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Desiccant Recharge

Oven: .5-2 hours at 250 degreesMicrowave: 10min on defrost This is the item I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PNXVZH4 Noting this so I can throw away the empty container.

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Bambu Lab Spool Weights

Weight of the spools I’m using so I can calculate remaining filament and hopefully not run out in the last 5% of a print. Component Description Weight Bambu Lab White Empty Spool ~210g Bambu Lab Transparent Empty Spool ~219g Cardboard … Continue reading

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TEIN EnduraPro Plus Strut VBS84-11746

TL;DR Summary Part # on Strut Part # to Order VBS84-11746-R VSS84-B1MS2-R VBS84-11746-L VSS84-B1MS2-L Whole Story I started replacing damaged suspension parts and the front left side strut was aftermarket. The undamaged one on the right was labeled TEIN EnduraPro … Continue reading

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2013 WRX Track Build

A friend and I purchased at auction his 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX that insurance totaled after he was t-boned at the front driver’s side wheel. He had already done significant modifications of a built engine, 6-speed STI transmission and a … Continue reading

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Attempts at B&W

First attempt a photography and photo editing.  Not really a hobby for me, I just want to create a couple of large format prints from Catonsville for my house.

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New Project 1987 Jeep Wrangler (YJ)

New project vehicle, body and frame are in great shape from the prior owner’s restoration. Looks like it was a fuel injected 4-cylinder swapped to a 1983 6-cylinder carb motor as best I can tell. It isn’t currently running (no … Continue reading

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Life Hack: Lost Credit Cards

This isn’t about financial management, just organization for when you lose your wallet. I carry a pretty minimal wallet; a little cash for tipping, 2 credit cards for personal and business expenses, driver’s licenses and medical insurance card. Recently I … Continue reading

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Pool Closing Instructions

This is for my old Sylvan pool yours likely differs. Balance and 2x Shock Pool (and Algaecide if it isn’t in the shock) Lower water below skimmer and inlets Pressurize with compressor at pump (25psi).  1/4″ compressor fitting into pump … Continue reading

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FPV250 Racer

This is my son and my first build.  The end goal is an FPV Racer, but we’re getting there incrementally.  The video components will come later (Santa?).

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