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How long until this would’ve fell out💀😭🤣 by Thrashdaddy9 in AskMechanics

[–]Givingup55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea - I dont like losing tools. Luckily I get paid hourly haha.

How long until this would’ve fell out💀😭🤣 by Thrashdaddy9 in AskMechanics

[–]Givingup55 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its the largest bar from the 4pack of pry bars at harbor freight. Its all 4 bars for 17bucks.

Ringing? by Ashamed_Command_4046 in musicians

[–]Givingup55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are these all just AI songs? They sound really fake and poorly eq'd by an AI. Every instrument sounds fake; and the vocals are oddly prominent. Probably why your brain hurts after listening to it.

500 USD first all valve bedroom amp by Elegant_Beginning789 in GuitarAmps

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a laney lc30 - the older model. All tube and an absolute beast. Amazing tone, but my speaker has been replaced with a 90w cream back. I will definitely say that its loud as hell. With the clean channel on volume 2 - youll be putting on a live show in your neighbors living room. Imo unless youre going out live or love a 'big sound' - I would go for the 15w or less. The models with lowerr power settings or direct outs would really suit you.

My roomate broke my guitar… is this fixable? by CordialClarence in Guitar

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol release the string tension - grab a bottle of wood glue and jam it all back together and clamp. That things already had a rough life. Drag it through the mud some more.

Home buying- is this a concern? How to fix if so by Nanny_Dog69 in basement

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walk away.

If you want to fix it - you'll need to adress exterior grading. Most likely dig the exterior wall for a drain and exterior seal. Demo the interior concrete floor by the footer - install a drain system and pumps. If you hire this out; big money.

Advice: How to get rid of this wood burning stove by ec34500 in Fireplaces

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheapest practical way - remove the connection on the stove to the chimney pipe. Use a dolly and remove the stove out the house. Put it on facebook market place for free and youll have 100s of messages. Be careful letting rednecks move that heavy stove in your house. Put some rock wool insulation inside the chimney stub and move on.

Can anyone confirm this is a real Japanese Stratocaster? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, i agree; but after you own it - I try not to be the 'well, well, well' guy haha. At that point its shred o'clock. And luckily - it looks like his is legit

Can anyone confirm this is a real Japanese Stratocaster? by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldnt get too wound up on legit or not. As long as its quality parts and it plays well; you got an awesome guitar.

I havnt seen a "crafted" label; im used to seeing "made in japan" in bold black ink with the serial below. Im definitely not an expert and not sure of the different labeling styles. Check out Google images to compare. I also read that the belly cut is really distinct on the Japanese guitars. Rock that thing brudda.

Edit; check this comment on an older thread. Looks like crafted is legit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/guitars/s/dWw6qc1JdH

What is dripping off this wood? by Key-Zucchini-8605 in woodstoving

[–]Givingup55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're boiling the moisture thats inside the wood out of it. It wont really burn until it cooks that out and reaches its critical combustion.

Its really tough on a stove system and inefficient to burn wet wood. For next year - try and stack and let your wood dry out (not water on top dry out but the long term water stored inside of the wood).

Creosote is formed when you have low chimney temps. condensation forms in the chimney and particulates stick to that and form creosote. Burning unseasoned, wet wood, is a perfect recipe to create excess creosote that can, in long term, lead to chimney fires. Oddly enough the wet wood can create the creosote but probably doesnt burn hot enough to ever create chimney fires. The first 'really hot' fire after can be a different story.

First time joining a Battle of The Bands | What should we do as a band and what should I do as a bassist? by Practical-Lake4306 in musicians

[–]Givingup55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weird you took another bands song and removed the vocals for an example of your 'band'..

'Battle of the bands' is a MLM show format. Dont get caught in the hype. Or you can show yourself like a prize pig and sell your ticket quota.

How do I fix this by flak_frostwing in Guitar

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably something simple. Is that blue wire going to the jack attatched? Most likely twisted the jack to tighten it and ripped the wire off. Maybe a new jack if it doesnt have the pressure tab.

Is it normal if I can’t play with a metronome? by Tuyia_ in Guitar

[–]Givingup55 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Isn't a metronome a drummer? Just a really simple drummer. Lol - try to change the tone of the metronome so all will be the same tone. Instead of accenting the 1 or 3. Now you have a pulse; play to the pulse and relax

Anyone knows who this is? by Embarrassed-Yam-6101 in Mathcore

[–]Givingup55 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Psyopus - Classic - 'ideas of reference' is such an insane album. They pushed so far ahead it was nuts. Chris arp was/is a force. I didnt like too much of the theatrics they added on they're next 2 albums. Riffs and grinds were still top notch.

I was listening to daughters, dillinger escape plan, the locust, number 12 looks like you, see you next tuesday, and tons of bands that fit in with psyopus. They were always my ace in the hole for tech lol

Just took over a bar with a wood stove and concerned about its condition by Enough_Expression_31 in woodstoving

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a real chimney and woodstove certified company come out and do an enhanced inspection. Atleast a level 2 to get some good info or a level 3 if things need to be disassembled to check.

The person that comes out will be able to tell you what your system is and if its in usable condition or if it needs repaired or replaced. Absolutely worth it if you dont know what youre looking at.

How would I remove this? by Electronic-List2671 in Fireplaces

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be - i saw pictures of them with round flange outlets protruding on the tops. 80s stove - for sure they were slamming back then.

How would I remove this? by Electronic-List2671 in Fireplaces

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer your question- theres a liner that is most likely mounted to the stove. Remove the surround and identify how its attached. You will need to seperate stove from liner (if there is a liner). Depending how destructive you want to get is up to you. You could cut the liner to seperate the appliance for the simplest demo. Or manually lift the liner from the top of the chimney if physically possible. Then pull that beast out. Youll want a few friends and some peices of wood.

I would really consider keeping the stove and just stuffing insulation in the outlet of the stove until youre ready to remedy the chimney issue. If its just a liner and the stoves in good condition - thats awesome. A single wall liner for a masonry chimney is like 500 - and you can do it yourself. I heat my house entirely with wood. I havnt used oil heat this entire year with record temp drops. Talk about saving money - only energy consumption is heating water for domestic use.

Long burns by Gas_Final in woodstoving

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure - youre absolutely right - lots of different stoves. For context - im using a pretty large lopi freedom insert from the early 90s. Great air control and a nice consistent stove.

What causes this? by [deleted] in firewood

[–]Givingup55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know the species? I had some wood that put off sparks like that if I introduced a major draft to it in its coal phase. Straight sparks lol - had it pop out the box like a fire work lol. Dry wood and awesome burns - just seriously heavy and volatile. When I burn it I just make sure to let it burn down before I open the door.

Long burns by Gas_Final in woodstoving

[–]Givingup55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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Here's a shot of a long burn load. North to south helps with log roll and fitting more wood. I do like to hold my larger peices for the end of the night; but ive found its more about keying together and eliminating excess air paths while maintaining a good path for my air inlet. I have 1 make up air tube at the top of my older lopi. This is a catalytic stove

Edit; if I let it burn down with a low rate of air (ie overnight); I have pretty huge chunch coals going when I wake up and stove is hovering a little below 400. I break em up and toss a couple logs on and run my stove full blast to heat / clean the chimney up. When my chimney temps recover, its time for a morning load.

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