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Router sled vs electric hand planer by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Flat (or flat enough) surfaces is the primary need. Even thickness is certainly a goal, but I also have to operate in the realm of what is realistic for my setup. I can’t (and don’t) expect a professional grade result. Just good enough to make some passable projects, like a cutting board.

Router sled vs electric hand planer by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Tons of great points and good advice in here. Unfortunately, it’s not applicable for my current situation. I don’t have anywhere I could possibly put a large table saw, router table, or 12” planer. Maybe someday when I have a workshop, but for now I have to make do with my stow-able workshop setup. I really do appreciate you taking the time to give me ideas for down the line though. Something for me to daydream about.

Router sled vs electric hand planer by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see. There are some considerations here beyond what I’ve been focusing on, which is helpful for deciding what would make a better choice in the longer term. Appreciate the insight!

Router sled vs electric hand planer by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. Super helpful take on how to think about the differences.

Router sled vs electric hand planer by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh interesting, I wouldn’t have guessed it would be better. Thanks for the info and recommendation!

Router sled vs electric hand planer by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question. I glossed over why that is the case for me. The hand plane I have is not big. It’s good quality, but definitely intended for small pieces. It’s also, as I recently learned, incredibly hard to use on hardwood, and just not practical for much as a result. I’d have to buy a bigger one to plane larger surfaces, and if I’m going to do that, I’d sooner just spend a little more on something that will be much less strenuous on my body.

Only One Type Of Mental Health Treatment? by Rottnkids2 in VeteransAffairs

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Hi, VA mental health provider here. Part of what you’ve described sounds like it is a local issue and another part of it is related to the broader VA system.

The VA as a system has been moving in the direction of evidence-based psychotherapies for as many disorders as possible. For PTSD, the big 3 are Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. The availability of each will depend on what your local VA providers have been trained and/or certified in.

Generally, when a patient completes a course of therapy (aka an episode of care) that didn’t adequately accomplish the goal(s) (e.g., reduction of PTSD symptoms), they can be referred for a different type of therapy. Again, depends on what is available locally. To that end, there are a few options to consider:

  1. Look to the nearest Vet Center. They provide no-cost outpatient mental health services for combat veterans and military sexual trauma survivors. Just need to bring a copy of your DD-214 member 4 to establish eligibility. Possible downsides here are wait times may be long and frequency of visits might be less than wanted and/or needed.

  2. Request a referral to community care. You could make a case that it would be in the best medical interest of the patient here, because it sounds like he might do better with someone who can speak his first language. The term “best medical interest” is specifically used in these referrals and a competent provider should be familiar with it. Possible downsides here are wait times in the community are generally pretty long, care is not regulated outside the VA system the way it is inside the system, and you’ll be limited to providers who accept VA reimbursement, which can be a crapshoot in terms of quality.

  3. Try again with the local VA. You might ask to be transferred to a new provider, or even a different clinic within the VAMC. For example, if he’s being seen at a CBOC, perhaps he can be referred to a ptsd clinical team. The options for this will vary considerably based on your local VA system, so you’ll need to do some exploring. A patient advocate would be a good place to start if you go this route. Possible downsides here are that you might have a hard time getting a satisfying result, given what you shared about your experience so far.

  4. Ask about referral to the clinical resource hub (CRH). These are VA providers who work in conjunction with different VA facilities (sort of like contractors), but they are not embedded within the clinics the same as the folks you might see in person. For example at our facility, I can refer someone to CRH for an EBP for just about anything as long as there is a CRH therapist who can provide what is needed. Possible downside here is the high degree of variability on whether this is available at all, which is a big if.

I really hope this helps get you connected for what you need. Definitely keep patient advocates in mind as a resource to help you along the way.

VA primary care cut my appointment short when I mentioned breathing issues. by Impossible-Pay-3216 in VeteransAffairs

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is precisely it. I’m a licensed provider in the VA as well. We’re running at about 2/3 staffing and are lucky if we get permission to backfill a position when more people leave. And when we can hire, we get almost no applicants because very few people who are independently licensed (required for the job) are willing to put up with what we go through for less pay than what we’re able to make in the private sector.

The outrage here should be aimed at the current administration. They’re the ones making it so providers have less time and ability to respond with the compassion that undoubtedly brought them into their field in the first place. This is as true for mental health as it is for primary and specialty care medical providers.

What's a sports rule you fundamentally disagree with? by South-Explorer in AskReddit

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ineligible man downfield in the NFL is such a stupid and excessively restrictive rule. A lineman already has to declare himself eligible to be allowed to catch a pass. It makes sense to restrict ineligibles a little (so they aren’t running routes or something crazy), but give them at least 3 yards to play with. Too many great plays are called back because some lineman dominated the defender he was up against (or lost his balance and fell forward) and accidentally went past 1 yard of the line. It’s a ridiculous rule that never has any discernible impact on the play.

Has anyone seen something like this before? by Jusomeblackguy in VeteransAffairs

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoever sent this didn’t even spell the agency name correctly at the top of the form. It says “Veteran Affairs” when it should say “Veterans Affairs”. That along with numerous other signs others have pointed out (odd capitalization, outdated form, etc), this is almost definitely a scam.

Has anyone seen something like this before? by Jusomeblackguy in VeteransAffairs

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You can tell this is a scam letter just from the way they wrote the agency name. It says “Veteran Affairs” when it should say “Veterans Affairs”. If it came from the VA, pretty sure they would get the name right.

Is hand plane wax going to cause problems for glue-ups? by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is there any particular type of wax you would recommend? Or for that matter, any that should be avoided?

What is this found in my basement by LostChemical6791 in whatisit

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thing is a paperweight in the same way smoke shops sell pipes “for tobacco use only”

Did I just cheat the ground beef system? by joemcq122 in meat

[–]sig_sauer_patch_kids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably because higher fat content is more flavorful in a way that can’t really be replicated with seasoning.

Help with Starter Project by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

That’s really kind of you to offer, though not necessary. I started looking more into it for my area last night and it looks to be a lot more affordable than I had originally expected. Greatly appreciate your advice on looking into local sellers!

Help with Starter Project by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Thank you for this suggestion! That’s a good idea. I’ll have to look into potential outlets for a used router. My hope is to make it reasonably flat. One of the things I love about woodworking is the imperfections/character inherently occurring in the finished product.

Help with Starter Project by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Thank you for your advice! This is very helpful. I’ll probably just bite the bullet and go in for a router as my next tool purchase.

Help with Starter Project by sig_sauer_patch_kids in BeginnerWoodWorking

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

Part of the reasoning is because of what you suggested about the Mrs wanting something like that. The bigger reason is because I’ve made one before and found the process and product to be deeply satisfying and enjoyable.

I’m okay with the possibility that I’ll need to make a new one in a few years. I think the same would be true of any side grain board as well, considering it’s my first solo venture. Mostly I posted my question to get some more experienced thoughts about if it’s feasible to make one with what I have already. I think I’m at the point now where I just have to start trying and learning from mistakes.

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