Blenster 🅅
@blenster.com
I break things and write detailed reports. Rapid Prototyper. Maker. Apprentice Knifemaker. Sometimes I try to help explain social situations to dudes.
Trans rights are human rights and Black lives matter.
I love you.
Trans rights are human rights and Black lives matter.
I love you.
November 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Got her opened up and cleaned out the auger; it turns out he was using pellets that were too large for this system and they need to be broken down further before they will feed properly.
Fortunately a brick does the job well.
Fortunately a brick does the job well.
October 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Got her opened up and cleaned out the auger; it turns out he was using pellets that were too large for this system and they need to be broken down further before they will feed properly.
Fortunately a brick does the job well.
Fortunately a brick does the job well.
My friend was having issues with his GE countertop smoker and asked for my help getting it to work better; you know me -- let's fix this thing!
October 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
My friend was having issues with his GE countertop smoker and asked for my help getting it to work better; you know me -- let's fix this thing!
The sacred arrangement has been corrected and when next we endeavor to further our dark art we will be prepared!
I am weary and must rest soon.
I am weary and must rest soon.
October 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The sacred arrangement has been corrected and when next we endeavor to further our dark art we will be prepared!
I am weary and must rest soon.
I am weary and must rest soon.
It seems my partner in this endeavor assembled these pulleys on top when they should in truth be on the bottom; we must rectify this before the ritual can continue:
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
It seems my partner in this endeavor assembled these pulleys on top when they should in truth be on the bottom; we must rectify this before the ritual can continue:
Once again I returned to the scene of the crime having ritualistically fasted for 3 days while chanting the mantras four hours every day.
"How did that get on backwards?"
"I swear I tightened that one already!"
"What does this diagram even mean‽"
"Why won't this screw go in‽"
"I am unworthy!"
"How did that get on backwards?"
"I swear I tightened that one already!"
"What does this diagram even mean‽"
"Why won't this screw go in‽"
"I am unworthy!"
October 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Once again I returned to the scene of the crime having ritualistically fasted for 3 days while chanting the mantras four hours every day.
"How did that get on backwards?"
"I swear I tightened that one already!"
"What does this diagram even mean‽"
"Why won't this screw go in‽"
"I am unworthy!"
"How did that get on backwards?"
"I swear I tightened that one already!"
"What does this diagram even mean‽"
"Why won't this screw go in‽"
"I am unworthy!"
Good progress for today; we will work on the ritual further after rest and victuals:
October 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Good progress for today; we will work on the ritual further after rest and victuals:
We perform the ritual motions and observe the rites; behold the smooth motion:
October 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We perform the ritual motions and observe the rites; behold the smooth motion:
Most precious carbon fiber; may its stiffness hold steady! Once again the sacred grease was applied after the shipping oil was removed and the proper incantations said thrice.
October 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Most precious carbon fiber; may its stiffness hold steady! Once again the sacred grease was applied after the shipping oil was removed and the proper incantations said thrice.
The sacred ointment applied in the right places to ease the adjustment of the tension; if only our tension was so easily handled as we undertake this unholy task:
October 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The sacred ointment applied in the right places to ease the adjustment of the tension; if only our tension was so easily handled as we undertake this unholy task:
Two of the motors have been mounted; we tread deeper into dangerous terrain by allowing it to move under its own command but the ritual demands these steps be performed lest failure strike us down!
October 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Two of the motors have been mounted; we tread deeper into dangerous terrain by allowing it to move under its own command but the ritual demands these steps be performed lest failure strike us down!
More of the frame is now completed; the basic shape of the beast showing through the mists of our ignorance.
October 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
More of the frame is now completed; the basic shape of the beast showing through the mists of our ignorance.
The frame is coming together despite our many tweaks to ensure it is in perfect alignment.
The forms must be obeyed!
The forms must be obeyed!
October 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The frame is coming together despite our many tweaks to ensure it is in perfect alignment.
The forms must be obeyed!
The forms must be obeyed!
Look if you didn't want Extra you shouldn't have asked me to help build it.
Yes, that is a Machinist Square and we will be making sure it is properly aligned!
Yes, that is a Machinist Square and we will be making sure it is properly aligned!
October 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Look if you didn't want Extra you shouldn't have asked me to help build it.
Yes, that is a Machinist Square and we will be making sure it is properly aligned!
Yes, that is a Machinist Square and we will be making sure it is properly aligned!
It appears that we have gathered all the necessary ingredients for this Frankenstein-ien abomination we foolishly seek to unleash upon the unsuspecting Earth; pray that our hubris does not bring down all that we hold dear in the world!
October 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It appears that we have gathered all the necessary ingredients for this Frankenstein-ien abomination we foolishly seek to unleash upon the unsuspecting Earth; pray that our hubris does not bring down all that we hold dear in the world!
It is time to begin the unholy ritual of building a 3D printer in defiance of all the Old Gods who, if they wanted our imaginations to come to pass so easily, would not have taken from us substantiation magic long ago.
Soon begins the pain!
Soon begins the pain!
October 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It is time to begin the unholy ritual of building a 3D printer in defiance of all the Old Gods who, if they wanted our imaginations to come to pass so easily, would not have taken from us substantiation magic long ago.
Soon begins the pain!
Soon begins the pain!
Making fresh pasta again and I think the hardest part is making the eggs go get a switch so I can beat them and add them to the flour:
October 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Making fresh pasta again and I think the hardest part is making the eggs go get a switch so I can beat them and add them to the flour:
I'm one of the few people who seems to be looking forward to the ISO audit starting soon.
I'm excited because this is an opportunity for my team's work to shine. I'm excited because the main tool being used to prepare for this is my duster as I tidy up a bit.
We stay ready and it will show.
I'm excited because this is an opportunity for my team's work to shine. I'm excited because the main tool being used to prepare for this is my duster as I tidy up a bit.
We stay ready and it will show.
October 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I'm one of the few people who seems to be looking forward to the ISO audit starting soon.
I'm excited because this is an opportunity for my team's work to shine. I'm excited because the main tool being used to prepare for this is my duster as I tidy up a bit.
We stay ready and it will show.
I'm excited because this is an opportunity for my team's work to shine. I'm excited because the main tool being used to prepare for this is my duster as I tidy up a bit.
We stay ready and it will show.
Volunteering at a local library for a free repair cafe run by the waste management service of Louisville; I signed up for electronics (obviously) and tossed in knife sharpening as a side repair and got fully booked for the knives.
October 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Volunteering at a local library for a free repair cafe run by the waste management service of Louisville; I signed up for electronics (obviously) and tossed in knife sharpening as a side repair and got fully booked for the knives.
I got a signed copy of @tartanllama.xyz's book and I hope I am smart enough to understand at least half of it:
(I am super stoked despite being a bit intimidated)
(I am super stoked despite being a bit intimidated)
September 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I got a signed copy of @tartanllama.xyz's book and I hope I am smart enough to understand at least half of it:
(I am super stoked despite being a bit intimidated)
(I am super stoked despite being a bit intimidated)
Taking inspiration from my wonderful friend @jaysonstreet.bsky.social I'm celebrating a successful @pancakescon.com Hardware Hacking Village with some ice cream.
Shout out to @se.gfau.lt @ednas.bsky.social and @techgirlmn.bsky.social for their help and presentations.
Shout out to @se.gfau.lt @ednas.bsky.social and @techgirlmn.bsky.social for their help and presentations.
September 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Taking inspiration from my wonderful friend @jaysonstreet.bsky.social I'm celebrating a successful @pancakescon.com Hardware Hacking Village with some ice cream.
Shout out to @se.gfau.lt @ednas.bsky.social and @techgirlmn.bsky.social for their help and presentations.
Shout out to @se.gfau.lt @ednas.bsky.social and @techgirlmn.bsky.social for their help and presentations.
Found it!
The dangers of putting things away!
The dangers of putting things away!
September 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Found it!
The dangers of putting things away!
The dangers of putting things away!
A friend was tossing an old iPod; supposed to work. It's an excuse to dive into my mess of cables looking for the right old cable to test it with and then I'll erase it and find it a new home:
September 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A friend was tossing an old iPod; supposed to work. It's an excuse to dive into my mess of cables looking for the right old cable to test it with and then I'll erase it and find it a new home:
Trans rights are human rights.
September 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Trans rights are human rights.