However, the stabilizer wire for the Space bar is size 9u and have to be made by hand. I used a DuBro EZ Bender no480 tool and a 1.00-1.09mm piano wire to make them. SuperLube can be added to the Costar plate inserts to make the travel of the keys even smoother. Miscellaneous ...
A tip to cut cleamly the bases from the bulbs: use a triangular jeweller’s file just below the brass (or whatever) base; alternatively use a length of (moistened) hard-drawn (telephone) wire in a saw-frame. Sprinkle liberally the cutting-site with fine emery-powder, silicon carbide, or...
Basic tool set: Star test, Ronchi, and knife edge. A little more than that for someone planning to be in the hobby for a lifetime. I would add (1) a wire test, (2) a Lyot test, (3) a couple of flats for autocollimation and contact fringe testing to the "arsenal." (4...
Your vehicle’s suspension system takes a beating on every drive. You hit potholes, bump into curbs, and maybe even get into a fender bender or two. This puts your suspension through a lot of wear and tear, making it important to understand its functions. The suspension system is the unsu...
Anna Bender October 28, 2012 at 6:37 PM I love it but I’m going to have to get a new printer first. Mine is just barely good enough to print out recipes. Red RootBeer October 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM I needed an idea for the “older” adults fro xmas and this is great. I...
Your vehicle’s suspension system takes a beating on every drive. You hit potholes, bump into curbs, and maybe even get into a fender bender or two. This puts your suspension through a lot of wear and tear, making it important to understand its functions. ...