Well, here it is! The first video in the new, more documentarian series.
Oh, and introducing? Well, actually, there's an introductory video I've also shot and uploaded for the main channel but it's literally just a quick intro and explanation so... I don't see much point posting it here.
Later today you'll also have a Patreon-exclusive video coming your way! I repaired a favorit...
2021-09-30 14:20:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi! Three weeks later, here's my video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDV1R1j1n5I
Also, if we're not aligned on our thoughts here, you'll have to excuse my Amtrak hot take. Got a little spicy.
This is going live now, as I don't think there's much reason for you to preview this. But it literally just finished uploading, so auto-captions will take some time.
2021-09-25 20:50:59 +0000 UTC View Post
I've made a terrible mistake and I need to correct it. Also there's just a lot more we've discovered together. So strap in because it's time to go on and on and on about dishwashers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll6-eGDpimU
A large part of why I was torturing myself over this video's script was that I truly didn't like how snarky my writing was, and it was really hard to figure out what informat...
2021-09-19 03:57:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's do something together!
September's kinda throwing me off, if I'm honest. I've been working and re-working the dishwasher update script and I've not been very happy with its progress. Rather than just bang my head against the wall, I thought I've give myself a distraction and share it with you!
Since this is so long, it's going to take a long time for YouTube to put the aut...
2021-09-11 17:33:37 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone,
Usually I like to have a new video for you at the end of the month, and although I had a decent head start on one of those “simple” videos it promptly cascaded into a larger project. I know, you all are utterly shocked at the news.
I’m taking a bit of a break right now. I mentioned in an update at one point that I was planning a cross-country (or I guess just cross-a-majority-of-the-country) train trip because A) I’ve always wanted to do that and B) it woul...
2021-08-31 21:24:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm seeing an indication that there's a new video. Sifting through the signals leads you there. Blinker!
This is fresh off the upload, so I don't even have the description ready, and there's lots to do, still. But it's here now, for you! I'll also be putting chapters in this video. I did this for a connextras video and, while I've not thought many of my videos would benefit from them,...
2021-08-19 04:17:40 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a long one. It's rambly. There's an entirely-too-loud squeaky chair. But it's a story that I've wanted to tell for a long time, and I finally had an opportunity to tell it from the very place that anchors it.
This was all very last-minute, so production standards... aren't. But I hope you enjoy it. And maybe you'll even learn a thing or two about the hotel industry.
2021-08-10 19:21:23 +0000 UTC View Post
This is going live quite soon, but here's a link while I fiddle with the description and whatnot
2021-08-04 16:12:40 +0000 UTC View Post
I promise after this one I'll stop gaslighting you. It's Coleman time!
I'm quite curious about how this will be received by the Tilley/Petromax crowd. You'll, uh, well you'll get why I'm curious if that's your idea of normal.
Anyway, I hope you like this one! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
2021-08-01 01:49:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello! I have no idea right now what I'm gonna title this one or what the thumbnail will look like. That's to be determined. But this is that video I mentioned in the last update. I figured it would be good to take a short break from lanterns (plus I've been doing a lot of experimentation on that front and still have some more to do - thorium mantles have been obtained!)
It's de...
2021-07-19 00:29:10 +0000 UTC View Post
I have a quick teaser here for you! Now before you get too excited, this video isn't anywhere near complete. I needed to get these shots for two reasons: 1) I needed to make sure this would actually work and 2) I wouldn't have access to the red car for very long.
But there you are! Three completely different vehicles, none of the same model year, but all made by the same manufac...
2021-07-11 19:19:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings!
I've done it! I've gotten it out by the end of the month! But, there's been a development. This isn't part The Conclusion, it's part 2! We've haven't even gotten to the Coleman lanterns yet, but we certainly will!
Also, for those who are in the UK or and of the other countries they were in use, I have a kerosene Coleman lantern on its way that operates very similarly ...
2021-06-30 16:55:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey there!
Here's a simple sneak peek/update/whatever showing that dual fuel lantern I was after. I've never used one of these in my life (or a propane one, for that matter) and I've been pleasantly surprised with how fun they are to use!
But, as you can see here, it's pretty obvious why the propane models are so much easier to find than the dual fuel, or even "standard" Coleman lanterns. They're just, well, easier. And probably less dangerous? We'll talk about that more in the vi...
2021-06-27 03:49:11 +0000 UTC View Post
And, for your enjoyment, the 2nd channel follow-up:
2021-06-21 17:21:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello one and all!
I have a tremendously overdue update video for you in which, in addition to explaining why it's been so overdue, I fill you in on the goings on and some upcoming projects.
As usual, it's long and rambly so you definitely don't need to be paying close attention to it, if indeed you wish to see it. Maybe treat it like a podcast? I dunno, although there are a couple things in there that I show off.
Howdy, folks!
Remember that Patreon update I made forever ago about these lanterns? Well, I finally made that video! Part of the delay came from a book recommendation I received, and upon reading it, well, it became clear its focus was mainly on the town gas industry. It was a worthwhile read, to be clear, but it didn't tackle this specific topic at all. I needed to piece those parts together.
2021-06-15 14:57:52 +0000 UTC View PostUgh. Tonight's not my night. I got more than half-way through the captions and my internet crapped out. I thought I had saved a draft before it went completely away but apparently not.
For now, you should have access to the script as pasted-in, but there will be errors and timing won't be great. I was hoping to get this done tonight because I'm busy all day tomorrow, so I'm very sorry about that! Wide-release of the video will be on Sunday.
Toodles.
2021-05-29 02:04:57 +0000 UTC View Post
That title's probably not staying. But maybe!
I just got back from uploading this. Fun fact! Internet woes are still very much a thing here at TC HQ, so it has now become tradition that I load the finished file onto my phone, drive into town, and park near a cell tower to upload. It's great! Seriously, though, that only takes about 25 minutes plus 20-ish minutes of driving so it's very worth it over the 10+ hours an upload takes.
Anyway, link: 2021-05-29 00:20:18 +0000 UTC View Post
FINAL EDIT: It's been re-uploaded to fix the audio issue. Captions are copied over and ready-to-go!
Top of the evening to you!
I've brought for your enjoyment something of a "classic" episode. There are tangents. There are asides. There are bad jokes! But most importantly, there are Technology Connections!
I'd like to make a Patreon Update for you pretty soon - unfortunat...
2021-05-19 03:40:50 +0000 UTC View Post
You know how I have this yearly tradition called No Effort November that inevitably becomes a misnomer? Well today I have a actual low-effort video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCUHDFYdG44
See, here's what happened. I had just started another simpler video idea that, of course, became more convoluted rapidly. And I wanted to get something out before the end of April. Having bought the clock I b...
2021-04-28 15:04:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Friday! It's time for a new video.
Remember how I said that this was a hectic time and that I wouldn't be able to focus on making videos for a bit? Well, here's the first "this'll be quick and easy" idea that I started working on... more than a week ago. I really just can't help myself, can I?
The silly is definitely dialed up in this one. I tend to do that when the subjec...
2021-04-16 15:41:51 +0000 UTC View Post
FYI, I've posted a follow-up on Connextras.
2021-04-02 21:13:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Helllloooo!!! I hope you're pumped, charged, cooled off and warmed up because it's time for the conclusion on heat pumps!
This video gets a little too deep on a few occasions and there's a TOO DEEP alert thing that I had perhaps too much fun with. It's not that loud - I made sure it wasn't startling - but I know that some folks appreciate warning about that. The first instance is at 7...
2021-03-31 00:29:30 +0000 UTC View Post
And now for some light content:
I've had a lot on my plate outside of YouTube the past couple of weeks, and it became clear that I was not far enough along the heat pump conclusion to stay on target. This topic came about because of the replies to a tweet I twote after I found the tiny IKEA floods shown here. It seems lots of people resented these, and while they had good reason to, I...
2021-03-18 03:16:43 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE: It's been re-uploaded with altered audio to make the sibilance less harsh.
Also, captions are done!
I've been in rendering hell most of this evening (much of which was my own fault because I forgot something) and have a busy day tomorrow, so you're getting this in just-completed form. Haven't thought of a thumbnail or any of that. The raw thing!
Since this re...
2021-02-27 05:38:27 +0000 UTC View PostHello!
I wanted to give you all an update on the next video. It's taking me longer than I had hoped to get started but I'm making some solid progress and hope to have a video out for you within a few days.
But, it's gonna be a two-parter! I'm already past 16 minutes and have just gotten to the star of the show. I may be able to edit it down somewhat but I feel this topic requires a more complete explanation of the refrigeration cycle than I've ever given, and luckily one ...
2021-02-24 20:27:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Yeah. It's a thing!
Since the heat pump video's getting pushed back and I wanted something quick to do in the meantime, it's a look at an old toy of mine (or, more likely, my brother's that then became mine). It's really an intriguing little device, and I hope you think so, too!
Speaking of heat pumps, I'm welcoming footage contributions of any systems you might have. I've got t...
2021-02-10 03:35:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Yeah, this is a bit of a weird one:
I am taking a bit of a risk here because I'm pretty sure these things aren't very common - as far as I know I've never seen them in a brick-and-mortar store - but in any case they're quite fascinating! I hope you've never seen them before or else this video might be fairly dull...
Quick note: When I sent that bulk message out, my Patreon messa...
2021-01-28 07:12:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, kind of anyway :)
In this video I go through everything that's in the set and tell you a little something about it. I also explain what the deal is with the TVs, which most of you know but hasn't ever been explained to the wider public. Time for that to be unveiled!
As always, thank you for your tremendous support! Especially through a year like last one. Eugh.
And a...
2021-01-22 06:45:07 +0000 UTC View PostGreetings!
In case you weren't aware, the last couple of weeks have been, well, difficult to experience. In a word: rough. My mind has been places I didn't really want it to be, but since today's events have transpired without incident, my brain chemicals are back on their way to a balance that suits me. At least, early signs are good!
I wanted to let you know about upcoming plans because one of them could potentially cause issues if I did it without telling you. I'd like to prope...
2021-01-20 23:07:09 +0000 UTC View Post