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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calculating Lubricant Flow for Rotating Equipment | Correct lubricant delivery keeps bearings, gears, chains and seals within their intended operating range. Too little oil or grease raises friction and… | |
| Navigating the Differences Between STEIDLE and Competitors | Selecting lubrication equipment for a production line is rarely a simple brand comparison. Pumps, nozzles, hoses, oil systems and transmission components must… | |
| Micro-Lubrication for Milling Machines: A Practical Overview | Micro-lubrication, often called minimum quantity lubrication or MQL, delivers a very small, controlled amount of lubricant to the cutting zone. Instead of… | |
| Why Spare Parts Kits Matter For Fast Repairs | A failed lubrication component can bring an otherwise healthy machine to a standstill. A worn seal, blocked nozzle, cracked hose or missing fitting may be… | |
| How Contaminated Lubricant Reduces Pump Performance | Lubricant contamination is one of the most common causes of declining pump performance in industrial machinery. Dirt, water, metal particles, degraded oil and… | |
| Selecting Nozzles for High-Temperature Lubrication Environments | High-temperature lubrication places unusual demands on every part of a dispensing system. A nozzle must deliver the correct quantity of oil or grease while… | |
| How to Diagnose a Failing Pneumatic Pump Diaphragm | A pneumatic diaphragm pump can continue running while its output steadily declines, making early faults easy to miss. The pump may still cycle, yet deliver… | |
| How to Flush and Recharge an Industrial Lubrication System | A lubrication circuit should deliver a clean, measured film of oil or grease to every bearing, gear, chain, slide, and other friction point. When old… | |
| Heavy-duty performance with German-imported pump technology | German engineering has long carried a reputation for precision, and that reputation carries real weight when equipment is expected to perform in the punishing… | |
| Choosing an Industrial Lubrication Components Supplier in Australia | A reliable lubrication system protects machinery from premature wear, heat, contamination and unplanned downtime. The right supplier should therefore provide… |
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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