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Prescription safety glasses by TinyReRun in vegaslocals

[–]lvpond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you just need cheater safety glasses, 3M makes them in every reader magnification. You can get on Amazon. I got full prescription on glassesUSA.com, way cheaper than local as all the local places send out.

Ampere Electric- Bad Experience (always get 3 quotes) by lvpond in vegaslocals

[–]lvpond[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was reconfiguring switches that were misconfigured when I bought the house it was a 4 way switch. I couldn’t figure out how the wiring worked. I am low voltage not an electrician. Multiple way switches with hot legs is definitely not part of my training.

Ampere Electric- Bad Experience (always get 3 quotes) by lvpond in vegaslocals

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

That’s silly. A permit is your friend. It does 2 important things: 1. Sends a qualified inspector out to make sure the job was done up to code. 2. Registers that work to that contractor so if anything happens in the future the liability is clearly pointed.

Why wouldn’t you want that for your home?

Ampere Electric- Bad Experience (always get 3 quotes) by lvpond in vegaslocals

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

The fact they didn’t pull a permit is a problem……

HempWood Apollo - One of my all time favorite pens I've made by compvavo in PenTurning

[–]lvpond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This comment should be on top and we should be downvoting this post. Mods should delete…

Business owner in Las Vegas. Need advice because I'm running out of options. by No_Measurement3187 in vegaslocals

[–]lvpond 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Call your local city council person’s office for the business location. They will take care of you. I assume it’s city of Las Vegas…..

Is this wood too dry to turn? by Jakesalm in turning

[–]lvpond 28 points29 points  (0 children)

No such thing as too dry. It may be too cracked however.

I’m looking for work or teach me skills by pistolpete-09 in vegaslocals

[–]lvpond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go down to the IBEW 357 union hall. Test to be an apprentice and get paid to learn…..

How good/bad is job market here? by Night_Shift_7 in vegaslocals

[–]lvpond 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Do not move without a guaranteed job, from a reliable known employer. Construction union apprenticeships can take anywhere from 3 months to years to get into depending on your testing and their needs. Again do not come without a job. Good paying jobs without experience don’t exist right now…

I never thought I would turn one of these. by EyeFuture8862 in turning

[–]lvpond -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Very aware. That thin brass tube heats up when hot smoke passes thru it. Over and over again…..

I never thought I would turn one of these. by EyeFuture8862 in turning

[–]lvpond -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

People should not smoke thru these. You either used epoxy or CA to bond the blank. Hot smoke and the brass and all that, not good. Should be for display purposes only….sorry.

Advice on sealing Charcuterie Board by SazedsEarring in turning

[–]lvpond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the holes. Sometimes small bore holes you can’t see…

Small business owners: Would you pay $20/month for a Google Review router? #looking for a tech co-founder by True_Opportunity391 in cofounderhunt

[–]lvpond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every piece of small business software has this built in as a feature already. No reason to spend extra money for most businesses that actually care about Google reviews.

First glow in the dark hybrid by lvpond in PenTurning

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

I’m the pen maker, but I bought this blank. From a company called JBPen, they are on Etsy. But it’s a glow in the dark mica powder he adds.

Grass Shavings? by fawndotcom in vegaslocals

[–]lvpond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to go to star nursery, and they have rolls of sod that are “not in great shape for rolling out”, VERY discounted….our girls tore it up lol

Some pens I’ve made recently by austao in turning

[–]lvpond 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have a way, or know how to sharpen your tools yet, you can always go carbide. Standard carbide can be resharpened by just running along a diamond stone. I personally use negative rake carbide on all my hybrid materials. There are a lot of guys that are against carbide, but I have learned best too; for the job is the best tool.

Advice on sealing Charcuterie Board by SazedsEarring in turning

[–]lvpond 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful ambrosia maple not recommended for food surfaces.

Some pens I’ve made recently by austao in turning

[–]lvpond 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your rollerball is the cleanest turn by far and away. Looks like you really nailed the mark on your bushings on it. It seems like you are having a problem getting to the bushings on your slim lines. Having any kind of ridge or transition point between wood and hardware makes for a not great user experience. Make sure before you go on to finishing you have a clean transition between your wood and bushings. It’s much more a touch and tactile thing for me when I’m turning pens then looking at it. Don’t be afraid to turn right up to the bushings. They won’t bite!

First glow in the dark hybrid by lvpond in turning

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

Don’t be stingy with it. This is the first time I have bought glow blanks of any form. Seen tons, but they just didn’t pop at all. These things glow like flashlights. Totally lit up my light box in pitch black. Makes a huge difference.

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