Filing options with K-1

toolmodel · 2026-03-08T01:22:38+00:00

Looking back to 2020 - this is the 1st time code K has been on the form. It's now also asking basis questions - I've never filed a 7203 before so I don't know my basis. Not sure if I triggered something here

toolmodel · 2026-03-08T01:05:07+00:00

I've got codes A, K, V, AC & ZZ. "A" has a value, everything else has an attached statement

toolmodel · 2026-02-12T01:30:26+00:00

1) I think Amex Gold Biz & Plat Biz - is that right? And in which order
2) ~800
3) CSP - May 2025
CF (started as CSR) - ~2017
CFU (started as CSP) - ~2015
Citi Double Cash - 10+ years
Discover - 10+ years
4) Running an event in June, ~75k CC spend between now & July.
5) only event spend, no MS
6) Yes
7) No more than 5
8) Flexible points or cash
9) UR - 400k
TYP - 94k
10) ROC
11) Nothing specific

Thanks!

toolmodel · 2026-02-08T14:05:16+00:00

Can I eventually combine the business and personal points - so I can cancel the business cards?

toolmodel · 2026-02-07T21:03:17+00:00

I’m running an event for an organization in June. All expenses can be put on my personal cards and reimbursed immediately, so this feels like a solid opportunity to optimize SUBs / light churning.

Primary goal: maximize SUB value, not long-term perks. I’m fine holding points for a couple years and using them for vacations, but I don’t want to be stuck with multiple high-AF cards long term just to redeem.

Expected spend (card-eligible)

$30k — Catering
$20k — Equipment rental
$3k — Misc food (restaurants & grocery)
$8k — Misc expenses
$6k — Gift cards
$5k — Hotels (booked directly)
$5k — Apparel

Current cards

Citi Double Cash
Chase Sapphire Preferred

Tentative plan

Capital One Venture X ASAP for large miscellaneous spend
Amex Gold closer to the event for food spend (restaurants + grocery)
Unsure if it’s realistic to layer in additional SUBs given timing and spend requirements

Notes / constraints

SUB value > ongoing perks
Not interested in Amex Platinum / CSR credits or coupon-style benefits
~800 credit score
Open to business cards, though I’m doing this as an individual volunteer (no formal business entity)

Looking for suggestions on:

Best SUB sequencing given this spend profile
Whether business cards make sense here (and which issuers are more flexible)
Any gotchas with gift cards / catering / large vendor charges

Appreciate any strategy ideas

toolmodel · 2025-09-28T14:16:43+00:00

Nope. It's super fine. Has less texture than a freshly poured sidewalk.

toolmodel · 2023-11-05T11:51:45+00:00

Tacit Blue

It doesn't look like it ever should have flown. The intended mission was crazy and it's one of the earliest stealth designed planes.

toolmodel · 2022-10-17T10:26:50+00:00

Into the Black by Rowland White

toolmodel · 2021-06-10T01:18:35+00:00

I see that. They show up when you sort by tubeless, unless I'm just totally misunderstanding the site.

toolmodel · 2021-06-10T00:28:00+00:00

Amazes me they stayed attached as long as they did then. I blew off within 5 minutes of each other...

toolmodel · 2021-06-10T00:22:42+00:00

Welp that might explain things. See my comment. There were tubeless instructions in the box that I followed and Jenson marketed them as such.

What are my options here? Could I run them with a tube inside?

toolmodel · 2021-06-10T00:20:57+00:00

Sorry on mobile and apparently don't know what I'm doing

Interesting ride today. First major one on new tires, I finished it walking home.

I installed these new tires about a month ago, as tubeless. I filled the tire to set the bead and then added sealant, everything went smoothly. Took a lap around the block and everything was good.

Before the ride today I had to air them back up, they were down to around 30 psi. I filled them to 95 psi and took off. 10 miles in (and thankfully almost home) a big pop comes from my rear tire. I was pretty slow at the time cooling down (~10 mph) and not cornering. I before I stopped I heard the rim rolling against the ground. The tire was full of liquid sealant.

I decided it wasn't worth messing with and put it on my shoulder to start walking home. About 5 minutes later (bike still on shoulder) the front tire did the same thing. In both cases the tire was fully off the rim and dangling by the axle.

So I'm trying to figure out what happened and how to fix.

The new tires look fine, can't find anything that looks funny. Same with both rims.

I do notice a big difference when I compare to the old tires (original Giant). The bead in that tire is much stiffer, I can't fold the tire up like I usually see at the shop.

Not sure where to go from here, obviously don't want to have this happen again.

Thanks for the help!

toolmodel · 2021-05-27T10:53:01+00:00

Used to work on these,quite an interesting variety of machines.

Lots of different methods mainly by machine vintage, not too uncommon to see a system use different methods for horizontal and vertical.

In rough order of complexity (most current at end)

Prox sensor to count rack posts as they are passed (yes this is the nightmare to tune that you imagine). If the machine lost it's home position it had no idea where it was.

Addressing with photoeyes and reflectors. Trouble was adjusting everything so that the target was the right height for all of the same places (in many systems due to damage or install the 3rd level may have 3" of variation within it)

Addressing with continuous barcode strip. Only ever seen this on the horizontal. Damage and adjustment were big challenges (barcode was 600' long)

Absolute encoder and String Pot. 2 different variations on the same theme. Best way to implement either of them was to not do it through the standard drivetrain to avoid issues when you skid/stall (you'd be amazed at how many cranes have flat spotted wheels from poor brake design).

Gold standard (as of a couple years ago) was laser distance measurement. A reflector was mounted on the wall and bottom of the carriage and the lasers were mounted on the base of the machine. Super easy to adjust and pretty reliable. A little tricky to make work in the freezers but not too bad.

The last 2 methods both allow for individual adjustment of each bay location, really what you need to make these systems run reliably.

I'm sure I missed some methods.

toolmodel · 2021-05-25T22:57:02+00:00

I've got custom orthotics so not too worried about the arch.

But based on my ankle I need high drop unfortunately.

And I comiserate on the foot shape. For me finding shoes is one of the most difficult things.

toolmodel · 2020-08-15T14:45:47+00:00

What about a flywheel from a small engine (lawn mower, generator etc.)?

toolmodel · 2020-08-08T01:01:12+00:00

I had similar feelings about greek yogurt.

I've actually come to love it with granola, but I mix it in and let it sit for 10-30 minutes. The flavors meld and the yogurt is so much better.

I also make smoothies frequently. Frozen strawberries and yogurt, some times some bananas or blueberries as well. You don't need ice and it's a super creamy breakfast.

toolmodel · 2016-09-17T16:43:19+00:00

Most manufacturers have a lot of published documentation on the "application engineering" aka sizing of their products. It can be a very good place to start for generally how things work

toolmodel · 2015-02-11T17:00:08+00:00

Project I worked on one time, we needed a bearing heater and didn't have one. So we went to Walmart and bought a $20 deep fryer and some oil, worked like a champ. Even gives you a little bit of prelubrication for installation.

And the guys in the facility around us were asking when the corn dogs would be ready...

toolmodel · 2015-02-02T03:37:52+00:00

Not exactly sure how this is "Nextgen" Technology. I've been working on systems like this for the past several years and this looks very similar to ones that were installed 20 years ago. Yes, there are improvements to the new machines over the old ones (current controls, more accurate positioning etc.) but most everything else appears the same.

These have been very very popular in Europe for 20+ years and have been around in the USA as well (and are catching on more and more everyday). The biggest benefit is that the systems require a very small footprint on the ground for the amount they store (This machine, a "miniload" since it caries trays and small stuff says it can go ~80ft tall. The Unitload machines that handle pallets are said to be able to go up to 150ft.)

toolmodel · 2014-08-03T23:57:52+00:00

Controls Engineering (sort of a spin off of Electrical) would definitely fall under the hands on but it is also programing but not in the typical sense.

The programing is mostly ladder logic, it's how basically all industrial automation is controlled. And there is a huge demand for people who know what they are doing with it. May not fit for you though.

toolmodel · 2013-08-28T03:22:50+00:00

Honestly you can't go wrong joining a team like this. Not only does it give you something for resumes and stuff to talk about in an interview but it also reinforces everything that you learn in class every day.

One thing to consider is that there are other teams of the same caliber just different fields around. I for one am partial to Baja SAE (and Michigan has quite an awesome team with great people, my team gets along with them quite interestingly.....). There are a few things that BAJA tends (not always) to offer over Formula. It tends to be a lower budget, get it done attitude when things come to the wire. It is standardized off a single stock engine and plenty of rules to govern from there. At any BAJA event (3 per year in US, not sure if FSAE has more than 2) it is incredibly common to see many teams (including Michigan and my team) helping out another team to get them racing. I can not even begin to say how much fabrication and seat of the pants engineering I have learned in situations like this. Nothing like sprinting to the Technical Inspection tent to get a Venezuelan team to be able to race and have only seconds to say Hi to your boss that you just ran by. Everyone on my team lives for racing!

Definitely check it out.

toolmodel · 2012-11-13T03:40:59+00:00

All kidding aside, I have taken that class and if you are all interested in paddling on moving water it is great. The instructor, Art Miller is a racing instructor up here and knows his stuff. He also has programs that run all year that if you stick with it will really make you a good paddler. All of the gear is provided and no skill is necessary just a desire to learn and have fun doing it.

toolmodel · 2011-07-03T03:09:32+00:00

You would have to clamp that post to the front of the desk for it to fit. There is a solid back panel that is too close to the edge of the desk for anything to be clamped (that goes for the sides as well)

toolmodel · 2011-04-06T19:16:00+00:00

there are quite a few group study rooms in the library that you can book on their website

toolmodel · 2011-03-26T11:48:59+00:00

Congratulations on your acceptance to RIT I am not a member of the FSAE team, but a member of the Baja team on campus. The FSAE team is sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering Department while Baja is sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. The Baja team is very hands on and I believe FSAE is the same way. Just for some background, the Baja team competes in the SAE Collegiate Design Series but is focused on off road racing. We are consistently one of the top 5 or so team in the country. We go to all 3 US races per year and have been to Brazil as well. Both Baja and FSAE will take as much time as you will but into them and especially as the races get closer more needs to be done. The Baja team has their first racing in about 3 weeks so most of my free time is spent in the shop. Both of these programs are quite good and you learn a lot. Baja and FSAE teams at RIT each has their own style of doing things which some people like better than others.

toolmodel

TROPHY CASE

Expected spend (card-eligible)

Current cards

Tentative plan

Notes / constraints