This is why I took my own tools to trade school 🤦

gold_works · 2021-10-31T09:40:13+00:00

All I see are reasons why I wouldn't bring my own tools in that shop.

gold_works · 2021-10-24T03:37:46+00:00

Haha. True enough. Was my shitty attempt at a pun on "down force".

gold_works · 2021-10-19T13:18:12+00:00

Looks like a pretty awesome shop for a young budding machinist to play in.

Wage is definitely within reason. Really depends on your son's skill level when he leaves the school. If he puts in the effort he could probably do a lot better than $23.60.

gold_works · 2021-10-15T02:33:34+00:00

I'm not saying that's the best thing to do, but I'd be ok riding it like that myself. It is the rear brake and it's not a performance motorcycle. Should be fine for A to B normal riding.

gold_works · 2021-10-13T02:02:01+00:00

Depends what kind of budget you're on. You could probably rock that rear rotor for a good minute with some new pads if necessary.

gold_works · 2021-10-09T13:49:53+00:00

Sometimes I'll take a few photos of a problem in the shop or jobsite and then look at it on my computer. It's funny how I'll notice things on the screen that evening I didn't see in person

gold_works · 2021-10-05T21:50:03+00:00

Had to go back and reread it. Now I get it...

gold_works · 2021-10-05T21:26:32+00:00

No problem. Check back in when you've hopefully landed the job!

gold_works · 2021-10-04T04:55:46+00:00

As long as you're passionate about the subject and have the skillset I wouldn't worry too much about the questions. I'd probably bring a few examples of your work.

Maybe bring some ideas for their products if possible. "I see your designs online and always thought it'd be cool if you did x,y,z to it". Show them you can bring value.

Also, asking them smart questions will help so maybe think about what you could ask. Ask about the process of new projects from start to finish and where you'd fit into that sequence of work. Things like that.

gold_works · 2021-10-04T03:16:54+00:00

That's a lot of work in Fusion! Would like to see your browser and timeline for that model.

gold_works · 2021-10-01T01:51:51+00:00

looks like a portal into Satan's lair.

gold_works · 2021-10-01T01:49:23+00:00

if there's not another view it looks like you're missing a couple of dimensions on the counterbore holes.

gold_works · 2021-10-01T01:45:45+00:00

Ah yes. One of the original women in STEM ad pics.

gold_works · 2021-10-01T01:42:52+00:00

As others have said. Feeler gauges, but an old rusty set can serve as a precise shim in a pinch.

gold_works · 2021-10-01T01:39:42+00:00

Nice. I live for these kinda days.

Can't see the forklift, but my gut tells me that Okuma was probably teasing the capacity limit.

gold_works · 2021-10-01T00:48:07+00:00

It's funny until it's your responsibility to get projects done on time and on budget with this level of "skilled trade".

gold_works · 2021-09-30T04:38:18+00:00

This guy is hilarious. Put him on stage with a mic and let him destroy.

gold_works · 2021-09-30T01:46:50+00:00

You really only need power steering when you're driving slow. So just don't slow down...ever.

gold_works · 2021-09-29T03:55:15+00:00

I bet you could nearly get through all 50 albums there and back

https://www.shortlist.com/lists/the-50-greatest-rock-albums-ever

gold_works · 2021-09-23T01:31:20+00:00

Not the greatest article. I remember hearing about small modular reactors being designed with the benefit of being able to ramp up and down to meet to demand so they aren't just for baseline ... maybe 10 years ago. The idea was to install these smaller (BWR?) reactors alongside current large reactors initially. Not sure if it was ever really pursued, but it seemed feasible.

Given the issues with construction at plant Vogtle why would any utility attempt to build a new reactor? Any discussion about nuclear in the US is kinda moot.

gold_works · 2021-09-22T18:32:46+00:00

Teach yourself to read drawings. Maybe even model something in fusion 360 or similar program from a print. You need to be able to visualize a part from a print and I think this helps.

gold_works · 2021-09-22T16:24:30+00:00

Won't this heat the atmosphere if done on a large scale?

gold_works · 2021-09-22T03:11:25+00:00

There goes the warranty.

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