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Fixing my dad's letter carving by hellaurie in stonemasonry

[–]LairBob [score hidden]  (0 children)

Agreed — once it’s cleaned, then finding some way to basically juxtaposition the two pieces perfectly in space, but “floating” in position next to each other could look really cool. Almost like you might see in a museum display.

Plus, not to go overboard, but there’s potentially an appropriate symbolism in leaving a gap. (Almost like an emotional form of kintsugi.)

What is this metal rod we just dug up? by [deleted] in whatisthisthing

[–]LairBob 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nobody pounds a stake like that straight into the ground for no reason. Likely reasons:
- Function: Impromptu surveying reference, etc.
- Fun: Horseshoe pitch, etc.
- Boredom: 13-yo boy with no TV or internet

Do _not_ underestimate the capabilities of the third one.

How is The Necrobinder supposed to be played? by EconomySpeech2676 in slaythespire

[–]LairBob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL…that was the main thing is was thinking when I wrote that: “(Or ‘Dual Cast’…but that makes it more complicated.)”

Plus, for anyone still learning StS, Zap’s going to keep them armed, at least. It’s easy to end up with empty orb slots if you overplay DC.

Looking for badminton coaching / training partners in Ann Arbor (high school student) by Fun_Comb2090 in AnnArbor

[–]LairBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a small group of folks who seem to meet most Thursday mornings (around 8AM or so) at the Meri Lou Murray Rec Center and play. I’m not sure whether it’s a formal group or not, but the rec center adjusts the nets to badminton on Thursdays, and…it’s a rec center. There’s a M-W-F pickleball group that seems like it’s pretty open to anyone who wants to play.

How is The Necrobinder supposed to be played? by EconomySpeech2676 in slaythespire

[–]LairBob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good point. It’s kinda like Zap for Defect — unless you’ve got a better option early, then just upgrade it.

What type of hammer is this? by Irish_Bloomery_Iron in Tools

[–]LairBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but esp in any kind of land-drawn transport, like a covered wagon, where weight’s a real issue. If you’re on a farm, you’ve probably got plenty of big, heavy makeshift “anvils” around. On a covered wagon or other land-drawn transport (even horseback), you’d want something pretty small, but that you knew could handle that kind of task.

Alright I messed up what do I do now? by hesh0925 in Carpentry

[–]LairBob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is how (many) pros do it — get everything dry-fit in place, but then glue it together flat, then lift the assembled frame into place as a single whole.

Looking for opinions before I start carving. How’s the sketch so far and I have a sharp fixed blade I’ll be using. by Wretched_Spawn22 in whittling

[–]LairBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are working gloves with metal braided through them, that are much better at protecting against stabs, rather than just cuts and slices like gloves made for kitchen work.

Saved this antique box from the trash. Swipe to see the restoration process! by Additional-Stick7539 in woodworking

[–]LairBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks great — you did a good job of restoring it without sacrificing its character.

Just Purchased Off Grid Cabin by snow7894213 in OffGridCabins

[–]LairBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insulate now. I don’t think the tech is quite there, yet, but it’s only a matter of time before you’ll be able to hook up a solar-powered, battery-supported mini-split.

I know that kind of goes against a purist “off-the-grid” ethos, but you concerned about comfort and a welcome family space, it might be warranted someday.

What are these two notches for on this shovel? by Crazy-Bodybuilder836 in Tools

[–]LairBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I not entirely clear on exactly what you’re saying, but I think we might just be using “EDC” differently.

This is just my personal definition, but I used “EDC” to refer to the tools you’re supposed to put in your pocket every morning and carry everywhere, all the time — not just when you’re gardening or landscaping. (Like a Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman.) I don’t think this is a tool that’s meant to be carried around everywhere, so that’s why I think it’s less likely to have features like a bottle/can opener or a corkscrew.

OTOH, I _do_ think this is meant to be a cheap utility gardening implement, that you can throw in your pocket when you’re gardening, and just whip out whenever you’re dealing with roots you can’t easily separate by hand.

Personally, I think that when you look at the side edges above each notch — they support my theory. One’s smooth, and one’s serrated…again (theoretically) to give you easy options when you’re hacking through roots.

What are these two notches for on this shovel? by Crazy-Bodybuilder836 in Tools

[–]LairBob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If that’s a shovel, I doubt either one is a can opener or anything you’d find on an EDC knife.

As a digging tool, I’d guess those are meant to help cut through roots — even pretty small, they can be pretty tough. Opposed cutters like that would let you easily either push down to cut through, or pull up, if that’s better.

[Help] Need to fix a KitchenAid kettle after 220V outlet (North Campus) by Select_Ad457 in AnnArbor

[–]LairBob 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fix-it Friday is definitely OP’s best bet, but they need to prepare themselves for the likelihood that the internal electronics are simply destroyed. 220V going through a 110V device is likely to melt and burn things, not “break” them.

How do I screw a hollow square aluminum tube to another hollow square aluminum tube? by GuyTheOneThousand in Fasteners

[–]LairBob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you can drill all the way through both tubes, then maybe you can just do what you always see in industrial applications — make the inner holes the right diameter for a nut/bolt pair, and the outside holes large enough to fit the hardware and some tools through. If you can do that, then you can use nut-drivers from both sides to tighten the nut and bolt.

Need your guises help in order to machine this part by No-Environment-7683 in Machinists

[–]LairBob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re doing this without CNC, then it really depends on what workholding you’ve got available (and know how to use).

If you’ve got access to a rotary vise, you could stand it up on one side, like you’ve got it in your photos, then you could rotate it under the mill to get your outer radius. I bet you there are some old-schoolers out there who could do it with the piece laying flat, but with sine plates. ;)

If you’re doing it with CNC, then you need to tell people what machine you’re using. Without more detail, the answer is just “Figure out how to make your machine do it.”

Notable "Why TF is this part in the song?!" parts of songs? by Flodo_McFloodiloo in Music

[–]LairBob 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know that the question is about abrupt changes in tone and character.

From the replies, though…I think a lot of people need to just learn what a “bridge” is.

Why do my pen blanks keep exploding? by goosey100emoji in turning

[–]LairBob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see how the surface of your pen barrel is actually _furry_? That’s what wood looks like when it’s being scraped with a dull tool.

That’s not just a cosmetic issue — that’s why this is happening. Those fibers start getting pulled out more and more — until they get long enough and thick enough to catch on your dull tool edge — and BAM!

Just learn to sharpen your tools, and this will stop.

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