Always tooting for th'antihero @Momentrabbit@awoo.space

*quietly locks his journal so he can speak privately of work issues* Followers still welcome. n.n

That said, by the time I was done rewinding and filing and cleaning and dismantling and reassembling the machine, I was producing three meter long parts reproducably accurate to 1/10 of a mm, first try. So there's a certain satisfaction. And I know it'll be a breeze to use tomorrow - and once I get the other coils reversed, I'll have far less trouble with it, and less deadlifting from floor to chest-height to manually feed clockwise coils.

Tonight's a bit achey and miserable, is all.

Spent several hours extra at work engaged in a sort of 'range of motion' physiotherapy-type rehabilitation, for a very specialized machine.This involved rewinding several 'mainsprings', two-foot wide steel coils some 150' in length, so they exit a cartridge in a counter-clockwise orientation. This reduces wear inside the mechanism and stops most of the jamming that's been eating time and ruining workpieces.

Not sure if I hurt more than I'm tired, or vice versa.

Hmm. Some secret variable has been exceeded in terms of 'number of people posting' and 'posting frequency', and I think it'd be best to assume I might not see anything you post unless I'm mentioned. The wall scrolls too fast on a phone browser.

Still the best... job. Ever.

And Tahiti?

It's a magical place. @.@

And now we discover just how bad Moment's boss is at dealing with operations, and are reminded that Moment _relies_ on his Manager being able to, well... *manage* him. Externalized Executive Function.

If I get through the day without being fired or arrested it will be a minor miracle.

"Let's play a game, to help some of the newcomers make connections: name 5-7 things that interest you but aren't in your profile, as tags so they are searchable. Then boost this post or repeat its instructions so others know to do the same."

#CNC #CAD #CAM #TLA
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Using the Folly to print adaptor and replacement parts for my CPAP gear. I should go and get fitted for a new mask, but it's pain in the rear. (Need to book at least three doctor appointments soon, sorting out the CPAP would mean a fourth...)

May also try printing some small drawer runners and bearings. Uses just keep appearing...

Broke off the five smallest radii of the gauge I printed last night - so, trimmed the broken bit off and made up a new bit for the missing radii. Ready to deploy.

Did I say 'perfect circle' out loud? ><

I still get a thrill out of seeing this assortment of kit parts and home-brew draw a *perfect* circle in the middle of its buildbed with a tiny thread of molten plastic.

'Tis a poor craftsperson who blames their tools: a good craftsperson _builds better tools_ with what they have. n.n

Need a radius gauge to calibrate hardware at work, come home and print my own on the threedee because work ain't gonna buy one, ting-a-ling motherfuckers...

The sensor prototype is a qualified success. Had to modify it extensively on site - not uncommon - thankfully, PETG drills like a dream. A little more tweaking and it should be just abound perfect - I'll accept 99% reliable. XD

Or, y'know, I could iterate through another two or three revisions before going to bed.

3d printers/modelling software have certain difficulties with properly dimensioning holes unless you take a great deal of care, or use a proper library. Probably a rant for later. Just one of those little things.

Saturday was lovely. Meetup with friend, movies, far too much sushi. Sunday was recovery, from that and the week before. Accomplished little of what I wanted to, for work. But the fourth version of a sensor mount for work is about to print - went through 1-3 over the last hour - and I look forward to trying it out on the machine its been designed for tomorrow. Actual rapid prototyping with a 3d printer. Living the dream. XD

The upside of ADD is a somewhat-aimable monomaniacal focus that I can only bring to bear on topics that I find very interesting. I can usually tell it's been engaged when my coffee goes cold between sips.

For the last few days, I've been in full immersion 'training' - communing with, and tinkering on, an antique CNC machine. That's my new assignment.

I forgot my coffee.

And both of my breaks.

And my lunch.

And quitting time.

Status Lapine: Tired, But In My Happy Place.

"Y'know, you're kinda... different."

It took every erg of self-control to keep from pulling a Scar and "You. Have. *NO* idea."ing my boss.