What did you do today (2015)

Edited By jason udall on 29/11/2015 11:34:13

Johnboy25: Nifty suggestion! Unfortunately the part has now been Widlarised and is in the scrap bin. However, the idea will be stored away for use in future foul ups!

Andrew

Thanks Mike,

Unfortunately I can't see how to access the printhead without dis-assembling it. I think it will be OK with one or two more cleans.

Anybody know how I can get it to either shut down or switch off. Yesterday I uploaded windows 10. Today I went to start up my laptop and it is still trying to shut down from yesterday?

I am at a loss

Text always returns to the top Typically my Apple lap top somehow messes up on this site. If I press the return button the

If all else fails take the battery out.

Hi Marc, tried that -no go. I will take the battery out.

Success !

thanks Roger.

Workshop sort out in progress.

I found a panel beater's hammer with the head held on by two roofing clouts. Fitted in a half-decent wooden wedge instead

Trying to cahrge the LiON cell from my Cree torch now, Yhey need a special gentle charge when below ~2.2V and unfortunately my 'raise the dead' charger died when I fitted a cell backwards , but the cree cell seems to have mysteriously raised itself above 3V and the charger is now trying its best.

Turning off computer with Windows 10 - Click on the little Windows symbol in bottom left hand corner of screen, then click on Power and then click on Shut Down.

JA

Or right click the windows box and click on shut down like i've been doing until the above post told me something I didnt know either

Martin P

JA/Martin,

the problem I had was that the computer screen was only showing "Shutting Down" and it would not do so. There were no options available other than taking out the battery. Oh how I hate windows based stuff.

In which case why not switch to Linux? I've been using it for many years and have had no problems.

Oh how I hate windows based stuff...

I stuck with XP, got a dual system with XP64 now to take advantage of the memory stuff

The better half has vista and I have an 8.1 tablet, but I like the control you get with XP, mainly for trashing stuff which is annoying

I have been rather busy in the workshop over the weekend...

I now have a Simplex. Few bugs to iron out....

Axle pump made, fitted and working.

The Cylinder Drains were, um, well open or open or sometimes closed....
Attempt 1 at 'automatic' drains resulted in Closed, Closed or Closed (and a nice oily Shower).

This is my next attempt.


They will be Steam Operated using a PTFE diaphragm to close the holes in the top.
Still a bit of work and cleaning to do and the correct screws are on order.
Valve seems to work, will see when I get it all connected up.

Bob

Apologies. I had a horrible feeling that I had not answered the question.

JA

Musing on making a small wet-back scotch boiler, as much an excuse to play in Turbocad, although I most of the copper in stock.

Any thoughts welcome. WP would be 30psi and overall diameter is only 79mm

Neil

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Fell off my workshop roof.

Must have been quite amusing for anyone witnessing my failed 'Bird man of Warrington' impression,

Yes I am OK. Scuff to ankle that may stiffen later but more bruised pride than body.

Nick

Nick,

Glad to hear you didn't do yourself any damage.

However, what the heck where you up there in the first place for?

Getting ready to paint the Austin Seven chassis black for the second time after removing the bituminous paint applied earlier.

Geoff - I have done silly things in the past, but that last was STUPID!