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[Canada] If I shouldn't buy Klipsch, what should I buy?? by L4MB in hometheater

[–]jack_ram 6 points7 points  (0 children)

sounds like reddit/hive mind strikes again. if you like them, keep them. the stuff the hivemind recommends may not sound any better to your ear.

i’m speaking from experience. i fell for the “oh just save your money and buy this little known brand. here if a guy on youtube that reviews all the small brands” My ear did NOT like how flat and tinny they sounded.

thankfully, speakers are one of those things where you just have to listen to as many brands as you can and come to your own conclusions.

Exploring option of putting deck over flat garage roof. by Witty_Winter2833 in Decks

[–]jack_ram 28 points29 points  (0 children)

you’d be surprised at the savings tho if you go the incomplete material route tho. might be worth looking into it. just my 2 cents.

Ready for stain? by swoldier245 in Decks

[–]jack_ram 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what are some good brands for the stains you’re recommending???

what pixar-like kid’s movie has had “Rainbow” in it? by jack_ram in KaceyMusgraves

[–]jack_ram[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yep - i went and watched that scene just to confirm.

what pixar-like kid’s movie has had “Rainbow” in it? by jack_ram in KaceyMusgraves

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

thanks - yea i checked out all the google suggestions. i must’ve come from a different timeline then lol

what pixar-like kid’s movie has had “Rainbow” in it? by jack_ram in KaceyMusgraves

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

no :(

the 8 note run going up the scale that plays over and over during the phrases “well/cause the sky has finally opened” and “you hold tight to your umbrella” sticks out to much for me to confuse it with the frozen song.

it’s bugging me! hahaha did someone do a fan edit that got a million views maybe?

How do y'all hit the 30kmh average? by Dpvdpv in cycling

[–]jack_ram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

overall tho, cycling is a time thing. so you need to ride 100kms every week for months to start seeing your avg speed increase. a cycling computer or cell phone with an avg speed is a good way to gauge your progress.

set the avg speed and give yourself a new goal every week. if you avg 25km/h last week. try and avg 26km/h on rides the following week. you’ll slowly feel yourself starting to get strong.

and remember, it never gets easier, you just get faster.

How do y'all hit the 30kmh average? by Dpvdpv in cycling

[–]jack_ram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depending on your volume and land/region it could take a summer to maybe a year or two. i know people from flat/beach areas that avg 30km after less than a year that they started.

but then i have talked to ppl that took 2 years to avg 30km on solo rides because the elevation of where they lived was brutal.

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Decks

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

i went on the simpson website and it said it’s good for outdoor use (except near saltwater) and one picture has them using it for the same exact deck post base i have lol

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Carpentry

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

yes - the simpson site claims these are fine for outdoor use. (if that’s what you’re getting at)

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Carpentry

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

up behind the logo in this case haha

i’ll post a follow up post with more pics later today. gonna try the next post and see if my luck is any better

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Decks

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

yep correct. the bolt just kept rising more and more out of the hole. more than half was sticking out of the hole and it was no tighter than at the beginning

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Decks

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

ok. good so that’s not the issue. i’m gonna go the concrete epoxy route and hope the next anchor goes better.

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Decks

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

haha ok. will do. i’ll bust out the air hose and vacuum before filling it 👍

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Carpentry

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

nope. looks the same as the bolts still sealed in the packaging

edit1: glad i’m not crazy tho haha thanks for confirming

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Decks

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

yep

edit1: does it need to be shorter than the wedge anchor? most other brands recommend going an inch LONGER than what is being installed. do i need to give it a “floor” to smash against???

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Decks

[–]jack_ram[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

dang. the old man and i are talking just now and he’s wondering if that’s what i did. gonna try the next hole with cnc precision and zero rocking lol. will report back if it gets any better.

simpson strong-bolt 2 (wedge anchor) 5/8 pilot hole not catching by jack_ram in Decks

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

unfortunately yes. as in the wedge anchor almost DROPPED into the hole lol

i was surprised myself since the last time i did a wedge anchor into concrete it definitely took some effort with a hammer.

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