Kleeb The Tool Man
It's now September. My 23rd birthday is around the corner. I've given up all drinking and smoking and eating during the day for Ramadan. I'm teaching drum lessons and tutoring Physics. I'm running sound occasionally and actually attending class. Things are looking up. With a surplus in money, it's time to fix all those things that have been breaking. Let's look at what I've done so far:
Speakers: The 2 Sunn 2-way speakers I picked up in July were only $150 for a reason. They're almost 50 years old. After a few summer parties, they didn't blow out, but the surrounds disintegrated. I ordered some foam surrounds from Parts Express, and after a few grueling hours of gluing, they're working perfectly.
Closet: I have a stand-alone closet that can't seem to handle the weight of my blazers. Some hooks and shoestrings, and we're back in business (for now)
Printer: Turns out this just needed new ink cartridges. And I thought it wasn't compatible with a Mac.
To-Do List:
Bike: Wow is this a work in progress. Already replaced the tires. Paid my $30 dues to join the cycling club so I could work on it with no charge for labor. Need new brake pads, probably a new chain. Want to take it down to a single speed. Need lights. It's going to be a major major overhaul. I'm feelin good about it though.
Turntable: What a disaster. My luxurious Technics turntable has too many problems to list. The arm pulls off before the record ends. The pickups don't work properly, but I think I narrowed that problem down to the cartridge and/or needle. I spray it with loads of contact cleaner and it works properly. If only I could fix the mechanical part. It's almost too much work to play vinyl.
Piano: Yes, I will attempt to tune the free upright piano I got on craigslist. Why? why the hell not.
Also coming up this semester: Building a theremin and in some way or another, getting that 100 watt power amp to power these speakers properly.
I love September. Now, for the annual nail-biting end of the Phillies regular season. Oh and did I mention the Packers are amazing with Aaron Rodgers? Who knew.
Life is great again.
Speakers: The 2 Sunn 2-way speakers I picked up in July were only $150 for a reason. They're almost 50 years old. After a few summer parties, they didn't blow out, but the surrounds disintegrated. I ordered some foam surrounds from Parts Express, and after a few grueling hours of gluing, they're working perfectly.
Closet: I have a stand-alone closet that can't seem to handle the weight of my blazers. Some hooks and shoestrings, and we're back in business (for now)
Printer: Turns out this just needed new ink cartridges. And I thought it wasn't compatible with a Mac.
To-Do List:
Bike: Wow is this a work in progress. Already replaced the tires. Paid my $30 dues to join the cycling club so I could work on it with no charge for labor. Need new brake pads, probably a new chain. Want to take it down to a single speed. Need lights. It's going to be a major major overhaul. I'm feelin good about it though.
Turntable: What a disaster. My luxurious Technics turntable has too many problems to list. The arm pulls off before the record ends. The pickups don't work properly, but I think I narrowed that problem down to the cartridge and/or needle. I spray it with loads of contact cleaner and it works properly. If only I could fix the mechanical part. It's almost too much work to play vinyl.
Piano: Yes, I will attempt to tune the free upright piano I got on craigslist. Why? why the hell not.
Also coming up this semester: Building a theremin and in some way or another, getting that 100 watt power amp to power these speakers properly.
I love September. Now, for the annual nail-biting end of the Phillies regular season. Oh and did I mention the Packers are amazing with Aaron Rodgers? Who knew.
Life is great again.