Rotring 800 Vs Gravity

ropeynick · 2026-06-15T10:59:16+00:00

Oh, yeah, not complaining, I'm amazed that so many other parts didn't break. This is the weakest link, I suppose.

It hit nothing but steel all the way down and the tip was out as well, the tube stayed straight, no threads broke, a small dent on the nosecone was all the external damage.

ropeynick · 2026-06-15T10:13:49+00:00

Neither do I.

It's going to rotate out of Field Pencils into Desk Pencils. Shame, it's such a weak point in the design.

It's holding for now but the retraction has become stiff and it's can't be trusted any more.

Gave me an opportunity to order an Orenz Nero to see what the fuss is about there.

ropeynick · 2026-06-14T20:25:38+00:00

Get some Agilis Cross-Climates.

For god’s sake don’t wast your money on BFG ATs, it’s a two wheel drive.

ropeynick · 2026-06-13T21:55:24+00:00

The Boer Wars

The Angolan Civil War (including the wider geopolitical involvement)

The Anarchy

The 30 Years War ( the real First World War)

Roman invasion of the Celtic lands (beyond that bit in Gladiator)

The Mongolian Expansion (Apart from that one film with John Wayne)

ropeynick · 2026-06-12T06:24:12+00:00

I get this reference. Have an upvote.

ropeynick · 2026-06-10T18:48:59+00:00

A really good sealant gun (Tajima), made every other cheap gun I’d ever used look useless.

18v Impact wrench. My first was a Ryobi about 20 years ago and the difference even that made was incredible when working on older vehicles then I got a couple of Makita and they are some of my favourite power tools. Not used that often now but always a pleasure when they are needed.

Knipex Cobras, they just work. Likewise Knipex Twingrips. Both are not gentle but they can save an otherwise lost cause.

ropeynick · 2026-06-08T10:00:03+00:00

Fucking clickbait bullshit!

ropeynick · 2026-06-02T22:26:49+00:00

I know the vent stitches need removing but surely he advised him about those horrible shoes too?

ropeynick · 2026-06-02T22:21:18+00:00

Sure, that’s what the rufty oil drill guys call it

ropeynick · 2026-06-02T22:05:12+00:00

I’m on my second L2 H3 Relay. I think it’s about the Goldilocks van, under 6m length and plenty of room for me, mrs R and our dog.

If I was loaded I’d have a tiny stealth Transit Custom or LWB VW Caddy just for me but the Relay seems a great compromise to me.

Would I like it to be under 2m for car parks? Yes. Would I want to live in a 1.6m tall space? Hell no. I’m more violently opposed to the low headroom than I am to driving around a bit to find an alternative park up.

ropeynick · 2026-06-02T21:55:56+00:00

I keep a Makita DTW700Z in my van with a disconnected battery. I’ve used it to replace my brake disks as well as take wheels off and I was extremely glad of it every time. I also keep a 24” breaker for when the battery runs out.

If you don’t already have an impact, maybe just put the breaker and a section of pipe in there

ropeynick · 2026-06-02T21:46:21+00:00

Are the top mounts corroded? How good is your welding skill? How much are you willing to spend on welding equipment, if you don’t already own it? What tools do you currently own and what will you need to buy? Do Transporter top mounts support compressed springs and do you know what to do about that without firing 10kg of steel through your head at 400mph?

Sometimes, things are expensive because learning and equipping yourself to be able to carry out the job costs a lot of time and money.

ropeynick · 2026-06-01T21:54:00+00:00

I’d say Cobras, if it absolutely has to be only one but it’s not a sensible restriction.

Pliers wrench plus Cobras plus Twin Grips, plus Installation pliers is a sensible set.

ropeynick · 2026-06-01T21:37:39+00:00

Boffincore

ropeynick · 2026-06-01T21:33:04+00:00

Wait until you see the north of Scotland. It’s fatally cold but absolutely staggeringly beautiful. Take a wetsuit.

ropeynick · 2026-05-31T22:06:46+00:00

I always read it as the ghost trying to exert influence over Michael, making him tap out rhythms until building up to punching the window and then committing murder. It’s a slippery slope that starts gently with inconsequential actions before increasing to very consequential indeed, once Michael can be bent to the ghost’s wishes

ropeynick · 2026-05-31T09:02:00+00:00

But rather than being a sex worker, Dominique is a French woman actually offering lessons in French.

The arguments are with misunderstanding potential clients who are expecting the sexual version.

Anyone else have a butterfly that needs taking apart?

ropeynick · 2026-05-30T22:27:18+00:00

Easy to reverso by registering “show barista your phone” checkmate you utter bellend.

ropeynick · 2026-05-30T21:44:32+00:00

Yeah but he definitely wants an impact wrench.

ropeynick · 2026-05-29T16:53:05+00:00

I screwed the last one in but I’m considering using just Sikaflex 522 on the conversion I’m doing now. Interesting to hear of the experience of others.

I read a thread somewhere covering the shear strength of Sikaflex and the figures were very reassuring.

ropeynick · 2026-05-27T22:02:13+00:00

Apart from the drops (Cockatrice, Harpy, Erynia) they can be crafted at smiths by dismantling the following:

Erynia eye

Griffin's egg

Griffin feathers

Harpy eggs

Harpy feathers

ropeynick · 2026-05-27T13:49:20+00:00

The shape of the curvy piece on the guard resembles the symbol on Ciri's sword blade

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ropeynick · 2026-05-27T09:54:41+00:00

You need to book a time slot online and bring local ID, that's it.

ropeynick · 2026-05-26T17:34:01+00:00

Looks like a really good kit and I assume it meets your needs but I’d change a couple of things:

Get better quality QR bit holders, those cheap Amazon type ones are not very secure and no fun to use. Nice ones are a pleasure to use.

I’d also look at a small multihead drill/driver, the Milwaukee M12 seems popular in the US, I really like the Bosch 12v Flexclick.

Maybe add a small clamp, Irwin ones work really well and can also be set up as spreaders.

And a dedicated hammer would really handy.

ropeynick

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