HalcyonKnights
HalcyonKnights t1_jbg6plz wrote
Reply to comment by kds1223 in Consumers respond less positively to new products when their brand names use unconventional spellings of real words, like “Klear” instead of “Clear.” Findings showed that consumers saw these names as indicating the brand was less honest, down-to-earth and wholesome. by geoff199
There's a Bone in my Froot!
HalcyonKnights t1_jbbf34v wrote
Reply to comment by kaisertralfaz in Alternatives to nails and hammers by Significant_Count809
Or crappy paint. They are still just adhesive, so if the surface's paint is cheap it can always pull off that way. Cheap contractor latex might pull off.
HalcyonKnights t1_jbb4yjq wrote
Reply to comment by kaisertralfaz in Alternatives to nails and hammers by Significant_Count809
The worked ok on some rough textured paneling inside an RV, the adhesive is soft enough to push down into the groves. In my experience they mostly do fine unless the wall surface is innately/renewingly dusty (concrete, plaster, etc) that will come back even if it's cleaned first.
HalcyonKnights t1_jbatwvl wrote
Those 3M removable adhesive mounts work pretty well within their weight limits, and can anchor hooks and things too.
HalcyonKnights t1_j5vn7uy wrote
Reply to comment by amos106 in The world is (on average) 50% reliant on nonrenewable sources of phosphorus fertilizer to grow food. It won't go away this century, but prices will increase and ~3/4ths of reserves are controlled by one country by fartyburly
As of 2019 the US was the 3rd largest Phosphorus Exporter, (way) behind Vietnam and Kazakhstan. We have so much Phosphate we also use it to hyper-age our Chickens, nevermind crop farming. Granted a lot of that comes from open pits mines in areas that were seafloor few hundred million years ago, so it's definitely "Non-renewable".
HalcyonKnights t1_j5vlmdv wrote
Reply to comment by Rotlam in The world is (on average) 50% reliant on nonrenewable sources of phosphorus fertilizer to grow food. It won't go away this century, but prices will increase and ~3/4ths of reserves are controlled by one country by fartyburly
Americans dont know their History, by and large. -An American
HalcyonKnights t1_iuw2j1f wrote
Reply to comment by jackdawson1049 in How can I remove carpet tile glue from over lino? by 13fingerfx
Looks like the main ingredient is Benzyl alcohol, so if you cant find a proper purpose specific product like that one, you might have some luck with other alcohol-based solvents you might be able to find.
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HalcyonKnights t1_itpzrlf wrote
Reply to comment by Dabrush in How can I measure the length of string passing through something? by Dabrush
I would not try to reinvent that Wheel (unless you want to spend more time and money on the learning experience).
Mechanical (Rotating Shaft): https://www.amazon.com/Mechanical-Counter-0-999999-Resettable-Accurately/dp/B0975Y79RF/
Mechanical (Paddle Whack method): https://www.amazon.com/KTRIO-Counter-Handheld-Clicker-Mechanical/dp/B075QFK6DG/
Electronic: https://www.amazon.com/DIGITEN-Digital-0-99999-Proximity-Magnetic/dp/B01DNLRAUA
HalcyonKnights t1_itpx98g wrote
Make your measuring "pulley" more of a flat-sided barrel and wrap the thread around it a few times before it goes onto the spool. That will maximize the friction and keep it moving, but keep the thread on a single layer where the diameter wont change your measurement. If you are 3D printing (or even if not) you can get really cheap skateboard bearings that you can put into the design too if you need to, especially if it's thin thread that ends up breaking on you. A separate, adjustable tensioner (spring or weighted, maybe) would probably be a good idea too.
HalcyonKnights t1_jdwjzsi wrote
Reply to Where to get custom-threaded steel rod? (U.S.) by MisterFroy
Is there anything particularly special about the threads, or just that you want a shaft with threaded ends? McMaster-Carr has those made to order in several materials:
https://www.mcmaster.com/threaded-shafts/threaded-rotary-shafts/diameter~12mm/