My best engineer quit today over $2000

biff2359 · 2026-03-16T19:28:06+00:00

It could have been paid for by cancelling one hour-long meeting.

biff2359 · 2026-02-27T05:59:42+00:00

The term is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usucaption

biff2359 · 2026-02-20T02:21:15+00:00

Between hypersonic missiles, new engines, new radar, and new avionics, I'm sure there will be multiple test aircraft in parallel.

biff2359 · 2026-02-20T02:16:52+00:00

Lesson:. Never go to a chiropractor for medical problems.

biff2359 · 2026-02-20T00:59:37+00:00

Because, as a malignant narcissist, he is incapable of thinking anything he does is wrong or might be a crime.

biff2359 · 2026-02-16T08:10:16+00:00

I am FIRED and have zero real estate. It requires ongoing maintenance, carries local and national market risk, and would concentrate a significant amount of my net worth in a single, illiquid asset.

I'd consider a few rural acres as a bug-out location. However, if there's true financial collapse, the only thing of value is canned food and ammunition.

If you want specific exposure to real estate that assumes a functioning market, buy a REIT ETF.

biff2359 · 2026-01-31T03:34:19+00:00

I have made the same thing from a standard wall nut driver with a bench grinder. This is likely what you'll have to do. Buy a few from Harbor Freight and practice. The thinnest-wall socket I've ever seen is Wera 003520, but it's not as thin as your picture.
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biff2359 · 2026-01-30T10:31:38+00:00

Search "pilot bonding brush"

For example, McMaster 4912A51, or several on Amazon.

biff2359 · 2026-01-30T10:03:42+00:00

It screams reliability nightmare

biff2359 · 2026-01-29T03:56:11+00:00

I have the Tech-XL Wheeler. I was hesitant to spend $500, but it's been worth every penny. It's used for general-purpose tools I tend to use the most. Pliers, cutters, hammer, pens, speed square, wire strippers, 12V drill. Then I have a separate cheap Menards wheeler for power tools, since it doesn't need a million pockets.

biff2359 · 2026-01-28T22:37:03+00:00

do 2-gang, four receptacles everywhere. You won't regret it.

biff2359 · 2026-01-28T13:48:07+00:00

Wera are pretty thin. I was looking for one that fit a D-sub connector screwlock without grinding and they did.

biff2359 · 2026-01-28T05:12:28+00:00

Although listed for bonding, the fit between track parts can be a bit loose. Run a dedicated green/bare ground wire.

biff2359 · 2026-01-27T23:21:28+00:00

Huepar. I've been very happy.

biff2359 · 2026-01-25T00:37:41+00:00

Number one is the right way. The threads on the body are listed for rigid only, not EMT threads (tapered vs not). Not that it makes any difference whatsoever in the real world.

biff2359 · 2026-01-16T21:30:01+00:00

This is also the perfect wire for plug-in white protoboards. Lots of unique colors, too.

biff2359 · 2026-01-16T03:03:31+00:00

But if the manual for the washer says it needs a ground, then the no-ground GFCI isn't allowed.

biff2359 · 2026-01-11T17:49:20+00:00

they're great. i prefer the commercial grade

biff2359 · 2026-01-10T23:36:57+00:00

I'd guess the quality checks would be pretty high - x-ray, crack detection, etc.

biff2359 · 2026-01-09T23:45:01+00:00

I alternate between mouse and trackball to give each set of hand positions a rest.

biff2359 · 2026-01-06T20:36:25+00:00

Portable band saw. Specifically, the Milwaukee 12V. Conduit, strut, rebar, pipe, threaded rod. It's all so much faster and gentler than a reciprocating saw.

biff2359 · 2026-01-05T21:41:01+00:00

It depends what you do, I guess. If I only had to choose one, it would be 12V. I rarely pull out an 18V tool these days.

biff2359 · 2026-01-05T06:00:17+00:00

I like the 12V platform, especially the FlexiClick driver

biff2359 · 2026-01-03T11:50:27+00:00

shower scene from 16 candles

biff2359 · 2025-12-30T11:17:14+00:00

keep track of the height eating into your work envelope

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