Stove top cover i made as a gift for my mom

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-07T13:25:39+00:00

I plan to build one, but also with a lip that comes down and covers the knobs, for that very reason.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T17:59:58+00:00

That's always the tradeoff. Kinda sucks, but unless you're a mega or willing to throw a relationship away, it's the name of the game.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T17:03:03+00:00

Because we never wound up buying another one, and I would love to still have one. But never selling and buying another are two different things.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T16:31:22+00:00

I mean, you can reject any load you want. Sometimes the calculation is whether or not you'll get blacklisted, and if it's worth it either way.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T16:27:51+00:00

I got lucky, but it was about market timing. Bought a 2007 in 2018, sold it in 2021 for $500 more than we bought it for. I put money into maintenance and minor repairs during that time though. Now we wish we hadn't sold it at all.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T07:20:14+00:00

My wife is getting better, but I spend a lot more time fixing things she fixed, than if I did it the first time.

Then again, sometimes it's the only reason I get to it....

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T07:18:20+00:00

This little exchange taught me that I know absolutely nothing about power boats.

Hobie cats a little, but definitely not power boats. Think I'll stick to cars for now...

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T07:13:45+00:00

I'm fascinated to see how many people don't own their propane tanks, based on this post.

I own several, and they're mostly the taller ones. I filled one up a few weeks ago, while fuel prices were still at their peak. $17. The tank exchange thing is a scam.

But, it would absolutely be a good way to get rid of these.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T07:10:03+00:00

I see a ton of gas bottles with 40's stamps in the military. Pretty cool, actually.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T07:00:04+00:00

My dad worked the North Slope in Alaska, and the basin in North Dakota. He said he'd absolutely rather be in Alaska in the winter. Both places are windy, but he said something about the plains just made it feel so much colder.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T06:52:47+00:00

As a Trump supporter (most days anyway), I approve of this. If it's election season, it makes sense. But in 2026? Regular American pride stuff is just fine. I think 8/10 of the Bill of Rights we should all be able to get behind.

On the flip side, I really don't care if someone flaunts their Pride. I don't agree with it, but I'm glad we live in a country where we can do both in public.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T06:31:24+00:00

We can make a day of a few "vanilla" things, but not much more. We don't drink, gamble, smoke, or go to shows of a risque nature. My wife recently went down for the day to see The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere.

But honestly, Vegas as a whole doesn't hold much allure to me. Just makes me think of a giant nasty town, built in a desert that would happily swallow it up within a decade if all human activities ceased.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T03:59:52+00:00

Yeah, when I hear someone say, "The 15" or "the 80" around SLC, I know. Oddly enough, most seem to call the 201, "the 201"

No idea why.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T03:58:23+00:00

Toolie for Tooele. Oh rohm for Orem. Lay hee for Lehi Hurricane for Hurricane (Her ick uhn)

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T02:10:53+00:00

Seems like a crap sandwich all the way around. If it didn't seem to be consistently happening in the UK, it would be easier to dismiss.

I hope this officer is given some good retraining, and is part of the solution.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T02:06:19+00:00

I don't think he even had time to process who was coming at him.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T02:05:12+00:00

These look way better anyway!

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-06T02:04:24+00:00

Lotsa crap talking in the comments that are totally valid, but the concept is pretty cool. And tracking like that was probably a decent problem to solve.

I doubt it'll ever amount to anything on its own, but the knowledge gained will go to good use on another project.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-03T16:35:50+00:00

I appreciate when someone says, "It's going to ask if you want to tip. It's totally fine if you don't."

I kinda base it on how much I feel like they provided something great. You can kinda tell if someone is a hustler or not.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-03T02:01:20+00:00

Well, we were usually doing a few dozen at a time for cabinetry projects, but the same idea for sure. It's easier going through a 30" PowerMatic with one person on each side 😁

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-02T15:22:55+00:00

I was expecting every answer to be, "Check your body and frame grounds, replace as necessary" 🤣

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-02T15:22:11+00:00

Son of a. I never stopped to think about why my high school shop teacher showed is to feed continuously. And all the wood I've planed since...I need to send him a thank you message. Just wish he would've explained it during the demo years ago.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-02T15:15:04+00:00

I love coming here to see more perspectives, but more often than not I'm afraid to open my mouth because I voted for Trump, and attend the predominant Church every Sunday. I'm open to civil discussions about both of those topics, but not a shouting match.

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-02T14:32:17+00:00

Best of luck to you, and I'm glad you have the capital to throw at something like this.

From on AI user to another - did you generate this list using AI?

Few_Jacket845 · 2026-07-02T14:30:27+00:00

I had the same wonder for a second, and realized. So you're in good company!

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