No problem. Trying to pay it back to the community

The designer (Daniel Weil) points out that the purity of the pieces’ shape is reflected in the way they are held. And until you hold them and play with them that is hard to explain. The simple nature of the knight is the very reason I bought the set. It’s my favorite. I bought a separate Knight just to keep on my office desk. It’s a very distinct pleasure to hold it. Here’s a link for additional information around the design you should check out: www.designweek.co.uk/issues/march-2013/daniel-weil-redesigns-the-chess-set/ All the best.

Good tip!

from the functional perspective the pump will most likely work, it is alternating current (AC) therefore no negative or positive, it will be live or neutral. From the safety perspective is a big YES, it does matter.

do you know where can I get an extension cord with switch ? i need it to test a washer drain pump?

Yes, very poor design. Just FYI, I only owned those bikes for about a month and got rid of them. They are very heavy, poor components, unsafe handling, and the 230 had a very high idle that can’t be fixed (spent lots of time with dealer technicians). So high that the exhaust pipe near the manifold gets red hot. Been riding KTM and Husky XC-Ws and TEs. 250/300 2-strokes. They are phenomenal. An XC or TX is a good alternative but I don’t like the close ratio transmission as much as the wider ratio. We lots of trail and technical riding and the 4-strokes are just not near as fun or as easy to ride. If all your doing is checking the water in the back 40 or riding fire roads then it would be fine. But if you want to have fun and have a bike as nimble as a high end mountain bike you should try an XCW or TE. 2020 or newer have the better mapping.

@@purtnearperkins Thank you for this valuable insight. I was on the fence with this bike brand. Reading this (among other component failure/known design flaws that they keep on making and selling) has just nudged me off the fence. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this information and your first hand experiences.

@@findingneutral just an update, with the new model year they change the idle (at least on the dual sport) to where it is lower. i have around 700 miles on it and i’m loving the 230s! i am also not an enduro rider and do light to medium trails

That was actually just one of those simple switches I took off an old lamp or something.

But something like this on Amazon for $5 would work awesome. a.co/d/9kztegw

@@purtnearperkins What model/name is the Manual Switch you used at @02:46 in the video?

Glad it helped!

You’re welcome! FYI I sold all three of those bikes within a month and have stuck with KTM 250 & 300 XC-Ws or The Husky TE’s. They are amazing.

If you’re talking about the welder it’s a great machine. I’ve had the 212, 250, 251, and the 252. All great machines. I’ve had the 252 for a while now. It has a better duty cycle than the 212 and can weld 1/2” vs 3/8”. The 252 is a fantastic machine if you can get one. It’s a true blue, tried and true machine.

Any power cable will work. Just cut the end that doesn’t go into the wall.. strip the wires and attach the connectors

@@chrisbecker606 what type of connectors are those? What size?

@@kennyrichard1167 I think they are called spade connectors. They clamp onto what ever wire (lamp cord) that you want to use. You can get them at Home Depot, or any ace hardware. Just take the pump motor with you to get the right size. Crimp on with a pare of pliers.

@@jimlelan4906 thank you very much. Happy holidays

Agree - it is pricey. I found it on a classified ad for a reasonable price. I will say, however, that it is very solid and very well built table. If space wasn’t an issue I would have just made my own table. But, I don’t have the space and this is the best built folding table I have seen. I’m very pleased with it and do a whole lot of fabrication and welding on it.

Did you figure it out, was it the control board? I replaced my pump and I'm still having issues. It works fine for a load or two then just all of a sudden says it's not draining. I stop and try to start again but it still won't work. If I disconnect the power for a bit, try it again and it works just fine...for a bit. I'm guessing when I disconnect the power it's erasing the error memory or something and that's why it works again.

You’ll like it. It’s a sweet set up. And I love the M390. Probably my favorite steel. Holds an edge and sharpens easier than the S90. And the blackout look just has the cool factor.

There was actually quite a bit of thought and reflection put into the design of this set - going back to the original design of 1849 and maintaining a classical design. The heights of the pieces reflect the facade of the Parthanon. The designer (Daniel Weil) points out that the purity of the pieces’ shape is reflected in the way they are held. And until you hold them and play with them that is hard to explain. The simple nature of the knight is the very reason I bought the set. It’s my favorite. I bought a separate Knight just to keep on my office desk. It’s a very distinct pleasure to hold it. Here’s a link for additional information around the design: www.designweek.co.uk/issues/march-2013/daniel-weil-redesigns-the-chess-set/ The good thing is there is a plethora of Staunton designs and iterations to choose from. They all, I suppose, have their own uniqueness and there is certainly one you can find to appreciate. All the best.

@@purtnearperkins With respect, all classic Staunton pieces from the C19 reflect the profile of the Parthenon's pediment merely on the basis of descending piece heights from king to pawn on a sloping line. Nothing remotely special or unique about that. It is a cynical marketing scam which exploits ignorance by invoking the Parthenon's classical architecture as some kind of provenance. What a load of BS people buy into. It's laughable really. Granted, there may be tactile advantages in speed chess, but I can't help feeling this entire thing was driven by the usual suspects: the money men.

@@AntPDC that very well could be the case. No surprise there. It is a nice set to play, however. I did buy a copy cat version that probably came from India. It is just as nice a set (as well as durable) for a fraction of the price.

@@purtnearperkins Good for you, I suppose! I'm tired of the exploitation of innocents in the hands of greedy companies. No doubt the knock-off set you got from India involved the exploitation of poorly-paid but skilled Indians. Depressing really. Modern slavery springs to mind. BTW, I'm not remotely a communist ;)

@@AntPDC Thanks for the clarification 🤣 BTW some nice music and content on your site.

Positive/Neutral didn’t matter on the switch side.

Tighten the middle screws on the scales that tighten down the liners

Agreed. I got rid of those bikes within a couple months and we’ve been riding KTM/Husky 300s and 250s XCW and TE ever since. Will never look back or own a 4 stroke dirt bike ever again.

You bet! I find it helpful too when you can see a side by side. I love the 1600. Sometimes I miss the 1200 a little when I’m doing lots of small cuts and having to turn the head a lot for mitre cuts because it is significantly lighter to lift. And the 5/8 blade is nicer for tighter radius cuts in the verticals position. But still, no complaints about keeping the 1600. They are incredible saws in a fairly compact size with awesome mobility. Which one did you decide on?

@@purtnearperkins The 1600 due to me having a dewalt portable band saw in a table I bought from SWAG tools. I have more need in the horizontal position than the vertical, especially for my upcoming exhaust fabrication on my crawler. The only crappy part is the saws are back ordered but only until mid May which is ok. I'll get the saw I want and not have to deal with settling on a Chinese copy or sub par unit. Thank you again