BillyBones Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Oh guards shmards. No just kidding. I have seen first hand what a cutting disc coming apart can do. A co-worker was using one on a surface grinder when it came apart. 15 stitches in his forehead. My dad taught me long ago : Do not fear the tool, respect the tool. Kind of like being gun shy. If your are scared of the gun that is when you dont get a firm grip, firmly set to the shoulder and end up bruised. But really if you are uneasy using an angle grinder ask your neighbor to do it for you while you watch. Ask him to put a grinding wheel on it and just touch the bar for a few seconds so you can see the spark pattern. You could even take the bar to him and explain what you are trying to see. Having another person do it can give another set of eyes also, not to mention free up your hands so that you can take some photos of the sparks. The pics will "freeze" them in time and i would think be able to match to pics of known materials better. Anyway, i spent the better part of the day studying the treasure of St. Ninians Isle. Pretty interesting. All silver, brooches, bowls, cross guards, sheath tips and 1 small knife. If anyone is interested in Celtic/Pictish art it really is quite stunning. Frosty would have got me if not for proof reading, i put studding instead of studying. That give a completely different meaning, farriers at least would have giggled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 6:51 PM, Frosty said: Is there a way to subscribe or follow xkcd? I gave myself a headache looking. there's a link named email that takes you to a page to enter the email you want the updates sent to your welcome M.J.Lampert PS I just signed up today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Got it, thanks. Just confirmed my subscription. Nothing starts a day better than a little sarcasm. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I agree I didn't get the confirmation email might try again lefties require the sarcasm to keep sane figured it out wrong email entered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 any Philips out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Frosty said: Is there a way to subscribe or follow xkcd? Click on the avatar, should be a follow this member button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul TIKI Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 There is an "Email" link on XKCD.com. I've been reading that comic for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I've got the "Plate Tectonics Game" Posted by my office door here in the Geology department. I've also run across a couple of his books to send to my grandkids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 The author of the single best comment on internet culture EVER: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperPatched Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 12/11/2020 at 11:17 AM, ThomasPowers said: Has a certain "Lewis Carroll" feel to it. Or Lewis and Clark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I'm subbed and having a HARD time not binge reading the thing. You can submit ideas and observations can't you? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Quick change bandsaw angle adjustment! Made a small Cam lock handle a while back and finally put it to work this morning. Wish I thought of this years ago. Put a scribe mark at 90 and 45 so I can quickly change. It was a real pain before, involving tools and measurements each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Pretty slick Tristan, I'll have to take a look next time I'm in town. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I would love that! My shop is always open to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Make Frosty leave his Moose outside though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Finished another chandelier. I'm sending it to Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 wow love your work keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, alexandr said: Finished another chandelier. I'm sending it to Atlanta. Georgia? I wonder if my brother down yonder commissioned that from you... He's pretty tightlipped so I will never know unless I visit him. He has good taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 29 minutes ago, Nodebt said: Georgia? Yes! The customer decided to change the chandelier. Mine will hang instead of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 That's not his home, but I wouldn't put it past him. Whoever does own it will enjoy it every day. Or night as the case may be. Beautiful work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I would say the customer made a wise decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, ThomasPowers said: Make Frosty leave his Moose outside though! Oh he can bring it in my shop, will will keep it nice and warm...until it is wrapped for the freezer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J.Lampert Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, teenylittlemetalguy said: will will keep it nice and warm...until it is wrapped for the freezer... and then warm it up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 6 hours ago, ThomasPowers said: Make Frosty leave his Moose outside though! This moose is in Tristan's front yard. . . Yes it's outside but I don't invite them inside . . . Whole. I should've read the rest of the thread before submitting my snappy come back. It'll be good to talk face to face again Tristan, maybe share a beer. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Well, you may have moose outside the window in AK but here in WY we have this guy as a neighbor (taken out the living room window): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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