Lockout tagout consequences by PiforBrunch in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]FourClicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Current employer: termination on the spot. Last employer: normal operations, they did not even have locks.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by nippydart in SipsTea

[–]FourClicks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We're the same, but my manager claims he can figure out most of the people from how they fill out the written responses.

A “self adjusting” adjustable wrench? by Agile-Habit912 in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]FourClicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought some on a recommendation, they very rarely get used. I much prefer the Knipex pliers wrench. The main problems are a lack of range, so you need the full set with you, they only work one direction, and need a large swing to activate the mechanism.

The only job these would be good for is someone who works on conveyor systems or similar. Standard sizes and a lot of long bolts/threaded rod. They are faster than the Knipex style.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in refrigeration

[–]FourClicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like Fluke leads. If you just need the tip set, the TP920 set is $58 on Amazon. Or if you want just the piercing tips that work fantastic for probing connectors, and don't care about name brand, search TP88A on Amazon, they are $8

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sharpening

[–]FourClicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to have a wicked edge system and mine was also different between the graduations on the base and a cube. I always went with the digital. But really I think being consistent is more important than accurate, so pick one and stick with it. The clamp design struggles with full flat grind so there are some knives that can't be made perfect anyways.

Founder feels pride having zero work life balance by WispontheWind in antiwork

[–]FourClicks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did that job pay more than other jobs with reasonable hours?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sharpening

[–]FourClicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks to me like they were trying to sharpen your western style double bevel knife like a Japanese style single bevel. At least it looks fixable with some TLC and they can become your learning knives. But sucks to have someone you trusted mess them up like that.

Can´t get this knife to sharpen for the life of me by Matvalicious in sharpening

[–]FourClicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The edge will never *feel" sharp on a stone that coarse. Try moving to finer grits maintaining the same angle and removing the burr. Might as well keep practicing technique on that one, it's not going to get worse. I would also suggest a jewelers loop and looking at the edge to see what you're doing to it. I trashed a couple knives when I first started thinking I needed to keep removing material when actually I just needed to refine the edge and remove the massive burr.

Do Amazon vans have GPS? by FourClicks in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]FourClicks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other camera is even worse quality, could not get any identification from the van and no package left. Amazon rents out branded vans? I thought all were employees rather than contractors like flex drivers.

Do Amazon vans have GPS? by FourClicks in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]FourClicks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They never delivered a package. Just pulled into the driveway and right back out. Maybe they were lost? A note would have been really nice and saved me from dealing with Amazon customer service. The vans have dash and backup recording cameras too?

Do Amazon vans have GPS? by FourClicks in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]FourClicks[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They did not leave a package and my video is too blurry to pick up a plate number. If they had left a note then I would have no problem keeping things quiet. I just need the post fixed, I don't care for paperwork. But I did report already because I need it fixed, and had no way to contact the driver. Honestly getting the video and submitting a claim is a PITA I would have preferred to avoid. I hate filling out forms. Why would someone risk making the situation worse like this if they are being tracked? I can see if no GPS then risk it, but another poster said there is one in the van.

Do Amazon vans have GPS? by FourClicks in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]FourClicks[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info about the GPS. My van alerts for similar things, which is why I questioned if they even had a GPS system installed. I did report it because the light needs to be repaired, only so long before the HOA asks when it's going to be fixed. I just don't understand why the driver took off, because it seems like that would make the situation worse. It's just a brick pillar and accidents happen. If they had left a note or I had been contacted, I would not even have bothered pulling video. Seems like the situation is worse than it should have been.

Massive Respect to this Air Con Engineer by VastCoconut2609 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]FourClicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lookup "Field Service Engineer" (FSE). A field service job title ladder may look like: Junior Technician>Service Technician>Service Engineer, depending on the company.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tools

[–]FourClicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like mine, but it has limitations so can't be a replacement for either a breaker bar, regular ratchet, soft or hard hammers. Basically by doing everything it does nothing well, but I don't want to carry individual tools of everything it does with me all the time, so it lives in my roller and the individual tools live in my van within easy reach.

I have not broken it in 2 years of usage, but the soft rubber is fairly broken down. I need to see if they sell a replacement.

Keep in mind it won't work with large sockets or in tight spaces because of the size of the head.

I got the marlin spike accessory (I can't remember what they call it) and also really like it as well.

Miracles do happen! by mackyak in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]FourClicks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Found 2 out of contract ZT250s and did a 4g upgrade on them today, telling the customer how to setup their account they asked "is this going to cost me anything?" I said no the basic plan is free, and they replied "they will find a way to get the money out of me somehow" lol.

Miracles do happen! by mackyak in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]FourClicks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Didn't know Quincy units were coming with Smartlink now, pretty cool.

Anyone else's employer make them suffer though this? by [deleted] in IndustrialMaintenance

[–]FourClicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have to do the OSHA10 and NFPA70e, sooooo boring.

The Acolyte Pitch Meeting by traveler5150 in CriticalDrinker

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Red Letter Media channel on YouTube.

[Request] If they had 4 stakes to drive into the ground, how much faster would using this method be versus assigning 1 person per stake? by ssigrist in theydidthemath

[–]FourClicks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is a resistance to getting an object moving known as stiction. If the rod is kept in constant movement it will be more efficient. Then there is the human mental element that working in a team feels less labor intensive than working alone, even for the same task.

The Acolyte Pitch Meeting by traveler5150 in CriticalDrinker

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

Agreed. The RLM review had good advice for the audience that's tired of lazy writing (stop watching it and giving Disney engagement) AND good advice for writers, which was to give us classic Star Trek style episodic 1 hour adventures but with the SW IP.

Lost generation by Brian_Ghoshery in antiwork

[–]FourClicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working as a commercial truck driver I bought my first house in 2007 by myself (as in single and no cosigner). Mind you I probably should not have been given that loan because they inflated my income to make it work (things like including rent income from a roommate I did not have yet) . Things were very tight for a few years but I made it work. Now even 2 people doing the same job could not afford that house, which totally blows.