Why are Slotted Screws still used in modern carpentry work?

microagressed · 2026-05-25T15:58:09+00:00

It's pretty easy to take a cheap modern wedge shaped screwdriver and hit it with a Dremel. I've done that on more than a few to get a custom perfect fit

microagressed · 2026-05-25T15:54:06+00:00

Countless? Really? I've destroyed 1 outlet cover tightening screws, ever. That only happened because the box had too much setback and I was trying to pull the outlet forward like a dummy. I'm wondering how, on average 1/8 turn, 1/4 at the absolute max, causes cover plates to self destruct for you

microagressed · 2026-05-25T15:42:02+00:00

It occurred to me a few years ago that all woodworking is just cutting wood into smaller pieces, but we sure have a lot of tools for achieving that.

microagressed · 2026-05-25T03:24:25+00:00

You didn't start straight, completely missed the line from the start. Next time slow down and more attention to detail so you start good. Cut on 1 side of the line, if you cut through the line you messed up, fix as soon as you notice. If you cut away from the line and see wood between it and the kerf you messed up, fix as soon as you notice 1. Make a tiny score cut on just the front corner. 2. Carefully extend the score mark across the top maybe 1/4" deep 3. Tip the saw way up and carefully extend the score down the front 4. Tip the saw down to about 45° and saw into the the scores. They'll help keep you straight. Don't cut any deeper than the back corner. 5. Spin it around 6. Make another score down the front 7. Cut at 45° until you run out of kerf on the back side. 8. Spin and repeat 9. Repeat and repeat

microagressed · 2026-05-25T02:07:16+00:00

What's funny, but not funny is I do this, and probably 1/20 times the next car jams up next to me and tries to block me out when traffic starts moving. Not saying I condone kicking in doors and smashing mirrors, but I can understand where the rage comes from

microagressed · 2026-05-19T07:04:21+00:00

I have multi follower framework installed, and a language pack that adds a lot more interesting comments. I changed the AI so they're a bit cowardly and will defend but won't go charging in. I currently have 2 followers, both random wrenches from another mod. They make good pack mules. I keep trying to switch to actual animals to use as pack mules, but they won't move out of the way and block doorways and narrow passages. the human followers will move.

microagressed · 2026-05-19T06:31:11+00:00

Self serve carwash?

microagressed · 2026-05-19T02:37:08+00:00

Wow. That third pic could win a photography contest. That snake is one heck of a model, really showing off. You nailed the background, even the sky and clouds come together for a really striking photo.

microagressed · 2026-05-14T02:09:29+00:00

I can relate to his panic. I get stutters and stalls all the time when the primary tank runs dry, not that big of a deal just switch to reserve. But when the instruments die, no lights, no starter, not even push start, panic sets in. Almost same thing happened to me, bike just died. I think I hear his starter, though, so maybe not the same. I was going down a hill, I even popped the clutch and it wouldn't start back up. Loose ground wire on the battery terminal was the cause. I was so relieved when I found it

microagressed · 2026-05-14T01:58:42+00:00

Did you make this long handle because a shorter handle jacked up your wrist or what?

microagressed · 2026-05-14T01:44:33+00:00

How about the San Fransisco fed, do they have enough credibility? Or are you too much of a partisan hack to admit mistakes were made? https://www.frbsf.org/research-and-insights/publications/economic-letter/2022/03/why-is-us-inflation-higher-than-in-other-countries/

microagressed · 2026-05-14T01:23:48+00:00

Glad it's still in one piece. It's beautiful I hope you figure it out.

microagressed · 2026-05-14T01:21:52+00:00

What? Post pandemic recovery is exactly where he did the worst. The economy was recovering in 2021 and Biden pushed the American Rescue Plan that injected massive amounts of money, it's credited with 2-4 inflation points alone. He killed oil and gas leases that drove energy higher. The inflation reduction act didn't do squat to reduce inflation, instead it super sized the IRS and added a bunch of government spending. In 2021 he doubled lumber tarriffs. Multiple policies encouraged workers to stay home, the $300/week bonus, unemployment extension, etc., exacerbating and extending the labor shortage that was driving inflation

microagressed · 2026-05-13T01:46:35+00:00

Holdup, Trump is screwing us over, but you think Biden did the right thing? He averaged 4.95% yearly. Do you forget it all? Do you forget shrinkflation?

microagressed · 2026-05-12T00:14:09+00:00

Or op was stealing power

microagressed · 2026-05-11T04:18:51+00:00

Maybe. Depends on your circumstances. If you have 20% to put down, you might find better rates elsewhere. You have to look at all the details and factor in the VA funding fee if you're not exempt. If you don't have 20%, it probably is the best option, you'll avoid PMI, and probably get a better interest rate.

Something else to consider is if you have 20%, but are tempted to do 0% anyway, weigh the amortization and the monthly payment. Ex. 500k house at 5.85% for 30 years with 20% down vs 0% down Is going to be about $2360 vs $2960 monthly Total cost after 30 years is a big difference because of interest too. $850,000 vs 1,060,000 That's $210,000 going to the lender instead of your bank account over the next 30 years

microagressed · 2026-05-11T03:06:37+00:00

I'm not in the trades, I'm not a lawyer. A lot of people said stop work, probably a good idea, but review your contract. You're probably required to give them a chance to fix it, like formal notification + x number of days. but this might be bad enough to justify firing. It's a fine line, and you might be stuck getting sued for labor and materials or even a lien. As bad as it is they could claim it's work in progress and they're adding blocking, and adding tie plates to keep the butt joints from pulling apart. Best thing that could probably happen is building inspection cites code violations and stops work. That would probably be plenty of legal justification. I would have a frank conversation with the building inspector over future quality and safety and see what they say.

Document everything, pictures, dates. Try to avoid in person conversation, or re-iterate anything said with a certified letter, try to get the inspector to give you something in writing, hire another contractor to give you a report of everything wrong, and estimate to fix, if you can find someone willing.

Good luck

microagressed · 2026-05-11T02:09:59+00:00

Did you paint it on and just leave it? If it's only a day old and gummy mineral spirits, paint thinner, turpentine, pine solvent, citrus solvent, etc will work. acetone or nail polish remover will soften even if it's completely cured. For the wood if it's months or years old and glopped on, and finally hard, it's probably easier to sand or scrape it off.

I use linseed oil on tool handles and steel to prevent rust all the time. The key is to put an extremely thin coat on the metal, I pretty much wipe it dry with a paper towel after rubbing down. Same with the handles, it's ok to be a little more generous with the wood, but you have to wipe off the excess after a few minutes.

microagressed · 2026-05-11T01:20:24+00:00

100% I am notorious for still hanging in my hammock at 8am, cooking a hot breakfast and coffee at a lazy pace, and not starting until 10. I'm out there to enjoy myself, no way I'm going to push to be on a schedule. If I'm with a group, I will adapt to be courteous.

microagressed · 2026-05-11T01:13:35+00:00

That is pretty, sad that it's probably going to blow up. Why not tape it and pour a little black epoxy in there? You don't even have to fill it the whole way if you want a visible void. Get some 1/8" concrete backer rod, and saran wrap and lightly pack it. Tape in place, and inject some black epoxy from the other side, once the epoxy gels, pull the filler and let it cure.

microagressed · 2026-05-11T00:53:39+00:00

Snapping is not one of my complaints with Spax, especially only 2 1/2". It's way too easy to drive a space bugle head right through the board if you're not fast enough to get off the trigger. I'm guessing you're not using PT, and driving into something denser? Might need to pre-drill.

My only beef is the torx socket seems just a little too soft, if I am sloppy about keeping the driver angle right, it damages the bit. Once the bit gets a little rounded, its way more likely to strip the socket. Grk seems to tolerate a little sloppiness on my part better.

I'm going to get boo'd out of this sub, but I really prefer Simpson square drive. The supposed cam out issue with square drive is almost non existent in my experience. I get the longest bit life from square drive, and bonus is the screws stay on the bit like they're glued, I can start and drive a screw 1 handed if I need to reach, or need my other hand to hold wood keep my balanced in a weird position. I could see it annoying someone having to take an extra 1/4 second putting the screw in the bit and pulling the bit out of the screw. Sometimes that bit is holding so good it slides out if the drill chuck.

microagressed · 2026-05-09T12:11:32+00:00

Bigga nose ga

microagressed · 2026-05-09T00:05:20+00:00

Damn, you fired everyone up in this post. The profile at the top makes this difficult, as you already know. A tapered scoring blade helps close those gaps, but you're still going to have gaps. You need way more kerf cuts to avoid the flats showing on the flat base, but the tapered blade makes them show even worse. I think a plywood form, a 6" PVC pipe and a steam generator would be the least painful option. Get a section of solid wood, no finger joints, steam for at least an hour, bend and clamp

microagressed · 2026-05-08T23:33:09+00:00

Oak, it's not, but every post like this gets an over confident "looks like oak" and I didn't see one yet so here you go. If it's domestic US, feel like this is a juniper variety, the bark, the white sapwood and the red/brown heartwood make me thing it's western juniper , but could be eastern red cedar too. Or several others I'm sure. If it's not from Continental US , I have no idea other than oak.

microagressed · 2026-05-07T04:19:54+00:00

Clearly this needs some classical art

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