Douglas Alpenstock

Steve Zoma wrote:So I was trying to figure out how to get it off the dishes, Peroxide, vinegar, bartenders friend, oxy boost, etc. I was trying this and that and some worked, some worked better and some did not work at all. But this one mug... why it sparkled like it was fresh out of the pottery kiln. The rust came right off without so much as buffing it clean.

From the mugs I've seen, the base ceramic and the glazing vary enormously. Some stain instantly and deeply. Others are impervious to everything. Is there a magic mix? Or is it magic for one "flavour" of ceramic?

If you find the "magic mix," people with favourite mugs will love you forever.

Perhaps we have pottery wizards who can chime in on this?

John Weiland wrote:I'm waiting for the day when my car will actually "see" that I'm walking towards it with a stiff and sore back.....and it adjusts the lumbar support accordingly before I even get in!  

... and when you get in, there's an ad for Robaxacet on the info-tainment centre screen ...

Good approach. Glad the problem is solved.

Though it suggests a bigger problem -- our vehicles are now computers with wheels. So many problems are software problems. The first thing you do is reboot, then connect to the Internet, check for updates, run a virus scan ... hoo boy.

Hi Folks. I really like my recip saws on the homestead, battery and plug-in, but I'm seeing comments where people have problems with them.

I like their flexibility, and with a range of instant-change blades they take on a lot of rough work at a moment's notice. (My big Stihl chainsaw is great, but it's a honking monster tool for monster-size jobs -- not for quick casual stuff or working up top a 30 foot ladder.)

What tricks can you share? Or experiences? Or problems? Maybe we can put our heads together and get the best out of these little workhorses.

One thing that might be worth discussing is the maintenance of these mini chainsaws. Sharpening the chain and managing bar wear? Is it possible to lay in a fistful of extra chains? Are they cheap enough to be considered disposable?

I'm glad everyone likes their mini chainsaws. Apologies if my post came off as harsh or dismissive.

I just haven't had the problems mentioned, and I do a lot of work with brushing and occasionally cutting up large trees. With different blades for pruning, demolition, etc. my battery recip saws are my go-to. I do have a full size chainsaw for some jobs.

Plus, I'm happier with a limited tool and battery ecosystem.

To each his or her own.

Dissenting voice here -- battery recip saws with the correct blades will do the same jobs and require zero maintenance.

Not that I mind new toys.

Releasing green nanotechnology bots in the vicinity of AI server farms might be an interesting show to watch.

Otherwise, how would it add value above the natural systems we all rely on, which predate the existence of modern humans?

This thread deserves a bump.

Welcome, Apo. Thank you for sharing your journey to wisdom.