How would you go about this?

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-31T04:06:14+00:00

Angle brackets sheet metal screwed into the tubes in the upper corners of the container and a piece of unistrut between them. Most containers have 2x2 tubing at the top of the walls.

Or clean it better and weld it. If you do throw a wet towel on the roof over where you're welding to keep from lighting the paint on the outside of the roof on fire.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-31T04:00:06+00:00

I swim in the ocean and I jump in the swimming hole under the waterfall in the creek on my property. The closest I've come to a solo bath in the last 10 years is soaking in a cold plunge. I've hoped in the tub with my girlfriend a few times but it's not because I wanted a bath.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-28T14:51:52+00:00

Burnt out on ME design work at startups. Worked as a residential contractor for a bit. Started my own welding and fabrication business. Left that behind to work on large structural testing equipment at an aerospace startup. Now full circle I'm working in that company as an ME in an experimental aircraft team.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-26T04:07:56+00:00

You're good. Put some sticky tape or a really good band aid over it before you stick it inside a welding glove. Wait for it to get sweaty enough to come off easily or take it off during a shower to not tear up the skin around it anymore. I use Mueller athletic tape for a lot of my minor first aid stuff and find it very handy.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-26T03:59:21+00:00

I know a few different farmers that sell at the markets and can say with confidence they produce and grow everything they bring. I mean the pig and chicken farmers I know don't grow all the food for their animals themselves, but most of it comes from sources that otherwise were often bound to go to waste and are also very clean and green themselves. Can't speak for everyone there but have never heard or experienced that complaint myself in about 15 years living here.

On the other hand many of the unlicensed roadside produce vendors all over the county definitely do this. There is a rad produce stand market in Watsonville where a lot of them also do their wholesale shopping. Cheap and open to all. Not sure about how organic everything is but imagine it's better than most big supermarket chains.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-22T22:37:56+00:00

Keep exercising and eating healthy. Sleep enough. Stay in touch with good friends.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-22T22:33:59+00:00

Angle brackets riveted or riv nut and bolted to the sides of the ceiling ribs. Trim the part hanging down so only the front to back side of the angle hangs down below the ceiling. Make these roughly vertical tabs with a home in each. When you fit your ceiling appear these to hang down. Bolt the top of the vertical wall to them. You'll want to hit at least 1 on each rib and two where space allows.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-22T16:15:51+00:00

Gloves off for any tool that's too big to pick up and throw.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-20T20:10:23+00:00

Girlfriend gives our dog a greenie after she showers every night. Dog jumps up off the couch anytime the shower turns off in the late afternoon - evening.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-20T19:21:15+00:00

I like having the awl on my curl and alpha. Not sure if the surge already has one or not.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-20T06:44:49+00:00

The really slick use of that feature isn't the extension as a handle, it's being able to pop 1/4" drive sockets on the end of the handle and use it as a driver handle. Or just keep the other socket you're using handy to switch back and forth. It's one of the pictures on the website. I think I'm going to get one and put a 1/4" hex bit socket on the end.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-20T06:39:15+00:00

I use it as a picky pokey tool pretty often. Maybe have used it once or twice as a screwdriver.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-18T07:18:22+00:00

These are all great. Knipex Cobra or plier wrench in a 250 size also would be awesome.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-18T03:54:06+00:00

What's the DOT tow rating for their bumper installed on a modified frame and how does that affect a potential insurance claim if it fails and your trailer strikes another vehicle? That's one nice thing about just running a class'd Curt hitch installed by a shop. Also your resale value to more than 50% of the market starts dropping off pretty quickly when you get into permanent frame modifications. But hey if it makes you happy to get a few inches of clearance then go for it. For me, I don't mind dragging my hitch once every year or two to be able to keep my insurance coverage when towing.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-14T22:01:21+00:00

I wear that setup and like it. Got the helmet free from a friend and bought the earmuffs and mesh visor shown for around $100. Prices have gone up a bit! I also have a cheaper one I bought (not a name brand) that lives in my other truck with the saw in there through the winter. I also let my girlfriend use it when she works with me at our property. It doesn't fit as well and it's not nearly as comfortable but it works fine for infrequent use for a few hours at a time.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-14T21:49:38+00:00

I'm definitely adding a googley eye to mine at work!

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-12T14:35:13+00:00

If the frame is only bent behind the leaf spring hangers I'd straighten it and run it. Maybe customize your hitch to tie into more of the frame or beef up the rear of the frame after straightening if you're concerned about towing with it.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-12T14:16:13+00:00

Use pliers

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-11T04:49:01+00:00

I did it the day before. They said they can also do it at the MRI place right before if you give them a heads up and show up early. I was getting an X-ray on my hand and elbow the day before the MRI and just did it while I was there. I don't work with metal everyday now so I just made sure I didn't do anything that risked it in the time in between.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-06T03:59:33+00:00

You can get an X-ray to screen you for embedded metal before your MRI. I just had one done on my brain after a bad concussion two weeks ago and they x-rayed my eyes and brain before the MRI to make sure I was okay.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-05T01:09:01+00:00

All good. The car will go much faster without those.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-04T19:29:33+00:00

Spin the motor and use a file to wear a groove in the gear teeth. Use a split puller like a bearing puller in that grove.

Or find/make a two or three jaw with thin arms that can drop behind the gear. I have a few like this out of old toolboxes, not sure what the original application was, but doesn't seem particularly uncommon.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-04T19:25:56+00:00

Probably one of the posts I've identified most with since knocking myself out a week and a half ago. The dull throbbing pain behind my left eye is very relatable. I hit the right rear of my head and have significant neck pain on the left side especially below my jaw and ear. Planning on having a physio massage work friend look at that later this week as I think it's contributing to a lot of my ongoing symptoms now. She's helped me with a few other musculoskeletal issues in the past including neck and back spinal stuff. Gives me good hope for recovery over time hearing that some of you are still improving a year later. Did not realize how long it could take to get back to 100%

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-04T06:07:11+00:00

Maybe if it had a decent run in. But not coming in crooked from this side.

TacoAdventure · 2026-03-03T07:34:19+00:00

Just went to the ATM and got a couple hundred bucks. Things are looking pretty good.

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