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by Pugsley
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Greased Lightning!
Topic: Insane new Lincoln 48-inch wide dashboard display
Replies: 9
Views: 929

Re: Insane new Lincoln 48-inch wide dashboard display

I might add that most "knobs" in newer cars don't physically connect to anything. They are just encoders that tell the computer what to do. Now in lower end cars the knobs are more than likely connected to the heat flap and diverter. And the fan switch is really the fan switch.
by Pugsley
Thu Dec 28, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: My new mower has those new Michelin Tweel Airless Radial tires
Replies: 2
Views: 395

Re: My new mower has those new Michelin Tweel Airless Radial tires

Don't let dirt and mud build up in them and the will last a long time. My opinion I would keep the weight off them when parked just to keep them from getting a flat spot but maybe they are engineered and wont do that. Given that the rear tires are kinda responsible for deck height I would be worried...
by Pugsley
Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Merry Christmas to you all
Replies: 5
Views: 618

Re: Merry Christmas to you all

Still around.
by Pugsley
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: We Spoke With the Last Person Standing in the Floppy Disk Business
Replies: 2
Views: 460

Re: We Spoke With the Last Person Standing in the Floppy Disk Business

There are still old CNC stuff that uses them... but they now make floppy to USB drives that work on most everything.
by Pugsley
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: New SmartEveryDay series: Manufacturing
Replies: 5
Views: 580

Re: New SmartEveryDay series: Manufacturing

Yeah thats all prototype work. Nobody is doing that in industry yet. They are figuring it all out. Using robots like that is kinda a waste and making it more complicated when they could use a XYZ gantry with an rotating C axis end could be way more ridged for doing that. But its still a neat process...
by Pugsley
Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: The ultimate "The Floor is Lava" game...
Replies: 1
Views: 203

Re: The ultimate "The Floor is Lava" game...

That plant looks fairly new. There isn't an inch of dust on everything. Someone had to do the christening ceremony.
by Pugsley
Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: New SmartEveryDay series: Manufacturing
Replies: 5
Views: 580

Re: New SmartEveryDay series: Manufacturing

Most of this training is not available through any college. You need to go to a vocational center or get in on an apprenticeship. And there are not many places doing this any more. Tool and Die is the elite form of a machinist. Most of this is 1950's tech. EDM made a huge difference in speed and qua...
by Pugsley
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: Greased Lightning!
Topic: Ford and BBQ history ~
Replies: 5
Views: 3270

Re: Ford and BBQ history ~

Oh yeah I know that 99% of "AI" is not the real deal and just chat bots.
by Pugsley
Wed Jul 12, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Greased Lightning!
Topic: Ford and BBQ history ~
Replies: 5
Views: 3270

Re: Ford and BBQ history ~

Off topic but you would think AI would have perfect grammar. Just give it the rules and off it goes.
by Pugsley
Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: {pugsley} anyway to tell and be sure ? (sockets )
Replies: 4
Views: 542

Re: {pugsley} anyway to tell and be sure ? (sockets )

I mean you could use a regular chrome one... don't expect it to survive. I would use 6 point if possible. Worst that happens is the socket explodes so be aware of that. I have done it a few times off roading... and I have blown up a socket but I was expecting it. Hell I blew up a 32mm socket on a br...
by Pugsley
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: A toast to being in the right place at the right time
Replies: 2
Views: 369

Re: A toast to being in the right place at the right time

Wow. I figured maybe it would be interference from a microwave oven given its location. I was close.
by Pugsley
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Cheers!
Topic: Crazy power poles
Replies: 4
Views: 488

Re: Crazy power poles

Looks like one of them Ghost cities.
by Pugsley
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Greased Lightning!
Topic: Ford, Tesla ‘blindside’ industry with charging deal. Here's what it means for automakers and customers
Replies: 6
Views: 1462

Re: Ford, Tesla ‘blindside’ industry with charging deal. Here's what it means for automakers and customers

But CSS is the newer standard... they both have pros and cons. But you are correct there are more Tesla chargers out there so why not use them. I think that the cars will still have the standard port on them they are just going to include and adapter to use a Tesla charging station.
by Pugsley
Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Greased Lightning!
Topic: Ford, Tesla ‘blindside’ industry with charging deal. Here's what it means for automakers and customers
Replies: 6
Views: 1462

Re: Ford, Tesla ‘blindside’ industry with charging deal. Here's what it means for automakers and customers

Great... just what the industry needs... MORE CONNECTORS!! This is Lightning vs USB C tier stupid. Just use the CCS standard. Or don't. I don't care.