u/manofmystry

Hi.

I acquired a Kenmore 385 recently for cheap because my starter machine, a 1967(?) Singer 347, offered only straight, and zig-zag stitching. The Singer is a metal-geared workhorse. The Kenmore is from the eighties, and reflects the industry's move to nylon power trains.

The Singer had old, gunky grease on the metal parts of the drive system. Before using it, I cleaned off the gunk, and applied SuperLube synthetic.

In contrast, the nylon internals of the Kenmore are in pristine shape, but they do not appear to be lubricated. I know nylon is self-lubricating.

I've checked for degradation of the nylon parts, and they seem solid, so the machine has not been neglected. I'm unclear how to proceed in preparing the Kenmore for use.

My research suggests grease should be present. Is it appropriate/necessary to apply nylon-safe grease to power train parts? Why would these parts be completely clean? Is that normal?

Back to Buttery in Santa Cruz via a different route. Forty miles and 3,500ft of climb, a respectable but not crazy distance for me.

Hi, Croissant Illuminati.

I'm new to this community.

After a traumatic experience attempting croissant for the first time, years ago, I decided to give it another try. My first attempt was an utter disaster. 😆 So, I made croissants again for the first time in years this week.

The lamination seemed to go pretty well. There were many well-defined layers, but they were not as crisp as I wanted them to be.

I baked them in a convection oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes. There was not a lot of butter left on the baking sheet.

I've read this sub's guide to flakier croissants, and none of the suggestions jumped out at me.

Based upon the limited evidence I can share with you here, do you notice anything that might help me improve my product? I'm not unhappy with them, but am always looking to improve.

Thank you for your feedback.

I'll be trying again next week.

Happy baking!

Hi.

I finally wore out my 60cm. 2009 Leopard. I'm a 62M 210lb. rider. I live in the Santa Cruz mountains, and like climbing. Sadly, the frame is bending under load (like a 12% grade), allowing the rear wheel to rub on the left chain stay.

Leopard was an obscure, regional brand selling bikes based on carbon frames produced in Taiwan. Short wheel base. Fairly aggressive head angle. Light! Older Shimano 105 drivetrain with older Dura-Ace brakes. I had mixed wheels. HED and Fulcrum.

I need a new bike to replace my current steed.

What do you think of this bike?
What is it worth?

• SRAM Rival eTap AXS 2x12
• Size 60cm
• Tubeless-ready wheels with Vittoria Rubino 25mm tires, frame has clearance for 28mm.
• DT Swiss XRD-522 wheels
• Fizik Antares R7 saddle, carbon D-shaped seatpost
• Includes SRAM AXS charger and all the goodies.

Please let me know if you need additional info to assign a value.

Thanks,
ManOfMystry

I'm so excited to see all the love from the fans.

In case you didn't get tickets to tonight's event, here are some great videos of songs from the show already up on YouTube.

Here's the first song, Xanadu: https://youtu.be/9FZKR9vpuH8?si=bqrwq3-vqbbeckeZ

Edit: added La Villa Strangiato and Spirit of the Radio and Red Barchetta and 2112 Overture. I keep finding stuff to add. 🎆

Set list: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rush/2026/kia-forum-inglewood-ca-1b414970.html

Spirit: https://youtu.be/ey5pu1tVNy8?si=QYlmcr8ZT\_oM6OK-

La Villa: https://youtu.be/smW7Y1jDmRM?si=5GkW1XRao-tb8TF_

Barchetta: https://youtu.be/7Eg2poC6aJE?si=m7AtGJN4bFBKOM5e

2112 Overture: https://youtu.be/8I54kd77YR8?si=IS1HlqIOdCg8OlAp

YYZ! https://youtu.be/psTdoS4Fw_o?si=J-VtGZGb45pEUEhv

Natural Science: https://youtu.be/dpoMnfO8pJ0?si=DkrldxHwPjgiK5rk

Limelight: https://youtu.be/CptUIXSIjKs?si=rTcREylpTa3lB6yZ

Free Will: https://youtu.be/L6e39POeB8s?si=1LHVXe0AD-mr9UBu

Tom Sawyer: https://youtu.be/PjrArzy2L24?si=SSC3aEeoSdokGy1p

Working Man: https://youtu.be/P7SHPvKsme4

Time Stand Still with Aimee Mann: https://youtu.be/eEHxKqM_amk?si=PdXLID-Qm_k11Xj8

By-Tor and the Snow Dog: https://youtu.be/gGUYqrSx6TQ?si=Aejc-sqr2JUrMzeV

A touching tribute to Neil. https://youtu.be/mrCEqCNipM0?si=LuVmeX18Sn9Ouz2M

On a beautiful day climbing in the Santa Cruz mountains - Worth a visit

Too much for the pan?