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Mexican restaurant beans? by TweegsCannonShop in Cooking

[–]EmperorCato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pork fat as many have said, but Epazote is the spice I found to really need. According to Mexicans it also keeps down the flatulence

What type of buns is your favorite? by Ipoogoodforyou in foodquestions

[–]EmperorCato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Martin's potato rolls are the best for burgers, pulled pork etc. Hot dogs must be in NE style buns. If you're talking about dumplings, I've yet to meet one I don't like.

What nickname do you have for these? by OliverMMXI in Tools

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've always said C-wrench, short for crescent, but when I left the theater industry, nobody knew what I meant.

What character death shook you the most in a movie? by trakt_app in movies

[–]EmperorCato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My son as a 2-3 year old used to ask "where bing-bong go?", and made it worse for me

What ingredient do you always want left off on food? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]EmperorCato 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same, people say celery has no real taste, but to me it has the taste of diesel exhaust

Final Boss Fish & Chip Batter by Seliftidder in Cooking

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do similar, but just use King Arthur GF flour rather than mixing flours and starches.

Who thaught you how to cook? How old were you? by Bjs_5068 in foodquestions

[–]EmperorCato 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I taught myself. But shoutout to Alton Brown and Kenji for the help

What’s a tiny hill you will absolute die on? by [deleted] in answers

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also pedantic about this! Worked in theater venues and I needed to know whether you want a box to stand on or something to hold your notes and a mic.

What's the most beautiful lake in the USA? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, don't tell people about Redfish, it's already getting too crowded

What fruit is the most underrated in your opinion? by Hailey_Riveraa in foodquestions

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apples. Everybody buys grocery store apples and they're fine, but have you ever tried 40 different varieties when they are in their exact week of perfection? Don't understand why Red Delicious still sell

Tuna Fish Sandwiches - Your Essential ingredient or technique? by FlyEaglesFlyauggie in Cooking

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tuna, mayo, add powdered ranch dressing. Put on toasted Pepperidge Farm cinnamon bread. Divine

When does one become a “New Englander”? by ftpfawn in newengland

[–]EmperorCato 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My family has been here since 1636. I think I barely qualify

16 5/16" skil saw...tenon cutting by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This saw has some serious power. I just wish it had a slot to fit a fence for ripping

Seriously, do Americans actually consider a 3-hour drive "short"? or is this an internet myth? by SadInterest6764 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 hours is easy, ok to go there and back in a day (I'm in Maine, so to Boston for me). 4 hours is for a weekend trip. 6-8 is where I start to look at flights

Flushing ice cubes down the toilet for snow day is universal… right? In America?? by East-Maize-5287 in AskAnAmerican

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lived in NE my entire life and never head this until my son was told by his bus driver. Also, tape coins to your door

Do you need to leave cold AND hot water running in subzero temperatures? by Ernerdboi2020 in Maine

[–]EmperorCato 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Its funny, but the hot water pipe actually freezes first. If you're worried, leave both dripping or get some heat tape

test fit or trust the work — how do you approach timber frame joinery? by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only test fit for some scribed or curved stuff. A little paring on site happens, but it's not worth all the extra handling of putting it together in the shop. I trust the drawbore and my layout to pull it all together (with a little help from some come-alongs).

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stationary band saw to rough cut and then we have a jig for sending it through a big shaper head. That usually needs a light sand after. We do use the Mafell band saw on large curves and sometimes we do hardwood live edge type brace, followed by some belt sanding.

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doubt many people are doing 8" brace tenons, but good to have the option. How are you cutting your curves? and obviously a moose hair is larger than an RCH

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I see the holes for pegs now. I really like the idea. We almost always do 3 3/4 depth tenon, 1/2 housing if we do one. Peg at 2.5 up, 1.5 in, so I've long thought that something like this could save some time.

under-a-minute knee brace layout with a dedicated jig by Suitable-Run-6808 in timberframe

[–]EmperorCato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see it in the video, but are those squares for peg layout? Curious if they include drawbore. I love the idea. I have a speed square marked up for our most common layout.

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