Alan
@alpritt.bsky.social
A programmer, trying to find time to MAKE away from the screen as well. UK based.
Half way JE Gordon's Structures or Why Things Don't Fall Down which is very interesting and is also stressing my brain.
November 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Half way JE Gordon's Structures or Why Things Don't Fall Down which is very interesting and is also stressing my brain.
Onto Algebra 1. But the way Khan Academy has overlapping courses means I'm starting it with 32% already complete.
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Onto Algebra 1. But the way Khan Academy has overlapping courses means I'm starting it with 32% already complete.
I made my first album purchase in years yesterday (on Bandcamp) and I've been listening with more intention to my old music collection recently. Largely moving away from streaming and algorithms. It feels like I'm waking up from a decade long music coma.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I made my first album purchase in years yesterday (on Bandcamp) and I've been listening with more intention to my old music collection recently. Largely moving away from streaming and algorithms. It feels like I'm waking up from a decade long music coma.
I actually confidently felt a burr when sharpening today. And held to the light I could even see the burr glimmering. So I'm gradually getting better. This was a particularly satisfying roll of shaving from the plane.
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I actually confidently felt a burr when sharpening today. And held to the light I could even see the burr glimmering. So I'm gradually getting better. This was a particularly satisfying roll of shaving from the plane.
Yesterday I went to scan my ticket QR code at Kings Cross and NFC triggered my Goggle Wallet instead. Which I consider to be Google's fault more than Transport For London since I have a setting to always require authentication. So NFC is being turned off except for the rare instance I need it.
November 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Yesterday I went to scan my ticket QR code at Kings Cross and NFC triggered my Goggle Wallet instead. Which I consider to be Google's fault more than Transport For London since I have a setting to always require authentication. So NFC is being turned off except for the rare instance I need it.
A surprise in the post today from my friend Robjn. British Craftsmanship in Wood by Betty Norbury
October 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A surprise in the post today from my friend Robjn. British Craftsmanship in Wood by Betty Norbury
It's been about a decade since I edited OpenStreetMap but I went for a walk to a new housing estate with GPS a few days ago and I've just put it on the map. It's pretty easy to edit.
October 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's been about a decade since I edited OpenStreetMap but I went for a walk to a new housing estate with GPS a few days ago and I've just put it on the map. It's pretty easy to edit.
I've moved this vice so it's no longer in the way of my woodwork. I also made a 3d print. The measurements for this were wrong so the pen doesn't fit as planned (perhaps should have fetched the better calipers) but it still worked for finding the centre of the hole. Super quick to make as well.
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I've moved this vice so it's no longer in the way of my woodwork. I also made a 3d print. The measurements for this were wrong so the pen doesn't fit as planned (perhaps should have fetched the better calipers) but it still worked for finding the centre of the hole. Super quick to make as well.
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A reminder for UK residents
October 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A reminder for UK residents
I'm starting to get the hang of planing. This was a very rough and unlevel rip edge. It takes too long and this project doesn't need to be this flat, but it is good practice.
October 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I'm starting to get the hang of planing. This was a very rough and unlevel rip edge. It takes too long and this project doesn't need to be this flat, but it is good practice.
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The Diesel Is Done
#alwaysbecharging
Welcome to an Amsterdam Saturday Morning ⚡️⚡️⚡️
#amsterdamelektrisch
#alwaysbecharging
Welcome to an Amsterdam Saturday Morning ⚡️⚡️⚡️
#amsterdamelektrisch
October 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Diesel Is Done
#alwaysbecharging
Welcome to an Amsterdam Saturday Morning ⚡️⚡️⚡️
#amsterdamelektrisch
#alwaysbecharging
Welcome to an Amsterdam Saturday Morning ⚡️⚡️⚡️
#amsterdamelektrisch
Ruler upgrade. They are easier to read when not a photo because you can move your head to get the light right, but the Shinwa is so much better.
October 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Ruler upgrade. They are easier to read when not a photo because you can move your head to get the light right, but the Shinwa is so much better.
One of the main reasons I switched from my Mac to Linux is because 500GB drives were not large enough and the cost to upgrade seemed rediculous. My Linux laptop is 2TB so lots more space. I just checked how much I'm using and it is only 141GB. I'm doing something much more efficiently on here.
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
One of the main reasons I switched from my Mac to Linux is because 500GB drives were not large enough and the cost to upgrade seemed rediculous. My Linux laptop is 2TB so lots more space. I just checked how much I'm using and it is only 141GB. I'm doing something much more efficiently on here.
It seems I can no longer pay my European VAT with a business bank card and I can't use a GBP bank account (or at least I could not 4 years ago). So I either have to pay the bill with my own bank card or set up a new bank account to make 4 payments per year 😑
October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It seems I can no longer pay my European VAT with a business bank card and I can't use a GBP bank account (or at least I could not 4 years ago). So I either have to pay the bill with my own bank card or set up a new bank account to make 4 payments per year 😑
3am server upgrade completed last night ✅
October 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
3am server upgrade completed last night ✅
I'm learning how to CAD.
October 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I'm learning how to CAD.
Another hole to practice mending
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Another hole to practice mending
No matter how many types of screw I buy, I somehow never have the right one
October 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
No matter how many types of screw I buy, I somehow never have the right one
This is the hole I want to tackle next (armpit area). Hopefully I have the correct items to fix it. But is there a different technique I need to research? I know nothing.
October 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This is the hole I want to tackle next (armpit area). Hopefully I have the correct items to fix it. But is there a different technique I need to research? I know nothing.
Seeing if I can avoid spending the £80 official solution by 3D printing this keyboard mount. So far so good. I need to obtain some threaded inserts next, which I've yet to experiment with.
September 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Seeing if I can avoid spending the £80 official solution by 3D printing this keyboard mount. So far so good. I need to obtain some threaded inserts next, which I've yet to experiment with.
Now I've tried darning a few socks, I may have a go with an old comfortable knitted jumper next. (I can't take a picture because it is embarrassingly grubby, I've just realised).
September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Now I've tried darning a few socks, I may have a go with an old comfortable knitted jumper next. (I can't take a picture because it is embarrassingly grubby, I've just realised).
I made a shooting board to help make right angles. I'm not getting perfect results yet, but hopefully good enough for now. Also, it's hard work. Gravity isn't helping me so much from this direction.
September 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I made a shooting board to help make right angles. I'm not getting perfect results yet, but hopefully good enough for now. Also, it's hard work. Gravity isn't helping me so much from this direction.
This is great exercise. I was very pleased with how straight I made this rip cut... though on flipping it over I've decided I need to try harder for 90 degrees next time! 😅
September 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is great exercise. I was very pleased with how straight I made this rip cut... though on flipping it over I've decided I need to try harder for 90 degrees next time! 😅
I bought these very cheap socks a few months ago. I didn't expect them to last very long, but I was so annoyed at how quickly they fell apart that I was inspired to fix them. They are absolutely not worth saving, but I've learnt to enjoy fixing them and will make my next *good* socks last longer
September 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I bought these very cheap socks a few months ago. I didn't expect them to last very long, but I was so annoyed at how quickly they fell apart that I was inspired to fix them. They are absolutely not worth saving, but I've learnt to enjoy fixing them and will make my next *good* socks last longer
Since I started trying to fix things, I've started to value more repairability, quality, simplicity and timelessness in what I buy.
September 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Since I started trying to fix things, I've started to value more repairability, quality, simplicity and timelessness in what I buy.