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A Look Inside A Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Time for another teardown - this time it is a faithful appliance that has gone past its useful lifespan, so let's take a loot at how this thing works!
Space Madness! And Nerd News
And now, the news....
C-64 Basic Shirts!!
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/c-64-basic-shirtJust in time for VCF 2024! A chance to get my classic Commodore 64 Basic T-Shirt! Available in any size, and in any color you like as long as you like black. Yes, a shirt that tells you exactly what it is, but only the cool kids can understand. I...
Try Quill Pens!
Time once again for another Pen video! This time something very old that is new all over again - the quill! Enjoy....How To Cut a Quill Pen by Dennis Ruud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qjIFKl522ohttp://dennisruud.com/quill-pens/
Last Chance For The Wanamaker Organ
The Wanamaker Organ Movie! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqVYgBjXURI
Viewer Mail Is Out Of This World!
Some overdue Viewer Mail to get to. Enjoy!
The Rarest Lumitime Clock Of All!
After years of searching I finally got one of these in the original box! What's inside is the most surprising. Enjoy!
This Is My Friend (1972?)
Another 16mm film from my collection that is a bit mysterious. I don't know when it was shot, or where, but many clues put it in the late 60's to early 70's, and the locations and storefronts have a curious mixture of signage. As usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine and wit...
Plant Emergency Organization (1965)
Another 16mm film from my collection that is all about your very important P.E.O.. As usual I transferred this reel with my own Telecine and corrected as best I could. Enjoy!
The Secret To Everlasting Bulbs - Always On!
There was always a trick to making sure a light bulb would last a very long time. Let's look at how it was done....
Where All My Slackers At????
Bob Dobbs would be twirling in his titanium sarcophagus if he know how little people were slacking off today. It's effecting my business! So, please... have a heart. Slack off. Enjoy!
Simpler Space Suits?
In the future will it be possible to eliminate the big backpacks on space suits? I think so, and here are some things that I envision for the space suits of the future. Enjoy!
Ratheon Liquid Time Tubes???
Did they exist? Did anyone use them? Who knows? I certainly have no idea. But it's a cool topic...
Abandoned! Apollo 13 Meter Project
Another project sent to the video graveyard...
Phactory Intro (Short Version)
Long or short?
New Phactory Intro
Back to the Phactory for 2024!
Beautiful TEC Digital Switch Display Module
Another TEClite display, this one bought just because it looked like it would be cool - and it is! Really a piece of beautiful design from a time when reliability and ruggedness really mattered. Enjoy!
Pinbed Intro
Hows this?
The End Of Repairs
It is indeed the end of an era - and I wish it didn't have to be this way!
When You Know You're Successful
I'm glad I get to do what I do.
Viewer Mail!
Time for Viewer Mail for January, 2024.
Oh, Bless My Heart!
Just for all you Patrons. Thanks...
How To Fail
Often, even with a great deal of planning and preparation things just do not work out.
Fun With Instax Wide Film!
Fuji SQ6 Instax vs. Polaroid 330 Land Camera! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36foDX490Aw
Fran's Must Have Music Playlist
Go down the rabbit hole if you dare!
Science News!
It has been a while so the news has been piling up. Here we go....
FranLab Live: Patreon Q&A
Time for science news and some Q&A so get your topics and questions ready!
The Obligatory Recap of FranLab 2023!
You can't start the New Year without first looking at what you got done the last time around the Sun. Enjoy!
Make Your Own Lab Cookies!
My time tested recipe is easy and completely customizable. Mix - Bake - Eat!
My Last Interview!
A story worth repeating, but just this one last time.
