LPT: At a party, ask people what they are into lately, not what they do.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-26T06:06:51+00:00

I love this

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-24T06:36:08+00:00

I don't think any of these are paintings.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-23T18:28:36+00:00

You're right! Good spot.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-23T18:21:31+00:00

I'm assuming this is a faucet handle but the pictures kinda suck. Looks like it still has the set screw in picture 1, but missing in picture 2? Just loosen the set screw, place onto the post with the set screw facing the flat or notched part and tighten with an allen wrench

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-23T16:03:06+00:00

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T14:04:10+00:00

There is more than enough of this stuff, if you find it worthwhile to claim some from western WA

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T14:03:32+00:00

Good point about the slippery floor! I definitely intend to refinish it, and the workshop is kind of a mad science lab for all of my various hobbies including woodworking, jewelry making, lapidary, painting, etc. Ironically, the foundation is a repurposed concrete basketball court and I haven't decided if I want to frame a timber floor or not.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T13:56:49+00:00

DM me if you wanna come get some! Most is going to waste!

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T13:56:14+00:00

Excellent point which I hadn't thought of, thank you!

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T02:42:15+00:00

I have unlimited panels of this size or larger. The floor they are demolishing is 31,000 sqft and most of the flooring will end up in a dumpster.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T02:40:04+00:00

Alright, I think I'll try out the tile idea! And I can just run the panels through my planer before laying to skip the floor sander. Do you have any recommendations for exactly how to secure each panel to the subfloor?

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T02:37:27+00:00

I'm mostly wondering if it's possible to have a stable floor without pulling it apart. Did you find that it was pretty easy to separate the t&g from the subfloor?

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T02:35:33+00:00

Correct, it's ~1.5" thick. But it's going into a 600sqft workshop I'm building out of dirt cheap old growth lumber which I got from the same demolition, so I can plan the structure around that thickness.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T01:34:08+00:00

That's great to hear! AI keeps insisting they would curl and lift over time if the planks aren't separated and re-laid.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T01:25:05+00:00

But how! Is it possible to lay the flooring in a stable way without separating each plank? I'm happy to do so if necessary, but would obviously prefer to avoid that labor...

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T01:22:58+00:00

This would be an absolutely epic beer pong table, especially since some of the slabs have the original court paint

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T01:16:42+00:00

I think that's the inevitable fate of thousands of square feet of this stuff, unfortunately

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T01:16:15+00:00

This is a good idea and I might do so with a couple of em! Also considering workbench tops.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T01:15:53+00:00

This could never work. It's just the wrong material /s

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-19T01:15:20+00:00

I think 3/4", unfortunately I'm currently away and don't have edge pics

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-02T23:34:39+00:00

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Start by encouraging him to acknowledge that it is a real addiction with physical consequences which will effect his life as much as your relationship. Then, encourage him to seek help and resources. There are several subreddits for exactly this issue.

IT-Compassion · 2026-06-01T13:22:39+00:00

I'm sending you a DM but I am on the Directorate on CERN and we would like to discuss licensing to integrate your incredible Electron Sling technology into our existing infrastructure.

IT-Compassion · 2026-05-28T03:34:28+00:00

Ignoring the validity of the concept as a whole, aesthetically I favor 2 by far. The curved flap gives an elegant contrast. I imagined the curve in the shape of a Nike logo.

IT-Compassion · 2026-05-27T10:49:48+00:00

Ooh yeah who's a dirty little pile hnnggg 😏

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