I have the Light-O-Rama boards working. WOW! what a show. I have about 28 of the 32 outputs hooked up to various lights. I haven’t had the time yet to synchronize the lighting to Christmas music but that is coming. I have the FM transmitter functioning (also kit built) and it works great too. Currently I have a silent two minute routine written that loops back and starts over. The show starts at dark and...
Continue reading...Sore butt
I used the PowerMatic 2000 tablesaw again today. I cut out all the pieces for two control boxes I am building for the Christmas lights Light-O-Rama controlers. I also assembled them, but that wasn’t too amazing. I just have to shake my head and kick my personal butt for waiting so long to own such a wonderful table saw. I am just amazed every time I use this machine. This saw actually makes me feel...
Continue reading...Exploding a possible myth?
I ran across one of the best reports I have read about the reasons for not using propane or a refrigerant tank for a receiver in a compressed air system. Here is the link in Horn & Whistle Magazine. I have been in the HVAC business all my life and at first thought all those throw away refrigerant tanks must be good for something. In fact there was at least one manufacturer who was offering a...
Continue reading...The Old Days
I received an email from an old friend, colleague, co-worker, ham and ex-employee. Hi Bill Beda! He stays in Texas in the winter and goes back to Ohio for the summer. Sadly he told me he lost his wife Lou about two years ago. That made me sad. It tugs on the old heart strings when I think way back 40+ years or so when Bill and I first started working together. I was just...
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