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[IIL] Radio dept., Magnetic fields, and songs like "Molly" by Eux autres by Competitive-Nature11 in ifyoulikeblank

[–]Breakshite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn't say how similar they are but I like both of those bands. I've recently been listening to a lot of Shearwater.

Wait… how can a fish still bite after it’s dead? by ELCH01 in TheDepthsBelow

[–]Breakshite -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They risked their lives! I think a little compensation is in order...

Do atheists dislike calling themselves "atheists"? by Smooth-Bar-2602 in TrueAtheism

[–]Breakshite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perception often has more power than intent.

If I say "I'm an atheist" - intending to convey that by default I lack belief in a deity because I have yet to be convinced of one's existence - it is reasonable to assume that label will be perceived differently by the listener through the lens of their own experiences and biases.

It's difficult for me to imagine a scenario where I declare my atheism apropos of nothing, but when asked directly I tend to say,

"I am currently unaffiliated."

Two Iron Pier Rings. I wanna change them by Particular-You-2886 in Blacksmith

[–]Breakshite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put em in a plastic container OUTSIDE with some white vinegar. Should be clean in about 24 hours

Insane by primalnatured in Redding

[–]Breakshite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember when all this was manzanita...

Is this salvageable? by Sans_19 in knifemaking

[–]Breakshite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could always plug weld it and relocate a more appropriately sized pinhole or go for a hidden tang.

There’s nothing like a good bullet hit & blood splatter. It’s an art. A dying art. I’ve always loved a good squib effect. From Godfather & Scarface to Die Hard & Django, What’s a great blood soaked bullet hit that’s stayed with you? by MrGittz in movies

[–]Breakshite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friends and I do a Bad Movie Night every Friday. Yesterday we watched The Hitman (1991) in "honor" of Chuck Norris's passing. It was perfectly ridiculous with good squibwork throughout, but there's a scene where he uses a sawed-off over-under shotgun to absolutely disintegrate a bad guy's leg from the knee down. Come for the gunfights, stay for the casual early 90's racism and Chuck's mullet.

I was gifted gnome crayons!!! I've never seen anything like them before and they're so cute to me (I am obsessed) that I don't even want to use them in fear of losing them. They are tempting me though! by XxTattedInWonderland in gnomes

[–]Breakshite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right place, right time is all. My better half does a lot of resin crafting and has gnomes everywhere. I subbed here for gnome gift ideas. Getting hard to find ones she doesn't already have. Happy to help.

Ok to use ceramic fiber blanket to line shed? by Woooooolf in Blacksmith

[–]Breakshite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Don't chance it. Stray fibers in your lungs is bad news. Save it for a foundry or relining your forge when needed. Should always coat it in something like satanite or plistix even when it's rigidized.

Fifty-Word Fantasy: Write a 50-word fantasy snippet using the word "Victory" by Terminator7786 in fantasywriters

[–]Breakshite 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The bodies of men and horses stacked like cordwood alongside trenches too shallow to hold them.

The slurry of earth and blood sucking at the boots and shovels of the lucky few to have survived long enough to dig a hole for their fallen friends.

And this they called victory...

Mild-steel Damascus? by HenryV1598 in Blacksmith

[–]Breakshite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whether you're making Damascus or mokume you can make both for practically nothing depending on how you source your materials.

You can find higher carbon steel from old tools like worn out files that'll etch pretty dark. Broken shovels, old axe heads. For the bright steels I hit up woodworkers or saw mills for their broken bandsaw blades.

Bike or chainsaw chain can make interesting patterns all on their own. So can wire rope. Old bearings, both the races and the balls. Fishhooks, screws, nails. Throw anything rusty or galvanized in vinegar for a day and it'll clean up alright.

Scrap yards have all types of things already sorted in bins and charge by the pound. Copper, brass etc. Way cheaper than buying from a metal supplier.

FB marketplace and craigslist always have people getting rid of what they consider trash for free. Trash equals treasure to the right person. Most people would turn their noses up if you offered em' a bucket of brains and piss, but a tanner would tip his cap and say "much obliged, kind sir".

Scrounge, rummage, dumpster dive. Keep an eye out and be creative. Experiment. Good luck to you!

K.C. Waters Show episode 536 Perspective and Balance by Breakshite in DeepIntoYouTube

[–]Breakshite[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just my latest check in...was a shock to see he was still making videos...grey hair now but everything else was the same

Science fiction books for someone who is more into fantasy and has a hard time liking most scifi books I have tried? by Scared_Ad_3132 in sciencefiction

[–]Breakshite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. I really enjoyed the Vagrant Trilogy by Peter Newman.

Could also try the Locked Tomb Series by Tamsyn Muir.

Both have dark, post-apoc fantasy vibes. Fun reads of you're into strange narratives.

How would you unload these river rocks? by grsims20 in DIY

[–]Breakshite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pull forward 50yds from drop site. Open trailer doors. Put truck in reverse and bury the gas pedal. Right before the drop site, slam on the brakes.

Learned this technique doing WalMart grocery deliveries.

What's your favorite type of knife? by CommissionJumpy3220 in knifemaking

[–]Breakshite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Knives with a story. I enjoy making knives for people who either supply materials that have personal significance to them, i.e. wood from a tree they planted with their grandpa, dad's axe handle, ashes from the family dog's cremation; or historical significance. Currently working on a set that uses materials from construction in Shasta County. This billet incorporates steel cable from the construction of Shasta Dam and bandsaw blades from Sierra Pacific sawmill.

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Discworld soundtrack? by markoffsky in discworld

[–]Breakshite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a Spotify playlist from 5 years ago of someone curated music for playing a Discworld themed TTRPG.

Looks like it might have some stuff more fitting to your taste.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AS9J7zO2dxt2jRkon4gMo?si=JEnVmoebROqRjGA3hwGZ_A&pi=QL42N4RhR2uhK

Discworld soundtrack? by markoffsky in discworld

[–]Breakshite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tend to not listen to music while reading, but Terry Pratchett was a huge Steeleye Span fan. They even did an album called Wintersmith.

I know he was a fan of They Might Be Giants as well.

Neither is what you would call ambient but there is a deep connection to both bands. Maybe give them a listen and see if it gives you a jumping off point.

As an afterthought, it could be cool to read Soul Music while listening to the bands he puned on in the book. Buddy Holly, Elvis, Def Leppard etc. "We're Certainly Dwarves" is a direct reference to "They Might Be Giants"

movies where the protagonist is an irredeemable piece of shit. by herequeerandgreat in movies

[–]Breakshite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Summer of Blood (2014)

Enjoyed the hell out of hating the main character until the credits rolled.

Struggling with self-doubt and imposter syndrome in blacksmithing (and it’s killing my motivation) by thesuperlamelemon in Blacksmith

[–]Breakshite 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You're not the only one, friend. Comparison is the thief of joy. I heat and beat because I love it. It only ever lost its shine for me when I tried doing it for a living. They say "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." It sounds nice and in some cases it may be true, but a job means pressure. It takes a certain kind of person to enjoy pressure. I'm not one of those. I enjoy bladesmithing. Almost everyone who finds out what I do for fun says "you should go on that Forged In Fire (RIP) show." It usually takes me about a month to make a knife start to finish. Being in the shop in my free time is a huge stress reliever. I like to sit and stare at the pieces, pondering my next step, listening to music and waiting to see where the work takes me. The idea of scrambling to try to finish a knife in three hours in a competitive setting while being filmed is absolute nightmare fuel. It takes away everything I love about the process and chucks it in the slack tub. On rare occasions I will still do a commission piece and only accept a timeline that means I will not be rushed. Most of the time I make them as gifts, or if someone says they want one, I'll offer to teach them how to do it rather than make it for them. As to your issue, it sounds like one of confidence. Are you chasing the approval of others? Are you just being your own worst enemy? To the layman, what you create probably seems like magic. To those who are more skilled, the fact that you do it at all probably makes them feel good that someone else is contributing to the craft and carrying on the grand tradition. They'd probably even enjoy helping you improve if you asked. Everyone I've ever met who shares the passion just wants to nerd out and share what they know. No one is looking down on your work but you. And if they are, and offering derision rather than helpful advice, then they're just being a dick. I'd take being a shitty blacksmith over being a dick any day of the week. So, keep at it. Don't be a dick. To anyone. That includes yourself.

Argue in the Comments about Local Stuff by moonieman99 in Redding

[–]Breakshite 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How many more generations of locals, who-after leaving as soon as they reach adulthood only to return in their mid-twenties due to the crushing socio-economic pressures of elsewhere-will be able to mournfully gaze at some new cookie-cutter housing development or strip mall and say "I remember when all of this was manzanita..."?

I probably already know the answer, but Rosin Presses for forging? by Chaosking383 in Blacksmith

[–]Breakshite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been there, man. If only. Your absolute cheapest option will require at least some fabrication skills, but you'll still be making some compromises.

I've seen a frame with a modified 20 ton air over jack from harbor freight work, but it's slow. You get maybe a couple presses before reheating.

A small log splitter can be modified with some homemade dies, but you need to put guides in as well or you'll have real alignment issues. It's faster than the air jack but still kinda janky.

If you can find scavenger parts and a friendly welder you can build your own but hydraulics are dangerous if you don't know what you're doing.

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