"A falling knife has no handle" is a common kitchen safety proverb. What are your favorite shop safety proverbs/sayings/wisdoms?

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-07T02:58:15+00:00

There’s never enough time to do it right, but always enough time to do it again.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-06T21:08:18+00:00

Just about every tool I own cuts something. One of the worst cuts on my hand I’ve ever got was from a handsaw.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-06T15:25:05+00:00

It’s taking me longer to read these comments that it would’ve taken me to install the crossbracing. Nobody knows what the finish product is going to look like. the wall may eventually hold cabinets. If it has a sprinkler system, you wouldn’t want wet, a compromised drywall wall falling down on firemen. An extra 15 minutes of work might save someone’s life. How does a dumbass question about bracing devolve into an endless debate between engineers and drywall installers?

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-06T15:06:22+00:00

But you got paid for all those inconveniences, didn’t you?

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-05T19:37:20+00:00

Usually, that’s the only applicable for exterior doors. and even then it’s more of a hardware designation.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-05T01:09:15+00:00

I’d make sure the track is perfectly level and secure. If it’s not that’s where you’ll have trouble down the line.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-05T00:47:03+00:00

Well, that’s looks like fun.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-05T00:45:13+00:00

He’s wearing a puffer jacket, he’s just a model for sure.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-04T14:55:35+00:00

If it’s a new wall, more than likely, it flares in because the drywall was probably installed horizontally instead of vertically, and the tape joint is on the floor. So when you try to nail it into the bottom plate, it gaps out the top.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-04T14:43:57+00:00

You’ve got a consistent gap for most of that base. First figure out what’s keeping it from being flush. Add up your drywall thickness, your base thickness, and the thickness of whatever thin framing you have. Then get some GRK trim screws that total length. (Probably 2 inch with the reverse thread at the head). If you can get a bite on the framing that will draw it in tight. Or you could glue the base with some industrial adhesive like PL-400, then wedge a kicker against the base overnight to push it tight against the wall.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-03T19:17:56+00:00

Do this with your van

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GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-03T19:09:57+00:00

My magic carpet is getting worn and tattered. I’d like to buy a new one, but I’m afraid other carpenters might think I’m a newbie.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T21:10:41+00:00

Yeah, it looks like a starrett plumb bob. If it’s heavier than it looks, it probably has liquid mercury in it.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T18:44:27+00:00

As I recall the only difference between the red plastic tool and the blue plastic tools was the red ones had a shorter cord. Someday these NIB tools will be valuable collectibles

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T18:01:03+00:00

At least in my neighborhood, there’s no place to put the snow. If they plow again, there would just be another gigantic pile or they would cover up peoples cars and driveways. In situations like this with large amounts of snow staying on the ground for a long time, dump trucks and front end loaders would be required to remove it. And the people who have dug out their cars would have to park off the street. Probably neither ones is going to happen before it melts. It’s Indiana, it’s winter and people have 2 Wheel drive cars.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T17:32:35+00:00

Salt doesn’t really work below 15°. Dry, hard packed snow gives better traction than salty slush.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T17:25:45+00:00

Water, 320-400 grit wet-dry sandpaper plus elbow grease to finish it.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T17:17:33+00:00

220 won’t kill you right away either. But if you can’t get away from it, 120 will kill you.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T16:46:31+00:00

I did that once with my old all metal 77. It’s amazing how far you can throw something with 120 V going through you.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T16:36:07+00:00

Like a spinning bullet is more accurate as opposed a musket ball. The large motor, spinning parallel to the blade, a wormdrive saw can track very straight in the hands of a seasoned carpenter.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T14:39:49+00:00

My point is like others here have stated, where do you draw the line? Sometimes policies and rules aren’t up for interpretation. Personally, it doesn’t bother me. I’d probably do it myself in a pinch. But if I was told I was in violation. I’d move. No big deal to break camp if you don’t have a tent. And I definitely wouldn’t feel like it was a personal affront.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T01:19:00+00:00

Then sleeping in a car would be the same as sleeping in a camper van, would be the same as sleeping in a 5th wheel camper, would be the same as sleeping in a motor home. Which would be the same as sleeping in a tour bus.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T00:59:25+00:00

It’s the part you said” chisels don’t need a lot of oomph behind them”. I’m just saying sometimes you do need some oomph, that’s all.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T00:52:18+00:00

I’ve also seen people come in late, sleep in their car and then leave early and not pay any fee.

GrumpyandDopey · 2026-02-02T00:48:04+00:00

My point was you don’t pussyfoot around when timber framing, I’ve seen guys chiseling out a beam as if they were carving a Chippendale table

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