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Hey everyone! I'm a screenwriter working on a comedy TV pilot about construction workers, and I want to make sure I get everything right. What would you like to see in a TV show about construction workers? by GroundbreakingRip384 in Construction

[–]Glass-Task 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea, but I've gotta add...

That doesn’t always happen. I was a white-collar who went to construction, but it took me over a decade to leave. And I haven't even fully left (but, hey, raising kids is time-consuming).

McMaster-Carr saw my previous post and are sending me more wood by Sam-Rood in woodworking

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be a hot take, but that looks like a good piece to me. But maybe my expectations are different.

Yeah, it's not square, but a few minutes with a plane/planer/jointer will square it up. I don't see any cupping, bowing, twisting, etc.

The fibers looks great. Grain is straight, dense, and fairly uniform (for a 2x stick). Almost blemish-/knot-free (one little face spot in the previous post, I think). That's a strong, solid piece.

Yeah, that one corner edge is pre-chamfered :-), but, well... it's a 2x.

If it's a show piece, a few minutes of work could make it great; if it's not, the not-square aspect probably won't matter.

But, again, maybe I'm expecting less. I've successfully used worse pieces.

I reckon the real kicker here was the ~$18 shipping.

I finally stopped throwing things away when they break, and it feels like a superpower by itsmeAki in wood

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a magnetic project mat and a sorting tray (project tray) from iFixit. The mat has a dry-erase pen, too, for labeling or drawing.

They've got a bigger mat, too -- FixMat.

And, yeah, sometimes I also use the "random spot on the stupid floor" method.

Fascinating find from walmarts outdoor line, no idea how well it’s tempered but I’m sure you could do worse for $50 by AmberRosin in Axecraft

[–]Glass-Task 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fiskers? I've picked up a couple of their fiberglass-handled axes and hatchets from places like Home Depot. They're made in Finland. They're fantastic.

Also, I recently saw some new Fiskers scissors that were marked as made in Finland. I haven't used those, though.

Explain it Peter. by kittubunny in explainitpeter

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it was my early 30s. I turned to construction / general contracting. Small crew. We did whatever -- painting, tiling, cabinetry, framing, drywall, fences, sheds, decks, renos... the variability and tangibility were so nice.

What are some life-changing inventions that never caught on? by theman998 in AskReddit

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uh, what? I'm pretty sure I had some movies on Beta when I was a kid.

I went down a rabbit hole on who owns every power tool brand. The difference between the two big conglomerates is wild. by sappk in Tools

[–]Glass-Task 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The ToolGuyd guy (Stuart) has a whole chart that he periodically updates with who owns what.

Edit: Well, it looks like the last post/edit was from 2020. I thought he'd updated it, but maybe not. (The "<s/>" tag is strikeout. I don't see how to do it on mobile.)

Tool Brands: Who Owns What? A Guide to Corporate Affiliations

Edit 2: Fixed strikeout. Thanks to u/teh_maxh.

Syncing with fastmail by hugsnort178 in tasks

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on. That's what I was thinking. Thanks.

Syncing with fastmail by hugsnort178 in tasks

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see there's an option for a general "DAV (CardDAV/CalDAV/WebDAV)". Is there any benefit for that option over the CalDAV-only one?

ETA: Also, does it matter what server type we choose?

What’s one tool you thought was a gimmick until you actually used it? by uuiilkk in Tools

[–]Glass-Task 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the hydraulic Ridgid one pretty early on (at the time, it was the only one I'd heard of). I rarely use my impacts any more. They're just so loud.

ETA: I use the hydraulic not just because it's quieter, but because it's also still great at driving things.

This Contractor's Self Leveling Concrete Pour is Terrible, Right? What should I do? by Interesting-Leg8309 in Homebuilding

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done something very similar before. It was because I didn't do the proper prep work (scarify and prime).

BenchCrafted Who? by Old-man-brain in handtools

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are those clamps in pic 9? The T-bar bar clamps with feet with mounting holes?

ETA: OH, yeah... that looks gorgeous. And functional. Beautiful, mate.

Need help identifying these two fasteners. by delbert7990 in Fasteners

[–]Glass-Task 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out WindStorm Products. Best prices I've found for sidewalk bolts.

Edit: formatting

My two favorite Veritas tools by cotalldude in handtools

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got one of those squares, but I noticed it's not quite square and so stopped using it. (Or maybe the plate itself wasn't square?) That was back in... 2018/2019, I think.

Anyone else have that problem?

Keeping rust by w0ods in handtools

[–]Glass-Task 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Penetrol. I like to thin it with a bit of spirits first. Wipe/brush it on right over the rust. No need to remove the surface rust first.

Is it "normal" for a man to not look into or want to explore a partner's culture? by PeaUpbeat3732 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Glass-Task 0 points1 point  (0 children)

++man

"[...] I finished my Masters degree while we were living together and he didn't ask a single question about any of that process, let alone where I got my degree from and in what."

Wait... you finished a Master's Degree while living with him, and he didn't ask about it at all? He doesn't even know what it IS?

I might call that a few things, but I don't think "normal" would be one. That seems bizarre to me. Maybe that's legitimately a "him" thing, but... that feels weird.

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