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That's over-complicating something that's easy as hell to do and doesn't take long. I smoke, and I just clean things properly and air out the building. Done and done. Many don't, though. It's like that "boiling a frog" lesson; it happens so slowly they just don't notice. There's a place I...

Mr. Clean magic erasers work miracles on nicotine. It flat-out drips off. They're cheap. Give them a try.

Step one is to buy ethanol-free. That's one of the biggest issues. Step two is to drain the equipment, and unless the manual says otherwise, run it until it stops. You will have to prime it next time or crank for a bit, depending on what you have. Step four is to flush it a bit with...

Re: iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit—Mac Mini Teardown Sweet. That actually answers a bunch of questions I've had. :)

Those "tantrums" have made him a hell of a lot more money than fixing computers ever will. It's an act with publicity stunts; just with real data and a useful person behind it. Any successful channel is carefully scripted to be exactly what the chosen demographic wants; and frustrated computer...

I use iFixit tools every day. They are high quality and thorough as hell. It performs like it costs a ****-ton more money than it actually does, and the bits are tough as nails. It's not what people might think when looking at the picture. Looks a bit like every other mini multi-driver...

This is what Harbor Freight pits it up against as competition: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200322815_200322815 I'm sure it comes from the "factory next door", but still, it's different in a number of ways. Is it more or less precise or convenient? I've no idea. It almost...

What would be considered a good, cheap, benchtop milling machine? Let's say I wanted to machine ribs into a piece of aluminum, or create a largely simple shape; or just a machine that will do a good job one straight line at a time. If a used model would be the most appropriate, I'd like to...

If the cord is specified properly, the space heater won't be a problem. If the cord is not specified properly, the space heater could potentially be a problem. They're all connected to long cords if they're running; it's just the right gauge cord with the right insulation. Get the right cord...

True. If a 3D model is available, it's best just to use it when dealing with reflective surfaces. I hate dealing with those, and won't judge a company based on that. Indeed, it's better than seeing a company photograph it anyway and get all manner of nonsense in the reflection. I'd prefer to...

Well, it looks like that Clore will actually allow me to kick a dead battery in the nuts, which is what I want to be able to do, because quite often they'll actually come back if they haven't suffered a cell or mechanical failure.

I like my Noco charger. Out of every modern charger I've tried, this one is so far my favorite. It's the only one that works every time. The others think they're smarter than I am... And they're NOT! I hate that with a passion.

I just use mine as a flashlight when it's the closest source of photons. :D Free flashlight with a drill, and it lasts a very long time. I can dig it.

The overall impression is rather like they came from a back alley in Nairobi, but those Duluth "Ballroom" pants really do make a massive difference. I don't know how long they'll last, and they do shrink like hell if you're not careful on the first wash, but the comfort will blow your mind.

You can pull a piece of plywood with a single rope.

To be fair, it's allowed the vast number of cordless tools we have today.

They make very good batteries. :dunno: I'm pretty sure the constantly fluctuating deals are built into the marketing plan to increase the "action" in the consumer experience. Remember twenty years ago when the idea of a new drill battery was no more than an inconvenience? ...and today? If...

I've seen CAD shots that were post-processed to mitigate the "perfect" look, but you can still spot them most of the time. I've been scratching my head over those swivel tool cabinets in another thread. That seems to be a mix; which is the best way to do it. It's possible to make something...

Technically, it should mean a tool meant for use in a specific industry. In reality, it means whatever the hell they want it to mean.

Cool, I'm getting one, then. I've got data plates to put on some nice stuff, and I couldn't use the special nails due to material thickness. So, pop rivets it is, but I wanted them cleaner than I thought I could do by hand, which honestly isn't asking much. :D