You are not my amp tech, but maybe you can help me diagnose the source of a strange noise on a brand new guitar amp. [more inside]
posted by uncleozzy on Nov 5, 2009 - 6 answers

What's the best way to protect a poster at a (general admission) concert? [more inside]
posted by gchucky on Aug 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Is it a bad idea to ride my bicycle with my presta valves unscrewed and having a presta -> schrader valve adapter covering them? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 on Aug 3, 2009 - 13 answers

Is the London Pass worth the price, for tourists who will be in London for six days? [more inside]
posted by jayder on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm in the middle of my extended vacation in London, and am enjoying the Underground, especially how much personality some of the stations have. Which ones should I not miss while I'm here? [more inside]
posted by still_wears_a_hat on May 13, 2009 - 18 answers

Recently I saw an unusual bike, one with a curved top tube that extended beyond the seat tube to support a rack. It had trekking bars, too. Please help me identify it! [more inside]
posted by brianogilvie on Nov 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Transport for LondonFilter - Am I on the hook for a Zone 1-3 Travelcard if I travel from a Zone 3 station to a Zone 2 station via an unavoidable hop into Zone 1? [more inside]
posted by generichuman on Sep 22, 2008 - 13 answers

Getting on the DLR at Bank. Where to go in? [more inside]
posted by sydney54 on Sep 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone know where I can buy a poster sized vintage London Underground map (AKA tube map)? Preferably a Harry Beck version (i.e. one from between 1933 and 1960). A good reproduction will do at a push. [more inside]
posted by iivix on Sep 16, 2008 - 17 answers

Fluorescent tube (large one) broke in kitchen. I am freaking out now and didn't follow proper procedures to clean it up. Am I going to get sick and die of mercury poisoning? [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 on May 4, 2008 - 23 answers

Tube amp repair tech on the San Francisco Peninsula? [more inside]
posted by UlfMagnet on Nov 26, 2007 - 2 answers

Cursing bad luck: One of the preamp tubes in my Peavey Classic 30 seemed to peter out during practice yesterday. Two hours before my first concert of the year. An awesome friend came in in the clutch, but now I'm puzzled as to what to do. (and have another show on Thursday) [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Oct 28, 2007 - 13 answers

What kind of cheap Chinese tube amp should I get? [more inside]
posted by Etaoin Shrdlu on Oct 8, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm looking to create a variation of the London Underground Map/Diagram. Are there any resources ie, tutorials or .ai templates that I can use to give me a head start?
posted by Sevenupcan on Sep 3, 2007 - 5 answers

Is a Fender Hot Rod (1x12) the best (tube) amp I can get for the amount of money I want to spend (~$400) and the power I want (>15 watts)? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 21, 2007 - 14 answers

Does anyone know of an audiophile/hi-fi club in the St. Louis area? I have recently become interested in DIY Hi-Fi and being a college student with little electronics experience I am looking for a way to get myself better acquainted with everything before I start to spend too much money. The internet has been a great resource, but having some real people around me who know what they are doing and would be willing to provide me with some direction would be very helpful.
posted by Bengston on Mar 28, 2007 - 4 answers

On the London Underground, on the Central line, why does the train sometimes jolt as if it's lost power for a second as it's leaving the station? [more inside]
posted by chrismear on Jan 29, 2007 - 9 answers

Tips for getting a sick pussycat on a feeding tube to eat by mouth again (and a cautionary tale)? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Jan 26, 2007 - 34 answers

Replacing power tubes in a guitar amp [more inside]
posted by InfidelZombie on Jan 26, 2007 - 12 answers

Please name this music... [more inside]
posted by DieHipsterDie on Jan 15, 2007 - 13 answers

In tube ciruitry, what is a "starving plate" design?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Aug 27, 2006 - 2 answers

On the London tube there are posters called "Above Ground" that show an above ground view of the route of the train you're riding in relation to various landmarks, museums, major streets, etc. Does anyone know if these posters can be viewed online somewhere? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Jul 22, 2006 - 6 answers

Who licenses those coffee-sellers who stand outside London tube stations? [more inside]
posted by reklaw on Jul 3, 2006 - 5 answers

Tubular skylights -- how to clean? Just bought a house with solar tube skylights and dirt has collected on the bottom glass (diffuser). Does the bottom diffuser pop off for cleaning?
posted by nancoix on Apr 29, 2006 - 2 answers

What would happen if someone were to build a tunnel or tube into space? (Description inside...) [more inside]
posted by punkbitch on Jan 20, 2005 - 10 answers

I want to take a food product with a paste-like consistancy and put it in a tube. Is there any way to do this from home, on a small to medium scale? [more inside]
posted by puke & cry on Jan 18, 2005 - 16 answers