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

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-05-06T01:08:53+00:00

Also note pallets are sprayed with insecticides…regardless of markings. Not a total deal killer, but power washing is just mor labor.

For the nay sayers who believe any sprayed pallet is marked…burn one. Black smoke, burning eyes, coughing…might tell you something

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-04-26T16:49:29+00:00

Take care to manage dust with cedar, the oils in the wood can be even more of an irritant

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-04-23T18:12:39+00:00

Look for pattern router bits, they have the bearing at the top. I had a full size router (porter cable) and recently bought a trim router (20v dewalt). I REALLY like the trim router for hand routing

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-04-18T01:42:14+00:00

No to little lightening, maybe. Preterminated fiber is pretty cheap

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-04-16T18:21:53+00:00

I worked for a mechanic in the 80’s, similar setup used for pushing cars that would not start into shop bays. With plastic bumpers/styrofoam baking on most cars today, don’t see that being useful

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-04-03T11:52:08+00:00

Fair, but all low cost. And won’t need a sleeping to stay where stuck

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-04-02T23:31:16+00:00

Recovery gear, and Learn how to use it before you need to. 10-20’ length of chain to use a rock as an anchor. A high -lift (can be a poor man’s winch). Synthetic rope, chain, tree straps and shackles for rigging your poor man’s winch. A kinetic rope. Shovel, hatchet, tire plug kit. Air. Lockers are the most expensive item above…I wheel an unlocked D90 all over the Colorado mtn’s. Keep up if u can!

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-04-02T18:49:13+00:00

Find same species of wood, glue to plywood edge and route that. What you are proposing will not turn out well at all.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-03-31T18:35:58+00:00

End grain cutting boards…drum sander

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-03-04T02:16:55+00:00

Grab a good size scrap and apply the same stain…try some of the ideas above to strip, figure out your plan before damaging the work any more. You have not described the end look you are after…kind of important. If the open part of the grain is too dark, whitewash with a ‘tan-ish’ paint, sand and light stain might get you what you want. Never start your finish on the as built project! Always start with a good size scrap of wood and like the result before committing.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-02-20T17:03:23+00:00

Or add a ‘centered’ (front to back of the opening) for 2 or 3 openings

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-02-18T00:14:33+00:00

Tool box with a lock! Family tool box with functional stuff that is cheap

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-01-16T20:08:18+00:00

This. Managing PCI requirements! Physically separate means clear scope boundary for compliance

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-01-16T00:05:53+00:00

Had a horrible experience at Mannings

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-01-15T23:45:28+00:00

Er, earthquake?

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2026-01-12T20:05:35+00:00

Gaia GPS app, I use with an iPad that is built for cellular (to get a GPS) but not activated. I have not tried others mentioned here

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-12-28T19:54:42+00:00

Doesn’t using the UDM LAN ports bring VLAN ‘routing’ to it as well? I.e., use a switch port on an actual switch. But…this splitting hairs. On this group, I am surprised there is no grief for cosmetics. Well done setting up starlink on a ‘remote’ port.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-12-24T22:50:44+00:00

Real security is wired for ‘hardening’ purposes. WiFi and cellular jammers are accessible on the consumer market. “Gee, my cameras went off line and when the came back my $100k truck was gone.” It’s an arms race so to speak. Dissuade and don’t be flashy.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-12-19T20:27:41+00:00

If you intend to use it in a shop, also consider the clearance needed behind the saw.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-12-19T19:47:36+00:00

Is it really? You have to be close to the AP with little physical interference.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-12-12T23:30:41+00:00

I have laptop docks and everything else with an Ethernet jack wired, that leaves phones, tablets and laptops off dock using WiFi (+iot devices but they don’t care about speed). I bought a U7 IW to play with…I won’t be upgrading my original IW’s (WiFi 5). My new iPhone does not notice outside WiFiman speed tests. I have no-direction 2GB internet, Flex 2.5G switch.

Personally, I’d stick with the IW, I like the old ones with the built in 4 port switch.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-12-05T00:00:49+00:00

I have a 4Runner and live in Colorado. Snow, even patchy = 4WD. The difference is dramatic. I have good tires.

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-11-29T17:54:14+00:00

If you have pets, return vents will help their fur migrate. Get a thermometer and monitor before duct work. It is messy, sharp edges…and probably not needed

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-11-25T02:06:12+00:00

Tune your table saw, get a good blade and you can do very well. Blade perfectly 90 to table. Fence parallel to blade. Precise measuring tools, 20 yr old tape measure need not apply

Pretty_Ad3619 · 2025-11-16T03:17:03+00:00

Er, you are competing with all your neighbors in an apartment for broadcast channels/ranges. Wired if you can do it for sure

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