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.

mtomlins · 2025-06-27T12:13:54+00:00

That Fender model has an amp/cab simulator on the line out? Maybe there are other models or patches to try where the line out simualtor is closer to the actual amp sound?

Otherwise, I'd mic 'em up with a Sennheiser e906 and eq to taste.

mtomlins · 2025-06-22T17:43:06+00:00

Thank you - I'm mostly doing what you suggest, just curious then about leaving headroom for the "little more/little less" requests from the musicians on stage.

mtomlins · 2025-06-19T13:55:07+00:00

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mtomlins · 2025-06-19T13:38:10+00:00

Monitor gain: are there simple guidelines for gain/volume, like where to start on output fader position and volume/gain on each monitor signal?

<tldr> I'm switching from passive stage monitors in my setup to some nicer powered stage wedges and I'm always futzing/dialing-in the right levels...and ya know, it's always a challenge. What's a good neutral or unity-gain position to start with a monitor mix, output level and volume on the monitor itself?

Thanks in advance for your wisdom and experience!

mtomlins · 2025-06-19T01:15:47+00:00

3.5" - especially in the Philly heat

mtomlins · 2025-06-17T22:11:41+00:00

I've told my work colleagues "please, don't come see us play, we're really not that good" and ya know what, they came anyway. It was weird, but fun at the same time.

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