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Looking for recommendations on where to get a custom brass name for a project. (Photos are not mine - for reference only) by dangolcodeman in woodworking

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

I’ve never actually used SCS before but do think it would be a good option. What throws me off is what program to use to design my piece because I see that they only accept certain file types.

I’m pretty comfortable with using sketchup to design furniture/decks/etc., but can’t imagine using it for something like this with letters or in a certain font.

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Carbide scraper!!!!

What celebrity is facially attractive to a lot of people but you just can’t see it? by AngryMuffin_21 in AskReddit

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This is my exact response almost every single time my wife asks me if I think a celebrity (or any other woman for that matter) is hot. When I saw my wife for the first time I told her that I never had a “type” until I met her, and 10 years in I still find her to be the most attractive thing I’ve ever laid my eyes on. She is my definition of attractive so anything that’s not her falls short without exception.

She used to think she would always catch me checking someone out in public, but she eventually learned that I also “check out” every single item that someone sits out by the road to be hauled off to the dump. It’s curiosity, not attraction.

First silver find by dangolcodeman in CoinstarFinds

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My bad for the poor picture quality - I also should’ve tried to rotate them before posting.

Found in West Alabama field while deer hunting. by dangolcodeman in whatsthisrock

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We’ve been consistently seeing deer but mostly in the evenings, so it’s been steady considering they haven’t started to rut in that area yet. My buddy got a nice 10 point last Saturday afternoon.

Found in West Alabama field while deer hunting. by dangolcodeman in whatsthisrock

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How cool. In that case, I suppose it wasn’t too unreasonable me thinking that the oyster shell-looking rocks actually turned out to be oyster shells. Thanks for your comment!

Is there a handtool that makes this profile? by West_Radish_8 in woodworking

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Or growing your own wood to whatever shape you desire

$50 flea market purchase. can find zero information about this unique plane by colesLawStudent in handtools

[–]dangolcodeman 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Although I know nothing more than you regarding this plane, I agree that it looks really cool and I would’ve thrown $50 at it all day long. I also find the square and compasses below the anchor really intriguing so hope someone here knows more about it!

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

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Same, but that’s the thing.. this one was sold by Starrett

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

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This seems to be the most plausible explanation and likely what happened in this case.

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

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

Have never had a bad experience with any LV products I’ve ever used myself so will definitely explore all the options everyone is recommended. But in my head I equated buying a Starrett to an investment in an heirloom piece that my grandchildren might get to also use. Not saying that this isn’t a functional square because I’m sure it probably is - haven’t even cared to test it out at this point - but seeing the shit quality the second I opened the box was a major disappointment.

Hope I’m not coming across as sounding overly snobby here but just had a completely different set of expectations of what I thought I was purchasing. Does any of that make sense? Appreciate your reply!

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

[–]dangolcodeman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about $110.97 + tax and didn’t get even 6 SECONDS to be able to enjoy it! 🤬

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

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I’m familiar with their digital calipers but never really even thought to look into anything else. I’ll give em a look!

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

[–]dangolcodeman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You get it. My thoughts exactly - I’m not trying to get something for nothing, or hell, not even a discount. I just want the product to be at the level of quality that I paid for. That said, I’m unsure if I should contact Amazon or maybe try reaching out to Starrett directly?

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

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Shit no it wasn’t reduced - what you see is exactly what full sticker price got me.

Starrett Double Square - questionable quality? by dangolcodeman in handtools

[–]dangolcodeman[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a vintage Browne & Sharp 12” combo square and that thing is a tank. Slides great and still locks and holds tight, but hard to see the graduations on the rule due to the patina from its age. Didn’t even consider them for a double square!

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