Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

How to do this?



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uhhhhh. What do you have that connected to on the other end? Should be hooked up like this.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

uhhhhh. What do you have that connected to on the other end? Should be hooked up like this.

Haha nothing yet but good catch

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[Spuds]

Phone (Pixel 1) died its last death. Was trying to limp it along until Pixel 5 this fall after my power button gave out, but I guess that's not happening. Really wish ~$1k smartphones would have better physical longevity. You know, like my HTC Evo from 8 years ago that still works, but isn't supported on Fi...


So now my dilemma is Pixel 3a or Moto G Power?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Phone (Pixel 1) died its last death. Was trying to limp it along until Pixel 5 this fall after my power button gave out, but I guess that's not happening. Really wish ~$1k smartphones would have better physical longevity. You know, like my HTC Evo from 8 years ago that still works, but isn't supported on Fi...

You could pick up a Pixel 2 or 2XL for cheap. MomHawk and I have them (she has the 2 and I have the XL). Still going strong and no issues with support.

Anyway, that's what I would do and wait for the 5.

[p1l0t]

I had to retap a hole because it was cross-threaded... damn eBay parts. But alas it is in!

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[ichitaka05]

CF Skin kit came. Still waiting in vacuum bag & peel ply. Well technically, don’t need it, but it’ll be fine to have

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I had to retap a hole because it was cross-threaded... damn eBay parts. But alas it is in!

What is the part?

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What is the part?

ABS pump. One of those holes in the top was cross-threaded. Good thing about aluminum though is that it's basically cream cheese and easy enough to fix.

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[Spuds]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

CF Skin kit came. Still waiting in vacuum bag & peel ply. Well technically, don’t need it, but it’ll be fine to have

Be ready to get resin EVERYWHERE!

[Spuds]

It is a strange experience when I type a question into Google (for FT86club stuff), find the first result, click on it, and see my avatar on the post.

Yep, it seems that I have come full circle and rediscovered my first post...

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Be ready to get resin EVERYWHERE!

Yeah so I heard. I’ll start w small parts

[Kiske]

Originally Posted by humfrz

If I may ask, what kind of work do you do?

Hopefully, you will be able to get the issues resolved during your meeting tomorrow.
It may be time to move on -

I determined it was time to move on showed up, returned my gear and started loading up. Management didn't even blink, respond or ask why. The owner whom showed up a bit latter upon hearing this was livid and sent the office staff home.

I think is was a bit of any shock to him as he was a bit like a deer in headlights to almost every reason. It took a good 3 hours or so but, eventually it seemed to click for him in the afternoon after sitting with it for an hour, processing it.

I had a long chat with a friend last night whom gave me some great advice on how to present these topics clearly. Things like if your going to state X is a problem. State why it is a problem, how you tried to fix it. Put the problem into their lap without giving them a chance to side step itor turn it towards you.

The hardest part was making it seem that this wasn't just spite or a poor employee ranting but, a serious problem and how it is effecting not only the employee but, the company as a whole. A company that will be expanding by 10X soon as 2020's goofiness is over.

I however honestly didn't expect the other guys in the shop to have my back. Usually we just vent to each other as we all have/had our moments. I truly didn't expect them to sit down and join the conversation persuading the owner that this matters. Monday I owe them a beer.

The owners are going to now be present in the day to day, work on restructuring our offices and management and hopefully getting things up to how they want the company run. I also have signed paperwork that states X changes will happen or I will be released with full severance.


The easiest way to put my job is custom automotive refinishing turned up to 11 and then on crack. My tasks include repairing and refinishing unique finishes on unique substrates, figuring out standard repair procedures for new products and matching surfaces.

My recent test in patience, was determining a repair procedure (and preforming it) for an OEM on a new type of color-impregnated, fiber reinforced, pearlescent plastic that is going to be used on jetboats, PWC, ATV's and motorbikes. It's a super touchy finish that soon as the outer skin/film is broken (scratched) it becomes a nightmare to work with. Once the skin is broken, if you even spray it with something as mild as household glass cleaner the acrylic with crazy and micro crack across the surface. So a 1/2" scratch becomes 4 feet of micro cracks that mimic a dry lake bed or an alligator scales.

[Kiske]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah so I heard. I’ll start w small parts

Nah, only sloppy work gets that stuff everywhere. The main thing is go get everything planned, laid out, and ready before you need it.

Resin, hardener, cups, extra cups, tape, paper, clamps, mixing sticks, brushes, rollers, gloves, more gloves, towels, a drop/drip matte.

Protip. Put on latex gloves. Then put on another pair over that pair. That way when your mid-job and the glove rips or is too sticky and making too much of a mess you can peel a glove layer off and keep working without wasting time struggling to dry your hands enough to get it into a fresh pair.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Kiske

I determined it was time to move on showed up, returned my gear and started loading up. Management didn't even blink, respond or ask why. The owner whom showed up a bit latter upon hearing this was livid and sent the office staff home.

I think is was a bit of any shock to him as he was a bit like a deer in headlights to almost every reason. It took a good 3 hours or so but, eventually it seemed to click for him in the afternoon after sitting with it for an hour, processing it.

I had a long chat with a friend last night whom gave me some great advice on how to present these topics clearly. Things like if your going to state X is a problem. State why it is a problem, how you tried to fix it. Put the problem into their lap without giving them a chance to side step itor turn it towards you.

The hardest part was making it seem that this wasn't just spite or a poor employee ranting but, a serious problem and how it is effecting not only the employee but, the company as a whole. A company that will be expanding by 10X soon as 2020's goofiness is over.

I however honestly didn't expect the other guys in the shop to have my back. Usually we just vent to each other as we all have/had our moments. I truly didn't expect them to sit down and join the conversation persuading the owner that this matters. Monday I owe them a beer.

The owners are going to now be present in the day to day, work on restructuring our offices and management and hopefully getting things up to how they want the company run. I also have signed paperwork that states X changes will happen or I will be released with full severance.


The easiest way to put my job is custom automotive refinishing turned up to 11 and then on crack. My tasks include repairing and refinishing unique finishes on unique substrates, figuring out standard repair procedures for new products and matching surfaces.

My recent test in patience, was determining a repair procedure (and preforming it) for an OEM on a new type of color-impregnated, fiber reinforced, pearlescent plastic that is going to be used on jetboats, PWC, ATV's and motorbikes. It's a super touchy finish that soon as the outer skin/film is broken (scratched) it becomes a nightmare to work with. Once the skin is broken, if you even spray it with something as mild as household glass cleaner the acrylic with crazy and micro crack across the surface. So a 1/2" scratch becomes 4 feet of micro cracks that mimic a dry lake bed or an alligator scales.

Well, it sounds like your meeting was productive.

However, time will tell.

Your work sounds interesting.

That project that you're working on, sounds to me, like that type of coating should be discontinued.

I wish you well.