Posted inR2-Review
Sub-Set Review – 60297 Stuntz Demolition Bike
I have been gathering a few Stuntz sets since they were first released, and thought I'd start small by doing my first Sub-Set Review. As an embellishment to the larger…
Posted inVyvyan
A Small Fix for Dear Vyvyan
I finally got to do the fix on Vyvyan's calliper. The near-side brake would bind and slow me down. The fuel consumption was also much higher, so it was a…
Posted inWorkshop
Loose Screws
Continuing on with my quest for a great workshop, I was sorting through fixings when I began separating nails and screws in a large red box. With bins on the…
Posted inHand Tools Vyvyan
A Lesson in Tools
As I write this post, I am somewhat annoyed. Vyvyan is in need of some TLC and I was all up for it. Upon getting the tools and environment ready…
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Set Review – 60411 Fire Rescue Helicopter
It's another small set for 2024, and here's a short review on how it hasn't really sparked any enjoyment. Although the set is a short build, it has some very…
Youthful Impressions from Time
Today's article is all about how children are given skills through the experiences they are offered. I distinctly remember the way that seeing machines apart and a workspace of tools…
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Set Review – 60401 Construction Roller
This little set caught my eye. I was hoping that the wheel-mountings are printed. Upon building it, they were! The curved Technic length has a printed 1x6 Yellow Tile added…
Posted inHand Tools Power Tools Technology
Installing a Television Reflector (Satellite Dish)
Having lived in my house for more than three years, I felt it was time to get some live TV. The signal here is poor and even with a booster,…
The Quick Roller Fix
There are many different applications that I intend to install in my workshop, but one of the simplest ones, is a place to put the roll of paper for wiping…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
The Emergence of Information
When the Internet was first sprawled out before us, it was a nerd's playground. I was one of them, surfing the ultra-slow net with a 14.4 modem. The cost of…