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  Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
 
In lugnet.general, Frank Filz wrote: <snip> (...) The oil is a releasing agent used in the molding process. You will notice it especially on softer items like new tires. My guess is that the parts aren't washed down during the trip from the molds to (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Robolab's string
 
As mentioned elsewhere I could be wrong about Robolab. But absent any informative correction from the Robolab experts listening in I am left to my own devices to make heads or tails of what Robolab is teaching our children. And the more I examine (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
 
  Re: Two Vigs
 
(...) Yeah, that was supposed to be a pencil, since I don't have any screwdriver pieces at the moment. Andrew (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.vignette, lugnet.people.teens)
 
  Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
 
(...) Actually, cleaning is probably just removing oils (oil from people's fingers, and oils from manufacturing). I have noticed this fact than freshly cleaned LEGO holds tighter also, and suspect oil as the cause. I do know that new LEGO does have (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  KB Sale
 
Don't know if this is going on all over the country, but today in the Arizona Republic KBToys had an add with two coupons. 1 for $5 off a $25 purchase and $10 off $40 purchase. The KB I went to had a lot of discontinued sets. I made a killing. Larry (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.market.shopping)
 
  The Brick Testament: Ehud and Shamgar / book signing tomorrow
 
(URL) The Brick Testament> website has been updated today with two new stories providing an illustrated account of the second and third of Israel's (URL) judges>, Ehud and Shamgar: (2 URLs) Moabites Killed> (2 URLs) Philistines Killed> (NOTE: For (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build.ancient, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.sj, lugnet.loc.us.ca.sf.oak, FTX) ! 
 
  Re: searching for something to tighten the fit of overused LEGO pieces
 
(...) Try washing the pieces in hand-hot (40 degC) water with normal washing powder. Allow the pieces to soak overnight and rinse them in warm water the next day, leaving them to dry on an old towel. I've found that when I wash 2nd-hand Lego parts, (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: O-Train
 
I have been studying this design and appreciate the latest detail pics. This is truly an example of LEGO elegance; functionality and simplicity at it's finest. Thanks for sharing and also these images are superb! I was wondering what kind of (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Robolab as a tool for teaching programming
 
(...) The text where I said why Robolab requires people with previously acquired flowcharting skills to unlearn some of their skills and break standard flowcharting rules was deleted. Flowcharting rules require that there be only one type of icon (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics, FTX)
 
  I don't know where I'm gonna go when the star's gonna blow...
 
Okay, my ship is up and ready, I am a playa now, I read some past posts about active sectors... So, my question is... Are these sectors active right now --> New Pacific, Grave Belt, Sol, and Outer Rim? Reply here, or send to my new e-mail, which is (...) (21 years ago, 17-Mar-05, to lugnet.gaming.starship)

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