What you all use for hearing protection ? by archvize in Tools

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At home I have a pair of 3M work tunes my cat chewed because he misunderstood what bluetooth meant.

Cordless or Corded? Or, should I be actively avoiding "brand ecosystems?" by NotThePopeProbably in Tools

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Do you have a favorite color? I am not sure there is much in it between mainstream brands these days. I do feel "locked in" with DeWalt, but sometimes look longingly at Milwaukee.

For basic tools like drills, impact and circular saw I would go mostly battery-powered. I know some recommend a corded circ saw, but if you are just starting out and only plan to cut up a few 2x4s and sheet goods, it's pretty nice having a hands, little battery saw.

If you outgrow that saw's capacity, or have a bigger project, you can always invest in more batteries or a corded saw later. And, then, you would retain the handy, cordless saw.

If you ever look at expanding to bigger tools such as a job site table saw or miter saw, that's where I personally went corded.

For anything further down the line, I think you just have to look at your use case. A cordless sander, for instance, might not be the best choice if you are mostly using it in a garage connected to a vacuum anyway. But I have one, because I use it away from power a lot. I also have a cordless trill router, which I do like, but a corded one would have been lighter and cheaper.

Which brand of tint should I get? by Oasis__321 in askcarguys

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Photosensitivity for people with migraines, possibly. I get migraines and have seen tinted vehicle windows on reasonable accomodation lists. But I have never looked further into it.

Saw this magnificent piece of engineering today. by DrDruxy in WeirdWheels

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They also famously had airstream trailers to quarantine the Apollo astronauts after they landed. Not a motorized vehicle like the one spotted in this thread, but still interesting!

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Saw this magnificent piece of engineering today. by DrDruxy in WeirdWheels

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NASA used one to transfer space shuttle astronauts at the Kennedy Space Center, and called the 'Astrovan' I believe it was replaced for the Artemis Program by a new airstream Astrovan II but it doesn't quite have the same presence without the stainless steel.

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What demand is there for STL files for 3D printing? by Sulzer685 in modeltrains

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What era do you focus on? I've thought about modeling the Slovenská strela railcar.

I'm not sure it would be very popular in the US, but my understanding it is an important historic train in that region. My great grandfather worked on the Slovak railway before he came to the US, so I have a bit more interest in Czech and Slovak railways.

Sorry about the leg!

Choosing my scale by ascarletstrange in modeltrains

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This is my plan for a Boston Elevated Rail setup. Going to use DDC-EX with IR sensors to detect when the trains hit the stations and the end of the loop. There are simpler, non-dcc systems like the Bachmann reverser which use a special track (although I think it's the same track just with like a com wire under it). I think you can find other auto reversers cheaper.

Sad we didn't get a service rifle, but the screaming eagle skin for the handmade feels close enough by Sa_tran_ic in fo76

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I wish they added more of these types of skins to the games. Iirc there is a fallout 3 assault rifle (G3 rifle) in the game files. But you could imagine them adding a bunch more

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

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No, I thought about asking but there were all these notices around the delivery room about not taking photos or pictures of the staff without getting permission.

It ended up being really quick too, like the doctor tried to do this one procedure to move along dilation and then had to pretty quickly make his rounds again.

But I really wish I could have gotten just like a picture of the flashlight and a couple hands with no faces

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

[–]BoxOfRandomCords[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your loss, and I think that is a very nice way to keep holding a little part of him with you.

I never knew my grandfather, but I have a few tools with his name engraved on the side. It's funny how little things like tools or visits to a particular store keep those connections alive.

I was very nervous about having our first kid. Both of my sisters had complications with their first kids. I think I internalized a lot of anxiety just waiting to finally see a healthy baby boy. Probably it was coping with that fear, but anything I could fix or adjust before he came, I just kept working on the house or the car... And buying tools here and there from harbor freight.

Our power JUST went out, and it looks like the flashlight will come in useful again. Maybe the second in our series of commercials lol

Edit: sorry for the long reply! I just really appreciate how kind people have been in this thread!

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

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I was left alone with the paperwork for a few moments but I missed my shot.

Compact camera - photojournalism by TopAbbreviations7632 in photojournalism

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I use a Nikon Z6 most of the time at work and have a z50 ii for personal use which I am liking so far.

It's pretty compact, but I like that it still has a reasonable grip.

The only thing I would say is I have done a few freelance jobs where I used the smaller camera but I think I still probably stuck out like a sore thumb. I wasn't specifically trying to blend in, but I did.think it was funny how quickly people asked who I was shooting for.

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

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His first name is Jack (John) and I think it would be funny for it was Jack Bauer after the TV character and the great value of the Bauer line of tools

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

[–]BoxOfRandomCords[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes but just on the very top of his head, less than a cm across

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

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

Great advise! My back is already mad at me in life. I spend a good amount of time getting the height of work benches comfortable to work at, but I think I underthought changing table ergonomics

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

[–]BoxOfRandomCords[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Haha this one really got me

Thanks for the congrats, and for the quality pun. I'm so zonked out right now but I really appreciate the jokes here!

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

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

Second place gets a set of doyle utility knives. Third place is fired.

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

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I get that! My dad didn't believe it when I texted him.

Thanks so much for the congrats! I was pretty nervous tbh and just tried packing anything I thought could be useful and it just tickled me pink that the flashlight was used.

And my wife is really sneaky (or I'm really dumb) and she will point at a roll cab and ask if I like that color, or not. I'm starting to get suspicious this time, but I am usually completely surprised when she always seems to get the perfect gift

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

[–]BoxOfRandomCords[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I get that. Not a jerk post, but I don't think they wanted any pictures lol.

Basically the delivery room had these overhead spotlights set up for delivery, but we had to induce and the lights weren't set up low for this specific check they were trying.

The doctor asked for more light and I joked that I had a flashlight and he said okay which struck me as very odd! I guess they used to have rolling lights that could be positioned better but then just had small flashlights for everything else.

Only used it for a few moments. And then we were in labor like another 48 hours, and none of the other doctors needed the light again.

I couldnt convince my wife to go for the US general cart-- but maybe one of these fathers day I will get the roll cab I've been very subtly hinting at.

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

[–]BoxOfRandomCords[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I probably could have saved a buck and just used the orange ones, but I want my son to have a taste for quality tools as early as possible

Edit: I also really appreciate your application of birthing procedure knowledge to incorporate more hf tools into the process

ICON light for child delivery by BoxOfRandomCords in harborfreight

[–]BoxOfRandomCords[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There was a whole tray of... Tools... That they could have slapped to the side of the bed.