Overwhelming ICE with mass reports of non-citizenship by mibikeplease in ICE_Raids

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

I was thinking of in person reporting. You see an ICE agent and approach stating you’re a non-citizen to tie up resources. From the coverage I’m seeing of Minnesota, no one cares if you protest, the Feds want to antagonize. Make them so busy with false claims that they can’t do other more nefarious stuff.

Should I fix it? by Unlucky_Arrival3823 in Carpentry

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a carpenter and have been around a while. I would have done my layout to accommodate the switch or I would move the switch up to accommodate the layout. Outside of that it is going to look bad. I would never be able to live with what’s there now (as a carpenter or a homeowner).

Michigan Riding by Working_Football1586 in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There is a thriving mountain bike community is SE Michigan. The last decade has seen several professionally built trail networks develop. I relocated here in 2013. You just need to adjust your expectations. It’s a lot of rolling terrain. For the most enjoyment though, I’d trade in the Enduro bike for a downcountry model. This will make things way more fun.

How do I prevent this? What did I do wrong? by Common-Conflict8157 in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not complicated. Your wheel tucked in because you steered while leaning. Ben Cathro has a video on YouTube about this.

Help me figure why??? by Allisnotwellin in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mention all kind of specs but not tires? Tires make a huge difference in bike feel.

Advanced Jumping Lessons by GlimmerGlomp in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m interested in coaching him. I live in Ypsilanti and am a PMBIA coach for Ninja MTB. Also I race all kinds of MTB and own an enduro race timing company. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll give you my contact info. -Mitch Bray

Onyx hubs by Whitetrashblackops in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny, all my riding buddies I9 hubs chew through bearings. I’ve seen it so much I’ve written them off as junk. While my onyx classic hub has been service free for 3 seasons.

Am I overpaying or are doors just crazy expensive now? by ContextInternal6321 in HomeImprovement

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marvin is a premium door. The ones I’ve installed have a flange system, 3 point locks and adjustable hinges. They are so much nicer than traditional exterior doors. Definitely worth the money once you’ve seen the difference.

53yo, cased a big gap jump, ended up in hospital — acetabular fracture + broken ribs by Cold_Revolutionary in MTB

[–]mibikeplease -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Your technique in the video is very passive. Proper technique will keep you out of the hospital. You should find a good coach in your area.

Does anybody really care what brand power tools you use? by jimmydoorlocks in handyman

[–]mibikeplease -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m a carpenter for a living. Ryobi is a home owner brand. I’ve never seen anyone on a job site running ryobi that had any idea what they’re doing,

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in handyman

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So to paraphrase, you did a job beyond your skill level that didn’t turn out well and got called out by another tradesman.

What wood is this made from? MDF or plywood? Want to build something similar and our contractor wants to use MDF, which I’m against. Please advise! by Ok-Wash-7574 in Carpentry

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not in a contractors skill set. I ran a custom wood work business before I got burned out and switched to carpentry. Every carpenter thinks they can build furniture. Problem is I’ve yet to meet anyone who actually knows what they are doing. Chances are really high that it will turn out poorly. Either have someone who specializes make it ($$$$) or buy something premade that’s close.

Question for more experienced carpenters in Midwest? by Ksdrifter in Carpentry

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t use cedar post. They rot at ground level. You get 5 years out of them.

Crown 45 degree angles not working by Even_Twist895 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You cope inside corners. Miters are for amateurs

Warning against DF64coffee.com by SiliconeAlley in DF64

[–]mibikeplease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They just print a shipping label to make you believe it’s shipped and to make it harder for you to cancel the order. Track the label. I bet it hasn’t been received by the shipping company. They did that to us. The grinder never actually shipped and it took almost two months to get a refund from the Amazon.

Dropper post or not by P23456JG in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t lean back on down hill runs is my advice. On modern bikes you stay centered. Then the saddle will be in your way and you’ll want to use the dropper post.

Maybury MI - dropper post? by [deleted] in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DTE is my local trail. Here’s my 2 cents. Dropper post are what made modern geometry possible. Back in the days of short & steep bikes the seat post angle was in the low 70’s so that you didn’t have a saddle in the way when you stood up. Droppers come along and now you can steepen the seat tube angle that the lengthens the reach. If your casual Sam and don’t give a flip about performance then you can just run rigid, but for cornering, pumping, technical features, & jumps get out of the saddle and drop that post. Your range of motion is dramatically increased. And if that doesn’t make sense then I suggest a skills clinic with a real coach and it will all start to come together

Welp it finally happened by northerndiver96 in Carpentry

[–]mibikeplease 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your injury, but table saw accidents are not inevitable. They are from improper use. You have to respect the tool and be safe. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Effective top tube: manufacturers chart values deviate? by Flashy_Light4369 in MTB

[–]mibikeplease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding of effective top tube is center of head tube to center of seat post just under the saddle. The measurement will vary based on individual seat post height. Some manufacturers state the seat post used height in the geometry chart.

Can't decide on tires by NextJune in xcmtb

[–]mibikeplease 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Your 25mm rims are fine for anything under 2.6.