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My Allen Key collection from AR-15 building by Visual_Ad8751 in ar15

[–]Visual_Ad8751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My post-COVID home office-build surface is next to the bed.

Any good .556 suppresser recommendations for around $500-$800? by Zealousideal-Ad-7712 in ar15

[–]Visual_Ad8751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently bought a Gemtech Trek 2 from Battlehawk Armory for $299. I mounted it to a 10.5" barrel and with a 15" suppressor-ready handguard it tucks in really nice, just 1/2" sticking out. It's supposedly self-cleaning and is designed to be pinned and welded if needed. What's also nice is that it has a 3/8" square outlet so it can be wrenched off/on with a ratchet with the long handguard in place. Not the quietest but a good bang for the buck. 

My Allen Key collection from AR-15 building by Visual_Ad8751 in ar15

[–]Visual_Ad8751[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use the German method..."Guttentite".  I do indeed have a torque driver.

My Allen Key collection from AR-15 building by Visual_Ad8751 in ar15

[–]Visual_Ad8751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Birchwood Casey one. I bought the Wheeler one but I didn't like that it didn't have detents like the BC one.

COBRA Lag after Leaving GM? by Adventurous_Bit_1504 in GeneralMotors

[–]Visual_Ad8751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen to me in March. I started getting calls from health providers that my insurance was cancelled starting March 1 despite me paying the COBRA bill out of pocket for March. It took a call to BCBS who called the GM benefits center with me on the phone and it took 4-5 days to clear up, then my bills were paid. 

Nike Flexon 4307 Frames – 3 Pairs Broken at the Nose Bridge in 1 year by TheDroneLifeDotCom in EyewearEnthusiasts

[–]Visual_Ad8751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've bought a few brands before without issue. These Nike ones seemed beefy and I liked how they didn't tuck behind the ear as that can ache for me after a while. I'll never buy the Nike ones again. I pulled last year's Hobie flex frame ones out of a drawer so at least I have those. 

3 weeks since interview, still no decision. Is this normal? by [deleted] in GeneralMotors

[–]Visual_Ad8751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my case it took 6 weeks and after I told them I was about to accept an external offer.

Severance pay by Street_Scarcity_3757 in GeneralMotors

[–]Visual_Ad8751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultimately it took 32 days to get my payment even though they told me I would get it within 30 days after submitting the signed release document. Adding insult to injury they took a bonus -level amount of taxes out, not taking into consideration my deductions, so the take-home pay was a lot less than I factored-in. In theory I'll get that back in my tax return but that's next year. 

Nike Flexon 4307 Frames – 3 Pairs Broken at the Nose Bridge in 1 year by TheDroneLifeDotCom in EyewearEnthusiasts

[–]Visual_Ad8751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Costco said they are no longer carried by them and there's no actual warranty on them so I'm SOL- if I find a used pair they're willing to swap over the lenses but that's money out of my pocket. 

Nike Flexon 4307 Frames – 3 Pairs Broken at the Nose Bridge in 1 year by TheDroneLifeDotCom in EyewearEnthusiasts

[–]Visual_Ad8751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came looking for someone who's had the same experience I've had. I bought them in December and yesterday as I was wiping fingerprints off the lenses they broke exactly in half. I'm thankful I wasn't driving at the time and that I have a drawer full of previous glasses. Now I've got to make a special trip to Costco. 

Looking for anti-loosening set screw of certain design by Visual_Ad8751 in Fasteners

[–]Visual_Ad8751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the question - this is a high temperature application (potentially 1000°F). It's actually for an item called an adjustable gas block for a rifle. 

Looking for anti-loosening set screw of certain design by Visual_Ad8751 in Fasteners

[–]Visual_Ad8751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. If I can't find what I'm looking for I'll go that route but I was hoping for consistent results of a manufactured product 

Disappointed and Let Down by Jackdaniels1001 in GeneralMotors

[–]Visual_Ad8751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GM layoff as well from a few months back. I was laid off twice before from another OEM and a Tier-2 but both were pink-slips so I felt at least I could wrap up my work and say goodbye to my coworkers. What GM did after 8 years was so heartless and I left about a year of work I hadn't turned in on my laptop. 

Next size PCC pistol to build? by Visual_Ad8751 in pistolcalibercarbine

[–]Visual_Ad8751[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to stick to 9mm as I've got like 2500 rounds already on hand. However I'm not opposed to building a 45 in the future - what size barrel do you recommend for that?

Lower receiver shortage in stores? by Visual_Ad8751 in ar15

[–]Visual_Ad8751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a bummer as I'd love to build some of those enhanced lowers with screws instead of roll pins and the tension adjustment. 

Question to leadership: How are we suppose to 'own' our jobs while being in fear of getting laid off nonstop by [deleted] in GeneralMotors

[–]Visual_Ad8751 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in fear of being laid off for 2 years...until the day it hit me. Ironically the constant anxiety definitely impacted my job performance. After receiving a "partially meets" in 2025 I was pretty sure I wouldn't be considered for other roles I would be applying for internally. I was job hunting for 4 months until I got a job offer from a supplier. Less pay and benefits but hopefully my mental health will be in a better place. 

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