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 |
|---|---|---|
| What to Inspect When a STEIDLE Pump Produces Irregular Flow | A STEIDLE pump should deliver a steady, predictable volume when its inlet supply, drive system, lubricant and downstream circuit are correctly matched.… | |
| Choosing single-line or dual-line lubrication for machine tools | Choosing between single-line and dual-line lubrication systems for machine tools comes down to the number of lubricated points, lubricant volume, layout and… | |
| Calculate pump displacement for reliable lubrication | Pump displacement is the volume of lubricant a positive-displacement pump provides per revolution. It determines whether nozzles receive enough oil to form a… | |
| How lubrication prevents galling on machine slides | Machine slides depend on a thin, controlled film between moving metal surfaces. When that film breaks down, microscopic high points on the slide and carriage… | |
| Better hoses for cleaner, safer Australian plant floors | Oil spills on a factory floor rarely begin with a dramatic burst. They often start with a weeping crimp, cracked cover, loose fitting, or a hose kinked,… | |
| Sourcing replacement nozzles from overseas | A replacement lubrication nozzle looks small, but it can determine whether a pump delivers oil consistently across a production line or service vehicle. With… | |
| Integrating lubrication with factory PLC control | Connecting a lubrication system to a factory PLC requires more than starting a pump from a digital output. The control design must coordinate lubricant… | |
| How lubricant additives affect pump internal components | Pumps may look simple from the outside, but their bearings, shafts, gears, seals and clearance spaces depend on a lubricant film that changes under load. The… | |
| Repair or replace a damaged lubrication hose assembly | A lubrication hose assembly may look like a small, inexpensive part of a machine, yet its condition can affect bearing life, production uptime and operator… | |
| How a progressive lubrication distributor works | A progressive lubrication distributor is the control centre of a centralised lubrication system. It accepts oil under pressure and meters measured amounts to… |
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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