We got a wedding gun.
A long-standing interest in firearms resurfaces with a new piece from a family wedding, alongside reflections on collecting in the author's twenties and thirties.
Enter, THE ZULLBEAST!
A new addition to the collection from January 2016, documented with the usual mix of photography and childhood-toy nostalgia.
Stunt Zombie's Christmas Fallout 2015!
Holiday recap from December 2015 covering Christmas gifts, Star Wars Episode VII chatter, and the Town of Exmore Christmas Parade.
Stocking Stuffer Madness #3 — Block Tech Race Car
A November 2013 review of an affordable knockoff building set, set alongside the author's decades-long love of Lego and Christmas-movie building marathons.
I'm Gonna Git You Zuckuss!
July 2013 entry on a bounty hunter figure acquired via trade with LeAnn of Retro Toy Safari, as the Star Wars Power of the Force 2 collection grows.
Fun Food Friday — Froot Loops Treasures
August 2013 tasting notes on a childhood favourite cereal, plus reflections on how many cereals have changed over the years.
League Assignment — Summer Vacation
A June 2013 League of Extraordinary Bloggers prompt on summer memories, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, and learning the water from a 16-foot wooden scow.
Articles
| Title | Date | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping lubrication hoses reliable on moving machine axes | Lubrication hoses on moving machine axes face flexing, pressure pulsation, vibration, abrasion and changing temperatures. A line may look simple on a drawing,… | |
| Choosing Electric or Pneumatic Drive for STEIDLE Pumps | Selecting a drive for a STEIDLE lubrication pump affects dosing accuracy, operating cost, maintenance and safety. Electric and pneumatic options can both… | |
| Ambient Humidity and Compressed Air Quality for Pneumatic Pumps | Ambient humidity can quietly alter the moisture content of compressed air and affect the reliability of pneumatic pumps, actuators, valves and connected… | |
| Install a check valve to prevent backflow in a lubrication line | A lubrication line can lose oil through reverse flow when pump pressure falls, a hose twists, a branch is closed, or fluid drains downhill from an elevated… | |
| Why Your Pneumatic Pump May Lose Stroke Efficiency and How to Fix It | A pneumatic pump can keep running while delivering less lubricant than its nameplate promises. In a Melbourne production workshop or a Newcastle maintenance… | |
| Choosing Filter Mesh for Lubricant Circulation | Filter mesh is crucial in a recirculating oil or grease system, yet it is often selected by habit. The correct screen must block harmful particles, maintain… | |
| Adapting STEIDLE pumps for high-viscosity lubricants | Adapting a STEIDLE pump for high-viscosity lubricants means matching the machine, not simply allowing thicker oil into the housing. The imported German unit… | |
| Pre-lubrication for machine start-up after long downtime | Machines may appear ready to run after an extended stop, yet their internal surfaces tell a different story. The importance of pre-lubrication for machine… | |
| Stop the drip after your lubrication system shuts down | Troubleshooting a nozzle that drips after the system shuts down starts by separating residual oil loss from an active leak. A few drops may appear while feed… | |
| Map lubrication points on a CNC machining centre for optimal coverage | A lubrication point map turns a CNC machining centre’s lubrication needs into a clear, repeatable oil route. It identifies every target, including linear… |
Toys & Collectibles
Star Wars Power of the Force 2 figures, Lego and knockoff building block reviews, and trades with fellow collectors.
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Weekly snack food and restaurant spotlights, from Hostess Fruit Pies to Froot Loops Treasures and beyond.
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Summer vacations, fishing on the Chesapeake Bay, local community events, and other personal reflections.
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