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    Kayak trolley hub lube.

    I had to depart California and help dad take care of Mom, in Florida. She's got dementia/alzheimers. The kayaking is an attempt to help retain an inkling of sanity, while living in this nuthouse. The Esk8 and disassembked kayak wheel frame fit in the kayak hatch and come with me. Entry and...
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    Kayak trolley hub lube.

    Sorry. PWD. Was wondering about ideal lube for plastic wheel hub on stainless steel axle, as I melted my hubs when using no lube.
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    Kayak trolley hub lube.

    The 8" fiberglass infused plastic wheels with 20.21mm ID hubs, reside on 19.98mm stainless steel hubs. Very slightly magnetic stainless, some 400 series i imagine. No worries if a human is pulling it walking speed But this particular human is pulling it at 12 to 14mph, on an electric...
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    Lost my buddy yesterday

    Super sad. Words, inadequate. I'd much rather hang out with dogs, than humans. My girl turned 10 about 2 months ago, and the official book on her breed says she is considered old at 8 and 10-12 years is expected lifespan. I made her a promise when I adopted her 6 years ago, and have kept it...
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    Panasonic is still selling a timed AA/AAA battery charger

    I have some Andis beard trimmers with a single AA Soldered inside of it, now a 12 year old eneloop. I lost the wall wart charger, but found an adequate barrel plug, and now use a xl4015 voltage bucker to charge it. Got to feed it about 2.38 v to get 180ma to flow. When notice some warmth i...
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    Electric motor bushing bridge

    Thanks. No success on locating the one i need, yet. With how easily this thing broke, I imagine many inop vaccuum are out there.
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    Electric motor bushing bridge

    https://device.report/manual/3842261 The shop vac website, does not fill me with confidence that i could receive any beneficial help should I decide to jump through their hoops. The broken bracket holds the rotor centered in the stator.
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    Electric motor bushing bridge

    I have a 2.5 gallon shopvac. Loved its performance compared to a buckethead vaccuum of similar size. Investigating bearing type noise, I found one end of the bracket holding the felt surrounded brass bushing, broken. JB Weld to the rescue. I scuffed all Mterial for maximum mechanical tooth...
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    Volvo dealer used abrasive wheel to clean engine sump

    Running the pan through parts washer would take time, and effort. The abrasive disks were used to save time, and minimize effort expended. They shiv not one git whether such actions contribute to the premature demise of the engine. Misanthropic mood increasing Job security, they figure...
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    Interesting clamp failure

    I temporarily joined my exhaust pipe, which needed another half inch length, to clear airbag heat shield, in 2007 with a steel baked bean can and 4 worm drive hose clamps. I replace the can every two years or so, carry another steel can, still same worm drive screw clamps. 8mm heads. Ive...
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    What is your favorite frozen pizza?

    i think a lot of people trust the thermostat in their ovens, and the instructed directions, as to how long to cook it, and come up with something somewhere between barely edible, and delicious. Most frozen Pizzas say 425f.... I get far better results at 410f and i dont use a timer. I Peek...
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    What is your favorite frozen pizza?

    Screaming Sicilian
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    Down the Gear Oil rabbit hole again: for Eaton Torsen “upgrade”

    Overanalysis paralysis. Been there, done that, will do it again. You've likely aleady annnoyed the shops enough, that they would shorten the amount of time and care they'd put into any work you'd have them do. Seems the only issue is the diff cover gasket is leaKing. What, 10 bolts, a 7$...
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    For the Smoothie fans - Very interesting research on negative nutrition effect from adding Bananas

    Interesting. sorry for a tangential topic. Know of any studies on how quickly Vinegar destroys nutrients in raw super thinly sliced, redwine vinegar soaked onions, multiple different spicy peppers jalpeno, serrano, red chile, hungarian wax, cubanelo, poblano, habanero......garlic, tomatoes...
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    Fasting

    Here is an intersting article regarding protein intake and hunger. https://knowablemagazine.org/article/food-environment/2023/do-low-protein-diets-cause-overeating
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    Fasting

    Up until about 3 years ago, i Hovered in the 212 to 216 lb range. 5'10", Thick build, 34 inch waist. Tried the intermittent fasting thing. Was hard. Way too hungry by midday and even when willpower won the battle, and average caloric consumption was down significantly, there was little results...
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    USB Chargers ?

    Nice. Ive been experimenting with a 3s 18650 holder as a pocket sized 12.6v battery. I can charge each cell individually, and sometimes do, but I wanted to charge all three, at 12.599v. I have a hundred amp adjustable voltage power supply, but couldnt just set it at 12.59v and hook upthe...
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    USB Chargers ?

    I've repurposed older USB A power supply/ wall warts, to power 12vDC RED LEDs, to use as night lights in hallway, and bathroom, and kitchen. Any bright light at night, and light color other than red, makes falling back asleep at night difficult for me, so just enough red light to move safely is...
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    USB Chargers ?

    That looks like a nice USB C, USB A and micro USB Meter. I just got a USB C only, TC66c, which has some abilities, and features , like Bluetooth, that I am unlikely to employ anytime soon. When there is plenty of time to recharge my phone, I will employ older 5 watt usb wall warts, with longer...
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    USB Chargers ?

    Of the several micro Usb and Usb C charged flashlights i own, using my best 15 watt usb source, with short ( 1' or less) quality cables, and clean connectors, into a well depleted healhy battery, The highest charge rate is 1.81 amps, the lowest is 0.61 amps. Will your HF light be able to draw...
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