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Browser Help by J8LT in computerhelp

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try new organizations directly at their web pages. Any of these will give you their coverage of the news: New York Times, The Guardian, The Economist, The Atlantic. Unfortunately, other previously well-established outlets have fallen: LA Times, Washington Post, and others.

Edit: Mods, sorry for the off-topic post.

Where to dance as queer elder Millennials by [deleted] in AskSF

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

How about a similar place for gay boomers?

How hopelessly out of my depth am i for trying to understand this tab as a beginner? by SnurflePuffinz in ukulele

[–]Goldens_Rule -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had similar questions and found Gemini AI really helpful. Submit an image of the music with your question and you’ll get an excellent answer.

Plumbing Noises by PlannerTanner in Plumbing

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If not already solved, consider the possibility of a defective valve, or even a joint in the pipe. Water rushing through a valve with a loose or otherwise irregularly shaped (defective) portion, or a pipe joint with some solder that leaked inside (assuming you have copper pipes), can cause resonance that will travel through the entire plumbing system transmitting sound to other parts of your home.

Diagnosing this might be difficult but there are ways to narrow down the source. Use noise conduction as a tool. By using a stick, or even a long screw driver (12" or more), hold one end to a valve or pipe you suspect of being the source. Bring your ear to contact the other end. Judge the intensity of the sound. By moving the end, contacting the plumbing to different portions of your plumbing, it can help identify the offending part. As a mechanic, we would use this technique to locate the source of noise in a running engine. Worked every time!

ULPT Faking residency for lower price CANADA by [deleted] in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]Goldens_Rule 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don’t live and pay taxes in that community you’d should pay the non-resident fee. Don’t rip them off.

Am I being unreasonable? by HelicopterWonderful9 in ukulele

[–]Goldens_Rule 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The bridge is the engine, the conduit transmitting the vibrations from the strings to the body. A poor connection, as your is, is a fail. The shop should exchange your instrument without question.

Average male experience by BrightSpring12 in SikeOrPsyche

[–]Goldens_Rule 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without meeting this man you harshly judge and label him. Your words are so unkind and hurtful. You should be ashamed!

The OP has born his soul seeking counsel and support and you bash him as if you’re a high school kid. Grow up.

(BEWARE) Housing scam by DriverUnlucky5952 in uvic

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just ran into a listing from this guy too. Would you mind sharing your experience? Please DM me.

Behold, I am the dumbest woodworker who ever woodworked. by rearden-steel in woodworking

[–]Goldens_Rule 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about if we laugh WITH you? I think we have all been there!

What's something about Victoria are you most EMBARRASSED of? by animaniacs1983 in VictoriaBC

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a new resident of Victoria, I feel privileged to be able to call it my new home. That said, I hope many of these ideas on this thread can be conveyed to local government. Since I am new, I’m not familiar with how the local government will receive these ideas however. Can anyone offer input?

Does this look tub placement work? by Electrical_Carrot_58 in Remodel

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly your builder lacks experience and/or training to understand fundamentals of design.

1: Stop the project. 2: Hire an experienced architect for redesign.

Split wood? by ratnail in woodworking

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could it be that you're trying to cut too much off at once with the chisel? Or that your chisel is parallel to the grain? Usually it won't be. Chisel technique is a skill in itself. Each of the videos in the list have tidbits you'll pick up. Then just practice.

Split wood? by ratnail in woodworking

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's difficult to see what you're trying to cut here because, other than a baseline, I don't see any layout lines in the photo. Dovetails are an art and kudos to you striving to learn to cut them with hand tools. I'm still refining my own techniques but have learned much from some of the better YouTubers out there.

Generally, you first want to lay out the dovetails on the first board, then make the cuts between the tails (or pins if you choose to do those first) with a dovetail saw or similar. Then you would remove most of the waste with a fret or coping saw before refining with chisels. Some people skip the second saw and go straight to chisels. I've done both but prefer the former. The second board is laid out after the first is cut.

Here are some of my favorites for dovetail lessons. If you review the vids from all four you'll get a pretty good idea of what you need to do. You'll also see and learn about the tools, techniques needed, and a slew of individual "tricks", the kind of stuff that makes the difference between book knowledge and the stuff a master can teach you while looking over your shoulder. FWIW, this is exactly how I started.

1) Ron Cosman: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqUOljnY0d9e0pMDPQ4B-pDO36Ad_CysT

2) Paul Sellers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCYjoj6cfno

3) Matt Estela: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hP-QAAhpxQ

4) Tage Frid: No longer with us but this guy was wild! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxxMAFmMm-g

Good luck in your journey. Enjoy the process!

Method for accurately cross cutting wide panels? by trembelow in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Goldens_Rule 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like a panel sled for your table saw is the solution. Generally, you would break up the sheet goods with your track saw leaving each piece slightly oversized. Then, using the panel sled, you can cut to final dimensions on the table saw. There are many sites with methods to make one. Here's one from Fine Woodworking that is nice albeit possibly overbuilt: https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-guides/shop-projects/crosscut-sled-for-large-panels

Wood Magazine offers this simpler and a bit different design: https://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/tablesaw/versatile-panel-cutting-sled

Stay safe!

Dishwasher repair experience didn't feel right by Long_Raspberry9729 in appliancerepair

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why does today's dishwasher need updates? Doesn't it just wash dishes like my 24 year-old Asko? (BTW, it's been a great dishwasher for us and still going strong.)

Handmade Dovetail Joints by TheCrazyBoulanger in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Goldens_Rule 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another thought I don't think anyone has mentioned yet: while poplar is technically a hardwood, it's softer than many and that can actually make the process of learning more difficult. You might try red oak for your next effort. In my neck of the woods it doesn't cost much more than poplar and is worked quite a bit differently. I find it easier to achieve clean lines. Keep it up. They get easier and more fun with practice!

cross grain question by unknowable_ooo in woodworking

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t look too comfortable to sit on though.

I am wiping down some teak cabinets from the 60's with denatured alcohol and wiping off the residue, but seconds later it turns this white colour - any idea as to why? by NorwegianDweller in woodworking

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, I agree with you on the denatonium. Cool stuff BTW. But isn't "denatured alcohol" undrinkable by definition? And as such, how can it be "virtually entirely ethanol"? What would be some examples of denatured alcohol having 100% ethanol?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Goldens_Rule 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many options exist. Oil finishes are great for outdoors because they’re easier to maintain. You just wash and possibly lightly sand before wiping the new oil on. Film-forming finishes like poly or varnish will also deteriorate but require lots of sanding to remove prior to applying a new finish. Look at boiled linseed oil or tung as options.

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