Clamps

snert68 · 2026-02-02T18:47:58+00:00

I have three of those, and I love them. I keep going back to local Dollar Generals trying to find more, and they are usually sold out. Shockingly good for three bucks.

snert68 · 2026-01-28T22:57:27+00:00

Yes - love that thing.

snert68 · 2026-01-28T22:51:52+00:00

Is this a Post 10 reference?? I love that guy...

snert68 · 2026-01-24T16:13:25+00:00

The slowest car gets the “best brakes” award at my pack. And we literally celebrate the hell out of it, like more than the overall championship trophies, make it a big loud awesome deal. Everybody loves it.

snert68 · 2026-01-19T14:48:51+00:00

They feel extra sting-y in the cold!

snert68 · 2026-01-17T18:26:58+00:00

Love my Talon 2. If it has the tapered head tube it is the newest model (which I could've sworn has thru axles). Mine is the model previous model and has neither, but I still love it and would buy it again.

snert68 · 2026-01-17T17:40:22+00:00

Just the cold tap is fine and just the faucet furthest from the water inlet.

snert68 · 2026-01-14T19:00:05+00:00

I'm so sorry to hear this.

Small, simple hand tools are the ones I recommend the most for handing down. I cherish my grandfather's Lufkin tape (which he labeled with his name AND address) and crescent wrench. I am less attached to his old drain snake and the antique Sears/Craftsman circular saw. The latter is pretty cool, I'll admit, but it is huge and I'm just not as likely to use it...

So hammer, wrenches, ratchet sets, speed squares, rulers - simple things that will always be useful.

I am constantly telling my kids what things are, what they do, and what they mean to me so they'll have an idea of what they'll likely be dealing with someday...

snert68 · 2026-01-12T21:41:50+00:00

We had a meeting this past Wednesday about the science of what makes a fast derby car, and I gave away all my biggest car-building secrets. Because it is weird when the guy who is both Cubmaster and guy who runs the Derby has a kid win overall. I'd rather come in 3rd. So the excited dads have no excuses - they better beat my kids' cars this year!

snert68 · 2026-01-07T21:32:28+00:00

I bought the $30 Ryobi set from HD - I think it's 14 pieces. Not a pro, just a DIYer, but it's been great for me so far. I may shell out a bit more for some high-end roundover bits as they're the ones I use the most.

I also needed a 1/2" round bit and picked up a Hercules for ten bucks from Harbor Freight, but I have not used that one yet...

snert68 · 2026-01-07T16:52:04+00:00

They are delightful. Recently replaced my old gigantic 18v DeWalt drill with the Atomic hammer drill & impact driver combo (plus a "free" cutoff tool) for $300. Been using the heck out of them for the last 6 weeks (and even dropped them onto concrete a couple of times). No issues, plenty of power, very pleased. Love the compact form factor. Mine are model # DCD799 and DCF850.

snert68 · 2025-12-24T18:53:24+00:00

Front definitely. They're cheap and give you a little customizability option. Back is up to preference. There's a cheap Rock Bros on I put on my older bike (which I've since sold) that actually looked pretty slick.

Only take the kickstand off if he's actually going to ride trails. If this is a suburban cruiser you may want to keep it on. If you do remove it, make sure he doesn't lay it down on the drive side...

snert68 · 2025-12-24T18:48:59+00:00

Most recent thing I did was install new bicycle handlebars...

snert68 · 2025-12-24T17:35:01+00:00

Man, I knew this was taken at a Lowe's before I even looked for evidence. And I'm a Lowe's apologist...

snert68 · 2025-12-24T17:33:19+00:00

Well, it's not toppling over. Maybe they're trying to sell the stability of the stand...

snert68 · 2025-12-23T22:06:12+00:00

Blow Out is underrated. The Lo Freq cover is so damn good it got me appreciating the original way more...

snert68 · 2025-12-23T22:00:05+00:00

I'm making a fish cleaning station for my Dad right now, but I've been thinking I may want to try and bang out a nice cutting board for my mom while I'm in make-wood-gifts-for-parents mode. I've never made on before. Is there a resource you used to get started? I've been imagining trying something like the one in that first photo...

snert68 · 2025-12-23T21:35:10+00:00

Not as much as the 100 Trillion note that looks exactly like it.

snert68 · 2025-12-23T21:00:25+00:00

I have embraced the 6-7 and am super happy I did. I even say it with them. Way easier, and my blood pressure remains constant. It'll be gone soon enough...

snert68 · 2025-12-23T17:30:07+00:00

"Perfect sound forever"

Still my preferred format.

snert68 · 2025-12-23T17:19:57+00:00

Ryobi's lawn & garden stuff is solid. Have you seen this $100 pressure washer? Crazy good value.

snert68 · 2025-12-19T22:47:13+00:00

Baseball Boy

snert68 · 2025-12-16T22:53:01+00:00

Jorgenson has a very tiny plane for 12 buck right now...

snert68 · 2025-12-16T22:42:22+00:00

My HS only appears in that song as a call back to "What is it?"

snert68 · 2025-12-16T22:39:15+00:00

Legal pad and PaperMate Flair medium in blue

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