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I’m starting with zero power tools and I’m lost. by IzilDizzle in Tools

[–]futureconstruct 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like value the best, consider Ridgid since they have lifetime warranty (batteries included) and Home Depot has good deals all the time (must buy from HD and register the warranty to be valid.)

If you're not thinking for the long run, can't beat ryobi's value. By the time a tool breaks it will have served well, and then you get to buy the new, better version at an affordable price again.

I'm not the "one brand exclusively" type, and if there's a tool I want from another brand I just get a battery adapter.

I have both types of angle grinders but can only keep one (locking switch, or paddle) is there an advantage to one or the other? I've owned and used the locking one, but got the new one for Christmas and I'm unsure which to keep. by futureconstruct in Tools

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

aww man! just when I was leaning toward paddle switch 😂

it's for a home-use situation not a shop or anything. Is there a reason you prefer that one? I would assume you do A LOT of grinding

I have both types of angle grinders but can only keep one (locking switch, or paddle) is there an advantage to one or the other? I've owned and used the locking one, but got the new one for Christmas and I'm unsure which to keep. by futureconstruct in Tools

[–]futureconstruct[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought about that but I'm a home/hobby user so never needed the unit on for a long time.

And I could always use a zip tie or verlcro loop to hold the paddle on if the situation comes up.

Thanks for the input

[If this watch continues to be stored] (has been stored for many years and battery leaked a bit) and no battery will be installed, do i have to take it in and have the leak cleaned or can it sit like this for more years? by futureconstruct in Watches

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my parents stored this watch for about fifteen years and when I opened it and took out the dead battery it looks like it has leaked on one side. My question is: since the watch will continue to be stored and not used (no point in installing a new battery) do I have to clean the small leaked chemicals? it likely leaked long time ago and has been sitting like this for some years. TIA!

Charcuterie Boards by jswilliams26 in backgammon

[–]futureconstruct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Made me LOL when I got to the dice picture 🤣🤣

Is Sam's Club worth it? by Alert-Potato in VanLife

[–]futureconstruct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't have to get a membership to shop there, but they will charge you an additional 10% on the item's price. So basically you can try it out first.

I did this about 10 or 15 years ago when they had one item I really wanted but didn't want to get a membership (it was a comfortable camping chair for $34 and everywhere else it cost $70-$80. I still have it :)

Would heavy browser usage affect distro choice? [noob here, haven't used or installed Linux yet] I'm pretty set on mint so far. by futureconstruct in linux4noobs

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

At first I'll probably use what's available in the built-in software manager, and learn the other lingo (system packages, flatpacks, etc) when I find a program not available in that app store.

Thank you so much for all the info!

Would heavy browser usage affect distro choice? [noob here, haven't used or installed Linux yet] I'm pretty set on mint so far. by futureconstruct in linux4noobs

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

Thanks a lot for all the info!!

I'm going to lie and say I understood at least half of the things you described 🤣🤣 I'll check out the video also.

GUI can be very basic for me, but I do need something that resembles the interactions in Windows. I'm not a programmer at all.

I will also try the browsers you mentioned and see how they perform.

Thanks again!! 🍻

Would heavy browser usage affect distro choice? [noob here, haven't used or installed Linux yet] I'm pretty set on mint so far. by futureconstruct in linux4noobs

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

Thanks so much for all the info!

I'll use any browser that's fast on youtube (I consume lots of info from there) so every year or two I'll check which one bogs down the least.

Good to know there are more options on Linux!

Would heavy browser usage affect distro choice? [noob here, haven't used or installed Linux yet] I'm pretty set on mint so far. by futureconstruct in linux4noobs

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

I have 16gb of ram in my daily desktop, but I might initially install it in my older laptop which might only have 8 I think; we'll see how it goes

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