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- alfon1917 commented on alfon1917's instructable Pougia Me Melitzanes Kai Arnaki - Greek Style Eggplant and Lamb Meat Pouches
- alfon1917 commented on alfon1917's instructable A Simpler Sliding Bevel for WoodworkingView Instructable »
Dear John,I suspect it is more your skill with a handsaw than the jig that is responsible for the results you get. As for me, I am not a hand-tool wizard, and I love my bandsaw (when it works, that is).
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- alfon1917 commented on tomatoskins's instructable Mesmerizing Magnetic Wall ClockView Instructable »
Absolutely beautiful, including the choice and placement of veneer. Bravo!
- alfon1917 commented on alfon1917's instructable Improved Poor Man's Milling Machine for Wood (for Wooden USB Sticks, Bookmarks and Other Unbelievably Cool Stuff)View Instructable »
Thanks. If / when this "someday" comes, make sure to check the instructable again. I intend to add new material as I make improvements.
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- alfon1917 commented on WayneGBG's instructable Potato PipeView Instructable »
I am not sure this is a good idea. Pure copper may be food safe (and even this is disputable), but verdigris certainly is not. And verdigris forms when copper reacts with the elements. This is the reason between practices such as tinning or enameling copper utensils.. Have a look at this for more: https://worldofpans.com/copper-pans-lined-with-tin/ or google "copper food safety" or "verdigris safety".
- alfon1917 commented on alfon1917's instructable Tyrosalata (cheese Spread) With Aromatic HerbsView Instructable »
Let me know how it goes. And make sure you check this recipe, which uses tyrosalata: https://www.instructables.com/Best-1-minute-Potato-Recipe-Ever/
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- alfon1917 commented on JohnShute's instructable A Bewitched Book
Well, you and your compiler are right, of course. The code should be:void loop(){ if (sensor()) // check the sensor haunt(); // start the program}int sensor(){ return (analogRead(KnockSensor) >= THRESHOLD) ;}Seems I've been away from the C language for quite some time...
I second that.
View Instructable »This is what was wrong in my code. Regarding the issue in your code, a more detailed explanation might be useful:Every time you call a function (in C and most procedural languages), the processor continues execution with that function. It needs to know where to return, however, when this function ends. To do this, it places the "return address" (i.e. the address of the first instruction after the function call) in a specified section of memory called the stack. When the function ends, the address is removed from the stack, the processor continues executing the code in this address and all is well. If before returning, the code in the called function calls another one, the new return address is "pushed" onto the stack, in the position just under the previous one. Again …
see more » - alfon1917 commented on crazyg's forum topic what is this? identify my tool!?View Topic »
Looks like some kind of spreader.
- alfon1917 commented on JohnShute's instructable A Bewitched BookView Instructable »
In your code, you are calling "sensor" recursively. This will lead to stack overflows. I would go for something likevoid loop(){ if sensor() // check the sensor haunt(); // start the program}int sensor(){ return (analogRead(KnockSensor) >= THRESHOLD) ;}
- alfon1917 commented on XYZAidan's instructable Recycle Cardboard Into Anything With 3D Printing!
A great idea. Equally great is the fact that you keep working on it, experimenting further etc.A few thoughts:- On waterproofing: Woodworkers have a large amount of know-how. This has already been pointer out by others, but to keep the organic/non-polluting character of this, there are at least two ways you can go: oils and shellac. I would stay away from commercial "boiled linseed oil", as it reportedly usually (always?) contains metallic driers, which can be quite nasty. My personal choice is walnut oil. Walnut oil is rather expensive and can be used in cooking, but If you look around you may be able to find it cheaply in non-food-safe versions (I guess this just means that it was processed, bottled etc in ways that do not meet guidelines for food). After brushing your object …
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- alfon1917 commented on Technovation's instructable Quarter Iso-grid Cardboard Longboard
I totally agree about using glue to strengthen it.Two additional notes:- skipping the saran wrap and allowing the cardboard to stick to the bottom and top pieces would immensely increase the rigidity.But...- There is such a thing as TOO MUCH rigidity. I assume that when performing tricks, the board will be subjected to very strong stresses. In such cases, some elasticity is beneficial. Total lack of it might lead to the board breaking for being unable to flex.
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- alfon1917 commented on JackmanWorks's instructable Making Laminated Wood SpoonsView Instructable »
Great instructable.I do keep wondering, however: will it still be food-safe with the glue? And will the lamination hold up if used for cooking?
- alfon1917 commented on Tecwyn Twmffat's instructable Arduino Soil Probe using DS18B20 and DIY Moisture HardwareView Instructable »
Have you tried removing the delay (100);line and moving the linedigitalWrite(moisturePowerPin, LOW);directly after the analogRead line?Doing so should further diminish the power consumption / corrosion rate without affecting the measurements
- alfon1917 commented on Eddie the Invemtor's instructable Salt Water PurifierView Instructable »
You are probably referring to osmosis. However, osmosis only applies to non-electrolytic solutions. cells will NOT 'attempt to balance the electrolyte gradient' (there is no gradient here either, BTW).
Dear Jessy,It tastes even better, but don't take my word for it. Try it yourself, and share with us your impressions (and of course any improvements you make to the recipe).All the best,Alf