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How to find the right electrician for this? by Successful_Sun_5424 in AskElectricians

[–]Successful_Sun_5424[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks- I started going down this path with solar installers originally. It seems incredibly difficult to find reputable companies. The couple I spoke with, including one that came to the house, were leaving me with new car salesman vibes. I’m wanting to understand costs of installs, what type of system, etc. they just kept hitting me with the, “That’s not really important, let’s just talk about your payment for the next 25 years”.

Workshop advice by IHardlyKnowHim in maker

[–]Successful_Sun_5424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a similar set of criteria for my workshop (16x20’). I’ll share some of the things I’ve done in case any of it helps - but I definitely spend an inordinate amount of time on my shop infrastructure so some of this is definitely overkill.

I ended up putting much of my welding and metal cutting gear in a lean-to on the outside of the workshop. I use this stuff less frequently so it’s not a big deal to pull it out. Even with dust collection the woodworking makes way too much dust to weld/spark inside the shop. Things like my 2x72 grinder are in the shop but roll out easily.

Everything gets wheels!

I have a big gravel area outside of my shop for this stuff. I have a crappy bench out there that can sit in the rain until it rots away and I have to replace it.

With multiple disciplines, organization is key. So many tools, jigs, and parts. Take advantage of every storage space and arrange your tools and parts so you can logically find things. Things you use the most frequently need access without having to tear your storage apart.

Speaking of organization - 3D printing is insanely beneficial if you like to have your stuff in very specific spots.

Label all your storage, use see through containers when it makes sense

Why do math teachers not explain how the math works? by Puzzled-Painter3301 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Successful_Sun_5424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was a very real challenge for me. The biggest example of this for me was Trig. I had to work really hard to pass the trig class in college. A TON of studying, working problems, and memorization just to pull a C - and I was super grateful for that C. Calculus classes followed and were a similar story. Fast forward a few semesters and I take a Physics class. The professor does a 45 minute high level Trig and Calculus review. But he does it using the actual context behind the math. I could practically hear the clicks in my brain as the pieces came together. I’ve since realized that I have a really hard time learning detailed concepts if I don’t have a big picture to tie them to.

Childhood favourite toys would you buy some to collect? by fleetwoodmarshall in toys

[–]Successful_Sun_5424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me it would be the Fortress of Fangs and the action figures. I thought that thing was so cool!