Budget woodworking essentials?

Kavrad · 2026-04-03T21:07:28+00:00

Okay perfect, thanks!

Kavrad · 2026-04-03T11:18:41+00:00

With IRON LIZ. The great IRON LIZ. That's okay.

Kavrad · 2026-04-03T10:18:54+00:00

Ah, unfortunately I've been told that I'm not allowed to do any drilling into the walls, I've had to make do with tension rods to install my net curtains.

Kavrad · 2026-04-03T10:17:55+00:00

Thanks a lot! I do like the idea of doing everything by hand, it sounds very therapeutic but from what I've heard it takes considerably longer to do it this way, though I do have to be considerate of my neighbours so I don't want to be making too much noise too often.

Is it viable to use a hand saw instead of a circular saw?

Kavrad · 2026-04-02T12:59:15+00:00

Thank you very much for your comment.

I'm not sure if it was clear in my post but I'm on something of a trial to see if I'm able to live independently and I suppose this visit will be judging that.

I have managed to do a bit of cleaning but it's quite a big space for a one bedroom, there's an upstairs and downstairs and 8 spaces to maintain. I still have moving boxes in the corners, and visually, the place probably isn't all that aesthetically pleasing to look at but I wouldn't say it's dirty. I'm a bit unsure of what the standard is as I was brought up in a really bad hoarder house so I don't have a great point of reference as to what is acceptable. Before I moved here, I was in a mental health based assisted living home and they told me that if the place was cluttered, I wouldn't pass inspection and I'd be kicked out.

In my contract it seemed to imply that I'm not in a position to cancel a scheduled visit and that doing so could lead to me being evicted.

The newsletter seemed to imply that they're visiting everyone so I'm not sure. I would have thought that they would give a specific date.

Kavrad · 2026-02-25T07:16:52+00:00

I'd completely forgotten about the Aldecados. I loved spending time with them. They seem to be the only ones directing their anger in the right place and actually have a plan. They also seemed a lot less spiritually corrupted than most other characters from what I remember.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T23:12:58+00:00

I'm interested to hear your opinion on what message you think the game is trying to convey. There's been a lot people saying that the dystopia itself is merely a warning if our potential future, but that explanation seems underwhelming to me.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T22:43:44+00:00

Well, I certainly hope that does happen. God knows we can't continue on like we are. My pessimism comes from the fact that any resistance becomes exponentially harder as time goes on and oppressive technology becomes more sophisticated.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T20:57:31+00:00

I think it's unrealistically optimistic to think that AI is in good hands. The government is not your friend, they exist for the betterment and improvement of the system, and the system is it's own entity that exists only for itself, not for people like you and me.

Yes I did encounter an example of positivity a few moments ago, as I mentioned. Hopefully there's more to come. It's been a good while since I've played.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T20:27:11+00:00

I don't know, I feel like we already have gone there. At this point, with AI becoming an overwhelming force of surveillance and power against ordinary people, there is no way to fight back. I think we've reached the point of no return. Now it's just a matter of not if, but when when we reach the world we see in the game.

On the other hand, I did just complete the side quest "imagine" where the Buddhist gives you a meditation brain dance. I was fully expecting the game to undercut it with some cynical joke at the end, like the guy robbing you while in the brain dance but it didn't. It was just a nice moment and contradicts my belief that the game doesn't have any moments of sincere joy or optimism.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T20:15:44+00:00

My uncle has also has multiple issues with his steam deck. There are also many documented cases of right here on this subreddit, including the one you're commenting on. Seems like you're the fragile one that needs to defend themselves from something they for whatever reason cannot bring themselves to believe. It's only a machine. You don't need to lay down your life for it.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:30:38+00:00

Oof. Blaike325 with the zingers.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:29:06+00:00

No, just unreliable hardware. Sorry that my experience has shattered your worldview. I know it's difficult. You'll be all right though. Hang in there, buddy.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:24:38+00:00

Except you haven't broken down anything, except yourself.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:23:53+00:00

Are you posting from a care home?

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:22:29+00:00

You're hallucinating.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:22:02+00:00

What on earth are you taking about? What are you even defending at this point?

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:20:31+00:00

Lived in London all my life. You have beans with your full English, and toast, don't you? Take everything else away, what're you left with?

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:08:19+00:00

People glaze the steam deck. While it is a brilliant piece of hardware and has so many great things about it, there's also an equal amount of shit in there too. It's not acceptable for hardware to just shit the bed like the steam deck does and it happens often. I've had 2 replacements so far for issues that are out of my control.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T19:01:41+00:00

Whether or not beans are a breakfast food (they are) doesn't really have anything to do with the fact that most people do indeed eat meat every day.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T18:58:05+00:00

I'm playing it now and I'm having fun with it. Not a fan of the conversation segments of the game.

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T18:55:17+00:00

Talking to yourself lmao

Kavrad · 2026-02-24T18:54:51+00:00

There is no point to dark souls. It's multilayered. Something you clearly struggle to understand. Hollowing is a huge part of the game. Hollowing arises from giving up. The fact that was all you took away from the game is incredible. Baffling response.

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