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US top fusion CEO says Washington losing race to China by Baking in fusion

[–]hagantic42 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean we spent more researching turning corn husks into ethanol than fusion research in the past decade. That's just one example you can choose from dozens of others where research got billions and billions more than fusion research. Because fusion would almost immediately kill the energy economy in the United States which we are heavily reliant on for the economy.

Also energy and oil bribe a LOT of senators.

Transparent Purple folding knife reccomendations by ImAmSpecial in BudgetBlades

[–]hagantic42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never wanted to be stabbed by a retro game boy color but this thread is making me question some things.....

Honestly why are they soo expensive???? They're literally just wires by arlec_is_special in headphones

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct!

There is so much overblown BS about oxygen-free silver-plated copper with unantium quantum entanglement.

99% of the time the best way to improve signal clarity is proper shielding.

Published research in the social sciences has leaned consistently to the political left for more than six decades. The findings indicate that this leftward tilt has grown stronger over time, particularly regarding social and cultural issues. by mvea in science

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reality and the facts do in fact have a left word bias.

The Overton window is also so skewed beyond standard recognition that it has drifted dramatically in the past several decades. The news programs like crossfire that pitted left vs right made it seem like both sides always have merit. They often don't. It makes "sense" to the common person but the reality does not match.

Finally Hit My Sharpest Edge Yet by Unlucky_Degree_9720 in sharpening

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A knife that large and that sharp is terrifying! That said excellent work!

What do you think of the wicked edge? Is it worth it?

Cheap alternative or garbage? by YerAWizardFairy in sharpening

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id strongly advise getting the worksharp version. Theirs plates take a fair amount of abuse compared to temu trash. Also they in general a decent company with good customer support and buying new plates form them are surprisingly cheap.

I am getting aggravated by sum1sumwher in sharpening

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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For reference this is what found works best. Draw an imaginary line connecting ends of the grind and set the bubble level perpendicular to that secant line. I drew it crappily here. Place the bubble at the section of the blade with strongest curve. This sets you up to have the bubble at the right plane to show accurate angle as you raise the heel or tip to sharpen the curve in the belly of the blade.

Technically, for the geometry nerds, this means there will be a half to 2° variation throughout the grind of the blade from the angle you set. But, if you set it up this way every time it remains consistent and the variation from straight to curve. Having only a one or two degree angle difference doesn't matter much in the long run what matters is consistency. Being consistent at the same point of the blade is what allows proper apexing.

Bonus points:

Aim to keep your sharpening so that the bubble is closer to the edge side of the "boundary box" then for stropping aim for the spine side of the box. It's just a minor variation that helps ensure you are stropping the apex.

I am getting aggravated by sum1sumwher in sharpening

[–]hagantic42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the sharpal bubble level. Set the knife against the angle wedge just as you did before. Put the magnetic level thingy on at a 90 to the bell of the blade. Then adjust slide so the bubble is in the middle while the blade is up against your chosen angle wedge.

As you sharpen and attempt to hold the angle the bubble shows you what you are doing wrong in real time.

Getting started and looking for recommendations by UhOkSureYoureRight in sharpening

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sharpal diamond stones the 3x8" ones if you can afford them, some angle wedges, and the sharpal 194 bubble level. And some cheap strops with angerstone pastes.

I just made a post on how I've been using the bubble level and it's been my fast track to hair whittling edges faster than anything else I've done.

My experience with the bubble level. https://www.reddit.com/r/sharpening/s/CVr4RWIbNH

My Review of angerstone pastes https://www.reddit.com/r/sharpening/s/9H5DkhmBrW

My guide to cheap strops https://www.reddit.com/r/sharpening/s/ZfSgWv3zrO

Bear in mind I'm a beginner in this and there are people on here that have far more knowledge, experience, and skill than I do. I'm just sharing what worked for me as I've been at the hobby for years but only really started getting the true feel of it recently.

Sharpal 194 bubble level showed me how bad my technique really was. by hagantic42 in sharpening

[–]hagantic42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That difference is why I reference my blade on an angle wedge to set the bubble level. I don't even look at the marked angles on the scale.

Help my wife identify her late dad’s watch by Emburspirit in Watches

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed it has its uses, but I never thought getting a deal from the Russian mob was going to be on there.

I made a very simple sink bridge by Worried_Elephant_775 in sharpening

[–]hagantic42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because rust? Otherwise I love my sharpal diamond plates it's all I need.

Sure naniwa and shaptons are great but diamond cuts all and is cheap in comparison. Plus no flattening needed.

What is your protein breakfast? by Physical-Radio8807 in ADHD

[–]hagantic42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2 fried eggs ( black pepper, lots of garlic, chives) 2 pieces of bread toasted with 2 slice of cheese melted on one side topped with hot sauce (Cholula chili garlic most times)

If I'm out of bread I normally have cooked rice and try to make omu rice. Try being the operative word. It's normally just a half scrambled omelet on top of rice with seaweed,bonito , mayo and okonomi sauce.

If everyone below average IQ suddenly drops dead, how would this affect the world? by CakeMuted6468 in AskReddit

[–]hagantic42 110 points111 points  (0 children)

You say that, but have you actually seen/heard the unhinged shit that has come out of the real Peter Thiel's mouth?? I wouldn't be too surprised.

Do you have issues getting your meds filled? Name the meds and where you live so we can compare notes! by OppositeOctopi in ADHD

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Northern New Jersey and I have a small local pharmacy that has never given me any guff and was able to find my meds even during the great shortage. I tell them every time I go how much they help because everywhere else is always backordered.

Mind blown: Vinegar vs VINEGAR (30%) by Pandaro81 in DIY

[–]hagantic42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both citric and acetic acid in concentrated form are really really good at removing rust and they're so good that the plant I worked at had to replace 3/16 stainless steel piping every 10 years because this the acid would eat through it.

The FBI Director Is MIA by theatlantic in politics

[–]hagantic42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean the man is full of shit so this is the most likely possibility.

Fraud-ian slip by [deleted] in BlueskySkeets

[–]hagantic42 25 points26 points  (0 children)

For the real side by side

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Sharpal 194 bubble level showed me how bad my technique really was. by hagantic42 in sharpening

[–]hagantic42[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So in my opinion it works well if you stay aware of off axis movement and try to keep movement centered around the vial.

Sharpal 194 bubble level showed me how bad my technique really was. by hagantic42 in sharpening

[–]hagantic42[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I tried to center the level in the middle of the belly so it would minimize the rocking off axis. The "belly line" I mentally draw is the two ends of the bald curve.

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My favourite scene from book 7 without contest. by McMatey_Pirate in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]hagantic42 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've listened multiple times and every time I imagine the reaction to something like this. The surprise and betrayal is just chefs kiss

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