I made a pair of log dogs for my dad for $10 worth of rebar. These can cost around $50, so they were well worth the time. The process was really simple. Heat the rebar til pliable, and bend it in a vice. Re-heat, and quench in oil. I thought this was cool, and my dad was super happy with them. (I'd make and sell them if anyone was interested :) )

Technology copolymer__ • 1y ago • 100%

Dell Chromebook Pulls a Jesus (Resurrects)

I bought a refurbished Dell chromebook, and used it for several months, taking it apart a few times. One day, I took it apart, and pulled the motherboard out, because I was curious if I could modify it, maybe change the ram, even though it's not meant to be changed. When I put it all back together, it wouldn't boot, not by opening the lid, not by pressing the key, nothing. I figured I shocked the board (since I neither own nor use any antistatic gear), and it was bricked. After a few months of sitting around, I tried ro turn it on again, just out of curiosity, and it booted like everything was normal. Does anyone have any idea what could have happened? Tldr: Chromebook I thought was bricked started like normal after months of sitting ¯\\_ (ツ) _/¯