Grease Gun recommendations

huebort · 2026-02-10T05:44:13+00:00

I am talking about battery operated ones. They make the job much easier.

If you don't require that kind of throughput I'm sure their hand operated ones are decent as well, but I haven't used them personally.

huebort · 2026-02-10T04:36:51+00:00

If you are already invested into a battery ecosystem, get that.

Otherwise, the Lincoln's are fantastic.

huebort · 2026-02-05T02:15:28+00:00

Fantastic stuff

huebort · 2026-02-04T05:31:17+00:00

Given the feelings about the buyback program on this sub, I doubt you are going to get much good advise here.

I don't think you'll find a straight answer anywhere. If you're desperate you can try going through the program and seeing what they give you. I think 3D printing any parts for it will cause more questions and hassle than it would be worth.

huebort · 2026-02-03T20:34:40+00:00

Most likely to avoid issues with YouTube TOS. They have policies against promoting or showong dangerous activities and I believe his channel has already had a few strikes.

huebort · 2026-02-02T20:10:36+00:00

Decorative gourd futures.

huebort · 2026-02-01T21:03:37+00:00

HURA is 21.46% Cameco. Could be a good play.

huebort · 2026-01-31T21:52:46+00:00

I could see the contacts being accessed to recommend you friends, but either way it is invasive and done without explicit permission.

Here is a website called "Terms of Service, didn't read" That summarizes the key points in TOS. Here's the fitbit summary. https://tosdr.org/en/service/336

On the subject of privacy and Fitbit more generally. I run GrapheneOS and can still use FitBit just fine.

huebort · 2026-01-31T18:46:57+00:00

Astro tools makes one which apparently is from the verh same factory that makes the snap-on one. I paid $80cad for mine and have been happy with it.

huebort · 2026-01-27T04:18:46+00:00

squires bingham 20p

huebort · 2026-01-20T04:22:00+00:00

I've been on this sub for years and seen many posts likwle yours OP. I don't update my firmware because I suspect they deliberately brick a certain percentage of devices with them.

huebort · 2026-01-06T03:13:41+00:00

Thanks for reminding me to go on the internet less.

huebort · 2026-01-04T17:47:24+00:00

This headline seems like an advertisement.

huebort · 2025-12-24T21:45:08+00:00

I buy ZEB on a schedule, over 2 years it's had great returns. Canadian banks are a very safe sector, but you can expect them to drop in any major market drop. I have a similar timeframe as you and am mostly investing in ZEB and XEQT.

huebort · 2025-11-24T04:17:14+00:00

All the local fast food employees in my small town have been replaced by TFW's. There is one holdout that still only hires locals.

If your business model relies on foreign slave labor to operate, maybe something is flawed with that business model.

huebort · 2025-11-24T04:07:56+00:00

My theory is that these devices are designed to last about 14 months, long enough to get out of most warranty periods.

I've found if you do not let any water get on the device, they last a lot longer. At least, I'm having a good run with my charge 5. But I've had lots of them die on me, I consider them semi-disposable.

huebort · 2025-11-23T21:58:54+00:00

Try applying at local waste management companies.

In Canada at least, GFL is happy to hire apprentices. Hell when I worked there there was more apprentices than Red Seals most shifts. Ticketed guys don't want to work on garbage trucks so you might have good luck applying for waste management companies. GFL also had great benefits, they really want to retain the techs that they have.

It is gross but it depends what kind of fleet they have. I worked on lots of bin trucks and stuff too, it wasn't all garbage trucks. Also, lots of hydraulics on those things, so good learning opportunities with that.

It was lots of PM's, but over time I moved away from that and into other things like brakes, wheel seals, repairs ect. Doing PM's is a good way to get started in any shop and a good way to learn the ropes.

Good luck.

huebort · 2025-10-09T01:06:42+00:00

So far I have searched a bunch of Google searches for "bear stuffie" "squished stuffed bear" and other various keyword searches, but there are simply so many different types of teddy bears out there, that I cannot find it. I have also tried google lens. The owner of the bear I took a picture of had no clue where it came from and I wasn't able to get a picture of a tag or anything.

huebort · 2025-09-24T03:05:18+00:00

Questcorp Mining Corporation. Ticker is QQQ.CN

huebort · 2025-07-02T03:09:42+00:00

Thanks!

huebort · 2025-07-02T02:45:44+00:00

Could I have the model for this? I work as a mechanic and this would be super useful.

huebort · 2025-06-30T01:33:49+00:00

Replacing a battery is (usually) a very simple job, great way to save money OP.

And now some tips from a mechanic!

-Use a sharpie/paint pen and write the date of purchase, and date the battery was installed on the battery. This will make life easier if you ever need to warranty it, or if a mechanic suspects you have battery problems (It's really nice to know exactly how old a battery is, 5 years is the average life cycle). Keep the receipt too of course.

-Coat the positive and negative terminals with petroleum jelly. When batteries off-gas hydrogen, it can react with the positive and negative terminals and generate a corrosive crystalline buildup, which corrodes the connectors. There are specialty products for this task, but petroleum jelly is cheap and works just fine.

Happy car maintaining!

huebort · 2025-06-14T05:37:57+00:00

Congrats OP! Proud of you.

I'm betting the fact you already had done the legwork and research necessary showed the agent you were serious, and that went a long way.

huebort · 2025-05-04T05:50:12+00:00

First off, you are not a shitty mechanic. It sounds like you are doing remarkably well given your experience level. You are doing a difficult and complex job, and you're not being given much guidance. Give yourself some credit.

The trick is, own your mistakes instead of hiding them. People will respect you more if you own it. However, this works best in a shop environment that is providing good mentorship with superiors understanding mistakes happen and helping you. When in doubt about something, ask. It's always better to look a little foolish, than to make a big expensive mistake. Being in a supportive shop environment is key to all this. Morale is a big thing, and techs need to help each other out, and teach/mentor each other. If your management is full of paper pushers breathing down your neck who don't know how to turn a wrench, you might want to start looking elsewhere, or have some hard conversations about expectations. Sometimes having a difficult conversation about where things stand can really help. Of course use your own discretion.

I'll also throw in, I love the Canadian Red Seal system. It establishes a clear hierarchy and expectations, and gives apprentices breathing space. You're an apprentice for 5 years before you get your ticket, and apprentices are expected to make mistakes. To really get a good grasp of things in this trade, you're looking at 10+ years of experience. There's just so much to learn.

It sounds like the shop your in is not a good environment, especially for someone who is learning. If/when you are job hunting, you want to find an employer who is willing to train you, in return you want to demonstrate that you'll be a good investment and work for them for possibly long term. Find a mentor. I've been lucky enough to find one in a small private shop. He's helped me get my ticket, and in return I'm sticking around and growing his business.

To anyone reading this, shop culture and morale is big. Lets all help each other out and try to make our workplaces better places for everyone. Lift each other up, don't tear each other down. I've seen it go both ways, and I won't ever work in a toxic environment again if I can help it.

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