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Would it be at all practical to buy a 2nd hand lathe and what have you and make them yourself? I can't imagine that they're hugely complex.
I've got a friend who does that for Landrover parts, and yes, I realise that they're not reeeaaaally the same thing...
I have a friend who's a machinist, who could rent time and materials at a shop and get it all taken care of... at the cost of around $120 for a single nut.
While I said I was willing to pay "almost any price", $120 per nut is a bit out of my price range...
EDIT: Naked? $120 nuts? Yep. It all fits.
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That's a lot of money to have him bust a nut out for you.
...
..I couldn't help it. I should be ashamed.
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That's a lot of money to have him bust a nut out for you.
...
..I couldn't help it. I should be ashamed.
Do go on...
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have you ever cosplayed winry?** spoiler omitted **
I had an issue at my former home where the furnace would break every winter. EVERY YEAR. I am a bit of a Winry so I took the thing apart myself and figured out the faulty switch. But the switch was the cheapest construction available in the known world. Fortunately it was on warranty. So they sent a guy out every year to replace the same switch until eventually the company that makes the furnace got sick of paying for thousands of service calls a year and built a heavy duty replacement part which I installed myself since it was no longer on warranty by then.
I haven't. I did Risa once.
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have you ever cosplayed winry?** spoiler omitted **
I had an issue at my former home where the furnace would break every winter. EVERY YEAR. I am a bit of a Winry so I took the thing apart myself and figured out the faulty switch. But the switch was the cheapest construction available in the known world. Fortunately it was on warranty. So they sent a guy out every year to replace the same switch until eventually the company that makes the furnace got sick of paying for thousands of service calls a year and built a heavy duty replacement part which I installed myself since it was no longer on warranty by then.
I haven't. I did Risa once.
From DNAngel?
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It's shocking how many uses I've found for a Swiss Army knife since I started carrying one everywhere, given that I live in the big city. It's especially handy in my retail job (sometimes for stuff our box cutters just don't cut well, but mostly for being a general multitool), and it's nice always having a bottle opener, a can opener, and two screwdrivers close at hand.
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Er... no. Risa Hawkeye from Full Metal.
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*puts away Teen Risa/Winry fic before anybody can see it*
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Well, it's a bit early this year, but CY will be dismayed to know that I just turned on all the heaters in the house.
It's not so much that we need them quite yet; the highs are still in the 60's and the lows are barely touching the high 40's. It's more that I had time over lunch today and there's a "storm" coming in over the weekend that'll probably have us wanting heat (at least Impus Major and NobodysWife).
Two things about this amuse me:
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To be fair, in Seattle those "storms" lasted three or more days.
Monotonous drizzle wears on you after awhile. :-)
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You cannot stop it!
Winter is coming!!
:D
p.s. -- NH, ever been in the Southeast for one of our "gullywashers"??
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You cannot stop it!
Winter is coming!!
:D
p.s. -- NH, ever been in the Southeast for one of our "gullywashers"??
The heaviest storms I've seen were:
So if it's raining at over 6"/hour, I haven't been in it.
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Taekwondo belt test tonight! Slightly nervous!
EDIT: here's hoping my Eldest can break a board! He's five and strong, but habitually holds back to be gnetle on his baby brother... it's caused him some trouble in getting his breaking technique tape with the practice board. Here's hoping he can do it with the real thing!
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So in my home brew world Atlantis was a city sized space ship. The Atlantians worked with the Anunnaki to create/evolve the early human like species something like Neanderthals. Giving them just enough knowledge to develop and thrive.
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I wish I weren't catching my wife's sickness as my beloved fall weather arrives...
Ugh, TGTG is a big baby when I'm sick.
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Weather is best in the Midwest, hands down, especially in the summer, you never know what will happen.
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Trying to read texts from a twelve year old, is where madness lies.
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Let's hope I don't jinx this, but so far there doesn't seem to actually be any problem with my whole impulsive trip to the UK thing. I went to the Post Office to get a passport, which was actually a pretty quick process. Now it's just a matter of waiting on the State Department, and I have ten weeks where they recommend I have up to eight. The British government does not require a visa or proof of immunization, hostel is already booked, and I see nothing else needing to be done.
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Let's hope I don't jinx this, but so far there doesn't seem to actually be any problem with my whole impulsive trip to the UK thing. I went to the Post Office to get a passport, which was actually a pretty quick process. Now it's just a matter of waiting on the State Department, and I have ten weeks where they recommend I have up to eight. The British government does not require a visa or proof of immunization, hostel is already booked, and I see nothing else needing to be done.
Do it!
Your flight is booked?
Just remember to contact your bank(s) about a week beforehand so that they don't think some Brit stole your credit card info.
If you are bringing any electronic devices, get a UK outlet adaptor. You will need to contact your cell provider if you want to be able to use your phone outside of North America (but maybe you won't even want it).
That should do it!
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Weather is best in the Midwest, hands down, especially in the summer, you never know what will happen.
I was in Nebraska for two years (college), and, while not quite summer, one wild April day had: rain, clear skies, calm and sunny, hail, heavy cloud cover, and significant winds all within a 2-hour period. Weird to me, but cool.
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Let's hope I don't jinx this, but so far there doesn't seem to actually be any problem with my whole impulsive trip to the UK thing. I went to the Post Office to get a passport, which was actually a pretty quick process. Now it's just a matter of waiting on the State Department, and I have ten weeks where they recommend I have up to eight. The British government does not require a visa or proof of immunization, hostel is already booked, and I see nothing else needing to be done.Do it!
Your flight is booked?
Just remember to contact your bank(s) about a week beforehand so that they don't think some Brit stole your credit card info.
If you are bringing any electronic devices, get a UK outlet adaptor. You will need to contact your cell provider if you want to be able to use your phone outside of North America (but maybe you won't even want it).
That should do it!
I'd check with the bank earlier than that, unless you already checked that your card can be used abroad. I don't if it is commonly done in USA, but many EU credit card contracts explicitly limit usage of the cards to specific countries or EU (electronic use aside), so there were cases were people during the trip discovered they can't with draw money from ATM or pay in shops with their cards...
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Let's hope I don't jinx this, but so far there doesn't seem to actually be any problem with my whole impulsive trip to the UK thing. I went to the Post Office to get a passport, which was actually a pretty quick process. Now it's just a matter of waiting on the State Department, and I have ten weeks where they recommend I have up to eight. The British government does not require a visa or proof of immunization, hostel is already booked, and I see nothing else needing to be done.Do it!
Your flight is booked?
Yup. I leave December 31st and arrive 1st January.
Just remember to contact your bank(s) about a week beforehand so that they don't think some Brit stole your credit card info.
For sure. I'll be using my card.
If you are bringing any electronic devices, get a UK outlet adaptor. You will need to contact your cell provider if you want to be able to use your phone outside of North America (but maybe you won't even want it).
That should do it!
I was thinking it might be cheaper to just buy a micro usb charger when I get to London. That takes care of phone and tablet, and that's all I'm bringing for electronics. Though if T-Mobile charges out the ass for service in the UK, I'll just go phoneless for a week.
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I'd check with the bank earlier than that, unless you already checked that your card can be used abroad. I don't if it is commonly done in USA, but many EU credit card contracts explicitly limit usage of the cards to specific countries or EU (electronic use aside), so there were cases were people during the trip discovered they can't with draw money from ATM or pay in shops with their cards...Let's hope I don't jinx this, but so far there doesn't seem to actually be any problem with my whole impulsive trip to the UK thing. I went to the Post Office to get a passport, which was actually a pretty quick process. Now it's just a matter of waiting on the State Department, and I have ten weeks where they recommend I have up to eight. The British government does not require a visa or proof of immunization, hostel is already booked, and I see nothing else needing to be done.Do it!
Your flight is booked?
Just remember to contact your bank(s) about a week beforehand so that they don't think some Brit stole your credit card info.
If you are bringing any electronic devices, get a UK outlet adaptor. You will need to contact your cell provider if you want to be able to use your phone outside of North America (but maybe you won't even want it).
That should do it!
I have used my card to pay foreign websites in British Pounds and Canadian Dollars before, and my debit card is a Visa. I think my bank just tacks on a 3% fee for currency conversion.
You know what, it said IPA on the taps, but I'm pretty sure that it ain't an IPA.
Never mind. It's beer.
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Er... no. Risa Hawkeye from Full Metal.
ooh! I just call her Hawkeye. But with the comic character becoming popular I can see why one wouldn't. A crossover cosplay would be wonderful, why hadn't anyone done that yet?
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*puts away Teen Risa/Winry fic before anybody can see it*
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Kidlet passed his first gup test! So he remains on track to get his black belt in the spring. :)
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Meanwhile, I'd just like to be over this days long migraine please. >.<
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Hard day today, incredibly draining to have kid sick.
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At least I can totally mail it in at work, maybe I'll even pretend to watch my monthly propaganda videos.
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Hard day today, incredibly draining to have kid sick.
Yeah those are always tough days. Hope he feels better soon.
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Hopefully, the General hasn't felt good for awhile, so I've had more burden lately, stress seems to be abating though.
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The game I'm expecting to be the b&~&# fight of the century, Disney Princess Monopoly.
Kidlet passed his first gup test! So he remains on track to get his black belt in the spring. :)
Awesome! Good luck lynora' kidlet!
Meanwhile, I'd just like to be over this days long migraine please. >.<
I hope soon! :/
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Taekwondo belt test tonight! Slightly nervous!
EDIT: here's hoping my Eldest can break a board! He's five and strong, but habitually holds back to be gnetle on his baby brother... it's caused him some trouble in getting his breaking technique tape with the practice board. Here's hoping he can do it with the real thing!
Success all-round!
Two new yellow belts (rather a white with yellow stripe and a yellow) have passed their tests today! Woo~!
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New favorite question everyone asks me "excuse me, do you work here?"
Did the name tag, shirt, bulky electronic device in a holster and archaic two way radio give me away?
Perhaps, I need to do more to blend in...
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** spoiler omitted **
One of your local metal foundry places might be able to make the part you need for you. It will cost a bit of money, but it might be worth it in the long run. Or if you know a friend who is into metalworking, then maybe they could help you out.
P.S. - Also, talk to a plumber. I am very sure that they can get the part that you need. It may take a bit, but they should be able to.
Edit - Read through the thread further and got your reply. I am sorry that it will cost that much.
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We got power back up around 4:30 PM today. One of my friends doesn't have power still. A mini-tornado took out 6 power poles and damaged a few others. Hopefully he will have power tomorrow. I worked until 9:45 am today with 1 & 1/2 hours overtime. One I got home, the power company as well as the tree company was there so they could work on our power. I spend from around 11 am to 5 pm working on yard cleanup. There is a huge pile of branches and other yard stuff in my front yard. My right wrist is telling me in no uncertain terms that I am done working on the yard for the next few days. I rarely take pain medicine but today I took some. Hopefully it kicks in soon. I still have no idea where the money is going to come from to deal with that tree that is falling down toward my neighbor's house will be coming from. ~grimaces~ If I were able to take off today, then I would. On the plus side I do not have to deal with people and this is just tiredness and over work kicking my rear end. ~sighs~ Another day of less than three hours sleep. Tomorrow will be better. I have to take the cat into the vet at 9 am for another shot (at $22 a shot) to help boost her hemoglobin level and then I will be done for the day. I plan on resting and telling the world to go f-off! I am done! All I know is that the wife wants the internet to be back on. Hopefully Comcast can fix our line tomorrow.
Sorry for the long post.
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It's shocking how many uses I've found for a Swiss Army knife since I started carrying one everywhere, given that I live in the big city. It's especially handy in my retail job (sometimes for stuff our box cutters just don't cut well, but mostly for being a general multitool), and it's nice always having a bottle opener, a can opener, and two screwdrivers close at hand.
I love my Swiss Army Knife. I want to get a good multi tool sometime.
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Well, it's a bit early this year, but CY will be dismayed to know that I just turned on all the heaters in the house.
It's not so much that we need them quite yet; the highs are still in the 60's and the lows are barely touching the high 40's. It's more that I had time over lunch today and there's a "storm" coming in over the weekend that'll probably have us wanting heat (at least Impus Major and NobodysWife).
Two things about this amuse me:
Indian Summer always hits in late October or early November, so we're sure to get a week of 80-100 degree temperatures soon. At which point everyone will ask, "Why did you turn the heat on again?!?!"
A "storm" around here is pretty much "mild drizzle" to anyone else in the civilized world. We'll be lucky if we get 3/4" of rain. But we still call it a "storm", because it's what we get.
~shakes my head sadly at someone calling 3/4" of rain a "storm"~ Wimp!
J/K!!!
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Taekwondo belt test tonight! Slightly nervous!
EDIT: here's hoping my Eldest can break a board! He's five and strong, but habitually holds back to be gnetle on his baby brother... it's caused him some trouble in getting his breaking technique tape with the practice board. Here's hoping he can do it with the real thing!
Good luck!
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I wish I weren't catching my wife's sickness as my beloved fall weather arrives...
Ugh, TGTG is a big baby when I'm sick.
I hope that you both feel better soon!
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Kidlet passed his first gup test! So he remains on track to get his black belt in the spring. :)Awesome! Good luck lynora' kidlet!
+1 to that!
I hope that you feel better soon, lynora!
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It's a dragon blitz!
Quick! someone throw out some Paladins as a distraction.
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Rosita, you might know that already but its better to warn now in case you haven't heard about that: UK has a very restrictive laws regarding possession and carrying knives, even elsewhere mundane Swiss Army knives and other multi-tools with knife blades among their accessories...
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I'm supposed to do what now?... just stand there, really?... you don't want me to wave my sword about... what do you mean it won't matter anyway...
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It's a dragon blitz!
Quick! someone throw out some Paladins as a distraction.
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** spoiler omitted **
One of your local metal foundry places might be able to make the part you need for you. It will cost a bit of money, but it might be worth it in the long run. Or if you know a friend who is into metalworking, then maybe they could help you out.
P.S. - Also, talk to a plumber. I am very sure that they can get the part that you need. It may take a bit, but they should be able to.
Edit - Read through the thread further and got your reply. I am sorry that it will cost that much.
Nah, I think a plumber is a great idea!
$120 would be if my friend had to rent time at a shop and make it for me. I'm sure a plumber would have some old metal parts.
The older the plumber, the more likely...
But we'll see. NobodysWife found a nice "antique brass" handle assembly. The thing's heavy enough I'm hoping it's all-metal. We'll find out when I install it this weekend.
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It's shocking how many uses I've found for a Swiss Army knife since I started carrying one everywhere, given that I live in the big city. It's especially handy in my retail job (sometimes for stuff our box cutters just don't cut well, but mostly for being a general multitool), and it's nice always having a bottle opener, a can opener, and two screwdrivers close at hand.I love my Swiss Army Knife. I want to get a good multi tool sometime.
I've carried Swiss Army knives my entire life. Maybe 20 years ago I finally paid around $150 for the flagship Leatherman.
It is a scary, scary good tool.
I've tried using people's $20 knock-offs. They're just not the same. Weigh half as much, flex when you try to put too much force on them, etc.
My standard "working on the house" outfit is my Leatherman on my belt, my Swiss Army knife in my pocket, an LED flashlight in my mouth (I only have two hands, after all), and I'm good to go!