thejimmy
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where is this second channel?
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mike93lx
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driftpin
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I'll have to look at his channel, I haven't yet. In the meantime, a pic from something I've had lying around for a decade or two. I keep saying I'm gonna frame it, but it hasn't been done yet.
I got it from an acquaintance who owns a thrift shop. He got it from Al Goldstein who owned the Bally pinball machine it came from. Anyone from NYC who was there in the 1960's-1980's probably will recognize Goldstein's name.
I saved the playing field and the scoring screen. It was in need of work to make it operable which would have been more-than the value of the machine. At least the name on the glass is correct.
I got it from an acquaintance who owns a thrift shop. He got it from Al Goldstein who owned the Bally pinball machine it came from. Anyone from NYC who was there in the 1960's-1980's probably will recognize Goldstein's name.
I saved the playing field and the scoring screen. It was in need of work to make it operable which would have been more-than the value of the machine. At least the name on the glass is correct.
cvairwerks
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Drift: You'll kick yourself for getting rid of the rest of the machine. A working Fireball runs about 6 grand.....
larry4406
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driftpin
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Nah, this is the homeowner non coin-op version, not a commercial machine. From what I researched, the difference in value is considerable. However, if you wish to make me regret my disassembly, please post what you've read. I do have a Williams Big Gun, from the same source, and that one works, and the ball action is much more-fun to play. As I said, I still do have the playing field. I'm sure that if I framed the scoring screen, and the playing field as separate wall hangings, they would bring a good price on someplace like Etsy. However, I like them too-much. Part of the reason I haven't been able to hang either one is getting permission from The War Dep't. The garage has no open space to display anything, and things there tend to collect dirt & etc, so I'm holding out for an in-the-house location. Given past results, that may be a long-time comin'.
I was just a week in Asheville NC and we went to a pinball museum, nearly all machines are available for play at a fixed price of admission, there are a handful you pay-for each game. It was a lot of fun. If you like pinball and other coin-op games, including computer games, they have a lot. Well-worth the cost of entry. https://ashevillepinball.com/
Screen shots from Fireball Tools' video:
I know nothing about mechanical engineering, but my thought is that a propeller with more, thinner blades would work better, besides a lighter bike (of course). I see this as a good place to have a simple CVT. And who isn't impressed by the shop machines and the tooling?
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Feralghoul88
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What are you talking about? Did he flash you his ******* or something?
Go watch his second channel...any criticism is met with "I already thought about that, but the way I did it is fine because reasons". Even in cases where the suggestion would have been better or easier to make or functionally superior or more elegant or less pricey or literally anything with zero downsides over the way he did it, but he dismisses it.
Feralghoul88
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You mean the channel where he takes the questions and comments about why he did something with a product HE created and marketed and addresses them? LMAO.....got any specific instances? Or are you guys just mad because you dont think he is humble enough or as willing to change an entire product after the fact as you would like?
It's guys like him that humble me. I think I've done all this great fab stuff in my life - then I watch what he makes and feel like I haven't done jack. lol
slowtwitch73
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The fact he even has dialogue with the interweb peanut gallery and doesn't kill himself speaks volumes.
Buford T. Justice
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Thanks for putting this up! I learned about him from a buddy talking and forgot about it until now! And now I’m on the same dive in!
Buford T. Justice
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Couldn’t agree more
Just go watch them, less so on his products than some of his builds (like the recent jack or propeller bike ones).
It's not that he doesn't do cool/good stuff, it's the attitude towards the answers, there's a subtle hint of "how dare you question my design" in there. Imagine someone asked you "why did you use screws instead of nails to attach the two pieces of wood together?" and most people might answer "I like working with screws because they're easier to take apart"...this guy would answer "I considered both and screws were clearly the right fastener for the job because they are easier to take apart". Ultimately the same answer to the question, but one has attitude and the other doesn't.
No doubt he's 100x better at fab than me, not arguing his skill.
b-dog
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I think some of you are seeing what you want to see. I just watched the questions and answers to the Jack, video.
He responds to the second comment about the handle with an attitude because it was a dumb comment, I found it entertaining.
Twice, he admits that the commenter had a better suggestion and then has a reasonable explanation of why he did what he did.
1. Why not an acme screw?
Answer: Yes, an acme screw would've been the correct solution. However, the screw being used works fine, citing his vise as support for the argument. Secondly, the screw used off the shelf. He didn't mention that the acme screw([and whatever it would be threaded into) would likely cost significantly more.
2. Put something on the jacking pad, wood or edges.
Answer: Yes, you are correct but we are in prototyping phase and we will add something later.
This^
He responds to the second comment about the handle with an attitude because it was a dumb comment, I found it entertaining.
Twice, he admits that the commenter had a better suggestion and then has a reasonable explanation of why he did what he did.
1. Why not an acme screw?
Answer: Yes, an acme screw would've been the correct solution. However, the screw being used works fine, citing his vise as support for the argument. Secondly, the screw used off the shelf. He didn't mention that the acme screw([and whatever it would be threaded into) would likely cost significantly more.
2. Put something on the jacking pad, wood or edges.
Answer: Yes, you are correct but we are in prototyping phase and we will add something later.
This^
Something tells me you dont like being told youre wrong
He isnt in the if, so, maybe cooperate workplace, he works in a world where there is right, wrong, better, worse.
Feralghoul88
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I think a couple of you must be **** hurt because he read your comment and told you how dumb it was LMAO
My opinion that he lacks modesty cannot be wrong. You are welcome to disagree (that's your opinion and you are welcome to it) but in relative terms to other YouTubers he is not humble. He's not a completely arrogant ***** but he could do better.Something tells me you dont like being told youre wrong
He isnt in the if, so, maybe cooperate workplace, he works in a world where there is right, wrong, better, worse.
Negative.
Never said you were wrong, simply that you probably don't like being told when you are.
For example, if a coworker said you're solution, let's call it nails, are the wrong choice for a project you might say they are arrogant. When in fact there is a better or correct choice, screws.
Everyone doesn't need to fit into the perfectly worded, please everyone, no wrong answer, hr jargon.
Nobody likes being told they are wrong...just a fact of life.
If a coworker told me screws were better (even if they are better) by just saying "obviously they are better" or "yeah they aren't better but use them anyway because I said so", then ya, I'd call them arrogant.
No, everyone does not need to word things perfectly, but Jason has some room for improvement given the medium he's communicating in. I do YouTube as well, I **** at it compared to most of the makers out there, anytime someone in the comments provides feedback I am thankful for the feedback even if I don't apply it. I don't go back and say, ya I thought of that but I did it this other way...I've said, thanks for the feedback, that's a great idea, I'll try that next time.
Jmellc
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This was cool to watch. I love the ingenuity involved. But not very practical. Kills the advantage of a bike being slim & going through tight spaces. Parking it would take the space of 5 or 6 bikes.
I could see bikes being very useful to run water pumps or generators in remote locations, short term. In fact, I think it’s been done with generators, not sure. Might be possible with other machinery?
mike93lx
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Are you really debating the practicality of a bicycle with a huge propeller on the back?
Jmellc
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How well did you read my post? I said it was not practical for the use, iMHO. I pointed out the huge space it takes up & didn’t even bring up the danger of a large open propeller. I did admire the machining he did to put it together. I expressed the thought that bikes could be set up for practical use in other situations.
mike93lx
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I did read it and think it is comical to point out the practical shortcomings of something so obviously ridiculous
I was also just busting stones
PugetDude
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I just bought a set of go kart wheels… and some bearings… and some big grinding belts… another rabbit hole project.
Damn you,Jason!
Damn you,Jason!