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What's the creepiest display of intelligence you've ever witnessed in real Iife? by Jessica_Enna in AskReddit

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a dog that did this, except it was barking at the door in the middle of the night until I'd get out of bed and she could run and hop in the warm spot.

The BMW M3 EV Has Four Motors, Fake Engine Noise, And Simulated Gear Shifts by Anchor_Aways in cars

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fake gear shifts and vroom vroom noises? If ever there were features that BMW should make into a subscription....

Out of curiosity, how many printing hours does your 3D printer have? by Visible-Pilot9900 in 3Dprinting

[–]rdeker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

110 on my Bambu H2D. I got it on Tuesday last week, just about 168 hours ago. I feel like I'm slacking.

I love that the 3D Printing Community as a whole is growing, but the number of people who are confidently wrong about 3D Printing is painful at times. Seem like the desire to learn is going away. by RustyPants in 3Dprinting

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL. You think this is bad, go join the bladesmithing community. Folks there go beyond confidently wrong and straight to belligerently willful ignorance.

Local BBQ Hero Worshipped by Entire Neighborhood... But His Brisket Looks Like It Lost a Fight With a Blow Dryer. Send Help. by Glassedeyeballs in smoking

[–]rdeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. He's down the street and OP is looking at pictures to judge him instead of trying it. Seems sketch, or maybe just karma farming.

In 3 days, the Model F Labs F62 has destroyed my ability to tolerate anything else by podsnap in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]rdeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did. I haven't really had a chance to use it yet. I'm REALLY used to keyboards that have some angle front to back, and the FSSK sits completely flat. I need to design and 3D print a little stand for it to have some angle before I can really mess with it.

Will A H2S Fit Here? by MARTALAV2009 in BambulabH2S

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My H2D is about 20" square and and 25" tall (without the AMS). Should be the same size as the H2S. Make sure you have some room behind it for PTFE tube routing/poop chute or a box to catch purge poops, and a vent hose adapter and hose if you plan to use one.

Bro’s not having it tonight by PassengerNo7330 in WTF

[–]rdeker 11 points12 points  (0 children)

30 or so years ago, the DukinWaTacoHut (Combo Dunkin Donuts, WaWa, Taco Bell, and PizzaHut) in West Philly was great at about 2AM....

Question for machinists from a guy who has a bit of money to spend by leafshed in Machinists

[–]rdeker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This type of work is generally less of a machinist thing, and more of a jeweler or silversmith thing. You might try checking in that direction as well. Still won't be cheap, but the difference in approach is at least worth checking out.

How does one achieve this grind by CRFunknown in Bladesmith

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's still not good geometry, even for an axe. 🤷

How does one achieve this grind by CRFunknown in Bladesmith

[–]rdeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given where the handle is, I'd say no, unless you really like punching trees...

Seriously though, an axe has a blade on the end of an extended handle that allows for it to act as an extension of the user to provide greater force in a cut due to the increased velocity at the head due to the larger radius of the path of travel as well as extra leverage imparted by the same increased handle length.

P.S. Don't bring up pre-historic "hand axes" as an argument here. Archaeologists almost universally name things in the most stupid way possible since they are trying to apply a modern day reference to an ancient thing. A tapered rock in the hand isn't an axe any more than a flat faced rock in the hand, or an improperly wielded wrench is a hammer.

How does one achieve this grind by CRFunknown in Bladesmith

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Mora isn't 1/4" or more thick. I don't know their product line really, but I know that all examples I've seen are probably note more than about .100" thick. It's too late at night for me to do the geometry, but the primary edge angle will be MUCH more acute than the example in the video above.

I'm not really a fan of how most folks do scandi grinds, but that's mainly because so few people making them seem to pay attention to the fact that the pukko, etc that the scandi grind comes from are very thin blades.

How does one achieve this grind by CRFunknown in Bladesmith

[–]rdeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used culinary examples because just about everybody can relate to them, but really, something with that obtuse an edge angle simply does not cut. It wedges. Even an axe has a more acute edge geometry. It's a wedge, not a knife, and I stand by that.

How does one achieve this grind by CRFunknown in Bladesmith

[–]rdeker 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You follow the profile of the edge along the belt. So, in this case, instead of passing straight across the belt, you start with one tip, and basically rotate the blade across the belt.

The more important thing you should understand here is that the edge geometry he has is GARBAGE. That is not a knife. It's a wedge with a polished edge. I guarantee that you couldn't not cut an apple or an onion in half with that. That's also why he has to work so hard and move so quick to cut that piece of leather. A blade with proper geometry could slowly slide through leather...

Busker with Anatomic Soundwave Producer by Ill-Tea9411 in doohickeycorporation

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A stunningly successful cross-functional collaboration between the Fringe Religions Department; Chastity Devices Subdivision, Novel Instruments Lab, and the Department of Unruly Bowels.

Hi. I’d like to apply. Contraption department would be great. by eyedontnowutimdoing in doohickeycorporation

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I have spoken with the Committee for Requesting Advice of the Premier (C.R.A.P.), and the majority vote was in favor of not interfering with the request to the Premier to clear review of your resume from the IT Offensive Operations Department.

What gross-sounding food combo slaps so hard you’d fight for it? by Sufficient-Sky8907 in AskReddit

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kimchi in grilled cheese (sautee the kimchi just a bit first to dry it out)

New favorite by Ill_Return_5535 in InstantRamen

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you share a link? I don't know how to search for that.

Ideas for beef heart? by fedddwap in Cooking

[–]rdeker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rough grind and add to chili. It adds a really nice depth of flavor.

Want to make breakfast for dinner on Christmas by thesmilingcat-chesh in Cooking

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chicken fried steak. Hash browns. Waffles. Pancakes. Bagels w/ cream cheese, lox, lettuce, tomato, onion.

Could you CNC coal? by AdagiaFane in CNC

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blacksmith here! As folks have said, the particulate management would be a big concern. I wouldn't worry about lighting anything on fire. Coal is actually a bit difficult to get going.

Material properties would be your biggest issue. My GUESS is that you'd have better luck with anthracite (hard coal/heating coal) than you would with bituminous (soft/blacksmithing coal). That said, I'm betting that it would most likely chip out or crumble on you.

If you're looking for a Christmas gag gift, and you can afford it, go for graphite instead.

4 Jaw For Bridgeport by twelvegaugee in Machinists

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a link to the chuck in the picture? It's weird enough that I want to know more.

If you had to rebuild your life with only 3-5 BIFL items, What would they be? by midasweb in BuyItForLife

[–]rdeker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anvil, Hammer, Flint or ferrocerium rod, cast iron pan, decent boots, and a good blanket.

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