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What Is Milwaukee Tool’s REDSTICK? Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy

While leveling a floor is the first operate, there’s fairly a bit to speak about with regards to the unit as an entire. Sure, the digital readout will guarantee all the pieces you place is both degree or, if essential, perpendicular to different surfaces; nonetheless, should you dig into the menu accessible on the facet display, you may discover a bevy of choices and changes you can also make that improve the stick’s usability.

One helpful function is the tolerance adjustment. Not each floor you’re employed on will likely be clean, and adjusting the tolerance degree compensates for any deviations from a flat floor. You now not must guess simply how a lot a bumpy or tough floor impacts your closing measurement.

Additionally, the digital Redstick means that you can change the models of the readout. While levels could swimsuit you greatest, others could choose to see a proportion or a quantity represented in inches per foot.

Physically, the stick is created from an IP65-rated aluminum body, so its internal mechanics are shielded from mud, and it’s reasonably water resistant (however do not submerge the unit into water). With the 24-, 48-, and 72-inch ranges, you too can conveniently retailer it due to a hold gap.

It’s a reasonably feature-rich different in comparison with commonplace analog field ranges. The query stays, although, whether or not these options are useful and justify shopping for a separate gadget when you’ll be able to merely use a mobile phone app for measuring.

This Massive Motorcycle is Absolutely Terrifying to Ride

When it comes to custom motorcycles, there’s a wide range of possibilities. Some people make minor modifications, while others build entirely new machines from scratch. One legendary custom bike, known as the RoaDog, was originally created by William “Wild Bill” Gelbke in the 1960s and has recently found a new home at Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum in North Carolina.

Wheels Through Time Museum, known for its collection of American vehicles and motorcycles, takes pride in restoring and preserving historic bikes. The RoaDog, weighing in at a whopping 3,200 pounds and measuring 17 feet long, has undergone some restoration work to bring it back to its former glory.

A Brief History of RoaDog

At first glance, the RoaDog appears to be nothing more than a massive sculpture. However, Gelbke, an engineer, built this colossal machine because he wanted a dependable long-distance cruiser that could reach speeds of 90 miles per hour without any problems.

In 1965, Gelbke started building the RoaDog using a 153 cubic inch, four-cylinder engine from a Chevy II and a PowerGlide transmission. The bike was also equipped with a modified Chevy truck differential and Corvette disc brakes. Instead of using traditional stands, Gelbke designed a system of four hydraulic rams to keep the RoaDog upright when parked.

Gelbke toured the United States on this unique creation, covering approximately 20,000 miles. After his death, the RoaDog mysteriously disappeared, but Buzz Walneck eventually located it at Gelbke’s mother’s house. It changed hands a few times before ending up at the National Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis, South Dakota, and later in Anamosa, Iowa.

The RoaDog’s Comeback in 2023

Unfortunately, the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa closed its doors permanently in September 2023, and as a result, the RoaDog was put up for auction along with the rest of the museum’s collection. The bike was eventually purchased and then sold to Sean from the YouTube channel “Bikes and Beards.” Sean, knowing the expertise of Matt Walksler at Wheels Through Time, decided to bring the RoaDog to the museum for restoration.

In a recent video, Wheels Through Time shows the process of getting the RoaDog running again and even takes it for a terrifying ride. The massive size and weight of the bike make it challenging to turn, especially to the left. However, despite its challenges, the RoaDog remains an awe-inspiring machine, leaving viewers to question whether they would be brave enough to take it for a ride themselves.

Max May Provide Free Sports Streaming Later This Year – But Temporarily

Streaming rights to professional sports can be complex, with large corporations constantly securing and losing broadcast rights. Currently, no streaming service offers all major professional or collegiate-level sports on a single platform. To watch every game, cable subscriptions are still necessary (possibly intentional).

There are many uncertainties regarding when Max will begin streaming major sports leagues and the associated costs. Amazon, Paramount, and Peacock are already ahead in terms of live content. It is important to avoid exclusive contracts that may result in local media blackout for non-Max subscribers or users of other sports streaming platforms. Moreover, the addition of yet another sports streaming service may only add to the confusion of watching live sports without cable.

Lamborghini Huracan, Urus Enjoying a Fun Snow Vacation in New Zealand

Sliding cars on snow and ice can be an exhilarating experience due to the lack of traction on the slick surface. Lamborghini capitalized on this opportunity during its Esperienza Neve event held in Queenstown, New Zealand. Participants had the chance to drift various models including the Huracan Tecnica, STO, Sterrato, and Urus.

Guests from the Asia Pacific region gathered at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds for a three-day ice driving experience. Highly skilled Lamborghini driving instructors accompanied them on the adventure, providing guidance on how to maximize the capabilities of these supercars on low-grip surfaces.

296 GTB Is Ferrari’s First Sub-7 Minute Car On Nurburgring

Germany’s Nurburgring is one of the most challenging race circuits in the world, with its bumpy surface, twisty layout, and grueling 12.9-mile (20.8-kilometer) length, which led to its apt nickname, “The Green Hell.”

It’s not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure, and that’s why records set on the North Loop (Nordschleife) part of Nurburgring have a lot of weight to them, compared to other, less feisty tracks, that is.

One such record has been set in April by German car magazine Sport Auto, but the video – embedded above – has only been published a few days ago, with a Ferrari 296 GTB becoming the fastest road-going Ferrari ever on the Nordschleife under the helm of the magazine’s test driver, Christian Gebhardt.