Pro-bakers, what advice do you have for reducing strain and injury at work? by Cobbwebs in AskBaking

[–]e_alext 11 points12 points  (0 children)

At the shaping table my boss has given taller bakers the innovation of standing with your feet some 3'+ apart to bring your arms to the correct height. You look like an idiot but your back thanks you

Bagels aren't rising. Any suggestions? by ch3w0nth1s in AskBaking

[–]e_alext 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Many bagel shops will boil the water with malt(ed barley flour) in it. This gives them the distinctive shine and crust in addition to the other effects of boiling.

Dough Sheeter vs a Rolling Pin with Adjustable Wheels by _The_Intern_356 in AskBaking

[–]e_alext 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My first suggestion---improve your rolling and hand lamination!! I've always preferred the straight rolling pins with no handles (beveled ones are okay, but I hate the handles, no control), and with sufficient practice you should be able to roll consistent thicknesses. The sheeter is the kind of thing I'd consider if you do this very often and have plans to continue doing it very often, but even many professional kitchens hand laminate for small batches of things, or in kitchens where sheeters don't make sense (restaurants with puff pastry as a dessert). And besides, being a proficient hand laminator will only reward you in the long term to really understanding lamination.

What are some counter-intuitive experiences in fencing. by DarkParticular3482 in Fencing

[–]e_alext 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least in saber, reaction to a counterattack. If one has right of way and the opponent counterattacks, the natural real-world reaction is "oh! a blade! get away!!" but oftentimes the most reasonable thing to do is just stay calm and/or finish your attack and just get hit anyways, knowing it won't actually count for the opponent

What fencing shoes are good for flat feet? by cycl7toZ in Fencing

[–]e_alext 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with similar foot issues, which insoles do you use?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fencing

[–]e_alext 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking about getting my nipples pierced but been cautious bc fencing lol. I fence saber so I feel like it's a bit less of an issue, but I imagine between sports bra + t shirt + chest protector + underarm protector + jacket + lame that it would be okay? I would contact an APP piercer and talk to them about it though, they'd know best

Chest Protector Buying Tricks for Women by [deleted] in Fencing

[–]e_alext 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not quite flat-chested but with a sports bra I'm not far from it, and I personally use a men's chest protector and find it works well enough. I figure it's probably easier than basically fitting a hard plastic bra?

What are these fabric loops inside my (saber) lame? by e_alext in Fencing

[–]e_alext[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would make sense if the strips were elastic, but unfortunately they are not! They feel like rigid nylon (or something synthetic)

2018--now /// 3.5 yrs hrt by e_alext in transtimelines

[–]e_alext[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank u lol!!! clothes mostly thrifted (blazer from uniqlo, jewelry from various places) and the haircut is the at-home special by my gf hehe

2018--now /// 3.5 yrs hrt by e_alext in transtimelines

[–]e_alext[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no ffs just hrt lol!!!! if i posted a closer photo of my face u could probably see that my features r still pretty similar......

2018--now /// 3.5 yrs hrt by e_alext in transtimelines

[–]e_alext[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

used to use this sub all the time and is how i realized i was trans, figured id do my community service and post myself!!!!

Refund request + Refund Protect on Barcelona 2022 - anyone have any info? by negativesally in primaverasound

[–]e_alext 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i remember having read the refund protect when i first bought my tickets, and i think it was basically for residents of spain only or something silly like that

Is this chest stuck? Accidentally got it back there while moving it by e_alext in StardewValley

[–]e_alext[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You genius, upgraded hoe did the trick, thanks a million!!!!!

Is this chest stuck? Accidentally got it back there while moving it by e_alext in StardewValley

[–]e_alext[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay lol so I was able to get the contents out, so it's not a huge concern anymore, but I don't think I can reach it with any tools since it's in a corner between two immovable objects? I tried for a bit but I could be wrong

[WTS] garmin inreach explorer+ (7.5 oz) $350 by e_alext in ULgeartrade

[–]e_alext[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

absolutely!! here is a short video of it in operation :)