This is not about how the universe was created. It is about how some matter was destroyed, converted to energy so to speak. A good (true) story for the 4th of July. You have read about the many disasters Gloria and I have been through in the last several years. You know, “The Great Crash” and then there was “A House Fire (Almost)”. My sprained ankle hardly counts except it has taken a month to...
Continue reading...Quiet, I’m Tapeing
I had a very learning experience weekend. I decided to do some conversion of VHS movie video to DVD format. All perfectly legal as the tapes were very old wedding tapes in need of preservation in a more stable digital format. A client asked me to do these so they were not done just for personal satisfaction. As it turned out it was a great how-to and equipment selection learning experience. I trans-coded three tapes....
Continue reading...No Bitch
I am off the subject of computers for awhile, maybe. I have been working on supplying a high speed spindle made by Taig Tools, Inc. for the CNC router folks. The spindle is used for the Taig micro-mill and CNC-mill. I have found it to be a very nice addition to my personal gantry CNC router I call the HB2. Not high power but the low noise level is very suitable for residential use. I...
Continue reading...My Hot Rod 409
I have been buying things from internet vendors, mostly NewEgg for computer stuff and Amazon.com for tools and house stuff. I just want to rant a little bit about the so-called reviews that are posted on products. New Egg user comment fanboys will be my target as they are the best example, but this will apply to all. Most of what is contributed at NewEgg is opinions and comments. Those are fine if you remember...
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