• CetaceanNeeded@lemmy.world
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    As a hobby engineer/machinist I would say any “medium” sized mill but specifically Bridgeport mills are especially coveted by hobbyists.

    If I found a reasonably priced Bridgeport even one that needed a bit of work, I would happily sell my Chinese machine and make some extra room in my workshop.

  • KING@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    I dream of one day finding an original Model M keyboard in a Goodwill or yard sale for like $10. Every time I’m in a thrift store I look over the electronics section JUST in case.

    Also waiting for the day I find a random copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga for the Sega Saturn. Only 20,000 north American copies were made, which sounds like a lot but in video game numbers is insanely low. I’ve only ever seen it in the real world once at a gaming convention and it sold for $1,500.

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      If you want the model M just for it’s feel you should check out Unicomp keyboards. They make modernized versions that feel identical according to a friend who uses one. Although they are way more expensive than 10 dollars.

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    The true Holy Grail item in my hobby of motorcycle riding would be a MotoGP bike.

    Realistically the achievable halo option is a 1000cc supersport and lots of track days.

  • Wugmeister@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    The Imperator-Class Titan is the largest mini in Warhammer 40k.

    I have fantasized about using one of these in an actual game ever since I learned of their existence in 8th grade.

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      Why use a gun chambered in 6.5cm, 308win, 300wm, or 338lapua for home defense, unless you mean defense of your large estate and need long range? Shotguns are long and unwieldy. I’d go for hand guns with rounds that distort when they hit something so there is less chance of penetration and continuing on. Most likely 22lr or 9mm. 22 has less stopping power, but usually more capacity.

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      That looks strangely like a long range rifle that c would be well served putting up a prepared defence or neutralising an unsuspecting target. Neither of which are aligned with home defence.

      For home defence I want a shotgun. High lethality that doesn’t go bouncing down the road looking for another victim.

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    9 hours ago

    I finally saw a Baltimore Oriole (bird) in real life at my feeder. Its was beautiful and vibrant and now I need to find another cool bird to look at.

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    rock band 4 legacy adapter. they stopped making them years ago and the prices went from 20 bucks to over 500 bucks. i had one and it broke because it used a shitty ass micro usb

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    Any serious guitarists will let you know their holy grail.

    It’s not any guitar; it’s another guitar.

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      None of the ones I already own sound good, though. Since it can’t possibly be me that is the problem, I need to purchase another, more expensive one.

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      I bought mine for $100!

      I got it new back in the early 2000s but it had a flaw in the fretboard. I returned it for exchange but they discontinued it so refunded me instead. Telling this story to someone a decade later, they suggested eBay. I looked and there it was, bought it on the spot and had it in my hands a week later.

      I have enough guitars but am now looking at other instruments. A cello is high on the list.

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    For me with gaming (both playing and dev), a Steam Deck. Never wanted anything more in my life, seeing people have them and barely use them hurts. But I’m on long-term sick leave and live paycheck to paycheck, not able to save anything and it doesn’t look like that’ll change anytime soon. And it’s more than just wanting a cool thing, all I have is a shitty laptop from 2010 that barely plays 1080p video, and a TV I found outside that gets so warm that it’s hard to sit in front of for longer than two hours at a time. The laptop has no battery so it has to be used with the charger connected all the time and it’s too heavy to comfortably use anywhere but at a desk. I also have back and knee problems and having something like a Steam Deck would allow me to play and develop in bed or on my sofa and save me some pain.

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    Super subjective, but for my handtool woodworking, my grail is a pistol grip Stanley 610 drill. Do t know why, but ever since I saw one, I’ve wanted it!