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[Thoughts] No pain, no gain—that’s what the wise people of old used to say. Bearing edition.
I wish bearing removal and installation were easier… This is definitely not work I'd want to show anyone… I'm sure everyone thinks that the first time they d... -
[Thoughts] No pain, no gain—that’s what the wise people of old used to say. The broken bolt edition.
Before anything can be done or not done, the right tools and equipment are truly essential. When bolts break off and get stuck, or when press-fit items won't... -
[Thoughts] Not Too Sweet… Circumstances
The other day, some overseas mail-order tools arrived incredibly fast, but…Hmm? Can that even happen?Yeah, that's so like me… (*'ω'*) First off…it's a nice a... -
[Thoughts] Overseas Shopping Paradise (*´艸`)
As always, I find myself thinking how amazing overseas really is. I was researching completely unrelated tools when, as usual, I got sidetracked. What is thi... -
[Thoughts] OEM Parts Are a Dark World
I was searching for a part that isn't a standard item, and I ended up searching in English. I kept diving deeper and deeper across borders. Thirty minutes pa... -
[Thoughts] Ten Years Since the Move
Here's Decoboco in skeleton condition♪ We closed down and fled today (just kidding) Ten years since the earthquake... time really flies, doesn't it?It's been... -
[Thoughts] 2021 is going to end before we know it…
This year too, it feels like we've been tossed around by COVID... or maybe not so much... I get that feeling. Those days when I'd check the clock at 8 p.m. a... -
[Thoughts] HV, EV, PHV, FCV and all that… We’re still in an era where we can openly enjoy gasoline
Gasoline engines might become rare in the future… People might say things like "I saw a gas car for the first time in ages," or "Wow, what an amazing exhaust... -
[Thoughts] Past work (D-UNIT+ concept)
The other day I was working on a customer's harness replacement. When I removed the fairing... Oh! I discovered a nostalgic relic from the past! In recent ye... -
[Thoughts] Tools: Looks convenient? → Dangerous (low frequency)
My philosophy is that practical tools should be minimal and simple, while custom-made specialty tools are better to have on hand. I've failed plenty of times...