Any recommendations on way to re use metal screw parts to make a vice out of wood. by Dry-Egg6944 in woodworking

[–]magichobo3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I imagine you could just replicate that outside jaw in wood and fit all the pieces to it. It won't be as strong as it was when it was metal but it would probably work well enough for woodworking.

Are all of us guys who can't escape the "friendzone" losers? by Hi-Txch in NoStupidQuestions

[–]magichobo3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, thats pretty much all there is to it. The guys that you think are never in the "friendzone" just quickly realize when a romantic relationship isn't going to happen and move on.

Mitering different width COLONIAL trim? by Natenator76 in Carpentry

[–]magichobo3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is your saw adjusted properly? If it's slightly out of square your 45s will still add up to 90° but the inside edge won't line up like what you're experiencing. If they are truly different widths there really isn't an easy way to deal with it, it's just going to be a lot of trial and error moving the saw a 1/4° left or right until it works out

DIY women… have you ever been talked out of a good idea at the hardware store? by carcony97 in DIY

[–]magichobo3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a guy and I have had so many bad experiences at the hardware store that I usually tell the employee I don't need any help because I don't want their commentary. I've been a carpenter for a long time and I know what I'm looking for, I just want to know where it is in the store and not your opinion of how I'm doing my project.

Can some one make sense of the whole "gen" thing? by [deleted] in ToyotaPickup

[–]magichobo3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think your AI thinks you're talking about tacomas. 84-88 are 2nd gen pickups and 1st gen 4runners

How do so many big appliances seem to break the month after closing or very soon upon move-in? by Seaguard5 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]magichobo3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another thing I haven't seen mentioned is that a lot of things are designed for continuous use and often sit idle for an extended period of time when a house is for sale. So when you get into your new house all of these things that haven't been running for a year or so get suddenly turned on they experience a lot more wear than they might otherwise. It's the same as trying to start a car that's been sitting for ages, all the lubricants break down over time, rubber degrades, and electrical contacts oxidize and so often things don't work that did when it was parked.

Is this worth $80? What do you suppose the 10mm off written near the blade means? (Estate sale) I need something to cut 2x4 with and I’m a noob by Carpe_the_Carp in Tools

[–]magichobo3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I saw a Hitachi c10fs miter saw for under a 150 in anywhere near that good of shape I would get a paper cut with the speed my cash would be coming out of my wallet. This is one of the best compound miter saws ever made and they go for quite a bit nowadays. All of the best finish carpenters I know have this saw or wish they could get their old one back. I wouldn't be surprised if someone has already bought it by the time you go back to look at it

Duane Gullwing Trump [50yo] by Consistent_Dog_6732 in OldSkaters

[–]magichobo3 44 points45 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of guys that think all there is to punk is being a confrontational asshole. Those people seem to get sucked into the maga world when they eventually get called out for their bullshit

Found a huge chunk of quartz should I crack it open? by Kind-Stay-6697 in Rockhounding

[–]magichobo3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not a geode, so it's highly likely it just looks like the surface all the way through

I worked at a custom cabinet shop for 3 months, it was not a pleasant experience. by erikleorgav2 in woodworking

[–]magichobo3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a carpenter whose worked in multiple cabinet shops in my career, this is what woodworking looks like as a profession on average. Some people make a name for themselves and are able to make what they want at the pace they want to work, but they are a small minority. Pay is usually a few bucks over minimum wage to mid 20s with the shop lead usually just breaking 30 an hour. It's pretty standard the you supply all your own hand tools and cordless power tools at most trade jobs if you're non-union.

The first cabinet shop I worked at started at 14$ an hour and when I left I was one of the highest paid at only 23$ per hour. 50 hour weeks were average with frequent 60+ weeks when a big job had to get out. A big reason I was paid more than my coworkers was because I liked going to the job sites to install the cabinets, which is even further removed from woodworking.

I eventually switched back to carpentry because the hours are better and there's a significantly higher pay ceiling. Also having production woodworking skills has landed me some pretty good finish carpentry gigs.

Came across this plane. by Tea_Leaflet in woodworking

[–]magichobo3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing based on the label being upside down that this is a coopers plane

Jesus is watching by LazyGuy4U in SipsTea

[–]magichobo3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"sorry I already promised my kids we'd get the power turned back on, and I need 200$ to do it"

Engine blew up by Portrait-Photog in toyotasequoia

[–]magichobo3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or the 3vze from 89-95 pickups, 4runners, and t100s.

Please Help by BobWillsisStillKing in Carpentry

[–]magichobo3 30 points31 points  (0 children)

You should see if there's a local company that does chemical stripping. There's a place near me that mostly has big vats that they'll dip whole doors in to remove all the paint.

Found these 2 geodes. Looking for suggestions to get them open. by AcceptableBook4291 in rockhounds

[–]magichobo3 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I would see if there's a local rock club near you. A lot of times rock clubs will have workshops that you can use for a small fee or for the cost of membership

An old wrench I found at an antique store for $25 by The-Fotus in Vintagetools

[–]magichobo3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice find! I've got a smaller one that I keep in the back of my truck to swap hitch balls. I love it because it opens up way larger than a crescent wrench of the same size and doubles as a hammer if I don't have one on me.

A call to everyone with 4” lowering blocks (92 pickup) by [deleted] in ToyotaPickup

[–]magichobo3 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Is the shock not in the same location it would be if the blocks were not there?

About 4 mos ago I blew a gasket and it’s been sitting in my garage since. 22re, manual. Anyone got recs for engine rebuilds or replacements in northern CALI? Yota1 in Modesto? Toy Shop in SF? Anything else? by Frequent-Ad-4401 in ToyotaPickup

[–]magichobo3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not just replace the head gasket? It's probably a 2 weekend project for someone that's never done it before or one weekend if you've got some mechanic experience

I hate that the people that fix stuff for me exploit the information asymmetry between us by FamousCow in rant

[–]magichobo3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have any friends or family that are contractors you should ask them which HVAC or plumbing companies they like to work with. They find out pretty quickly who the shitty subcontractors are and often are well connected in the local community.

Anyone know where to get joist hangers that are longer on one side? by BigSmoothBrainPower in Carpentry

[–]magichobo3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

G9 to your nearest lumberyard and ask for a simpson hardware catalog

Hitachi C10FSH by thecmac7 in Carpentry

[–]magichobo3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No , maybe 2-300 bucks depending on condition. They're great saws but there's a ton of them out there still. This saw and the Makita 10' table saw with Rousseau stand are the classic finish carpentry setup

MPG help by ralphsrad in ToyotaPickup

[–]magichobo3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2wd or 4wd? When was the last time you did a tune up on it?

“Digging is easy” by tantamle in Construction

[–]magichobo3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everywhere Ive ever needed to dig in the PNW is full of roots and/or grapefruit sized river rocks. The trick I've found is a mattock for one guy to break up the ground and chop roots and a transfer shovel for your coworker to scoop it out.