Word of the Day - Austere

Adjective: austere
1. Severely simple
2. Of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
     "an austere expression"
3. Practicing great self-denial
     "a desert nomad's austere life"

Portable Air Compressor - Dust Out Your PC In Style :)

These lists quickly set my bearings on what’s out there in my low end interest bracket:

• ToolCritic.com handy sortable list
• Amazon reviewer’s list

I found the Bostitch Model# CAP1516 to be an obvious choice based on features, price & ratings + it gets consistently good reviews + excellent price: $80 street + low end weight as far as these buggers go: 20lbs + good air flow @ good psi: 1.8 CFM @ 90 PSI (6.2) bar which is plenty to blast your components with … it actually maxes at 120 PSI (8 bar) + i like the protection the hood provides which is fairly unique if you look around + the built in gauge and regulator are nice - no accessories included – however the 1/4” quick release is VERY standard and easily accessorized… and we don’t lose any extra cost on junky accessories -  challenging to mount water trap – unfortunately the protective hood wraps around the outie such that we can’t hang a typical trap right there (see trap photo below)… i am going to make due with mounting mine on the inside of the hood… there is a 1/4” threaded junction point with decent room to hang something right next to the air tank… the trap will take a while to fill up, you’ll know when it’s time when you see the water and the hood is easily removed… with a little work I might even widen a potential access hole on the undercarriage.

Recommended accessories:

• Hose - $13
• Attachments & Fittings - $28
• Water Trap - $20
  • ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IF YOU PLAN ON HOSING DOWN DELICATE ELECTRONICS … it’s a well known fact that compressing air also compresses the humidity in the air … this ultimately results in spraying a fine mist of water all over your subject if not otherwise accounted for… honestly a little bit probably wouldn’t kill something immediately but it’s jut not the kind of thing you want to be subjecting your precious toys to on a regular basis

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MadCon – Soulicious Norwegian Hip Hop <who knew?!?>

These guys are awesome!  Thank goodness I stumble on this stuff so late so they’ve had time to cough up 3 albums!!  (2004, 2008, 2009)

“What If” is my favorite song so far.