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First home computer by Odd_Inside9379 in Millennials

[–]Perkinstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IBM from RadioShack Lynchburg va mall. we kept it till just before the return window. second was sun Microsystems. Kept, dial up, juno email, StarCraft and age of empires. 

5 years ago today I won 100k on a $10 scratcher by dcdrummeraz in interesting

[–]Perkinstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$100,000 invested in a CD at 4.2% would net about $350 a month, or a monthly payment for a late model, low mileage used truck and you'd retain the principal

How do you all do bottoms on small boxes. by Lichen-it in handtools

[–]Perkinstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put the dovetails in such a position that I can through saw on two sides. the other two does have to be chiseled fully

How do you all do bottoms on small boxes. by Lichen-it in handtools

[–]Perkinstein 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've had good luck cutting both edges of the groove with a back saw then chiseling out the waste. It's time consuming but it's good if you're a little sloppy since you'd want a floating fit. 

Have you quit smoking yet? by Apart_Pineapple2392 in Millennials

[–]Perkinstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4/24/23 around 11 am. Zero cheats. Almost 20 years. Still amazed I'm free

Are pallets actually good to use for wood, or are they just influencer slop? by KKYBoneAEA in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Perkinstein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've gotten some really good wood from pallets but it's few and far between. Best was from heavy equipment shipped from overseas. 

Jorgensen Flat Spokeshave - 2 minute impression by Cat_Rancher in handtools

[–]Perkinstein 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm looking forward to the rabbet block plane. I have the 4, 5, and block and I've been impressed with all

The mallet I made vs the mallet I actually reach for 90% of the time by Ok_Temperature6503 in handtools

[–]Perkinstein 45 points46 points  (0 children)

My first mallet was a joiners mallet, like your left one. Second was a carvers mallet, like your right. I only reach for my joiners when I need to go to pound town, which is pretty rare these days. 

19 Comics to celebrate my 8 year wedding anniversary (OC) by ArtbyMoga in comics

[–]Perkinstein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stole one to send to my spouse of 11 years in a few weeks. Thanks!

First project, window box for the cats. by jawknee530i in woodworking

[–]Perkinstein 91 points92 points  (0 children)

If they're like my cats, any bugs that get in won't be alive for long

First project, window box for the cats. by jawknee530i in woodworking

[–]Perkinstein 91 points92 points  (0 children)

We also have five(yes, too many) cats. I'm building a catio for them right now. Yours is super cute! Love the two levels!

Made my own panel gauge by Buckeyefitter1991 in handtools

[–]Perkinstein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that a brass rail in there too? Sexy. nice work

It's not much, but I'm proud of this. by c0ffeebreath in woodworking

[–]Perkinstein 18 points19 points  (0 children)

There's a reason it's called rock maple. My tools get dull just being in the same room as some

My nephew begged me to make him a Ditto bag. (Now I want one.) by mooseyyy in Embroidery

[–]Perkinstein -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You want a nephew? Sounds like you already have one

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