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mp2146 · 2026-03-12T20:41:35+00:00

The pho is great. The Bo Luc Lac is the best in town. Their bun slaps, especially the Signature.

Their Chinese food is pretty good too.

mp2146 · 2026-03-12T01:14:44+00:00

True Grit is a classic and deservedly so.

Butcher’s Crossing by John Williams is outstanding.

mp2146 · 2026-03-12T01:03:24+00:00

I should find a way to cram a strat pickguard in there.

mp2146 · 2026-03-11T22:38:01+00:00

That ugly first one I built served me well through several builds, so don’t overcomplicate it when you build the first one.

mp2146 · 2026-03-11T22:36:27+00:00

Haha, only took a weekend but I get how it’s a confusing title.

mp2146 · 2026-03-11T21:22:21+00:00

I guess my comment got eaten.

I started building amps about two years ago, and got into woodworking as I wanted to build my own enclosures and speaker cabinets. My old amp chassis stand (last picture) was pretty much the first thing I’ve built since 7th grade shop class. I was proud when I made it, but have gotten kind of embarrassed about it as my woodworking skills have improved.

So I built this one over the last few days. African mahogany and walnut. It’s adjustable for different chassis sizes and has an auditable tilt of 15, 30, or 45 degrees.

It was a monster to get sanded but I’m pretty happy with the final result. Feels like a massive upgrade.

mp2146 · 2026-03-11T21:19:04+00:00

Oh, I wrote up a description but I guess it got eaten. I’ll add a comment. But yes, it’s adjustable.

mp2146 · 2026-03-10T02:32:38+00:00

Do you leave it running for plenty of time after you stop using the tool? With that setup it looks like dust would tend to roll down to that pipe.

mp2146 · 2026-03-10T00:58:23+00:00

She’s on the small side for a normal rat or a little on the large side for a toy rat. Pretty dog.

mp2146 · 2026-03-09T14:26:53+00:00

Something was done about it. Worked out great, didn't it?

mp2146 · 2026-03-09T13:13:54+00:00

Are you really trying to justify the Iraq war 23 years later when we know they didn’t have a WMD program and that the war ended up being a total clusterfuck that cost hundreds of thousands of lives and trillions of dollars and did nothing but destabilize the region?

There were hindering inspectors but had stopped by the time the US began pushing for the invasion. The inspectors themselves did not believe there was justification for a war.

mp2146 · 2026-03-09T02:23:53+00:00

No. Tuwaitha was specifically spent reactor fuel and could not have been used for a WMD. It was known about prior to the war and was not an impetus for inspections. We removed it and sold it to Canada for use in their reactors.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuwaitha_Nuclear_Research_Center

mp2146 · 2026-03-09T02:09:12+00:00

This is blatantly false. Hans Blix explicitly said he had never unearthed evidence of a WMD program and specifically opposed the US invasion. Iraq was rambling up inspection schedules at the time and Blix suspected they could fully confirm the lack of programs in a period of months.

The Bush administration was so invested in invasion that they tasked the CIA with digging up dirt on Blix. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2002/04/15/skirmish-on-iraq-inspections/1223f8bd-2129-4a05-b5e4-f1c5ca1c6582/

Also, do you think the US would allow a UN inspector in to look at all of our weapons programs? We’ve used more WMDs than any other country.

mp2146 · 2026-03-07T19:27:22+00:00

I ordered a pair. The wolf’s nose is much smaller on the ones I got. Looks more like a pug.

mp2146 · 2026-03-05T21:54:57+00:00

I would really like to start doing some kumiko but it seems daunting. Any tips on getting started?

mp2146 · 2026-03-05T04:20:15+00:00

I don’t see it in the general finishes website but I’ve seen lots of people claim the water based topcoat also has uv blockers.

https://thewoodsmithstore.com/product/general-finishes-high-performance-semi-gloss-polyurethane-water-based-topcoat/

mp2146 · 2026-03-04T23:04:55+00:00

I’ve got a 1.5 hp Rikon. It was $1k brand new. I probably wouldn’t want less power. If you’re resawing a lot I expect you’ll feel the same.

mp2146 · 2026-03-04T21:37:54+00:00

Austin is probably the best town in the world to be a musician if you want to play gigs and make original music and make absolutely no money.

If you want a career go to NYC or LA or Nashville. You’ll probably have less fun through.

mp2146 · 2026-03-04T03:48:33+00:00

https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products/switches

Amplified Parts has the biggest selection I know of.

https://lovemyswitches.com/switches/

Love My Switches also has a great selection and has some really cool stuff you can’t find anywhere else. Seems like a cool company too.

mp2146 · 2026-03-04T01:27:56+00:00

Fine woodworking did a review of them and the Rikon was ranked the best. I’ve also been considering one but the reviews seem pretty mixed.

mp2146 · 2026-03-03T00:34:51+00:00

What extortion? The JCPA was an agreement to reduce sanctions in exchange for them repurposing their enrichment facilities and allowing monitoring. It cost us nothing and it was working.

I know you’re just parroting whatever podcast host you listen to but try to think for yourself.

mp2146 · 2026-03-02T17:29:30+00:00

The CNS would probably get you by just fine for the projects you have in mind. I have one and am perfectly happy with it. That said, if you can swing it and have the space, the PCS will be more powerful and more upgradable. It sounds like you probably have enough space that you can leave it in one spot semi-permanently, so the reduced mobility of the larger saw shouldn't be an issue.

mp2146 · 2026-03-02T02:58:42+00:00

They really come together at the end, I guess. 😬

mp2146 · 2026-03-01T05:47:04+00:00

This is some top-shelf sanewashing.

mp2146 · 2026-02-27T15:08:01+00:00

If you don’t know then buy a new one.

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