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 |
|---|---|---|
| Synthetic and Mineral Oils for STEIDLE Pump Systems | Choosing between synthetic and mineral oils in STEIDLE pump systems is less complicated than the oil aisle suggests. Both can serve industrial lubrication, and… | |
| Open-Loop Versus Closed-Loop Lubrication Control Systems | Lubrication is easy to schedule and surprisingly hard to control well. Too little oil or grease raises wear and bearing temperature; too much wastes lubricant,… | |
| Replacing a Worn Piston Seal in a STEIDLE Pneumatic Pump | A worn piston seal may be a small component, but it is central to the pressure and flow produced by a STEIDLE pneumatic lubrication pump. As the dynamic seal… | |
| Reducing Gearbox Energy Consumption Through Better Lubrication | Lubrication has a direct role in reducing energy consumption in gearboxes by controlling friction at the gear mesh, bearings and seals. Power leaves the… | |
| Selecting the Right Hose Fitting for High-Pressure Grease | Selecting the correct hose fitting for a high-pressure grease system starts with identification rather than appearance. A familiar-looking thread can conceal… | |
| Prevent air entrapment in lubricant hoses during system start-up | A central lubrication, hydraulic or micro-lubrication system depends on a continuous oil path. If air remains in a feed hose when the pump starts, pressure can… | |
| Why small-diameter cutting tools benefit from micro-lubrication | Small-diameter cutting tools operate in a narrow thermal window. A 3 mm drill, slim reamer or miniature end mill removes relatively little material per pass,… | |
| How oil pressure falls through progressive distributors | A progressive lubrication distributor divides an oil supply into sequential branches, delivering a controlled volume to bearings and other points. The pressure… | |
| How to properly size an oil reservoir for centralised lubrication | Getting the oil reservoir right for a centralised lubrication system is not about choosing the largest tank available. The correct size depends on actual… | |
| The advantages of brass nozzles in high-temperature lubrication points | High-temperature lubrication points place unusual demands on every part of the delivery system. A nozzle must direct oil or grease accurately while coping with… |
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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