fightingthefence
fightingthefence t1_jbm8jbz wrote
Reply to comment by Chakramer in Solution to carrying keys by Commercial-Pie-6526
Yep, and that's why I think a keychain solution is the best for pocket. The trick is experimenting and finding one that articulates and sort of synergizes just right with your particular set of keys.
fightingthefence t1_jbm7e3j wrote
Reply to comment by Chakramer in Solution to carrying keys by Commercial-Pie-6526
My wife has a keywallet. It's a nice thing but bulky, like carrying another wallet. Excellent for a bag, but not very pocketable. And, like the stiff edc holders, you still end up with a car key dangling somewhere.
fightingthefence t1_jbm6d7p wrote
Reply to Solution to carrying keys by Commercial-Pie-6526
Do you have to carry 6 keys? I've tried a bunch of different carabiners and s-biners of various sizes. Currently using one of these, which is working out really well.
fightingthefence t1_j9zstbw wrote
Reply to comment by bpecsek in Magnavox FM040 from 1961 still working with all original parts (speaker may need replacing soon though) by KittehKittehKat
I am hopelessly and shamelessly American:)
fightingthefence t1_j9zpht2 wrote
Reply to comment by bpecsek in Magnavox FM040 from 1961 still working with all original parts (speaker may need replacing soon though) by KittehKittehKat
I don't want to start an audiophile flame war, but I would be remiss if I didn't point that out that there are a number of problems with this comment.
Electrolytics and paper in particular need to be replaced when they get old, period. Otherwise, maybe you end up with something innocuous like noise and distortion, or maybe something damaging like DC through your transformers and speakers. Did you pull the caps and test for leakage and ESR?
You can buy fancy, matched electrolytics if that's what you've got in the signal path. It ain't going to make the amp sound worse.
And death capacitors need to be replaced immediately, regardless of technology.
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Edit: And again I just want to point out (I'm sure you're well aware of the dangers), that tube gear can kill even after the power is disconnected.
fightingthefence t1_j9z335v wrote
Reply to Magnavox FM040 from 1961 still working with all original parts (speaker may need replacing soon though) by KittehKittehKat
Careful: All original parts at that age means it desperately needs a recap. Unless you're familiar with tube electronics and the dangers, please don't do it yourself!
fightingthefence t1_jdufbog wrote
Reply to Help Me Find a Decent Futon/ Bedding for Sleeping on My Floor? by Unequivocalallity
I slept on the floor for a couple years on a fold out foam pad, basically 3 cushions sewn together similar to this but without the memory foam layer. Foam was about 4 inches thick and I didn't bottom out at all, was around 150lbs at the time. Slept very comfortably.
If you're really tight on space, take a look at sleeping pads for camping. There are some roll ups that are made of pretty advanced materials you could potentially sleep on without problems.
Frankly, though, if there might be cockroaches or pets roaming around, I might instead sacrifice some space to use a cot frame with some
DIYroll out slats under a pad. Edit: you can buy roll up slats.