Author Archives: danreetz

Bright Lights

Posted on 2013/10/06 by danreetz

Outdoor lumber yard, Eugene, OR. The net was installed to inhibit pigeon infestation- but made a home for spiders and a beacon for insects. The unintended tendency of “free” power and services to enable and ensconce predators. The statistical distribution … Continue reading →

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Point Of Sale Adaptations

Posted on 2013/10/06 by danreetz

At Jerry’s in Eugene, OR: ceiling mounted lumber racks,  to hold lumber for POS scanning. Interesting compromise between material length and human height. Also some implicit assumptions about cart usage. Also, note the “lane free” arrangement.

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Spring Clamp Door Stop

Posted on 2013/10/06 by danreetz

Clever re-use of a spring clamp in Eugene, OR. Lever action compensates for uneven cement. Rubber ends provide grip.

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Juki DNU-1541S Service Manual and Users Manual

Posted on 2013/09/29 by danreetz

  Juki DNU-1541S Sales Brochure. Juki DNU-1541s Service Manual /Engineer’s Manual. Juki DNU-1541s Operator’s Manual/ User’s Manual.

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Bernina 1130 User Manual and Service Manual [PDF]

Posted on 2013/09/29 by danreetz

These manuals are hard to find on the Internet. I found them. Bernina 1130 User Manual/Guide. PDF, 59 pages. Bernina 1130/1120 Service Manual. PDF, 73 pages. Keywords: Bernina 1130 User Manual. Bernina 1130 Repair. Bernina Oiling Guide. How to thread … Continue reading →

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Reasons To Exist

Posted on 2013/09/16 by danreetz

Elevator phones will be among the last legitimate uses for landlines.

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Power, Access

Posted on 2013/09/16 by danreetz

The forces that form conduit. The locks that keep the curious out. The drops – free and clear, save for high amperage Hubbel plugs you’re unlikely to carry. No charging mobiles here, you can’t plug in your hair dryer – … Continue reading →

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Cut To Fit

Posted on 2013/09/15 by danreetz

I have the biggest phone. It takes the smallest SIM. I bought a pair of flush cutters, trimmed the excess, and gave the tools to Scann.

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Hunger, Incentive, and Timing

Posted on 2013/09/15 by danreetz

I’d eat the damned thing. Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Worldwide Light Pickups

Posted on 2013/09/15 by danreetz

Spotted in Buenos Aires – a breed of light truck long absent in the US. Like a Brat or an El Camino.

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It’s A Juki!

Posted on 2013/09/15 by danreetz

Welcoming a new machine into my life.

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Secure Location

Posted on 2013/09/15 by danreetz

The relationship between a “secure” site and the number of uniquely identifiable pick-up points. The knowledge an unusual or extreme location implies.

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Pebble Wide Watch Strap

Posted on 2013/09/15 by danreetz

I hated the slippery, hot silicone band that came with my Pebble watch, so I made a new one out of some beautiful blue leather.

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Meals Ready to Eat

Posted on 2013/09/05 by danreetz

MREs for dinner. Gather ’round for SPAGHETTI W/  MEAT SAUCE 901234-08:

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Creative Commons Global Summit – This Week!

Posted on 2013/08/18 by danreetz

Faro de Palacio Barolo sobre Congreso (View of Buenos Aires and Palacio Barolo, at night) by Beatrice Murch, CC BY I’m excited to announce that I’ll be giving talks in Buenos Aires and La Plata in the coming week. This is for the … Continue reading →

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TIG Welding, BIG Teething

Posted on 2013/08/14 by danreetz

I build optical assemblies out of aluminum, and I need to stick them together – meaning I need  TIG welding capability. While I usually weld steel with Miller MIG/GMAW gear, I decided to try out one of the upstart TIG … Continue reading →

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Hot Shop Tip

Posted on 2013/08/03 by danreetz

Searching for tools, parts, and supplies really saps the fun out of a project. That goes double for basic and rote tasks, like applying heat-shrink tubing while soldering cables. Recognizing this, I bought a ten-pack of Bic lighters and put … Continue reading →

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Public Facilities

Posted on 2013/08/03 by danreetz

The old Metro polymer bus benches are being removed. They had three molded concave “seats”, and also three convenient corresponding concavities on the back side of the back rest. While the process of bench replacement is mostly about money, it … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Hell

Posted on 2013/07/30 by danreetz

On a date with Dana, I found a bomber boarding ladder. LA is a strange place – strange and wonderful.

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Finished: Studio

Posted on 2013/07/26 by danreetz

Graduate studies meant sacrificing hobbies. Having just released an album, I felt I could take a break from music. Had to be one of the least fulfilling decisions I ever made. Music is alive and well and I’m in the … Continue reading →

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