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Fat_Head_Carl t1_j93m644 wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
With all that work you put in, why the fuck not!
I have inherited a box of machinist tools... I'm not sure what they're good for, but they seem all new. They're starett
nicaldrogo t1_j93lqd1 wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I think you misunderstood me. You mentioned that you could use the end standards to calibrate the mics. All that does is set the zero on the mic itself. Calibrating a mic consists of checking for linearity, flatness, and parallelism. Like you mentioned, it won't matter for your use.
lurkinggramma t1_j93lj2g wrote
Have you tried boiling water & some good dishwasher detergent? Let it set for like 30-60 minutes. You should see the lovely brown chunks start floating ☺️ Otherwise, try a lighter grade steel wool & some Dawn dish soap.
I used to clean my mom’s thermal coffee pot for her using the boiling water+detergent method. Once I taught it to her, she started using it too. Worked like a charm & the coffee pot came out looking nearly brand new.
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j93kxxe wrote
Reply to Wool shirt base layer (for women) by bexappa
Duckworth is the best for sure, and made in the US. No itchiness and durable. Their powder hoodies especially are legendary
Optimistic__Elephant t1_j93jvp8 wrote
Reply to comment by Lampshader in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
The English language and all it’s bizarre rules is a strange pairing with the metric system.
GullibleDetective t1_j93j7dc wrote
Reply to comment by user_none in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Yeah its mostly just half naked pics of Maynard James Keenan :P /s
jwatt38 t1_j93iycd wrote
Reply to Wool shirt base layer (for women) by bexappa
Smart wool
FLTDI t1_j93iw21 wrote
Reply to Wool shirt base layer (for women) by bexappa
Smartwool
The_Best_Dakota t1_j93irt9 wrote
Reply to comment by Lampshader in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I was making a joke about the power going out and needing to reset it bc I find myself having to do that at a frequency that’s probably more consistent than that of the power itself
Lampshader t1_j93ijx3 wrote
Reply to comment by The_Best_Dakota in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
It almost certainly has its own internal clock rather than using the mains frequency, but that's beside the point
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MugShots t1_j93i18l wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
solid advice.
I <3 my merkur double edge razor.
That reminds me, I need some new blades. :p
Fenestr t1_j93hxqx wrote
Reply to Wool shirt base layer (for women) by bexappa
I use meriwool, they’re just ok
The_Best_Dakota t1_j93hrak wrote
Reply to comment by Lampshader in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
That’s just the power company being shit
BallsOutKrunked t1_j93hbrt wrote
Reply to Wool shirt base layer (for women) by bexappa
my wife likes icebreaker, ridge merino is good too.
Agariculture t1_j93h0nb wrote
alittlebitaspie t1_j93gdlc wrote
Reply to "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Hopefully those will pass calibration and inspection. they look to be in flawless condition, so hopefully they will and will be more than a pretty display.
EnvironmentalPea4721 t1_j93ga3v wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
Yeah so I’ll have to say - safety is king for the beard, but the newer ones are MUCH better for the head. I slipped once with the safety and had a 5cm cut that bled for about 2 hours? Absolute crime scene in the shower.
I think it’s an individual thing though, I’ve just found the commercial multi-bladed are a little more idiot proof, which helps me.
phuntism t1_j93g2qp wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
For those who watch the video: If you skip to 31:00, you need to watch to 35:49, to see why he's doing this testing on his carpet? :)
ExHempKnight OP t1_j93ftgn wrote
Reply to comment by HipsterGalt in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I got these one at a time, mostly. Just cruised ebay.
HipsterGalt t1_j93f81j wrote
Reply to comment by ExHempKnight in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
I'm just not even sure I'd be able to find a set to start with. Though I am definitely making a rack like that one way or another.
ReferHvacGuy t1_j93ml7m wrote
Reply to If you shave, get a shaving handle that uses a simple disposable razor. The razor lasts much longer than anything at your local store and provides a better shave. by bi_polar2bear
Yeah I have a Wilkinson sword, thing cost like $20. Had it for 4 years, I’ve maybe changed the blade 5 times.