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ZeroTrousers3D t1_je1xity wrote

Reply to comment by ThatGuyisonmyPC in [PI] Mech pilots with PTSD often experience a kind of psychosis in which they begin to feel that the mech is an extension of themselves. To them, being taken out of the machine feels like being stripped of their skin and muscle. by fhangrin

Dreadnoughts are piloted by mortally wounded Space Marines, essentially it's a life support pod in a big walker think tank big.

The smallest Titan is a Warhound - think three story house. Titan pilots are also (exceptional) baseline humans that have augments.

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ZeroTrousers3D t1_jdyle6i wrote

Reply to comment by fhangrin in [PI] Mech pilots with PTSD often experience a kind of psychosis in which they begin to feel that the mech is an extension of themselves. To them, being taken out of the machine feels like being stripped of their skin and muscle. by fhangrin

Kinda the right tone.

In the 40k lore, the big mechs (Titans) are piloted by heavily modified humans, in many cases ones that can't live outside a tank.

If you're interested, Titanicus by Dan Abnett is a great starting point.

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ZeroTrousers3D t1_j4nq1vg wrote

Reply to comment by rayfound in How do non electric heat operated fans work? by ranman12953

The few Mennonites I've known have all had phones, electric lights, fridges, stoves, etc. The basic, functional stuff. One guy even kept an old laptop for doing his books.

The way it was explained to me is that modern stuff that's used to a 'good' purpose like phones for urgent communication and business, or electric refrigeration to keep food from spoiling are okay; but things meant to entertain or replace "the work of human hands" is not.

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ZeroTrousers3D t1_ir2wxx5 wrote

Reply to Can i use 3 in 1 brand all temp fluid to lubricate drill bits when drilling (steel?) hinges? by drummerene

Step 1: Mark your holes

Step 2: use a center punch or an automatic punch on your marks

Now you're ready to drill. Any time you're drilling small metal bits use a vise or a pair of pliers, not your fingers.

You're going to use the drill at a low speed with moderate pressure. You can get away without using lubricant for small holes on thin & soft metals, but for anything hardened or anything thick you want to use a cutting oil. Even repeated drilling of thin stock can prematurely dull bits

3-1 oil will work in a pinch, but it's not the best oil for the job. If you're allergic to buying cutting oil, 10w30 motor oil works well and automatic transmission fluid is magical stuff.

Once you're done, clean your (oily) parts with varsol or mineral spirits, dry with a rag and re-oil the hinge. Make sure to dispose of your rags safely.

Both sides of the lube/no lube argument has merit for a one time small job. That said, is still have a set of HSS bits that are pretty decent because I use ATF when I use them on steel. Paper towels are way cheaper than bits

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