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DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

markg wrote:

Got absolutely no idea what I would make with it but I really want one of these:

https://shapertools.com/

A hand held CNC router. That's some really clever thinking.

That is bloody genius.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

Fine merino is gorgeous to wear. It does feel very cool against the skin as it's very smooth if it's top quality, but blending it with a manmade fibre would compromise that greatly. Have you looked at bamboo? That's the most wicking fibre I can think of. Not so warm for the winter months, but surely a better choice in summer.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

DavPaz wrote:

markg wrote:

Got absolutely no idea what I would make with it but I really want one of these:

https://shapertools.com/

A hand held CNC router. That's some really clever thinking.

That is bloody genius.

Is there anything that is helping guide that, or is it just done with a very steady hand? Because it looks heavy.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

Yeah, you just need to move it to the right area and then the cutting tool moves to the exact spot within that circle, if you move too far away then it'll just raise the tool up away from the work piece.

Kern · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 9:06

Mimi wrote:

Have you looked at bamboo? That's the most wicking fibre I can think of. Not so warm for the winter months, but surely a better choice in summer.

No, but I'm going to give it a go now.

I tend to cover up as even with gallons of factor 50 I burn very quickly. When I went to a sauna* with a friend, he pointed out that it was the first time he'd ever seen me in shorts.

* Not that kind.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

Kern wrote:

* Not that kind.

What different kind is there, Kern?

:insincere:

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 9:33

markg wrote:

Got absolutely no idea what I would make with it but I really want one of these:

https://shapertools.com/

A hand held CNC router. That's some really clever thinking.

For our 1:1 planes.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

I think with our proven safety record in RC it's the only logical next step.

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

markg wrote:

Yeah, you just need to move it to the right area and then the cutting tool moves to the exact spot within that circle, if you move too far away then it'll just raise the tool up away from the work piece.

Wow, that's really cool. Well, now I want one, too!

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 9:44

markg wrote:

I think with our proven safety record in RC it's the only logical next step.

We should maybe start with cat sized planes.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

Zardoz wrote:

markg wrote:

I think with our proven safety record in RC it's the only logical next step.

We should maybe start with cat sized planes.

Cat buses.

Grim... · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 10:06

markg wrote:

Got absolutely no idea what I would make with it but I really want one of these:

https://shapertools.com/

A hand held CNC router. That's some really clever thinking.

Christ!

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38460

Grim... wrote:

markg wrote:

Got absolutely no idea what I would make with it but I really want one of these:

https://shapertools.com/

A hand held CNC router. That's some really clever thinking.

Christ!

I bet that guide tape is pricey. We were looking at gaffguns last year (https://www.gaffgun.com/) and were on the verge of buying, but it turns out that they only take rolls of tape that are sold by the company that makes the gaffgun. Pricey.

KovacsC · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 10:32

Mimi wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Mimi wrote:

This may be a long shot, but does anyone have a wii fit board in decent condition they are looking to sell? There are a few available on eBay, but many listed as untested, or looking a bit shonky, and not saying if they are official or third party. Also, risky business of strangers sweaty feet, and I'd much rather the sweaty feet of nerds I know and love, so thought I'd ask here first.

I have one. I never used it. Can have it for free if you want?

Thank you, I'd really, really appreciate it, and that way JBR can keep his as even if he only used it occasionally he knows he has it.

I usually try to walk about 4.5 miles a day, but on days like yesterday, when Darwin was sick, I can't get out and I feel awful for it, plus it would be good to have some variety and something I can do in the evenings.

Let me also show you this pic. Where Darwin kept on being sick yesterday I spent a lot of unhappy time cleaning, but look at him desperate to help out. Melty :luv:

, right?

I have it in the boot of the car, I am swimming in Cannock this evening, want me to drop it off?

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

JBR · **Joined:** 2nd Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 3214

KovacsC wrote:

Mimi wrote:

This may be a long shot, but does anyone have a wii fit board in decent condition they are looking to sell? There are a few available on eBay, but many listed as untested, or looking a bit shonky, and not saying if they are official or third party. Also, risky business of strangers sweaty feet, and I'd much rather the sweaty feet of nerds I know and love, so thought I'd ask here first.

I have one. I never used it. Can have it for free if you want?

Sold! (To Mimi). Brillo pad.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 10:53

KovacsC wrote:

I have it in the boot of the car, I am swimming in Cannock this evening, want me to drop it off?

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

KovacsC wrote:

Mimi wrote:

KovacsC wrote:

Mimi wrote:

This may be a long shot, but does anyone have a wii fit board in decent condition they are looking to sell? There are a few available on eBay, but many listed as untested, or looking a bit shonky, and not saying if they are official or third party. Also, risky business of strangers sweaty feet, and I'd much rather the sweaty feet of nerds I know and love, so thought I'd ask here first.

I have one. I never used it. Can have it for free if you want?

Thank you, I'd really, really appreciate it, and that way JBR can keep his as even if he only used it occasionally he knows he has it.

I usually try to walk about 4.5 miles a day, but on days like yesterday, when Darwin was sick, I can't get out and I feel awful for it, plus it would be good to have some variety and something I can do in the evenings.

Let me also show you this pic. Where Darwin kept on being sick yesterday I spent a lot of unhappy time cleaning, but look at him desperate to help out. Melty :luv:

, right?

I have it in the boot of the car, I am swimming in Cannock this evening, want me to drop it off?

If you're coming by this way, that would be awesome! I'm in Walsall.

Malc · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 11:30

Over half of people in the UK surveyed say they feel their local culture is threatened by Ethnic Minorities

http://auroraprizemedia.com/2016-humani ... t=79j8FudS

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

Eugh. 18% more than the US. Eugh.

Squirt · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6509

And about the same as Turkey, who have a literal shooting war with an ethnic minority occurring in their country right now.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16557

Kenya?

Cras · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 49232

With Kenya, it's primarily different ethnic groups who are all still native, though there's been fighting in the past in the cities with Kenyans of Indian descent, too.

DBSnappa · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 12:41

markg wrote:

Got absolutely no idea what I would make with it but I really want one of these:

https://shapertools.com/

A hand held CNC router. That's some really clever thinking.

Ooh, now that's interesting.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

I genuinely always wonder what this 'local culture' is that people are so terrified of losing.

DBSnappa · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 12:45

Bamba wrote:

I genuinely always wonder what this 'local culture' is that people are so terrified of losing.

Me too.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

So, Netflix are soon to start showing a Castlevania animated series that was written by Warren Ellis? What the actual fuck? Also, from nosing at his Wiki page just there, he also apparently wrote the story for Dead Space; which I had no idea about.

Satsuma · **Joined:** 20th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14356

Bamba wrote:

So, Netflix are soon to start showing a Castlevania animated series that was written by Warren Ellis? What the actual fuck? Also, from nosing at this Wiki page just there, he also apparently wrong the story for Dead Space; which I had no idea about.

You scots talk funny.

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 14:20

Bamba wrote:

I genuinely always wonder what this 'local culture' is that people are so terrified of losing.

Bacterial?

Nik · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 1982

Bamba wrote:

I genuinely always wonder what this 'local culture' is that people are so terrified of losing.

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TheVision · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 15:59

Look whos in the latest issue of Retro Gamer (It's me!)

Mimi · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 25586

Are you @ShabbaRanksMF ?

krazywookie · **Posted:** Thu May 25, 2017 18:22

Are you Dayle Cartwright?

Zardoz · **Posted:** Fri May 26, 2017 9:26

Nice one, Scroggzy.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

Was the question 'what is your guilty pleasure'?

Findus Fop · **Joined:** 14th May, 2009 **Posts:** 4299

Mr Russell wrote:

Was the question 'what is your guilty pleasure'?

It was actually "What's the name of your firstborn?"

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

Is it, "what game shall we make prisoners play in Guantanemo Bay so that they talk?"

Findus Fop · **Joined:** 14th May, 2009 **Posts:** 4299

"Tell us the title of your sex tape."

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

You're much better at this than me.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri May 26, 2017 10:36

Mr Russell wrote:

You're much better at this than me.

A believable title, for sure.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

Grim... wrote:

Mr Russell wrote:

You're much better at this than me.

A believable title, for sure.

I knew that was coming when I wrote it.

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5147

Mr Russell wrote:

I knew that was coming

Title?

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

Dr Zoidberg wrote:

Mr Russell wrote:

I knew that was coming

Title?

Title.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Fucking ugh! It seems that my office's network is blocking some script or other embedded in the Eurogamer site so when I try to visit any page if gives me a brief, tantalising glimpse of the content I want then replaces it with some shitty 'page load' error (like some custom one, not something that's coming from the browser itself). I don't know how to work out what's triggering it so I can adblock it into fucking oblivion.

myp · **Posted:** Fri May 26, 2017 12:48

Bamba wrote:

Fucking ugh! It seems that my office's network is blocking some script or other embedded in the Eurogamer site so when I try to visit any page if gives me a brief, tantalising glimpse of the content I want then replaces it with some shitty 'page load' error (like some custom one, not something that's coming from the browser itself). I don't know how to work out what's triggering it so I can adblock it into fucking oblivion.

Does Chrome have a text-only or simple layout option?

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Lonewolves wrote:

Bamba wrote:

Fucking ugh! It seems that my office's network is blocking some script or other embedded in the Eurogamer site so when I try to visit any page if gives me a brief, tantalising glimpse of the content I want then replaces it with some shitty 'page load' error (like some custom one, not something that's coming from the browser itself). I don't know how to work out what's triggering it so I can adblock it into fucking oblivion.

Does Chrome have a text-only or simple layout option?

I've no idea but your comment did make me think to try it's mobile device emulation and when it tells the site it's running a smaller screen device the site loads okay. It's a pretty ridiculous workaround mind.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

This is the page body content it's loading as an iFrame embedded in the Eurogamer frame.

https://p.w.m80fg.com/s/err?w=74299ef566064b89

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12243

Bamba wrote:

This is the page body content it's loading as an iFrame embedded in the Eurogamer frame.

https://p.w.m80fg.com/s/err?w=74299ef566064b89

Navigated to that in Chrome and it said it was blocked by an ad-blocker.
Edit: Same in IE, so I guess it's the page itself.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

Mr Russell wrote:

Bamba wrote:

This is the page body content it's loading as an iFrame embedded in the Eurogamer frame.

https://p.w.m80fg.com/s/err?w=74299ef566064b89

Navigated to that in Chrome and it said it was blocked by an ad-blocker.
Edit: Same in IE, so I guess it's the page itself.

Yeah, the actual 'error' messages you're seeing there are the content of that page itself. Presumably there's a script somewhere on the EG pages that redirects to that if can't loads what it wants.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri May 26, 2017 13:26

Give this a shot: http://www.mosttriumphant.co.uk/random/eg.php

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