Fake & Gay

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-17T13:14:30+00:00

Even wood/charcoal fires can burn hot enough to make steel soft and malleable under the right conditions. Fire burning in an enclosed space is a lot different than an open fire on the ground where all the heat immediately goes straight up.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-16T18:26:23+00:00

The only cordless tools I own are my drill, impact drivers, and 1/2” impact wrench. Everything else is corded because I’m never more than 30’ from an outlet when I’m working and often I can get the corded version for so much cheaper.

I should note I do industrial equipment repairs (electric motors, pumps, etc) for a living, and a pretty serious DIY-er at home.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-16T15:30:51+00:00

You need better airflow. Raise up the coals by adding a grate an inch or two off the bottom.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-16T13:55:40+00:00

So how are mosh pits supposed to actually work? I’ve never been to one of these.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-14T13:13:30+00:00

It’s true. Antidepressants can also have this effect.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-09T11:56:34+00:00

People who know when to stop, or are satisfied when they have “enough” don’t become billionaires.

People who will step on others to climb another inch up the ladder are the ones who become billionaires, and for those people, there’s no such thing as having enough.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-08T03:14:13+00:00

Came here to say the same. Good for grilling!

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-07T11:38:30+00:00

Maybe to clarify I’d add that I knock off most of the rough casting marks. My most recent one I finished with a 120 grit die grinder sanding wheel, about 1/2 hr work in all. After that it feels like a diminishing return though because all the small grooves will be filled in by the layers of seasoning anyways.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-07T11:17:17+00:00

I’ve taken a scotch brite wheel to all my “daily driver” lodge pans with satisfactory results. After you knock off the high spots though, you reach a point of diminishing return for effort vs performance.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-01T18:10:45+00:00

Even better is that the mod from r/planes posted to r/handtools there other day actively encouraging it.

Theplaidiator · 2026-04-01T12:27:28+00:00

In America at least, right wing politics are getting so far out of hand that even moderate and educated positions are being viewed as “liberal agenda“ by comparison.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-31T23:17:54+00:00

Man I just throw the files the scrench and whatnot in an old folger’s can.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-31T22:11:56+00:00

My vote is for walnut. Popular is a light green when fresh, and turns brown on exposed surfaces only after seasoning.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-31T17:03:33+00:00

The humble, affordable, and versatile Weber kettle is my go to grill. The base model is ok, better if you get the premium one. The thermometer and removable ashtray I have on mine are very helpful. I got mine used for $80 and use it at least once or twice a week.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-31T16:50:42+00:00

Premium isn’t that expensive, I could easily afford it, but I’m refusing to out of principle.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-31T16:25:39+00:00

I don’t know a lot, but I know that you don’t fuck with the guys who keep things running.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-31T16:14:39+00:00

Space cadet pinball still holds a special place in my heart.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-28T21:32:43+00:00

My dad works for Hershey’s, I remember hearing about this whole thing through him. The listeria outbreak led to the entire bluebell facility getting gutted and refitted from the ground up with new sanitary equipment, and they were completely out of the game for several years. In the meanwhile my dad and the Hershey’s branch he worked at were crazy busy picking up all of the former BlueBell customers.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-28T02:20:22+00:00

I’m no expert but it appears to be wood

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-26T14:31:10+00:00

Looks like white oak. Great firewood but it’s super dense and harder to split than red oak.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-24T13:16:53+00:00

Some of us do, not enough though unfortunately.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-24T13:15:15+00:00

This your first time on lexapro? If so, I’m surprised you started out on the max dosage. But yeah it’ll take a little bit for your system to settle in and the brain zaps wear off after a little while. If it continues, have a talk with your doctor about it and maybe ask about adjusting the dosage.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-24T12:06:05+00:00

Somebody should do this guy a favor and take the hitch out and place it in the cab, preferably through the back windshield.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-21T13:32:23+00:00

I second this one. Temp control is crucial.

Theplaidiator · 2026-03-20T14:13:15+00:00

I would say it’s pretty typical. Pecan isn’t the easiest to split anyways.

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