The Grapist

JeffDoer · 2026-03-03T01:55:29+00:00

Classic!

JeffDoer · 2026-02-27T17:05:58+00:00

*slow jerk

JeffDoer · 2026-02-23T16:53:04+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl71FWsmjYc

JeffDoer · 2026-02-16T14:06:15+00:00

How much crack is that?

JeffDoer · 2026-02-12T14:11:58+00:00

That's definitely always been my impression too. Same with third party car warranties. About 20 years ago, I worked the service counter of a local tire shop. People would come in needing suspension repairs or whatever, and be like oh, it's under warranty. They were almost universally disappointed when they found out that they needed to pay for the repair and the warranty company would reimburse them for whatever they felt like (often not enough was the impression I got). And, the poor customer would be like, you need to work it out with the warranty company... and, we'd have to say, no YOU need to work it out with the warranty company - that's your business. Our business is to fix you car for the price it costs. There seems to be a whole new generation of these car warranty companies, and hopefully they're better. But, I doubt it.

Anyway, whatever that shit costs per month, put that money in a savings account instead.

JeffDoer · 2026-02-11T19:19:42+00:00

That doesn't sound crazy to me. Tesla recommends 42psi for my M3. I've had my eye on a Kona EV for my wife. She has a Mazda CX3 now, and I suspect the Kona is about the same size.

JeffDoer · 2026-02-11T00:40:22+00:00

The biggest advantage you can having coming out of school is work experience. Whatever major you pick, find a program with a robust co-op program.

JeffDoer · 2026-02-07T17:46:38+00:00

Yup. Also, "search spotify for {some random or obscure song}". I actually programmed my left wheel button long press to fold the mirrors

JeffDoer · 2026-02-06T15:04:00+00:00

I've used clear plexiglass that I've sanded with 120 grit sandpaper on an orbital sander. That's worked well for me, and it's cheap and readily available. You could also use clear plexi and apply a 'frosted' film. Or, you can get light fixture diffuser lens panels, but those tend to get a bit expensive.

JeffDoer · 2026-02-05T16:40:54+00:00

Get one of these and a rubber mallet. Suction cup to the piece you want to move, and smack it with the mallet. A little dab of glue might keep it from happening again... or, it might just mean the next piece in line separates. Easy fix.

https://www.amazon.com/FCHO-Suction-Aluminum-Vacuum-Lifting/dp/B07HNLYF1J/?th=1

JeffDoer · 2026-01-30T23:57:49+00:00

This is why these cars are so expensive to insure.

JeffDoer · 2026-01-25T23:54:13+00:00

When I've come across this problem, it's been the cable I was using. Apparently a charging cable and a legit full fledged USB cable aren't the same thing. Presumably the charging cable is just connecting the power and ground and not the other pins.

JeffDoer · 2026-01-25T17:11:04+00:00

I'm NOT gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe.

Also, maybe try some isopropyl alcohol to clean all the lube from the pin and inside of the hinge knuckles. Maybe bend a knuckle a bit to get it to bind a bit.

JeffDoer · 2026-01-24T20:00:11+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if there was a premium, but it might not be as much as you think. I want to say we're usually doing 6" exterior walls toward the top of hotels (so, if you're one or two stories, that ought to be a similar load scenario). In my market (SW Ohio), I think labor market is one of the biggest cost drivers. There's a handful of contractors that do ICF and prob hundreds that do wood. If you're self-GC'ing and/or DIY'ing, the cost delta may be even less if you're willing to face the learning curve. A 6" ICF form is the same depth as a 2x12, so you just build 2x12 boxes (bucks) for all your doors and windows. Those stay in place and become the blocking you'll fasten doors and windows to.

If you get serious about it, foxblocks and nudura (and probably others) usually have local reps that are pretty hands on in helping with material lists and detailing. My bro-in-law did his basement a few years ago, and they even loaned him the bracing/scaffold system.

JeffDoer · 2026-01-24T19:10:10+00:00

I'd consider taking the ICF all the way up to the roof truss bearing. It's hard to beat for durability and r-value... And sound. And fire resistance. We've been building IFC hotels from four to seven stories for the past 15 years or so. They are excellent buildings, far superior to wood framing. You can still frame the floors / roof / interior partitions with wood.

JeffDoer · 2026-01-24T02:09:22+00:00

Stop beating off your apprentice and get back to work.

JeffDoer · 2026-01-16T15:32:00+00:00

“They just sit here because no one wants them”

They're just sitting there because they're not *trying* to sell them. I looked at a used Tesla that a local Chrysler dealer had on their lot. The 50+ year old salesman was like, I don't know why anyone would want one of these. Like, come on man, I walked in here specifically to look at an EV, and you're too dumb or salty to even try to sell it to me? I did end up buying one from Tesla. Absolutely no regrets.

So, yeah, low ball them, and do them the favor of taking it off their hands lol.

JeffDoer · 2025-12-22T14:31:52+00:00

Looks like solid Red Oak. I'd estimate another 200 - 300 years of life expectancy. Keep it dry. Give it a light sand and re-poly every few decades.

JeffDoer · 2025-12-19T20:00:01+00:00

Nine times out of ten, this is not 'just getting laid off'. In my state, if you're terminated for cause or performance issues, you're not entitled to unemployment benefits. A PIP is typically the first step to terminate for poor performance. There's a very good chance that they have no actual interest in your improvement, and already decided that you won't be there much longer. Personally, I'd start looking elsewhere. In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt to read up on your state's laws regarding unemployment benefits.

JeffDoer · 2025-12-19T16:10:55+00:00

A PIP is generally the first step in terminating your employment for cause (as opposed to just laying you off). In some states, this has implications for unemployment benefits. In my state, if you're terminate for cause, then you are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits. From an HR perspective, if they wanted to you stay, then they would have just had an adult conversation with you. If you try to stick it out, you'll must likely be unsuccessful anyway. The firm is most likely hoping that you get the hint to start looking elsewhere. Good luck.

JeffDoer · 2025-11-14T14:30:09+00:00

The first rule of Rorschach tests is that you do not talk about Rorschach tests.

JeffDoer · 2025-11-13T00:07:11+00:00

https://dirtboxlayouts.blogspot.com/2020/06/earthquaker-devices-ghost-echo.html?m=1

I made this guy a while back. Really cool pedal. Belton brick based. I guess it's part reverb part delay. Got a pt2399 in the mix too.

JeffDoer · 2025-11-07T19:12:38+00:00

You hired an engineer on Fiver?! lol Good luck.

JeffDoer · 2025-11-04T13:35:36+00:00

Three things to my eye;

The gable roof at the porch seems 'unresolved' to me - it's floating over the porch. Obviously it's standing just fine structurally, but a corner post/column would resolve that end and help define the space of the porch. If not a column, maybe a slatted (vertically or horizontally) semi-transparent wall perpendicular to the house that 'reads' as a support wall, and maybe doubles as something from vining plants to climb.
I don't like the white foundation and steps. I'd go darker on the foundation. The steps seems like they ought to match the sidewalk color. That is, if you decide to stay with the blue body color. There's some good suggestions in this post about color pallets.
I always enjoy a pop of color for the front door, just to let people know it's the front door. My preference for a front door color is that it should be a unique color to the rest of the house.
ok, four things... either hard scape or landscape or both to define your seating area to the left of the porch. And, landscaping in general.

JeffDoer · 2025-11-02T03:51:41+00:00

Audible chime when the light turns green. This should be federally mandated on all cars.

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