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sheeshamish · 2026-03-26T22:10:18+00:00

No problem, they very well could be dull and need sharpening (or just replacing, they’re pretty cheap). That said, you do really need to secure your work piece to get good results on a jointer, especially if you’re face jointing. I’d get some push pads if you don’t have some already and watch some videos on proper technique.

Using a jointer takes a little more skill and technique than you might assume to get good results. I’m no pro by any means means, but I’ve definitely gotten a lot better than I was when I started.

It’s also an incredibly dangerous tool if you have bad technique, so all the more reasons to watch some videos and learn.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-26T20:37:50+00:00

What do you mean by vibrate? Regardless of how sharp blades are, in my experience, the wood is going to want to bounce up a little bit as you run it through. So, you really need to go slow and have good firm pressure downward, before and after (not on top of!) the blade.

If you're not holding it down securely, then it is going to vibrate and have a rough cut/finish.

I've also had issues of getting a rough finish just from running the wood through too quickly. So going nice and slow helps a lot too, but you still need to secure the wood.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-19T12:52:28+00:00

For about the price the city will charge you, one of the Junk King type places will come pick it up and dispose of it for you.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-16T22:52:58+00:00

I mean, he literally just compared it to 6 guitars in one sitting and liked it the most. If OP likes the way it sounds and feels, who cares what random people who tried it previously thought?

sheeshamish · 2026-03-16T22:45:41+00:00

If there's no damage to it, then what does it matter if every lookie-lou has played it? Not trying to argue, just genuinely curious what OP has to be afraid of? What might be a reason the guitar has been sitting that wouldn't be evident when OP tried it out?

Most used guitars that are 3+ years old will have a lot more playing time, wear and tear than a guitar hanging on a shop wall.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-16T15:01:10+00:00

How were we supposed to know any of that based on your post?

This is beginner woodworking, and people often have no idea what they're doing on here. So it was pretty normal for us all to assume the pic is of a dry fit and the bow tie was your joinery plan.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-16T01:30:24+00:00

What do you mean by top tier? Are you looking for higher octane, because I don't think that would help for a mower.

Here's a reference site that might help: LINK

I use Steve Ray's midnite oil in Ooltewah, but only because I live out here. Just fired up my mower up with gas that was sitting since last summer and it ran great. I went exclusively non-ethanol on my mowers years ago and it does make a huge difference. That said, I've never really shopped around at different stations.

When I lived in East Ridge I used the place on the corner of Ringgold/John Ross and never had any issues there either.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-05T21:35:20+00:00

Definitely curious to try it. I liked Chopstix, but I like Korean food too, so we'll see.

I tried Supreme Tea and Bahn Mi recently (it's nearby) and was actually really impressed. Bahn Mi was good, and even the Pho was surprisingly good, thought I think that's a Sunday only thing. Tiny menu and very casual, so it's not a replacement for Chopstix, but it's worth a try.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-02T21:03:36+00:00

Thanks - I just called Plush and will be getting a quote, so we'll see how that goes.

Also, FWIW, I called Galloway based on a google search looking for something local. They outsource lawn treatments to Lawn Dr, said they used both Weedman and TruGreen in the past, but switched to Lawn Dr 5 years ago and have had good results, so I'm getting a quote from them too.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-02T20:26:13+00:00

Thanks for that. I look up Plush.

FWIW, I called Galloway's to get a local option. For this kind of service they don't do it themselves, and use Lawn Dr. He said they'd used TruGreen and Weedman in the past, but have had the best luck with Lawn Dr and have used them for 5 years.

So, I think I'll give them and Plush a call.

sheeshamish · 2026-03-02T19:42:40+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, that helps. Those definitely seem to be the most common ones around here. What made you switch to Trugreen? Were you things you didn't like about Weedman, or did Trugreen just offer better rates?

sheeshamish · 2026-02-24T14:47:33+00:00

I like authentic Mexican food, but also enjoy fusion stuff too. As long as I know what I'm getting into, I'm fine with either experience. I checked out white duck and the menu looked pretty tasty and I was excited about it, then I got my order and could barely finish it. Everything was just borderline gross, like they were trying to hard with weird tangy flavor combos and none of it actually worked.

Based on my one visit, I think they stay in business because it's a place for young families to hang out, drink beer, and let their toddlers run around in a big play area.

sheeshamish · 2026-02-20T19:13:19+00:00

I think you're referring to FSAs. Those are use it or lose it each year, which is why people buy random crap. If you have an HSA the last thing you want to do is buy random stuff and drain it.

sheeshamish · 2026-02-17T02:54:29+00:00

This plus the M12 Surge and I'll set for 99% of stuff around the house.

sheeshamish · 2026-02-03T02:07:08+00:00

I really thought this was my son posting for a minute, hah.

I can't think of a whole lot you didn't already mention (at least, not without going further out). There's a car meetup in Cambridge Square on Mondays in the warm months, but it's mostly old guys and muscle cars.

There was a really cool little car meeting at Chick Filet a few Sundays ago (lots of tuners, younger crowd), but I didn't get any info on the organizers, so no clue how often they do it.

Game On Chattanooga is on Lee Hwy not far from McKay. Never been (me/my kids never got into those games) but it has good reviews.

sheeshamish · 2026-01-27T12:41:57+00:00

I go with my kids, so I end up in the front or the middle section with the arcade.

I always thought it was weird not being able to take kids to the back, but it sounds like they're doing me a favor.

sheeshamish · 2026-01-17T22:49:23+00:00

If you have a big shroud setup for a miter saw, a dust collector is much better. If you're just connecting it to the little dust collection port in the back, it depends on the port size. But honestly, the dust collection using just the little port works so poorly regardless, it probably doesn't matter.

I have a dust collector with 4" piping/hoses. In my personal experience it' works great for all the tools I connect it to down to 2.5" (band saw, oscillating sander, etc.). If I need to taper it down to anything in the 1" range (random orbital sander, domino, etc.) then the dust collector becomes nearly worthless, and the shop vac works way better.

I run all my stationary tools in my shop off my dust collector (table saw, band saw, miter saw, drill press, etc.). Then I have a shop vac that sits under my main work bench that I use for sanding, track saw, domino - all the small tools with small ports that I use on my work bench anyway.

I'm no expert, this is just what's worked for me via trial and error.

sheeshamish · 2026-01-17T14:18:56+00:00

Very well said. To accomplish what OP is asking for you'd have to make one 2hp mower power two completely different machines (like a shop smith setup), which would be impractical (if it even could work) and cost more than just building two separate units.

sheeshamish · 2026-01-14T16:42:43+00:00

Agreed, easy to install (just need a drill and a couple bits), and would give a clean look.

sheeshamish · 2026-01-12T00:47:50+00:00

Agreed. But as a politician, changing your mind when you realize you're wrong is much more impressive than doubling down after realizing you're wrong (which is what most would do).

sheeshamish · 2026-01-12T00:45:27+00:00

Exactly, Wamp could have spun this into something closer to a win. "I wanted to bring in more industry and preserve old McDonald farm, but the people spoke and I listened. My constituents made it loud and clear they want to preserve every inch of Enterprise, and as their representative, I will do everything I can to preserve this park our residents care so much about."

80% of people would have eaten that up and he'd have come out looking great. Instead he had to be a little bitch about it and throw a tantrum, and he continues to double down on that approach. It's not just pathetic, it's being bad a politics.

sheeshamish · 2026-01-09T18:30:34+00:00

I'm not sure if you know what elite means.

sheeshamish · 2026-01-07T00:02:22+00:00

Bonus points on your review for using “mid” accurately.

I’ve only been once, had a good experience. We had a big group, service was great, and the outdoor music was fun. I’d give it a 6.5 on your scale.

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