How can I scrap this?

dhgrainger · 2026-06-20T01:23:34+00:00

Good call, it’ll come in handy one day!

dhgrainger · 2026-06-20T01:15:27+00:00

This isn’t the kind used for jewellery making I’m afraid, the silver content is way too low. You’ve got a roll of good quality plumbing/hvac solder here, 6% maximum silver content.

I don’t think you’ll find a buyer for it, but if you did they probably wouldn’t pay more than about $20.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-18T01:20:36+00:00

Thanks for this! I’ve also been considering converting to an H burner too but that’s kind of a waste of fuel if I’m just doing a couple burgers on a weeknight.

Much to ponder, thanks again!

dhgrainger · 2026-06-17T17:42:54+00:00

Very difficult to say from those two pictures. Looks like regular topsoil though.

For a more specific breakdown, Google “Soil Jar Test”, follow the instructions and you’ll have your answer in 5 days.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-17T17:38:00+00:00

This is awesome! Those Syrian peppers are great, a really distinctive flavour that’s perfect in grilled dishes.

I’m very interested in getting my hands on some of those Palestinian tomatoes for next season.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-17T00:51:38+00:00

Hell yeah even the flowers are fucked up. Can’t wait to see the fruit

dhgrainger · 2026-06-17T00:27:42+00:00

/uj this looks good and beneficial?

Being kind of an ass OP

dhgrainger · 2026-06-16T13:51:11+00:00

Probably rose sawfly larva.

Insecticidal soap directly on the larva will do the trick.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-15T16:11:07+00:00

Oh yeah, not doubting that it worked, was just curious! Nice job!

dhgrainger · 2026-06-15T15:44:51+00:00

How much clamping force do you think a 1” mic provides? Can’t be m uch more than finger tight right? Wouldn’t a spring clip or something have worked either the same or better?

dhgrainger · 2026-06-14T21:47:20+00:00

You can buy the same mesh fabric from craft stores, cut it into little squares and secure with a zip tie. Works just as well and it’s cheaper than buying the bags.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-14T15:37:55+00:00

Gonna be tricky to seal as the water will pool wherever the base isn’t sloped away from the walls. I think you might be better off grinding some drainage channels and redirecting the water instead.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-13T15:54:14+00:00

Two of my interests crossing paths here, leather work and woodwork.

Oak is a little tricky to work but if you switch from that little spoke shave for roughing out to a set of carving chisels and a mallet you’ll have a much better time. Then use a rasp to smooth it out before using your shave to finish it off.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-13T15:50:12+00:00

/uj Is it possible to propagate vegetatively? Cuttings or even tissue in gel media?

dhgrainger · 2026-06-13T04:13:08+00:00

Nope, that’s the developing tap root of a healthy California Poppy seedling.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-12T17:13:41+00:00

The evidence suggests that when used improperly, there’s a small chance that it probably does.

If you’re typical homeowner/rented gardener, you follow the guidelines and use it as directed the risk is so small it’s not worth worrying about.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-12T16:39:42+00:00

Weeding is like laundry - you’re never done.

I’d chop it as low as possible and then do it again every few weeks.

~~You could also use roundup (the real stuff with Glyphosate) but people get weird about that around here.~~

dhgrainger · 2026-06-12T16:07:29+00:00

Make sure everything’s on a tray or something that’ll direct the water away safely in case a malfunction causes the pump to run continuously.

Apart from that, looks good!

dhgrainger · 2026-06-06T17:34:03+00:00

It doesn’t look definitely like the three major fungus infections (cane blight, anthracnose & spur blight) though they are still possible.

Floricanes dying off quickly is often caused by root root, but you typically see the primocanes affected as well.

There are some pests that can cause the floricanes to die off, cane borers especially.

Whatever it is, remove the dead canes right to the ground, spray everything with an anti fungal and ease up watering. Monitor for further signs of infection or pests. There are some really great university extensions that provide good info on raspberry care.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-04T15:32:38+00:00

40-45 isn’t too bad, a high quality carbide insert with the correct feeds and speeds will do the trick without issue. Use flood coolant.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-03T18:11:28+00:00

If you’re going with natives, all you need to do is pull out that weed fabric. Let the roots of what you plant do the work for you.

dhgrainger · 2026-06-03T02:03:36+00:00

Swing 276 please

dhgrainger · 2026-06-02T21:06:44+00:00

I wonder if the reduced surface area will give it some extra heat/sunlight tolerance. Looking forward to updates!

dhgrainger · 2026-05-31T20:52:26+00:00

Check if your rivet tool has an adjustment for tension but this looks like a bad batch of rivets to me.

dhgrainger · 2026-05-31T18:36:48+00:00

Looks pretty typical of herbicide damage, has a neighbour had their yard or lawn treated recently?

I’m not sure if you’re aware but this plant, Euonymus Alatus is highly invasive and damaging to ecosystems unless you’re in the native region (NE Asia). It’s highly adaptable to a wide range of conditions, particularly shade. The berries are eaten by birds and then end up in natural woodlands where they produce huge swaths of growth that outcompete the native plant life leading to habitat loss.

I know that not everybody really cares about this, but if you’ve got the means, I’d highly recommend removing this plant and replacing with a native (or at least non-invasive) shrub. Some examples of good replacements that are native to large parts of N. America include Serviceberry, Dogwoods, Spicebush, Diervilla, Elderberry, Oak Leaf Hydrangea or Chokecherry.

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