Recent content by czarins

Yes, jam cleats are certainly easier to find. It’s basically the standard for this type of thing. The halyard locks are just a much easier system to use. The other benefit is that line tension is released when the lock is engaged. This means that the only load during use is at the lock, and the...

Late to the party, but I’m looking into a similar system to get my less frequently used bikes out of the way. I’m looking to hang them by the front wheel and hoist vertically. One other option to consider is a halyard lock type mechanism. They’re used in sailing to cleat a headsail at the top...

Anybody using an electric lawnmower? I'm coming up on purchasing one and am wondering which ones are worth buying. All the reviews seem to point to the Ego's, but somehow the online discourse feels a little one sided and almost astroturfed. They also look more like a consumer electronic than a...

We do this all day long at work for high-precision manufacturing. You can get tubes set up to mount in a dispensing gun, or you can put just about anything in a standard syringe with a dispensing tip. If it's more viscous you just size up the tip. For 2 part epoxy you mix it before loading it in...