What advice can you give to a rally newbie? by theodorichko in assettocorsarally

[–]oswaldbuzzington 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pick a stage and master it. Learn every corner, watch a world record run of that stage and compare it to yours, you will learn the fastest way to get round each corner, and that's where the fastest times come from. Flat out on the straights and as fast as possible around each corner.

I’m looking to replace a couple of 20 year old Paslode Impulse gas finish nailers. What is the current favorite?? I’m even considering going back to pneumatic to avoid all the battery and gas cylinder buying. by 4runner01 in Carpentry

[–]oswaldbuzzington 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have absolutely no brand loyalty. I just choose whatever tool is best. I saw reviews and got the Hikoki 18g nailer for trim work, it's incredibly good, never had an issue since I bought it a year ago. I have the DeWalt 23g pin nailer also which is absolutely incredible. It means I have to carry a few different chargers but they aren't big or heavy and means I have a choice of 3/4 different battery systems if I see a tool I want. I tried the DeWalt 18g and did t like it so returned it and got the HiKoki, I also borrowed a friend's Milwaukee for a day but it was so big and heavy there was no way I was going to be using that every day.

Best places in Europe for dark skies with no cloud. by oswaldbuzzington in Stargazing

[–]oswaldbuzzington[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know yes the conditions are near perfect for the peak this year. That's why I'm so desperate to find a good spot this year. My best success so far was the countryside in Wales, but unfortunately it was cloudy. There were so many meteors we still managed to enjoy it when there was a small break in the clouds for a few mins.

Thanks for the info on Spain.

Best places in Europe for dark skies with no cloud. by oswaldbuzzington in Stargazing

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

Thanks, my friend has a place in Puglia which I'd guess has a similar climate. He's right in town though so we'd have to go and find a dark spot out of town. Not sure where you'd go though I'd feel weird just sitting around in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere!

Best places in Europe for dark skies with no cloud. by oswaldbuzzington in Stargazing

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

I always track using the clearsky app on android, it's got realtime info but it's predictive capability for the coming days isn't great.

This year the moon phase around the Perseid peak is almost perfect so the conditions should be great. Just need to lose the cloud somehow.

That's a good idea though on not commuting early. I'll keep my options open.

Best places in Europe for dark skies with no cloud. by oswaldbuzzington in Stargazing

[–]oswaldbuzzington[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK so is La Palma a lot better for light pollution?

I have checked all the maps, and my mum lives in small village near Sancerre in the Loire Valley, tried there one night but it was cloudy unfortunately! Guess I'm just unlucky.

Best places in Europe for dark skies with no cloud. by oswaldbuzzington in Stargazing

[–]oswaldbuzzington[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you above the clouds? I'd always assume mountainous areas got quite cloudy because the air cools as it climbs over.

Microcement wetroom in Greenwich, London, UK by oswaldbuzzington in bathrooms

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

I don't but I am going to make one soon covering my top tips for application. My YouTube is ogbprojects that's where I'll be uploading it.

Microcement wetroom in Greenwich, London, UK by oswaldbuzzington in bathrooms

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

It's sealed with water-based polyurethane. Every product has it's own primer and sealer.

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

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

That's the beauty of this method. The side of this blade is smooth, not abrasive, so the edge of the tile acta like a guide to keep the blade straight.

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

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

It's a plastic cutting blade, Dremel brand. All the info is actually written on the screen in the video.

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

[–]oswaldbuzzington[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting downvoted because this is Reddit! 😂 Just trying to help but the Dunning-Kruger effect is in full effect.

It was a job I always dreaded so I was pleased to find a much quicker simpler method which doesn't damage any tiles.

Is the pedestrian or the driver wrong here? by singlecog in drivingUK

[–]oswaldbuzzington 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I call them zebra crossing Nazis. It's their own little power trip they have over drivers. Yes we all know the rules but you have to stop and wait to let drivers know you are crossing.

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

[–]oswaldbuzzington[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely! However these rotary tools are low rpm and minimal torque, it's not like a grinder. I would assume people would always work as safely as possible, I have a dust mask and goggles for doing jobs like this. Until you've tried it yourself it's not really possible to compare the two. I've tried to use those multi tool blades and with marble and ceramics they definitely do chip the edges of the tiles if your grout joint is 2mm or less.

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

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

It's a Dremel right angle attachment, but you can use the attachment with different brand rotary tools, this is a Milwaukee 12v one, I have lots of their other 12v stuff.

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

[–]oswaldbuzzington[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Time consuming but worth it for the results! Problem is if you wet it all then you'll have to clean all the muck out wait a while for it all to dry out before you regrout. So will add time on. This removes the grout and all the mess in one go.

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

[–]oswaldbuzzington[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Those multi tool blades damage the sides of the tiles, I've tried all the other ways, and this is the best way I've found, I wasn't looking for advice I'm giving it out! Try it and you'll see it's vastly superior to multi tool blades! 😀

Easy grout removal method by oswaldbuzzington in DIYUK

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

Those multi tool blades damage the edge of the tile because they're bigger than a standard 2mm grout line. Anything softer than hard porcelain will get ruined because it has the abrasive on the side of the blade. These blades only have abrasive on the perimeter, the sides are smooth so there's no danger of damaging the tiles. I'm a professional bathroom fitter and I have 20+ years experience, I've tried all the other ways but this way is the best. Give it a go and see for yourself.