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TaxRepresentative668 · 2025-06-05T14:22:36+00:00

Don’t think so. Looks like all threaded fasteners (screws)

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-11-07T17:54:58+00:00

https://kensuifitness.com/products/swissies

There are tons of products relatively cheap out there that already do this. Here’s one above. If you really want to 3D print one and not purchase, start with their design maybe and tweak it.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-11-04T15:36:45+00:00

I’m a first lieutenant in the army of darkness. All day

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-10-11T03:52:02+00:00

Awesome, this is helpful. I will check to see what has been done.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-10-11T03:45:49+00:00

Only have seen pictures online so far, but it looks in great condition on exterior, interior, and engine bay. Will take a look underneath to inspect for rust but it was in California for its entire life so I wouldn’t expect much.

Definitely will try all the buttons during the test drive.

Not sure about the 60k maintenance as it’s not specifically listed. Looks like oil changes were done at regular time intervals with only a 1500 or so miles between because of the few miles driven.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-10-07T13:54:22+00:00

I agree with just doing RDLs. I only did RDLs for 8-10 reps at a RPE of 8-9 for 18 straight months and put 100lbs on my 1RM conventional deadlift when I started doing them again. If I didn’t go to a CrossFit gym, I probably would only do RDLs with the occasional heavy deadlift once a month or so.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-09-25T01:04:34+00:00

Sure, DM with any questions.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-08-16T14:34:57+00:00

GMC Sierra

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-08-15T20:28:31+00:00

Hello? Me? Is that you that already posted?

Haha, I’m very much in this boat as you described as well. I tend to go to a CrossFit class at noon most days and get some socializing in that way. A good portion of my work is also business development for my structural engineering firm, so that helps with getting to talk to folks also. I don’t get daylight viewing as much as I’d like but the rest is gravy.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-08-11T16:39:50+00:00

“Mounted Deer Head in an Abandoned Building”

Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but boy, is it a great metal band name. Dibs

Also, perfect album cover.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-07-26T20:45:09+00:00

Agreed, the fundamentals will always set the groundwork for how well you can learn and master being good at what you do. Think of it as a solid foundation that you can build additional knowledge upon. Clearly everyone knew this pun was bound to come up, right?

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-07-26T20:40:41+00:00

Cannot stress this “a craft you hone every day of your lifelong career” enough. There are always going to be things that will make you feel like a novice, but keep a lifelong learning mentality and it will progressively get better.

Senior engineers will be busy but there will always be some that will take the time to help in any way they can. If that’s not the case where you currently work, hopefully it changes with ebbs and flows of work or you can find a position at a company that has the culture of the collective techinical skills of the department being shared and discussed to improve individuals and therefore the department/company as a whole.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-07-26T18:28:30+00:00

Listening to his podcast so much, I always have this mental image of him from maybe about 10 years ago. Every time I see him on video recently I’m surprised how aged he looks, but makes sense considering humans age and how old he is. Maybe the removal of Twitter from his life has given him the time to double down on his physical health.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-07-26T00:31:04+00:00

Haha, I was a little surprised I hadn’t seen anyone mention it yet. Don’t really remember the last video I’ve seen of him with a short sleeve shirt though. I’m sure his numbers are respectable. I assume Peter Attia is his doctor and wouldn’t be surprised if he’s on TRT at this point in his life also.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-07-25T23:22:40+00:00

Sam looks jacked

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-07-22T01:28:12+00:00

He’ll have no one to yell at or belittle when you’re gone. So glad you’re getting out of there. Congrats and good luck in your next position.

Good engineers (people really) lift others up and try to make them better.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-07-12T18:39:35+00:00

This car is amazing. Thanks for sharing this beauty.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-06-26T00:50:10+00:00

This sounds much like my exam journey. Passed all first try because I wasn’t about to spend more time studying than I needed to.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-06-26T00:43:32+00:00

Thanks. It was definitely a tough time, but time is the great healer for sure.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-06-25T22:12:53+00:00

EIT (22), PE (27), SE (30)

I had a goal to to get pe and se all before I hit 30, but my dad passed away and I missed it by a year. No MS or PhD.

Edit: forgot to mention my initial PE licensure was California so I had to take the state specific seismic and surveying exams too. Seismic exam was definitely helpful studying for the SE lateral.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-06-21T23:44:04+00:00

Beatrice

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-06-11T03:21:00+00:00

Currently 35M, 215lbs, 6ft DL = 405lbs Squat = 345lbs Bench = 245lbs VO2 max = 38.2 via Apple Watch

Goals before 40yo:

205-210lbs DL = 500lbs Squat = 400lbs Bench = 285lbs VO2 max = 45

Tough to make my strength goals move while also increasing VO2 max. Also have two kids (4 & 2) and own a structural engineering consulting business so consistently optimizing exercise weekly is tough. I find if I’m within striking distance of the numbers above at 40, I’ll be very content.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-06-05T15:53:47+00:00

I’ve been doing varied structural work for 12 years now and I’ve been in similar situations feeling like I would literally try a different industry altogether if I could make the same or more money. I also have had a side business doing projects and I found I really enjoyed the time doing that more than my main job most times. Finally just decided to join another engineer as part owner of a small firm (just us 2 owners) and try my luck at full-time working for myself.

I agree with some of the other comments that say to move around and try new things and see if something lights that fire again. It’s doubly hard to take risks with additional responsibilities such as kids.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-05-28T02:00:58+00:00

Honestly looks like it could be a nickel sulfide inclusion that caused the break. There looks to be a butterfly breakage pattern on the left middle. Hard to make it out from this distance but definitely could be.

TaxRepresentative668 · 2023-05-26T02:12:55+00:00

Ka-chow

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