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Truly a sad day. He will surely be missed, and the forum won't be the same without him. R .I .P. @m@Robertson

That appears to be identical to the one I linked above...

Around here, they call that a homeless camp and there would be a whole family living under that tarp. At least they are health conscious and lift weights with that bench press rig. 😄

I use J-B Weld: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IBOK7FE?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_7&th=1 It bonds well to most plastics and is rigid enough to mold around contacts to hold them in place. Also good for "potting" components. I also use this acrylic plexiglass sheeting with the...

If you're still looking at the Raleigh Dobson, keep in mind, it has an integrated battery, which may or may not be replaceable. Batteries can have a fairly short lifespan, depending on how they are treated. It's capacity isn't listed but judging from its size, your range will be limited. This...

Depends if you're AC or DC. :rolleyes:

I sometimes wish I carried a cattle prod for those folks. Sure, everyone has the right to use these MUP's, but not being aware of your surroundings is a hazard to everyone.

Perhaps "fairly easy to find" was a poor choice of words in that post. Yes, there are many "flavors" of these spade connectors and there appears to be no set standard. I went through much of what you describe before finding a match for mine. In addition to the spacing, there are also thickness...

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I used to cut stumps flush with an adze, similar to this one: I'd first cut a cross hatch pattern in the face of the stump with a chainsaw and then use the adze to chip out the square pieces. The one I had was an old railroad tool that was used to cut notches in railroad ties for the tie plates.

Looks interesting and might be worth an experiment. Chemicals like this can be very effective at removing contact contamination, but there is no way to tell how they will affect other components when sprayed inside the battery case. Some batteries keep the connector isolated, but there is no...

No stupidity involved. After I bought it, I had to do quite a search to find out it's purpose. The shaft doesn't bend and the handle spins freely. It's called a "Dogleg Reamer" https://www.amazon.com/Aircraft-Tool-Supply-Dogleg-Deburring/dp/B005VRA7Z0 It's used mainly in aircraft...

If the contacts have already started to discolor or burn, alcohol alone won't get them completely clean. GENTILE filing with a very fine jewelers file is the only sure way to do it. I use a set of diamond dust files meant to clean relay contacts.

These 4 and 5 pin spade type connectors can collect dirt and the anti corrosive plating wears off over time. Just a small amount of resistance from dirty contacts causes heat buildup which eventually leads to the failure you've experienced. I've had it happen on two of my batteries so far. To...

Not much help for your current situation but I've used more than a dozen Schwalbe tires on my bikes so far. I did have trouble with minor cosmetic issues when buying from aftermarket vendors like Amazon and Ali. I think these vendors buy factory seconds and resell at cheaper prices. I switched...

I use these lens protectors which I occasionally clean with an alcohol wipe. For macro shots, or those requiring maximum clarity, I just pop off the protectors.

I saw this one at a yard sale and just had to have it: I just love the looks on the faces of friends who see it hanging on my tool backboard. Most won't ask what it does for fear of looking stupid. 😄

I use stork beak pliers for pulling small flush driven nails. Grip the nail head and rock the tool backward. The small tips of the tool do little surface damage.

If it's just extended battery life you want, and have a USB port on your bike, get this battery adapter for your GoPro3...

Too risky to take the Sony DSLR on the bike. If I want semi pro pictures I'll carry my trusty old Panasonic DMC-FZ70. Takes very good pics and no big loss if it gets damaged or swiped. For every day rides, I rely on my Apple iPhone 16 Pro, which takes amazingly good photos for it's size.