#Handheld glass cutters

[voidimp]

ok im gonna. buy supplies for making bjd eyes. & also probably buy that leather strap cutter ive been thinking about for fucking months. wish me luck that i actually make some kind of progress with either of these projects finally,

[lonely-north-star]

jewelry maker mammon x retail worker mc

hi guys this is me being silly and projecting my work experiences onto my mc. She can suffer along with me.

(Note: Human world AU?? I guess?? Craft store silliness)

-But imagine Mammon who hand makes jewelry for fun. How did he start? No one knows. He owed Levi a favor and ended up helping to make friendship bracelets for a fan meetup as freebies

-Once he found out there was more than pony beads he was hooked

-Claims he was experimenting with patterns but each of his brothers have personalized/handmade charm straps (Asmo and Levi have them on their phones, the rest of the brothers have them clipped onto their keys or bags)

-His favorites are crystals/glass beads

-Prefers using seed beads for his work due to more color options

-He can spend over an hour in the strung bead and charm aisle respectively

-People mistake him for a worker because he's often fixing things without realizing. He's just so familiar with that aisle he knows where everything goes

-Gets grouchy and calls people out if they're making a mess while he's in the aisle (What are ya gonna do? Tell the manager on him? Good luck.)

"Ummm no, there's no one with white hair who works at this location. The only two people working right now are my cashier and I-"

"There IS. You need to have a talk with him. He has absolutely no customer service skills. I can't believe you hire people like that-"

"... Was this in the jewelry aisle?"

"YES! He was back there and rudely-"

"Ma'am, that's a customer. He doesn't work here."

-Mostly spends time admiring the beads at first because he doesn't have as much money as he'd like. Until he does a few commissions for friends of Levi, Asmo, and Satan

-They'll either buy the specific beads they want used and allow him to go ham and keep any extra (and tip him well ofc which surprises him)

-Or they send a certain amount and tell him to go ham and surprise them

-Beel once paid him to make matching sports charms for his team

-He tried setting up an online shop but then chickened out at the last second, so now it's just word of mouth

-MC at first was wary of him because he spent so much time there she thought he was stealing

-She would go in there to fix the aisle only to find it sparkling (awkwardly customer services him before walking away)

-Mammon wonders why all the employees keep asking if he needs help finding anything

-Hears him telling off a customer while passing by to do returns and is shocked af

-One day when he's buying beads the cashier asks what he's making and he excitedly explains his idea and shows off his phone charm

-MC was already up there packing an order and gets called over by the cashier

-Compliments him on the design and suddenly Mammon is confused because all this time he thought she hated him (she always side eyed him in the aisle and rarely spoke to him) (she's actually the most awkward manager ever)

"That looks really pretty! You made that?"

"U-Uh, yeah! Yeah, I did! Cool, ain't it?"

-After that she makes an effort to say hi and ask what he's making (if he's making anything)

-They end up getting along and he accidentally distracts her because they talk so much, but when she starts shuffling away, he knows she's being called for something

-The other managers were wary of him too until one day they started asking about his projects too

-One time he's there to pick up some markers for Levi as a favor and MC is there

-MC spends a full 30 seconds digging in her vest pockets for her keys

-Pulls out her phone, a box cutter, her walkie, a penny, a pen, all before her keys

-She finally pulls them out and there's no clip, no nothing, just a damn keyring

-He's mortified actually because how does she live like that

-Says this out loud without realizing

-Now they're both red faced and embarrassed

"My handheld is always in my right hand, I guess? I-I don't know, it's always been like that!"

-Her right pocket only holds her handheld. Nothing else. Maybe some order slips she needs to mark as picked up. No she will not change her ways, it's too late now and she hates change

-Decides he's going to make her a charm strap

-Realizes he doesn't know her favorite color (his mind blanks on what beads she'll linger on)

-Grabs the colors Levi asked for, and tries to think of an inconspicuous way to find out her favorite color. He's snapped out of his thoughts but her voice

"There's a buy 1 get 2 free sale, y'know"

"Eh?"

"You only have 13. You could get two more for free. You need groups of three."

"Ah. Uh, I'm getting these for my damn lil bro who sent me here and these are all he wanted-" *realization* "Choose something for me, would ya?"

"...Choose for you? What if he already has them?"

"Well now he'll have extra. Just pick your favorite color or something. Don't matter."

-Mammon's plan works because she ends up picking a royal blue color immediately. She picks another shade of blue that's lighter too after a long moment because "there's no gold, unfortunately. I like shiny things."

-Mammon feels like he found his soulmate

-Notices her name tag has some star stickers on it (and Halloween one's? In July? But they're faded)

-He asks around and posts online to see if anyone local wants a commission

-Gets more requests than he bargained for but he's saving every extra penny

-Saves up enough money to buy these gold star strung beads that MC always makes a point to fiddle with (they're on the bottom rung) and he feels silly for not noticing sooner

-Buys a pack of blue seed beads (is literally in the aisle trying to color match) and some diamond spacers (they're these round disc like one's) I am literally naming beads I see at work all the time, I'm about to make this thing irl

-He surprises her one day, or tries to. Turns out she's on vacation and won't be back for ten days

-He still shops for some commissions between (notices afternoon cashiers looks kinda miserable without her and the store gets messy)

-Except the bead aisle. That stays pristine.

-He's so excited the day she comes back, and is ready to surprise her with the charm

-But then she surprises HIM with a black and yellow woven bracelet and his heart stops

"Reminded me of you. Because of that feather clip you always have on?"

"...T-Thanks! Of course I'd be on y-your mind. I'm just that memorable, ain't I?"

-MC has never gotten so red so fast (he's concerned)

-He presents the gift he made to diffuse the situation because she might actually pass out

"Here. Made this for ya. So ya won't be digging for your damn keys so long. N-Not any other reason! ... I was gonna give it to you earlier but they said you were on vacation."

-She's literally speechless and staring at him in shock so long he thinks she hates it or he made a mistake

-She manages to stutter out a thank you and clips it to her keys immediately with the softest fucking smile he's ever seen

- Oh. Oh.

-She doesn't think he sees her when she's excitedly showing it to all her coworkers. Now she just has to feel around in her pockets for the beads and pull out her keys

-On his way out, after forgetting what he meant to buy in the first place, because he can't stop thinking about her smile, he sees the table for the hiring event they're holding next week...

AHAHA SORRY THIS GOT SO LONG, BUT I NEED AN OUTLET FOR MY WORK TROUBLES

why can't I have a cool customer who snaps at karens for me 😔 also the key thing is true because I don't wanna clip them onto my pants. Everything goes in the pockets.

pt 2 is Mammon getting hired /hj (if anyone actually wants part 2 LOLOL)

Edit: PART TWO BELOW YIPPEE

[cyb3rmutt]

-handheld console 1

-handheld console 2

-skate tool

-antidepressants

-deodorant

-sketch book

-spray paint

-ibuprofen

-phazyme

-knife

-lighter 1

-hard drive with half of the gundam franchise and all of my game dev work on it

-oreos i forgot were in there until now

-paint marker 1

-paint marker 2

-hair ties

-lactaid

-bandaids

-mints

-boxcutter blades (no box cutter?)

-inhler

-eraser

-needle

-thread

-needle threader

-seam ripper

-glasses cleaner

-glasses cloth

-throat lozenge

-red contacts

-lighter 2

-lighter 3

all in a medium hip bag i wear daily

@ people who carry bags everywhere what do you put in them what is there to bring other than chapstick, keys, phone and maybe a tampon why are you packing a suitcase to be outside for 5 hours

[fastglass]

The Art and Science of Glass Cutting in Cape Town

Glass cutting in Cape Town has evolved into a specialised craft that combines artistry and precision engineering. As the city expands, the demand for high-quality glass products in architecture, interior design, and art rises. This article looks at the techniques, tools, and benefits of glass cutting, as well as how it is used in various industries in Cape Town. Understanding Glass Cutting Glass cutting is the process of scoring and breaking glass into specific shapes and sizes. This technique is essential for various applications, including custom windows and doors, decorative pieces, and functional items such as mirrors and tabletops. Glass cutting requires technical knowledge and an artistic eye to produce aesthetically pleasing results. Techniques Used in Glass Cutting There are several techniques employed in glass cutting, each suited to diverse types of projects: Manual Cutting Glass cutting in Cape Town typically begins with manual techniques, which are ideal for beginners and smaller projects. This involves scoring the glass's surface with a handheld cutter, then applying pressure to break it along the scored line. Manual glass cutting in Cape Town is particularly effective for thin glass sheets and enables precise handling in custom projects. Automated Cutting Automated glass cutting in Cape Town is ideal for large projects with intricate designs. These machines use advanced CNC (computer numerical control) technology to cut glass precisely and efficiently. This method produces complex shapes with minimal waste, making it ideal for projects requiring precision and custom design. Waterjet Cutting Another advanced technique for cutting through glass is waterjet cutting, which employs high-pressure water mixed with abrasives. This method works especially well for thicker glass or intricate designs that require an elevated level of detail while avoiding stress fractures. Essential Tools for Glass Cutting Achieving precision in glass cutting in Cape Town requires specific tools: • Glass Cutter: A sharp wheel cutter is required for scoring the glass effectively. There are several types, including manual and oil-fed cutters. • Straight Edge: A straight edge guides the cutter along the desired line, resulting in a clean, straight score. • Safety Equipment: Protective eyewear and gloves are essential for handling glass to avoid injuries from sharp edges or accidental breaks. • Lubricants: Using oil or a specific glass-cutting lubricant can help you get smoother cuts by reducing friction during scoring. Applications of Glass Cutting in Cape Town The applications of glass cutting in Cape Town are vast and varied: Architecture and Construction Glass cutting in Cape Town is essential in architecture, allowing for custom glass windows, doors, and facades that improve both the aesthetics and functionality of buildings. Well-cut glass panels add elegance and allow for more creative architectural designs, creating visually appealing spaces while meeting structural requirements. Interior Design Glass cutting in Cape Town facilitates the creation of customised pieces such as mirrors, shelves, and decorative panels. These custom glass items blend seamlessly into individual spaces, adding style and complementing the overall decor. Conclusion To summarise, glass cutting in Cape Town is more than just a technical skill; it is an art form that blends creativity and precision. Whether for architectural, interior design, or artistic purposes, skilled craftsmen play a key role in shaping how we interact with this versatile material. As demand for custom glass solutions grows across industries, mastering the art of glass cutting becomes increasingly important. Using a combination of traditional techniques and modern technology, those providing glass cutting in Cape Town will continue to push the envelope and create stunning works that reflect both functionality and beauty in everyday life.

[jaflazo]

A keychain set designed for women's safety typically includes various tools that can be used in emergency situations to provide a sense of security and protection.

Women's Safety Keychain Set

1. Personal Alarm: A small, lightweight device that emits a loud siren when activated. It’s designed to attract attention and deter potential attackers. The alarm is usually activated by pulling a pin or pressing a button.

2. Pepper Spray: A compact canister containing a chemical compound that irritates the eyes, causing tears, pain, and temporary blindness. It’s an effective self-defense tool to incapacitate an assailant.

3. Whistle: A simple yet effective tool for drawing attention in an emergency. The loud sound can alert others nearby to your distress.

4. Flashlight: A small, high-powered LED flashlight that provides visibility in dark or low-light conditions. Some flashlights may have strobe functions to disorient an attacker.

5. Kubotan: A small, handheld self-defense tool that can be used to deliver painful strikes. It’s often used to target pressure points and can be carried easily on a keychain.

6. Safety Key: A compact tool designed to break glass in case of an emergency, such as being trapped in a car. It often includes a seatbelt cutter for additional safety.

7. GPS Tracker: A tiny device that can be attached to your keychain and linked to your smartphone. It allows loved ones to track your location in real-time for added security.

8. Multi-tool: A versatile tool that includes various functions like a small knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener. It’s useful for everyday tasks and can be a handy addition to the safety set.

Benefits:

Portability: The tools are compact and lightweight, making them easy to carry on a keychain or in a purse.

Readiness: Having these tools readily available can provide peace of mind and quick access in emergency situations.

Versatility: The variety of tools ensures that you have multiple options for different types of emergencies, whether it's self-defense, alerting others, or escaping from a

dangerous situation.

Usage Tips:

Familiarize Yourself: Take time to learn how each tool works. Practice using them so you can respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.

Stay Alert: Always be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. Use the tools as part of a broader personal safety strategy.

Regular Checks: Ensure that all tools are in working order. Replace batteries in devices like alarms and flashlights regularly.

Conclusion:

A women’s safety keychain set is an invaluable investment for personal security. It empowers women with the tools they need to protect themselves and respond to emergencies confidently.

[igoldenlaser]

Affordable Handheld Metal Laser Welding Machine for Sale

A metal laser welding machine, also known as a laser welder or laser welding system, is a specialized equipment used for precise and efficient welding of metal components. It utilizes laser technology to generate a highly concentrated and intense laser beam that melts and fuses metal materials together.

Handheld Metal Laser Welding Machine

Handheld metal laser welding machines are designed to be lightweight and portable, allowing for easy transportation and maneuverability. They typically have a compact size and ergonomic design, enabling operators to access and weld difficult-to-reach areas or perform welding tasks in different locations.

Handheld metal laser welding machines offer the advantages of mobility, accessibility, and versatility in metal welding applications. They provide a convenient solution for on-site repairs, small-scale production, or situations where traditional fixed-position laser welding machines may not be feasible.

 Welding head

The laser is eventually fired from the welding head and applied to the material.It consists of nozzle,scale tube, protective glass,focusing lens, reflector,motor,collimator,wire feeding bracket, switch button, waterways,QBH protective sleeve and so on. Nozzle and protective lens are wearing parts. And when workers’ welding, auxiliary gas is often needed to avoid material producing gas that could react with air and to avoid residue and aerosol entering the welding head to damage the components.So we need to prepare extra nozzles and protective lens. How laser welding works？The laser is generated by laser source and is transported to welding head, then it is collected and reflected by reflector and is focused by focusing lens to reach the nozzle and finally fired to the material, after all this happens, the user could conduct welding conveniently and flexibly.

When considering a handheld metal laser welding machine, factors to consider include laser power, portability features, battery life (if applicable), cooling system, ease of use, and the specific welding requirements of your application.

Main body

Displayer is a window for interaction between user and machine. The screen of displayer is touch screen, its functions are machine parameter adjustment and language conversion. Control board equals to computer mainframe. And wire feeder is designed to melt the wire into the welding joint during material processing when the welding joint width over 5 mm.

Water chiller is used to cool laser source and welding head and could only be filled with distilled water and purified water in summer and with antifreeze in winter. And the volume of liquids contained is 15L, the replacement period of liquids is 2-3 months.

Metal Laser Welding Machine for Sale

Ranging from entry-level handheld laser welding guns to automatic laser welding systems with CNC controller, as well as professional 3D laser welding robot. All types of laser beam welders available in IGOLDEN with powers of 1000W, 2000W and 3000W for machinists.

Three-in-one laser welder

The advanced version of laser welder is the three-in-one laser welder, as its name suggests, it has multifunctions of of welding, cleaning and cutting. Its welding function is the same as that of a normal laser welder. And it could be easily to changed into the cutting pattern by the change of nozzle, when it is converted into the pattern of cutting, it could only cut some extra and useless pieces of the material edges with less precision and worse effect than normal fiber laser cutters. If it is applied in cleaning, cleaning head and special focusing lens for laser cleaner should be installed. It is easy and convenient in operation and alteration of patterns.

Metal Laser Welding Machine Features

Laser Source:

Metal laser welding machines use a laser source, typically a solid-state laser, to generate the laser beam. Common types of lasers used include fiber lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, and disk lasers. These lasers provide high power and excellent beam quality for precise and controlled welding.

Welding Process:

Metal laser welding involves focusing the laser beam onto the joint or area to be welded. The laser beam rapidly heats and melts the metal surfaces, creating a localized molten pool. Upon cooling, the molten metal solidifies, resulting in a strong and durable weld joint. The process can be performed in continuous wave (CW) mode or pulsed mode, depending on the application requirements.

Non-contact Welding:

Laser welding is a non-contact welding process, meaning the laser beam does not physically touch the workpiece. This eliminates the need for mechanical force or contact between the welding tool and the material, reducing the risk of contamination or damage to the welded parts.

Materials:

Metal laser welding machines can be used to weld a wide range of metals and alloys, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass, and various other alloys. They are particularly effective for welding thin sheets or components with high precision and minimal distortion.

Speed and Efficiency:

Laser welding is a fast and efficient welding method. The concentrated energy of the laser beam results in rapid heating and cooling rates, allowing for high welding speeds. This contributes to increased productivity and reduced production time compared to traditional welding techniques.

Precision and Control:

Metal laser welding machines offer high precision and control over the welding process. The laser beam can be accurately focused and directed to the desired welding area, allowing for precise positioning and control of the heat input. This enables the welding of intricate or complex geometries with minimal damage to the surrounding material.

Versatility:

Metal laser welding machines are versatile and can be used for various welding applications. They can perform spot welding, seam welding, overlap welding, and even 3D welding of complex components. Laser welding can also be combined with other processes, such as laser cutting or laser marking, to create integrated manufacturing solutions.

Automation and Integration:

Metal laser welding machines can be integrated into automated production lines or robotic systems for increased productivity and consistency. They can be equipped with vision systems and sensors to aid in precise positioning and quality control.

Metal Laser Welding Machine Advantages

The laser welder has varieties of advantages and they will be explained in detail. Laser welder could be used in a wide range , it works well no matter in outdoor or from long distance. And the machine can be used flexibly and conveniently in various working occasions. Besides, there are many welding methods offered for users to choose, stitch welding, butt welding, vertical welding, flat fillet weld, inside corner weld and outside corner weld, and it has free switching of welding and cutting, users only need to change a welding nozzle to a cutting nozzle. The welding effect is good because of small heat affected zone, hard to deform and blacken, welding deeply, full melting, compact and firm structure, high weld strength.

There is no need to polish welding joint for it adopts continuous welding, the surface of welded part is smooth and well-done with no perlage and few subsequent polishing procedure. Little consumable material needed in welding process to save the costs of material. This machine is equipped with safety alarms. The nozzle works only when it touches metals and automatically stops outputting laser once the working parts moved from the platform, and the tact switch has the function of temperature sensing. Therefore, this machine has a high safety level. Last but not the least, laser welder is labor-saving for it could be operated by workers who only have short-term training. In a nutshell, the laser-welder is friendly to both owner and user with advantages of time saving, labor saving and cost saving.

How does laser welding work?

Welding by laser beam is basically very simple: Two precisely cut sheets are held together. The laser melts the edges of the sheet metal. The melt flows into each other – and the joint is complete.

Quality assurance in laser beam welding

Laser beam welding is a non-contact joining process. It is always carried out automatically. Modern laser beam welding systems are equipped with an integrated measuring system, which independently checks the dimensions of the manufactured component. This makes these systems particularly precise, which is the basis for guaranteeing constant quality.

Costs for a laser beam welding system

The costs are still the biggest disadvantage of these innovative processes. It depends strongly on what and which material is to be processed with the laser welding system. Even simple micro systems used, for example, for engraving wedding rings can cost several thousand euros. Brand-new high-performance plants rarely cost less than 100,000 euros, rather more. These expenses are offset by excellent manufacturing quality and high productivity. In fact, laser welding is usually carried out at a much higher speed than conventional electric or inert gas welding processes.

What speed is possible with laser welding?

In addition to precision and low heat input, the working speed is one of the outstanding properties of laser welding. Under ideal conditions, a long, straight endless seam can be welded at a speed of up to 60 m/minute. Since the intensity of the laser beam can be varied, the impact of the material used is less decisive for the working speed of a laser welding system. Even thick sheets can be precisely joined in a matter of seconds.

Types of laser welding

Laser welding is a versatile, low cost way of achieving high quality spot welds for different materials and thicknesses. It results across a wide range of materials. There are three common types, including CO2, YAG and fiber laser welders. There are high-power welders for large-format and thick sheets, and low-power welders for small-size parts. There are welders for metals and non-metallic materials such as plastics and ceramics.

Different methods can be classified as follows:

• Welds between slices. Including butt welds, end welds, center penetration fusion welds, and center perforation fusion welds.

• Wire and wire welds. Including wire-to-wire butt welds, cross welds, parallel lap welds, and T-type welds.

• Welds of metal wires and block components. It can successfully realize the connection between the metal wire and the block element, and the size of the block element can be arbitrary. Attention should be paid to the geometric dimensions of the wire-like components during welding.

• Welds of different metals. Welds different types of metals must solve the range of weldability parameters. The welding between different materials is only possible with certain material combinations.

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CONCRETE / GROOVE CUTTER

Versatile Cutting: Capable of cutting through concrete, asphalt, brick, block, and other hard materials.

Types: Walk-behind saws, handheld saws, wall saws, groove cutting machines.

Diamond Blades: Utilizes diamond-tipped blades for efficient cutting with minimal dust and debris.

Applications: Used in construction for creating expansion joints, cutting control joints, removing damaged sections, and trenching for utility installations.

Safety: Requires proper protective gear including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed boots.

Precision: Allows for precise cutting, including vertical or inclined cuts for creating openings in walls or cutting concrete panels.

Power: Available in different sizes and power options depending on the depth and width of the cut required.

Training: Operators should be trained in the proper operation of the equipment to ensure safe and effective cutting.

Maintenance: Regular maintenance of equipment is essential for optimal performance and longevity.

Efficiency: Provides efficient cutting solutions for various construction and demolition projects.

[toolsmatic]

A Comprehensive Guide to Grinders: Types, Uses, and Tips

In the world of power tools, grinders are indispensable for a wide range of tasks, from metalworking to woodworking. Whether you're a professional tradesperson or a DIY enthusiast, understanding the different types of grinders and their uses can help you make informed decisions and achieve optimal results in your projects. In this guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about grinders, including their types, applications, and essential tips for safe and effective usage.

Types of Grinders:

Angle Grinders: Angle grinders are versatile tools commonly used for cutting, grinding, and polishing metal, stone, and other materials. They feature a rotating abrasive disc and are available in various sizes and power ratings to suit different applications.

Bench Grinders: Bench grinders are stationary tools mounted on a workbench or pedestal. They typically have two grinding wheels, one coarse and one fine, and are used for sharpening tools, shaping metal, and other precision grinding tasks.

Die Grinders: Die grinders are compact, handheld tools used for precise grinding, deburring, and polishing in tight spaces. They often feature a slim, cylindrical design and are popular in automotive, aerospace, and metal fabrication industries.

Angle Die Grinders: Angle die grinders combine the versatility of angle grinders with the precision of die grinders. They are ideal for grinding, sanding, and polishing applications in confined areas, such as automotive engine compartments and machinery.

Straight Grinders: Straight grinders, also known as pencil grinders, have a slender, elongated design and are used for detailed grinding and polishing tasks. They are commonly used in metalworking, woodworking, and mold-making industries.

Uses of Grinders:

Metalworking: Grinders are essential tools for shaping, smoothing, and finishing metal surfaces in fabrication, welding, and machining processes.

Woodworking: Grinders are used for shaping and smoothing wood surfaces, sharpening chisels and plane blades, and removing excess material in woodworking projects.

Construction: Grinders are used for cutting and shaping concrete, stone, and masonry materials in construction and renovation projects.

Automotive: Grinders are used for grinding, sanding, and polishing metal surfaces in automotive repair and restoration.

DIY Projects: Grinders are versatile tools for various DIY tasks, including cutting metal pipes, sharpening garden tools, and removing rust and paint from surfaces.

Tips for Safe and Effective Grinder Usage:

Wear Proper Safety Gear: Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection when operating a grinder to protect yourself from flying debris and noise.

Inspect the Grinder: Before each use, inspect the grinder and grinding wheels for any damage or defects. Replace damaged or worn-out parts immediately.

Secure Workpieces Properly: Ensure that workpieces are securely clamped or held in place to prevent them from shifting or flying out during grinding.

Use the Right Wheel for the Job: Choose the appropriate grinding wheel for the material and task at hand. Using the wrong wheel can result in damage to the grinder or workpiece.

Maintain Proper Posture: Stand or sit in a stable position with your feet shoulder-width apart and maintain a firm grip on the grinder to prevent accidents.

Avoid Overloading the Grinder: Do not overload the grinder or apply excessive pressure when grinding. Let the grinder's motor and abrasive wheels do the work.

Keep the Workspace Clean: Keep the work area clean and free of clutter to prevent tripping hazards and ensure safe operation of the grinder.

In conclusion, tools & cutter grinders are versatile tools with a wide range of applications in various industries and DIY projects. By understanding the different types of grinders, their uses, and essential safety tips, you can maximize their utility and achieve professional-quality results in your projects. Whether you're shaping metal, sharpening tools, or smoothing wood surfaces, a quality grinder is an indispensable tool in any workshop or job site.

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Glass Cutter and Glass Circle Cutter 8857-4 #diamondpaintingtools #handtool This is a dual-purpose product that can be used as a handheld glass cutter and a circle cutter. When you need to cut round glass or other shapes of glass, this product is for your needs #diamondpaintingtools #handtool www.shruili.com

[gethellbcnt-m]

❝ since when do you cook ? ❞ She questions with piqued interest, ears perking. the Sin is soon to follow when Satan seats himself -- one of Lucifer's lucrative sets of apple-themed furniture, ugh -- careful of her tail and wings. the ever-anxious Sin of Sloth has settled into a comfortable pace, for now.

❝ i've been using a handheld laser-cutter, myself, though i do commend you on your progression thus far. ❞ Belphegor replies as glasses are adjusted. ❝ think of it like a small lightsaber, but you can switch out the various heads.. it also aids in giving added depth depending on the temperature. ❞ A small pause, her shoulders slacking.

❝ what did you say your knives were made from, again ? ❞

[artificialqueens]

Down with the Recipe, Bake from the Heart, 1/10 (Multi) - Juno

Summary: This year’s Great British Bake Off will see some baking for sure, but also a few surprises. Tayce goes into the Bake Off tent determined to bring the winning cake stand to Wales, along with a few Star Baker badges, but her attention may not be on baking for too long as she gets to know fellow baker Aurora, on the same row as her. And judging by the other contestants, Tayce might not be the only one focusing on something other than baking this season.

A/N: This is a DRUK2 group based on GBBO - there are a few ships! It’s also on AO3 with 12 chapters but I will post here with 10 for ease as the first two and last two will are being done together. No CWs for this chapter! I hope you enjoy.

PROLOGUE - October 2021

It had been Cheryl who had suggested a live react to the grand finale of this season of Bake Off, so the twelve finalists could all gather together, watch the finale, and then the winner’s reaction could be captured on film and put on the internet for the whole world to see. Cheryl hadn’t even been in the cast - she’d been on the previous season - but she said she’d become invested in the season and the bakers so much so that she hadn’t wanted to let them go yet.

And judging by the public’s reaction to her tweet about it, she wasn’t alone.

Pip had mentioned in their group chat that her sister had a big town house in the Wirral, and she’d offered to let them all use it as a base for their live watch. Channel 4 didn’t have anything purpose-built for them, and the filming location wasn’t available, so they’d all jumped at the chance. Plus, Liverpool served as a good mid-point for them all - it saved Joe having to go all the way to Dundee or Ellie having to go to Brighton.

Aurora had marvelled at the amount of space there was once they’d all arrived the previous day. The living room and dining area were one, with a dining table probably big enough to fit a couple of football teams at it; and the kitchen led into the room with an arched doorway. The kitchen itself was enormous too, in highly polished white surfaces that Aurora was terrified to touch with her probably-impure fingers

“Bit posh, isn’t it!” She’d muttered to Tayce.

Pip’s sister and her husband were staying away, and they had the place all to themselves - the twelve of them reunited, with just Blu and Cheryl for company, operating a handheld camera with the intention of sending the finale footage for Channel 4.

As three endings had been recorded back in June, with each of the finalists winning one of the takes, the actual winner’s reveal would be a surprise to all of them, including the three finalists, and ensure no slip ups from the production team.

That didn’t stop all twelve of them worrying. None of them had slept a wink, all of them keeping an eye on Prue’s twitter to make sure she hadn’t accidentally tweeted the winner again. But mostly they’d been together, reminiscing on some of the moments from the season that had made them laugh. All the funny moments, all the tense moments, and one or two viral moments loaded with innuendo.

Not to mention everything else that had blossomed in tandem with nature that springtime.

It had been quite a season. They’d started out as strangers, and now they were so tightly-knit that they hadn’t even entertained the thought that they would possibly be watching the finale without all of them in the same space.

Aurora swilled the glass of champagne that Joe had insisted on pouring for everyone, and watched all of the people she’d grown close to on the season, a peaceful atmosphere in the room as they waited for the finale to start.

Well, not all of them were peaceful. Lawrence and Ellie were being their usual loud selves, jousting with wooden spoons and shrieking as loudly as they ever did - but Bimini was utterly still for the first time since Aurora had met them, laid against Asttina’s chest as they both reclined on one of the sofas, while Asttina raked her fingers through their mullet; and Bimini’s eyes were closed, their lips in a sleepy smile.

Aurora felt familiar hands creep around her waist, a familiar chin rest on her shoulder from behind, and familiar lips at her cheek.

“I can’t believe it’s coming to an end now,” Aurora murmured, her thoughts escaping her unfiltered, as they sometimes did with Tayce at this close range.

“Well, it was never gonna be forever,” Tayce said into her ear. “But we’re all gonna be friends after this, aren’t we! The wonders of technology! Come into the twenty-first century, Rory. We have this thing called the internet, and group chats, and phones -”

“We’re not all just gonna be friends, though, are we?” Aurora replied.

“We’re all just besties, nothing more than that. Rory, I’m joking!” Tayce laughed at Aurora’s horrified expression. “All I’m saying is that this isn’t the end - just the beginning.”

“That’s so cheesy.”

“Yeah, but I’m right, you can’t deny that!”

Aurora let her eyes drift around everyone else in the room.

Tia and Veronica who had barely left their corner of the sofa, hands and legs wound tightly together, both with hearts in their eyes and bigger smiles than anyone else in the room as they chatted quietly, simply enjoying each others’ company.

Lawrence and Ellie, wooden spoons still in hand, making the most noise in the room in delighted laughter as they jousted with each other, almost knocking Pip over as she carried in another tray of snacks to lay on the dining table.

Bimini resting against Asttina’s chest as they reclined on the other sofa, Asttina still running her fingers through Bimini’s freshly-dyed mullet, both of them letting out a contented sigh in tandem.

“Yeah,” Aurora murmured, as Tayce held her tighter, “I guess so.”

——

WEEK 1: BISCUIT WEEK

April 2021

Tayce grinned at the cameras as they panned around everyone. She’d given the interviewer her spiel about how much she’d always dreamt of being in the gingham tent and how excited she was to bring the winning cake stand to Wales for the first time in Bake Off history; and a surprising calm settled in her chest, nerves dissipating, at the genuine warm aura from everyone and everything in the room.

At least Tayce wasn’t in full view of the judges right at the front. That privilege was reserved for two people from London, both of whom looked right at home in front of the cameras, although their names were a mystery for now.

It was all very familiar from seeing it on the telly the last eleven years. Immaculate worktops with varnish that shone like glass; the tent walls decorated with bunting and flowers, and the pastel shelves and adorned with china cups; the multi-coloured KitchenAids ready to whisk, fold and anything else - Tayce’s was pure white, while the woman from Nottingham on the bench opposite her had a turquoise one.

Tayce chanced another glance at her; the tight-lipped smile showed a single dimple, and her long blonde hair was tied off her face, but her fingers drummed nervously on the workbench, and she evidently wasn’t as poised as the veneer she displayed for the cameras.

Tayce smiled to herself. It’ll be fun winning this thing.

——

Signature: 24 Iced Biscuits

The best bit of the show when it was on the telly was the banter between Matt and Noel. Seeing them in person, even from a distance away, made Tayce’s stomach bubble with excitement, and she had to cling to the workbench a little tighter to stay upright.

“Well, bakers, welcome to the gingham tent! Back for another season of Prue-Paul’s Baking Race!”

Prue’s sweet smile was complemented by her brightly-coloured glasses and sharp, matching blazer, while Paul’s cool stare lingered on everyone in the room a split second longer than they all would have liked.

“For the signature today,” Matt said, “the judges would like you to make twenty-four iced biscuits. The biscuits can be any flavour -“

“ - but should tell the judges a little bit about yourselves or where you’re from.”

“Where are you from, Noel?”

“Oh, you know, the moon.”

Everyone was laughing, even Tayce; although it wasn’t that funny - but the whole room was dancing with nerves by now, starting to become contagious from the people around her.

“On your marks -“

“Get set -“

“BAKE!”

Once Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding had declared the immortal lines to the room, everyone was scrambling for ingredients from their bags and the fridges.

Tayce was still cringing a bit at the dragon-shaped cookie-cutter her mum had found in some gift shop near the castle in Cardiff. She didn’t understand why tourists would be making dragon-shaped biscuits inspired by their trip to Wales, but for once she was thankful for tourists. Her friend Cara had customised it a little when she’d seen her a couple of weeks ago, by melting the tail with her lighter, elongating it a little, and extending the jaw and ears to make it look a little more ferocious.

“Can’t have people thinking you’re not breathing fire,” she’d said, passing the cigarette back to Tayce, “otherwise they won’t think you’re competition.”

And Tayce had nodded, holding smoke in her lungs half a beat longer than usual, wondering if she cared whether anyone thought of her as competition. After all, it was Bake Off. The last sabotage attempt there had been a national scandal the following day.

The most unproblematic, drama-free show on the telly.

Nothing was going to happen here.

——

“The judges are coming for you next,” one of the cameramen nudged Tayce out of her thoughts, just as she was measuring out her flour, causing it to fly upwards in a cloud “Just a heads up. Oh, sorry love.”

“Right, right.” Tayce nodded, brushing flour from her face. “What do I say to them again?”

“Just … talk. It’s the first episode. Show them your personality.”

“Personality,” Tayce repeated, nodding. “I’ve got oodles of that.”

“Great stuff. And don’t forget to be doing something bake-ey while they’re coming over.”

The cameraman dodged out of the way to make room for the medical team, running to help the woman in front of Nottingham, who had managed to slice her finger on something already.

“Here they are,” Tayce muttered to herself, taking a deep breath and straightening as the judges, along with Matt and Noel, came over to her.

“Morning, Tayce!”

Paul Hollywood was shorter than he appeared to be, and Prue Leith was taller, but nothing prepared Tayce for meeting either of them. Tayce held her breath for a split second, smiling somewhat mechanically to try to mask the sudden heat in her face.

“Bore da, folks! I’ve brought the weather with me!” Tayce beamed, indicating the heaving downpour of rain that was falling outside the tent; and they all laughed politely.

Tayce momentarily stopped concentrating on the judges and noticed the woman opposite her, turning to watch Tayce interact with the judges. And every time she was describing the perfect quality that her dragon-shaped shortbread biscuits would turn out, she seemed to slow her actions, looking up over at them.

The conversation was light, but Tayce could feel the calm authority of both judges before her, making words freeze on her tongue. It only went on for a minute or two, but Tayce was left feeling as if she should have prepared more.

Oh well. What’s done is done.

The ingredients for her biscuits were mixing slowly in the KitchenAid, the gentle whirr of the blades almost lulling Tayce to sleep as she sipped her cup of tea, before she took out the ball of shortbread dough and rolled it out to cut into biscuits.

“Your accent is so nice.”

Tayce looked up from her biscuits, to see the woman from Nottingham had come over, tucking her hair behind her ear, leaving her hand resting at the back of her neck to play absently with the strings of her apron. Up close, the dimple in her cheek was emphasised as a shy smile twitched at the corners of her mouth.

“Thank you!” Tayce stood to her full height. “This place doesn’t look like Barry Island yet but give it some time!” She leaned against the workbench, tossing her hair away from her shoulders.

“My accent is … well, it’s just … northern,” she continued with a giggle. “I’m Aurora, by the way. I’m so bad at names, I’m sorry, you’ve probably already said yours!”

“Don’t worry, I am too. I’m Tayce. And if I forget your name, well - yeah, same.”

Aurora’s gaze lingered half a second too long as she tested the name on her tongue.

“Tayce.” Her smile widened. “Nice to meet you.”

——

Tayce was terrible at names. She had no idea how she was going to remember who all eleven of these other people were, especially as one of them would be going every week - the pool of people getting smaller and smaller until Tayce would be remaining with whoever else was any good out of these lot.

As the day went on, she started to pick them up.

She had to learn Asttina’s for one, because Asttina seemed to know everyone’s name from the word go. Asttina was one of the two Londoners at the front, and was the only one of the group who had made a deliberate effort to come round to all their workbenches to formally introduce herself during the bake itself, her demeanour confident but her handshake gentle and light as air.

“Nice to meet you, Tayce,” she’d said, with a cool smile that reminded Tayce of a Miss World competition. “Looking forward to tasting all your bakes!”

She knew Pip’s name too, on the bench just behind Asttina, as she’d turned up in the tent wearing elf ears, claiming they were for luck. Everyone had been staring at her workbench, where she’d positioned a tiny blue handbag with a red circle in the middle, saying she took it with her wherever she went.

“I had a sesh with a psychic,” Pip explained to them all as a group of them crowded round her. “She’s a bit of a local celeb in Liverpool, Psychic Sally they call her, but - anyway, she told me to look for a sign in blue and red, said it was from me great-grandpa - and the same day I walked past one of those handbag shops on Paradise Street and there it was, in the window, 70% off!”

“Definitely couldn’t have been a coincidence, Pippa,” Tayce grinned, and Pip shook her head in agreement, but she had a mischievous glint in her eye and Tayce wasn’t entirely sure how serious she was about the whole affair.

Ellie’s name too had become familiar, because of the amount of times the show’s medics would groan it when she managed to hurt herself on something that episode. Ellie herself had been quiet most of the day, seemingly a little shy and evidently the youngest in the room; but she’d bounced on the balls of her feet at meeting Matt Lucas, garbling something about her and her brother doing all the impersonations as kids.

The soft-spoken woman in front of Tayce was called Cherry, and Tayce had found that out because she’d pointed it out to everyone when she put cherry flavouring in her biscuits.

“Does that actually, y’know, work as a flavour?” Tia had asked her when she was explaining it to them.

Tia was another name that Tayce knew, mainly because the woman was so tall and striking. She looked like she’d come straight off a catwalk and wandered into the Bake Off tent by complete accident on her way to London Fashion Week, happening to become covered in flour in the process.

Cherry had huffed. “I don’t know, but you eat cherry-flavoured things all the time! What could go wrong with putting it in biscuits?”

Tia grimaced. “Wait. Have you … never put cherry flavouring in biscuits before? Didn’t you practise at home?”

Tayce couldn’t help but feel a twinge of mirth as she watched Cherry chew her tongue, her cheeks flushing, but her jaw set obstinately. “I know what I’m doing. I can do this.”

“You haven’t even practised this bake? Okay. So how late do the trains run from here to Newcastle?” Tayce had asked Cherry, and Aurora had doubled over in wheezing laughter as Cherry had folded her arms.

“Darlington. Darlington, not Newcastle. And there’s been trains there for nearly two hundred years, love.”

That had just made Aurora laugh harder, clutching her stomach and shaking in silent giggles, leaning on Tayce as Tayce had led her back to her workbench and let her wipe the tears from her eyes before continuing with her biscuit dough.

That was the most important thing Tayce had learned so far in the tent. The woman from Nottingham opposite her was Aurora, and Aurora lit up the whole bench.

When the judges had stood with her earlier, she’d cooed about how much she adored baking everything for all her family - making fairy cakes for charity bakes for work, birthday cakes for her family, tipsy cakes for her best friends for their birthdays, or anniversaries, or whenever they were just feeling crap.

From the smile that she couldn’t hold back, Tayce knew that Aurora was the only person in the room who meant it when she said that she loved baking.

——

“One hour break, folks, and then filming starts for Technical, okay?”

The first bake was over, and Tayce’s shortbread biscuits shaped like dragons had gone down pretty well with the judges. She wasn’t sure if she’d had the best feedback, her nerves kicking in and blocking out most of the other contestants’ comments; but she thought she’d done enough for this round at least.

One of the producers herded them like sheep - or maybe cats, judging by how Ginny had gone chasing after a squirrel they’d seen - back into Norton Hall where they were all staying for the weekends while filming was happening. It was a huge, Georgian manor mouse with ceilings touching the clouds, far more halls than were necessary, and so many excessive bedrooms that each contestant had a room each.

Tayce had half-expected four-poster regal luxury as she’d opened the door to her own, twice the size of her room in her flat; but no such luck - it was furnished sparingly, and all the beds were normal. A small double, she noted. Not that she was likely to get lucky with these master bakers, but a woman could dream.

The floorboards creaked as she crossed the room and flopped backwards onto the bed, gazing at the ceiling, the elation sending a shiver through her skin as she realised again that she had made it to Bake Off.

The Bake Off!

They weren’t meant to change clothes between takes unless they’d made a huge mess with the food, so Tayce just retouched her eyeliner and went back down to the communal room, where most of them had gathered back in the group, polite conversations carrying on amongst relative strangers as they sampled each others’ biscuits.

What a surreal scene.

A group of almost strangers, half of their names unfamiliar, and she was meant to discuss baking with them all.

“Alright, babs?” She heard someone pushing a plate in front of her. “My name’s Ginny, Ginny Lemon, and if you don’t like lemon, well - just skip my biccies, alright love?”

“No, lemon is great,” Tayce forced a smile, taking one of Ginny’s biscuits. “Thanks hun.”

“You’re welcome! Which ones did you make - wait, I remember, the Welsh dragons?”

“Now how did you guess that one?” Tayce raised an eyebrow at them. “My mum’s idea, she was like, do it for the Welsh! So of course she found a dragon-shaped cookie cutter from somewhere. One of the tourist shops in Cardiff. Tourists love dragon biscuits apparently.”

“Oh I know love, I know - speaking of weird biscuits, have you ever tried a Worcester sauce biscuit? I don’t recommend it if you haven’t, but have you?” Ginny shook their head, tutting. “Tastes like shit! Waste of biscuit. Waste of Worcester sauce too, though. Anyway, Pip’s looking lonely without me. Nice to see you!”

And Ginny fled from Tayce’s arm, scurrying back over to Pip. Tayce tasted the biscuit, bracing herself for Worcester sauce, blinking with surprise to find it was actually pretty good, the lemon flavour really tasty, and finding she wanted another.

Most of the rest of the biscuits were arranged on a bench at the back. Tayce picked up another of her own and went down the line, eager to see which had depleted the most.

Gravestone biscuits were the biggest shocker for her - two different sets of biscuits were there, iced to resemble gravestones, mostly untouched - but Tayce politely picked up the better-looking of the two and found a lovely chilli kick to it when she tasted. But gravestones weren’t the only common theme - two different rose patterns were there, one set iced in different shades of pink, and the other with a deep red icing. The pink roses were almost all gone, and Tayce took the second-to-last one, enjoying the raspberry flavour, and grabbing one of the other roses to go.

Tayce peered around the room at the other contestants from her vantage point at the table. Most of them had dropped into twos and threes - with twelve people it was bound to happen - chatting amongst themselves, quietly and politely for the most part, although the two Scottish women in one corner were laughing as if they’d known each other for years.

Eventually, she joined Aurora, who was talking to someone whose white-blonde hair and pencil-thin eyebrows looked very familiar …

“Joe Black,” she said, extending a heavily-tattooed hand to Tayce, whose stomach flipped upon hearing the name.

“You’re - on Instagram, that woman -“

“My internet infamy precedes me, but in that case I hope so too do my bakes, and of course my sense of fun.” Joe’s voice was theatrical, her gestures affected; but her smile was warm, and Cherry looked as enamoured with her as Tayce was feeling.

“And who wins the biscuit version of the wars of the roses?” Joe continued, pointing down at the two rose-shaped iced biscuits on Tayce’s plate. “Lawrence, or Veronica? I must say, the amount that Veronica worried about her own bake, that time probably could have been spent thinking up a better biscuit flavour than rosewater, don’t you agree?”

Tayce glanced at Veronica’s biscuit, then up at Aurora. “Does it taste that bad?”

But before Aurora could answer, they were interrupted by “Alright, babes! How’s it hanging?”

The woman joining them had rich violet hair scraped off her face into a bun at the crown of her head, and an intense green stare. Tayce took the hand that was extended to her, finding a firmer handshake than Asttina’s, trying to follow the stream of words from this woman’s mouth.

“I’m Lauren, but you might as well call me Lawrence, that’s all Ellie’s been calling me all day, thinks she’s fucking hilarious, and I’ve not really met any of you yet because, you know,” Lawrence paused for breath, waving her hands, “baking contest, ooh I’m not here to make friends, et cetera, but now that we’re all here and we’re not baking right now, I thought I’d better find out who everyone is! Are you the one who made the dragon biccies?”

“That’s me, baby!” Tayce grinned. “Bore da, bitches!”

“See, I knew you were Welsh, and there Ellie was trying to convince me the dragon biccies were by someone who just really liked Puff the Magic Dragon, she owes me a tenner now - and you’re - oh wait, I know you!” Lawrence wagged her finger at Joe, whose expression didn’t change apart from the slow blink. “That Instagram video!”

Joe fixed Lawrence with a stare. “Yes, that Instagram video; I know that precedes me, but I hope by the end of this competition that can be eclipsed by my culinary skills.” Her voice still kept the throaty drawl, but Tayce was starting to sense her irritation at the association.

Cherry had already offered her hand to shake, and Lawrence took it. “Alright, I remember your name, because you put it in your biccies as flavouring! Where’re you from, do they grow cherries there?”

“No - I’m from Darlington.”

Lawrence blinked, frowning. “Darlington, near Sweetie-shire is that?”

“No, it’s near -“

“I’m joking babes, I’m joking! I know it’s - hey, hey Ellie!” Lawrence stopped to shout to Ellie, who had evidently reappeared. “Els! It’s not Puff the Magic Dragon! Where’s my tenner? Hey!” And she was gone in an instant, Tayce turning to watch her chase Ellie as she scurried out.

“Anyway,” Joe continued, motioning to Tayce’s plate and one of the gravestone biscuits, “I’m so glad you’re enjoying mine! I know my sense of humour is a little … ah, morbid, but I didn’t count on being one of two people with this bake, let me tell you that!”

Joe glanced over to the left out the sides of her eyes; Tayce followed her gaze to Pip, oblivious, making herself a cup of tea.

“She didn’t - like, you don’t think she -“

“Oh, no, not in a month of Sundays! But it’s a strange little coincidence, isn’t it? The viewers will love the drama!”

Joe opened her mouth wide to let out a violent cackle, a sound that might have made a shiver glide down Tayce’s spine if she hadn’t been mid-biscuit.

——

Technical: 8 Wagon Wheels

The Technical challenge was the first time Tayce felt her nerves return in a rush.

Everyone had identical ingredients and an identical recipe, but nothing prepared any of them for whipping the gingham cloth from them all and flipping the instructions over. Tayce ran her pencil down them, her head spinning.

On the first read, she recalled nothing.

Focus.

She took one steadying breath, letting go of as many nerves as she could, and then ran her pencil back down the list, jotting down timings and a couple of notes. They only had an hour and a half; precision was key.

On her right, Aurora was fidgeting with her apron, twisting her hair around her finger, before grabbing as many bowls as she could from the drawers and setting them all down ready.

It almost felt like more pressure, rather than less, having no judges in the room - just Matt and Noel, and they couldn’t really interact with the bakers at this point, mostly just talking amongst each other and having to film occasional silly quips for the television interludes.

You’re not gonna get this finished if you keep looking at Matt and Noel!

So Tayce mentally blocked out everything and anything around her, not taking her eyes off her workbench. Instructions, ingredients, whisk, repeat. Oven, timers, filling, cooling, done.

She barely remembered anything else that happened in the room.

As she put the last wagon wheel on the tray to take to the front, she wiped her brow, took a swig of tea, and then heard the immortal lines.

“Bakers! You have one minute to go!”

Tayce looked around the room. Tia, three desks ahead, was looking flustered, covered in flour from head to toe - a difficult feat when you were six feet tall - and Veronica, just behind her, was rounding the corner to help her move the biscuits over to the tray one by one as she spread on the jam and marshmallow fluff. Bimini, who Tayce was sure had finished about ten minutes earlier than everyone else, was doing the same thing for Asttina, leaning over her workbench and talking soothingly to her as they both moved biscuits around.

On the other side, Ginny was rubbing Pip’s back, trying to help her load wagon wheels onto the tray but only succeeding in knocking the handbag to the ground. Ellie broke two of her wagon wheels by dropping a palette knife on them, her squeak causing Lawrence to turn from her bench and put her hands on her hips.

But Tayce felt an unexpected wave of relief when she saw Aurora finishing her own biscuits right on schedule, stepping back with a sigh, rolling her head and her eyes to the ceiling.

They had to bring the biscuits to the front table, and put them behind their respective photographs for blind judging. Looking at the other biscuits on the bench, Tayce nodded to herself in satisfaction. She definitely wasn’t the worst. The photos were all a blur, but there was definitely one disaster, chocolate and marshmallow oozing; Ellie’s broken biscuits; and another tray with a biscuit missing.

It was easy to breathe a sigh of relief for herself.

“Just get into any order,” the producer said, pointing to the stools that had been set in front of the table, “but don’t sit directly behind your photo. Otherwise it just looks obvious.”

Tayce’s biscuits were second from the right, so she bunched towards the left, and found herself between Aurora and Joe. Joe had pretended to trip over her feet while carrying her own biscuits up, cackling gleefully at Veronica’s pained expression as she watched. Veronica, mercifully, had sat as far from Joe as she could.

Aurora was breathing rapidly next to her, and Tayce gave her a nudge with her knee.

“Chill girl! Relax! It will be fine!”

Aurora nodded, but said nothing, focusing on trying to breathe at a normal rate once again. Tayce could practically hear her heart hammering. She nudged her again playfully, and Aurora nudged her back, taking a deep breath out and seeming to calm from then.

Once Prue and Paul were back, Tayce grew a little sleepy. The judging went on for much longer than on telly, and tent was hot from all the baking and warm bodies, plus Aurora’s knee jogging rhythmically was enough to make her feel a little drowsy. Her biscuits were second to last, and Tayce wasn’t really focusing on any of the other critiques as they went down the line, not even those of the two women on either side of her.

She hated tents. They reminded her of camping. This one wasn’t like any of the camping tents, propped by firm wooden walls and decorations but it still reminded her of trips to the Gower when she was at primary school. And thinking of the Gower made her think of day-tripping to Tenby, where the air was hazy with salt and fresh fish, and the sea was far too cold as they skimmed stones, watching them bounce once, twice, three times …

A nudge at her side from Aurora brought her down from her reverie; blinking, Tayce saw the judges had reached the biscuits behind her photo, looking up expectantly to see who would claim them.

Oh, yeah. It’s the Technical, and I’m here to be judged.

She raised her hand, realising that she’d been in a dream so long that she didn’t even know what place the judges had called her for.

“Tayce - good flavour, biscuits had a good crunch, and the chocolate has set well; it just wasn’t quite filled enough.”

Nodding and smiling, she waited for them to move on to the next person before she leaned over towards Aurora, muttering from the corner of her mouth “Where did they put me again?”

But before Aurora could answer, Paul spoke up. “And in second place, we have -“

“You came third, you bitch!” Aurora whispered, her mouth open in awe, and she looped her hand into Tayce’s and squeezed. “How do you do it? You always look so put-together! Not like - Miss Second-Place down there.”

Tayce glanced at Veronica, right at the end of the line of bakers on their stools, whose hand was raised to claim second place. She was nodding earnestly at the praise, but she still wasn’t smiling, her lips tight and her other hand still quivering a little in her lap.

“That means that first place goes to - Asttina!”

But Aurora hadn’t let go of Tayce’s hand, and Tayce was suddenly more aware of that contact than whoever the winner was, even as she slowly drew her hand away for the polite applause that followed.

“Where did you come?” Tayce asked her in a whisper.

“Seventh. Not great. I over-baked them a little bit,” Aurora shrugged. “I’m never gonna be good at technical.”

——

“Congrats on coming top of Technical!” Tia clapped Asttina on the back as they came back into Norton Hall, and Asttina responded with her winning smile.

“Thanks, babe. I thought you all deserved a taste of what I can do!”

There was a collective amused murmur around the other bakers at Asttina’s slightly smug tone. Tayce grinned, staying silent for now, wondering what the others would have to say to that.

“Oh, there’s more to come, is there?” Tia continued.

“I should hope so.” Asttina licked her lips. “From all of you lot as well.”

“There’s no need to be cocky,” Veronica said, the first time any of them had really heard her speak. Veronica was tiny, with blonde hair and a nasal voice that was louder than any of them had expected; most likely feeling the sting of coming second.

Asttina shook her hair back. “I’m not cocky, Veronica, I just know what I can do. Read the CV, it’s all there! If you want to win stuff, you need to know yourself. Do you want to win?”

“Does the Pope shit in the woods?” Veronica retorted.

It was Tia’s snort of laughter that started them all off, diffusing the vague tension creeping into the room. Asttina’s laugh was only drowned out by Veronica’s as she realised what she’d said.

“Is the Pope a Catholic, does a bear shit in the woods … I know, I know. I mean, yeah, I definitely do want to win.”

Asttina shrugged. “Then there’s no point being modest about what you can do. Let your bakes do the talking!”

One of the producers came in at that moment, motioning for them all to come round, and they all bunched together.

“Alright folks, the day’s filming is done, we’ll begin tomorrow at nine sharp for the Showstopper challenges. Until then you’re free to relax and have a nice time - please don’t go into any areas marked as Private, and no excessive drinking, but otherwise, have a good night!”

“Thank you!” They chorused, clapping for some unknown reason, as some of the staff rounded up the leftover biscuits and cleared them away.

“The filming crew get them,” Veronica explained to Tia, “I asked earlier what happened to them all because I knew we wouldn’t be able to eat them all.”

“You know what this means?” Cherry said, addressing them all from on top of one of the sofas. “This is the last evening we’ll all be together. Let’s all cheers to the cast of GBBO!”

She pulled a bottle of something from her bag, and the rest of them grabbed a mug each, sharing out the gin Cherry had brought, and bringing all their drinks together in cheers.

——

Showstopper: A gingerbread sculpture of a place that makes you nostalgic.

The Showstopper was about as broad as you could get. Everyone seemed to have something different in mind. Bimini and Asttina, on the two front benches, looked as poised and confident as they had all the previous day; and Asttina, buoyed by her Technical challenge win, puffed her chest in pride.

Tayce had practised her gingerbread over and over, but nothing prepared any of them for being in the tent, where the pastel colours and the novelty of the bright, friendly conversations started to switch to a competitive edge.

Especially after the Technical, where they had all been ranked. Having a number against your name now, combined with a vague grade against the Signature challenge, meant the Showstopper was the be-all and end-all for some of them.

That was it Tayce thought to herself, as she watched Aurora’s grim determination pass her face every second.

And she wasn’t the only one.

Cherry, on the workbench in front of her, had come sixth; but she’d been much quieter all morning, concentrating on reading and re-reading her instructions, tapping her pencil against her chin and growling frustratedly every now and then.

Ellie, wearing a pair or Pip’s elf ears, was doing even worse. Being ranked eleventh had done very little to ease the nerves she had displayed the day before, and her morning had already started with another blue plaster on yet another finger.

But Aurora was the only person Tayce was concentrating on. Something about the way she’d held her hand … and Tayce was far too quick to let her mind run away without her, thinking it meant anything, when obviously it probably didn’t.

“What are you doing?” Tayce called to Aurora over the chatter of everyone else around the room; but Aurora didn’t reply, her tongue running over her lips as she surveyed the mess that was the butter and sugar mix before her.

“Aurora?” She asked, making her way to stand by her behind the bench.

Aurora was still silent, but the noise from the bowls and KitchenAid she was using spoke volumes for her without her needing to say a word.

“D’you want a cup of tea?” Tayce asked her eventually, waiting for the curt nod from Aurora before sprinting to the tea station, in a tent outside.

When she got back, Aurora had moved up to Ellie’s workbench, and even though her back was to Tayce, she could see her shoulders shaking and Ellie’s hand rubbing her back, before offering her a can of the Monster she always had to have, the label covered in masking tape to escape product placement.

Tayce approached them both to comfort Aurora too, but as she did, cameras zoomed in on all three of them. Aurora pushed them both away and walked out of the tent, covering her face.

Ellie looked from the camera to Tayce and then back again, confused more than anything, and Lawrence, turning from her bench, looked back at them all with a frown.

“What’s going on here? Is she alright?” Lawrence pointed to Aurora, who was busy wiping her tears away in the far corner, with Matt Lucas at her side and a camera in her face.

“No,” Tayce muttered, “and she won’t be while there’s a lens on her.”

After that, Tayce kept half an eye on Aurora as she baked. She mostly ignored the cameramen as they hurried around the tent, taking stock footage of them cutting gingerbread shapes, using their ovens, and decorating, but Tayce purposely kept her mouth tightly closed, and her expression firmly neutral.

As Noel called for ten minutes remaining, Tayce was finishing the detailing of the roof of the stadium. The band were meant to be playing biscuit instruments and there was meant to be a crowd, but Tayce had settled for calling it a backstage pass moment, where VIPs could meet them, and just made models of herself and her friends.

“Time is up! Bakers, step away from your bakes!”

Noel called time, and Tayce took a step back to properly admire her finished product - and really, she was blown away by her own bake. The gingerbread houses she’d made in practise had gone alright, but this one, even in the pressure cooker environment of the tent, had gone almost perfectly, down to the timing of the bakes.

“Wow,” Tayce whispered to herself, “week one is done!”

She took a few seconds to admire everyone else’s in the tent. Some were much better than others. Joe’s looked a little strange - she’d meant to do a wedding scene with the gingerbread church, but the roof was crooked, and the gravestones falling over, not supported by the sticky sugar mixture they’d all used as adhesive. Cherry’s ambitious building was incomplete, and Tayce didn’t even know what it was meant to be.

But Asttina’s was incredible - a beautiful beach scene with a model of a beach hut and even a Ferris wheel. Ellie’s technical slip up was definitely repaired by the pub she’d built, adding fondant banners inside and making the dull gingerbread colours come alive with her imaginative take on the icing outside; while Lawrence had made a theatre, melting jelly babies to create beautiful stained glass in the windows, something Tayce kicked herself for not thinking of.

They all had a chance to leave the tent for a break, to sit outside in the shelter, and to have a breather before the actual judging of the bakes was done.

“I don’t envy the judges,” Joe said, her drawling voice awed, as she took in all of the gingerbread houses from their vantage point outside the tent. “They definitely have their work cut out for them, don’t they?”

“Everyone did amazing,” Aurora nodded, “it’s just a case of who did less amazing. D’you reckon they’ll just take this into account, or the whole weekend?”

Tayce didn’t know why she was worrying. Aurora had come middle of the pack in technical, but had been praised for her Signature, and her gingerbread house - modelled on her Nan’s, she had said - was so prim and dainty that Tayce knew the judges were going to eat it up, and not only literally.

“It won’t be you, chillax!” Tayce reached to rub her hand.

“Who d’you reckon it will be then?”

“Well, they tend to take into account the numbers assigned at the Technical challenge, and the Signature comments, to make the first analysis, at least,” Joe chuckled, “that’s what we see on the television. Who were the bottom three for Technical? I was tenth, Ellie was eleventh, who was twelfth again?”

“It’s - erm,” Aurora pointed, but the name escaped her for a second. “Tia. Tia was twelfth.”

“It’s probably between the three of us, then,” Joe said brightly, “unless something goes … horribly wrong to one of the Showstoppers. And how likely is that?”

As they looked through the panels of the tent, one of the gingerbread houses collapsed into pieces onto the tray it was set on.

Tayce glanced around the other eleven bakers to see whose it was.

One of the bakers had her head in her hands, shoulders tensed, while the two people on either side of her hugged her tightly.

——

“Seriously, Joe, how did you make that happen?” Aurora’s voice was hushed, tense, after the award for Star Baker and the first elimination had taken place.

Joe’s eyes widened as she shook her head. “I don’t quite know - maybe it was just something, spoken into the universe, made to happen.”

“Or maybe it was just gravity and shitty caramelised sugar sticking it all together,” Tayce added.

“Yes,” Joe replied, “or that too.”

Joe, Ellie and Tia had all survived their stint in the bottom at Technical - but Pip, who had come ninth in Technical, and whose Signature had received mediocre feedback, had laughed behind gritted teeth at presenting her collapsed gingerbread house - “More of an Ikea house,” Paul had commented cheerily - which had ultimately turned out to be too hard to bite into and had sealed her fate. Not even the lucky elf ears saved her from the first elimination.

“I was so sure I was going home this week,” Aurora sighed later that night, back at Norton Hall, where everyone had eaten so much of each others’ gingerbread houses that they all felt ill.

“You wouldn’t have, yours was good!” Tayce rubbed her arm. “Relax! It’s done now. Just focus on next week instead.”

“And I can’t believe Prue said she’d like to try a bit of carpet when they were looking at Ellie’s pub,” Aurora said, shaking her head. “Did anyone else catch that?”

“Yeah, I did!” Tayce sniggered. “They’re so innocent! This is just gonna be a load of innuendos all season, isn’t it? Imagine what they’re gonna say for next week too.”

“Oh, yeah. It’s cake week, isn’t it?” Aurora seemed to perk up. “That’s a bit more my comfort zone.”

Suddenly the door opened, and Asttina was led back inside the area by the cameraman and a producer. Everyone broke into applause - this time genuine, not the muted, polite sound that had echoed round the tent in the technical. Asttina had just given her winner’s interview and called her family, and now wore the Star Baker badge proudly on the lapel of her jacket, her grin wider than the Cheshire Cat’s.

“How did your mum react when you said you were Star Baker this week?” Bimini asked her.

Asttina smiled the warmest smile any of them had seen all weekend from her at the mention of her family. “They screamed so loud that you probably all heard it in here. My mum was falling off the sofa, my dad was waving a wooden spoon, my brother was banging on the floor with his feet - oh, it was great.”

“Well-deserved, babes,” Bimini nodded, and Asttina pulled them in for a hug.

Everyone else was clamouring around Asttina, congratulating her on her Star Baker win this week and admiring the badge she’d won - biscuit-shaped, or at least cookie-shaped - but Tayce hung back, exchanging a glance with Aurora, a glint in her eye; and both of them knew what the other was thinking.

Let’s not cross Joe Black. She might make our Showstoppers crumble.

——

ELEVEN BAKERS REMAIN

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Happy Holidays, students! We here at ABHQ wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our members. You’ve all participated so well in recent events, and have made our rp holidays so special! We love you all dearly, and we wanted to give your characters a little holiday gift of their own just to say thank you for being wonderful.....

It will never be discovered just who was behind it, but each and every student awoke this morning to find a present sitting on their doorstep, or to find an owl interrupting their breakfast, nearly dropping a parcel in their cereal bowls. A small note seems to be attached to every single gift, neatly detailing what they all were in need of, or what their heart desired, whether they knew it or not. Better not tell the professors if you received something scandalous, students!

The following gifts were delivered:

Amycus Carrow receives a charmed suit jacket that changes colour on command. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the charming chameleon.’

Ajax Graves receives a box with a puppy inside, a red ribbon around it’s collar. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your personal therapy.’

Alecto Carrow receives a gold lighter that never runs out of flame, along with a note that says ‘For your pyromania and love of tobacco.’

Alexander Yilmaz receives a golden quill with infinite ink, along with a note that says ‘For the pursuit of eloquence.’

Alice Macmillan receives a defensive charmed bracelet, which sounds when someone is about to cast a spell. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the protection of the one who protects others.’

Ambrosius Burke receives a ring that changes colour when he’s being lied to. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the truth to be revealed.’

Analiese Crabbe receives a live crab, with a note that says ‘For you to have a Crabbey friend.’

Andromeda Black receives a kit of paint brushes that never fray, along with a note that says ‘For your colourful passion.’

Antigone Graves receives a soft blanket, charmed to have the scent of her home. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the girl who needs a bit of her past.’

Antonin Dolohov receives a small vanishing chest, with a note that says ‘For the man with something to hide.’

Araminta Valentine receives a small zirconium dragon for her bracelet, along with a note that says ‘For someone who’s spirit never gets extinguished.’

Archibald Graves receives a brooch of his family crest, along with a note that says ‘For your homesickness.’

Arthur Weasley receives a Rube Goldberg machine, along with a note that says ‘For the most muggle wizard I’ve ever known.

Bellatrix Lestrange receives a fine silver and emerald bracelet with ‘BL + RL’ etched into the back of it. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your recent vows.’

Benjy Fenwick receives an indestructible football he’d been eyeing up in Hogsmeade, along with a note that says ‘For someone with lots of energy to burn.’

Bilius Weasley receives an extensive healing kit, with a note that says ‘For you to start down your path.’

Calista Travers receives an antique jade hair ornament, with her initials etched in the underside of it, along with a note that says ‘For the jewel of her mother’s eye.’

Charlie Wood receives an older but breathtaking violin, along with a note that says ‘For the ears of your closest.’

Dahey Ryan receives a first edition copy of Theories of Transubstantial Transfiguration, which is signed by the author. Enclosed is a note that reads ‘For the boy who yearns for knowledge.’

Daisy Hookum receives a mini garden of self-watering succulents, with a note that says ‘For the sun that shines through your window.’

Damocles Belby receives a phial containing werewolf fur, along with a note that says ‘For the most curious of us all.’

Declan Macmillan receives a colour changing scarf and a smaller matching one for Sir Sprinkle. Enclosed is a note that reads ‘For you and the little one to stay warm.’

Dirk Cresswell receives a trunk that automatically organizes his belongings, along with a note that says ‘For your knick knacks.’

Dolores Umbridge receives a white fluffy ball resembling a kitten. The collar jingles when she’s picked up. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For someone who will never have enough cats.’

Dorcas Meadowes receives a book of advanced old texts, along with a note that says ‘For you to put to good use.’

Doris Purkiss recieves a journal that hides any entry the reader wishes, along with a note that says ‘For your secrets.’

Edith Fortescue receives a locked box with no key. The outside seems to have carved ancient runes, one on each side of the box. What ever could they mean? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the riddler among us.’

Ellerie Kiriakis receives an enchanted painting of her mother, along with a note that says ‘For her spitting image.’

Emmeline Vance receives a framed enchanted collage of her favourite places, along with a note that says ‘For those days when you’d rather be somewhere else.’

Evan Rosier receives a sneakoscope, along with a note that says ‘For the devious and deceitful.’

Evelyn Kiriakis receives a Mappa Mundi, along with a note that says ‘For the seeker of creatures of every kind.’

Fabian Prewett receives a phial of Angel's Trumpet Draught, along with a note that says ‘For protection or defense, whatever you shall need it for.’

Frank Longbottom receives an Auror official study manual, along with a note that says ‘For you to be prepared.’

Gideon Prewett receives a jacket with his last name sewn into the back, which magically fits ever so perfectly. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For someone who deserves to show off his name.’

Gilderoy Lockhart receives a charmed handheld mirror that compliments it’s owner, along with a note that says ‘For someone who never gets tired of flattery.’

Guinevere Montague receives a box with a small egg. Who knows what will hatch out of it? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your love of all things destructive.‘

Gwenog Jones receives a new set of Quidditch leathers, along with a note that says ‘For the player who’s fire on the field.’

Halim Gamal receives a small pouch of glistening seeds. What will they bloom? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For every season.’

Harriet Arya receives a copy of Moste Potente Potions, along with a note that says ‘For good, not for evil.’

Isabella De Rose receives a colour changing blush, along with a note that says ‘For the fairest.’

Jackson Flint receives a beetle broach. It seems to light up every now and then, but why? Enclosed is a note that says ‘For not only your secrets.’

James Potter receives a box of infinite-refilling bertie botts every flavour beans, along with a note that says ‘For your insatiable sweet tooth.’

Jimi Macintosh receives a leather jacket that never fades or tarnishes, along with a note that says ‘For the punk rock icon of the school.’

Kingsley Shacklebolt receives a foe-glass, with a note that says ‘For keeping an eye on those who’s hearts are not as pure.’

Lily Evans receives a pair of platform shoes that she’d spotted in Hogsmeade a few weeks earlier and loved. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the girl who gives her all without expecting anything in return.’

Lorcan d'Eath receives a self-tuning guitar, along with a note that says ‘For us all to enjoy.’

Lucius Malfoy receives golden horseshoes, along with a note that says ‘For the most pampered, prestigious Malfoy.’

Ludo Bagman receives an extremely large first aid kit, along with a note that says ‘For your love of getting injured.’

Mack Yaxley receives a silver lighter that never runs out of flame, along with a note that says ‘For your love of watching things burn down.’

Mara Lovelace receives an antique chest filled with equipment to press flowers, along with a note that says ‘For the most precious flower among us.’

Marlene McKinnon receives a pair of rollerskates that won’t ever fray or tear, along with a note that says ‘For the adventurous lion.’

Mary Macdonald receives a box full of Hogwarts themed cookie cutters, including a very Fabian looking Quidditch set. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the girl who bakes to make others smile.’

Mason Macdonald receives a pot plant that apparates whenever it’s needed, along with a note that says ‘For your mobile plant needs.’

Millicent Bagnold receives an everlasting sugar quill, which one can write with. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For bursts of creative energy.’

Molly Prewett receives a chicken, along with a note that says ‘For the weirder Prewett.’

Mordred Abbott receives a large book of sheet music, which is charmed to show an entire piece on a single page, no matter how long. It moves with the music. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For music to our ears.’

Morgana Killick recieves a small pouch of False Pennyroyal seeds. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For a rare soul to have a rare flower.’

Narcissa Black receives a boxed moth, one of the rarest kinds in the world. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the weird and wonderful.’

Nikoli Gallagher receives coloured charcoal that never runs out, along with a note that says ‘For those days when you’re feeling inspired.’

Nimue Mackenna receives a box of rare records, all by her favourite artists. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For an old soul.’

Otto Bagman receives a toaster that mysteriously cooks every slice of toast to perfection. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your curiosity of everything muggle.’

Pandora Joubert receives a deck of beautifully hand drawn tarot cards, some of which sparkle in the light. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your love of the future, past and present.’

Paris Avery receives a pure silver flask with his initials etched into the front, along with a note that says ‘For your coping mechanism.’

Peter Pettigrew receives an indestructible hamster wheel, along with a note that says ‘For the one with whiskers.’

Ramona d'Eath receives a vial of unicorn blood, along with a note that says ‘For a lost soul.’

Reginald Cattermole receives a bass guitar that he’d been eyeing in Hogsmeade, along with a note that says ‘For your love of music.’

Regulus Black receives a leather bound notebook, along with a silver quill that has infinite ink. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the prodigal son.’

Remus Lupin receives a stone that gives off sunlight when touched, along with a note that says ‘For those times where the moon is too bright.’

Rita Skeeter receives a green quill that has an infinite supply of ink, along with a note that says ‘For someone who never tires of words.’

Rodolphus Lestrange receives a watch with ‘RL + BL’ etched onto the back of it. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For your recent vows.’

Rust Wilkes receives a large diamond-shaped rock, which seems to have something enclosed inside of it, along with a note that says ‘For the curious and the cursed.’

Sebastian Laviscount receives a box of infinite-refilling Norwegian candies, with a note that says ‘For that post-Quidditch sugar rush.’

Seraphina Parkinson receives a pair of dragon hide defensive pads, with a note that says ‘For the girl who likes to play rough.’

Sirius Black receives a set of keys, along with a map of the black lake that has an ‘X’ scribbled in the center. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For my entertainment as well as yours.’

Sybill Trelawney receives a large crystal ball (disguised in a hat box), along with a note that says ‘For the future.’

Sylvie Moody receives The Monster Book of Monsters, along with a note that says ‘For your biting kink, or your thirst for knowledge, whichever is stronger.’

Ted Tonks receives a shape-shifting mustache, with a note that says ‘For all your disguising needs.’

Tilden Toots receives a single flower that changes colour depending on the day of the week and the weather, along with a note that says ‘For our beloved gardener.’

Tobias Hemming receives a sketchbook that enables the sketches to move, along with a note that says ‘For your art to come to life.’

Tristan Mulciber receives a set of embellished brass knuckles, along with a note that says ‘For whatever or whoever your heart desires.’

Valerie Petrov receives a very old, well cared for book on Magical Creatures. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For both personal and professional use.’

Walden Macnair receives a velvet clothed cage, that very suspiciously squawks. Enclosed is a note that says ‘For the man on the bench with the bird seeds.’

(Please note that if your character has received a pet or item of some kind that doesn’t comply with Hogwarts rules or one that can slide under the radar safely, they have been delivered to and must stay at their character’s home!)

Some of these gifts aren’t obviously the most attainable or realistic of gifts, but that’s all part of the fun! We wanted to spoil you all and show you just how much we appreciate you being a part of the rp, as we fast approach the one year mark!

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A keychain set designed for women's safety typically includes various tools that can be used in emergency situations to provide a sense of security and protection.

Women's Safety Keychain Set

1. Personal Alarm: A small, lightweight device that emits a loud siren when activated. It’s designed to attract attention and deter potential attackers. The alarm is usually activated by pulling a pin or pressing a button.

2. Pepper Spray: A compact canister containing a chemical compound that irritates the eyes, causing tears, pain, and temporary blindness. It’s an effective self-defense tool to incapacitate an assailant.

3. Whistle: A simple yet effective tool for drawing attention in an emergency. The loud sound can alert others nearby to your distress.

4. Flashlight: A small, high-powered LED flashlight that provides visibility in dark or low-light conditions. Some flashlights may have strobe functions to disorient an attacker.

5. Kubotan: A small, handheld self-defense tool that can be used to deliver painful strikes. It’s often used to target pressure points and can be carried easily on a keychain.

6. Safety Key: A compact tool designed to break glass in case of an emergency, such as being trapped in a car. It often includes a seatbelt cutter for additional safety.

7. GPS Tracker: A tiny device that can be attached to your keychain and linked to your smartphone. It allows loved ones to track your location in real-time for added security.

8. Multi-tool: A versatile tool that includes various functions like a small knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener. It’s useful for everyday tasks and can be a handy addition to the safety set.

Benefits:

Portability: The tools are compact and lightweight, making them easy to carry on a keychain or in a purse.

Readiness: Having these tools readily available can provide peace of mind and quick access in emergency situations.

Versatility: The variety of tools ensures that you have multiple options for different types of emergencies, whether it's self-defense, alerting others, or escaping from a dangerous situation.

Usage Tips:

Familiarize Yourself: Take time to learn how each tool works. Practice using them so you can respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.

Stay Alert: Always be aware of your surroundings and trust your instincts. Use the tools as part of a broader personal safety strategy.

Regular Checks: Ensure that all tools are in working order. Replace batteries in devices like alarms and flashlights regularly.

Conclusion:

A women’s safety keychain set is an invaluable investment for personal security. It empowers women with the tools they need to protect themselves and respond to emergencies confidently.

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Affordable Handheld Metal Laser Welding Machine for Sale

A metal laser welding machine, also known as a laser welder or laser welding system, is a specialized equipment used for precise and efficient welding of metal components. It utilizes laser technology to generate a highly concentrated and intense laser beam that melts and fuses metal materials together.

Handheld Metal Laser Welding Machine

Handheld metal laser welding machines are designed to be lightweight and portable, allowing for easy transportation and maneuverability. They typically have a compact size and ergonomic design, enabling operators to access and weld difficult-to-reach areas or perform welding tasks in different locations.

Handheld metal laser welding machines offer the advantages of mobility, accessibility, and versatility in metal welding applications. They provide a convenient solution for on-site repairs, small-scale production, or situations where traditional fixed-position laser welding machines may not be feasible.

 Welding head

The laser is eventually fired from the welding head and applied to the material.It consists of nozzle,scale tube, protective glass,focusing lens, reflector,motor,collimator,wire feeding bracket, switch button, waterways,QBH protective sleeve and so on. Nozzle and protective lens are wearing parts. And when workers’ welding, auxiliary gas is often needed to avoid material producing gas that could react with air and to avoid residue and aerosol entering the welding head to damage the components.So we need to prepare extra nozzles and protective lens. How laser welding works？The laser is generated by laser source and is transported to welding head, then it is collected and reflected by reflector and is focused by focusing lens to reach the nozzle and finally fired to the material, after all this happens, the user could conduct welding conveniently and flexibly.

When considering a handheld metal laser welding machine, factors to consider include laser power, portability features, battery life (if applicable), cooling system, ease of use, and the specific welding requirements of your application.

Main body

Displayer is a window for interaction between user and machine. The screen of displayer is touch screen, its functions are machine parameter adjustment and language conversion. Control board equals to computer mainframe. And wire feeder is designed to melt the wire into the welding joint during material processing when the welding joint width over 5 mm.

Water chiller is used to cool laser source and welding head and could only be filled with distilled water and purified water in summer and with antifreeze in winter. And the volume of liquids contained is 15L, the replacement period of liquids is 2-3 months.

Metal Laser Welding Machine for Sale

Ranging from entry-level handheld laser welding guns to automatic laser welding systems with CNC controller, as well as professional 3D laser welding robot. All types of laser beam welders available in IGOLDEN with powers of 1000W, 2000W and 3000W for machinists.

Three-in-one laser welder

The advanced version of laser welder is the three-in-one laser welder, as its name suggests, it has multifunctions of of welding, cleaning and cutting. Its welding function is the same as that of a normal laser welder. And it could be easily to changed into the cutting pattern by the change of nozzle, when it is converted into the pattern of cutting, it could only cut some extra and useless pieces of the material edges with less precision and worse effect than normal fiber laser cutters. If it is applied in cleaning, cleaning head and special focusing lens for laser cleaner should be installed. It is easy and convenient in operation and alteration of patterns.

Metal Laser Welding Machine Features

Laser Source:

Metal laser welding machines use a laser source, typically a solid-state laser, to generate the laser beam. Common types of lasers used include fiber lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, and disk lasers. These lasers provide high power and excellent beam quality for precise and controlled welding.

Welding Process:

Metal laser welding involves focusing the laser beam onto the joint or area to be welded. The laser beam rapidly heats and melts the metal surfaces, creating a localized molten pool. Upon cooling, the molten metal solidifies, resulting in a strong and durable weld joint. The process can be performed in continuous wave (CW) mode or pulsed mode, depending on the application requirements.

Non-contact Welding:

Laser welding is a non-contact welding process, meaning the laser beam does not physically touch the workpiece. This eliminates the need for mechanical force or contact between the welding tool and the material, reducing the risk of contamination or damage to the welded parts.

Materials:

Metal laser welding machines can be used to weld a wide range of metals and alloys, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass, and various other alloys. They are particularly effective for welding thin sheets or components with high precision and minimal distortion.

Speed and Efficiency:

Laser welding is a fast and efficient welding method. The concentrated energy of the laser beam results in rapid heating and cooling rates, allowing for high welding speeds. This contributes to increased productivity and reduced production time compared to traditional welding techniques.

Precision and Control:

Metal laser welding machines offer high precision and control over the welding process. The laser beam can be accurately focused and directed to the desired welding area, allowing for precise positioning and control of the heat input. This enables the welding of intricate or complex geometries with minimal damage to the surrounding material.

Versatility:

Metal laser welding machines are versatile and can be used for various welding applications. They can perform spot welding, seam welding, overlap welding, and even 3D welding of complex components. Laser welding can also be combined with other processes, such as laser cutting or laser marking, to create integrated manufacturing solutions.

Automation and Integration:

Metal laser welding machines can be integrated into automated production lines or robotic systems for increased productivity and consistency. They can be equipped with vision systems and sensors to aid in precise positioning and quality control.

Metal Laser Welding Machine Advantages

The laser welder has varieties of advantages and they will be explained in detail. Laser welder could be used in a wide range , it works well no matter in outdoor or from long distance. And the machine can be used flexibly and conveniently in various working occasions. Besides, there are many welding methods offered for users to choose, stitch welding, butt welding, vertical welding, flat fillet weld, inside corner weld and outside corner weld, and it has free switching of welding and cutting, users only need to change a welding nozzle to a cutting nozzle. The welding effect is good because of small heat affected zone, hard to deform and blacken, welding deeply, full melting, compact and firm structure, high weld strength.

There is no need to polish welding joint for it adopts continuous welding, the surface of welded part is smooth and well-done with no perlage and few subsequent polishing procedure. Little consumable material needed in welding process to save the costs of material. This machine is equipped with safety alarms. The nozzle works only when it touches metals and automatically stops outputting laser once the working parts moved from the platform, and the tact switch has the function of temperature sensing. Therefore, this machine has a high safety level. Last but not the least, laser welder is labor-saving for it could be operated by workers who only have short-term training. In a nutshell, the laser-welder is friendly to both owner and user with advantages of time saving, labor saving and cost saving.

How does laser welding work?

Welding by laser beam is basically very simple: Two precisely cut sheets are held together. The laser melts the edges of the sheet metal. The melt flows into each other – and the joint is complete.

Quality assurance in laser beam welding

Laser beam welding is a non-contact joining process. It is always carried out automatically. Modern laser beam welding systems are equipped with an integrated measuring system, which independently checks the dimensions of the manufactured component. This makes these systems particularly precise, which is the basis for guaranteeing constant quality.

Costs for a laser beam welding system

The costs are still the biggest disadvantage of these innovative processes. It depends strongly on what and which material is to be processed with the laser welding system. Even simple micro systems used, for example, for engraving wedding rings can cost several thousand euros. Brand-new high-performance plants rarely cost less than 100,000 euros, rather more. These expenses are offset by excellent manufacturing quality and high productivity. In fact, laser welding is usually carried out at a much higher speed than conventional electric or inert gas welding processes.

What speed is possible with laser welding?

In addition to precision and low heat input, the working speed is one of the outstanding properties of laser welding. Under ideal conditions, a long, straight endless seam can be welded at a speed of up to 60 m/minute. Since the intensity of the laser beam can be varied, the impact of the material used is less decisive for the working speed of a laser welding system. Even thick sheets can be precisely joined in a matter of seconds.

Types of laser welding

Laser welding is a versatile, low cost way of achieving high quality spot welds for different materials and thicknesses. It results across a wide range of materials. There are three common types, including CO2, YAG and fiber laser welders. There are high-power welders for large-format and thick sheets, and low-power welders for small-size parts. There are welders for metals and non-metallic materials such as plastics and ceramics.

Different methods can be classified as follows:

• Welds between slices. Including butt welds, end welds, center penetration fusion welds, and center perforation fusion welds.

• Wire and wire welds. Including wire-to-wire butt welds, cross welds, parallel lap welds, and T-type welds.

• Welds of metal wires and block components. It can successfully realize the connection between the metal wire and the block element, and the size of the block element can be arbitrary. Attention should be paid to the geometric dimensions of the wire-like components during welding.

• Welds of different metals. Welds different types of metals must solve the range of weldability parameters. The welding between different materials is only possible with certain material combinations.

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On Excrucian Names (15)

Earlier posts: (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Interlude, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)

Hi all!

In recent months I’ve been doing a writeup of the naming conventions in the lands beyond the world, principally for the use of people playing Glitch or creating NPCs for Nobilis. We’ve moved beyond a complete list of name elements, as shown in the Interlude, to a more detailed study of the common names and poetic fragments tied to each.

Let’s continue that now!

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      SEIZE [SEIZE (THE)]

“Seize what you must seize, my child, though all should stand against you then:”

           Elements: In-, Ind-

Common names:

Ingund, seize the battlefield

            Notes

Surprisingly Inila/Induil, seize the crown, is not a particularly common name, but I suppose you might not want to advertise your ambitions for your child all that blatantly.

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          SEXTUPLE

“Six times have I made my name:”

              Elements: Sen-

Common names:

Senelas, sixth; sixth-born; or braggart.

      Notes

Six is sort of the tipping point where the name element stops feeling like “OK, so there are X of these” and gets a bit of “I’m not only the suffix, I’m SIX TIMES the suffix!”

Like, Trialas and Duilas? Which sort of sound like “little three” and “little two?”

Nobody’s going to jump to that as bragging.

But Senelas ... it has a certain air. It has a certain sense that when the name gets started, it’s going to be boasting of great things ... and then that gets deflated at the end. (-las being a kind of patronizing, deflating suffix.)

That doesn’t mean that Sen- is not also just “six,” which is why “Senelas” is used for sixth-born children and commanders of the sixth company of an army and so forth, it’s why you could imagine Senegard for a place of six houses or Senuil for someone named after the six crowns of some region or other ...

But you’d normally think it was more, like, “oh, you’ve got a house, huh? Well, I’ve got SIX houses,” without actually counting them.

Thus, Senelas: braggart.

This does mean that there’s a subtle sense in which everyone expects sixth children to be braggarts and popinjays, and even just the sixth of ... well, you know. Anything!

I’m sorry, sixth of things! That’s just how it is!

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         SHELL-COVERED    

“Ringed in armor, walls, or shell:”

              Elements: Brun-

Common names:

Brunbian, pearl; Brunhild, shell game

            Brunbian (Example)

Ringed in armor, walls, or shell: this plump and curled, deep-buried, sleeping seed.

           Notes

I had like three divergent meanings that I wanted for this root so after trying to be clever for a while I just kind of gave up and listed all of them. ^_^

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         SHINING          

“Moon-blaze rise; I stand revealed:”

            Elements: Luc-

Common names:

Lucian, shining life

          Lucian (Example)

Moon-blaze rise; I stand revealed: I will not die today.

            Notes

My visual on this is a figure burning with white light from within, arms spread, standing on a hill at night beside scrub and trees, with a deep blue sky behind.

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          SICKLE [SICKLE-]        

“I am the sickle of the night:”

        Elements:

Gals-

Common names:

Galsalec, sickle-like

              Galsalec (Example)

I am the sickle of the night: —or something like, at least.

          Notes

This element is shared with “spear;” characters with sickle names may opt to use the meaning and luthe for spear, instead.

Why would someone name their child “sickle-like,” though? I guess if you look at your kid and go: “Wow, this kid is pretty sickle-like.” I mean, some kids resemble one parent, some kids resemble the other, some kids resemble the tool you use to sever the umbilical cord, I guess? Or maybe if you just don’t have your glasses on so you are actually looking at the tool used to sever the umbilical cord? I don’t know why that would be a sickle, but possibly your doctor is really into D&D druid cosplay or something, I guess?

Or maybe you pick the name up by acclamation, if you scythe through the battlefield like a small handheld farm implement, a deadly cutter, trimmer, and lopper unto your enemies, but something holds people back from the full commitment of calling you Galsa, sickle, or Galsida, sickle-slaughter? If they say, “I wouldn’t say that you’re a sickle, but, you know, you’re pretty sickle-like?”

...

No, I think.

I think there is a constellation and a myth; presumably something with multiple versions of the story, something that makes the sickle in question either death or night or the great field-sweeping tool held by one of them, something vaguely spiritual and sacred. I think the sickle of the night is the wind, perhaps, and the cold, perhaps, and the descending dark; and the peace of endings; and the treasure that was lost, once, gambled away, and later by some prince of Ninuan recovered. I think it is a thing of colorless night, itself, but rimed in silver.

So I guess the real reason you call your kid sickle-like is because they are gentle but indomitable, with distinct and silken eyelashes and “eyes” of the deepest night. You call them sickle-like if they are treasured, or if they bring you peace. And you acclaim someone the name if they’re like the wind, like the cold, like the descending night; or if they are emptiness, but rimed in silver.

Those things; but also, obviously, too, if you are really nearsighted and not wearing your glasses and picking up the umbilical-cord-severing tool that your cosplaying druid doctor brought, in lieu of your actual, meat child.

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         SILVERED [(THE) SILVERED]    

“Drenched in a deep and silvered light:”

                 Elements: Silf-, Silv-

Common names:

Silvester, the silvered east

             Silvester (Example)

Drenched in a deep and silvered light: a falcon of the aeries of the east.

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        SPEAR [SPEAR-]

“I am the child of the spear:”

             Elements: Gals-, Gen-, Gens-, Ges-, Gis-, Giso-, Geis-

Common names:

Genseric, spear-commander; Gento, Gentto, spear-slaughter;

Gesalec, spear-likeness; Gesimund, spear-strategy

             Gentto (Example)

I am the child of the spear: a glorious song of slaughter.

        Notes

While most Ninuanni noble families embrace the traditional idea of “an heir and a spare,” others innovate boldly in new directions, such as “two heirs in a pair,” “a strike and a spare,” “this heir’s pretty square,” and, of course, “this here ... heir of a spear.”

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         SPLENDROUS

“Blessed by an auroral, shining grace ...”

          Elements: Vult-, Vultu-; Ultro-

Common names:

Vultuulf, splendrous hound; Ultrogotha, splendrous λ-person

          Ultrogotha (Example)

Blessed by an auroral, shining grace ... this Eide, well-wrought, of Ninuan.

          Notes

I’ve loved the name Ultrogotha ever since Fable of the Swan, and I’m glad that I can explain its deep and beautiful and spiritual meaning to you at last. Why, I bet this is so compelling you will rush out and name all your real life children Ultrogotha, but when they ask you why you must not accredit such splendrous brilliance to me. I am too shy, too retiring, and too unproud for it.

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              STOMACH [STOMACH-]

“Within the belly of the thing:”

              Elements: Vamb-, Wamb-

Common names:

Wamba, belly

        Wamba (Example)

Within the belly of the thing.

          Notes

As we will likely discuss at a later time, a name with only the prefix generally keeps (or sometimes tweaks) the prefix luthe ... and then stops.

For instance, as another example, someone just named Sada, sated, would have a luthe like:

Once needs hollowed me, once needs drove me, once they followed me out into the grain; now, glut like the harvest moon, I set, and shrug at last their fell refrains from me.

Not quite the same as the prefix luthe, but pretty close, and only different because the normal prefix luthe would absolutely not work if you just stopped afterwards.

And it’s always going to be basically like that!

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       STRATEGIST [STRATEGIST’S]

“I am qistja, I am annuja—redeemer and destroyer; I am one last dream of the ancient throne:”

            Elements: Mod-, Modah-, Mon-, Mun-, Mund-; Tancr-

Common names:

Mundo, Tancra, Strategist; Tancrice, Strategist’s justice

              Tancrice (Example)

I am qistja, I am annuja— redeemer and destroyer; I am one last dream of the ancient throne: justice, pure and sweet.

     Notes

Presumably this is a fairly recent name-root, or at least a post-Creational one, suggesting that it’s unlikely to be anyone’s original name. If you really want to use it as your character’s birth name or pre-Creation acclamation name, though, I suppose you could just assume that qistja and annuja, the whole concept, is something that predates Creation, that was maybe even antique, archaic, out of date in the days before Creation, and it got picked up and maybe repurposed, just a little, polished a bit, and made into the concept for the Strategists of today?

Like, I dunno, if the President gets tired of not having one one day and forms the new U.S. Praetorian Guard? Sort of?

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           STRONG          

“I am the wrestler of forests, the sunderer of mountains:”

            Elements: Kad-, Vald-; Suatri-

Common names:

Kadlin, tough guy/girl; Suatrius, strong; Valdamerca, strong border

              Valdamerca

I am the wrestler of forests, the sunderer of mountains: the winding, sacred border of these lands.

            Notes

There’s some Aaron’s Serpent imagery here, I guess, probably because it’s where my brain went from “strong border.” The Kad-/Vald- root, at least, and probably Suatri-, too, have this connotation of strong in the sense of a force of nature, a mythic power that heaves landmasses around, rather than just strong as in ... can maybe pick up a really big dog?

I mean, not that everyone who has the name necessarily lives up to that!

But that’s what this root is kind of aspiring to:

A titanic, primal, godly strength.

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         SUBLIME          

“A sublime and perfect wonder, I—”

 Elements: Ercan-, Erchen-, Eorcen-; Helchen-

Common names:

Helchen, sublime

 Helchen (Example)

A sublime and perfect wonder, I—

      Notes

At this point in the recitation of her luthe Helchen Hadusind is traditionally eaten by her shadow; we can no longer hear the rest.

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           SUMMER [SUMMER’S]

“I am the falling comet’s blaze, the sky descended from the sky, the sweltering weight of summer’s heat:”

         Elements:

Chinda-; Sans-

Common names:

Chindasuinth, summer’s guard; Sansalas, summery

            Chindasuinth (Example)

I am the falling comet’s blaze, the sky descended from the sky, the sweltering weight of summer’s heat:       a stalwart guard to stand athwart the way.

         Notes

This element can also—rarely—mean “regent,” with “regent’s” as its framing.

I wasn’t really able to find a good luthe for regent, because first just the existence of regents implied a lot of things that I wasn’t sure I wanted to imply that heavily about the structure of the Not, but more importantly, because a regent is a very semantically hollow concept, it’s like, it’s constantly trying to direct attention away from itself towards the throne? And there was also the problem I mentioned earlier where I couldn’t validate the attestation of the Chinda- names.

So it got folded into summer, as I mentioned, but some of the Ninuanni symbolism of regency slipped back out to influence the luthe:

The sky has lowered; a great fire has torn through it, fallen; the land is stifled, possibly----but not necessarily---in a harmful fashion.

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           TAMELESS    

“I am the tameless, tossing wind; I am as boundless as the sky; to grasp me is to grasp the flame:”

       Elements: Hed-, Het-

Common names:

Hedwin, tameless joy

            Hedwin (Example)

I am the tameless, tossing wind; I am as boundless as the sky; to grasp me is to grasp the flame: a brilliance of joy.

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         TANGLED      

“I twine myself like the twisted wood:”

[accepted variation] “I twine myself like the twisted weald:”

         Elements: Bess-

Common names:

Bessa, knot

          Notes

This element is shared with “wild;” characters with tangled names may opt to use the meaning and luthe for wildness, instead.

The variation is provided for the sake of

-vid/-vida, forest, “the greenwood’s shadows deepen” and

-rung, staff, which is either 

“a shaft of wood supports the weighty world” or

“and weary of the battle.”

“And weary of the battle.” doesn’t really work here, and “wood” clashes a little bit with “the greenwood’s shadows deepen” and a lot with “a shaft of wood supports the weighty world.”

I don’t know how important that is, really, but Bessevid/Bessvida, tangled forest, and Besserung, tangled staff, both strike me as things that a player might want to name their Excrucian, even if I’m not making them canonically common:

so, there we are!

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         TEARFUL        

“A graven idol to ancient wounds—lank uncut hair to hide divinity. Voice of a tortured land, alas!”

              Elements: Grad-, Grat-

Common names:

Gratian, tearful life

         Gratian (Example)

A graven idol to ancient wounds—lank uncut hair to hide divinity. Voice of a tortured land, alas! I will not die today.

      Notes

OK, obviously, the Gratian luthe is kind of a trick, I can’t guarantee that all combinations with Grad-/Grat- will work out that well, but it’s kind of worth it for the ones that will?

The image here is some cursed wandering remnant of a long-destroyed place, barely taking care of themselves, unkempt Snape hair hanging over haunted but god-heavy eyes; when you disturb them, when you shake their shoulder, make them leave their homeless encampment, try to arrest them, force them to speak, they howl out the story of their broken land and you are ripped inside from it, it pours through you and unmakes you with its sorrow. Kind of a bit of ancient mariner, a bit of the ore crusher from “For But a Breath I Tarry” by Zelazny, a bit of a prophet of doom, a bit of the standard Strategist template honestly ... kind of thing?

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         TEMPORAL  

“Midst skirling winds of time-tossed rule ...”

        Elements: Chron-

Common names:

Chronihild, temporal game

        Chronihild (Example)

Midst skirling winds of time-tossed rule ... a glittering and ever-shifting game.

        Notes

Yeah, OK, I couldn’t decide which sense of “temporal” I meant. ^_^

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          THREADBARE            

“Now worn by world-winds down to shreds:”

            Elements: Fa-, Pha-

Common names:

Fabian, threadbare bean; Phasael, threadbare soul

            Phasael (Example)

Now worn by world-winds down to shreds: a pilgrim of the Wyrd.

        Notes

The word “world” here is probably an old Ninuanni word that doesn’t strictly mean “world” as in “the world,” as in Creation, but has come to mostly mean that now.

The world as in ... the burden of the substance, the endless battering of the weight of things. When you’re in the kind of mood where you think that’s bad. You know?

Those kind of world-winds. ^_^

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           THORN-COVERED  

“I am starred with blades and wicked thorns:”

          Elements: Sar-, Ser-

Common names:

Serila, thorn-covered crown; Sarus, prickly/spiky

          Serila (Example)

I am starred with blades and wicked thorns: this rough-hewn, blade-edged metal crown of ancient, storied Ninuan.

         Notes

Probably mostly used for inanimate objects, but sometimes for people? 

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         THUNDEROUS

“I bring the dark, I bring the storm, I raise the thunder with my roar:”

              Elements: Theod-, Theud-, Thiud-, Tot-

Common names:

Theodahad, thunderous battlefield; Theodegisclus, thunderous play;

Theodogotha, Thiudigoto, thunderous λ-person;

Theudemir, thunderous fever; Theudis, thunderous monster;

Totila, Thiudia, thunderous; Theodric, thunderous commander

          Theodegisclus (Example)

I bring the dark, I bring the storm, I raise the thunder with my roar: I sweep my rivals’ pieces from the board.

           Notes

Fairly straightforward except for all the cross-referencing I had to do to make sure it was decent for all of these!!

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         TORMENTED          

“Endless, seething harm still wracks me:”

          Elements: Lod-

Common names:

Lodistilla, tormented grave

         Lodistilla (Example)

Endless, seething harm still wracks me: a six-foot bed gapes wide beneath white tree.

           Notes

Probably the Gothiest name so far, beating out even Ultrogotha by a nose. This is the kind of thing you call yourself or get called if you live in an abandoned castle murdering practically everyone who visits you because you’re upset about something a local family did 450 years ago. The kind of thing you call yourself if you tangle thorns in your hair and drink blood for your wine, not because you need blood to live but because that’s just your aesthetic. The kind of thing that you name yourself when you were supposed to die long ago and even got in your grave to wait for it like a polite kind of person but then you didn’t die because Death got scared when they got too close. That kind of thing. I guess you might also call yourself this if, like, you just happen to have a tormented grave that is very personally important to you or something. Like, it won a prize for you or something at the county fair?

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       TOWER [(second element)’s TOWER || (second element) OF THE TOWER]

“With iron spire jutting forth:”

[accepted variation] “There, within the iron tower:”

         Elements: Cl-; Madel-

Common names:

Cloric, commander’s tower; Madelgarde, house’s tower

              Madelgarde (Example)

With iron spire jutting forth: a strong-built hall to hold the river-road.

        Notes

It seemed to me like the name Cloric had to be borderline vulgar, even if the same wasn’t always true for Madelgarde. Sure, it probably usually means “the strong pillar of support for the commander,” or “the seneschal of the commander’s literal tower,” but still. Thus, the standard version of the luthe.

That said, ... what about “tower of the forest?” “justice’s tower?”

Ultimately I decided that the idea of justice’s tower was different enough from the idea of a commander’s tower or a Rider’s tower or a tower of the border that it justified a second luthe; and, conversely, that I couldn’t turn around and use that second luthe to obsolete the first.

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         TRANSIENT  

“In a moment, I will pass away:”

              Elements: Hlith-, Lith-

Common names:

Lithius, ephemeral

        Notes

The emo game is strong in this one but I think Lodistilla still has the title of Gothiest sewn up. Still, if you’re not so much interested in the championship title as just putting the back of your hand dramatically on your forehead, swooning, and declaring that you’re about to pass away at any moment, before (when someone calls you on your continued existence) explaining that you were just introducing yourself properly, jeez, critical much? then Hlith-/Lith- would be the name root for you!

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      TRAVELER [TRAVELER’S]

“Winds, sweep me off to the distant roads:”

          Elements: Farn-, Fran-

Common names:

Farnobius, traveler’s merriment

    Farnobius (Example)

Winds, sweep me off to the distant roads: a merry celebration! Hubbub, drink, and laughter will last long into the night.

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            TREASURED

“Most precious treasure of the realm; most tightly locked away:”

[accepted variation] “Most precious treasure of the realm:”

        Elements: Ans-, Os-, Osd-

Common names:

Anselm, treasured hat; Osuin, treasured joy

      Anselm (Example)

Most precious treasure of the realm; most tightly locked away: the hat I wear is fit to the occasion.

            Notes

The variation is mostly to give meter options, I believe.

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          TRIPLE              

“Three designs are one in me:”

       Elements: Tri-

Common names:

Triarius, triple army

        Triarius (Example)

Three designs are one in me: a surging tide that rides against the world.

       Notes

Oh, yeah? Well, I have a TRIPLE army!

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         TREACHEROUS          

“A laughing flame burns in your hand:”

[accepted variation] “The laughing flame that has burnt your hand:”

            Elements: Tain-

Common names:

Tain, traitor; Tainitheus, treacherous vizier

            Tainitheus (Example)

A laughing flame burns in your hand: noble servant to the people of the void.

             Notes

I believe the variation exists mostly for “light;” the first version seemed to go poorly with “blue-white blaze in a scaled sky, and rose aurora shivering.” because, like, the structure of it felt wrong for implying that “your” hand was the scaled sky, but at the same time, it was obviously the same fire?

It also exists, to a lesser extent, because of “prize” (”behold the spoils of my victory!”), another one where the subject is clearly the flame in “your” hand, but it’s weird that it’s there, in your hand, in the present tense?

Thus, the second variation.

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           TUFF [TUFF-]              

“I am born in flame, I am grown to earth:”

          Elements: Tuf-

Common names:

Tufa, tuff

        Notes

Not that I’d ever heard of it, but tuff is a rock formed from volcanic ash, and I’m sure that people from some large number of regions that just aren’t the region I grew up in are extremely familiar with it.

Anyway, the Goths were apparently kind of into it, or at least into it enough to have a legit name root for it, and so the Excrucians apparently do too, and so presumably rock formed from volcanic ash, or, well, λ-rock formed from λ-volcanic ash, is also a big thing in certain regions of the Not! “Tuff luck,” people will say, meaning, “wow! Your luck reminds me of a light, porous rock formed from consolidation of volcanic ash!” Or “hang tuff,” meaning “a light, porous rock formed from consolidation of volcanic ash has offended me, and you should execute it in a cruel and yet entirely impractical fashion as soon as possible!”

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             UNRIVALED

“My coat will turn your jagged blades, and fires crown my feathered brow; I am the mountain-bird, unrivaled:”

        Elements: Visi-

Common names:

Visimar, ostentatious

      Visimar (Example)

My coat will turn your jagged blades, and fires crown my feathered brow; I am the mountain-bird, unrivaled: hot blood pounding, dizzy heat, a feverish delirium ...

      Notes

God I love this luthe.

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Next time, we’ll pick up with UNWATCHED. Watch for it!

... if you can ...

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Variety of routers There are an expansion of router styles, a few are plunge, a few are D treated, some are double knob dealt with. Different manufacturers produce the routers for one-of-a-kind timber works, as Plunge Routers, Fixed Base Wood Routers, Combo Routers, Variable pace Routers, Laminate Trimmer, CNC Wood Routers.[citation needed] Nowadays, maximum higher exceptional routers have variable velocity controls and could have plunge bases that also may be locked in area so the router can also be used as a hard and fast base router.[citation needed] Some have a gentle-begin feature, which means that they build up velocity progressively. This function is specifically applicable for routers with a large cutter. Holding a 3 horse-strength router and turning it on without a gentle-start might be dangerous, due to the torque of the motor. Holding it with two palms is a ought to. For routers with a toggle kind on / off transfer it's far important to check to affirm the switch is within the off function, previous to plugging it in. For safety, large router cutters can generally only be utilized in a router that is installed in a router table, this makes the tool even greater versatile and stable.[citation needed]

The reason of multiple cope with preparations is relying at the bit, control is much less difficult with different configurations. For instance, when shaping the brink of a first-rate table top, many customers choose a D cope with, with variable pace, as it seems to permit better manage and burning the wood can be minimized.

Routers have many makes use of. With the help of the multitude of jigs and numerous bits, they're able to generating dovetails, mortises, and tenons, moldings of endless sorts, dados, rabbets/rebates, raised panel doorways and frames, reducing circles, and loads more.[citation needed]

Features of the present day spindle router

template manual bushing secured in the base around the router cutter The device usually includes a base housing a vertically installed ordinary electric motor with a collet on the give up of its shaft. The bit is peak-adjustable to allow protrusion thru an opening in a flat sole plate, normally via adjusting the motor-mounting peak (the mechanism of adjustment is widely numerous amongst manufacturers). Control of the router is derived from a deal with or knob on every issue of the tool, or thru the more currently evolved "D-cope with".

There are two wellknown types of router—plunge and glued. When using a plunge-base router, the best of the bottom is located on the face of the art work with the reducing bit raised above the artwork, then the motor is grew to come to be on and the cutter is reduced into the paintings. With a fixed-base router, the lessen depth is about in advance than the device is have become on. The sole plate is then each rested flat on the workpiece overhanging the edge just so the lowering bit isn't always contacting the paintings (after which getting into the artwork from the component as quickly because the motor is have become on), or the sole plate is positioned at an angle with the bit above the paintings and the bit is "rocked" over into the paintings as soon because the motor is grew to become on. In each case, the bit cuts its way in, however the plunge router does it in a greater sensitive way, even though the bit used want to be formed so it bores into the timber while reduced.

The baseplate (sole plate) is normally spherical (though this, too, varies with the resource of individual models) and can be used along with a fence attached to the bottom, which then braces the router towards the edge of the artwork, or thru a straight-element clamped across the work to achieve a at once reduce. Other manner of guiding the gadget encompass the template manual bushing secured inside the base around the router cutter, or router cutters with integrated manual bearings. Both of those run closer to a right away facet or original template. Without this, the various reaction of the wood against the torque of the tool makes it no longer viable to govern with the precision generally required.

Table mounted router

View under a router table displaying plunge router attached. A router can be established upside down in a router table or bench. The router's base plate is installation to the bottom of the table, with a hole allowing the bit to protrude above the desk pinnacle. This allows the paintings to be passed over the router, instead of passing the router over the paintings. This has blessings even as jogging with smaller objects and makes some router operations more secure to execute. A router desk can be equipped with a fence, fingerboards and other paintings-guiding accessories to make the operation more secure and further correct.

A easy router desk includes a inflexible pinnacle with the router bolted or screwed immediately to the lowest. More complex answers may be advanced to allow the router to be without difficulty eliminated from the desk in addition to facilitate adjusting the router's bit height using a boost mechanism; there's a sizable range of commercially to be had systems.

In this mode, the router can carry out obligations similar to a spindle moulder. For smaller, lighter jobs, the router used in this way can be extra convenient than the spindle moulder, with the venture of set up being without a doubt quicker. There is likewise a much wider range of bit profiles available for the router, no matter the fact that the size is constrained.

The router desk is normally orientated just so the router bit is vertical and the table over which the work is exceeded is horizontal. Variations on this encompass the horizontal router desk, in which the table stays horizontal but the router is set up vertically above the desk, in order that the router bit cuts from the aspect. This alternative is for side operations, which consist of panel raising and slot cutting.

Profiles made in timber with the aid of several common router bits.

Two typical router bits: (pinnacle) a ¼-inch shaft Roman Ogee with bearing, (backside) 1/4-inch shaft dovetail bit. Router bits are available hundreds of types to create either decorative results or joinery aids. Generally, they're categorized as both excessive-speed steel (HSS) or carbide-tipped, but a few recent innovations consisting of solid carbide bits offer even extra range for specialized duties.

Aside from the materials they're manufactured from, bits can be labeled as part bits or non-component bits, and whether or not or now not the bit is designed to be anti-kickback. Edge bits have a small wheel bearing to act as a fence against the work in making aspect moldings. These bearings may be changed via using using commercially to be had bearing kits. Changing the bearing, in effect, adjustments the diameter of the lowering place. This is particularly vital with rabbeting/rebating bits. Non-facet bits require using a fence, either on a router desk or attached to the work or router. Anti-kickback bits rent delivered non-reducing bit material across the circumference of the bit's shoulders which serves to restrict feed-rate. This reduces the threat that the workpiece is driven too deeply into the bit (that may result in first rate kickback from the reducing issue being unable to compensate).

Bits additionally range via way of the diameter in their shank, with ½ inch, 12mm, 10mm, ⅜ inch, 8mm and ¼ inch and 6mm shanks (ordered from thickest to thinnest) being the most commonplace. Half-inch bits cost greater however, being stiffer, are a whole lot less at risk of vibration (giving smoother cuts) and are much less probable to interrupt than the smaller sizes. Care need to be taken to ensure the bit shank and router collet sizes match exactly. Failure to do so can motive permanent damage to either or each and might lead to the damaging state of affairs of the bit popping out of the collet for the duration of operation. Many routers encompass removable collets for the well-known shank sizes (within the USA ½-in and ¼-in, in Great Britain ½-in, 8mm and ¼-in, and metric sizes in Europe—no matter the truth that within the United States the ⅜-in and 8mm sizes are regularly most effective available for extra value).

Many cutting-edge routers allow the speed of the bit's rotation to be various. A slower rotation lets in bits of big decreasing diameter for use efficaciously. Typical speeds variety from 8,000 to 30,000 rpm.

Router bits can be made to in shape nearly any possible profile. Custom router bits may be ordered. They are mainly useful for domestic restoration initiatives, in which manufacturing of the specific trim and molding has been discontinued.

Sometimes complementary bits are to be had in devices designed to facilitate the joinery used in body and panel production. One bit is designed to reduce the grove inside the rail and stile quantities at the same time as the other shape the edge of the panel to in form inside the grove.

CNC router

A CNC timber router is a pc controlled device to which the router or spindle mounts. The CNC Machine may be both a transferring gantry fashion, wherein the desk is constant and the router spindle movements over it, or consistent bridge design, in which the desk movements under the router spindle, or hand-held style, in which the operator movements the system to the location to be reduce and the device controls the superb adjustments. CAD/CAM software programming is used to model the component this is to be created in the computer after which create a device direction for the device to comply with to reduce out the part. The CNC moves alongside three axes (X-Y-Z). Most CNC routers have a 3 motor power machine the use of either servo or stepper automobiles. More advanced routers use a four motor gadget for added velocity and accuracy.

Similar tools A tool just like a router, however designed to maintain smaller reducing bits—thereby making it less difficult to deal with for small jobs—is a laminate trimmer.

A related device, referred to as a spindle moulder (UK) or shaper (North America), is used to maintain larger cutter heads and may be used for deeper or large-diameter cuts. Another related device is the pin router, a bigger static version of the hand electric powered powered router but typically with a far extra effective motor and exclusive abilities which includes automatic template copying.

Some profile cutters use a decreasing head reminiscent of a spindle router. These want to now not be stressed with profile cutters used for metallic plate which use a flame because the slicing technique.

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