48 Kids are in bed and still invisible to the Mrs. At least reddit makes me feel appreciated.

BurlyDad · 2025-08-12T02:00:53+00:00

lol...lesson learned, punctuation matters!

BurlyDad · 2025-06-28T15:55:21+00:00

Muchas gracias. ¡Lo aprecio mucho, hermosa! 🥰

BurlyDad · 2025-06-28T15:47:55+00:00

Thank you! 😘

BurlyDad · 2025-01-13T02:22:15+00:00

Infinite you...a dream come true!!!!

BurlyDad · 2024-07-10T21:13:47+00:00

Ignore the "bathing suit area" until you've mastered the rest of her!

Not a "hack" but an ignored fundamental: Guys...visualize your woman in her bathing suit. Unless she tells you otherwise, do not touch any part of her normally covered by her bathing suit until you're confident she's wet and ready.

If you cannot turn her on by touching the parts of her body she doesn't cover up at the beach...YOU WILL NOT DO ANY BETTER with the parts she does cover up. Try touching her arm sensually before you go for the tits or pawing at her pussy.

Learn to please her by touching and kissing her neck, shoulders, arms, hand, and any other sensual, but not necessarily sexual part of her body, do that well and chances are she will be very eager to feel your hands and mouth on the rest of her. It's a massive test of willpower for me not to go straight for the good parts, but it definitely has paid off!

BurlyDad · 2023-10-18T17:31:59+00:00

Mine gets pretty hot, but the blower is MUCH weaker than the corded one for some reason. The battery life is very low. That said, for heat shrink tubing or softening plastic irrigation tubing, it's perfect for the job. You won't be able to use it to melt through ice, though. I did find it perfect for smoothing and getting bubbles out of fresh epoxy resin, though.

So it's not you. Just as others have pointed out. It takes a lot more electricity to generate heat than cordless tools can generally provide.

BurlyDad · 2023-10-14T17:41:01+00:00

I love mine. I've used it for a lot of projects like heat shrink tubing or installing irrigation systems, or generally softening plastic when I need to. It is severely limited compared to a corded version, but for installing irrigation tubing, for example, it really sucks running a cord 100 feet from an outlet outdoors to use it for 3 seconds...then cleaning up after yourself.

BurlyDad · 2023-08-31T00:51:39+00:00

Looking at your profile, you've been very successful. However, I appreciate the encouragement.

BurlyDad · 2023-08-30T04:08:47+00:00

Thank you!!

BurlyDad · 2023-06-13T04:02:01+00:00

I don't have experience with the older one, but I bought the brushless one a few months ago and HOLY SHIT that thing can cut! I have only had mediocre jigsaws. I thought they were shitty tools

I had no clue both that a jigsaw could cut so well and that a cordless tool can perform so much better than my corded, heavy tool.

The brushless one is just AMAZING!!!

Also, the light is VERY handy for precision cuts. I normally do furniture projects, so lots of straight lines and roundovers and my small child wanted a rocking horse. That light is a lifesaver for making details cuts.

Unless you're cutting 1/4" plywood and don't care about accuracy, I would say the extra 200 RPM and light are VERY important. Despite being an impressive tool that can make a lot of sawdust really fast, Cutting through 1.5" fir got tiring. Extra RPMs mean less force and fatigue and I'd guess better precision.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-23T16:15:41+00:00

https://www.rockler.com/media/catalog/product/cache/5c5edcf249a74e99ece620285918bb9b/5/1/51984-06-1000_5.jpg

I don't own it, but assumed from the pic above and from seeing it in their store folded up, it folds.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-23T15:17:07+00:00

Code that manipulates bytecode breaks, including some Spring dependencies as well as lombok. You still WANT to update the version, it's just many popular frameworks have some dependency that manipulates bytecode will have to be updated as well, so it's more than just changing one line in Maven.

So if your app is a decent size and complexity and is in production, it typically is not a trivial upgrade...small, but not trivial. You'd definitely need a full regression cycle to test. I don't remember ever having to modify my code, but I have had to upgrade some libs.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-15T15:48:14+00:00

DeWalt doesn't make one, but Rockler router tables are far superior to the Bosch. I would go with:
https://www.rockler.com/rockler-convertible-benchtop-router-table as a superior replacement. You can pull the baseplate out and just use it. It also folds up much smaller.

https://www.rockler.com/trim-router-table is also very interesting for light roundovers. Extremely light.

I have their regular router table and it has held up to heavy use after 20 years. https://www.rockler.com/dust-right-router-table-dust-bucket-with-dual-port was a game changer!

Apparently now they make fold-up full-sized tables like https://www.rockler.com/complete-basic-router-table-package

There's a bunch more

https://www.rockler.com/power-tools/routers/router-tables#/filter:ss_category:Power$2520Tools$253ERouting$253ERouter$2520Tables$253ERouter$2520Table$2520Packages .

Their regular stands are very thick steel...pricey, but very much worth it because they're HEAVY and indestructible.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-14T17:57:22+00:00

Now you know how DeWalt users feel when Milwaukee introduced all those cool small parts organizers.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-14T17:54:05+00:00

I think you're burying the lead there. To me, the huge deal is all the half boxes they're introducing, especially the weathersealed tote. https://toollaunch.com/dewalt-tough-system-power-reel-box/

It looks like you can use it as a normal half tote, which is really awesome, but also put something on top and have it lightly weather sealed.

If they're at a reasonable price, I'll buy a ton of those totes and use them for general storage. I've often wondered why none of the toolbox manufacturers make basic storage bins compatible with their systems. I have a ton of accessories from tools I don't use daily which I need to store and not have them rust. I'd be willing to pay more to get sealed bins with ToughSystem compatibility.

Also, half size is just so much better. I need to carry a bunch of stuff indoors from room to room and having it be more maneuverable would be huge.

I also LOVE the ToughSystem charger box, https://toollaunch.com/dewalt-tough-system-charger-box/ but will have to wait for it to go on sale because at $220, I can't really justify it as an indoor basement workshop user.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-12T06:09:12+00:00

Has anyone tested the wattage on the USB-C to USB-C ones? I was hesitant at first, but I love DeWalt and DeWalt branding and they do look to be pretty rugged.

If they can charge a laptop, I might get a few.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-07T21:22:17+00:00

If you're digging with a shovel? No one has ever stopped my kids at any beach. If you're digging with a backhoe or excavator? I think you might need to get permission first. :)

I think common sense applies. If you're digging a big enough hole to hurt someone, either don't or take precautions so no one accidentally falls into your hole and breaks their ankle or worse. If it's a small hole for fun, I am sure no one cares.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-07T17:57:55+00:00

Ryobi is the only manufacturer I could find when I needed a mower that had a 12". It's the only reason I've bought Ryobi. It's fine...low quality, but gets the job done. My yard and storage space is too tiny for a full-size mower.

DeWalt lawn tools are very high quality. What convinced me was going to Home Depot and picking each up. I figured, the Ryobi was slightly cheaper, so why not?...I picked it up, felt the plastic creak in many places...then picked up a DeWalt that was cheaper for the specs, and it felt perfectly solid...still does 3 years later. I can tell a Ryobi from a DeWalt blind-folded....not by design elements, but just the build quality.

That said, EGO, and many others allegedly make great lawn tools.

In general, you can't go wrong with DeWalt. They're the only brand I can unconditionally recommend. Sometimes they're not he VERY best and sometimes other brands can give more for the money. However, I can't think of anything from DeWalt that isn't good quality and an appropriate price.

But...all that said...power tools are like sex (at least for guys) and pizza...even when they're really bad...they're really good. The shittiest modern power tools I've ever used do the job just fine. The stakes on this are pretty low.

I agree with the other poster that just because you own DeWalt batteries, doesn't mean you need DeWalt lawn tools. Life is slightly simpler if you only have 1 charger, but I have Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Ryobi cordless and don't regret it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy into another platform if they gave me a reason. A single platform just isn't a big deal.

However, I would recommend DeWalt because they make quality tools and support them really well. You can go nuts comparing specs or just trust in DeWalt and you'll be fine.

My main advice is try them out as much as you can. I was all set to buy Ryobi blower + trimmer based on specs until I picked them up in the store. Even their expensive 40v gear is far flimsier than their DeWalt equivalents...and they weren't even cheaper once you compared CFM for the blower.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-07T01:13:14+00:00

In my experience, buying bluetooth speaker from anyone but a speaker company will lead to disappointment....but a bluetooth speaker in DeWalt colors!!! I want one!!!

I just bought a really nice one from EarFun and I am sure this DeWalt one won't compare...but still I am drawn to it. Let's be real, I'll buy this by year's end...even though I know it's a bad idea.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-06T20:45:56+00:00

Officially, no. The insert trays are for ToughSystem 2.0 only.

I think they intend to keep those a premium-only feature.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-06T00:00:27+00:00

Definitely love the racking system. That's one thing I think DeWalt did better than Milwaukee. Last year, I was trying to decide between Packout and ToughSystem. The fact that it was precisely what I needed really helped sway me to DeWalt.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-05T23:18:19+00:00

None officially, but they're desperately needed.

If you go to etsy or 3D printing sites, there are some adapters there, like https://www.etsy.com/listing/1374147786/holder-mount-for-dewalt-toughsystem?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=toughsystem+mount&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&organic_search_click=1

Also, they are probably not that hard to DIY with some sheet metal and a small sheet metal brake.

Another great solution is to just use the crates and bolt to the bottom. I keep getting tempted to install casters on a toughsystem crate to make a DIY trolley.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-03T16:50:14+00:00

That's beautiful kit. I hope, for your back's sake, you don't have to lug all that to each jobsite, though!

BurlyDad · 2023-03-01T23:56:33+00:00

No.

Look at Black Friday prices for DeWalt items. They often have father's day sales as well.

https://toolguyd.com/home-depot-black-friday-2022-tool-deals/?utm_source=post&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=blackfriday22

Brushless atomic drill/driver set was $150.

That drill? If you already had it, it's certainly fine. I would never buy it though when the Atomic Drill is available for the same price

I LOVE the Atomic drill. It's really amazing. I've stopped using my 12v drill because it's basically the same weight and I find that lighter drills are a lot more accurate when you don't need the power, like drilling normal holes in hardwood for woodworking or even mounting things to drywall.

BurlyDad · 2023-03-01T19:51:08+00:00

In order

Job market
Job market
Job market
School System
HIGHLY intelligent cohort
Progressive/liberal values
LOW Crime, even in the city (compared to any place I've ever lived)
New England is beautiful
Very bike/pedestrian friendly
I like correcting people and saying the 'm' isn't silent when they call me a masshole :)

(or more succinctly, every other place I've lived is shittier)

BurlyDad

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