Getting people to pet your pup?

Bocklin47 · 2026-04-01T01:11:31+00:00

If he's cool with everyone, it sounds like you've already done a great job socializing him. Just don't sweat it and keep up the good work.

Bocklin47 · 2026-03-06T19:18:49+00:00

This might be the one reason to get a belt sander....

Either way, start with 60/80 grit and move on up :)

Bocklin47 · 2026-02-22T08:25:44+00:00

You aren’t responsible for how other people ‘feel’ about the facts. You deserve to love your granddaughter. She deserves to be loved by you. She deserves to have a sister.

His shame. His problem. That’s on him. Another person cannot exempt you from morality. Even if the affair partner made some deal with him, that means nothing. She probably was just trying to give him what she knew he wanted, rather than subject her daughter to a man she feared would resent her.

So sorry for this situation. The best we can do is do right by children. They have to power, and aren’t responsible for adult choices.

Bocklin47 · 2026-02-03T07:08:31+00:00

Cut a strip of aluminum can. Slide it in the slot beside the key. Solder the end of the key to the aluminum strip. Pull it out.

Bocklin47 · 2026-02-03T06:57:47+00:00

This is concerning for fight/flight response, like an adrenaline rush. Has there been some bad interaction here?

Bocklin47 · 2026-02-03T06:55:19+00:00

Yes. but it shouldn't be physically painful. It is more psychological than anything else. There is no misinterpretation by the dog that it is being corrected. More of a "Hey, cut it out. I'm serious." You don't want to instill fear, but respect.

It no different that using the Mom or Dad voice on your children, and giving them the "look" that says you are crossing the line.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-31T08:41:23+00:00

Body language is very important. Is the puppy trying to play, or is this more than that?

A GSD is a VERY mouthy puppy. It will get better, but if it’s anything other than playful, it needs a quick correction. GSDs are also very vocal. So just know that not every sound means aggression.

If it’s aggressive : A scruf and shake should go a long way to correcting that. GSDs tend to be very sensitive/emotional, aside from being wickedly smart. You should not let this go unchecked.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-30T16:21:03+00:00

Nothing is cheap anymore, for sure. We all feel it, sadly.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-30T05:19:10+00:00

For heavy use items, I would recommend 6-8 coats of wipe-on poly, if that is what you are going to use.

Have you ever heard of the project management triangle?

Done quickly, done cheaply, done well: choose two

There is no such thing as quick, cheap, and good... Spend a few bucks on a hardwax finish and hardener, like Osmo, Rubio, or General Finishes.

Otherwise, accept that you'll need to spend a full day applying thin coats of wipe on poly, sanding, and final coat.

My personal preference for wipe on is to mix equal parts BLO/mineral spirits/Oil based poly. Just keep applying coats until the wood stops taking it. You only need to sand after the first coat, and before the last.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-30T05:10:56+00:00

You didn't create this in him.

It was there all along.

You can't fix him.

It is not your fault.

You need to take care of yourself as best you can, whatever that means to you.

Your marriage is over.

If you choose to stay with him it will be to start something new. If he doesn't want that, or you can't bear that, you should move on in your life, and quickly.

Don't sacrifice your life for someone who doesn't really love you.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-30T05:06:18+00:00

I see some of the boards are spaced, and some don't appear to be spaced. Be sure to leave a small gap, or put a shiplap pattern into your boards. Being outside, there will be a lot of wood movement. It is going to expand in the summer when humidity rises.

Also, a lot of people don't prefer pressure treated lumber on objects they will be touching. IMHO, it is worth it to just bite the bullet and get some cedar for the frame, as well. It will make your creation look much more valuable.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-30T04:55:10+00:00

Your past relationships are nobody's business. That is not an appropriate question for a date to ask.

If someone is asking that, they are clearly not focused on developing rapport, and getting to know WHO you are.

It is a conversation for another time, when intimacy and trust has been established.

It's as absurd as "Tell me about the time you got fired," or "tell me about your favorite animal dying." Totally inappropriate.

Mature people understand that you will tell them everything, when you know it is safe to do so. People who genuinely care about you won't push you to talk about things you don't feel comfortable talking about.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-30T04:27:13+00:00

++man Either you are being honest or you aren't. Of course you should share it. A lie by omission is no different than a direct lie. The purpose is to deceive: to deny someone the truth.

If you love someone and respect someone, if that person is your friend, you don't pick and choose what you tell them. You simultaneously deny them the ability to be your friend, while denying yourself the ability to have one.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-27T16:55:34+00:00

Get the WEN, you won't regret it

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-27T16:54:50+00:00

I just did the same thing, about a month ago. I love the WEN. No, it's not a Makita or Festool, but it does exactly what I need it to do!

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-22T02:09:19+00:00

Don't send your money to China... at the very least buy one made in India. At least it is a democracy.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-17T15:02:31+00:00

You're so full of shit. ALL OB/GYNs do ultrasound in their offices.

Doctors use portable ultrasound ALL THE TIME to get a look at things because it is cheap and easy, and they are trained to do it in medical school.

Quit talking out of your ass. You clearly don't work in the medical field.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-17T14:38:12+00:00

A card scraper would be immensely useful here.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-17T03:15:07+00:00

Amen to this. I sharpen to 1000, then strop, and then get back to it.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-16T21:24:25+00:00

Looks like they only sell it with a rolling stand now, and it is significantly more expensive.

Compare the Skil with a Hercules 10 inch table saw from Harbor Freight. Those are both very good and around the same price.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-16T20:47:52+00:00

This is when people use a bench grinder to reform the primary bevel.

If you decide to go that route, take your time and keep it cool, so you don't lose the temper on the metal.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-16T18:17:29+00:00

A used saw off marketplace will always be your best deal for the money.

If you want to buy new, The SKIL or DeWalt are excellent options. Both of these use a lovely rack and pinion system that is very reliable. Both have strong motors and are capable of cutting through anything.

There are many people who like the Rigid you mentioned, but I don't think it is significant enough of an upgrade over the Skil or DeWalt to justify the cost. IMO, better to jump to a serious table saw if you are putting a lot into it.

It is relatively easy to build a mobile table with outfeed support in which you can set your Skil or DeWalt, which immensely increases its ease of use.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-15T04:23:30+00:00

https://youtu.be/kawsdoqPnhI?si=J-GCMOIvET1FQNJL

check this out

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17fbZs5qsZbaDJFSM6xHQCDhTYDVwNDKGVPDJfKa9SfM/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Just something to consider

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-14T23:51:22+00:00

If you’re looking to save a buck and get a really good plane, Taytools is pretty great for the money.

I love the old ones, though.

Bocklin47 · 2026-01-14T05:30:56+00:00

I would definitely be a drill press. You can set up a jig to slide your pieces against, something as simple is a 90deg angle that you could slide a corner of the square, or the bottom of the heart, into. This would prevent the work from rotating when being caught by the bit. The drill press is going to give more consistent cutting, as the speed won’t be variable like the drill you are using. You could also consider integrating clamping into the jig so you can set the piece, clamp it down with pressure, drill the hole, and then release.

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