Icon134 0 #1 May 2, 2006 My Ice Cream Scoop just broke and I'd like to get access to one so that I can figure out why so I can prevent it from happening again. I know how to use one... I just don't have direct access to one at the moment... Yeah I know I'm a dork... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #2 May 2, 2006 Sure, let me pull one out of my back pocket. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 May 2, 2006 QuoteSure, let me pull one out of my back pocket. Excellent... NC here I come... Wait... You were joking weren't you... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #4 May 2, 2006 Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #5 May 2, 2006 You'll have to find me first. I tend to drift around quite a bit. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 May 2, 2006 QuoteYou'll have to find me first. I tend to drift around quite a bit. As long as you don't turn off your cell phone I'll be fine... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #7 May 2, 2006 Dammit. Foiled again. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #8 May 2, 2006 You don't need an electron microscope to figure out if it was a fatigue failure Geek People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #9 May 2, 2006 QuoteYou don't need an electron microscope to figure out if it was a fatigue failure Geek No... a stereomicroscope or a magnifine glass would probably suffice... but the SEM is much cooler... and um... yeah I'm a geek... I suppose a Laser Scanning Microscope (LSM) would work too Ziess Makes a Sweet one that I'm gonna but myself if I ever win the lottery. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #10 May 2, 2006 Oh you're just giddy because your pic was in Parachutist... My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #11 May 2, 2006 QuoteOh you're just giddy because your pic was in Parachutist... What page?... I know I'm pictured in the Greene County safety day photo... but... its not the first time... That happened last year... thanks turtle... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 May 2, 2006 Once I figure out what a Scanning Electron Microscopy is, I'll check my garage to see if I have one. In the meantime, I could loan you a torque wrench. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #13 May 2, 2006 I work at a pretty well endowed University. If ya know what I mean, and I think ya do. If you could devise a more technically complex description of your scoop, exactly what it's function is, and how it will change the course of human history if we scan it. I'm sure I can get permission for a brief look under one of our many obscenely expensive imaging devices.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #14 May 2, 2006 QuoteIf you could devise a more technically complex description of your scoop, exactly what it's function is, and how it will change the course of human history if we scan it. I'm sure I can get permission for a brief look under one of our many obscenely expensive imaging devices. Oh... this I can do. As you can see the item in question (a Farberware Ice Cream Scoop {ScoopOverview.jpg}) was approximately 8.5" long initially and fractured at the location where the metal portion of the scoop entered into the plastice handle. The item failed catastrophically while in the process of serving myself a bowl of Ice Cream (a previously mentioned Turtle Treasures Flavor see attached photo...) Prior to serving the ice cream the offending item had been removed from the dishwasher (its possible that this contributed to item failure) As you can see the fracture surface (ScoopFracture.jpg) has indications of multimode failure (indicated by the two tone nature of the fracture surface. My suggestion would be to section the part as indicated in Figure3.jpg and then loaded into a SEM (after examination of the surface using a stereomicroscope) to determine the probable mode of failure... Let me know if I should send it down... (oh... in case you don't know... don't try to hold the pieces together... its can and probably will destroy the fracture surface ) Further evidence of my dorkiness... btw: I did this for a living for about 2 years... so I do know what I'm doing... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #15 May 2, 2006 QuoteQuoteIf you could devise a more technically complex description of your scoop, exactly what it's function is, and how it will change the course of human history if we scan it. I'm sure I can get permission for a brief look under one of our many obscenely expensive imaging devices. Oh... this I can do. As you can see the item in question (a Farberware Ice Cream Scoop {ScoopOverview.jpg}) was approximately 8.5" long initially and fractured at the location where the metal portion of the scoop entered into the plastice handle. The item failed catastrophically while in the process of serving myself a bowl of Ice Cream (a previously mentioned Turtle Treasures Flavor see attached photo...) Prior to serving the ice cream the offending item had been removed from the dishwasher (its possible that this contributed to item failure) As you can see the fracture surface (ScoopFracture.jpg) has indications of multimode failure (indicated by the two tone nature of the fracture surface. My suggestion would be to section the part as indicated in Figure3.jpg and then loaded into a SEM (after examination of the surface using a stereomicroscope) to determine the probable mode of failure... Let me know if I should send it down... (oh... in case you don't know... don't try to hold the pieces together... its can and probably will destroy the fracture surface ) Further evidence of my dorkiness... btw: I did this for a living for about 2 years... so I do know what I'm doing... Right. This will be very helpful...very helpful indeed. Was anyone hurt, seriously injured? I hope you notified the authorities. Anyway. I'll check into this first thing tommorrow. I think the photos will be very convincing.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #16 May 2, 2006 dude, when i think i'm bored i just look at some of your posts, and it reminds me i'm not THAT bored yet........ but looks like ya had fun making it up....... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #17 May 2, 2006 I can't help you out with access to an SEM, but since you are clearly a fan of both microscopes and ice cream, I can at least point you to a place where you can buy a necktie inspired by the molecular structure of ice cream: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/products/stonehenge/benjerry/index.html In other words, I have nothing relevant to add to the thread, as usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 May 2, 2006 If you just run the scoop under some hot water for a bit before scooping up icecream, then your scoops will last longer and not fatigue as easily.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #19 May 2, 2006 The scientists won' let me play with it yet. And they only use ours for looking at VirusesDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #20 May 2, 2006 QuoteIn other words, I have nothing relevant to add to the thread, as usual. This is what I like about you Shotgun...precise and to the point. I basically was saying the same thing but tried to use some sarcasm. Mine didn't work...yours did! Keep up the good work. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #21 May 2, 2006 QuoteWas anyone hurt, seriously injured? nothing serious... Just my pride... (oh wait... I don't have any pride... nevermind) QuoteI hope you notified the authorities. I'm gonna stick with an internal inquiry... but thanks for the suggestion... btw: you probably should also contact Farberware and figure out the metal used to manufacture the Scoop and then do metallographic analysis to confirm that it is in fact the proper material... then generally its a good idea to suggest alternative materials to help prevent this from happening again... I'm not sure... but I think I've lost my mind... if any of y'all see it wandering around point it back towards OH... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #22 May 2, 2006 QuoteIf you just run the scoop under some hot water for a bit before scooping up icecream, then your scoops will last longer and not fatigue as easily. actually I doubt it is actually fatigue failure... as the conditions of the scoops use are not condusive to that type of failure. In all likelyhood it is probably some sort of corrosion which ultimately resulted in an overload failure... but you're right dipping it in some warm water would help reduce the stress on the scoop and reduce the chance of failure... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #23 May 2, 2006 Quotedude, when i think i'm bored i just look at some of your posts, and it reminds me i'm not THAT bored yet........ but looks like ya had fun making it up....... Making what up? I really am this pathetic... and this bored... at least I'm not posting pictures of shit... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #24 May 2, 2006 Warm water isn't guy enough. You must use a propane torch.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #25 May 2, 2006 QuoteWarm water isn't guy enough. You must use a propane torch. that is an excellent reason to make an excursion to a hardware store... Thanks Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
