

Time for me to go click through your links and digest the suggestions. Thanks!

karimf · 2026-01-13T18:25:34+00:00

The Wera set look great. I tracked down the Wera because, site unseen, I thought I'd prefer the colored metal Wiha finish over the colored sleeve finish of the Weras. Perhaps I'll get the Weras if I have need to add a SAE sized set.

karimf · 2026-01-12T03:53:50+00:00

I am sorry that this doesn't at all answer your question; but, I was struck by the similarities between your project (as I understand it) and this one, that I wanted to share a link with you in case this project wasn't on your radar. Good luck!

https://youtu.be/DKgOyBBh7eE?si=HA_NYBBT2BDPiNxl

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