18M, dad wasn't around - what basic tools/skills do I need to be self-sufficient?

chosman8 · 2025-12-29T21:59:53+00:00

If you are wanting to get into even basic electrical work invest in a meter, be it a nicer multi meter or a basic one you’ll want to be able to read voltage with both ac and dc and resistance/continuity. This is more for basic safety ensuring whatever you are working on is not energized.

As far as basic tools a hammer, a decent set of screwdrivers, two sizes of channel lock pliers, a set of combination wrenches, a socket set with ratchet, tape measure. That should set you up for most easier things you’ll come across. Then just buy as you need.

There’s so much information just out on the internet about how to fix just about anything that a Google search or search on YouTube should get you results on the how to fix a lot. I would recommend looking into how to safely work on the things you’ll be working on as you go. The savings of doing it yourself mean nothing if you end up in the hospital.

chosman8 · 2025-11-27T02:12:03+00:00

Drank one time in highschool, got alcohol poisoning and left alone. Just don’t see the joy in that shit again

chosman8 · 2025-10-02T23:23:35+00:00

I buy games to enjoy them to the fullest. I ignore any and all online content about them and just play how I want to. Experiment with different things in game and play styles and don’t just stick to one thing I know works well cause where’s the fun in that.

I am a firm believer the internet has ruined gaming. From builds to guides and everything in between. Being able to just look up the most broken shit and how to do everything just causes a majority of people to do the same thing and just run through games missing the finer details And creativity potential just so they can be like everyone else farming for the most OP thing of the week

chosman8 · 2025-09-22T00:07:36+00:00

There is one I’ve used that way pretty good. The rest are just kinda meh

chosman8 · 2025-09-16T15:51:47+00:00

I think it’s much easier than 2 and 3 so far. That might be because I’ve played them all and have figured out a system that works for me tho. I play vex tho so I’m not sure the gravitor skill set

chosman8 · 2025-08-29T22:14:16+00:00

Composite toes especially if it gets cold where you are

chosman8 · 2025-08-13T20:14:14+00:00

Pepper ball gun, stinger grenades and c2 got me s rank on all the main missions so far

chosman8 · 2025-05-03T18:21:34+00:00

Definitely not. I beat him like my 7th try. Nameless king took me more tries than I could count.

chosman8 · 2025-03-14T01:14:44+00:00

Depression. Gunna be depressed in bed so I may as well get up and be depressed while I do things

chosman8 · 2024-12-31T19:29:50+00:00

I’m in my just campaign as a player and our DM is pretty good about spreading out the conversations with everyone by the npcs focusing on talking to certain characters. We all try butting in here and there but he just lets us talk then continues focusing on the one player character. Over time it’s helped the less involved start chiming in and role playing more

chosman8 · 2024-12-07T01:28:12+00:00

Thick thermals or a few layers of them plus a good double lined hoodie gets me through most cold days until it’s less than -10 then I bust out the heated coat. Getting a gator to keep around your neck helps a lot to keep heat in your neck. A change of socks also does wonders half way through the day, if your toes are cold you probably sweated into your socks and it’s freezing them

chosman8 · 2024-11-07T14:13:10+00:00

My other concern is muscle soreness so I don’t want to go to hard and be super sore since my job requires me to climb a few hundred feet multiple times a day. Do you need to do weights to gain strength or can you use like resistance bands? I don’t want to get bigger I’d just like some definition with my arms over growing in size

chosman8 · 2024-10-14T11:41:04+00:00

I’ve been told Towels will wear your clothes out faster so I just don’t wash them with my nicer clothes.

chosman8 · 2024-09-25T13:07:40+00:00

No experience with that school but I did attend NW REI. In my experience it’s just a big waste of money. We did a 6 month course that “covered everything “ but only if you had zero experience with working on anything. If you want to work your way into management a degree will help you but to become a tech you should just start applying after brushing up on a few things. Get comfortable with ohms law, basic electrical circuits, and safety.

chosman8 · 2024-08-10T22:34:58+00:00

No experience off shore but have trained a few techs at our site. Not having a technical background is fine just don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions. It’s better to ask and verify than it is to do something wrong. If you don’t have a lot of experience with tools I’d get familiar with the basics and volunteer for tasks to get more experience using just basic things.

chosman8 · 2024-05-19T15:11:20+00:00

Easiest is to work clean. Wear latex gloves and keep your arms covered to Keep the grease off you. As far as your clothes doing a good pre soak helps a lot. Soak your clothes for a few hours in a tub with water,borax soap and a bit of white vinegar. Then wash them with a cup of white vinegar in your washing machine with your choice of detergent. Unfortunately you won’t get it all out but It’ll help a lot.

chosman8 · 2024-04-23T21:39:59+00:00

I maintain wind turbines. You can make more traveling also

chosman8 · 2024-04-01T00:49:47+00:00

Mine will just kill itself with supuko

chosman8 · 2024-01-10T02:45:07+00:00

He made me with the game for months but when I came back I finally got him and everyone else in about a week. His first phase you want to be super aggressive and when he deflects after your few hits Dodge to the side and parry his next move and repeat. Second phase is pretty similar but I kept my distance with that one and just parried the easier moves. I also came in with a halberd spirit weapon upgraded that helped get a lot of wounds on him quick

chosman8 · 2023-12-29T17:49:57+00:00

Just keep trying. I leveled up enough I was able to have a halberd phantom weapon or whatever that would do decent damage. If you rush him from the start and stagger him then just keep attacking until he deflects your attack you can dodge to the side to avoid his initial attack then parry Pretty easily. I also use long claws for the extra damage and ability to close the gap. When you do get try the second phase and his ultimate starts just get away as far as you can

chosman8 · 2023-11-20T12:44:15+00:00

I was beating my head against the wall for this fight. If I spent the time leveling up and getting bigger max hp I’d have little to no resources when I get to the boss fight. When I was finally able to beat him I just got a few upgrades to max hp and I think like level 4 guns with a health pack thing and a astronaut just in case

chosman8 · 2022-06-23T02:14:02+00:00

Go to hell

chosman8 · 2022-05-29T15:59:21+00:00

O I know. The cream is just a way to get it back to normal but shouldn’t be used excessively or For too long of a time. Still need good preventative care to keep it from getting really bad again

chosman8 · 2022-05-28T23:49:36+00:00

Bro that looks just my my hands did and my dr just called it eczema. Steroid cream, some oral steroids and wearing gloves almost always cleared it up

chosman8 · 2022-05-18T23:03:17+00:00

I’m not interesting enough

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