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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosing a pneumatic pump that refuses to prime | Pneumatic pumps are workhorses across Australian workshops, from the heavy maintenance bays of Newcastle to the remote service trucks parked at a Pilbara mine… | |
| Progressive Vs Divider Valve Lubrication Systems | Choosing between progressive and divider valve lubrication affects machine reliability, lubricant consumption, maintenance time and the cost of production… | |
| Keeping Hoses Honest Live Integrity Checks on a Working Floor | Manufacturing managers in places like Geelong and Laverton know that a burst lubrication line can halt a shift faster than a summer storm rolling in over Port… | |
| Micro-Lubrication in Stamping Presses: Reducing Oil Mist Hazards | Across automotive plants in Melbourne and component suppliers dotted around Wetherill Park, stamping press rooms have long wrestled with a translucent haze… | |
| Tuning stroke rate on STEIDLE pumps for Australian workshops | STEIDLE pumps are distributed from a Shenzhen office to maintenance teams across Australia, where German engineering meets the demands of Pilbara iron ore… | |
| Why Check Valves Belong in Every Spare Parts Inventory | A check valve is a small component with a major role in pumps, lubrication circuits, pneumatic equipment and fluid-handling machinery. It permits flow in the… | |
| The Effect of Temperature on Lubricant Flow Through Small Nozzles | The effect of temperature on lubricant flow through small nozzles is significant in any manufacturing system that meters oil, grease or another fluid in small,… | |
| Choosing the right pneumatic pump for drum-fed oil delivery | Moving oil from a drum into a machine sounds straightforward until the pump struggles to prime, the delivery rate varies, or the lubricant arrives aerated at… | |
| How to Train Operators In Basic Lubrication System Troubleshooting | A lubrication system may be compact, yet a small fault can affect bearings, chains, gears, slides and production quality across an entire machine. Operators… | |
| A Practical Guide to Lubrication Point Mapping in a Factory | A lubrication point map gives maintenance teams a clear view of every bearing, chain, gearbox, slide, seal and other component that needs oil or grease. It… |
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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