#Steel Screw Lock Wire Cable

[californialanyards]

A Snip Guide to Accessory Items and Stainless Steel Cable Key Rings

Are you tired of fighting cheap key chains that break too quickly or losing your keys? You've come to the right place; the stainless steel cable key ring can be the solution to your issues. In this article, we'll talk about the best key rings for different purposes and how they help you keep your keys secure and organized.

Stainless Steel Cable Key Rings: Their Sturdiness and Dependability

When it comes to key rings, durability is an important factor to take into account. Generally speaking, cheaply constructed key rings often break, change their shape, or even snap suddenly. On the other hand, the stainless steel cable key rings are built to last a very long time. We know that stainless steel is preferred because of its exceptional strength, ability to withstand corrosion, and general longevity. Your keys will be safe and secure because your key ring won't break down over time.

Use a Steel Screw Lock and Wire Cable to Keep Your Keys Secure.

One of the steel screw lock wire cable's unique features is the mechanism that provides an additional layer of security to ensure that your keys are securely fastened to the key ring. The steel screw lock wire cable keeps a tight seal to avoid accidental key removal.

How are the best key rings chosen?

Is that not the big question? The best key rings available in the market today may be found in a multitude of alternatives thanks to online retailers like California Lanyards. You may find excellent options of key rings that can keep your keys secure and organized, whether they are in the form of stainless steel cable key rings or another kind. Key rings are an essential accessory that is readily available online in a number of styles.

[darkrubymoon]

WHEELCHAIR SPOILER SOLAR TAILFINS WITH OPTIONAL TAIL LIGHT MOUNT

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6698928 Files for download

So, ever since I got my new wheelchair, it had this annoying habit that no matter how tight made the bolt to hold the headrest up, the first time someone would lean upon it, the headrest would go down. As my neck muscles are exceptionally weak due to a neuromuscular disease, this can be very dangerous as it makes it difficult to sit back up.

My new wheelchair also did not include tail lights, and since that extra feature, albeit important for safety is not considered a medical necessity, cost several hundred bucks. Instead, I opted for far cheaper bicycle lights. Unfortunately, the tail lights have a habit of needing to be charged every day if left them on.

Not satisfied with a simple fix, I spent three weeks of computer design, one burnt finger, multiple curse words, misprinted parts, and loss of my sanity to build solar powered tail fins that charge my tail lights and light up a plate with the words 'DarkRubyMoon.com' (Advertising my art and stuff website ) so long as are in direct sun.

Not everything fit together perfectly…the screws intended to hold the wings on…while perfectly positioned …still required some glue as I forgot that the bracket to mount the fins blocked access to some of the screws. I also updated the fins enlarging the access slot for the solar panels which I had to cut using a hot knife. It also turns out that I occupy a world with many klutzes as the fins were on my chair no less than 20 minutes before two people bumped into them breaking a bracket for which I am currently printing a stronger version as well as a set of less fancy smaller spoiler without solar panels to attach when around aforementioned klutzes. My first attempt to replicate the slot connection for the tail light connection was off by less than a millimeter. Rather than reprinting the part, I simply made an adapter to connect in that slot and attach to the tail light. You may opt to correct this error rather than printing extra parts. Also, the first 'licence plate' backing failed to print the connection bracket and the cover originally failed to print correctly. Rather then reprinting the entire thing, I printed another cover with mounting bracket attached. Both versions are included along but you only need to print one.

The bracket that helps support the headrest uses a higher print density and the bars of the wheelchairs headrest bracket are sandwiched in-between. Bolts through the C bracket above and below each bar of the headrest help support the headrest from moving.

For Tail lights and solar fins, will need…

* M2 x 6mm /8mm /10mm /12mm /16mm /20mm, Phillips Pan Head Machine Screws, Metric Screws Bolts Washers Nuts Kit, 304 Stainless Steel

* USB 2.0 Adapter, Dual USB Female Jack Y Splitter Charger Cable (2 Pack) *1.65W Solar Charger, 5.5V 300mA USB Portable Solar Panel, Waterproof Solar Phone Charger 2

*77 Pieces Black M8 x 30/35 /40/45 /50 mm Button Head Socket Cap Screws Nuts Washers Assortment Kit, 10.9 Grade Alloy Steel

*Bicycle Turn Signals Tail Lights USB Charging Brake Taillights with Wireless Remote Control High Brightness LED Beads Base Bracket Bike Rear Lights for Nighttime Cycling

*Flexible USB LED Lights Strip Ribbon

Assembly … The cbracket sandwiches over headrest poles. Use M8 screws and bolts with washers to mount spacer fin bracket on top and bottom. Use the spacer bar and lock space to grip headrest bars securing with more M8 screws and bolts.

For fins, secure solar panels with glue. I used a hand held 3d printing pen. Insert fin connection before mounting wings. Secure in foil fin mount using M2 screws where possible and glue. Use fin connector to attach to spacer fin.

For optional license plate, run wires through top opening from usb splitter and one female usb end out each side. Optionally change text on plate. Connect LED light strip inside. I used packing tape on interior under the letters and coated it with red transparent hot glue. Then sealed and glued box closed with lights and wires inside. Using the plate connector , connect to lower spacer fin bracket. Bolt plate connectorB to plate connector, then to lighted plate vers2 (licence plate backing )

PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A MEDICAL DEVICE. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES CAUSED BY THIS DEVICE, ITS USE.

Copyright © Eric Ovelgone DarkRubyMoon Be sure to check out my artwork on all sorts of fantastic items from T-shirts and prints to clocks and more at my DarkRubyMoon stores following web locations. Main Website: http://DarkRubyMoon.com * DarkRubyMoon Store CafePress: http://www.cafepress.com/darkrubymoon * DarkRubyMoon Store Zazzle: http://www.zazzle.com/darkrubymoon * DarkRubyMoon Store I DO NOT GIVE ANY COMPANY, PROGRAMMERS, OR PROGRAMS INCLUDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT DATA COLLECTION DEVICES THE RIGHT TO GATHER, USE, TRAIN FROM OR SOURCE ANY OF MY IMAGES, TEXT, OR USE ANY OF MY WORKS OUTSIDE OF MY EXPLICIT CONSENT. ANY USE WITHOUT MY CONSENT AND COMPENSATION IS THEFT AND WILL BE TREATED AS SUCH.

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What industries use fasteners?

Fasteners play a critical role in construction, manufacturing, and engineering. As a leading force in the industry, Bullion Pipes & Tubes LLP stands out as the premier fasteners manufacturer, supplier, stockist, and exporter worldwide. With an extensive range that includes Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Washers, Studs, Rivets, Self-Clinching Fasteners, and more, our commitment is to provide top-notch solutions that cater to diverse project requirements.

This blog post aims to shed light on the diverse industries that heavily rely on fasteners, emphasizing the broad spectrum of applications our products cater to.

Types of Fasteners We Offer 

With us, we offer fasteners with a variety of Types and Features, including the following;

Bolts: These threaded fasteners require corresponding nuts for secure connections. Choose from an array of head styles, including hex head, socket head, and round head.

Nuts: Complementing bolts, nuts secure connections. Opt for hex nuts, lock nuts, or wing nuts based on specific application requirements.

Screws: Known for versatility, screws find use in diverse applications. Choose from different head styles like Phillips, flat, or hex, and opt for self-tapping or machine screws.

Washers: Flat and disk-shaped, washers play a pivotal role in distributing fastener loads and protecting surfaces. Types include flat, lock, and spring washers.

Studs: Characterized by threaded rods without heads on one end, studs are ideal for dual-threaded connections and situations where nuts are impractical.

Rivets: Permanent fasteners with a cylindrical shaft and deformed head create a secure connection.

Pins: Cylindrical fasteners for alignment, securing, or support, including types like dowel, cotter, and clevis pins.

Anchors: These fasteners affix objects to hard surfaces, such as concrete. Common types involve wedge, sleeve, and drop-in anchors.

Clips and Clamps: Secure items like hoses and cables using clips and clamps, such as hose clamps, spring clips, and wire rope clamps.

Threaded Rods: Lengthy straight rods with continuous threading, frequently used for hanging and providing support.

U-Bolts: Featuring a U-shaped design with threads on both ends, they secure round objects to surfaces.

Eye Bolts: Equipped with a loop or "eye," these bolts are designed for lifting and securing heavy loads.

Stud Bolts: Threaded at both ends with an unthreaded portion in the middle, commonly used in flange connections.

Self-Clinching Fasteners: Specifically designed for sheet metal and thin materials, including self-clinching nuts, studs, and standoffs.

Hinges and Latches: Serving as fasteners for attaching doors, gates, and panels, they include hinges, hasps, and latches.

Materials Wise Grade We Offer – Fasteners

At, Bullion Pipes & Tubes LLP, provides a wide variety of fasteners, including;

Copper – CDA 102, CDA 101, CDA 110

Titanium – Titanium Alloy Gr 2 & Titanium Alloy Gr 5 

Monel – Monel K500 & Monel 400 

Carbon Steel – ASTM A193/194 & ASME SA193/194 Carbon Steel 

Brass – Alloy 260, Alloy C48200 – C48500, Alloy 385, Alloy 360, Alloy 353, Alloy 330, Alloy 272, Alloy 464

Tantalum – RO5200， RO5400， RO5252(Ta2.5W)， RO5255(Ta10W)

Inconel – Inconel 718, Inconel 600, Inconel 601, Inconel 625 

Aluminum – he 20 65032 6061, he 30 64430, ASTM 6061, 6063, 6351

Nickel – Nickel Alloy 200/201 

SMO 254 – ASTM A 479 ASME SA 479

Duplex Steel – Duplex Steel UNS S32205, Duplex Steel UNS S31803 

Hastelloy – Hastelloy C22 & Hastelloy B2, Hastelloy C276 

Super Duplex Steel – Super Duplex Steel UNS S32750, Super Duplex Steel UNS S32760 

Incoloy – Incoloy 800/800H/800HT, Incoloy 825 

Alloy 20 – DIN 2.4460 Alloy Hexagonal Nut, Alloy 20 Bolts, UNS N08020 Alloy 20 Screws, Alloy 20 Washers

Industries Uses Fasteners

Here are some industries where fasteners are used extensively:

Construction: Fasteners such as bolts, nuts, screws, and anchors are widely used in the construction industry for connecting structural elements like beams, columns, and panels.

Automotive: The automotive industry relies heavily on fasteners for assembling vehicles. A variety of screws, bolts, nuts, and clips are used in the manufacturing of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles.

Aerospace: Aerospace applications require precision and reliability. Fasteners play a critical role in assembling aircraft and spacecraft components, ensuring safety and structural integrity.

Manufacturing: In general manufacturing processes, fasteners are used to assemble a wide range of products across different industries, including appliances, electronics, and consumer goods.

Energy: Fasteners are used in the energy sector for assembling components in power plants, wind turbines, solar panels, and other energy infrastructure.

Shipbuilding: The shipbuilding industry relies on fasteners for assembling the various components of ships, including the hull, decks, and internal structures.

Railway: They are crucial in the railway industry for connecting rail tracks, assembling train components, and maintaining the structural integrity of railway infrastructure.

Oil and Gas: In the oil and gas industry, fasteners are used in the construction and maintenance of pipelines, platforms, and other infrastructure.

Electronics: Fasteners play a role in the assembly of electronic devices and equipment. They are used to secure components on circuit boards and in the housing of electronic products.

Medical Devices: Fasteners are used to ensure that components are held together in a precise manner in medical devices and equipment.

Furniture: In the furniture industry, fasteners such as screws, bolts, and nuts are used to assemble various types of furniture, from simple household items to complex office furniture.

Final Words! As a global Fasteners Supplier, Manufacturer Stockist, and Exporter, Bullion Pipes & Tubes LLP takes pride in contributing to the success of diverse industries. Our fasteners, available in an array of sizes, specifications, standards, grades, materials, and types, offer versatility and reliability. Whether it's bolts, nuts, screws, washers, studs, rivets, or self-clinching fasteners, our commitment to quality ensures that our customers can confidently choose the perfect solution for their project requirements. Contact us today at info@bullionpipe.com or sales@bullionpipe.com to explore how our fasteners can enhance the strength and durability of your applications.

[meghmanimetal]

Supplier of SS Fasteners in Bihar

Supplier of SS Fasteners in Bihar: Meghmani Metal: We Are a Well-Known Manufacturer and Supplier of All Ferrous And Non-Ferrous Metal Products, Such As Stainless Steel Pipes, Stainless Steel Tubes, Steel Flanges, Steel Butt Welding, Steel Pipe Fittings, Steel Rods, Wires, Colls, Flats, Structural, and so on. Meghmani Metal is one of the leading manufacturers and Suppliers of SS Fasteners in Bihar. Our Stainless Steel Fasteners division is specialized in the manufacturing of Austenitic grade fasteners. Applications of SS Fasteners: Construction: Building facades, bridges, railings, structural components, and electrical installations. Automotive industry: Engine components, exhaust systems, body panels, and interior trim. Marine industry: Boats, yachts, offshore platforms, and marine equipment. Chemical industry: Pipes, tanks, reactors, and processing equipment. Food processing: Machinery, conveyor systems, and equipment components. Medical equipment: Surgical instruments, prosthetics, and dental implants. Electronics: Circuit boards, electrical enclosures, and heat sinks. Household appliances: Washing machines, refrigerators, and kitchen equipment. Common Types of SS Fasteners: Nuts and bolts: The most common type, available in various sizes, threads, and head styles. Screws: Wood screws, machine screws, self-tapping screws, set screws, and socket head screws. Washers: Flat washers, lock washers, fender washers, and spring washers. Rivets: Blind rivets, solid rivets, and pop rivets. Anchors: Expansion anchors, wedge anchors, and chemical anchors. Dowel pins: Used for alignment and positioning of components. Clips and clamps: Used for securing cables, hoses, and other components. We Provide Supplier of SS Fasteners in Bihar Including Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Purnia, Darbhanga, Ara (Arrah), Begusarai, Katihar, Chapra, Munger (Monghyr), Saharsa, Bettiah, Hajipur, Sasaram, Dehri, Siwan, Motihari Etc. Read the full article

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LIUGONG WHEEL LOADER SPARE PARTS 117

04A4579 INPUT FLANGE 04B1486 BOLT 70C2896 CAB HARNESS 67C3699 HOSE AS 67C3813 HOSE AS 67C3698 HOSE AS 67C3666 HOSE AS 67C3817 HOSE AS 67C3697 HOSE AS 67C3812 HOSE AS 67C3809 HOSE AS 05C1492 HOSE AS 67C3818 HOSE AS 67C3808 HOSE AS 67C3816 HOSE AS 67C3810 HOSE AS 08D2294 TUBE AS 96A7227 EDGE-RH 96A7226 EDGE-LH 08D2293 TUBE AS 67C3811 HOSE AS 08D2372 WATER HOSE 93A9726 PLATE 93A9725 PLATE 18C0369 HOSE AS 07A8061 PLATE 07A8067 PLATE 18D9482 BRACKET 77A2850 ROPE 67C3878 HOSE AS 67C3860 HOSE AS 18D8908 COVER 86A4257 PLATFORM 08D2203 TUBE AS 00C7897 GREASE LINES 00C7896 GREASE LINES 00C7895 GREASE LINES 25A4510 ANGLE STEEL 05C1301 HOSE AS 05C1335 HOSE AS 67C3635 HOSE AS 67C3636 HOSE AS 67C3637 HOSE AS 67C3638 HOSE AS 67C3646 HOSE AS 67C3054 FUEL HOSE 01Y0396X8 REAR AXLE AS 01Y0397X8 FRONT AXLE AS 38Y0625X0 BUCKET 54A0665 NUT 30D4014 REAR FRAME 49C7330 CONTROL BOX 34B1928 CONTROL SWITCH 70C2620 HARNESS 14D0956X0 PISTON ROD 41B0235 HYDRAULIC OIL 48C5904D0 ENGINE HOOD 48C5910X0 TOP COVER 05C9839 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01C1388D0 TUBE AS SP177556 OIL PUMP TO OIL LINE TUBING SP172003 FUEL INJECTION PUMP GEAR 20C3293 OIL COOLER 07C9885 HOSE AS 67C2762 HOSE AS 05C9727 HOSE AS 08D1025 TUBE AS 08D1026 TUBE AS 48C6069 HOUSING 98A7593 PLATE 18D7901 BRACKET 04D4238 ACCESS DOOR 18C0367 HOSE AS 18C0332 HOSE AS 67C3854 HOSE AS 67C3847 HOSE AS 67C3850 HOSE AS 67C3848 HOSE AS 67C3849 HOSE AS 67C3855 HOSE AS 67C3841 HOSE AS 92A7438 PLATE 40D1800 REAR FENDER-RH 40D1799 REAR FENDER-LH 67C3606 HOSE AS 67C3607 HOSE AS 11D1625X0 CYLINDER PIN 44D0929 COVER 48C5862X0 TOP COVER 52C0448T2 HOUSING 51C0844 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT&BRG AS 70C2607 CAB HARNESS 38Y0509X0 BUCKET AS 09C2736 CLAMP 58A6579 PLATE 58A6581 PLATE 44D0953 DUCT PLATE SP186652 HEXAGON FLANGE HEAD CAP SCREW SP186653 BANJO CONNECTOR SCREW SP186654 HEXAGON FLANGE HEAD CAP SCREW SP186655 BANJO CONNECTOR SCREW SP186656 VALVE COLLET SP186657 HEXAGON FLANGE HEAD CAP SCREW SP186658 HEXAGON FLANGE HEAD CAP SCREW SP186659 HEXAGON FLANGE HEAD CAP SCREW SP186660 VALVE COLLET SP186664 ACCESSORY SUPPORT SP186665 STARTING MOTOR SP186669 MOLDED HOSE SP186670 ENGINE CONNECTING ROD SP186671 VISCOUS VIBRATION DAMPER SP186672 D-RING SEAL SP186674 WATER PUMP SP186675 ALTERNATOR BRACE SP186676 V BAND CLAMP SP186677 AIR TRANSFER CONNECTION SP186685 RING DOWEL SP186686 ROCKER LEVER SHAFT SP186687 FILTER HEAD ADAPTER SP186688 FILTER HEAD COVER SP186691 EXHAUST THROTTLE VALVE SP186692 EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET SP186696 EXHAUST OUTLET CONNECTION GASKET SP186697 PIPE PLUG SP186699 VALVE VACUATOR SP186701 DIAMOND RING SEAL SP186711 TURBOCHARGER KIT 48C5645X0 TOP COVER Read the full article

[anern2021]

Solar garden lights, as the name suggests, are lighting fixtures for gardens, that is, a kind of outdoor lighting fixtures. Under normal circumstances, it refers to the lighting fixtures on outdoor roads below 6 meters. Its main components include 5 parts: light source, light pole, lamp, flange, and foundation embedded parts. With the development of society, solar garden lights on the market today are very rich and diverse, which have the characteristics of beautifying and decorating the environment. However, most people will not notice solar garden lights. In fact, this kind of light is also very popular. So what are the advantages of solar garden lights? How is the solar garden light installed?

1. The advantages of solar garden lights

(1) The solar powered yard lights are green and environmentally friendly, with high safety factor, low operating power, no hidden safety hazards, and can be recycled and used, with little pollution to the environment.

(2) The light irradiated by the solar power light for gardens is soft and not dazzling, without any light pollution, and does not produce other radiation.

(3) The solar garden light has a long service life. The semiconductor chip emits light, and the cumulative service life can reach tens of thousands of hours, which is often higher than that of ordinary garden lights.

(4) The use efficiency of solar powered yard lights is high, which effectively converts solar energy into light energy. Compared with ordinary lights, it converts heat energy into light energy, and the efficiency is several times higher.

2. How to install solar garden lights?

The installation of solar panel of solar garden light: Determine the inclination angle of the solar panel according to the local latitude, weld the bracket with 40*40 galvanized angle steel, and fix the bracket on the side wall with expansion screws. Weld a steel bar with a diameter of 8mm on the support, the length is 1 to 2 meters, and the support is connected to the lightning protection belt on the roof with steel bars. Punch holes in the bracket, and fix the battery panel on the bracket with 8MM or 6MM stainless steel screws.

The installation of controller of solar powered yard lights:

(1) A special controller for solar energy power source is adopted. When connecting the wire, first connect the battery terminal on the controller, then connect the photovoltaic panel wire, and finally connect the load terminal.

(2) Be sure to pay attention to the battery. The photovoltaic panels and load + and-poles cannot be reversed, and the photovoltaic panels and battery cables cannot be short-circuited. The controller is placed in the lamp post, fixed with bolts, and the upper door of the lamp post is locked.

The wiring of solar powered yard lights:

(1) All the connecting wires used are threading pipes, which can be led down from the roof of the building, and can be led down from the threading well, or from the floor along the downpipe. Use a 20mm threading pipe for underground wiring, and use pipe joints, elbows, and tees for the connection of the threading pipe to be sealed with glue.

(2) Connect with metal water supply hose in special places to make it waterproof. Most connecting wires use BVR2*2.5mm2 sheathed wire.

[machinesguide]

List of Top 10 Traditional Hand Tools and Uses

Hand tools are essential in improving your work efficiency. The right tool will ensure that you get the job done faster and help your business to grow. In this Article I will show you Top 10 Hand tools uses

Hammer: A hammer is a tool used for driving nails into wood or other materials, or for breaking objects apart. It can also be used for shaping metal or other materials.

Screwdriver: A screwdriver is a tool used for driving screws into wood, metal, or other materials. It comes in different sizes and shapes, and can be used for various tasks, such as assembling furniture or repairing electronics.

Pliers: Pliers are a versatile tool used for gripping, bending, and cutting wires, cables, and other materials. They come in different types, such as needle-nose pliers, slip-joint pliers, and locking pliers.

Chisel: A chisel is a tool used for cutting and shaping wood, metal, or other materials. It has a sharp blade and can be used for carving, sculpting, or making intricate cuts.

Wrench: A wrench is a tool used for tightening or loosening nuts, bolts, or other fasteners. It comes in different sizes and types, such as adjustable wrenches, socket wrenches, and torque wrenches.

Saw: A saw is a tool used for cutting wood, metal, or other materials. It comes in different types, such as hand saws, hacksaws, and circular saws, and can be used for various tasks, such as cutting lumber or trimming branches.

Plane: A plane is a tool used for smoothing and shaping wood. It has a sharp blade that can be adjusted to different angles and depths, and can be used for smoothing rough surfaces or creating beveled edges.

Awl: An awl is a tool used for punching holes in leather, fabric, or other materials. It has a sharp, pointed tip and can be used for marking or starting holes, as well as for stitching or repairing.

File: A file is a tool used for smoothing, shaping, or removing material from metal, wood, or other materials. It has a rough surface made of hardened steel and can be used for sharpening blades, smoothing rough edges, or shaping metal parts.

Clamp: A clamp is a tool used for holding objects together or securing them in place. It comes in different types, such as C-clamps, bar clamps, and pipe clamps, and can be used for various tasks, such as gluing, welding, or drilling.

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Triangle Wire 

Stainless steel triangle wire is a modern material in view of its attractive combination of mechanical as well as corrosion resistance properties, which has found a large array of usages in different industries. Stainless steel triangle wire is used in very diverse range of applications which are as follows:

Triangle wire use in Automobile Applications

●      Automobile fasteners:

Fasteners is a generic wording for a wide range of parts that are used to link or fasten in place several components of a vehicle: this covers bolts, nuts, washers, and rivets usually cold-headed from stainless steel triangle wire or rod. There is a wide variety of grades that are utilized in automotive fasteners generally per ASTM A193. The most prevalent among them are 302HQ, 304L, 316L, 410, and 409Cb. The 17-4 (grade 630) is mainly utilized for restraint systems and for brakes.

Noteworthy is the substantial utilization of high-temperature “super stainless” A286 (grade 660) for the manufacturing of exhaust manifold safety bolts: this very same grade is commonly used in Aerospace applications.

● Exhaust line:

The development of the use of stainless steel triangle wire in car exhaust systems began in the USA and Germany in the 1980s with the catalytic converters, then spread out in all the Automotive Industries, with also used in all components of the exhaust line from manifolds to tailpipes. The prevalent grade of triangle wire for pipes and converters shells is the low-grade 409 Ti. This has introduced a wide range of usage of grade 409Cb welding wire for the components of the exhaust line, along with the use of 409Cb large-size wire for exhaust systems hangers.

Triangle wire use in Medical Applications

● Vascular therapy:

Continuous improvements in medicine allow minimally invasive intervention through arteries & veins. Stainless steel triangle wires can be established in intra-arteria stents, angioplasty catheters, guide wires and diagnostic catheters, aneurysm clips, etc.

● Orthopedics applications:

This broad medical field covers trauma, reconstructive, spinal, and sports medicine. Stainless triangle wires can be found in fracture fixations, spinal devices, nails, bone pins and screws, cerclage cables, and suture wire.

● Endoscopic medical devices:

This fast-growing medical field targets efficiency, and comfort through minimally invasive procedures. Strands and cables that are made of fine stainless steel triangle wire are used for manufacturing biopsies, gallstone removal, support of colonoscopy, retrieval of foreign objects in airways, and laparoscopic surgery.

● Orthodontics:

This specific field of medical applications often uses shaped stainless steel triangle wires for archwires, self-litigating brackets, and springs. Both the mechanical as well as aesthetic properties of stainless steel triangle wire are used here.

Triangle wire use in Aerospace Applications

● Aerospace fasteners:

Similar to the automobile industry, the aerospace industry also uses triangle wire to link together various components together such as stringers, flanges, skins, ribs, and stiffeners in the aircraft airframe and the engine mostly. These fasteners are cold-headed from wire rods or drawn wire into screws, bolts, washers, nuts, and rivets. In view of the stringency of the applications, the triangle wire or rod is frequently “shaved” to minimize the occurrence of surface cracks.

● Aircraft cables:

Aircraft cables are definitely of primary importance to provide the essential functions of controls in aircraft safely for wing flaps, landing gear, as well as adjustable head-back on passenger seats, etc. Other applications such as helicopter hoists for cargo loads or rescue are also manufactured out of triangle wires. These cables are manufactured of triangle wire ropes stranded from 304 and preferably 316 grade.

● Other applications:

A specific application of ultimate relevance to the safety of aircraft assemblies is the “safety lock wire”. This wire is a physical locking device that holds nuts, bolts, or other fasteners in place for counteracting forces due to vibrations. Safety lock wire is often an annealed 316 stainless triangle wire. Also, more traditional uses of stainless triangle wire include springs for switches, and flexible metal hoses, emphasizing the large use of stainless wire in Aerospace applications.

The Bottom Line

At Matta Drawing Works, we offer a wide range of stainless steel triangle wire products for you to choose from. To buy the best stainless steel triangle wire, visit our website today. If you need assistance with selecting the correct steel product for your job? Just let us know. 

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Various Applications of Cable ties in different industries

Cable ties are a type of fastener that is used to secure the connection of cables and wires. They are also known as tie wraps, zip ties, hose ties, as well as wire ties, amongst other names. They have sharp teeth on one end, and a head on the other end. When the teeth are placed through the head, they create an unopenable lock that cannot open by any means. When the desired loop size for wire and cable bundling has been attained, any excess cable ties can be lopped off using a pair of wire cutters. They offer the most efficient method for preventing cables and wires from becoming tangled or damaged while also keeping the cables and wires orderly. They are available in a wide variety of lengths and widths, temperature ranges, materials, tensile and mechanical strengths, as well as colours, each of which is selected in accordance with the requirements of the application. 

The majority of cable ties are made out of nylon 6/6, which is the most common material. It also has good resistance to heat stress and abrasion. The addition of carbon black during the process of moulding makes it possible for cable ties constructed from Nylon 6/6 to have a resistance to ultraviolet light. SS, PE, as well as LDPE, are three more materials that may be utilised. The following is a list of some of the uses of cable ties in various industries:

Aircraft:

The use of cable ties is very common in aviation. An aeroplane is made up of electrical wiring as well as cables, both of which are necessary for the system as a whole to operate in a secure manner. If you keep these wire bundles orderly, making repairs to the aircraft will be much simpler anytime there is an electrical issue. In an aeroplane, there is a requirement for many different kinds of cable ties. It is absolutely necessary that they are compatible with the requirements of the application that they will be utilised for in terms of the parts and components. The most appropriate choice for usage in aircraft applications is typically a push mount, heat-stabilized standard, or heavy-duty cable ties. Buy heavy duty cable ties in UK from Kafton UK and get FREE home delivery within the UK if your order amount exceeds £45.

Automotive:

The cable ties that are used in the automobile industry need to be resistant to both chemicals and heat. They should be able to endure contact with gasoline, grease, oil, as well as other harsh substances, that too in hostile conditions. Since of these criteria, stainless steel cable ties are frequently used because they have a strong resistance to high temperatures, corrosion, as well as abrasion. In addition, stainless steel cable ties are very durable. Other forms of cable ties, such as heat-stabilized standard cable ties, adhesive cable ties, push mount cable ties, as well as arrowhead cable ties are utilised in automobile applications.

Utility Enclosures:

Wires and cables have a tendency to be arranged in an untidy fashion within utility enclosures, whether they are located indoors or outside. These cables as well as wires can be held in place and arranged in a tidy fashion with the help of standard cable ties, which come in a variety of colours, as well as marker cable ties, which have tags attached to them for identification purposes. Cable ties made of stainless steel are suitable for use in heavy-duty applications as well. Kafton UK offers the most reliable and sturdy cable ties, buy heavy duty cable ties in UK from Kafton UK.

Manufacturing:

During operation, machinery as well as other industrial components and equipment frequently vibrate. In high-vibration situations, avoiding debris penetration as well as avoiding rattling with fir tree mount cable ties are two important goals. It is recommended to utilise screw-mount cable ties for applications that take place inside. In that case, you'll need cable ties that are heat-stabilized as well as weather-resistant.

Home Appliances:

When it comes to bundling the wires of a variety of home appliances and electronics, the ideal alternatives are arrowhead cable ties and heat-stabilized cable ties. They make the workplace more orderly and risk-free by lowering the risk of accidents that could be caused by a tangle of cables. Moreover, loop and hook cable ties is the best option for usage for fastening cables that need to be periodically unwrapped and resealed. For instance, you can use them to temporarily wrap the wires on computers. Get high-quality Marker Cable Ties in UK from Kafton UK, as they can fulfil all of your cable ties requirements.

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Urban Cripple’s Wheelchair Gear and Accessories

If you want suggestions on what kind of gear you should get for your wheelchair, check out this list.

Wheelchair Tools

Every Day Carry (EDC)

In the Kitchen

Around the House

Bags and Carrying Cases

Food and Fuel

Wheelchair Tools

I don’t carry a ton of gear with me when I go out, but what I do have is super critical to staying safe and mobile while rolling through god‐knows‐what in the streets. Most of this stuff falls in the “Oh shit!” category. You won’t need it every day, but you’ll be glad you have it when you do.

Tekton Long Arm Ball End Hex Key Wrench Set

Most wheelchair components are held together with either with some kind of hex screw. If something goes wrong, you’re going to need a set of wrenches to fix it.

I like this particular set because it comes with both metric and standard wrenches and folds so it can lay flat in your bag or tool wrap.

Pedro’s Tire Levers

Don’t let their size fool you: these are great tire levers. What I love most about these things is the fact that they come in pairs and are designed to wrap around a spoke so you can keep one in place while using the other to remove the tire.

When not in use, they snap together and can easily be tossed in a bag or stashed under your chair.

PRO Bike CO2 Inflator

If you realize your tires are dangerously low after leaving the house or you pop a tube and need to reinflate the replacement, you’ll need a C02 inflator.

Make sure you always keep a couple of spare cartridges on you and remember to never store a fresh C02 cartridge in the inflator: it’ll just be flat by the time you need it.

Black And Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator

For regular tire maintenance, I really love this air compressor. It’s powerful enough to fill a standard wheelchair tire but small enough to travel in a vehicle. It can even be powered by your car’s DC outlet.

Every Day Carry

This is the stuff I keep with me and use every day.

Foldable Phone Stand That Fits In Your Wallet

It’s a ridiculous piece of plastic and aluminum, but it fits in your wallet and actually works really well to hold your phone up. I use it when doing video calls with coworkers so I don’t have to move my laptop, open it up and plug in my wired headphones.

Harbinger Pro Non‐Wristwrap Weightlifting Gloves

By far, gloves are the most important piece of gear for your chair. City streets are super gross and full of hazards that can stain, cut, or bruise your hands. A good pair of gloves should offer you plenty of protection from hazards while allowing you to maintain your grip, dexterity, and the ability to use touch‐sensitive devices like a smartphone.

That’s why I love these weightlifting gloves from Harbinger. They have enough padding in the palms to protect from dirt, grime, and heat (gripping your tires while going down hill can burn your hands) while the fingerless design lets you keep your dexterity and use a smartphone.

Tactical Flashlight

I know we all usually use our phones when we need a flashlight, but I find a dedicated flashlight to be a lot more effective ( and a lot less expensive if you drop it.)

These flashlights are small, light, and crazy bright. They also come with various modes including strobe and S.O.S.

Contigo Extreme Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug with Handle

The only way you can safely carry a hot beverage while pushing a wheelchair is by keeping it in an airtight container. I really like this mug because it’s insulated and has a clip. The clip is great because you can easily attach it to your bag or to the back of your chair (I use the backrest release bar). Because it seals so well, you don’t have to worry about it spilling.

Snap Lock Folding Pocket Knife

I like this knife because it’s small, sharp, and easy to carry. Just don’t accidentally leave it in your jeans for the TSA to find (true story).

AmazonBasics Lightning Cable

Fun fact: lightning cables are super cheap if you get them from anywhere except Apple.

Cocoon Grid‐IT Organizer

These things are great for taking all the small stuff that usually ends up rolling around in your bag and keeping it in one place.

Portable Charger Power Bank 22400mAh

Having your phone die is terrifying. This thing will charge your phone and tablet several times over. However, it does take a long time to charge the battery itself.

Slim Portable Charger Power Bank 10000mah

It won’t charge your device as fast or as many times, but it won’t take up nearly as much room in your bag as the other battery.

In the Kitchen

Cooking while everything that is boiling or on fire is at face‐level can be a bit daunting. Here’s some stuff that’ll make it safer and easier.

Meal Prep Containers: 3 Compartment with Lids, Food Containers

These meal prep containers are microwave/dishwasher safe and they stack. It’s a great way to prep meals and save yourself some time and energy.

Extra‐Large Silicone Freezing Tray with Lid

These trays are great for freezing stews and sauces and such. I do a lot of large batch cooking and these are waaay easier than trying to portion stuff out into ziplock bags. The lids make it easy to move it around one handed (what wheelchair user hasn’t gotten wet trying to refill an ice cube tray?)

Silicone Baking Mat

These things are a life saver in the kitchen. Basically, if you use them, you’ll never have to clean a baking sheet/pan ever again.

16 inch Kitchen Tongs

When sitting in a wheelchair and using the stove top, it can be really tough to reach both the temperature dials and anything sitting on the back burner. These super long tongs let you easily reach and turn the knobs on your stove and anything that might be sizzling away on your back burners.

Ove Glove

These things are machine washable and can withstand up to 540 degrees of temperature. They grip well and make it easy to get stuff in and out of the oven. In a pinch, they’ll even double as a makeshift pot holder.

OXO Steel Press & Pour Insulated Cocktail Shaker

If you’re looking for a cocktail shaker that doesn’t freeze your hands off, won’t burst open, and can be operated with one hand, you should get this one. I make a lot of cocktails at home and I really hate cocktail shakers. Your standard Boston style shaker has a tendency to break open on you if you don’t seal it right (and that means your chair gets covered in booze) and it’s a pain to open if you seal it too tightly. This cocktail shaker has a really straight‐forward design. The top is screw-on, it has a simple push button in the lid for pouring and sealing, and it can pour from any direction. I highly recommend it for folks who wanna mix drinks at home but don’t wanna risk wearing their beverage.

Around the House

This is the stuff I keep around specifically because it makes daily life easier for me when I’m at home.

Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

For folks trying to keep their place clean while avoiding using up too many cleaning wipes or paper towels, I’ve found that having a stack of cheap microfiber cloths on hand plus a mix of water and vinegar in a spray bottle really helps keep things sparkly while cutting down on waste.

Multi‐Position Heavy Duty Folding Hand Truck and Dolly

This dolly is great if you need to move something that’s too big or too heavy to carry on your lap. It can be configured in multiple ways and folds up easily for storage.

Retractable Dog Leash

Walking your dog with a standard leash can be tough if you’re in a wheelchair. I use a retractable dog leash with my dog so that I can easily adjust the amount of slack I need to keep her under control while not getting the leash tangled in my chair. In addition, the size of the handle lets me easily loop it through the buckle of my Grab‐It Pack, which means I can securely hold onto the dog while pushing my chair with both hands.

Bags and Carrying Cases

All of the various bags and slings I use to carry stuff when I’m out of the house.

13.3 Inch Sling Bag Riding Hiking Bag Single Shoulder Backpack

13.3 Inch Sling Bag Riding Hiking Bag Single Shoulder Backpack

This bag is small and doesn’t have a ton of storage, but I wanted something that I could wear constantly and had just enough room to hold my backup charging cables and small tools so that I could go out without having to have as much physically strapped to me. If you need something with more storage, they have a bunch of different sizes that are meant to hold more stuff.

This isn’t the exact bag I use day‐to‐day but it is the correct style. I really like the sling style bags: they’re light enough to not restrict my movement and the single strap means it won’t shift around as I push my chair.

Food and Fuel

This is the stuff I carry with me in case I’m too busy to pack a proper meal.

ThinkThin High Protein Bars

It’s always a good idea to keep some kind of portable snack in your bag if you think you’re going to be out and about for an extended period of time. I like to keep a couple of these ThinkThin bars in my bag just in case I’m stuck between meal times. They don’t taste like death or cardboard and they’re not just a glorified candy bar.

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A list of useful supplies/items to own that I intended to write into an article but never did so it’s staying here as-is

Maintenance items

Fretboard oil

If your fretboard is maple, which is usually sealed, there will be no need for fretboard oil

For unsealed fretboards, fretboard oil cleans and moisturizes - if you live in a dry environment or one with significant seasonal change in temperature this will be more important, as a dried out fretboard can eventually crack

Fret polish

Essentially like a silver polish, to remove oxidation and keep frets clean and shiny and sound quality good

Soft cloth

To wipe down the strings after playing - this helps them last longer by removing residue

Ideal to have separate clothes for the strings and body, since the strings will be subject to more hand oils/sweat and you don’t necessarily want to wipe the body with the same one used on the strings

Multi-tool

This should include screwdrivers for different sizes and types of screw, and hex keys/allen wrenches

Screwdrivers are needed for removing the pick guard, changing the pickup height, and adjusting the bridge

The hex key/Allen wrench is needed to adjust the curve of the neck - having the right size for your instrument is essential, as forcing the wrong size key in can strip the truss rod, making it impossible to ever adjust

String action ruler

To use with truss rod/bridge adjustments, this helps you find the right string height so the tension on your strings is not too high or low

Essentials

Amp

To make yourself heard - unless you have one already

Things to consider: size, brand, sound quality

Stand

For easy access storage when not in use

Things to consider: style, footprint

Strap

The wider the better, brand doesn’t matter as long as it will stay attached to the instrument (you don’t want it to slip off the strap pins) as long as the material is comfortable and strong you’re set

Instrument case/gig bag

A gig bag will be more affordable but these are often soft and offer less protection, you certainly can’t take them on a plane etc

An instrument case will cost more but will afford more protection, some of these you can fly with, but it’s more a question of durability

Things to consider: durability, weight, quality, level of protection for the instrument

Strings

A good player will change their strings on a routine - depending on the professionalism of your playing this may be more or less frequent but it’s wise to have more sets on hand to replace dead sounding or dirty strings

Things to consider: type (nickel, steel, etc), winding (round wound, half wound, flats, etc), gauge (light, medium, etc)

Cables

The attachment from the instrument to the amp, the 1/4” cable is indispensable

Accessories

Picks

Non-essential for bassists, unless they want to play pick style, but pretty much a must for guitarists, it’s good to have several in case some get lost

Headphone amp

Useful for portability if you travel, or have an amp that doesn’t have a headphone jack and want to practice quietly or in private

Books

A great resource for learning, the most helpful come with audio you can play along to and listen to

Songbooks - to learn favorite songs

Pick guards

Instruments will come with one, but it’s fun to try out different colors - it’s best to double-check that your choice will fit your instrument however, as small differences can mean the wrong fit

String winder

A device to help wind or unwind tuning keys more quickly to add or remove strings

Strap locks

If your strap has a habit of trying to detach from your strap pins, strap locks can help hold it in place

Others

Wire cutters

To remove or trim strings

Hex wrench

To remove hexagonal screws, these can be on the output jack and at the base of knobs

Tuners

For tuning electronically, rather than by ear

Capos

For playing at a higher pitch

Pick holders

For keeping your picks close at hand and harder to lose

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A Brief Guide to Stainless Steel Cable Key Rings and Accessory Items

Are you tired of fighting cheap key chains that break too quickly or losing your keys? You've come to the right place; the stainless steel cable key ring can be the solution to your issues. In this article, we'll talk about the best key rings for different purposes and how they help you keep your keys secure and organized.

Stainless Steel Cable Key Rings: Their Sturdiness and Dependability

When it comes to key rings, durability is an important factor to take into account. Generally speaking, cheaply constructed key rings often break, change their shape, or even snap suddenly. On the other hand, the stainless steel cable key rings are built to last a very long time. We know that stainless steel is preferred because of its exceptional strength, ability to withstand corrosion, and general longevity. Your keys will be safe and secure because your key ring won't break down over time.

Use a Steel Screw Lock and Wire Cable to Keep Your Keys Secure.

One of the steel screw lock wire cable's unique features is the mechanism that provides an additional layer of security to ensure that your keys are securely fastened to the key ring. The steel screw lock wire cable keeps a tight seal to avoid accidental key removal.

How are the best key rings chosen?

Is that not the big question? The best key rings available in the market today may be found in a multitude of alternatives thanks to online retailers like California Lanyards. You may find excellent options of key rings that can keep your keys secure and organized, whether they are in the form of stainless steel cable key rings or another kind. Key rings are an essential accessory that is readily available online in a number of styles.

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Nemesis Games [WIP]

“Towers of curved ceramic and steel made great piles, denser than mountains. Hair-thin wire hundreds of kilometers long stood on plastic spools taller than Filip.” (5)

“Filip shuffled down the rows of welding rigs and metal printers. Tubs of steel and ceramic dust fine than talcum. Spiral-core mounts. Layers of Kevlar and foam strike armor piled up like the biggest bed in the solar system.” (5)

“At the emergency ward, he found himself wheeled into an automated surgical bed not that different from the ones on the Rocinante.” (158)

“The passage was the usual design of inflated Mylar and titanium ribs.” (221-222)

“The curve was like the airlock on the Roci, and the design of the latch. Martian design. And more than that, Martian Navy.” (222)

"The bridge looked like the Rocinante's younger brother" (222)

“She pulled herself out of her crash couch and walked out to the common room. It was so much like the Roci’s galley that her brain kept trying to recognize it, failing, and trying again.” (262)

“Magnetic pallets locked to the decks and walls in neat rows. She wondered idly where it had all come from, and what promises had been given in exchange. She went to the nearest, plugged the array into the pallet, and popped it open. The crates unfolded.” (263)

“A toolbox in the machine shop had a bent hasp and, given a few minutes, could be forced open. The Allen wrenches inside would open the access panel on the lift wall between the crew quarters and the airlock, which was where the secondary diagnostic handset for the comm array was stored.” (304)

“While she worked, pressing the plastic into the seams, scraping out whatever had gathered there, doing it again, she tried to fit the new information into the larger scheme of things.” (306)

“When the deck was clean, she dropped the spatula into the recycler, stood, and stretched.” (307)

“In her bunk, her fingers laced behind her neck, she stared up at the blackness on the ceiling. The interface screen at her side was dead.” (311)

“The ship lurched hard, snapping the gimbals of the couches forty-five degrees to the deck.” (329)

“One bulkhead failed to open, reporting vacuum on the other side, and they had to backtrack.” (330)

“The comm array was unable to transmit either broadcast or tightbeam.” (330)

“She popped the straps loose and sat up, pulling her leg away from the needle.” (338)

“In the lift, she selected the machine shop and gripped the handholds as the mechanism dropped her down the body of the ship.” (338)

“The machine shop was empty, all the tools locked in place, but with enough tolerance that when the ship lurched, they all rattled: metal against metal like the ship itself was learning to talk.“ (338)

“She stumbled, her head crashing against the metal shelves.” (339)

“All the wrenches, epoxy welders, voltage meters, and cans of air and lubricant were strapped in place, She flipped through the close-packed layers to a line of Allen wrenches and plucked out the 10 mm.” (339)

“She gathered up a voltage tester, a wiring crimp, and a light-duty soldering iron and stuffed them in her pockets.” (339)

“She killed the lift between the crew quarters and the airlock, bracing herself so that the deceleration didn’t leave her trapped in the middle of empty air.” (340)

“The access panel was fifteen centimeters high and forty wide and opened on the major electrical routing through the center of the ship. If she cut though all the cables there with a welding torch, all the traffic would have rerouted instantly to other channels. Apart from a few warning indicators, nothing would happen.” (340)

“The screws were integral to the plate and didn’t come free, but she felt it when the metal threads lost their grip.” (340)

“Ten. The plate came free. She scooped up the handset, checking its charge. The batteries were nearly full. Connection read good.” (341)

“Channel eighteen was a comm array using the D4/L4 protocols that the Rocinante did for broadcast.” (341)

“Hand over hand, she pulled herself along the shaft and then into the corridors.” (342)

“The narrow corridors of the crew deck seemed too wide.” (344)

“The occasional ticking and popping of the expansion joins adjusting to shifts in temperature were like the knocking of ghosts.”(344)

“He undid the straps on his couch, floating forwards.” (346)

“He stopped at the med bay on the way to his quarters.” (346)

“Fred landed feetfirst on the wall, ankles hooked into the handholds like he’d been born in the Belt.”(348)

““All the bunks are the same,” Holden said. “Except mine. You can’t have mine.”" (349)

“The halls had the same anti-spalling covering that the bridge and the mess had, but marked with location codes and colored strips that would help navigate the ship. One line was deep red with HANGER BAY written in yellow Hindi, English, Bengali, Farsi, and Chinese.” (355)

“Across the corridor from Alex, Prime Minister Smith was huddled behind the lip of a doorway.” (356)

“Another burst of fire sang past, tearing long black strips from the walls and deck and filling the air with the smell of cordite.” (356)

“She drank the same version of chamomile tea that the Rocinante made, and it felt like having a secret ally.” (364)

“The mess was empty, the screens turned off and the crew set away.” (364)

“First drawer: gauze and bandages. Second drawer: one-use blood cards for maybe a hundred different field tests. Third drawer: emergency medical supplies like decompression kits, adrenaline shots, defibrillation tape.” (368)

“The medic had her sit up, the cushion of the medical table crackling under her shifting weight. The analgesic was a spray that went in Naomi’s mouth. It tasted like fake cherry and mold.” (369)

“The cabinet doors were open, spilling test cards and preloaded hypodermics across the floor.” (369)

“She fell to the side, her belly to the deck, decompression kits the size of her thumb pressing into her face as Miral writhed around to kneel on her back.” (369)

“She wanted to say something, but she couldn’t, so she just watched as Karal opened the door then closed it behind him. The lock slid closed.” (371)

“Wet with her saliva and no bigger than her thumb, it was the sort of thing any mech driver kept with her. A tiny ampoule of injectable oxygenated artificial blood and a panic button what would make an emergency medical request for an airlock to cycle.” (371)

“Fred held up the coffee cup. The name TACHI hadn’t quite worn off the side, red and black letters half-erased by use.” (381)

“The crash couch was bolted to the deck with thick steel and reinforced ceramic canted so that any direction the force came from was compression on one leg or another.” (407)

“The drawers were thinner metal, the same gauge, more or less, as the lockers. She pulled them out as far as they would open, examining the construction of the latches, the seams where the metal had been folded, searching for clues or inspiration.” (407)

“The tiny black thumb of the decompression kit, she kept tucked at her waist, ready to go if she could just find a way.” (407)

“The mirror was polished alloy built into the wall. No help there. If she could take apart the vacuum fan in the toilet...” (408)

“A simple EVA suit hung there, suspended in the null g by thin bands of elastic.” (423)

“The indicator went from green to red under her thumb.” (424)

“The airlock door closed behind him, the magnetic seals clacking.” (424)

“The lock was small enough he could put flat palms on both doors.” (424)

“Naomi thumbed the emergency override. Three options appeared: OPEN SHIP DOOR, OPEN OUTER DOOR, RETURN TO CYCLE.” (424)

“Without magnetic boots, she’d have to reach it with bare handholds, but she was close.” (426)

“She plucked the black thumb out of her belt, twisted it to expose the needle, and slammed it into her leg.” (426)

“The airlock indicator on the Chetzemoka’s skin blinked, the emergency response received, the cycle starting.” (426)

“There were handholds on the surface – some where deigned, but others were the protrusions of antennae and cameras.” (427)

“Maneuvering thrusters lit along the warship’s side, an ejection mass of superheated water glowing as it jetted out.” (427)

“And then, Mfume was gone, bolting up the ladder toward the cockpit faster than the lift would have taken him.” (431 - 432)

“Holden tapped in an order for another coffee.” (432)

“Finding Sun-yi and Gor wired into gaming googles shooting the crap out of each other in simulated battles – because as weapons techs with no one to shoot at they were getting antsy – stopped being weird and edged into sort of endearing.” (432)

“The hatch to the cockpit was closed, but Holden could still hear the wailing of the raï that Mfume liked to listen to during his shift in the pilot’s seat.” (433)

“Holden sat on the couch beside Fred’s and leaned in.” (433)

“The first disappointment was that the controls were in lockdown. She tried a few passwords – FreeNavy and Marcoisgreat and Filip – but even if she got it right, there was no reason to expect that they’d left the biometrics profiles turned off.” (448)

“The three EVA suits that remained didn’t have batteries or air bottles. The emergency rations were gone. She expected the toolboxes to be gone from the machine shop, but they’d taken out the racks that held them too, the drawers from the cabinets, the LEDs from the wall lights. The couches were all slit open, gel and padding pooled on the deck beside them. The drug delivery system and reservoirs were gone. The only water was in the drives; ejection mass to be spit out the back of the ship. The only food was the residue in the recyclers that hadn’t been processed back into anything edible. The stink of welding rigs and burning still hang in the air, so the air recycler was probably running unfiltered.” (449)

“The deck shook under her, the vibration of thrust setting up resonances that no system even tried to damp down.” (449)

“There should be a way through the machine shop. All machine shops were supposed to be connected at the back.” (449)

“The EVA suits weren’t powered and didn’t have bottles, but they had seals and reinforcement. She could take the cloth apart, and salvage some lengths of wire. Maybe something solid enough to cut with. And could she use the helmet clamps as a kind of vise grip or clamp?” (450)

“In a real ship, it would all have been protected by conduit. On this piece of crap, the wiring had all been fixed directly to the hall with a layer of yellowed silicone epoxy.” (452)

“Across the space, maybe four meters away, an indicator light went amber, and she was falling sideways. With the extra illumination, she could see the round, tree-thick body of the maneuvering thruster. She put out her arms, catching herself against a steel strut.” (452)

“Three sorties ago -- number forty-four -- she’d thought there might be a diagnostic handset. Not that should could speak into it, but she might have been able to tap out a message. But despite the fact that handsets like that were standard and required, there wasn’t one” (454)

“She scrambled down, moving from strut to strut, watching her hands and feet with every movement so she wouldn’t midjudge.” (455)

“The air in her suit didn’t feel stale or close; the carbon dioxide scrubbers worked well enough on passive that she wouldn’t feel the panic of asphyxiation. She’d just gently pass out and die.” (455)

[celedd]

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For the interconnection between batteries, the polarity must be correct and the connection must be very firm. 20mm threading pipe for underground wiring, pipe joints, elbows, and tee joints at the connection of the threading pipe, sealed with glue. Dimensions: length 400mm*width 400mm*depth 500mm, embedded screw inspection M16mm, length 450mm, with two 6mm reinforcing ribs in the middle.

Use metal water supply hoses to connect in special places to be waterproof. The upper door of the lamp post is locked. The photovoltaic panels and load + and-poles cannot be reversed, and the photovoltaic panels and battery cables cannot be short-circuited. The buried tank pool is usually surrounded by a single brick cement. 

After the battery pack is IP66 Led street lights fixtures manufacturer connected, connect the positive and negative poles of the battery pack to the positive and negative poles of the power controller respectively. Put the two batteries into the buried box (type 200). When using a 24V power supply system, the length of the wiring from the battery board to the light source should not exceed 110 meters.

sheath wire as the connecting wire for solar garden lights. Be sure to pay attention to the battery. The bracket is fixed on the side wall with expansion screws, and the steel bar with a diameter of 8mm is welded with a length of 1 to 2 meters

[inscrutable-shadow]

Hack

For @flashfictionfridayofficial​, my fourth piece. This one is from my WIP Biomech, featuring Lana Highvale (she/her), Aster Gemini (she/they) and Nova Alterion (they/them) attempting to discover why they are being pursued across the galaxy. It... doesn’t make a lot of sense out of context.

Aster's drop from the vent was as graceful as usual, all lubricated joints and carefully calculated positioning, in contrast to Lana's own landing, which would have sounded like a sack of goods being thrown from height if Aster hadn't caught her inches from the ground and set her on her feet. The biomech's arms were strong and her body was unexpectedly warm, and Lana took several seconds before starting and remembering to stand on her own. "Comfortable?" Aster drawled, turning fluidly to take in the room without waiting for a response.

The mass of computer banks lining the walls was mostly for show, to give the appearance of superior computing power without needing to actually purchase enough silicon to render an atom-perfect simulation of a large galaxy. A holoscreen sixty feet long lit up one wall in a soft blue glow, pulsing gently with a standby message and the AceraTech logo. "Well. This is it. Should get us everything we need to know." Aster slid herself to the floor next to a particularly large computer which was probably real.

"And you're going to hack it with your mind?" Lana had always wanted to see this in action, but now she was a little apprehensive. Was it dangerous? If it went badly, could Aster be hurt?

"Not with my mind, per se. The bots will do most of the hacking, but I will be processing and storing the information myself, they don't have anywhere near enough memory. Shouldn't be too difficult, quick in and out, figure out how they heard about me and what they're planning to do..." She pulled a sort of cable out of one of the bodysuit's many pockets and connected it to the base of her skull, hesitating a few moments to give the nanobots time to travel down it before connecting it to the side of the panel. She smiled reassuringly at Lana, then closed her eyes, concentrating.

"Just eating through the casing here, nothing to be worried about. Ahh, there we go. Mm. Data. I've missed this, haven't had my mind hooked up to a station level computer in maybe a decade... Let's see what we can find here... Dossier, mostly incorrect... Travel logs, wonder how they got those, gonna have to be more careful if I'm being tracked... Whoops, that looks private, shouldn't have that on your work computer... Oh! Oh no. How did they get this?"

"What?!" Aster's alarmed tone put Lana right on edge.

"Those are real, accurate schematics of what one of my nanobots looks like, correct serial number algorithm, unique metal alloy, everything. They've got DynaCorp research on how the slurry works, they know every detail of how the replication and construction are done, tissue repair, even how I fly the ship. Everything. And the files seem to have been pulled off of a DynaCorp server during a hack six months ago. All of this is Steele's stuff. He must have stolen bots without my knowledge and done these experiments..."

"You are blackout drunk on the station a lot..." Lana reminded gently.

"I don't- nevermind. Probably my fault, yeah. But this is not good. I'm going to see if I can do a wipe of this data, nobody should have this... Almost there-aah!"

"Aster?" The biomech's face was screwed up in pain, hand hovering near the plug but not pulling it out yet, strangled sounds scraping from her throat.

"Been caught... firewall... burning me out..."

"Then disconnect it!" Lana nearly screamed, lunging for the cord herself. The force with which she slammed herself into Aster's free arm, now extended, holding her at a distance, winded her entirely.

"No! I need to delete that data... Have to... argh!" Not only was the alien's nose starting to bleed, but green streaks of bloodstained tears were also beginning to stain her face.

"It's not worth it! You'll kill yourself!"

"Have... oh... okay, let's go then..." She ripped the cable from its dock and stood up entirely too quickly. "Come on, don't have all day!" She stalked off toward the way they came in, still bleeding from the nose and eyes. No way was she alright, but Lana couldn't push her up into the vent anyway, so might as well let her do it herself.

Aster almost made it all of the way through the vent system to the Infinitas, but upon dropping out of the aperture on the other side wasn't able to keep her feet and crashed to the floor. With the destination in sight, Lana heaved the other girl up and dragged her toward the ship, banging on the outer door. Nova had it open in moments.

"What's she done to herself now?" they asked breathlessly. "It doesn't matter, let's get her in, we need to go! This whole place is going to be in lockdown in a moment." Nova could carry Aster all on their own, and placed her into the strange pod-like contraption Lana had seen upon first entering the ship all those months ago. "Keep an eye on her, I'm going to have to fly this thing, and I'm not sure how good I'm going to be at it..."

They installed themselves into Aster's chair, the locking mechanism biting into their skin, bereft of the usual ports, but their bots began wiring them to the ship's systems almost immediately. The Infinitas lurched into the air and out of the docking bay out into the stars.

"Was it worth it?" Lana asked a nearly-unconscious Aster. She didn't get a response.

[erintoknow]

my body is here and i am inside

fallen hero: rebirth fanfiction Ariadne deals with the aftermath of ‘helping’ Lady Argent find who was responsible for possessing her. ~3.3k words [ao3] 

Prev: [maybe it will break and maybe it won’t]

Title from [Panic Attack by Liza Anne]

content warning for uh, suicidal thinking 

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The wind whips the ends of your jacket about you. Stubbornly hold the halves together rather than zip up. Let the bay air curl around you, toxic smog and all. The Millennial Span Bridge isn’t really meant for foot traffic. There had been plans once, setting up a mini-mall in the bridge supports but the money had dried up not long after the bridge proper was built and the shops never opened.

But the walkway remained. Just had to hop two locked gates. No razor-wire, no electricity. Hardly a real deterrent. By the halfway point you’re high up enough above the water that you can see the occasional boat passing under. The sun is starting to set at this point – it’s been a long day – but you keep your sunglasses on.

Old L.A. would have have never called for a bridge like this, as far as you understand it. But things change when half your geography drops into the sea. There’s a safety railing to run your hand along, because of course there is. No one wants the bad press of your vanity project becoming a hub for jumpers. But it’s half-assed job. Find a joint that hangs down from the river of cars rumbling over your head and you could climb over it pretty easy.

On the other side and there’s even a convenient lip of metal wide enough for you sit on, let your legs dangle over the void. Kicking freely.

Well.

Here you are, Ariadne.

Now what?

It’s been, what? A few weeks? A month? Meeting Ortega in that diner. You haven’t gone back there since. It felt too portentous. And now the rest of the Rangers know you’re here. And you’re ostensibly alive. Hopefully they believe you about being retired. Hopefully Ortega kept quiet about what you babbled on to her about. She’s always been one to understand your need for privacy, but it’s not like she hasn’t screwed up before in the name of trying to ‘help’ you.

It had been a mistaken to listen to her at all. To let her drag you into somebody’s else’s problem. Why? Because you missed her? You miss plenty of things you can’t have. That doesn’t mean you should go for it. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. And then–

You shudder, hug yourself tight as a wave of nausea washes over you again. God. You’re getting sick of that. Sick of feeling helpless. Sick of feeling powerless. Out of control of your own life. Sick of–

             cables, like snakes in the grass,

             coiled around your feet. the red threads wrapped

                                                         around your wrists pull

      tight and move you forward. so much lighter now 

                   that it’s not you that’s moving it

        but then who’s driving?

and then there’s herald’s goofy smiling face and

doesn’t he understand that something is wrong?

                                   somebody, anybody, help

Is that what it’s been like for every person you’ve possessed over the past two years? You want to believe Argent just got some unlucky combination; an unusually strong mind and the need to keep her not entirely under. She was just… unlucky. Sorry honey, you rolled snake eyes. Nothing personal, honest.

But Argent is the only mind you’ve actually seen the after effects for. How it has stuck on her like plaque on teeth, eating away at what’s underneath. You’ve never cared before. As long as no one immediately raised the alarm, what did it matter? Possession? Who would believe them? Nobody would. No one’s ever heard of such an ability in all the years the Hero Drug has been around, fucking up humanity.

But the Rangers would believe it.

Because it happened to them.

Because it happened to you.

Because coiled snakes and red strings wormed their way into your head and pointed your own gun at your head. Because the puppeteer tossed you through a window and over the edge.

How many people have you done this to already?

How many will never feel right again for the rest of their lives?

You lean your head back against the metal mesh of the protective webbing that’s supposed to keep you on the other side. Feel the hexagons of steel press against the back of your skull. Cover your face in your hands. You want to cry, can feel it in your lungs. But your throat’s too tight, your eyes are burning, the tears not coming.

Was it that you didn’t know or have you just been running away from the truth the whole time?

This is what you are now. A monster. Or no, a ghost. That’s cute. Maybe that should be your villain moniker. Or fuck it, maybe you won’t bother with one at all. Just roll with whatever the press calls you.

Or maybe they won’t call you anything because your body will have turned up on the beach, another waterlogged victim eaten by the city of devils.

Julia might be sad for a little bit, but it’s hard to imagine. It feels selfish pretending she’d care about you at all. Seven years is a long time. Maybe– maybe the Farm had been lying to you about her, about what she’d done, but that didn’t change the fact that having you in her life would only make Julia’s worse. Any passing pain she might possibly have over your loss again would be worth sparing her what’s coming down the line.

Chen would be relieved, you’re certain. All that talk about being happy you’re alive. You know a sack of bullshit when it’s thrown in your face. He wants you staying far away from his precious Rangers.

Lady Argent would rather just kill you herself. Or would if knew the truth. Maybe you should tell her. Let her have that closure, something you never got. Would that help her or make it worse? You don’t know. And then maybe she wouldn’t actually kill you. Maybe she’d just hand you back over.

Dr. Mortum would be confused about the sudden disappearance of her new favorite business liaison, you’re sure. But she’s been working in the underground for years. People disappear without warning all the time. She’ll have forgotten Jane before the end of the year.

Jane herself… without you to take care of her, she’ll wither and die, comatose as she is. There’s nothing you can do about that. She was a dead woman on life support before you found her. You just staved off the final verdict by a few years is all.

Are you missing anyone? You think that’s everybody. It’s not exactly a compelling list of reasons to stick around.

What reasons do you have to not to step off anyway?

So you can burn the Farm down? Expose the Directive? If you don’t try no one else will. No one else is in a position to even guess at what’s going on like you are. This project has literally been the only thing holding you together since you escaped their clutches two years ago. Sometimes you screw up and fall asleep instead of jumping into Jane and–

You drag your nails against your scalp, force yourself to swallow. You can feel your heart pounding in your chest, rapid shallow breaths leaving you lightheaded.

At least out here there’s no one that can see you like this.

A lot more people are going to get hurt before this is over. Unless you stop now.

But if you stop you die.

The water’s far below you. Far enough? You’ll break bones against the water tension on impact. Enough to put you out? You’re not sure on the math. If you live, you probably won’t be in any condition to swim. You’ve always wanted to swim, but you’ve never actually put this body in water, would you float? You don’t know. Would you be able to stay composed until you run out of oxygen or would the animal brain take over and send you in a blind panic?

You don’t want to hurt but… maybe you’d deserve it. 

“Enjoying the view?”

You freeze, head in your hands. Slowly you raise your head to find Herald hovering a few feet in front of you. His complete nonchalance at casually defying the pull of gravity feels a little surreal. You stare at him through your tinted lenses, uncomprehending.

Herald tilts his head with an uneasy grin. “Sorry, I was just passing by and thought I saw someone on the bridge. So…”

You close your eyes, breath out. In a way, this is a relief. You can focus all your anger on him instead. He’s obviously lying. ‘Just passing by’. Please. Bullshit. These assholes. As if you needed more proof the Rangers being aware of you now was only going to fill your life with even more problems.

“Are you okay?” Herald frowns and it’s all you can do not to groan. This is absolutely not a conversation you want to go down, and not with goddamn fucking boy-wonder Herald of all people. 

“Were you following me, wonderbread?” 

“Of course not!”

“D–don’t lie to a telepath, genius. Who put you up to this, Ortega?” There’s a tinge of guilt alright. It’s tempting to delve further, just pry the whole thing out of his head. Is Ortega having you tailed then? You didn’t work with her for five years to not have some idea how she likes to operate.

“Ortega has no idea I’m here, honest.” Huh, he’s telling the truth there. You’re not sure what to make of that. But then, that only leaves on other option.

“Oh. S-so it’s Chen then.” Yep, bingo. “What? Did the Marshal want to make sure I got home safe? How kind.” Why can’t these people just leave you alone to die in peace already?

“That’s– that’s not it,” Herald sighs, you can feel his exasperation. There’s a certain satisfaction in getting to knock that unsettling cheeriness out of his head. “Marshal Steel did ask me to look out for you, okay? But I mean it when I say I was just passing by.”

You open your eyes so you can glare at him.

“To be honest… I… kind of lost track of you three blocks from the building.”

“I don’t a–appreciate being followed.”

Herald dips down before returning back to eye level. “How did you know?”

“Of– of course I knew,” you lie, “I’ve been at this for years.”

“Were you always this cautious, back… uh, before?”

You flinch, scratch your neck as you avoid looking at him. “Y–yeah. Absolutely.” He buys the lie, thank god.

“Doesn’t that get tiring?”

Someone laughs, sharp and bitter and you realize it’s yours. Rub your eyes with the back of one hand. “Look. I value my privacy. O–okay?” You try to emphasize the word privacy, hope he’ll get the hint.

“I can respect that,” says Herald, the man who continues to not leave your presence. “Actually, um…” He hunches down, “I’ve been wanted to asking something, if you don’t mind, Sidestep?”

“Okay first; It’s Ariadne. Second; I do mind, actually. B–buzz off.” You flick your finger at him. God, just, go away already. You’ve got short and shorter futures to compare and contrast. 

Herald frowns, shakes his head as he drifts a little closer to you. “Sorry, I can’t do that. Actually, uh–” He looks away from you again, scratching his neck. “You’re kind of technically trespassing now.”

“Are–are you kidding me.” You grip the edge of the lip with your hands, the metal cold to the touch. Would he actually try to catch you if you pushed off? “The Rangers really need to stoop to enforcing fucking trespassing signs?”

“If you need a lift somewhere I could carry–”

You cut him off with a hand gesture. “Absolutely not.” You grind your teeth. What do you need to say to make him go away? “You’re a hero, aren’t you wonderbread? Surely you’ve seen people brooding before.”

The spike of worry as Herald drifts even closer suggests that was maybe the wrong tact to try. “I heard you had a rough time today…?” He ventures, “I mean, from helping Lady Argent.”

“It’s n–n–none of your business.” Pinch the bridge of your nose, pushing the sunglasses back up against your eyes. “In fact, speaking of Argent,” you glare at him, “Shouldn’t you be off taking care of her? Isn’t she your girlfriend?”

That gets Herald to back off a little bit, a sudden backwash of unpleasant memories rushing back against you. “We’re on… a break right now, actually.”

“Probably because your– your priorities are so out of whack,” you snap. And yep, that one stings. He flinches and there’s a flush on his face now.

“She’s… been through a lot, and she just needs her space right now.” The way he talks sounds rehearsed, like he’s parroting what someone else told him. Not so confident now.

“I know perfectly well what’s she’s been through, thanks.”

“Was it… that bad?”

“God, Herald, that’s not my place to talk about. Try asking your partner.”

“I just want to… to understand what she’s going though?” Herald gives you a pleading look and you want to melt through the bridge and die. Is this really going to be your last conversation on earth? Playing therapist to some rich jerkward busybody with girl troubles? Really? This is how you go out? This is pathetic.

You run a hand through your hair, feel all the little knots and curls pull and snap. “You want to ‘understand?’ Then just try fucking listening for once.”

“I can’t listen if she doesn’t talk to me!” The genuine anger gets you by surprise. Herald blinks, and then his face turns beat-red. Ashamed of himself? Huh.

Maybe this is your chance. “Look, just leave me alone, okay? Go handle your own shit.”

Herald sighs, sits down next to you on the lip of the bridge. Goddamnit. “Did you and Charge go through phases like this, back in the day?”

You stare at him for a solid thirty seconds trying to process what he meant.

“Sorry, I just, I know you two had a thing and–”

“We absolutely did not!” You voice breaks and can feel your heart pounding in the back of your throat, “We worked together, that’s it.”

“Oh? I guess I got the wrong impression, I’m sorry.” Herald doesn’t met your death glare, the bastard.

You glare at him in silence and then… a morbid curiosity overtakes you. “What in the hell could–could–could have ever given you that impression?”

“Uh…” Herald balks, and suddenly there’s a dozen different thoughts running through his head and you can’t get a read on any of them. Finally he says, “Well, I mean, there had been a lot of rumors on the usenet forum back in the day?” Rumors!? “But to be honest, I never believed any of it until that first time when we were all together at Argent’s request and you and Charge walked in.” Herald shrugs, “And then I was like, ‘oh, well, that makes sense.’”

You don’t have a response to that. Don’t even know how to start parsing it.

It was so much easier not to care when you only knew these people from news reports or memories.

“So, I know you said you’re… fine – and I believe you, honest.” Herald’s lying again. “But in that case, do you mind if I just… hang out with you, watch the sunset? This isn’t a bad spot.”

You take a deep breath. In. Out. Push up your sunglasses while you rub the tears and salt out of your eyes. God. Did you smear your make-up? Are your scars visible? Shadow exposed? You can feel your heart-rate speed up again. It takes an active effort to let the thought go. Who cares? Ortega’s not here.

“Yeah, sure.” You say. “Kn–knock yourself out.”

You don’t give a damn what Herald thinks.

“Thanks.” You can feel Herald relax a little as he sits a few inches away from you. Not crowding, but close enough.

You close your eyes, sag your shoulders as you hit your head back against the metal railing lattice. “I know what you’re– what you’re doing.”

That gets a spike of alarm from him. God, his thoughts are like an open book. You hate it. 

“I’m just happy to take a breather.”

“D–don’t bullshit me Herald. We’re both adults here.” You turn your head glare straight at him. “If you breath a word of this to anyone, I will find out where you live and fill your bed with thumbtacks.”

“Okay…” Herald looks away from you, uneasy. “Noted.” He fidgets, hands in his lap. “Hey, can I ask you a question?”

You groan. “I can’t stop you,” you lie.

“Why ‘Sidestep’?”

“Huh?” You blink, stare down at the water far below. little waves beckoning you on down. “Oh, well… Why ‘Herald’?”

He cringes, embarrassed? Hah. “It was my management team that came up with it. Focus testing or something? I was just hap–”

“Stop.” You hold up a hand, dismiss the words with a wave. “I d–d–don’t really care that much.”

“Oh. Uh–okay.”

You sit in silence, kicking your legs up and back under the lip. Take a breath. In. Out. “I wanted people to focus on the fighting skills. That it–it was all trained or something. Reading people’s thoughts is… harder if they know you can do it. Th–throw up obstacles, walls.”

“So it was a strategic thing?”

“Well…” You allow yourself a small smile. Still not looking at Herald. “S–something like that. There… there was, uh… person I–I knew around then. Thought it w–was… too dangerous. She asked if I was g–going to to sidestep my way through every fight. So…”

“So it was… a spite thing?”

“Hah! Y–yeah. I guess.”

“How did they take it?”

You frown, trying to think back. “I… I don’t know. I can’t remember.” Did it ever come up? There was like, a year between when you started the name and Chelsea left, wasn’t here? It must have. “Wh–whatever. Spite can get you pre–pretty far in life if you use it right.”

“I don’t know about that…” Something’s buzzing just under Herald’s thoughts and you can’t quite get a read on it. Suddenly the boy’s a mystery, go figure.

You stay there for another hour or so, quietly suffering Herald’s little questions about your career, and it quickly becomes apparent he knows way more than someone who wasn’t there for any of it should. You’re not sure how to feel about that. Other then old. 

When the sun starts to drown in the ocean, you reluctantly agree to let Herald give you a hand back over to the sane side of the railing. He follows with you back to the foot of the bridge, despite your repeated insistence that you were just going straight home and to buzz off already.

You go through four taxi cabs before you feel confident enough that you’ve lost Herald to actually go home.

Home.

It isn’t much, a singular combined bedroom-kitchenette and a tinier bathroom. Pretty sure the complex had been a tourist trap motel once upon a time. It’s yours though, and there’s something surreal about that. You’ve never ‘owned’ an apartment before. You keep telling yourself you’ll properly decorate one day, but it never happens.

Flip on the lights, greet the cockroach as it scurries under the cabinet “Hi Larry,” stagger over to your bed and fall over face down.

Roll over and grab a pillow, clutch it to your chest, draw your legs up into a fetal position. No more possessions ever again. If you can’t work a mental suggestion or rely on a bribe, you’ll just have to find another way. You’re not inflicting that on another person again.

You bury your head in the pillow.

If Herald hadn’t shown up then, would you be here right now?

You don’t want to think about it.

At least these days, when you don’t feel like being you, there’s a solution.

And you don’t have to worry about Jane being scarred for life; you’re the only consciousness she’s got. 

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next: [the space between the finish and the start]