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Happy New years you freaks. Went for a nice prime rib dinner with some friends, returned home and played 5 Crowns with my mom and Mrs. until about 11. Mom couldn't make it further so Mrs. and I sat around having a couple drinks and barely squeaked to midnight. Got on the scale this AM and noticed I've gained almost 5lbs since the weekend before Christmas. So, successful holiday season I suppose?
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LOL rained here too. Actually woke me up. It's not +7 in the shade on my patio.
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Jan 1, 2024 21:16
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What was the temp when you took the video? -45?
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Jan 13, 2024 16:57
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Powershift posted:
That looks perfect for topping a sundae
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Jan 13, 2024 17:54
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tinned owl posted:I'm am enginamneer (though far less hands on than Kastein) and I've never heard of the ORB ones, I'll go look them up and ponder them later
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Jan 23, 2024 15:03
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Tons of npt on hydraulics, *mostly* trouble free. The problems often come from using thread tape. But yeah, just avoid taper pipe threads in general is usually good advice. It's good for the valve business tho
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Jan 24, 2024 06:48
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The problem isn't so much using thread sealant itself, as with most things, It's doing it improperly. Using it so it gets into the system causes havoc on valves, especially extremely low clearance servo. That jerky jerky motion you see on poorly maintained hydraulics is very often related to sticking valves because of that... And other various reasons. So It's best to just use connections that don't need sealant at all. Although that won't stop many people from using thread sealant on threads for face/seat sealing surfaces lol.
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Jan 24, 2024 16:37
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Galler posted:QuickJack agrees based on the page and a half in the QuickJack manual about thread sealants and how to not gently caress up thread tape.
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Jan 25, 2024 06:19
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I just hope both the posters mentioned get help and do well. Actually, that goes for everyone 
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Jan 26, 2024 22:41
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I had a visit with an endodontist yesterday. Now I look like I got in a fight and also stung by a bee on my face. Oh well, at least it's an excuse to mostly take a day off work.
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Feb 2, 2024 15:07
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Didn't cross my mind that Carl Weathers would be passing anytime soon.
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Feb 2, 2024 21:44
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Got news today that my employer, stereotypical megacorp, is doing megacorp things and rolling out voluntary early retirement offers to our longest term (ie: most expensive) employees but only in the USA. Please oh please bring it to  as well.I'd happily sign a ironclad non-compete clause in exchange for a hefty buy out and benefits for an extended period of time.
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Feb 8, 2024 19:16
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You're generally correct, especially if you're laid off. But if it's a voluntary buy out like this, a well written one is likely to stand up as it will be contingent as part of the offer and compensation agreed to. Either way they're pretty common regardless, being an American megacorp is pretty much a guarantee. And I'm fine with that for something like this.
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Feb 8, 2024 19:34
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IANAL but have spoken to a few about employment law. My understanding is basically, in Canada, the courts as a rule of thumb (not always but generally) will value each year's service with 4 weeks of pay, *plus* any benefits/retirement saving contributions on top of that.. or something along those lines. So generally speaking, a voluntary package will reflect *similar* numbers. So yeah, a 30 year employee could get 30ish months of pay, plus potential benefits or $$ in lieu... Or combination. Or even just keep paying them monthly potentially for years. It's funny how that's appealing to companies, but I suspect it's accounting wizardry as these people are still getting paid but aren't technically on the payroll as employees anymore, therefore looks better for investors!
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Feb 8, 2024 19:55
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That does makes sense, but in my company's case the way they've done this most recently (2019) was actually paying the employees that took the package every month like they were still on the clock.... for years in some cases So. Yeah.
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Feb 8, 2024 20:40
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:Coivd booster trip report - stiff arm, horrible metal taste in the mouth, feeling a bit tired. Otherwise, no issues.9/10,will get boosted again Nothing like the shingles vaccine though. It felt like I was taking a hit of bleach. Agreed with better than the flu. People that say "Oh, the flu isn't bad" either forget how bad it can be or just had colds. A bad flu is really rough. You can see how people can literally die from it.
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Feb 9, 2024 15:32
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Powershift posted:I'm doing the timing belt in my AE86 GTS and the cost and rarity of of the "while you're in there" stuff, is a pain in the rear end. an 4.8/5.3 LS is probably cheaper if you don't have the engine yet. quote:Speaking of my truck, someone broke into my truck outside Home Depot today, completely hosed up the door lock to the point where it doesn't even lock anymore. They tried to start it with something plastic, stole my 4xl winter jacket and a bag of stuff from princess auto that had the receipt in it. They dropped a small backpack of drugs and phone chargers in the truck so they're probably about as pissed off as i am.
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Feb 10, 2024 16:07
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Powershift posted:73 Mark IV with the 460. the 7.3 is the powerstroke in my truck. The two combined are 14.8 liters and nearly 450hp. It sounds like the jetsons spaceship, but not going to lie, it seems to be a great engine. Better than adequate power and if I'm gentle on the accelerator it gives very good fuel economy for a full size pick up. I have some curiosity with longevity. So far, 30,000K in, so good. If I needed to buy a truck with my own money for ~reasons~ I'd absolutely consider a Gm/Chev truck with the engine.... but gently caress me, the GM infotainment is so awful it would probably be the dealbreaker over anything else.
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Feb 11, 2024 18:20
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Siochain posted:My work truck at site has this same engine, and good lords it feels horrendously weak/gutless. Maybe a different transmission ratio. Also gets butt-assed horrid mileage. Might be a lemon, but no way in hell I'd touch it. Ecoboost F150 gets way better mileage, and my Powerboost absolutely wrecks it. And, yes, the infotainment is...so bad. I'm able to get mid 20s MPG fairly easily often high 20s long as I'm not pushing a hell of a headwind. I think my record was 6L/100KM but that's certainly not the norm. I find the motivate factor is generally pretty good but if you mat it at a not great place on the curve it indeed feel gutless but I find getting into the boostu from lower end instead of already up high seems to work well, presumably because of the gearing at that point as well.
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Feb 12, 2024 00:29
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Siochain posted:It's a 22 or a 23 (I'll check this week when I get in to site.) Today on flat rear end prairie.
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Mr-Spain posted:Was going about some random stuff on the SS and me and my buddy were kinda suspect about the condition of the oil; cut it open to some glitter;
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Feb 13, 2024 21:39
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Talking about loctite/thread lockers/anti seize, I just wanted to say that if anyone here ever has the opportunity to get into a Henkel (loctite parent company) technical seminar, it is amazingly informative. The number of products they have, including different types of thread lockers/retaining compound/anti-seize, and tons of other stuff, is just amazing. I'm actually arranging a couple next week for 2 of our industrial clients and I can't wait until we do it. The ones I've done previously have been universally well received and the attendees could have easily went another few hours... which if you've ever dealt with a bunch of tradespeople and technical people at the same time, they usually can't leave fast enough. With the mention of anti-seize here, I will say that the vast majority of applications would probably be better served with a medium strength thread locker as opposed to a lubricant (which is what anti-seize is). heffray posted:Is there a reason to use runny loctite blue instead of the gel type? Gel actually stays in place and seems a lot more convenient.
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Feb 23, 2024 22:34
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totalnewbie posted:Would you believe that my customer and I were once discussing the possibility of installing one of our products with loctite at the factory? And they asked us if we had a recommendation for which one to use. Regarding thread lockers, there are more than a few kinds but the biggest issue is does it need to be removable or not and the size of the fastener. Also what the fastener is made of, and hence require a primer/activator or not. You should be able to remove a medium strength thread locker with hand tools and not require heat and a unga-bunga. I did have to correct one of the loctite tech guys regarding retaining compounds and bearings seats. He was mentioning how much better a hold on a bearing seat with a compound is versus an interference fit (which, in plain shear I believe him) but they totally neglected to consider pre-loading that happens to a bearing when interference mounted which is often required for proper operation. Changing a bearing from a specifically engineered interference fit to a slip fit with a retaining compound is not always a no brainer and could easily have ramifications... even if interference mounting can be a pain in the rear end.
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Feb 24, 2024 18:00
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Off the top of my head, I suspect convenience store/liquor store clerk are also higher. Along with Firemen, many of which also have pretty enormous egos but I'd say less than most cops.
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Mar 2, 2024 16:12
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That's a good question. I would have assumed it meant oilfield but those crane operators, and heavy lifting trades in general have the potential to be very dangerous. In my small city alone I know of 2 fatalities in the last couple years.
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Mar 2, 2024 17:37
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Wistful of Dollars posted:why millimeters.
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Mar 12, 2024 06:38
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Safety Dance posted:I had a poorly translated instruction manual tell me to use a 1/5" drill bit once. That's an imperial size I never knew existed. Like you said, probably something poorly translated from oh, 5mm or something and rounded it.
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Mar 15, 2024 14:34
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Saw my first cyber truck today. It really is ugly.
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Apr 6, 2024 05:12
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meatpimp posted:Been absolutely swamped and social battery continuously drained since I took a board position on a 120 athlete rowing crew. The amount of deferred maintenance on $250k of boats is insane. But, I am taking a break. And I bought an alcohol still. I don't really drink much more but this is up my alley and always wondered about a home still. Do you mind sharing where you picked it up?
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Apr 10, 2024 22:03
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Did you replace your belt at the same time? A slightly shorter belt but manipulated on can give way more overhang load on bearings than spec. Or, it could just be a lovely pump
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Apr 13, 2024 08:35
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Gorgeous day here yesterday. Did my first yardwork of the year and grilled a great steak and had several beer. Since I've been dry, it's really the first alcohol I've had in months. Worst sleep in ages, tossing and turning. Stayed awake for good at around 4:30AM and finally decided I might as well get out of bed and make a coffee at 5:45. God damnit, I knew better.
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Apr 14, 2024 13:08
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I don't even bother replying. Another reason why I have a burner phone for the odd time I sell/buy poo poo. What's worse: Lowball trolls? Sellers that don't advertise a price or just as $1 and 1234 mileage?
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Apr 22, 2024 19:38
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I think you're 100% on the money
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Apr 25, 2024 21:24
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Take my motorcycle out for a ride yesterday (minty Kawasaki ZG1400 Concours) to the grocery store. Get inside, start my shopping and about 2 minutes later a customer comes up to me  "Hey, is that your motorcycle across the street?"  "Yes, its probably mine.""Well, it's laying on its side" "Oh crap, did some one hit it?" "I don't think so."gently caress. Go outside, indeed it's laying on its side. Plastic bits smashed forming a perimeter of around 15-20 feet. That said, as I get out an older lady about 70 years old gets out of the car in front of it, holding her insurance info and obviously nervous. She just says "I didn't see it when I was backing up" (it is a big bike and it was parked perpendicular to the curb, she just didn't pay attention). But, as soon as I saw her I pictured my mom and I just wanted to calm her down. I thanked her for sticking around as I thought it was going to be a H&R. I probably looked like a piece of work as I wearing my bike gear but also just returned from competing in a martial arts tournament and I am presently sporting a pretty nice subconjunctival hemorrhage, so the white of my right eye looks blood red and a couple days of beard growth. Got her insurance and license info and she didn't have a pen or her cell to take any pictures of my stuff so I told her I'd stop by her house (small town 10K people) and I'd get it to her. I kept trying to calm her as she was so nervous and I asked "Do I seem upset to you?" And she replies no, so I say "Then if I'm not upset, you shouldn't be more upset than me. We'll deal with this. That's what your insurance is for." And she seemed to calm down a bit. I think there is a 50/50 that her insurance company will try to write my bike off as its 14 years old and low mileage, but the tupperware and bodywork is expensive. But I couldn't be mad at her as she tried to do the right thing and didn't bolt. gently caress my life.
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May 6, 2024 14:13
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As long as I am made whole (which really is a question) is going to be the big thing here. If it is written off and the buy out is cheap enough I might try to buy it back but we'll see. I really don't ride it much anymore, especially now that I have the 996 so it definitely takes the back seat as my nice weather vehicle. Will cross that bridge when I have an idea of whats going on. I guess I had the right to be pissed off, but it would have gained me nothing at that point and I probably would have felt worse by yelling at some old lady that was already stressed. The damage was done. She was nice enough, owed up to it and didn't try some bullshit like somehow trying to blame it on me. She did what she could in the circumstances. meltie posted:You're a good person.  I hope so.Applebees Appetizer posted:It's just a motorcycle dude It was just a lovely weekend. Working with about 3 hours of sleep for the previous 2 days, including a half day of competition sparring in between them and 6 hours of highway driving. I was exhausted and I basically felt like that Ben Affleck meme afterwards. All I wanted was to buy some lettuce and hamburger buns for a simple dinner and not open up some new ordeal that I have to deal with. e: this was me 
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FWIW, spoke to my insurance company today and it sounds like the old lady was good to her word and her insurance has accepted 100% liability. I basically just now have to get it to the dealer for an estimate. I give it a 50/50 it's a write off. Basically all the plastics on one side of the bike plus the front fender are damaged plus the bag on the other side. The bags going to be about $1000+ ea alone. Happier times  
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I'm not giving up in it yet, still might be able to save it. The shop can't get it in until the 22nd for even the estimate, so I guess 2 more weeks until I have an idea.Applebees Appetizer posted:A naked Concourse would sure be something Yeah, it's pretty much 
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Ether Frenzy posted:I am happy you're happy with the insurance company's telling of the story but in 100.01% of cases where someone operates their vehicle into a parked vehicle they don't even bother asking "I understand you were 46 when 9/11 happened. Much has changed since then. Did the stationary object... surprise you?" Seriously though, I don't really care what her insurance company does to them. All I cared about is I'm not having to fight her/them on the liability front. Her insurance company is one of those companies that cater to seniors so they probably get this poo poo all the time. FWIW, The bike was perpendicular, so parked at a 90 to the curb. There is zero chance it wouldn't be visible in the rear view mirror. It's obviously a pretty big bike, probably more visible than my 996 would have been parked behind her. So yeah, she just didn't look, or even notice it when walking up so there is definitely a  when stuff like this happens.e: INTERESTING. I just googled her insurance company, Bel-Air direct. It's owned by Intact insurance. Which is *my* insurance company. slidebite fucked around with this message at 14:06 on May 8, 2024 |
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