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surface transmissions (Jan 2021):

Rolling Pin Ring

2021-01-24 16:54:06 -

My wife got a Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin that comes with several plastic rings to allow you to adjust the thickness of dough you are rolling. It's a clever design, but curiously the roller is sold with one ring obviously missing, so I was asked to complete the set. The blue ring in the photo is just the right size and is now available on Thingiverse. Happy 3D printing!

Sweet Dreams

2021-01-23 14:40:42 -

Let me start by saying that bed warmers always seemed like a unnecessary luxury to me. That was until we got one 10 years ago and started using it in the winter to pre-heat our bed before we retired for the evening. Once you become accustomed to sliding into warm flannel sheets, it's hard to do without. I'll also say that we were in the habit of turning it off before we laid down to sleep, but recently I've discovered if I leave it on the lowest level, I sleep a lot more soundly. It has been a big benefit, but this post isn't about improving your sleep. This is about eliminating the chore of turning on your bed warmer every night through the magic of home automation.