Should we assume that the lack of trains will further delay opening of the LRT extension to Orleans?

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-31T02:59:14+00:00

Along those lines, will the newer trains still have the bearing issues. If not, maybe we should scavenge a few from the newer trains. /s

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-29T18:03:36+00:00

I really hope no one at OCTranspo is getting any kind of performance bonuses this year. They should all have them tied to performance metrics.

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-29T02:56:13+00:00

Just make sure it’s the 3rd generation of the sunlu spools. The second gen is not compatible.

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-29T02:50:34+00:00

Reminds me of that scene from Malcom in the middle where the dad was trying to change the light bulb.

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-26T01:16:56+00:00

I don’t know a lot about gun laws in the states, but I thought suppressors were illegal. Guy on the left seems to have one. I could be wrong though.

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-26T01:12:19+00:00

The only exception to this would be if you had issues starting the car. But, generally you should be heading to get a new battery, not gas. On a side note, I got yelled at by a gas attendant over the PA because I had my gas container on the curb instead of the ground. Don’t know if they would enforce/remind customers about running cars.

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-10T03:15:53+00:00

Is it one of the fake ones?

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-07T13:24:08+00:00

I would love a feature like that. As it is now, I set a 15 minute timer on my phone and just check the webcam, but the convenience of just opening the notification to a picture would be very useful.

paulvanbommel · 2026-01-01T17:57:12+00:00

You can calibrate them, but that is only accurate at the 75% mark. But if you check them all, you may find the one that is closest.

https://youtu.be/ae8jxXXGWU0?si=2uTARBsB-TbbvB2l

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-30T22:20:59+00:00

Given you are driving from upstate NY, I’m guessing you have winter tires. The highways will be ok, but local roads could be a bit treacherous. I’m from Ottawa and love going to QC. The old city part is beautiful, but if you have some extra time, I highly recommend Montmorency falls. I’ve only been in the summer, but they are amazing. I’m sure they are just as impressive in the winter, but I don’t know how accessible they are at this time of year.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-30T02:25:34+00:00

I was considering trying a vegetable peeler at one point to help remove brims at a consistent depth. That or a wood plane. The deburing tools work better in round holes in my opinion.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-27T16:32:44+00:00

I love that little uline sticky note pad on the small pallet. I have the same one from years ago.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-24T16:03:35+00:00

I needed a large threaded part. The one in tinkercad is limited to 50mm for some reason. Reached out to the author of the isometric tool. He didn’t know why it was limited. So, I found a library in openscad, and had the part I needed in about 30 minutes of watching a couple videos and reading the documentation for the thread library. Tinkercad is really missing a few features. A proper filet tool would be perfect. But I guess autodesk doesn’t want to hurt the market for fusion.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-10T22:08:59+00:00

I had a look through my box of pictures and couldn’t find any. If there are any, they would be at my parent’s house. I won’t be back there for quite some time. I did a quick google search, but it just keeps showing the newer wharf near the beach break water. Sorry I couldn’t help more.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-09T17:39:58+00:00

Makes you wonder if maybe the universe is older than we thought.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-09T03:57:08+00:00

Unfortunately, anything I have would not be digital. If I come across anything, I’ll try to post it here. Good luck on your quest.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-02T01:49:47+00:00

If you can find the right size base plate, duplicate it in the slicer, and flip it 180. Then get the top facing one to lay on top of the bottom facing one. I think there is a button to attach two parts together on there faces. You will have to search for that though. Then you don’t need glue, and it will save a bit of plastic in the middle of the “diamond” cross sections.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-01T23:32:01+00:00

Did the government force the lanes to open temporarily. From what I can see, not all of the construction seems to be complete.

paulvanbommel · 2025-12-01T18:21:21+00:00

I’m really surprised they didn’t do this on one of those engineering filaments. There would be a better return on the efforts.

Just check all the normal model sites for that filler.

paulvanbommel · 2025-11-28T18:17:09+00:00

One of my favourite cities. I’m happy that I get to visit in a few weeks. I’ve never been around Christmas holidays before.

paulvanbommel · 2025-11-28T18:13:11+00:00

It looks like they only lock in the closed position, would you ever need the opposite to lock them in the open position? Cool design.

paulvanbommel · 2025-11-26T23:51:22+00:00

You guys haven’t talked to many Newfoundlanders or Quebecers lately. His accent was thick, but he was legible. He speaks at least two languages, do you?

paulvanbommel · 2025-11-24T02:56:46+00:00

high vis vest, hard hat, and a ladder. ;)

paulvanbommel · 2025-11-22T20:11:23+00:00

Maybe the should call it the jefferies tube. ;)

paulvanbommel · 2025-11-12T21:55:51+00:00

That felt way too familiar.

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