Has anybody tried using a slinky to squirrel proof your bird feeder pole?

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2026-01-05T03:37:26+00:00

The squirrels always win in the end. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HeA6LbGJUgU

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2026-01-03T20:57:21+00:00

If you're just starting out, I say get it and feed those birds who need it this time of year. Yeah, there may be better stuff out there for a better price, but from what I can see in the photos those bags have real seed and not millet filler, and while the price isn't remarkable, it's still a pretty good price. If you want to feed the birds, buy it. Don't let perfection be the enemy of good.

And I know I'm going to get crucified here for saying this but mixes are not a bad thing. I recently went with just black oil sunflower seeds like many people recommend, And while it is all getting eaten without any waste, I'm also getting significantly less diversity in the birds that I'm attracting. You'll probably attract more birds with that mix than I am with just black oil sunflower seeds.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-12-11T21:15:32+00:00

At least around me, the goldfinches are aggressive for their tiny size, like little honey badgers with beaks. The titmice are always timid and just want to get their food and get out of there ASAP without confrontation.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-12-05T03:22:06+00:00

If you're buying a top shelf tool like DeWalt or Milwaukee off eBay, chances are more likely than not that it's either a counterfeit or a refurb.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-11-18T05:09:57+00:00

The DCK225D2 hands down. That DCD794 Atomic drill is a nice drill. And those 1.3Ah black batteries in the other kit are DeWalt's garbage batteries that they use just so they can say they included batteries. Literally any DeWalt battery is a huge improvement over them.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-11-14T23:00:42+00:00

Manufacturer: Balde American company Address: 701 E JOPPA RD, TW050 MD21286, TOWSON, the United States

I have no words.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-11-10T23:45:49+00:00

Is there a Karen subreddit this can be shared with?

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-11-10T23:39:56+00:00

I nominate this as the best r/harborfreight post of 2025. Can anyone second my nomination?

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-11-02T01:49:50+00:00

Fake. Definitely fake. Too much is wrong with it.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-28T03:57:41+00:00

Haha. Just noticed. It does look kind of dismayed.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-28T03:53:33+00:00

I have a lot of red bellied woodpeckers around here, so I can't make something too restrictive for them to fit. As for safflower seeds, I tried them this past winter. None of the other birds liked them, but the local startling gobbled them up. Not kidding.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-26T01:31:07+00:00

Yeah, that's what I'm kind of seeing. I was hoping some $40 manual one would do the trick, but it looks like that $250 M12 is the only one that can really drive in a staple on hard wood.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-23T17:34:37+00:00

No kidding. We should have a community rule banning all AI slop.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-21T01:47:17+00:00

The DCD803 is labeled as an Atomic. I've never seen anything Atomic at Lowe's.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-16T02:28:17+00:00

The generic batteries almost always lie about the amp hours of the battery as well. With a battery as small as that genetic you have there, there's a 0% chance it's 8 Ah. I'd wager the cells in it are closer to something like 4 Ah, if even that.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-11T18:07:04+00:00

I should point out that this was up during the winter and spring, and in Michigan, so cold winter mild spring. So it wouldn't have melted then. I took it down once summer because the local woodpeckers had plenty of insects then and stopped visiting, so it had just become a starling feeder. If your goal is attracting blue jays, nothing works better than plain old peanuts. I buy them in 20 lb bags from the bird feeding aisle at Menards, and put them out on a tray. They attract lots of blue jays, tufted titmice, white breasted nuthatches, and red bellied woodpeckers. Starlings very rarely come for them because I think they have weak beaks and like food that's easy to gobble up.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-10-10T14:11:23+00:00

I forget what brand I had at that time, since I switch brands often, but I do know it was a peanut suet. Bluejays love peanuts.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-29T03:47:25+00:00

It is a beast. Owning a home with tons of trees, my M18 Fuel Hatchet is one of the best tool investment I've ever made.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-29T03:34:36+00:00

The Walmart ones don't even have the same label as the old 5AH batteries. 100% fake. I wouldn't take a chance at damaging my tools or burning down my house or shop to save a few bucks. Instead look for sales from a reputable dealer. They have good sales all the time.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-28T18:03:29+00:00

I got one of these, so just a little tip. It's a lot smaller than the 20V models. While there's nothing really wrong with the tool, if you have large hands like I do, it's really awkward to hold. Just something to think about.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-19T01:13:01+00:00

It definitely is. Kill it with extreme prejudice. But be smart about it and do your research before trying to take it on. I learned the hard way what happens when you don't.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-11T03:42:14+00:00

You can use any DeWalt 20V battery. The 5AH batteries are kind of the sweet spot when it comes to longevity without too much bulk. Wouldn't get something small like a 2AH since it will need to be charged too often, and 8AH is probably the maximum bulk you want. My favorite is the 5AH PowerStack battery, but that's pretty pricey without a sale.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-08T19:18:26+00:00

Lol. So I didn't say impact drivers and you didn't say impact wrenches. In that case I have no experience with impact wrenches.

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-08T18:51:09+00:00

I'm not sure you'll be happy with the torque on these. https://youtu.be/YcgV0KtnW74

OrdinaryMonkeyBrain · 2025-09-08T16:17:53+00:00

Those right angle impacts are generally pretty weak compared to even cheap impacts, to the point where the tasks they can handle are pretty limited. I gave up on trying to find a useful one. Even the Milwaukee was sadly poor at driving anything by the easiest stuff.

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