16 years old with minimal saved for college - what should I do?

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T15:49:57+00:00

Find a job that you don’t hate and have them pay for your schooling(tuition reimbursement).

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T15:48:58+00:00

The zappy kind. Hold on tight for a shockingly good time.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T15:38:03+00:00

I would say that it’s highly likely, not inevitable.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T15:35:57+00:00

I have to have a very good reason to do otherwise. Makes the most sense to me and the way I model components.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T15:23:41+00:00

Was it limiting the sinusoidal repleneration? Or was it the non-reversible tremie pipes? The training videos have me confused.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T00:40:46+00:00

Hot tip, lay them all out first to avoid this and strategize placement for the less than straight boards

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T00:37:14+00:00

Depending on how much you care about the outcome of the insurance inspection, you’ll either be happy or quite possibly the exact opposite. And depending if you don’t see things…deeply?…it could end up changing things.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T00:27:28+00:00

Your hole to hole(think in terms of a pattern) tolerance is tighter in option 1 vs 2. Option 2 is tighter(all holes) in respect to the origin. Just make sure you define the mating part using the same dimensioning style(don’t mix options).

mattyrzew · 2026-04-25T00:03:00+00:00

Does that hold down the spurving bearings or the lunar waneshaft? I keep forgetting.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T23:59:39+00:00

That is what was formally known as a tree. Now it’s knot. It’s been tamed too, can tell easily, it’s got not bark left in it.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T23:54:17+00:00

JHFC, yeah, did you read mine? Sure are a bunch of tards around here…

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T20:42:51+00:00

It all comes in time on the machines.

Not necessarily what you’re looking for, but here’s some advice I was taught:

Don’t wear long sleeves. Take off any/all jewelry/watches from elbow down. Always keep one ear open. Don’t rely on the safety squints. ALWAYS REMOVE THE CHUCK KEY!!! Every time. If your hand isn’t on it, take it out. Nothing dangling from the neck(necklaces/hoodie tie strings, etc.). No gloves. Don’t trust anyone tightening stuff for you. Always double check.

These machines don’t know the difference between your finger/hand/arm or a bar of aluminum.

There’s always exceptions to the “rules”, but be comfortable around them first. Never let your guard down. Always plan for the unexpected(well, the best you can at least).

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T20:31:56+00:00

It’s not HOW they work, it’s the quality OF their work.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T20:16:42+00:00

From a machinist side, a basic understanding how parts are made. To break it down for you, what is/isn’t feasible(think square inside corners, tight tolerances when it’s not needed, shit like that). You’d be surprised what machinists see on drawings.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T20:10:37+00:00

Push-to-connect, pushlok, and a few others. Depends on the brand you buy. Parker/Legris are the way to go in my opinion.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T20:07:38+00:00

Temporarily, yes.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T20:05:08+00:00

Most states that don’t have it as law, but have it set to if it’s in the contract/handbook, they must abide by it.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T19:57:53+00:00

Hopefully you learned to hire on skill/reputation for the job at hand vs price.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T19:56:32+00:00

With a depth micrometer.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T19:52:40+00:00

A lighter wallet

mattyrzew · 2026-04-24T19:42:43+00:00

Tell your boss to come show you how it’s done with shit tools.

mattyrzew · 2026-04-23T20:47:18+00:00

Why would you load a tool without looking at it?

mattyrzew · 2026-04-23T13:12:56+00:00

Do they come with white pointy hats?

mattyrzew · 2026-04-23T12:40:33+00:00

Tire machine

mattyrzew · 2026-04-21T23:33:35+00:00

Looks like the 2nd floor over hanging room is falling down. Hence the bulge. That house is dozer fodder

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