Operation: Precision Calibration | The Caliper "Tightener" Fix

Yesterday, I conducted a critical maintenance session on my Vernier caliper. The objective: solve a loose tightener using a specialized application of thin, double-sided tape. It was a "High-Resolution" task that required extreme focus and steady hands.

The Repair Logistics: The 360-Second Stress Test

Metric->Status->Tactical Analysis

1) Duration->6 Minutes->Short-burst, high-intensity focus."

2) Asset->Vernier Caliper->Essential hardware for Nomad Technical Audits.

3) Condition->Simpul Biawak! (Cramp)->Manual dexterity hit 100% capacity; system triggered a cramp alert.

4) Conclusion->Success->Tightener secured; hardware back in Optimal Spec.

Post-Mission Analysis: The Surgeon’s Epiphany

Six minutes of fiddling with thin tape was enough to trigger a "System Warning" in my hand muscles. It was a humbling reminder that while I am a Senior Lead in Logistics, I am definitely not calibrated for the operating room.

I left the session feeling immensely grateful that I am not a neurosurgeon. My "Hardware" prefers gardening plots and extension cords over brain surgery any day! 🙈

Repairing broken part on multimeter

Captured on the evening of 3 October 2024:

• Before Repair: Front and back views of the multimeter prior to repair.

• After Repair: Restored functionality and appearance.

A simple Philips screwdriver was used for this task. Enjoy working on multimeter repairs in the lab!

Repair my sandal

This is taken on 16 July 2024. Where I managed to send my sandal for repair. 

I managed to take the sandal today after send it to cobbler. It cost me RM 11. But it is worth repairing it. Since it is very comfortable. 

Until then, have a good repair works on your the sandal.

Testing the gifted 800 ml kettle

This is taken on the noon of 14 July 2024. 

The look of swollen power cord plug.

The kettle turned on after I used other power cable. 

The look of the method used to pour out the boiled water. As it is too hot to open the lid.

Until then, have fun in testing gifted kettle. 

Finding g clamp in nearby non hardware shop

This is taken on the noon of 12 May 2024. Where I found g clamp sold on this non hardware shop.

There are 2 sizes available. One is 2 inch and another is 4 inch. I buy 4 unit of 2 inch. Since I have the need in using it. Plus with my limited budget. As the initial target is only to buy bag hook for toilet usage.

I am unable to disclose the shop location due to my greed to make sure the stock will be there for me next time.

Until then, have fun in getting g clamp for your repair works.

Attempt to open Panasonic EH-NA30 hair dryer for cleaning

This is taken on the evening of 30 September 2023. I think I need to try size T10 to T14. Since T15 is too big.

Which I finally able to opened it well. But have to put the repair work on hold. To give priority to other works. At least now I am able to open the hair dryer. Can check internally later when have time. Just my own way in spending time learning.

Until then, have fun in getting the correct tools to open your hair dryer.

Self repair lab door

This is taken last morning of 6 July 2023. Where I managed to repair lab door. After it started to stuck each time open it since before Aidil Adha holiday.

The look of the breaking up door.

The look of the used drill screw bit.

Repair torch lighter using long nose plier

This is taken on the evening of 7 July 2023. Where I noticed there is something copper colour inside the pouch I used to store my torch lighter. Upon further check, it comes from my medium size torch lighter. The spark wheel. 

Repairing cubic extension

This is taken on the noon of 4 December 2023. Where the repair works last postpone 28 July 2022. Due to lack of idea and tools.

5 liter waterproofing liquid to self repair my leaking upper floor toilet

This is taken on the noon of 5 November 2022. Where I manage to go buy 5 liter of waterproofing liquid to self repair my leaking upper floor toilets at home.

Have to learn to self repair to save cost. As I need to hire contractor to repair my leaking slab roof. Until then, have a good study for self repair works at home.

Saving my sports bra with new padding

I received replacement for my sports bra padding in the evening of 1 September 2022. I choose M size and black colour. Since skin colour out of stock.

Can see how bad the tear and wear of my sports bra padding in triangle shape. The round black one is the new one. 

Despite I choose round shape instead of originally triangle shape, it fit nicely in my sports bra. It really helps me to save a lot than to buy new sports bra. 

What I notice is by using sports bra, I do not need to remove it when doing x-ray. As it does not have undewire, adjustment buckle or even hook. So I am able to proceed with my attire without need to change to x-ray cloth. 

Until then, have fun in replacing worn out sports bra padding. 

Repair my surge arrestor power extension

This is taken the noon of 28 July 2022. Where I manage to repair my surge arrestor power extension. A similar spot that I have done last 16 December 2019 with a different one [1]. 

A close-up look at the part that needs to be repaired. 

I just solder it back. Then it works perfectly fine. Really saved me a lot from buying a replacement surge arrestor power extension. Just take some of my time, and effort to troubleshoot and repair. The advantage of having soldering skills. All thanks to the class assignment and project during my degree time at UTM Skudai. A helpful skill even after 15 years of graduating. I remember I chose UTM Skudai as it is less than 2 hours to return to my hometown. I just prefer to have a short distance. Save my energy.

Until then, have fun repairing your surge arrestor power extension.

Reference:

[1] Repair work on surge arrestor power extension last repair 16 December 2019 https://serinurulbeauty.blogspot.com/2019/12/repairing-my-surge-arrester-power.html

Using new accessory to remove cracked grout

This is taken this morning. Where I test the new accessory to my electric tool to remove the cracked grout.

Video of the new accessory on my electric tool. Really works 90% faster that the circular saw that comes with the electric tool. This is not work in process video. 

The look of before process. 

The look of the removed grout. 

My first repair works for bathroom

This is taken in the evening of 7 May 2022. Where I continue cleaning up existing grout in between tiles line of my upper floor bathroom.

The look of used tools. I upgrade to electric tool after experiencing aching hands and body. From earlier last 4 May 2022 of manual grout removal using only scraper and brute force. 

The look of the successful removed grout part. 

Riding repaired Raleigh Calypso

Riding repaired Raleigh Calypso.  Can see the video of me riding it in the morning of 4 December 2020. This is after service clean from rust, oiling it and replace 1 gear cable.

Many thanks to one Facebook friend who gifting it to me last July 2020. Took me quite some time to repaired it due to my work load. Even my cat Furball already learning well to stay put during the bicycle ride with me every morning. I spend at least 10 to 15 minutes for the bicycle ride every morning as part of my exercise routine.

Cleaning up rust on battery compartment

Taken in the noon of 1 October 2020. Where I spare my time to clean up the rust on battery compartment of a device. Can see how thick the rust built up in the battery compartment. Fortunately the device still works well using direct power supply.

Disassemble dead powerbank in attempt to repair it.

I went for site meeting today in customer place. I bring 2 old powerbank with me. None could last me up to even 10 minutes. So, I decided to disassemble the dead powerbank that I left in the lab to repair it.

I used special solution to disassemble the powerbank cover. So that no force used and protect damage on the powerbank casing.

Small gap crack on the powerbank casing.

Big gap already.

Self repair my digital watch today.

I accidentally step on my digital watch last 2 weeks. Fortunately only the spring connector disconnect from the watch strap. I decided to repair it today as I do have the tools in lab. 

The look of the watch before repair.