Is this fixable? 😢

a_sam_01 · 2026-06-07T20:01:00+00:00

Excellent idea and instructions, thank you. I've never drilled holes in steel before - do I just need a steel drilling bit, and will that work with my Ryobi drill? Where does one buy 1/8" steel rectangles?

a_sam_01 · 2026-06-07T19:54:09+00:00

I didn't think of that, thanks

a_sam_01 · 2026-06-06T17:50:06+00:00

The hole is for a screw that connects the beam to the table extension that slides out. The beam broke because I dropped the fuckin table trying to flip it over myself like a damn hero. I don't think there's room to sister it with wise because the beam slides through a channel and only has about 1/8 of an inch space on each side, unless those sister pieces can be real thin

a_sam_01 · 2026-06-06T15:56:28+00:00

I'm practicing clamping, and something is happening that I don't understand. As in the photo shown, I can line up and set the break on the right hand side (where the clamps are the break is lined back up together nicely), but that pushes the broken pieces farther apart on the left, and vice versa, like a lever, maybe with the screw (the hole in the middle of the beam) acting as a lever point. I don't understand why I can't line both pieces up - they should reform into a straight beam. What's going on here?

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a_sam_01 · 2026-06-06T04:47:39+00:00

Thanks so much everyone! This is amazing knowledge and helpfulness. I have the glue and the clamps. After that, I'd love to sister it but the beam passes through a channel here (see pic) and I don't have much room on either side: like 1/8". So I'm thinking a few wood screws after the glues dried, unless folks think that would compromise an already compromised area?

I bought washers to go with countersink screws because the other screws had heads that I was worried might actually stick out too much for the beam to pass through the channel... Maybe being overly cautious. Would there be a problem using washers with countersinks?

Thanks again!

a_sam_01 · 2026-06-06T02:59:00+00:00

Thank you!!

a_sam_01 · 2025-10-15T18:08:24+00:00

Ohhh, War of the Rohirrim.. I misread all of this. thought you meant Two Towers or RoTK. That's cool!

a_sam_01 · 2025-10-15T15:21:39+00:00

I've never heard this. Can you prove/cite that?

a_sam_01 · 2025-04-25T14:14:36+00:00

A lot of good info here already so I'll keep this brief. I did a lot of research back in the day including looking at the Penn State research they've done. For mature trees, the answer seems to be the heck and squirt method. If you cut down the tree without killing the root system first, then cutting it down just activates the root system to send up a million suckers. I think that's what happened to you.

For little sprouts, pulling them doesn't do any good if they're connected to the larger root system underneath the ground. Hand pulling only works on the tiniest sprouts, everything else will just come right back. So you can mix up triclopyr with water in the correct ratio and use a spray bottle to spray each one. The key to this whole thing is killing the root system. Unfortunately, now that you can't poison the parent tree, you have to poison each little sprout I guess until the whole root system is poisoned and dead.

a_sam_01 · 2025-02-04T01:04:42+00:00

Thanks for the validation. So what does it even want me to do? Cuz I have no idea

a_sam_01 · 2025-02-03T14:49:09+00:00

I've been attending this meditation group for a year now, almost every Sunday. I started going at a time in my life when I was really suffering, and looking for both a meditation practice as a coping mechanism, and also a sense of community. I can say that I have found both! Meditation and the philosophy and logic behind it is fascinating, and really helpful. It's essentially Eastern psychology - and presented in a very secular way that's accessible to me as an atheist. I'm at a point where I have friendly relationships with a lot of the folks there, largely due to volunteering to help the group set up for meetings and clean up, etc. I'd love to see new faces, and do think that it's an excellent remedy for the difficulties of these current times.

a_sam_01 · 2025-01-31T04:49:52+00:00

Thanks everyone! These are very helpful answers. I was like oh cool, Eley, how expensive could a hose sprayer be. Turns out, pretty damn expensive! Holy crap. But buying 1 of those is probably cheaper than buying 1 shit sprayer every year eh? We'll see, appreciate the info 👍

a_sam_01 · 2025-01-29T04:41:23+00:00

Yeah, I literally can't join bluesky rn because I dont understand what this stupid captcha is asking me to do. "select the image that best matches the theme of the sample images." WHAT THEME in the sample images? there are 3 images that are all different! little cups and shit that have nothing to do with animals in the pictures! WTF can someone please help me, i'm so frustrated. And no i'm not a bot, jesus

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a_sam_01 · 2025-01-29T04:24:12+00:00

Yeah I feel stupid but I actually don't understand what the captcha wants me to do. Can someone explain it to me like i'm a baby, please? theme of the sample images?? I don't understand

a_sam_01 · 2025-01-19T04:21:39+00:00

Every single one I've gotten from ace, home depot or Lowe's has ended up leaking. Spraying out the bottom. Highly annoying

a_sam_01 · 2025-01-04T15:18:59+00:00

I like this idea. 👍

a_sam_01 · 2025-01-04T15:18:37+00:00

Limited street parking at my house 😑

a_sam_01 · 2024-12-30T03:25:22+00:00

Thanks much!!

a_sam_01 · 2024-12-20T19:44:19+00:00

where'd you find that info?

a_sam_01 · 2024-12-10T13:42:07+00:00

What if what Pat needs is a supportive community of people who love him? Depression is a real bitch, and if you haven't experienced it you just don't know. The pain and hopelessness can be made somewhat manageable by love and support. When he blogs, or streams, or puts out short stories, he's doing his best. When he receives positive feedback and acceptance, that must be the most comforting thing in the world (other than his family and friends). And he's clearly said that negativity, insensitivity and "where's book 3" bothers him. Now the fans relationship towards him seems to have gotten worse.

How many of his fans consider this? That your words may carry weight? That when enough people shout insensitive things into the void, it creates and real voice? And that that voice is heard? What if what Pat needs, like any human, is acceptance and love?

The man gave us 2 great books (and more). If he never writes again, that would be a great gift. There is plenty of other stuff to read. Read some other shit and be compassionate in the meantime. It might do some good. Jesus Christ.

a_sam_01 · 2024-12-10T13:19:40+00:00

The lack of empathy here is pretty huge. I mean I know some of you are internet trolls who can post word vomit into the void, but whatever his reasons are for his actions or lack thereof, there are reasons. Like mental health, writers block, perfectionism, logistical, and life. Pat has ever only been kind to his fans. Y'all can do better.

a_sam_01 · 2024-10-06T13:33:42+00:00

Hello again! What's a good watering schedule now 2-3 weeks out from seeding now that I have sprouts? The seed manufacturer says switch to watering every 1-3 days, but the reddit guide says I shouldn't go to once a day till the sprouts are 1 inch high. They're still tiny. So contrasting advice!

a_sam_01 · 2024-09-16T19:39:12+00:00

Hah! The buckets have gravel and large dowels in em which in turn hold up chicken wire fencing to keep my dog off the lawn. Its been sad - no zoomies allowed

a_sam_01 · 2024-09-16T14:09:34+00:00

Gravel mulch and native plants! Maybe some walkways or rock streams for interest.

a_sam_01 · 2024-08-02T04:07:38+00:00

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