Friday, April 26, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
DIY Welding tools & more
8 DIY Welding Tool Plans (mostly videos):
Includes good tips & techniques to make these toolsDIY Stick Welder from Old Microwave Parts:
https://mods-n-hacks.gadgethacks.com/how-to/diy-stick-welder-from-old-microwave-parts-0145489/
DIY Welding Rod:
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Make Your Own Plastic Friction Welder:
https://hackaday.com/2012/12/31/make-your-own-plastic-friction-welder/
Monday, April 22, 2024
Things That May Slow Prostate Cancer Progression
Diet and Exercise
Yoga
Flaxseed
Green Tea
Vitamin D
Pomegranate Juice
Lycopene
Turmeric
Yoga
Flaxseed
Green Tea
Vitamin D
Pomegranate Juice
Lycopene
Turmeric
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Woodworking
Lots of ideas to cut wood safely and accurately, along with lots of tools to do unique work.
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024
A subsonic choice for the AR-10
The 8.6 Blackout: New King of the Subsonic Cartridges?
The .300 Blackout is a favorite for AR-15s. Now, the new 8.6 Blackout could become the favorite subsonic cartridge for the AR-10 platform.
The .300 Blackout is a favorite for AR-15s. Now, the new 8.6 Blackout could become the favorite subsonic cartridge for the AR-10 platform.
Depending on bullet weight, the same rifle can shoot high-velocity (supersonic) or subsonic rounds.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Bullet Energy Calculator
This takes Bullet Weight & Velocity to provide it's Energy ihn foot pounds.
You can enter values for 3 bullets in order to compare their energy:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
What is a good used car for a high-mileage commuter (mostly highway miles)?
What Is the Best Car for a Commuter?
https://www.caranddriver.com/research/a32879414/best-car-for-a-commuter/
Top 4 Best Used Commuter Cars Under $10K
1. 2015 Toyota Prius Two
2. 2010-2012 Honda Civic
3. 2010-2012 Toyota RAV4
4. 2014-2016 Hyundai Sonata
5 Best Used Commuter Cars: https://blog.cartimeauto.com/5-best-used-commmuter-cars/
"The best cars for commuters should be fuel-efficient and dependable, but they should also be comfortable and enjoyable."
1. Toyota Prius
2. Toyota Corolla
3. Volkswagen Jetta
4. Chrysler 300 (?!)
https://www.caranddriver.com/research/a32879414/best-car-for-a-commuter/
- 2019 Mazda 3
- 2020 Honda Civic Sedan Touring
- 2020 Subaru Outback
- 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
- 2020 GMC Terrain
- 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman
- 2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost
- 2020 Hyundai Tuscon
- 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Top 4 Best Used Commuter Cars Under $10K
1. 2015 Toyota Prius Two
2. 2010-2012 Honda Civic
3. 2010-2012 Toyota RAV4
4. 2014-2016 Hyundai Sonata
5 Best Used Commuter Cars: https://blog.cartimeauto.com/5-best-used-commmuter-cars/
"The best cars for commuters should be fuel-efficient and dependable, but they should also be comfortable and enjoyable."
1. Toyota Prius
2. Toyota Corolla
3. Volkswagen Jetta
4. Chrysler 300 (?!)
5. Ford Escape
12 Long-Lasting Cars Proven to Get to 200,000 Miles and Beyond - CR's exclusive surveys show these sedans, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks are smart choices for the long haul:
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-best-cars-to-get-to-200000-miles-and-beyond-a1051079155/
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-best-cars-to-get-to-200000-miles-and-beyond-a1051079155/
Sunday, April 7, 2024
WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
"How can I use Linux if I have a Windows Machine ?
In the past, I used VMware or VirtualBox with a Linux distribution, dual-booted, or used another machine with Linux for my experiments with Linux. However, Canonical and Microsoft worked together to create WSL (and WSL2), which simplifies bringing Linux to Windows users. It removes complexity, makes collaboration between operating systems easier, and allows for easy integration between Linux and Windows hosts, taking advantage of the machine's resources."
In the past, I used VMware or VirtualBox with a Linux distribution, dual-booted, or used another machine with Linux for my experiments with Linux. However, Canonical and Microsoft worked together to create WSL (and WSL2), which simplifies bringing Linux to Windows users. It removes complexity, makes collaboration between operating systems easier, and allows for easy integration between Linux and Windows hosts, taking advantage of the machine's resources."
" By default, it installs the Ubuntu Linux distro."
" Checkout the full tutorial https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/wsl-tutorial"
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Developers using Rust can be much more productive ...
Google devs ditched C++ for Rust — here's what happened -
Rust developers are twice as productive as their counterparts using other programming languages such as C++
Rust Install (Windows):
https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install
https://www.rust-lang.org/tools/install
You may need to install the Visual Studio C++ Build tools when prompted
Using Rust with Raspberry Pi:
Rust Tutorials -
Learn Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/learn
Welcome to Comprehensive Rust: https://google.github.io/comprehensive-rust/ or
The Rust Programming Language:
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Dillon 550 accessories – EntirelyCrimson
Better prices than some vendors …
https://entirelycrimson.com/collections/dillon-550
https://entirelycrimson.com/collections/dillon-550
How to do a “clean install” of Windows 11 and Edge
Windows-as-a-nuisance: How I clean up a "clean install" of Windows 11 and Edge
Tips and tricks for making Microsoft leave you alone while you use your PC -
Tips and tricks for making Microsoft leave you alone while you use your PC -
and-edge/
Small desktop alternatives
Look for near new (2024) designs using current Intel chips.
"... within the last year or so, they've gotten a lot better because Intel's cheapest, slowest processors have also gotten a lot better."
" With a desktop, you still control your external accessories, and you can have a comfortable experience at a wide range of prices."
"... these N100 boxes and their ilk do have the benefit of being fully modern computers that meet Windows 11's system requirement"
".... Ubuntu 23.10 generally worked as expected on both systems"
Monday, April 1, 2024
GM L83 LT Heads on a 5.0L 302 Ford
The factory aluminum heads need some welding of water passages and the fabrication of an intake, but they fit surprisingly well:
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/gm-l83-lt-heads-5-0l-302-ford-small-block-engine/
https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/gm-l83-lt-heads-5-0l-302-ford-small-block-engine/
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