ddrueding
Fixture
I haven't seen that question. Is it because I'm already signed in using a Google account? Now that the majority of my "TV" watching is YouTube, I really like the subscription and recommendation systems.
Something Random
- Thread starter ddrueding
- Start date
Am I the only one that never heard of Matsunichi hard drives?
Stereodude
Not really a
Nice link mooner...
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Never heard of them... (Looks likes a cheap rebrander, not an ODM/OEM).
Bozo
Storage? I am Storage!
Never heard of them.
Yeah, maybe it's just a Japanese name for Koreans making drives in China or something.
Howell
Storage? I am Storage!
ddrueding
Fixture
I believe it is spelled "dooty" in that usage 
Unrelated: I was listening to AWOLNATION - Sail at work at a fairly high volume, and there are a couple places in that song that hit me with blasts of air from the ports nearly as powerfully as the ThinkGeek Airzooka. Some strange combination of frequencies no doubt.
Unrelated: I was listening to AWOLNATION - Sail at work at a fairly high volume, and there are a couple places in that song that hit me with blasts of air from the ports nearly as powerfully as the ThinkGeek Airzooka. Some strange combination of frequencies no doubt.
I believe it is spelled "dooty" in that usage
Unrelated: I was listening to AWOLNATION - Sail at work at a fairly high volume, and there are a couple places in that song that hit me with blasts of air from the ports nearly as powerfully as the ThinkGeek Airzooka. Some strange combination of frequencies no doubt.
If you enjoy that song, there are some hilarious cat video renditions timed with it.
ddrueding
Fixture
That second one is great, and includes the first.
time
Storage? I am Storage!
Completely awesome. Thanks Doug.
Howell
Storage? I am Storage!
Que?
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Isaac (my son) got a new pet on the weekend, an Australian Rainforest Scorpion (Liocheles waigiensis). Isaac named her "Sting". (He already has an Australian Selenotypus SP2 Tarantula, which he named "Teddy").
Gabriel (my daughter) also got a new pet as well, an Australian Blue Tongue Skink. She called it "Bluey". (She already has 4 hermit crabs).
Gabriel (my daughter) also got a new pet as well, an Australian Blue Tongue Skink. She called it "Bluey". (She already has 4 hermit crabs).
timwhit
Hairy Aussie
Is the scorpion dangerous for humans?
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Rainforest Scorpions have relatively weak vemon for Australian Scorpions and are generally placid in nature.
If stung, you'll definitely know about it: Swelling at the site of the sting, headache and overall body pain for a couple of hours, maybe up to a day with possibly vomiting, but unless you're allergic to the venom, stings are not fatal.
The scorpion he has, if stung will only cause swelling and pain at the sting site for a couple of hours, like a really bad ant bite...
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Oh, since most people know the Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula are very placid and can be man-handled with care, none of the Australian Tarantula should be handled at all. Australian Tarantula's are very aggressive when hunting for food... (The one Isaac has, the Selenotypus SP2 is one of the more placid of the species, and watching him hunt his food, there is no way I'll be putting my hand in the enclosure - he actually stalks and pounces on his prey). The only spiders Isaac isn't allowed to get are Red Backs (due to venom toxicity), Wolf Spiders and Huntsman Spiders. (My wife has a fear of the latter two species - she was bitten by a Wolf spider when she was very young, and has had a few surprise "visits" by Huntsman around the house).
We also have a big female Tent Spider that lives in the garden next to the laundry door. She has a very pretty pattern on her back.
We also have a big female Tent Spider that lives in the garden next to the laundry door. She has a very pretty pattern on her back.
timwhit
Hairy Aussie
How about a dog or cat next?
Chewy509
Wotty wot wot.
Already have two dogs, a 3yr old Jack Russell and a 6mth old Black Labrador.
Stereodude
Not really a
Those are too safe for Chewy's family.
Stereodude
Not really a
How so? What did they change.
jtr1962
Storage? I am Storage!
It sounds like his son's tarantula would probably eat the cat if it got into its cage.
You see the multiple capacities lumped together, such as different SSDs, memory cards etc.
Stereodude
Not really a
Well, there could be pros and cons to that. Plus as we've previously discussed the reviews at Newegg are of very dubious value anyhow.
ddrueding
Fixture
What would you guys recommend for squeaky doors, hinges, etc?
ddrueding
Fixture
I wasn't being suggestive or obtuse; I actually have some squeaky doors. Silicone-based? Graphite? Other? Preferred brand?
Bozo
Storage? I am Storage!
WD40
time
Storage? I am Storage!
1. Graphite is recommended for locks, but the stuff will mark your carpet and generally get everywhere it isn't supposed to be. If you really need to add it, I'd advise buying a new lock or hinges instead.
2. Lithium grease is probably ideal for hinges, but I have no idea how you're supposed to inject it into the hinge. See #1.
3. Silicone spray will get into the hinges, but doesn't last.
4. Whatever you do, don't even consider using WD40 - it's NOT a lubricant, it's a penetrating solvent. It will clean the original grease right out, so after a few weeks of lubrication, your problem will be worse than ever. See #1.
5. My recommendation is a teflon-enhanced lubricant. I first encountered Super Lube about 10 years ago, in a locksmith's shop. I was there because the driver's door lock on my 14-year-old car had seized solid. I squirted some past the shield, slid the key in and out a few times, and after a few turns it was good as new. The lock was still fine 2 years later when I retired the car.
Unsurprisingly, it's also the product I turn to for squeaky hinges. On high-use doors like the front door or toilet, it seems to last for at least a couple of years at a time. One tiny 7mL squeezable tube lasted me several years (the second is still half-full) - a little goes a long way. I've also used it to lubricate flashlight threads, although I suspect a grease would be more appropriate.
2. Lithium grease is probably ideal for hinges, but I have no idea how you're supposed to inject it into the hinge. See #1.
3. Silicone spray will get into the hinges, but doesn't last.
4. Whatever you do, don't even consider using WD40 - it's NOT a lubricant, it's a penetrating solvent. It will clean the original grease right out, so after a few weeks of lubrication, your problem will be worse than ever. See #1.
5. My recommendation is a teflon-enhanced lubricant. I first encountered Super Lube about 10 years ago, in a locksmith's shop. I was there because the driver's door lock on my 14-year-old car had seized solid. I squirted some past the shield, slid the key in and out a few times, and after a few turns it was good as new. The lock was still fine 2 years later when I retired the car.
Unsurprisingly, it's also the product I turn to for squeaky hinges. On high-use doors like the front door or toilet, it seems to last for at least a couple of years at a time. One tiny 7mL squeezable tube lasted me several years (the second is still half-full) - a little goes a long way. I've also used it to lubricate flashlight threads, although I suspect a grease would be more appropriate.
jtr1962
Storage? I am Storage!
Try removing the hinge pins and sanding them with progressively finer sandpaper until you get something resembling a smooth, matte finish. I find a lot of hinge squeaks are caused by hinge pins rusting or corroding. When you're done sanding, put a layer of some type of grease or heavy oil to keep it from rusting again. In most cases you'll need to remove the hinge pins anyway to properly lubricate the hinges. Oil or grease which is thick enough to remain there for a long time won't be able to get in by capillary action. Thin oil will get in, but it won't last. Naturally, clean up any grease residue which comes out from the hinges or it'll attract dust and dirt.
Bozo
Storage? I am Storage!
ddrueding
Fixture
Thanks guys! Much appreciated.
WD40 is a big reason for warranty cost on automotive door hinges.
While it does provide some short term lubrication, it's primarily a penetrating solvent that actually displaces the real lubricant you should be using, grease. White lithium grease is what I use.
While it does provide some short term lubrication, it's primarily a penetrating solvent that actually displaces the real lubricant you should be using, grease. White lithium grease is what I use.
