Lifehacking pics - Simples.

thesandeman · 21-10-2015 8:40am

It's an eye-decieving pic. I thought they were bags of dog food.

Ezra Wibberley · 21-10-2015 9:36am

thesandeman wrote: »

It's an eye-decieving pic. I thought they were bags of dog food.

Exactly what I thought! I lost any sense of scale for a moment

_Tombstone_ · 27-10-2015 11:48pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCX7ioBEyU

Skill Magill · 30-10-2015 12:02am

^^^
Shenanigans, whenever I boil a potato in it its skin, I need a knife and fork to peel it.

SpaceCowb0y · 30-10-2015 5:19pm

This is genius

http://mynewsfeednow.com/video-he-puts-7-of-these-ikea-kitchen-cabinets-in-his-bedroom-for-this-brilliant-reason-i-need-it/

syklops · 30-10-2015 9:13pm

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

This is genius

http://mynewsfeednow.com/video-he-puts-7-of-these-ikea-kitchen-cabinets-in-his-bedroom-for-this-brilliant-reason-i-need-it/

And like the best lifehacks, so simple.

Mellor · 05-11-2015 9:14am

Skill Magill wrote: »

^^^
Shenanigans, whenever I boil a potato in it its skin, I need a knife and fork to peel it.

Attempting this ask I type. Will report back

Results:
Worked pretty well. Skin came off easy. Only had the spuds in the boiling water for 5-10 mins. Figure it would work better in the centre wasn't fully cooked, plys I was putting them into a stew so would finish off.

kupus · 05-11-2015 10:19am

I cant see it working with a flouery (spelling) type of potato as some break apart easily. eg kerr pinks, or golden wonders...
maybe suited to roosters or queen mays.

but ive never done it that way so cant say anything. Ill give it a go tonight if i remember and report back.

Mellor · 05-11-2015 10:34am

For reference I used baby red potatoes

_Tombstone_ · 07-11-2015 11:53pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78VDqoQdavY

Life pro tip: Eggs make for awesome lube. Not even kidding. Crack one of them suckers open and slather up your cock, and you'll be sliding into even the dryest of pussies with ease.

:D:D:D

*cue chat about salmonella in the box:pac:

_Tombstone_ · 08-11-2015 12:53am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4-yOB3qFKI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JowgzxJR-xc

kitten_k · 09-11-2015 1:23pm

New Home · 13-11-2015 7:29pm

kupus · 14-11-2015 11:33pm

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4-yOB3qFKI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JowgzxJR-xc

You know sometimes i hate watching videos like the second video. His workroom is lovely and spacious and the tools are wow. beautiful saws, clean environment.

THen I have to go and look at mine:pac:

_Tombstone_ · 06-01-2016 11:51pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpUhLMu9U2w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCmgWiEEZwA

mrcheez · 07-01-2016 11:06am

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpUhLMu9U2w

Wouldn't that scratch the screen? Metal on glass?

BaZmO* · 07-01-2016 5:18pm

mrcheez wrote: »

Wouldn't that scratch the screen? Metal on glass?

Would you use an expensive phone without a screen protector?

syklops · 07-01-2016 5:23pm

mrcheez wrote: »

Wouldn't that scratch the screen? Metal on glass?

Its metallic thread, not metal. Its nylon thread wrapped in foil.

Its the same stuff you see in coils in some apliances.

In the Ingress store just before christmas they had conductive gloves. I was very tempted to get a set. Now, I think I'll just mod my mittens.

gnfnrhead · 07-01-2016 5:38pm

BaZmO* wrote: »

Would you use an expensive phone without a screen protector?

I never use a screen protector and never seen the need for one. Unless you are very careless, they are fairly tough to scratch these days. Far easier to crack which a screen protector is useless for.

Thargor · 07-01-2016 5:45pm

Same, plus modern screens have such a silky smooth responsive feel its a travesty putting squeaky cheap plastic on them. Havent seen a scratch on a screen since the Nokia days, Gorilla Glass has made that issue obsolete.

Doge · 15-02-2016 11:11pm

New Home · 15-02-2016 11:12pm

Now, THAT is genius.

Thargor · 15-02-2016 11:37pm

You could do the same job just as easy with a Swiss army knife, or any blade, what possible situation would you be in where you have a screwdriver, a pencil sharpener and a clothes peg but no blade? Or just buy a wire stripper:

Mellor · 15-02-2016 11:50pm

Thargor wrote: »

You could do the same job just as easy with a Swiss army knife, or any blade, what possible situation would you be in where you have a screwdriver, a pencil sharpener and a clothes peg but no blade? Or just buy a wire stripper:

The peg creates a depth gauge so you can't over-strip. Most people, who are used to doing it, will prob over-strip the wires.
I'd imagine most households have a screwdriver, a sharpener and a peg. I'd say less than 10% have wire strippers.

deandean · 15-02-2016 11:50pm

Thargor wrote: »

You could do the same job just as easy with a Swiss army knife, or any blade, what possible situation would you be in where you have a screwdriver, a pencil sharpener and a clothes peg but no blade? Or just buy a wire]

Uuh, you might be advised to look up the phrase 'lifehacking'. you don't seem to get it.

Thargor · 15-02-2016 11:59pm

Theres good Lifehacks and pointless ones...

New Home · 16-02-2016 12:01am

Thargor wrote: »

Theres good Lifehacks and pointless ones...

Bladeless pencil sharpener... pointless... good one!

Doge · 16-02-2016 12:07am

Thargor wrote: »

You could do the same job just as easy with a Swiss army knife, or any blade, what possible situation would you be in where you have a screwdriver, a pencil sharpener and a clothes peg but no blade? Or just buy a wire stripper:

The methods you mentioned are nowhere near as easy and as efficient as using the peg and blade. See how cleanly and quickly the insulations comes off in the gif.

You could give this tool to a disabled person with only 2 fingers on one hand, and 1 finger on the other and they could use it to strip the wire.

Or with the use of a table they would only need 1 finger on each hand.

Also its really awesome given how cheap and effective it is.

Thargor · 16-02-2016 1:30am

FFS when are you ever going to need to assemble this and hand it to a disabled person though?

New Home · 16-02-2016 1:36am

The disabled person could assemble it him/herself. I had a relative who lost 4 fingers and most of the palm of her hand in an explosion, and she could do almost everything with what was left.

Mellor · 16-02-2016 1:53am

Doge wrote: »

See how cleanly and quickly the insulations comes off in the gif.

TBH, the person using a knife would have the insulation off while you are still looking for a sharpener. It's handy for somebody who can't strip a wire. But speed isn't one of the advantages.

Actually, it only took the outer insulation off, the inner insulation on the individual cores still needs to be stripped.

Capt'n Midnight · 16-02-2016 2:49am

Been using nail clippers as wire strippers for ages.

SuperS54 · 16-02-2016 3:07am

Mellor wrote: »

The peg creates a depth gauge so you can't over-strip. Most people, who are used to doing it, will prob over-strip the wires.
I'd imagine most households have a screwdriver, a sharpener and a peg. I'd say less than 10% have wire strippers.

The peg doesn't create a depth gauge, you can see it's still open when the user stops, it's likely already bitten into the inner wires, another rotation and it definitely would. Even if it was a useful depth control it would only be so for a certain wire diameter/outer insulation thickness.

I have a screwdriver, don't have any wooden pegs and neither of the 2 sharpeners I have have a screw on blade. I do have a multitude of knives, scissors, pincers, pliers etc. that would do a far better job and also a wire stripper...

Mellor · 16-02-2016 5:05am

SuperS54 wrote: »

The peg doesn't create a depth gauge, you can see it's still open when the user stops, it's likely already bitten into the inner wires, another rotation and it definitely would. Even if it was a useful depth control it would only be so for a certain wire diameter/outer insulation thickness.

I have a screwdriver, don't have any wooden pegs and neither of the 2 sharpeners I have have a screw on blade. I do have a multitude of knives, scissors, pincers, pliers etc. that would do a far better job and also a wire stripper...

It looks closed, or very nearly closed, in this shot imo.

I'm aware it only works on certain gauges. That's my point

It won't strip the smaller inner wires in that gif, so whats the point?
I think you are misunderstanding my post tbh. I'm in favour of the knife.

the person using a knife would have the insulation off while you are still looking for a sharpener

deandean · 16-02-2016 9:39am

IIRC the peg and blade hack was first put together by a rabbai for doing circumcisions.

Mellor · 16-02-2016 10:03am

Now that's genius.
You arrive to the ceremoney, they're all looking at you. And you left your bag of tricks in the taxi.
You don't want to end up looking like a schmuck.

New Home · 24-03-2016 8:43pm

Capt'n Midnight · 29-03-2016 1:08am

Capt'n Midnight · 11-04-2016 12:29pm

larger version
https://i.imgur.com/qRdONP0.webm

mrcheez · 11-04-2016 1:20pm

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

larger version
https://i.imgur.com/qRdONP0.webm

Love that bike chain cleaner

Mellor · 11-04-2016 1:29pm

I don't get the Coke bottle pencil sharpener

rubadub · 11-04-2016 1:35pm

Mellor wrote: »

I don't get the Coke bottle pencil sharpener

I think it is just a way of making coils of strong plastic ribbons for use in other projects.

Mellor · 12-04-2016 12:37am

rubadub wrote: »

I think it is just a way of making coils of strong plastic ribbons for use in other projects.

Ah ok, would they be tie-able?

thesandeman · 12-04-2016 2:48am

Any way of slowing it down?

Mellor · 12-04-2016 5:40am

thesandeman wrote: »

Any way of slowing it down?

The larger version (link in original post) appears to run a little slower.
If you really want to slow it down, you could use a video speed extension for chrome like this. I fine it a very handy.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-speed-controller/nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk?hl=en-US

rubadub · 12-04-2016 9:38am

Mellor wrote: »

Ah ok, would they be tie-able?

I doubt it would be suitable. You might be able to join them by heating or glueing. Coke bottles would be PET, if you pour boiling water on them or use a heat gun it would shrink. So you could glue them and shrink it later to get a really tight fit.

If you have a soldering iron you can wrap the end in tin foil for working with plastic. Not sure how well PET works. Wiki says it can be used in "plastic welding"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_welding

Doge · 18-04-2016 11:35pm

I don't have a pic for this knot hack, but since this is the main thread on the forum I said I'd post it here.

I have 2 of those cheap chinese nylon hammocks you can buy online that have an orange rope doubled over at both ends going through loops which have a knot tied around each loop.

I wanted to know how to make the knot because I'm clueless when it comes to knotting, so here's what I did:

I recorded a video of me undoing the knot slowly using my android phone,
Then used an app called Reverse Video to create a new video played backwards.

And voila, the reversed video looked like I was tieing the knot from scratch and I learned how to do it!

It's possibly a common hack but i felt proud that I that I came up with the idea myself.

Mellor · 19-04-2016 1:34am

Post the video on youtube

rubadub · 19-04-2016 10:12am

Excellent site on knots here, with step by step pictures

http://www.animatedknots.com/

suave.4u · 11-05-2016 8:57am

Easy way to share crisps:

Lifehacking pics - Simples.

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