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 |
|---|---|---|
| How to Size a Pneumatic Pump for 24/7 Manufacturing | For a plant that runs around the clock, sizing a pneumatic lubrication pump is a duty-cycle exercise, not a guess based on reservoir capacity. The pump must… | |
| Remote monitoring for centralized lubrication systems | Centralized lubrication systems keep grease and oil moving across pumps, hoses, nozzles, bearings, gears, and other machine points. Remote monitoring adds… | |
| Selecting Hose Materials for Cutting Oils and Coolants | A hose in a machine-tool system does much more than carry fluid from a pump to a nozzle. It must tolerate chemical exposure, pressure pulses, bending,… | |
| Why Your Machine’s Lubrication Point Density Affects Reliability | A machine can have high-quality bearings, accurate alignment and a solid maintenance plan, yet still suffer premature wear if lubrication is delivered to too… | |
| Why genuine STEIDLE seals matter in pump overhauls | A pump overhaul is often treated as a straightforward replacement job: remove the worn seal, fit a new one, and return the equipment to service. In practice,… | |
| How to calibrate a micro-lubrication system for consistent dosing | A micro-lubrication system can reduce oil consumption, improve tool life and prevent the mess associated with flood lubrication. Its performance depends on… | |
| Comparing the Total Lifecycle Cost of Pneumatic and Hydraulic Pumps | Choosing between a pneumatic pump and a hydraulic pump involves more than comparing purchase prices. The real cost includes installation, energy use,… | |
| Pressure relief valves in industrial lubrication systems | A lubrication pump is designed to move oil or grease at a controlled flow and pressure. When a delivery line becomes blocked, a metering point fails, or the… | |
| How to Upgrade Manual Lubrication to Automatic Operation | Manual lubrication remains common across Australian workshops, processing plants and mobile equipment fleets. Grease guns and oil cans are inexpensive,… | |
| Why Some Manufacturers Choose Oil Mist for Enclosed Gears | Enclosed gearboxes are commonly lubricated with a grease pack or an oil bath, yet some manufacturers choose oil mist when they need continuous delivery, lower… |
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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