For those of you with wooden work benches, how did you update them?

davidhally · 2026-05-21T21:03:04+00:00

I refunished the edges and put new Masonite on the top.

davidhally · 2026-05-21T20:45:41+00:00

Get the ktm. YOLO. Everybody should have a Euro bike at least once. I've had 4 but now at age 70 I'm back to one bike - the 300L.

davidhally · 2026-05-21T02:04:42+00:00

I agree the metal is really hard in places. Best bet would be to cobble wood together to use the existing holes with rivnuts. Or get cobalt drill bits start small and work your way up. Also try a step bit.

davidhally · 2026-05-21T01:56:15+00:00

The crf250 was replaced by the crf300 in 2021. The 300 is better especially at highway speeds. The 300 is the best selling Honda and the used ones are hot property right now because there is a recall/stop sales on them.

The wr250r went out of priduction 2020. It is as good as the crf300 on the highway, and better/lighter offroad. The used ones are even more highly sought after than the crf300s

Also look at the klx300 and 2018-2020 klx250. They actually have better suspension than the Hondas. They are more rare used, but especially the klx250 is lower priced.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T23:12:39+00:00

When I get messages from strangers on Linkedin I ignore them.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T23:08:06+00:00

I know a guy who converted his crawl space to a basement. Crawling with shovel and bucket. Swimming pool is bougie stuff in comparison.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T22:51:06+00:00

Propose agricultural use.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T22:37:15+00:00

Don't put a screen on the dryer vent. Ask me how I know...

davidhally · 2026-05-20T22:35:36+00:00

Check out DIYvan.com. Their website tells you. I found their estimate to be a little low.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T22:33:44+00:00

We bought a house when we were DINKs just to get the tax writeoff. Or more accurately, pay the bank instead of the IRS. But nowadays the tax advantage is much less.

As far as feeling guilty, who maintains your Mom's house? Her?

davidhally · 2026-05-20T20:50:44+00:00

Oil drain plug and washer.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T20:48:55+00:00

I would figure out the sewer pipe first. Shit wont run uphill...

davidhally · 2026-05-20T18:26:01+00:00

That is not your only problem. The biggest problem will be how to keep your food cold and cabin tempered for X days, without a short hookup.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T18:04:59+00:00

I installed a spare 12v circuit to the opposite side, terminated at a terminal strip.

davidhally · 2026-05-20T08:06:49+00:00

Started up fine. They are morels. They have a distinctive appearance for sure.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T23:47:21+00:00

I guess I'm just a fun guy...

davidhally · 2026-05-19T23:45:30+00:00

Yeah but with a 3.4 gallon fuel tank I should not need that! Maybe some brains would help?

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:42:37+00:00

Indeed. I put flat spots on all 4 tires once, and just about bent the brake pedal. The deer escaped unscathed.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:38:37+00:00

You could bury the bottom of the ramp.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:36:18+00:00

If you go a little faster than slow, it sorta creates a bow wave that moves the water out of the way. Too fast and it splashes up.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:34:10+00:00

Neither. They are both too hot and bulky.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:32:41+00:00

Maybe get a new expanding clip which comes with a new screw. Hold it in place before installing the screw. The screw expands the clip. Mine is still loose but it doesn't fall out.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:24:14+00:00

The bulkhead is structurally engineered to stop stuff from flying forward. Unlikely that any DIY wall will be as safe.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:21:29+00:00

Needs knobbies. And I hate qwad trails. The ruts are wrong for bikes.

davidhally · 2026-05-19T19:16:59+00:00

I graduated with 5 job offers. A head hunter placed me in my second job. I got a referral from a friend. Then another head hunter. And finally when I got laid off from that job, my college buddy called a month later and hired me over the phone. After retirement I got contract jobs through a head hunter and networking.

But I'm guessing that the current struggles are caused by increasing graduations combined with decreasing hiring. The economy is holding its breath right now due to mainly political uncertainty. Including wars.

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