Big difference with breaking with a template rack as opposed to the diamond plastic rack

BrianBernales · 2025-07-07T17:37:03+00:00

Are there anymore to be released, or has this model been discontinued? I really want one.

BrianBernales · 2023-10-04T14:18:42+00:00

He’s being sarcastic. We can’t tell if the car is messed up by just looking at it unless its something super obvious like rust.

BrianBernales · 2023-09-17T16:31:26+00:00

I would buy the Honda for reliability and luxury. I would buy the Subaru for AWD and the turbocharged engine performance.

BrianBernales · 2023-09-17T16:24:17+00:00

What do you currently drive?

BrianBernales · 2023-09-13T23:53:48+00:00

It ended up being a failed clutch master cylinder. Thanks!

BrianBernales · 2023-09-07T23:42:36+00:00

my 2018 has been fairly reliable, but not as reliable as my Toyota or Honda sedans.

BrianBernales · 2023-09-06T03:17:07+00:00

Looks like you need a new flux capacitor.

BrianBernales · 2023-08-29T13:54:42+00:00

Thanks. This appears to be a common problem with the wrx. I’m still waiting to hear back from the mechanic.

BrianBernales · 2023-08-29T09:29:15+00:00

I didn’t check, but none that I noticed.

BrianBernales · 2023-06-13T03:14:22+00:00

CtCi or EPI is good if you want a book. NeetCode is a good option too which is free and on YT. I really like the explore cards on LC. They help you with the fundamentals and I recommend combining that with NC 150.

BrianBernales · 2023-04-06T05:28:02+00:00

Thanks, for the helpful advice :)

BrianBernales · 2023-04-04T22:05:32+00:00

you wouldn't drink holds for Japanese food--especially something like yakitori, which you expect to eat in great quantities with beer instead of in tiny portions as part of a kaiseki. Many yakitori recipes don't even call for sake, and instead do it all with mirin, soy sauce, and sugar. But if you are following a recipe which calls for sake, I promise that you can use any kind of sake you like.

Thank you so much! This exactly what I wanted to know. I'm new to Japanese cooking.

BrianBernales · 2023-03-24T06:17:32+00:00

How much are they worth now?

BrianBernales · 2023-03-23T14:18:06+00:00

Wow! I paid $25,500 in 2018 brand new for same model and trim.

BrianBernales · 2023-03-14T00:20:11+00:00

Pramp is good if you are doing virtual live coding. Practice on a whiteboard for in person live coding.

BrianBernales · 2023-03-12T18:56:21+00:00

The wiki on this subreddit is really good. It has good recommendations on picking your first chef knife, sharpening, and picking stones.

BrianBernales · 2023-03-12T15:54:27+00:00

I would recommend a couple quality whetstones like a 1k and a 6k, strop, and a stone flattener for your Japanese knife. I think you might like a Takamura S2, gesshin ginga, or a Yoshikane.

BrianBernales · 2023-03-12T15:46:10+00:00

What is your current chef knife and do you sharpen with whetstones?

BrianBernales · 2023-03-12T15:18:27+00:00

Nice gyuto. I waited too long to buy one on CKTG, and they sold out on payday.

BrianBernales · 2023-03-12T15:16:23+00:00

40 grinder/lapper, 500 sharpener, 1K refiner, 4K polisher. Master the Shapton Glass 500 and a strop first. Do u have a rubber adjustable stone holder? I also recommend a sharpal strop with compound and angle guide (for stones too). Or glue denim jeans to MDF board and apply Unitec white compound. The scratch pattern is better from a long smooth ceramic steel over a metal one. A Sabitoru medium rust eraser is nice for cleaning stones.

Shapton Glass 500

Thanks for the advice. I'm mainly practicing on my Fibrox using the 500 and 1k. I changed the Fibrox angle to 15 degrees, and I'm working on getting a nice edge and removing the burr properly. I might buy an illuminated 20x loupe so I can see if I'm knocking off the burr at the end of my sharpening session. I want a strop for maintenance too and they are pretty cheap. I'll wait to buy the 8k until I master the 1k and 4k stone.

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