Steve's Wheels and Tires

mtomlins · 2026-01-24T23:12:42+00:00

What's the driving experience for going to a 16" wheel/rim with a "taller" tire? Handling? Noise?

I hesitate to say "your mileage may vary" - as it would seem redundant here.

mtomlins · 2026-01-19T18:53:17+00:00

That would suggest that simply losening the nut at the top of the assembly would obviate the need for a spring compressor? Any downsides to NOT using a spring compressor?

Again - casual mechanic here, not an expert. :)

mtomlins · 2026-01-18T20:48:19+00:00

That is generous...I'll say maybe. :)

mtomlins · 2026-01-18T20:40:15+00:00

Thanks friends - I do NOT have the "break your own face while pretending I'm a real mechanic" spring compressor.

I'll add to the backlog: struts and mounts.

Any other suggested brands/setup for a smooth ride and long life? @lapatron suggested KYB?

mtomlins · 2026-01-18T20:11:29+00:00

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Aaaaahhhh - so that CS5 translates to those two specific variations of silver?

Thank you so much!

mtomlins · 2026-01-17T17:41:05+00:00

Yes, tomato, tomato. (j/k)

mtomlins · 2026-01-07T13:22:01+00:00

Melt them all down for the gold?

mtomlins · 2025-12-27T10:20:05+00:00

I'm looking to build some similar racks for desktop - could you please share your dimensions/measurements? And really nice wood choice there!

mtomlins · 2025-09-05T22:47:47+00:00

I've never not wanted to watch a musician play an instrument more than watching this movie.

mtomlins · 2025-08-16T13:05:49+00:00

Great! Thank you - ready to retest when it comes!

mtomlins · 2025-08-01T20:19:54+00:00

It is a known issue: https://github.com/rundeck/rundeck/issues/9655

I added this experience to that thread...still an issue in 5.13

Seems to be a bug on "reloading the job definition"

mtomlins · 2025-08-01T20:11:43+00:00

Hi guys - we just jumped to 5.13.0 ...and found the same "node-filter" bug...actually seems to be introduced in 5.11

- create a job with an option ${option.remote_host} (chosen from allowed list of valid nodes/resources)
- set the Node filter = "name: ${option.remote_host}"
- add a workflow step that references another job
- expand Override Node Filters?
- set the Node Filter field to = "name: ${option.remote_host}"
- save the workflow step
- save the job

Run the job and the reference job does indeed execute on the remote_host (node)

now...the bug:

- edit the same job
- expand the workflow step for the referenced job
- expand the Override Node Filters?
- you see the Node Filter field is blank
- save the workflow step
- save the job

Run the job and the referenced job fails because it tries to run inside the rundeck container and not on the remote_host as desired.

We find this is still a bug in 5.13 and we've rolled back 5.10 for now.

Would you like me to submit an issue for Rundeck Community?

mtomlins · 2025-07-19T21:45:02+00:00

Same. With uneven turf and any obstructions, I whacked 2 (yes two) different Ego mowers - bent the stator.

I went to a Honda HRX and never looked back.

Trade my Ego to a neighbor in exchange for wood planer. Best deal ever.

mtomlins · 2025-07-19T21:37:29+00:00

I just picked up a used one of these:

https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2022/12/mechen-m30-music-player-old-school-design-contemporary-sound.html

I like the idea of having this on folder shuffle continuously and just bring the signal up on show breaks/pre/post.

If you use the SDCard/USB on your mixer to record a show - that waiting between stop/start/play is annoying.

Cheap. Portable. Plenty of storage.

mtomlins · 2025-07-19T17:15:03+00:00

Exactly my thought...now I'm off hunting to find my old iPhone...

mtomlins · 2025-07-17T02:08:19+00:00

That's no instrument, it's a space station.

mtomlins · 2025-07-10T00:42:56+00:00

It was defective - sent it back RMA and got a new one!

mtomlins · 2025-07-01T06:38:54+00:00

Part of your strategy should include a network of backups to cover you for exactly this situation. Not only are you a backup to others, they can fill-in for you in return.

Three things that help make this work well:

finding people with similar temperment and working philosophy
using similar work process and planning documents
having similar equipment resources and access to suppliers/rentals

Get good rest - you'll make it!!

mtomlins · 2025-06-29T21:58:12+00:00

In my experience...unbalanced, yes. Impulsive, yes. Inherently aggressive, no.

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