Examine The Fracture Surface

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I spent a bit of time today looking at the surfaces of a metal component that had fatigue fractured, and ended up taking some photos for the report. If I'd remembered to take the correct lens with me, I might even have posted one here, but alas I did not.
Therefore, you'll have to make do with this snackro of the fracture surface of a Matchmaker chocolate instead.

It's much tastier, and a lot less chewy than a lump of steel, I'll give it that much.

This one's a 3x magnification photo (plus a minor crop), and is a stack made up of 37 frames.

All Upside-Down And Back To Front

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Sunday Night Mood

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Defocus, attempt to recharge in time.

I've not done very much this weekend, but hopefully I've marshalled enough brain cells to be a vaguely productive member of society next week...
I did buy a nail gun in preparation for fixing the destruction that ensued as part of my re-wiring escapade last week. It turns out that a nail gun is a rather entertaining piece of equipment, and I'm wishing I bought one earlier.
I have thoroughly tested it on several chunks of scrap wood. Let's just say it's fortunate that the nails come in boxes of 2000, and not 50 😁

I also discovered that Bailey is a talented actor, and will do a very convincing impression of a dog with a dislocated shoulder if he disapproves of being cleaned of spilled ketchup. This Oscar-worthy performance will continue until cats are mentioned, upon which he will bolt for the garden, and my heart rate will slowly return to normal.

A Forest Of Snowdrops

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Back up to date...
I'm knackered after this working week. Not quite at the point of burnt out, but certainly feeling a little singed. Not exactly sure why, but it is what it is.

Remember when the sky was this colour?

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We have been "enjoying" pretty miserable weather for far too long now!
You guessed it, another backup shot.

Night Swans

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I dragged myself out for a walk tonight before heading back into work to reset an endurance test we have running.
Not a backup, for a change.

Rock / Hard Place

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Another late backup shot.
I'm running out of backups...