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Breaker one niner…
November 29, 2007 12:00 am [No Comments]

I’ve been trying to figure out what is being said in the CB chatter in Revolver by Hooverphonic forever, and for some reason today I could hear it just fine when I could never figure it out before. I found the sample, eventually, on Google.

“Breaker one niner, are there any Smokeys with ears on? If you want a smokey good buddy…”

“If you want a smokey good buddy try channel nine. You’re not gonna find any on this one. I’ve got a ten thirtythree here and I’m looking for a bear. What’s your handle good buddy? My handle is Landcraft and I’m pushing an eighteen wheeler. Landcraft there’s no bears on this interstate. Is there anyone hurt on that ten thirtythree?”

Glad that’s solved…


AVRFuses for Mac OS X
November 27, 2007 12:00 am [No Comments]

Last weekend I spent some time rewriting AVRFuses in Cocoa specifically for Mac. The old version required Mono and X11 and was a big pain in the ass on Mac, plus it didn’t seem to work in Leopard. Since I wrote it for Mac in the first place with Linux and Windows support being a random bonus I decided it was time to start over.

The new version of AVRFuses is completely rewritten in Cocoa and looks and feels like any other Mac app. I also added support for erasing, programming and verifying flash and EEPROM and verification of fuses. I intend to add the same for lock bits eventually.

I haven’t updated the web page for AVRFuses yet, but for now you can download the new version by clicking here. So, give it a try and tell me what you think!


Customer Service
November 16, 2007 12:00 am [No Comments]

I emailed a company regarding a broken item yesterday and today, within about 15 minutes, I received two responses from two different people at the company. Look at the difference between the two. No wonder people get so frustrated with customer service.

Good Afternoon,

We will send one out to you at the below address at no charge.

Have a great week-end!

Bonnie Stoklosa
Customer Service

HTC Products, Inc.
Information
322 E. Lincoln Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
800-624-2027
248-399-6185
248-399-8419 FAX

From: HTC – ContactUs [mailto:jason@vonnieda.org]
Sent: Thu 11/15/2007 12:50 PM
To: info
Subject: Enquiry

Email Address jason@vonnieda.org
First Name Jason
Last Name Vonnieda
Address —————————
Address (line 2):
City Seattle
State Washington
Zip Code 98168
Country US
Phone ———————
Additional Phone:
Fax
Area of Interest? Product: Mobile Bases

Comments: I recently bought a a used HJTS-761 mobile base for a Jet JWTS-10JF. This mobile base has two three prong plastic handles attached to bolts which are used to lock the front wheels in position. One of the handles is broken and I was wondering if you sell a replacement part for it? Thanks!

Good Afternoon Jason,

Thank you for your interest in our products. We recommend a Style Q, heavy duty base, price of $308.99 plus $17.95 shipping.

If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.

Thank you and have a great week-end!

Diane McGrath
Customer Service

HTC Products, Inc.
Information
322 E. Lincoln Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
800-624-2027
248-399-6185
248-399-8419 FAX

From: HTC – ContactUs [mailto:jason@vonnieda.org]
Sent: Thu 11/15/2007 12:50 PM
To: info
Subject: Enquiry

Email Address jason@vonnieda.org
First Name Jason
Last Name Vonnieda
Address ———————–
Address (line 2):
City Seattle
State Washington
Zip Code 98168
Country US
Phone —————–
Additional Phone:
Fax
Area of Interest? Product: Mobile Bases

Comments: I recently bought a a used HJTS-761 mobile base for a Jet JWTS-10JF. This mobile base has two three prong plastic handles attached to bolts which are used to lock the front wheels in position. One of the handles is broken and I was wondering if you sell a replacement part for it? Thanks!


Table Saw
November 15, 2007 12:00 am [No Comments]

I couldn’t find an online manual for my new (to me) table saw anywhere so I scanned mine.

Jet JWTS-10JF 10″ Contractor’s Table Saw Manual

Enjoy!


The Wheels on the Bus
November 4, 2007 12:00 am [1 Comment]

Reasons to ride the bus downtown:

  • It’s cheap.
  • Saves gas.
  • No parking fees.
  • No worries about drinking and driving.
  • Get to see new parts of the city.
  • Get to see interesting new people.

    Reasons not to ride the bus downtown:

  • Some women prefer to bath in their perfume rather than apply it.
  • Old men complaining that the wheelchair ramp ran over their left foot.
  • Annoying guy who wants to chat and thinks he’s hilarious.
  • Sometimes people pee on the seat.

    All in all I think it’s worth it.