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[wg_ski]

I have an old flat head screwdriver that I use as
a prybar,
scraper,
general light demolition,
paint can opener and stirrer,
box opener,
light hammer,
and of course an emergency screwdriver.

I used to have one that had “Do not use as pry bar or chisel” printed right on the handle. Isn‘t that why you BUY a big *** screwdriver that’s too big to actually FIT any slotted screw on the PLANET?.

 

[rayma]

 

[CANNON-FODDER]

Never heard of that jig ^ Senses leg pulling. That one sounds made up LOL

https://jaspertools.com/

 

[Subuckethead]

Why that's not a screwdriver, I'll show you a screwdriver.

BTW Jasper link is very much appreciated.

 

[RJM1]

"Handi Wipe" cut for an air filter. For when those foam ones disintegrate

 

[Subuckethead]

Thats good McGuivering right there ^

You can use a ladies nylon for a fan belt.

I actually did that cause it was on a Sunday, and I had to get a car home. It held up the entire 2.5 hr trek back from the north land.

 

[Subuckethead]

It may not be pretty but I have a table saw fence and it cuts straight.

Now I just need a square. How about that guy sitting right in the back row?

 

[twocents]

I don't have much experience with routers, but that's partly why I'm here. To learn cool router tricks

Not much trickery to using a router, except handling with care. That bit spins at an incredible speed, so make sure the router bit, and all other bolts on the router are tightened properly. I once had a router bit coming loose because of the vibrations. Also, important to always wear safety glasses and ear protection. Experience has learned me to go slow, making multiple cuts if needed.
I made my own Jasper jig with a piece of plexi glass for speaker driver holes.

 

[stv]

"Turning lathe" for waveguide forming mould (to be used with oven hardening modeling material):

 

[Subuckethead]

I'm waiting for some acrylic plexy. I have a list of things I need it for.

The more I see what routers are capable of the more I want to get good with one. I mostly stick to a few basic types of joinery. Routers are a key to making them tight and perfect in super short durations. Joints don't have to be pretty as long as there good and strong imo. But some of the old English kinds are very admirable.

The more showy pieces look good with wood dowel and joints to lock it up tight. No metal hardware used anywhere. And sometimes NO GLUE!, It takes time to master woodwork, more time than I might have.

RE speed and accidents. I'd hate to be on the recieving end of a carbide bit after it came out doung 16,000 rpms. That would almost certainly leave a mark if it hit you first or second.

 

[Subuckethead]

"Turning lathe" for waveguide forming mould (to be used with oven hardening modeling material):

I seen a good one, the guy turned a hand held drill into a press, it locked in place with the flick of your finger. Some of the ideas people come up with are genius in the simplicity.

 

[Subuckethead]

"Turning lathe" for waveguide forming mould (to be used with oven hardening modeling material):

See what I mean? Genius

Is the pie nearly ready?

 

[cracked case]

I did the reverse, used multiple flexi-drives connected together driven by a Colchester student (lathe). I can't remember why the hell I did it.

 

[rif]

It may not be pretty but I have a table saw fence and it cuts straight.

Now I just need a square. How about that guy sitting right in the back row?

more pix, please

 

[adason]

This is how i turned tv antena into hdtv antena
Way better hdtv reception than that walmart hdtv junk.

 

[RJM1]

I just re-aimed my 1982 30ft tall UHF/VHF antenna from the analog days
at the new antenna farm 34 miles away with a 24db amplifier.
96 channels and nothing on!
East coast of Florida USA.

 

[rayma]

Internet FM radio is where it's at.

 

[RJM1]

I am fairly sure that Internet radio is not frequency modulated.

 

[adason]

I just re-aimed my 1982 30ft tall UHF/VHF antenna from the analog days
at the new antenna farm 34 miles away with a 24db amplifier.
96 channels and nothing on!
East coast of Florida USA.

I receive about 47 free hdtv channels in DC metro area on that antena indoors. I am thinking about placing it outdoors.
https://www.channelmaster.com/pages/free-tv-channels-hyattsville-md-20785

 

[rayma]

I am fairly sure that Internet radio is not frequency modulated.

Of course, it's FM radio stations' content on the internet.
https://www.radio.net/
https://www.internet-radio.com/
https://www.fmradiofree.com/