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My stepson asked if we could make a Mjolnir using my 3D printers. Looking around online, there is exactly one crap ton of different projects available. Ha ha.

Can anyone recommend one that is especially good? Preferably free, but I don't mind shelling out a few bucks if it's worth it. Thanks in advance.

I don't go to live music shows often, and so I am a bad judge of when I should get there. On this occasion, I am the organizer for a group of people, so the pressure is on. These are non-drinkers, so getting there early would be a real bummer. But a couple of people really want to see the opening act, so late would be bad too.

We have tickets to see James McMurtry at the Troubadour on the 19th. The only info is "Doors: 6:00PM". Can anyone say, with confidence, what times the opening act (BettySoo) and the featured act are due to go on (respectively)?

This weekend bought a used bike for my 10-year-old stepson since he has outgrown his current one. It is a Specialized Hotrock with 24" wheels (I think it's a 2012 model). The bike is in okay shape, but it looks like it's been sitting for a long time, so I plan on refreshing all the rubber parts and giving it a good round of cleaning and lubing.

The one issue I am not sure how to handle is the warped rear rim. It's well warped, and there is at least one broken spoke. Fixing that is a job I'd need a shop to handle, but it was suggested to me that, with the age of the wheel, I may be better off just buying a new one.

Is that correct? If so, could someone point me to a suitable replacement?

Below is a picture of the model bike in question. This is not the bike I bought and is just for reference.

https://preview.redd.it/mgqrzv38hy8h1.jpg?width=2560&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59c52b417068204c0612a1d8606ec594218d618b

Personal feelings:
I find street performers who use mics and amplifiers/speakers, bullhorns, or anything to make themselves louder, obnoxious. It's especially bad on 3rd street, where the sound echos between the buildings.

It seems to have become a bit of an arms race, getting louder and louder. Even when the performance is something I'd enjoy, they are usually so loud it kinda kills it. And then there are some "performers" that are truly just there with the intent to be obnoxious and turn it up to 11.

Questions:

I'm sure there are at least some people who feel the same, but how do you think the majority feel?

Has there ever been an ordinance, or attempt to institute one, that would ban amplification on public property in certain areas where street performs usualy are (3rd st, boardwalk, etc.)

If so, how did it work out? Or if not, do you think it would fly?

This is a long shot, but...

Years back, I bought an Elegoo Mars along with a Mercury Plus v2 wash and cure. I really like the convenience of a dedicated washing and curing machine, and having them be the same machine is all the better. It's made for a very compact workspace.

Recently, I came across a great deal on a Saturn 2 and decided to upgrade. Unfortunately, my Mercury Plus v2 is too small for the Saturn 2. It looks like the Mercury XS would be the correct upgrade for the same functionality, but that is two separate machines.

Again, I know this is a long shot, but are there any two-in-one wash/cure machines on the market that are compatible with the Saturn 2?

A long time ago, I bought a cheap roll of "white" PETG. However when I went to use it is had a LOT less pigment than what I was used to. It ended up being fairly translucent.

,I wonder if that could be exploited for HueForge prints, allowing the color below to bleed through and make for soft transitions.

My usual order recently at Carls Jr is two Famous Stars.  When I go to my usual spot and place my order, they say, "Okay, two Famous Stars Mix and Match," and ring it up with the Mix and Match price/discount.  I do not need to say "Mix and Match".

Recently, I went to a different Carls Jr (6457 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91411) and ordered my usual at the drive-through.  He said, "I'll give you your total at the window".  When I got to the window, the price was much higher than normal.  I said, "That's more than usual".  He confirmed my order and said that it was the correct price.  I asked, "Isn't there a special..." and then I saw the poster in the window ahead and was reminded of the name.  "Mix and Match?" and pointed to the window.  He said, "Oh, you want the Mix and Match?" I said yes, and he took $5 or $6 off the price.

While waiting for the food, I asked him why he didn't just give me that price in the first place, and we proceeded to have a very friendly conversation where he explained that if someone did not ask for a sale price by name, he did not give or offer it to them.  He was taking the opportunity to make more money on the sale.  Even though I kept a smile on my face, I was still surprised that he seemed to think I would be totally cool with him taking a shot at me like that.

I got the distinct impression that this was not just an employee.  He was older and dressed nicely.  My guess is he was the owner or manager.