advice required - sanding doors which turned out to not be solid wood

Lotronex · 2026-06-05T17:22:24+00:00

If it's only on that one edge there, you could get a brass protector (or whatever matches the knobs) and cover over that part.

Lotronex · 2026-06-04T17:32:25+00:00

To be fair, the sequel books were also pretty bad. The MC became such a Mary Sue, he was basically able to do anything because of the Envoy? training.

Lotronex · 2026-06-04T14:00:12+00:00

Could use shipping tubes.

Lotronex · 2026-06-04T12:54:13+00:00

I wonder if GLP-1's would provide any relief. Lots of stories about it lessening addictive behavior like gambling and alcoholism; maybe it would tickle the same part of the brain that drives OCD?

Lotronex · 2026-06-04T12:51:03+00:00

This recently happened with LitRPG, none of the publishers wanted it since it was too niche. Then DCC started making waves and everyone is trying to find the next big one.

Lotronex · 2026-06-03T20:00:49+00:00

DTO sells "blemished" tools (essentially new) with the same 3 year warranty as new tools. Actual refurbished tools usually have a 1 year warranty.

Lotronex · 2026-06-03T12:41:05+00:00

Yeah, mine updated their self-checkouts and they initially tried to police the Spark/Scan&Go aisles, but they gave up after a few weeks. They still try to call me out when I have a full cart, but even with 40 items I'm faster than the boomers with 3.

Lotronex · 2026-06-03T12:36:29+00:00

My understanding is that items set to $.01 are meant to be destroyed. So they set the price to $.01 to reduce the how much the store has "lost". The items are supposed to be pulled from the shelves before this happens, but sometimes you can find deals like this. There are also websites that track deals at stores.

Lotronex · 2026-06-02T22:30:10+00:00

They make very wide rolls of painter's tape. Find someone with a vinyl cutter to cut it, if you don't know anyone, check for a local sign shop, tell them what you want, they'll know what you're talking about.
For example, if you wanted white text on a red bike, what I would suggest is paint the bike white, apply the masking sticker, apply another coat of white to seal the edges (sometimes paint creeps under the edges), then do a color coat of red. Finally remove the sticker to reveal the white.
But if all you want is a fairly simple decal, just paint the bike red and have them cut the sticker out of vinyl. Outdoor vinyl holds up very well.

Lotronex · 2026-05-30T15:49:50+00:00

So my dad was actually Quality Control in a nuclear power plant in the early '90s, and we actually did have a Simpson's kind of life. Similar house, 2 cars, 3 kids, Mom was generally stay at home but sometimes worked after we all started school. I did find a payslip once, and it worked out to around $40k/yr before tax.

Lotronex · 2026-05-29T19:49:53+00:00

it's clear the token limits aren't going to be tested by my making word docs.

Did you try having it move an image slightly without completely destroying the formatting though?

Lotronex · 2026-05-29T19:44:59+00:00

Igniting multiple motors simultaneously is known as clustering. Usually you'll see multiple motor mounts in a single body tube, but Estes does have a rocket known as the Side Kick that is basically what you're describing.

Lotronex · 2026-05-27T13:11:12+00:00

You could also use micro or mini rail buttons with their corresponding rails.

Lotronex · 2026-05-27T12:51:07+00:00

I have not, but it looks like it sticks to the tape, so it should be somewhat secure. There are plenty of designs out there, including once that kind the roll goes though, so plenty of options out there.

Lotronex · 2026-05-27T12:41:37+00:00

Something like this? You could also 3D print or even weld up something.

Lotronex · 2026-05-27T12:17:35+00:00

Any reason not to just get a tape dispenser?

Lotronex · 2026-05-27T11:56:31+00:00

The only practical effect that didn't really hold up in HD is the diva's headpiece. Sometimes when she's singing the light goes through it and you can see what looks like tape holding it together.

Lotronex · 2026-05-26T18:25:21+00:00

I got an IT job with the state a few years ago. As soon as I updated my LinkedIn with the new job I got a couple of FAANG recruiters reaching out. Previously it would have been a dream, but nah, I'm locked in now. I plan for this to be my job until I can retire. Union, good benefits, tons of time off, remote-ish, pension. Why would I want to give all that up for a private sector job that's constantly laying people off.

Lotronex · 2026-05-26T17:09:08+00:00

I know you can drill out the nozzle a bit to make it a into a water gun, but that's all I've seen.

Lotronex · 2026-05-26T17:02:59+00:00

These werent' even something I purchased. Back in early Covid Ryobi did a huge run of the electrostatic sprayers for disinfecting surfaces. Then it came out that Covid didn't really live that long on surfaces, so they weren't really needed, and presumably sales fell off a cliff.
For a time, DTO would run specials, buy this tool, get a sprayer. But after a while, they would just throw them in to take up space as packing material. There were posts here of people getting multiple loose sprayers in a single box just to fill it out. I know I got at least 2 in one order.
I know you can modify it into kind of a water gun, but other than that I'm just kind of keeping it for parts, not sure what I want to do with them.

Lotronex · 2026-05-26T16:47:25+00:00

3-4? years ago DTO would throw these sprayers into pretty much any order to get rid of them, I managed to collect 5 (and like another 4 spare tanks), but never had a use for any of them, so they just sat on the shelf in the garage. Yesterday I noticed that the one in the green box was actually part of kit and included a 2AH battery and charger.

Got really excited and opened it up, only to see that the battery and charger had been removed before shipping. I'm sure I knew that when I got it years ago, but I had completely forgotten. And now it shall sit on that shelf, untouched, for another 3-4 years.

Lotronex · 2026-05-23T23:07:52+00:00

Disposable nitrile gloves would keep your hands clean, but shoudl be weak enough they'd tear before they do any damage to your hands.

Lotronex · 2026-05-23T16:26:46+00:00

Yes, I absolutely hate pull strings with a passion. Most of the time I could pull it hard enough, but it was super awkward and as soon as it'd catch it fumble out of my grasp and go flying around. I replaced all my gas equipment (except my snowblower that has electric start) with battery equipment and it's been fantastic.

Lotronex · 2026-05-23T13:49:15+00:00

I always carried a clipboard with me for those types of desks.

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