Using a propane torch to light a smoker.
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Costly Computer Upgrade
While trying to replace my CPU cooler, I bent the pins on the CPU itself.
3D printing an external hard drive enclosure
Tips for new beekeepers
Using a magnet for your hive tool and using frame holders during inspection.
How I make smoke rub for BBQ
The Yellow Hive got robbed out
The weak Yellow Hive got robbed out by another bee colony.
Robbing is when another colony comes and steals/eats the honey in a weak hive. I noticed the sign of chewed up wax cappings and did an inspection.
During the robbing here is some fighting, where bees die, but usually the remaining bees and queen abscond. Absconding is when bees leave a hive because it’s unsuitable due to damage, moisture, mites, pests, or being robbed. They fly off to find a new home. A low success rate for an already weak colony.
Refining Beeswax
How I refine beeswax from old honeycomb and cappings.
I built a steam wax melter from a wallpaper steamer and some old bee boxes.
Works great for getting the wax out of nasty old comb.
Releasing the queens
A brief hive inspection to release the new queens into their colonies.
Making pastrami
I first tried making pastrami almost 20 years ago.
I saw the cheap corned beef at the supermarket and decided it was time to try again.
I keep my expectations low and it turned out better than I hoped. I think an actual meat slicer would help as I can’t really slice deli thin to get the right texture.
Paying with a magic wand
I saw someone on the internet using a magic wand to pay and wanted to try it myself.
The 3D printed wand is a holder for a credit or debit card with the NFC chip for “contactless” payment.
The print was fairly simple and it worked well at the various stores.