Question from @jacobcoffin , who's building a reference base for #solarpunk writers (https://wiki.slrpnk.net/writing:start):

In terms of longevity & repairability, does it make sense to lean more on through-soldered boards (vs. SMT) for simpler machines/appliances, and where does that cut off practicality-wise?
* Edit: When designing *new* things!

[I apparently have tons of thoughts that boil down to "it depends"; would love more perspectives!]

// #hardware #repair #electronics

I've had these #Meindl hiking boots for over 50 years. Bought them with money I made as a kid drawing editorial cartoons for my hometown newspaper. They got me started #hiking the #Appalachian #Trail in #Virginia and #Pennsylvania, and later in the #Sierra #Nevada. It was past time to get them re-soled and some TLC. Meindl-approved cobbler in Seattle worked wonders. I went nuts with 72-inch laces. #craftsmanship #reuse #repair

Question from @jacobcoffin , who's building a reference base for #solarpunk writers (https://wiki.slrpnk.net/writing:start):

In terms of longevity & repairability, does it make sense to lean more on through-soldered boards (vs. SMT) for simpler machines/appliances, and where does that cut off practicality-wise?
* Edit: When designing *new* things!

[I apparently have tons of thoughts that boil down to "it depends"; would love more perspectives!]

// #hardware #repair #electronics

I've had these #Meindl hiking boots for over 50 years. Bought them with money I made as a kid drawing editorial cartoons for my hometown newspaper. They got me started #hiking the #Appalachian #Trail in #Virginia and #Pennsylvania, and later in the #Sierra #Nevada. It was past time to get them re-soled and some TLC. Meindl-approved cobbler in Seattle worked wonders. I went nuts with 72-inch laces. #craftsmanship #reuse #repair

#electronics #repair

un temps pour réparer

tag : tricot restauratif, #art #repair #DIY #tech #psychology #societe #ecology

Now to take care of the most annoying part of this... the labels. Getting them off is a pain, I end up sanding them off because I treat all my handles with linseed oil. #hammer #repair #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle

Next two metal wedges the other way to really set the handle in place. Won't ever come out, without a drill. Probably will outlive me. #hammer #repair

Next, cut the wood flush with the hammer. I didn't do a great job, didn't notice the hand saw was too close to the top. Won't affect the functionality of the hammer. #hammer #repair

Next is the wood wedge. Put it in there, whack it with a different hammer until nice and tight. #hammer #repair

New handle, which comes with all you need. $9 from Ace Hardware. #repair

Took me 10 minutes. Used a rubber mallet to separate the head from the old handle. You can almost read "Craftsman" on the hammer. No idea how old it is... probably 1970's. Not that old! #repair #hammer

First step is to drill out the wood around the metal spikes to loosen the head. Some people put them in a vise. No need if you are careful and don't have a vise. You have to remove quite a bit of wood. #repair

Broken hammer handle repair time! #hammer #hammertime #ReduceRepairReuseRecycle #repair

What are your favorite books on repairing things? What about books on making things?

As the internet gets filled with AI slop I've been putting together a personal library for friends and neighbors.

I have a book on bike repair, two books related to making, altering, and mending clothes, a book on home repairs, a book about electronics, and the book I used to study for my Ham radio exam.

#repair #diy #solarpunk #mending # #BikeTooter #hamradio

New capacitors have arrived!

I was beginning to miss the most common values found in audio equipment from the 80s and 90s 😅

#electronics #DIY #repair #capacitor