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dollsonmain · 8 months ago

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I showered but apparently I'm not done blabbing.

It's a long one.

So, the way work is set up the other two employees have a task sheet that they follow. I can look at them and see what tasks the two of them do or don't get done. They tend to get up to half done each day and work on the other half the next day, though they often don't get it all done in two days, even.

I don't get a task sheet. I don't know why. Maybe she doesn't feel like I need one because I can generally find something to do, but my coworkers have been there for years, so....

I do think it's funny that I hate making food so much and am officially the sandwich lady, now.

Like, that's my unofficial task sheet.

turn on the tiny hot case

warm up X breakfast sandwiches and put them in the hot case, replace as needed throughout the day

look in the cold case and make as many sandwiches as are needed (this number changes depending on Manager's idea of what "full" means at that time/with the seasons)

keep track of ingredients

when that's done, go and pull/push drinks to the front of the cooler so customers can reach them and fill in the boxed drinks as I can from a small stash that's left outside the cooler, this is different than being "in the cooler", and I only get put "in the cooler" now and then, usually after noon on a long shift when Owner wants to be in the bull pit and Manager shoos me off to do something else so they can talk shop without me hearing

at 8am start exactly 4 hot dogs on the roller and start putting not-breakfast sandwiches in the hot case as space opens up/the breakfast sandwiches sell

at 9, or when they're done, take the hot dogs off the roller, bun them, bag them, and put them into the hot case

clean the roller (I forget this part a LOT and have to do it the next day 😬)

She added "fill the cigarettes" a while back but I generally don't need to because her dad, the owner, seems mildly obsessed with it and it's almost always full. I have a feeling I annoy him by going in and resorting them a bit so that each row of a single type (like there are 3 rows of normal, red Marlboro shorts) are level, whereas he likes to fill one all the way up to the top and leave the others kind of empty, and I find it resorted his way almost every morning. I don't care. There are a few mornings where I've needed to add a bunch but usually don't need to add any at all.

ALL of this is done while also manning the register, which sometimes means none of it gets done because customers have uncanny timing.

But, when it's slow and I get all of that done in an hour or two, I get bored and go around cleaning in places that don't get cleaned or digging around for expired products.

Often I am cleaning the Coffee Bar and where the Slurpee and Gator Ice machines are because those counters tend to be sticky and I don't do sticky. If I happen to touch the counter and it's sticky, I can't focus on anything else until it is not sticky.

Today I got bored and was cleaning, then was done cleaning because I've been cleaning almost every day, though it's surprising just how fast everything gets dirty again... I don't super-clean everything because that's not been my job, it's just something I noticed needed done and did it because I ran out of my own job to do. I even got bored enough to clean the Apple Pay reader device today. I mean, it needed it... But........

I've brought in [half of] a Sponge Daddy (because I cut up my sponges so they last longer) and requested melamine sponges to make cleaning faster and easier, and it's worked, so I run out of cleaning to do.

She came out of the office eventually after doing I don't know what in there for hours (I think they were assembling new RTA furniture in there or something, and her dad was there way earlier than usual), and I said I need a task.

So she was like "You've been really on top of the Coffee Bar (my boredom cleaning), so I think I'm going to give you that job instead of Coworker." and I'm like um.....

Ok......

So today I was taught how to disassemble and clean the cappuccino machine which took an hour because I'd get part of it off and there'd be a customer, get part of it done, customer, etc. I need better tools for that, there are crannies.

But like, she really needs an overnight crew, and a better understanding of what the closing crew should be doing every night.

I don't think she's worked closing in a place that specializes in food prep. I have, and have worked opening at the same place, so I know how both work.

Anyway, closing crew should be filling and stocking the machines, taking all of the drip trays off, taking them in the back to the big sink, and washing them. This is not happening. No one is washing them. They get wiped down, sporadically, and I clean them as well as I can in the mornings, but not washed. Wiping the ones that are powdery is fine, but there are some that dispense creamer and they get gooey. I can't do that in the morning because the store is open, customers are trying to use the machines, and I have to man the register so I can't be elbow deep in dish water or even elbow deep in a machine.

They should also be responsible for cleaning the outsides of the machines, the counters around and behind them, and doing the job I was doing today.

The cappuccino machine parts and all of the drip trays, really anything that gets removed and cleaned should be left out to dry somewhere. There isn't a counter or anything in the back, so they'd probably be piled on the rolling cart on a bed of paper towels or the deli in the bull pit, or the small work area for making sandwiches which always gets used for other things, or something. Just laid out to dry somewhere.

Closing/overnight should also be cleaning the floors, cooler doors, cabinets, filling the cooler racks, etc. so everything is clean and filled before the first customer steps through the door in the morning. Opening shouldn't be walking in and finding muddy footprints, leaves, dirt, empty shelves, needing to sweep... All of that is supposed to be done before customers come in. The first customer of the day should come into a clean, well stocked, fully up and running establishment.

Closing DOES, in theory, turn off the hot case and dispose of any remaining sandwiches, though more than once I've walked in to find the hot case off and sandwiches left in it overnight.

Then morning crew would clean up any drips or dribbles that formed on the counters overnight and put all the trays and parts back before the store opens, start the hot case, warm up the sandwiches, tidy up products on the shelves, etc. etc.

However, I'm the one trying to do all of that other than mopping because we can't have the floor wet while customers are in, after I get there at half-past-opening and am also trying to man the register.

And this kind of sounds like I don't want to do my job, doesn't it? But that's not it at all, it's just that these tasks shouldn't be my job, for the most part.

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fallenrocket · 1 year ago

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Unhatched Observations: Parks and Recreation

After I started to figure out that I was autistic/ADHD, I realized just how many of "my" movies/shows/etc. have Big Neurodivergent Energy. Lately, I've been looking through old posts on my blog about some of these stories, and it's been fun to revisit what I wrote about them as an "unhatched" AuDHDer. They're basically wall-to-wall "I love everything autistic and/or ADHD about you," even if I didn't have the words to articulate that at the time. Something else to file under How Did It Take Me So Long to Realize???

Anyway, here's some of what I wrote about Parks and Rec! (Side note: Leslie and Ben are far from the only ND-coded characters on the show. But they're my favorites, so they're the ones I was mainly writing about.)

Favorite Characters: Leslie Knope

Whether it’s overseeing a crazy-making public forum, raising money for an ambitious new park project, or searching for a rogue possum spotted in the vicinity of the golf course, she consistently puts in 125%. Leslie thrives on solving crises, and she never met an issue she couldn’t tackle head-on, usually armed with a fastidiously-assembled binder on the subject and an increasingly-complex multi-point plan.

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She puts her head for obsessively-detailed minutiae into furthering these goals, and she fights tenaciously to see those goals realized.

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Among her friends/significant others, she’s known for her thoughtful gifts, her love of scrapbooking fond memories, and the irritating degree to which she believes in people and pushes them to be their best. Not to say that work never gets in the way of a relationship or vice versa, but it’s never because Leslie is consciously letting something fall by the wayside. It’s just that she cares about so much that she inevitably loses track of something or someone every now and then, if only for a short while.

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Like many people, her best qualities can just as easily become her worst ones under particular circumstances. She’s very confident and take-charge, and that means she sometimes “steamrolls” over people under the assumption that she knows what’s best. She cares deeply about what she does, but when she inflates the importance of a situation too far beyond what it warrants, the whole thing can spiral out of control and turn into an even bigger mishap. She’s honest to a fault, and she’s been known to unintentionally hinder herself in her refusal to be crafty or diplomatic.

Favorite Characters: Ben Wyatt

While Chris is the chipper good cop ready to approve everything, Ben is the spreadsheet junkie who makes the tough calls and the hard cuts. But that doesn’t mean Ben is the heartless villain Leslie imagines, a la Ebenezer Scrooge or Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life. Rather, he’s exceedingly practical and doesn’t mince words about it—when cities are bankrupt, hard decisions have to be made, and he’s prepared to do it.

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The man named his calculator, bless him.

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He’s not a player like Tom or a “man’s man” like Ron, but Ben is very self-assured. He knows who he is, and he doesn’t mind. So he takes it when others tease him about being nerdy or liking calzones (Pawnee is relentlessly anti-calzone.) When he gets flustered or overwhelmed, he doesn’t play it off or pretend he’s more confident than he is. He openly admits to being afraid of cops, and roller skates are a turn-on for him.

Relationship Spotlight: Ben Wyatt & Leslie Knope

While Leslie comes in hot, determined to crusade against Ben the evil budget-slasher that she believes is champing at the bit to fire everyone, Ben is just a guy doing his job, one who demonstrates a surprisingly-high tolerance for her manic steamroller tendencies from the jump. It isn’t long before they start to get to know each other and immediately develop a friendlier relationship.

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Leslie and Ben, delightfully, are simpatico and complementary at the same time. They’re both hardworking policy wonks with a devotion to government who pay great attention to detail. With Ben, we see that come out in his love for budget minutiae, and nothing makes Leslie happier than filling an enormous binder with every last scrap of information about a planned project. They also share a similar dorky glee for a job well done, a tendency to spiral out when they’re stressed, and a fondness for Model UN. Meanwhile, Leslie is a sunshiny dreamer who uses hyperbole like it’s going out of style and brings an Energizer-Bunny-like determination to the proceedings, while Ben thrives on logic and pragmatism, responding dryly to Leslie’s over-the-top enthusiasm.

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We see how they get along, and what’s more, we really see how they like and admire each other. Yes, they’re both physically-attractive people and that’s part of their attraction to one another (over time, we learn how much Leslie loves Ben’s butt,) but that’s never presented as the reason why they like each other. Instead, first and foremost, they like one another as people, and the love is born out of that.

#fallenrocket #autistic #adhd #neurodivergent #autistic hc #adhd hc #parks and rec #leslie knope #ben wyatt #unhatched observations

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dailyunsolvedmysteries · 2 years ago

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Guest Killed, Nine Injured After Being Thrown From Coaster

On June 25 2023, a train at the Jetline roller coaster attraction at Grona Lund Park in Stockholm, Sweden, derailed, sending passengers on board plunging to the ground below. One guest was killed, and nine more sustained injuries necessitating transport to a local hospital. The scene was described by witnesses at the park as chaotic as the front of the train vehicle at the roller coaster attraction looked as though it jumped off the tracks before coming to an abrupt halt. One train car was left tilting toward the ground below. “The front of the train partly derailed and stopped on the track at a height of between 6 and 8 meters (between 20 and 25 feet),” said Grona Lund Park chief executive Jan Eriksson. “A total of 14 people were on board, of which one person has died, and several are injured.” Three of the individuals were children, each of them with minor injuries. “The car just stops, and people fly out, fall out of the car,” said witness Ziba Assadi, who witnessed the accident as it happened. Assadi was reportedly standing under the coaster tracks, and she saw the wheel assembly of one of the train cars crash to the ground. Other witnesses say that two to three people fell from the ride vehicle, one of whom was able to cling to the track. Photos from the chaotic scene reportedly depict a man sitting below the stopped train atop a beam. “So he sits there straddling [the beam] and waits,” Assadi said. “There was complete panic.” Immediately following the coaster accident, the entire theme park was evacuated. Grona Lund remained closed for seven days as a full investigation into the accident was conducted to determine what caused the train car to derail. Police have also launched a criminal investigation on possible charges of involuntary manslaughter, causing danger to others, and causing bodily harm.

#Grona Lund Park #roller coasters #accidents #theme parks #news

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steambot-shenanigans · 1 year ago

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Steam Powered Giraffe Mechanisms crossover bulletfic

I had an idea for a Steam Powered Giraffe au where Commander Cosmo and the Steam Powered Giraffe heroes formed a crew of space adventurers to track down traces of the necrostar and thwart the tragedies it leaves behind. (Those tragedies of course would be the events of the Mechanisms albums)

But this idea got too big and I don’t know if I ever would have been able to write it. I enjoy thinking about this au, but I would not be able to do it justice with my current writing skill. So as a compromise with myself, here is the plot it would have had in bullet points.

WOW This got WAY LONGER than I thought it would so prepare yourself for that going in.

Beginning/setup

Commander Cosmo’s celebration of defeating the Astronaut is short lived when he realizes that the body of the Astronaut has been possessed by the Necrostar, creating the Necronaut

He decides to assemble a team of heroes (“all of them”) to follow the readings he picked up and try to defeat the necronaut. He feels it is his responsibility as he thinks it was his fault the necronaut exists

While he does this, though, he needs to keep Cosmica close by so he can teach her how to not kill everyone and also supervise her, which she resents a bit, but ultimately understands the purpose of

Cosmo, along with the crew of the SS Alexander go to earth. Cosmo meets with SPG and they tell him about all the heroes they know of, starting with Delilah Morreo who is still alive due to being a wraith

They know that in order to not mess with the timeline, they must take the older heroes out of their timelines after or right before they die. That presents the problem of keeping them alive

Delilah and Cosmo come up with devices to technologically augment the heroes with blue matter and a touch of green.

Delilah learned about some of this engineering technique from a fellow scientist she met a while back who she had to end her research fellowship with once she learned the scientist was a vampire

They rescue Captain Albert Alexander shortly after he sank to the bottom of the sea, using a stealth submarine and brought him back to life with mechanical lungs to replace the ones damaged by water intake

They rescue Rex Marksley in his own home as a disease that left him blind was about to kill him, and give him a new pair of mechanical eyes that can aim even better than his natural eyes. He opts to wear dark goggles over his eyes as he adjusts, and he can see just fine out of them. He didn’t want to be saved, but he was not going to turn down his world in a time of need

They rescue Lilly “Airheart” on the mountainside, leaving only Jimmy’s goggles behind. Lilly already had an engine for a heart, being half plane, and so all Cosmo and Delilah had to do was add a blue matter core to it. Lilly wished she could take Jimmy’s goggles with her as she learns to pilot a spaceship.

Without information on how Roller Skate King, Salgexicon, and Leopold Expiditus died, they cannot take them out of the timeline, and the Suspender man wasn’t much of a hero, so those four got left back on earth

Cosmo entrusts the safety of present day earth with Olly and the Equinox Band (they were already doing it anyway, because technically this timeline’s Cosmo is still in the star)

The rescued heroes freak out about being in space and in the future but eventually get used to it enough to do what they were brought to do

Once Upon a Time in Space

They track traces of the Necronaut to an old, dangerous sector of space in the far future, as well as traces of a matter type similar to red matter, but it’s frequency is slightly higher

They discover that King Cole is using a new thing called Orange Matter to keep himself alive and create Rose Red clones fueled by the war he eternally wages. It is unsure whether the war fuels the orange matter, or if the orange matter just makes everyone want to go to war

The Necronaut’s meddling would set this up to be a tragedy, so Cosmo’s team intervened

Because most of them cannot die, when the defense grid is brought down around New Constantinople, it is the crew of the SS Alexander that go into the caverns below the palace and confront King Cole.

Captain Albert Alexander fought off the Three Little Pigs with the help of Rav, and at the same time

Rex Marksley brought down King Cole with a single shot right through the heart.

Commander Cosmo breaks through the life pod containing Rose

Together they personally escort Rose back to Cinders, and meet Snow on the way

They collect the red matter and store it in a lead lined container for later study, but investigation reveals there used to be more.

Tales speak of a mysterious figure that talked to King Cole and showed him how to use a natural resource of New Constantinople to extend his life. Some people say the figure is the devil

Ulysses Dies at Dawn

Acheron run on purple matter, which symbolizes desire

There used to be some in the vault, and the radiation still remains, pulling in certain suits and olympians, making them sure they want what’s inside

The radiation itself manifested a seed’s simple desire to grow into a tree

Our heroes seek an audience with Hades who is very interested in their story and does not seem to be who they say they are

Though Hades won’t help, they did learn a bit about their plan and go to the vault before the suits

Gidget takes the trial of wits

Captain Albert Alexander took the trial of strenght

Cosmica passed the trial of song

Lily took the trial of love and came right back to life after the contraption killed her

They see it’s just a tree, and close the vault again

They tell the suits that it’s just a tree

Life in the City goes on

“Is that all? Is the tragedy averted?”

“This whole place is a living tragedy”

They confiscate the purple matter and help negotiate positive social change (it helps when you have two glowy people that could destroy the planet in an instant)

High Noon Over Camelot

Needless to say, both Rex and Rav are excited about the next destination

Though the latter is disappointed that the solution to this particular tragedy is not blowing up the sun before the station can fall into it

Scans of the station reveal broken communication systems as well as where the command center was and a life sign indicating someone in stasis, as well as a bunch of other life signs

Scans also reveal a Matter type that by process of elimination can be assumed to be yellow

To not startle the inhabitants, the human looking people (Lilly, Delilah, Captain, and Rex) go into the main station to talk to the people about finding a solution (Lilly and Delilah have to wear cloaks but at least they’re not green)

Rav, and cosmo go below to look for the person in stasis, leaving Cosmica alone with Booplax and Gidget as a test of her ability to not destroy things when left to her own devices

Cosmo destroys the gun turrets guarding the captain’s cabin and they find and talk to Captain David Robert Matthea, who tells them about the GRAIL and the problems with the station

Rex, Captain, Delilah, and Lilly meet Merlin, hear his prophecies (he is very confused that they are here. He did not Foresee that), and Lilly talks to the ghouls while Rex and Captain talk to the townsfolk

They reconvene and Delilah and Lilly talk about how Ghouls have their own culture and how they raised a human as their own

Rex and Captain talk about the townsfolk’s prejudice and the problems of living on the station

They try to educate each side about the other, and get noticed by Mordred and they work together to try for peace with the ghouls, but Gawain and the pendragons aren’t convinced

Delilah investigates the Siege seat and determines it’s purpose

About this time, Rav and Cosmo come back up through the saloon entrance, shocking a lot of people.

The commotion draws the rest of the team and Cosmo imputs the key and explains to the pendragon gang about what’s going on

They are inclined to believe a glowy person that just popped out of the floor, but that doesn’t mean they think he should declare himself captain

The pendragons eventually agree that Arthur should be captain and they get the station out of the decaying orbit around the sun

In celebration, Mordred reveals that he is Arthur’s son, and explains the whole being trans thing

Using the grail, they fix some of the problems with the station, and as people have less problems, they become more open to diplomacy

Having a son that’s living proof that Ghouls are not all bad also does not hurt

On the way out, Merlin asks for a ride in their spaceship, the crew is surprised he knows what a spaceship is until he reveals that he’s not from the station, nor is he actually named Merlin

Leaving the station they look for where the yellow matter radiation readings were coming from and find it was inside the sun.

As the sun radiated the station with heat, the yellow matter inside radiated the station with fear, turning beings who were exposed to long into things that elicited fear, and causing the townsfolk with less but still significant radiation to fear each other and fear those who were different

Cosmica and Cosmo enter the star together to take the yellow matter out and carefully contain it

The crew help Merlin Brian find his ship using readings from his own self regenerating technology which seems to run on green and blue matter as well

The crew get to know Brian a bit and they swap stories

Meeting with the Mechanisms

The SS Alexander is given permission to dock on the Aurora once Brian’s transmission goes through

Brian introduces them to each other

“So you’re the ones who have been ruining our perfectly good tragedies!”

Conflict, arguing

There’s plenty of tragedy in space, find something else is the general consensus, as well as, a story doesn’t have to be completely true for it to matter and be a good story

They did have one more story they were looking into though and when Cosmo hears about it, he knows it will be their final stand

The Bifrost Incident

The heroes go to Yggdrasil

The mechanisms don’t get involved because it could still go tragically

Cosmo and the Necronaut meet in a dream where the Necronaut brags about his final plan and ends up revealing that his plan involves Odin

The crew head to Asguard and try to convince Odin to not launch the train but she cannot be convinced, the Necrostar has been whispering to her, though she knows it by a different name.

The Necronaut was made of green matter.

It took blue matter energy from the conflict it orchestrated between SPG and the Space Gaint, as well as the Sky Sharks.

It got Red Matter from Commander Cosmo’s core when it tried to kill him

It got orange matter from New Constantinople, far in the future when it obtained some of the substance in return for teaching the king how to use the rest to live forever, though it did not tell him the affect it would have on his mind

It got purple matter from the City, buried amongst the roots of a tree, and once again showed an ambitious young man how to use it to get what he most desired

It got yellow matter from a burning orb of fear, and on the way out, pulled a space station just close enough that it would start to fall into the sun, gradually.

Now it had a whole rainbow, creation and destruction, fear and desire, passion and death, and it looked a bit different

And Odin intended to launch a train right into it

Nothing about the train or the ritual was what it wanted. What it really cared about was the people on the train, and the tragedy they could cause

One final tragedy, if done right, combined with the power of a rainbow of matter, would make the Necronaut unstoppable

Odin launches the train

The crew manage to get on the train but they don’t know how to stop it.

Relying on old faithful, they begin looking for signs of the beginnings of a tragedy.

It is difficult because they all look strange now, but they split up to do their best

Cosmica and Cosmo exit the train and are inside the swirling rainbow of the necronaut’s new form. They want to try talking to him

The rest of the crew talk to as many people as possible and poke around with Gidget hacking into things and they find Loki

A person with an orange streak in their hair and no memories sounds like it could lead to tragedies

Delilah tries to use an alchemical compound with blue matter to restore her memories but it is temporary, and what she says doesn’t make sense

See Thor outside of Loki’s cabin, Thor goes in, gets mad and asks them about it, they tell him what they learned

Thor goes to confront Odin, the others follow

The crew take out the guards to protect Thor but try to convince him to not kill Loki

They listen to him about Balder and explain about how the train is Very Bad and Loki was right for trying to stop it

Thor asks for proof and Rav just points out the window where cosmo and Cosmica are fighting a physical manifestation of the necronaut

Cosmica pulls a “he’s still in there” and tries to bring back the Astronaut by singing a bit of Soliton

For a moment, it seems like it worked, and the monstrous necrostar form turns into the Astronaut

Cosmica holds his face in her hands and tells him she missed him

The Astronaut smiles for a moment before his face falls

“You let me die.”

Cosmica pulls back, letting go of his hands but he grabs her and pulls her in with a look of rage on his face

“You let me DIE!” His sonic voice sends shockwaves that knock cosmo back a few feet and shake the train

Back on the train, Thor believes the crew but doesn’t know how to stop this from going badly, neither does anyone else

Out of ideas, they go back to Loki and find Sygn

They talk about the train stuff and Sygn comes with them to investigate the engine room and brings Loki

They see Kvasir and the altar but before they can panic, Gidget or Delilah warns that pulling him out would cause him to bleed out

They investigate the controls and try to gather first aid supplies

No one can make heads or tails of what the controls do so they decide to take Kvasir out

Surely messing with the system is the opposite of what the necronaut wants!

Things go wrong. They try to patch up kvasir but he’s loosing too much blood, thrashing, and he dies

The gears warp and the train goes weird

Squamous things appear on the train, caused by the rainbow Matter of the Necronaut seeping in either on purpose or on accident and everything is a blue of color and fear and destruction and desire and death and creation and passion

Back outside of the train, the astronaut shakes with rage as Cosmica tries to explain herself

He won’t listen, and ends up monologuing about how Cosmica betrayed him and the necrostar showed him how powerful he could be if he joined it, how he could get revenge on her and Cosmo for ruining his cosmic love, but how this final tragedy will once and for all achieve his goal, he and the necrostar will become one for good and he will always be the speed of light

The Crew on the train rush to save as many people as possible, leaving only Lilly behind with Loki and Sygn in the engine room. Now that the chaos of the train is unleashed, the energy of all the matter types in the train restores Loki’s memory

Thor continues through the train to confront Odin and Rav goes with him to help even the odds

In the engine, Loki and Sigyn realize that if the train doesn’t have blood, it will arrive in Midguard and could take the evil it’s passed through with it, and they go to unhitch the engine but just then, Cosmica is thrown into the engine car from above by the Necronaut, ripping the ceiling open a bit

Cosmica sees what Loki and Sigyn were about to do and warns them against it

“You shouldn’t have to sacrifice the person you love, not if there’s another way. And there’s always another way”

The Astronaut is surprised to hear this, it seems to get through to him, if even a little, though the Necrostar in him tries to fight it

Seeing an opening, Cosmica gives a good apology for letting him die and appeals to his humanity

He has another “what have I done” moment and lets Cosmica and Cosmo separate him from the Necrostar fragment which they contain

Without the Necrostar fragment keeping him alive, he finally perishes for good and Cosmica kisses him as he takes his final breaths. “I won’t leave you this time”

Epilogue

The bifrost/necrostar collapses without the core fragment to keep it together

Thor and Rav defeat Odin with the power of the explosives that Rav always seems to have on him, but it shatters the windows of the observation deck and they are holding on for dear life

Cosmo and Cosmica bring the train back to ground

They go back to earth to share the good news and figure out what to do with a handful of immortal people

#the astronaut spg #steam powered giraffe #spg fanfic #bullet fic #rex marksley #captain albert alexander #airheart #commander cosmo #the daughter of space #delilah morreo #ravaxis starburner

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piratesexmachine420 · 5 months ago

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Politifact says: Mostly True!

First: Roller Coaster Tycoon's graphics were done by an artist named Simon Foster, and QA testing was done by both Sawyer's friends and family and dedicated teams at Hasbro.

This shouldn't be a surprise: even in today's indie space, with tools and talents abound, it's very rare for a game to actually be entirely a single person's work. Undertale, Dwarf Fortress, Braid, etc. -- all of these famous 'solo games' had other people working on things like the artwork, or the sound design, or the story, or the design, or something. Just because the same person did all the design and all the programming, doesn't mean they're the only person who deserves credit for their work.

Second: Roller Coaster Tycoon was not written entirely in IA-32 assembler. Remember, this is 1999. This is a Windows application. The days of 16-bit Real Mode DOS and BIOS boot games are long dead; if you want to draw a window on the screen, you have to talk to Windows. Heck, if you want to load a file you're gonna have to talk to Windows in some way -- direct drive access isn't something that the OS will just expose to any program! This is done either via the dynamic link libraries in System32 or via wrappers around those same libraries.

Likewise, if you want to do portable, performant 2D graphics and sound in 1999, your options are:

DirectX

Slower, objectively worse software rendering via (again) the Windows API

Fucking off

and that's it. This isn't 1982! If you want to draw something to the screen, or play a sound effect, or read input from the keyboard, or do any kind of I/O at all, you have to talk to a library. Roller Coaster Tycoon was not an exception.

Furthermore, while the bulk of the game (something like 99%, according to Chris Sawyer's webpage) was written in IA-32 assembler, the parts of the game talked to these libraries were written in C. Sawyer may have been eccentric, but he wasn't insane. These were pretty damn complicated APIs! Lots of big data structures being passed around, lots of state to keep track of, etc. It was technically possible to interface with them without C, but it would've been a complete pain in the ass for literally no benefit.

It was still a hell of an accomplishment, don't get me wrong.

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Engineered for Strength: X-Track Rail Forming Solutions from Jugmug

In the world of industrial infrastructure and manufacturing, reliability and precision are non-negotiable. Whether it’s for logistics, warehouse automation, or sliding track systems, X-Track rails play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth, durable, and aligned motion. Recognizing the need for advanced, reliable solutions, Jugmug RollForming has engineered a cutting-edge machine that meets the evolving standards of the industry – the X-Track Rail Roll Forming Machine.

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Jugmug RollForming is a name that has come to symbolize quality, innovation, and performance in the roll forming sector. With decades of experience, Jugmug’s state-of-the-art machinery and deep industry expertise make them the preferred partner for manufacturers across India and beyond. The X-Track Rail Roll Forming Machine is yet another milestone in their legacy of excellence.

What is an X-Track Rail, and Why Does It Matter?

An X-Track rail is a type of steel rail used in a variety of industrial applications – such as sliding doors, warehouse racking systems, overhead tracks, and heavy-duty linear movement mechanisms. These tracks must be straight, strong, and precisely formed to ensure durability and seamless operation over time.

Given their structural importance, the manufacturing of these rails cannot afford inaccuracies. This is where Jugmug RollForming’s technology shines, offering machines designed to handle high-strength materials with precision and speed, while reducing waste and manual intervention.

Designed for High-Performance Manufacturing

Jugmug’s X-Track Rail Roll Forming Machine is the result of intensive R&D, expert craftsmanship, and a focus on real-world applications. Here's why it stands out in the market:

1. Precision Forming for Consistent Quality

The machine uses advanced servo technology, computer-controlled roll stands, and optimized tooling geometry to form profiles with high dimensional accuracy. This ensures consistent quality across batches, reducing rejection rates and post-processing efforts.

2. Heavy-Duty Construction for Longevity

Engineered with robust frames, wear-resistant rollers, and industrial-grade electronics, the machine is built to operate 24/7 in demanding environments. Jugmug’s machines are tested for durability, ensuring minimum maintenance and a long operational life.

3. Customizable Profile Options

Not all industries require the same type of X-Track rails. Jugmug RollForming offers fully customizable solutions—profile width, depth, and material thickness can all be tailored to suit client needs, whether it's for standard or heavy-duty track systems.

4. Automated Operation for High Efficiency

Equipped with PLC and HMI-based control systems, the machine allows for automated feeding, punching, cutting, and stacking – all integrated into a smooth, synchronized process. This minimizes manual handling, increases throughput, and ensures operator safety.

Application-Ready Tracks for Diverse Industries

Jugmug’s X-Track Rail Roll Forming Machine is designed to serve a wide range of sectors, including:

Warehouse & Material Handling Systems: For overhead conveyors, track gates, and load-bearing rails.

Automotive Assembly Lines: Where precise and strong track systems are crucial for robotics and movable parts.

Industrial Sliding Doors & Gates: For smooth motion and structural reliability in factories and logistics hubs.

Agricultural Equipment: Used in heavy sliding components or mobile rack systems.

Each rail produced by Jugmug’s machines is application-ready, ensuring minimal post-processing and quicker time-to-market for manufacturers.

Why Choose Jugmug RollForming?

When investing in industrial equipment, the machine is just one part of the equation. Jugmug RollForming delivers a complete ecosystem of support, customization, training, and after-sales service, making it a dependable partner for growth.

Proven Expertise

With years of experience in manufacturing roll forming machines, Jugmug understands the challenges manufacturers face. Their machines are designed with inputs from real production floors, making them practical, adaptable, and efficient.

Cutting-Edge Technology

From CAD-based roll design to CNC machining of parts, every machine is crafted using the latest technology. The result? Fewer breakdowns, tighter tolerances, and superior performance.

End-to-End Support

Jugmug offers installation assistance, operator training, remote diagnostics, and maintenance support to ensure that their machines continue to deliver value long after installation.

Made in India – Built for the World

All Jugmug RollForming machines, including the X-Track Rail Roll Forming Machine, are proudly made in India, supporting the Make in India initiative. But their quality and performance meet international standards, making them a trusted choice for global clients too.

Conclusion: Strength That Moves Industry Forward

In today's competitive industrial landscape, manufacturers need machines that go beyond basic output—they need machines that empower growth, ensure quality, and deliver long-term performance. Jugmug RollForming’s X-Track Rail Roll Forming Machine is a testament to that philosophy.

Engineered for strength, designed for efficiency, and built for the future – Jugmug continues to lead the roll forming industry with innovation, reliability, and a customer-first approach.

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Top 5 Outdoor Projects You Can Tackle with a Small Compactor

Revamping your outdoor space is one of the most satisfying ways to add value, functionality and beauty to your home. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a weekend warrior, having the right tools can make or break your project. A compacting machine—often overlooked—can dramatically streamline the groundwork and deliver professional-level results. While large construction jobs rely on industrial rollers, many backyard projects are perfectly suited for a smaller, more nimble solution.

Let’s explore five rewarding outdoor upgrades you can confidently complete with the help of a small compactor.

1. Laying a New Driveway or Carport Base

Replacing or installing a driveway doesn't necessarily require a construction crew. If you're looking to lay gravel or pavers, getting the base layer right is crucial. A poorly compacted foundation leads to uneven settling, water pooling, and premature cracking.

With a compacting tool, you can compress crushed rock or road base evenly across the entire driveway area. The benefit? It prevents future shifting, reduces erosion, and gives your surface the structural integrity it needs. Even if you’re only refreshing a gravel carport, using a plate compactor helps the aggregate lock in place, creating a neat, finished look.

When spreading base material, work in small sections and go over each one multiple times. This ensures a denser foundation and limits the risk of future potholes—saving you from costly fixes down the track.

2. Building a Paver Patio or Garden Path

There’s something timeless about pavers—they add elegance and practicality to outdoor spaces. However, the secret to a long-lasting paver installation isn’t just the layout or materials; it’s the base preparation.

After excavating the area and laying a bedding layer of crushed stone and sand, use a plate compactor to press the materials tightly together. This reduces air gaps and provides a solid platform to support the weight of the pavers, furniture, and foot traffic.

Once the pavers are laid, running the compactor over the surface (with a mat attached to prevent chipping) helps set them into position and drives sand between the joints for stability. A well-compacted paver area resists weeds, reduces movement, and creates a beautifully level surface.

This is where small compactor hire in wollongong becomes an accessible and cost-effective way to get professional results without investing in heavy machinery.

3. Preparing Ground for a Shed or Outdoor Studio

Outdoor storage or hobby spaces are more popular than ever. Whether it’s a tool shed, artist retreat or backyard gym, every structure needs a firm, level base to remain safe and functional.

After clearing the area and marking out your slab dimensions, lay down a crushed rock base and compress it using a small compactor. Compacting each layer before adding more material is essential—it prevents future settling and provides uniform support for a concrete slab or timber foundation.

For added longevity, consider using a moisture barrier and gravel with good drainage properties. When compacted properly, this combination prevents water from seeping under your structure, reducing the risk of rot, mildew, and movement over time.

If you're assembling a prefab shed kit, this groundwork preparation ensures that everything fits together as it should—doors close smoothly, panels remain square, and there's no sagging from a shifting base.

4. Creating a Raised Garden Bed or Retaining Wall Base

Raised beds are a garden favourite, allowing you to control soil quality, improve drainage, and reduce bending and kneeling. But their success starts below the surface. A stable base will keep your garden bed or retaining wall upright and aligned—especially important in sloped areas.

For timber or stone edging, first level the area, then add a compacted layer of road base or crushed stone. This stops timber frames from sinking into soft soil or shifting after rainfall. If you're building a retaining wall, a compacted trench base gives the structure the footing it needs to handle lateral soil pressure.

Without compacting the base, your project may start strong but lean, bow, or sink over time. The right groundwork extends the life of your hardscape and maintains its neat appearance, even after years of weathering and seasonal changes.

5. Installing Artificial Turf

Synthetic grass has become increasingly popular across Australian homes—it’s low-maintenance, pet-friendly and looks green all year round. But to achieve that lush, natural look, sub-base preparation is everything.

After digging out your area to the proper depth, install layers of crushed rock and crusher dust. Using a small plate compactor between each layer prevents the surface from becoming spongy or uneven. It’s especially important around high-traffic zones like entertainment areas or kids' play spaces.

When compacted correctly, your artificial turf will lie flat, drain effectively, and remain firmly in place—giving you a lawn that looks fantastic and functions just like the real thing.

Don’t forget to lightly compact the final layer of infill sand after the turf is installed. This helps the grass blades stand upright and improves overall surface feel.

Why a Small Compactor is the Ultimate Backyard Upgrade Tool

The beauty of a small plate compactor lies in its versatility and ease of use. Unlike bulky rollers or industrial-grade tampers, these units are designed for DIY projects, tight corners, and manageable load sizes. You don’t need specialist training to operate one, and in just a weekend, you can dramatically improve the quality and longevity of your outdoor upgrades.

From patios to pathways, decks to garden beds, almost every outdoor project benefits from proper compaction. Skipping this step may not be noticeable right away—but months down the line, issues like erosion, instability, or surface dips begin to appear. By investing a bit more time and effort upfront, you save money, avoid frustration, and achieve a polished finish that lasts.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're planning a major transformation or simple home improvement, smart groundwork sets the foundation for success. Compacting might not be the most glamorous part of the job, but it’s arguably the most important. With the right machine, even first-time renovators can tackle ambitious outdoor projects with confidence.

If you’re looking to elevate your landscaping or structural builds, consider renting the right tools for the job. It's a smart, affordable way to access professional equipment and improve the outcomes of your work.

So go ahead—turn that patchy backyard into a place of pride. With a compacting tool in your arsenal, the possibilities are wide open.

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Top Automotive Conveyor System Manufacturers in the UK: Driving Innovation in Industrial Automation

The automotive industry thrives on speed, efficiency, and precision. At the heart of these capabilities lies a robust material handling system – and nothing plays a more crucial role than automotive conveyor systems. In the UK, several manufacturers are leading the charge, offering state-of-the-art conveyor solutions tailored to the demands of automotive assembly lines.

Whether it's for transporting engines, chassis, or assembled components, automotive conveyor systems help streamline production, reduce human error, and improve overall safety. This blog highlights some of the top automotive conveyor system manufacturers in the UK and what sets them apart in the market.

1. L.B. Foster Automation

L.B. Foster stands out for its advanced material handling systems and turnkey solutions for automotive manufacturing. They offer everything from belt conveyors to robotic integration systems, ensuring smooth production flow.

Key Features:

Custom-built systems for specific automotive applications

Integration with robotics and IoT sensors

In-house engineering and support

2. Conveyor Units Ltd

As one of the UK’s leading conveyor manufacturers, Conveyor Units Ltd supplies a wide variety of roller conveyors and chain conveyors ideal for automotive plants. Their robust systems are designed to handle high-load components with precision.

Why Choose Them:

Proven track record in automotive installations

Modular and scalable designs

UK-wide service and support

3. Amber Industries

Amber Industries specialises in overhead and floor conveyor systems, perfect for complex automotive assembly environments. Their Autotrack™ systems are widely used in paint shops and final assembly lines.

Highlights:

Overhead chain conveyors for body shops

Floor-mounted solutions for heavy loads

Custom control systems

4. Automotion Components

Known for their high-precision solutions, Automotion Components delivers modular conveyor systems designed to be easily integrated into any automotive production line. They also provide extensive spare parts and upgrade options.

Notable Offerings:

Modular belt and slat conveyors

Compact, space-saving designs

Comprehensive parts catalogue

5. Monk Conveyors

With decades of experience in the UK automation sector, Monk Conveyors provides tailored solutions for the automotive industry. Their systems improve production efficiency while maintaining strict safety standards.

Features Include:

Pallet conveyor systems

Transfer units and robot interfacing

Advanced control systems

Why Automotive Conveyor Systems Matter

Automotive conveyor systems are more than just a means of transport — they are central to lean manufacturing strategies. From just-in-time delivery to synchronized workflows, these systems reduce downtime, improve productivity, and support the complex logistical needs of modern automotive plants.

Conclusion

When choosing an automotive conveyor system manufacturer in the UK, it’s crucial to consider experience, scalability, and the ability to customize solutions to your production line. The companies listed above are leading the way in innovation and reliability, helping UK-based automotive manufacturers stay competitive in a fast-paced global market.

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Cabinet Repair Man: Tips to Restore and Refresh Cabinets

Cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms see a lot of daily use, and it shows. Scratches, loose hinges, peeling finishes, or warped doors can leave even sturdy cabinets looking worn out. Instead of ripping out all your cabinets for new ones, hiring a skilled cabinet repair man often makes more sense.

A pro can fix damage, restore finishes, and even update your cabinet style for far less than full replacement. You'll not only save money, but you'll keep your space looking sharp and functional with less mess and stress. Investing in cabinet repairs helps extend the life of your cabinets and keeps your kitchen or bathroom looking its best without unnecessary waste.

What Does a Cabinet Repair Man Do?

A cabinet repair man takes care of everything from fixing wobbly doors to giving tired, old cabinets a brand-new look. These pros handle small fixes and major repairs across all kinds of cabinet materials—whether you have solid wood, laminate, or painted MDF. Their work covers both the structure and the style so your kitchen or bathroom works well and looks inviting.

Structural Repairs and Hardware Replacement

Cabinets take a beating over the years—from jammed drawers to loose handles and banged-up corners. A skilled cabinet technician tackles these common headaches, keeping your cabinets sturdy and useful.

Typical services include:

Hinge repairs and alignment: If cabinet doors sag or won’t close right, repair techs adjust or replace hinges. They use specialized screws for three-way adjustments so doors swing smooth and close flush.

Drawer slide repair: Broken or sticking drawers are fixed by lubricating metal tracks, swapping out worn plastic rollers, or installing entirely new slide assemblies.

Handle and knob replacement: Stripped screw holes, missing pulls, or outdated handles are swapped for new, secure options.

Box and door repairs: Cracks, water warping, holes, or splinters in the cabinet box or doors can be patched, straightened, or rebuilt so everything lines up like it should.

It’s not just about quick fixes. When wood is damaged by moisture, pests, or heavy impact, a cabinet repair man may need to cut out affected areas, replace sections, and seal them to prevent future problems. Cabinets that shift due to foundation settling are realigned by shimming and refastening hardware. All repairs use sturdy materials that blend in with your existing cabinets, no matter if they’re oak, maple, pine, or composite.

Refinishing and Refacing Cabinets

Sometimes, what your cabinets need most is a fresh face. Instead of gutting the whole kitchen, repair pros use refinishing and refacing techniques to restore beauty and protect surfaces.

Refinishing usually means:

Deep cleaning and sanding to remove grime or scuffs.

Staining or painting for a fresh color or to bring back original wood tones.

Adding a sealer or topcoat to resist moisture and scratches.

Refacing goes a step further:

Swapping old cabinet doors or drawer fronts for new ones, often in a modern style or wood species.

Applying high-quality veneers to exposed cabinet frames and sides.

Upgrading hardware for easy-open doors with a stylish flair.

These updates work wonders for cabinets made from any material—wood, laminate, or painted. Homeowners love this route because it improves both looks and longevity without the big price tag or long wait of replacing everything.

Custom Upgrades and Modernization

Cabinet repair isn’t just about fixing what’s broken—it’s also about making upgrades that reflect how you use your home today.

Popular requests include:

Modern hardware installation: Soft-close hinges, under-cabinet lighting, or sleek pulls give even older cabinets a current look and feel.

Eco-friendly finishes: Water-based stains or low-VOC paints update cabinets with less impact on indoor air quality and the environment.

Storage improvements: Drawer organizers, lazy Susans, and pull-out shelves deliver custom solutions for tidier, more usable spaces.

Many pros keep up with design trends so they can recommend upgrades that match the latest looks, whether it’s a two-tone painted finish or a minimalist shaker door. Repairs and updates are tailored to your cabinet’s material type and finish, so everything fits together seamlessly.

A cabinet repair man does much more than patch up problems—they bring your cabinets back to life and adapt them to your needs. Whether you want to fix, refinish, or modernize, a pro helps extend the life and style of your cabinetry, saving you money and hassle.

How to Choose the Right Cabinet Repair Professional

Getting your cabinets fixed right the first time means finding someone who knows their way around wood, hardware, finishes, and custom details. With so many contractors and handymen advertising cabinet repair, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by choices. Instead of leaving things to chance, use a focused approach to pick the best pro for your home and budget. Here’s how to start.

Researching and Vetting Local Experts

Don’t settle for just any repairman. Finding the right fit starts with gathering recommendations and doing a bit of detective work.

Ask friends, neighbors, or your local hardware store for referrals. People who have had good (or bad) experiences speak honestly about the quality and attitude of the repair person.

Check online reviews on sites like Google, Yelp, or Angi. Consistent good feedback is a strong sign, but also scan for how the pro handles any complaints.

Look for proof of experience by asking for before-and-after photos of past repairs. The best cabinet repair pros have a well-documented portfolio and are proud to share it.

A well-reviewed repair professional values reputation. Check their website or social media for photos and stories about past jobs. Be cautious about anyone who can’t show recent work or who dodges your questions about experience.

Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring

Talking in detail with your potential cabinet repair man helps prevent surprises later. Ask clear questions to find out:

Are you licensed and insured? Insist on both. Licensed pros know codes, while proper insurance protects you if things go wrong.

What kind of repairs do you specialize in? There’s a big difference between patching wood, aligning doors, and full refinishing.

Have you worked on my type of cabinets before? Different materials (solid wood, MDF, laminate) require different skills and products.

What is your process, step by step? Listen for details on prep, cleaning, sanding, repairing, painting or finishing, and cleanup.

How long will the repair take? Pin down an estimated timeline, and ask how they’ll keep your space safe and protected during the work.

Which products or finishes do you use? High-grade primers and water-resistant finishes last longer and look better.

Do you offer a warranty? A solid repair professional stands by their work for at least a year.

Can I see references or talk to past clients? The right pro has customers who are willing to vouch for them.

These questions give you a sense of the repair person’s skill, honesty, and reliability. Reliable pros answer willingly and clearly, with nothing to hide.

Balancing Cost, Quality, and Customization

A cabinet repair job should be a good investment, not just a quick fix. Here’s how to make sure you get your money’s worth:

Get detailed, written estimates from at least two or three professionals. Compare not only the price, but what’s included—type of materials, repair steps, and finish quality.

Watch for red flags. Super low bids can mean one of two things: the pro cuts corners or uses cheap products. Missing details or vague answers about materials, prep, or timing are warning signs.

Weigh quality over price. Quality craftsmanship lasts longer, feels sturdier, and looks sharper. Cheap repairs often need fixing again within a year or two.

Ask about customization options. Good pros can color-match, add new hardware, or recommend upgrades to fit your taste and needs.

Review warranties. Trustworthy repair pros aren’t afraid to guarantee their work. A warranty signals confidence and real accountability.

Focus on clear, transparent communication. Ask for a detailed breakdown rather than a simple “flat fee.” Trust your instincts—if communication is easy and answers make sense, you’re one step closer to the right choice.

With the right research, honest questions, and smart comparison, you can hire a cabinet repair man who brings your cabinets back to life and fits your budget.

Understanding Costs and Value of Cabinet Repair

Budgeting for cabinet repair shouldn't feel like a guessing game. Knowing the typical price ranges, what factors affect your estimate, and when it makes sense to repair, reface, or replace your cabinets helps you focus your investment for long-term results. Let's break down the costs and value so you can plan the best move for your home and wallet.

Average Costs for Common Cabinet Repairs

Cabinet repairs vary widely depending on the size of your kitchen, the scope of work, and the type of updates you want. Here’s a look at current national average price ranges for some of the most common cabinet repair and restoration services:

Minor Repairs

Fixing hinges, drawer slides, or replacing a single panel: $15–$150 per item

Small patching of scratches or chips: $50–$250 per job

Cabinet Refinishing

Stripping, sanding, and applying stain or paint to existing cabinets: $2,000–$4,500 for an average kitchen

National average: about $3,100

Complexity (like ornate trim or islands) bumps the price higher

Cabinet Refacing

New doors and drawer fronts, veneer on boxes, hardware: $4,000–$10,500 depending on kitchen size

Most jobs land between $6,000–$9,000

Refacing is about 50–70% cheaper than full replacement

Major Structural Restorations

Fixing water damage, replacing cabinet boxes, or challenging repairs: $500–$2,500+ per cabinet

Full kitchen replacements: often $25,000+ for mid-range materials

Hidden expenses—like hardware upgrades, glass inserts, or special finishes—can also impact your final bill. Always ask for a detailed written estimate with line items for labor and materials, so you’re not blindsided later.

Factors Influencing Cabinet Repair Costs

Why do costs swing so much between homes? Four critical factors make the biggest difference:

Cabinet Material

Solid wood repairs cost the most. They need experienced hands and matching stains.

Laminate or MDF is cheaper but can be tricky to patch if there’s deep damage.

Cabinet Size and Layout

Larger kitchens, islands, or lots of tall uppers mean more material and time.

Customization and Finish

Fancy edge details, glass panels, roll-out shelves, or upgrades like soft-close hardware raise labor and part costs.

Painted cabinets typically cost 10–15% more to repair or refinish than stained ones because painting is labor-heavy.

Damage Severity

Light touch-ups run cheap and quick.

Water, mold, or structural fixes take more time—often requiring partial rebuilds.

Labor rates also crank up your bill, especially in cities or for highly skilled woodworkers. Expect to pay $75–$150 per hour for specialized labor, with premiums for emergencies or challenging jobs.

You may also see price swings based on:

Accessibility (e.g., cramped spaces cost more)

Urgency or after-hours work

Multiple cabinets or bulk discounts

When to Repair, Reface, or Replace Cabinets

Deciding whether to repair, reface, or replace comes down to your cabinet’s condition, your budget, and the results you want. Here’s how most homeowners make the call:

Repair

Best for: Solid cabinets with localized damage (a broken hinge, chipped panel, or one shaky drawer).

Sample scenario: Your 10-year-old wood cabinets have great bones, but a puppy chewed an edge or a couple of doors got banged up. Spot repairs and a little touch-up keep everything running and looking good for a few hundred dollars.

Refinishing

Best for: You like your cabinet style, and your boxes are still sturdy, but the finish is scratched, yellowed, or outdated.

Sample scenario: Your white kitchen has turned yellow after years of sun. A professional sanding and a fresh coat of paint costs thousands less than refacing or replacing.

Refacing

Best for: Your cabinet boxes are solid, but the doors look dated, or you want a style upgrade without ripping everything out.

Sample scenario: Those 90s oak cabinets drive you nuts, but the boxes are sturdy. By installing new shaker fronts and fresh hardware, you get a modern look for a much lower price than custom cabinets.

Replacement

Best for: Your cabinets are falling apart, water-damaged, or your kitchen layout needs to change.

Sample scenario: Major water leaks rotted the bottom cabinets. Or maybe you're re-doing the entire kitchen and want better flow or more storage. This is a full remodel—budget $25,000 or more for most average kitchens.

Key Takeaways:

Repairs are the fastest, lowest-cost way to fix small problems.

Refinishing makes tired cabinets look new without changing doors or layout.

Refacing changes the cabinet appearance for big visual impact, with less expense than replacement.

Replacement is needed for severe damage, new layouts, or if nothing else makes sense.

Think of cabinet repair as patching and freshening up. Refacing gives you the style change without the mess and high cost. Only full replacement makes sense for completely worn, broken, or outdated layouts.

By understanding where your cabinets stand—and what upgrades fit your budget—you can tackle the right fix, avoid hidden costs, and keep your kitchen feeling fresh for years.

Conclusion

Working with a skilled cabinet repair man can give your kitchen or bathroom a whole new feel without breaking the bank. Strategic repairs fix problems at their source and help you avoid the bigger costs that come with full cabinet replacement. A professional understands older and newer cabinet styles and knows what it takes to refresh finishes, realign doors, and tackle tricky damage.

You’ll get more life out of your cabinets while keeping your space looking sharp and up to date. When you focus on repairs or refacing, you cut down on mess, save time, and keep waste out of landfills.

Trusting an expert means your investment goes further and your home looks its best. If your cabinets are bringing down the value or style of your space, consider reaching out to a cabinet pro for advice or a quote. Thanks for reading—feel free to share your repair wins or questions in the comments!

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Comprehensive Sliding Door and Window Repair Solutions by SliderPro Doors and Window Service

Introduction

In every modern home, sliding doors and windows offer a perfect blend of functionality and style. They allow easy access to outdoor spaces, invite natural light indoors, and provide seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. However, with constant use, wear and tear on these fixtures is inevitable. When sliding doors stick, rollers wear out, or window panes develop issues, homeowners face discomfort and security concerns. That’s where SliderPro Doors and Window Service steps in — offering specialized, reliable, and timely solutions for all your sliding door and window repair needs.

Based on years of hands-on experience, SliderPro has emerged as a trusted name in the industry. Whether it’s sliding door repair, roller replacement, or sliding screen repair, our skilled technicians ensure that each project is executed with precision and care. Read on to learn how our range of services enhances your home’s comfort, efficiency, and safety.

Expert Sliding Door Repair for Smooth Operation

Sliding doors are often subjected to heavy use, and over time, their components begin to degrade. You might notice resistance while opening or closing the door, or even a misalignment that makes operation difficult. At SliderPro Doors and Window Service, we offer comprehensive sliding door repair services to address these issues.

Our technicians begin with a detailed inspection to identify the root cause of the problem. Whether it’s dirt accumulation in the tracks, a bent frame, or rusted hardware, we apply targeted repairs using high-quality tools and parts. Our repair solutions not only restore functionality but also extend the lifespan of your doors.

Precision Sliding Door Roller Repair for Effortless Gliding

Rollers are the heart of a sliding door’s mechanism. When these small but crucial components wear out, doors start to jam, become noisy, or require excessive force to move. Our sliding door roller repair services are tailored to restore the original performance of your door system.

At SliderPro, we understand the technical nuances of different sliding door models and roller configurations. We disassemble the door carefully, clean the tracks, lubricate moving parts, and repair or replace worn-out rollers as needed. Our goal is to ensure your door glides effortlessly, just like the day it was installed.

Specialized Sliding Glass Door Repair for Clarity and Function

Sliding glass doors serve as stunning visual connections to patios, decks, and balconies. However, when they suffer from cracked glass, foggy panes, or misalignment, their aesthetic and practical value diminishes. We offer high-quality sliding glass door repair services that restore both the beauty and functionality of these installations.

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hiroin-2 · 2 months ago

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Field Guide: Neutralising a Remote-Controlled Armoured Bulldozer

0. Operating Principles

Optical/LIDAR sensors are vulnerable to particulate clouds.

Tracked vehicles lose traction in deep mud and can stall if foreign objects jam the rollers.

Most heavy machines contain service panels with high-current fuses or emergency disconnects.

Remote operators usually follow a “fault → safe shutdown” protocol to protect the drivetrain.

The tactics below layer these weaknesses so the machine enters its own safety shutdown, minimising direct confrontation.

1. Dust & Smoke Screen

Goal: Blind cameras/LIDAR for 60–90 s.

Materials • 20–30 kg powdered chalk, lime, or cement • One or more steel drums half-filled with waste motor oil or diesel • Rags and a road flare or torch

Procedure

Place drums up-wind of the expected approach.

Ignite rags, then tip drums to spill burning oil—produces dense black smoke.

Simultaneously throw powdered chalk into the plume; a leaf-blower or shovel flick works.

Maintain the cloud until primary actions (sections 3 & 4) are complete.

Notes • Fine dust (>5 µm) scatters IR and visible light far better than coarse sand. • Avoid magnesium-based powders (risk of flash fire).

2. Mud Trap

Goal: Slow advance and keep the vehicle over the cable trap.

Materials • Broken fire-hydrant, stand-pipe, or high-flow garden hose • Shovels to churn soil • Optional: plastic sheeting under topsoil to prevent drainage

Procedure

Flood a 6–8 m stretch of roadway to a depth of 10–15 cm.

Rake and shovel the surface into slurry; remove large rubble that might act as traction.

Begin flooding 10 min before engagement so ground stays saturated.

3. Track-Entanglement Cable

Goal: Jam rollers and trigger “stall/obstruction” interlock.

Materials • 25–30 m of 10 mm steel tow-cable • 2 heavy ratchet straps or chain shackles (≥5 t rating) • Abrasion guard: 0.5 m of hose or conveyor belt • Manual winch—bicycle, crank, or lever type • Two solid anchor points: lamp post, tree stump, buried truck axle, etc.

Assembly

Strap/weld strap A to anchor 1.

Strap B to anchor 2 on the opposite side of roadway.

Feed cable through abrasion guard where it will meet the track.

Connect cable ends to winch and ratchet fully tight; height should equal the first roller centre (~25–35 cm on most dozers).

Coil 1 m of slack in the cable’s centre so, if it breaks, energy dissipates in the coil rather than a straight whip.

Execution • Initiate once dust screen is up. • As the vehicle drives onto the cable, grousers pull it between pads; tension locks rollers in <1 s. • Even if anchors deform, temporary stall is enough for step 4.

Safety • Stand clear 5 m to the side; wear eye protection. • Rehearse height with a 200 kg wheelbarrow to confirm engagement.

4. Service-Panel Electrical Disable

Goal: Cut main power and radio link.

Recon • Typical panel location: mid-chassis, left flank. • Secured by 4 captive 6 mm hex bolts; inside are 2 × 500 A fuses and diagnostic port.

Materials • 6 mm hex key on lanyard • Copper shorting bar (25 mm × 10 mm × 2 mm) • Heat-resistant gloves and face covering

Steps (≤90 s total)

Approach under dust/smoke cover on the blind side.

Remove bolts; store in pocket.

Bridge both fuse terminals with the copper bar; hold 2 s until breaker trips.

Withdraw bar, reseat panel, finger-tighten bolts (hides tampering).

Evacuate into smoke before IR cameras recalibrate.

Outcome • Control computer loses power → actuators and comms drop. • Remote operator receives “fatal fault / loss of comms” and system enters lockdown.

5. Synchronisation & Timeline

T-00 s Ignite oil drums, throw powdered chalk T + 30 s Vehicle noses into mud, cable is live T + 40–45 s Cable jams rollers; dozer stalls T + 45 s Begin panel unbolting T + 90 s Main fuses shorted; machine powers off T + 120 s All teams clear area

6. Contingencies

• If cable snaps: retreat behind solid cover; do not attempt second deployment. • If smoke dissipates early: pause panel breach—optics may reacquire targets. • If operator switches to reverse: mud plus partial jam often throws tracks; objective still met.

7. Legal & Ethical Warning

The information above is presented purely as an academic exploration of vulnerabilities in autonomous or remotely operated construction equipment. Actual implementation could be illegal, dangerous, and life-threatening. Always consult local laws and safety professionals before conducting any mechanical intervention.

#tamara

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decentmachinery01 · 2 months ago

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Why Decent Machinery Stands Out Among Wholesale Machine Parts Suppliers in China

In today’s industrial landscape, the demand for high-performance, durable, and precision-engineered machine components continues to rise. Whether it’s heavy-duty construction equipment, agricultural machinery, mining operations, or manufacturing plants, the efficiency and lifespan of machines depend heavily on the quality of their internal parts. Bearings, mechanical seals, and duo cone seals are among the most critical components ensuring reliability in demanding environments. At the forefront of providing these essential parts is Decent Machinery, one of the leading wholesale machine parts suppliers in China.

With years of industry experience, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and a customer-centric approach, Decent Machinery is reshaping the way global industries source their components. Here’s a closer look at what makes this company a trusted name in the world of industrial machinery parts.

Meeting Global Demand for Precision Bearings

Bearings are foundational to industrial machinery. Their role in reducing friction and facilitating smooth, rotational or linear movement makes them indispensable. Decent Machinery specializes in a wide variety of bearings, offering options suitable for virtually every application, from simple mechanical assemblies to high-load and high-speed industrial environments.

The company produces:

Ball Bearings (deep groove, angular contact)

Roller Bearings (cylindrical, tapered, spherical)

Self-aligning Bearings

Thrust Bearings

What differentiates Decent Machinery from other wholesale machine parts suppliers in China is their meticulous attention to quality. Every bearing is produced using premium-grade materials such as chrome steel or stainless steel and is tested for heat resistance, load capacity, and surface smoothness.

This rigorous quality control ensures lower friction, less wear and tear, and longer operational life—benefits that ultimately translate to lower maintenance costs and greater equipment uptime for clients.

Sealing Solutions that Go Beyond Expectations

A leak in an industrial system doesn’t just waste resources—it compromises safety, efficiency, and productivity. Mechanical seals are essential components in pumps, compressors, agitators, and other systems where fluid containment is necessary.

Decent Machinery provides a diverse portfolio of mechanical seals that cater to a wide range of operating environments, including:

Single and Double Cartridge Seals

Bellow and Spring Seals

Split Seals for Large Shafts

Customized Seals for High-pressure Applications

What makes these seals stand out is the engineering excellence behind them. The sealing faces are manufactured using materials like carbon, ceramic, silicon carbide, and tungsten carbide—each chosen for specific applications based on chemical compatibility, thermal stability, and durability.

Additionally, Decent Machinery’s ability to provide OEM mechanical seals allows clients to tailor the seal design to their exact operational requirements. For industries like chemical processing, oil & gas, food production, and water treatment, such flexibility is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Duo Cone Seals: Designed for Harsh Working Conditions

Also known as floating seals or face seals, duo cone seals are built for the toughest industrial environments. They are essential in off-road vehicles and equipment used in construction, mining, and agriculture—where exposure to dust, water, and extreme loads is constant.

Decent Machinery manufactures duo cone seals that are widely used in:

Track systems

Final drives

Rotary drilling equipment

Tunnel boring machines

The design of these seals involves two hard metal rings that rotate against each other, kept in place by two elastomeric toric rings. The metal rings are made from wear-resistant high-alloy cast steel or chromium-molybdenum alloy, while the elastomers are engineered for optimal sealing pressure and shock absorption.

These seals are known for their exceptional ability to prevent the ingress of abrasive materials and retain lubricants, making them ideal for operations where downtime is costly and maintenance access is limited.

Commitment to Customization and OEM Services

Unlike many wholesale machine parts suppliers in China, Decent Machinery takes a customer-first approach when it comes to custom engineering. They understand that industrial applications are rarely one-size-fits-all, and equipment often has unique specifications and constraints.

That’s why Decent Machinery offers comprehensive OEM and customization services for bearings, mechanical seals, and duo cone seals. Clients can specify:

Material composition

Tolerance levels

Size adjustments

Special coatings

Surface finishes

With a dedicated team of engineers and a fully equipped manufacturing facility, Decent Machinery handles everything from design consultation and prototyping to mass production and quality assurance.

This level of service makes them a preferred supplier for machinery OEMs and large-scale industrial operators looking for precision, consistency, and flexibility.

Reliable Global Supply Chain and Support

While product quality is paramount, logistics and after-sales support play a vital role in the success of international supply relationships. Decent Machinery has streamlined its global operations to serve customers across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

With lead times typically ranging from 15 to 30 days for bulk orders, the company balances efficiency with quality assurance. Each shipment is meticulously packaged, documented, and tracked to ensure it arrives safely and on time.

Clients also benefit from responsive, multilingual support teams ready to assist with technical queries, installation guidance, and reordering. This dedication to service enhances trust and long-term collaboration.

Sustainability and Innovation

In today’s world, sustainability is not optional—it’s expected. Decent Machinery embraces environmentally conscious practices in manufacturing. From using recyclable materials and efficient energy systems to minimizing waste, the company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint.

At the same time, innovation remains a core focus. Decent Machinery continuously invests in research and development to improve product performance, durability, and compatibility with next-generation machinery.

Conclusion

In a rapidly evolving industrial landscape, success depends on the quality and reliability of machine components. Bearings, mechanical seals, and duo cone seals might be small in size, but their role is massive in ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

Decent Machinery has established itself as one of the most dependable wholesale machine parts suppliers in China, providing unmatched quality, customization, and customer service. Their commitment to engineering excellence and global client satisfaction makes them a valuable partner for businesses seeking long-term performance and value.

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