Unobtanium
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Baton Rouge |
| Biography: | born>working on this part<dead |
| Interests: | |
| Occupation: | Engineer (retired) |
| Number of Posts: | 1851 |
| Registered on: | 11/4/2009 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
Recent Posts
Message
re: Anyone ever fall in love with your Cousin?
Posted by Unobtanium on 11/8/25 at 11:12 am to Sunnyvale
To you and many others on this board - it's OK to have an unexpressed thought.
1
re: Kamala latest claim: “I was the most qualified candidate ever to run for president.”
Posted by Unobtanium on 10/15/25 at 1:26 pm to SirWinston
You forgot black Jesus.
re: Electronic module/component stores in the BR area?
Posted by Unobtanium on 10/14/25 at 5:06 pm to LSshoe
Waking up some old brain cells:
Southern Radio is now Southern Electronics . They seem to be geared more towards industrial components, but might be worth a try.
The only other one that I recall is Menard's, but they've since closed up shop.
Southern Radio is now Southern Electronics . They seem to be geared more towards industrial components, but might be worth a try.
The only other one that I recall is Menard's, but they've since closed up shop.
re: Electronic module/component stores in the BR area?
Posted by Unobtanium on 10/14/25 at 1:36 pm to LSshoe
Since the demise of Radio Shack I've used Jameco Electronics & Mouser.
If they have it on stock, Mouser is usually 2 day delivery. Jameco is a bit slower.
If they have it on stock, Mouser is usually 2 day delivery. Jameco is a bit slower.
re: Greta Thunberg alleges torture in Israeli detention after Gaza flotilla arrest
Posted by Unobtanium on 10/9/25 at 5:07 pm to idlewatcher
I suspect her mother was popping Tylenol pills like Tic-Tacs.
re: Company builds un-killable robot
Posted by Unobtanium on 9/24/25 at 6:34 pm to totospumpernickel
And the next thing you know, one of these is asking for Sarah Conner in a thick German accent.
re: Sweatiest movie ever
Posted by Unobtanium on 8/29/25 at 11:26 am to tigermeat
In case there is any doubt:
re: Bolt cutter question
Posted by Unobtanium on 7/30/25 at 1:45 pm to Bow dude72
Grinder with cut-off wheel.
And wear eye protection.
And wear eye protection.
re: PhD grads vastly outnumber jobs in academia
Posted by Unobtanium on 6/24/25 at 8:05 am to George Dickel
Here's another one:
- Plaquemine High Diploma
- Plaquemine High Diploma
re: No oil-change mower engine?
Posted by Unobtanium on 6/18/25 at 8:51 pm to gungho
New Briggs & Stratton engines are crap. I bought one to put on my 30+ year old Snapper mower, and after two runs it plugged up.
No more B&S BS for me.
No more B&S BS for me.
re: Old Farts Rejoice! - Fleur de Lis Pizza on Government Street sells; to repoen in late fall
Posted by Unobtanium on 6/14/25 at 10:03 am to Trout Bandit
You may have my share.
There's only one thing I'll eat with hairs.
There's only one thing I'll eat with hairs.
re: Old Farts Rejoice! - Fleur de Lis Pizza on Government Street sells; to repoen in late fall
Posted by Unobtanium on 6/13/25 at 5:57 pm to ThreeBonesCater
I too am awaiting the return of the Around the World (hold the anchovies).
Been saving a big fruit bomb zin to go with one last FDL pizza pie.
Been saving a big fruit bomb zin to go with one last FDL pizza pie.
re: Who’s the better Starship Captain: Kirk or Picard?
Posted by Unobtanium on 6/13/25 at 9:16 am to theunknownknight
Kirk will kick your arse and frick your woman,
Picard will talk you to death.
Kirk all day.
Picard will talk you to death.
Kirk all day.
re: Lawn Mower needs a Deck Repair or Replacement
Posted by Unobtanium on 5/25/25 at 10:44 am to Tarps99
A couple of ideas:
- if the rust-thru area is small, try some oversize (fender) washers to spread the load.
- if the above won't work, get a piece of heavy gauge sheet (1/8" or so) to patch the area.
And as always, a pic of the damage in question will help to narrow down repair options.
- if the rust-thru area is small, try some oversize (fender) washers to spread the load.
- if the above won't work, get a piece of heavy gauge sheet (1/8" or so) to patch the area.
And as always, a pic of the damage in question will help to narrow down repair options.
re: 50 year class reunion
Posted by Unobtanium on 5/24/25 at 10:51 am to Silent Death
I went to the 10- and 30-year reunions.
At the 30-year reunion I finally realized that other than spending 4 years in the same school, I no longer had anything in common with these people.
I have much more in common with the people I worked with for forty years, so I make an effort to meet up with them.
At the 30-year reunion I finally realized that other than spending 4 years in the same school, I no longer had anything in common with these people.
I have much more in common with the people I worked with for forty years, so I make an effort to meet up with them.
re: Running power to my shed
Posted by Unobtanium on 5/23/25 at 10:09 am to BeerThirty
Beer,
ETA2 - Sorry, time's up.
ETA2 - Sorry, time's up.
re: Running power to my shed
Posted by Unobtanium on 5/22/25 at 6:52 pm to jlovel7
I bought a spool of 12/2 w/gnd UF-B direct burial cable for a project that never took place.
If you're in/near Baton Rouge, I'll make you a deal on it.
If you're in/near Baton Rouge, I'll make you a deal on it.
re: Need Advice on replacing bathtub fixtures.
Posted by Unobtanium on 5/22/25 at 7:47 am to prplhze2000
If you are near BR, give B&B Faucet Repair on Florida Blvd a try. Odds are good they have new valve stems & seats that will fix your problem.
re: Mayhaw tree
Posted by Unobtanium on 5/20/25 at 11:57 am to trident
They're available on E-Bay.
Popular
13
