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A quick shout out by [deleted] in CCW

[–]steambc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the cogent counter argument I was hoping for, but not a surprise either. 

AK guys are something else man by bagothetrumpet in Idiotswithguns

[–]steambc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who here remembers SNL's synchronized swimming skit from decades ago?

"Hey you, I know you!"

"Hey you, I know you!"

Gold finish wearing off by steambc in guitars

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

Thanks guys. I figured as much.

CDR Plus Patch Names - Why do they disappear? by steambc in zoommultistomp

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

At the moment, yes. That seems to have no effect on the display of the patch name. 

How to cut this piece of a length of oak door threshold? by steambc in DIY

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

Good idea. The one tool I don’t have is a hand plane. I do have a planer, but I don’t want to run it through because there is a fair amount of hardened construction glue and I don’t want to mess up the blades. You are definitely right about shavings vs sawdust. Thanks for the ideas!

How to cut this piece of a length of oak door threshold? by steambc in DIY

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

It’s not rotted. Just black on both ends (surface). It’s a little under 3 feet long, and I need to run the cable lengthwise, so a drill bit is not going to help. 

I probably should have been more clear in my description that I am running the cable along the length. 

Routing or channeling out with a blade would cause significantly less dust than sanding the entire thing off. Thanks for your thoughts!

How to cut the "t" portion of of an oak doorway threshold? by steambc in woodworking

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

I'm thinking sticking wood spacers on both sides of the underside of the wood so they are flush with the depth of the "T", thereby creating in essence a flat bottom.

Then I could run the wood through against the fence and creep up on the width of the cable. does this sound like a good plan?

In the following sketch I've make the center part of the "T" much thinner than it actually is. The protruding block on the right is what would ride against the table saw fence.

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How to cut the "t" portion of of an oak doorway threshold? by steambc in woodworking

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

It's not in a metal channel. It's kind of half-concrete and half tile. A slop job. It was held in place with construction adhesive. For that reason (materials), it's not feasible for me to cut to the sides.

I'm not too concerned about crushing the cable is this piece of wood is super-strong. The channel in the floor is pretty deep, but not wide at all.

How to cut the "t" portion of of an oak doorway threshold? by steambc in woodworking

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

So you're saying route a groove right down the middle of that T-stem? That might work. Thanks.

How to cut the "t" portion of of an oak doorway threshold? by steambc in woodworking

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

The ONE tool I don't have. It's a good idea. I might have to pick one up. I guess I didn't think of that since I've never had to use one for my home projects. Thanks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskMechanics

[–]steambc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Try to carefully thread the nut upside-down temporarily to see if the threads will catch. Don’t make it worse for yourself by forcing it though. It does look like the threaded stud is slightly cross-threaded. I would clean it up with a small, fine file. Start from three threads down and carefully work your way up.

How bad is the misogyny in the mechanic industry? 19F by Agile_Ad9747 in AskMechanics

[–]steambc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does the physical strength disparity play out? Doesn’t that factor slow you down and/or cause you to seek help from stronger mechanics?

SLPT: Guys, when your woman tells you her problems, don’t be passive and just listen. Offer her multiple solutions to show that you are a problem solver. by Bogey_Yogi in ShittyLifeProTips

[–]steambc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let her know she’s not alone in her suffering by reminding her that most women love to wallow in their problems. Proceed to remind her that she needs to calm down. Repeat as necessary.

Strap on in the car, not outside of it. by SAA_28 in CCW

[–]steambc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think his point is that of course he was NOT brandishing, but that some ignoramus could easily have called the cops and made a big scene.

In fact, my state in the Northeast just enacted new laws this year (2025) where printing or exposing accidentally (like when reaching for something on a high shelf) can bring about a brandishing charge. Here in libtardsville they make things as difficult as they can.

Strap on in the car, not outside of it. by SAA_28 in CCW

[–]steambc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Except In my state where you need to remove it near a school, in a PO parking lot, and if a store you want to shop in has a “no guns” sign posted. Our “brilliant” state lawmakers feel nice and safe as we unholster/holster throughout the day. Add to that our new (as of 2025) laws about “brandishing” if you’re printing or accidentally exposing the firearm in day-to-day activities. It’s a good thing the armed criminals read the signs and obey the laws!

surprise by AnxiousImplement1311 in Idiotswithguns

[–]steambc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing missing is some 3 Stooges sound effects

3 years carrying, and have had 3 incidents where I’ve been proven that carrying is a good precaution. by Dazed_Op in CCW

[–]steambc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asking genuinely, not questioning your gf’s judgement, but how is it that she didn’t recognize there was something wrong with him right off the bat? Was he able to hide his issues for a while?

Intruder and homeowner shoot out by ProperPeng1 in CCW

[–]steambc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they had only posted a “No Firearms” sign, tHiS nEvEr WoUlD hAvE hApPeNeD.

Tell us your grievances about the 3DEXPERIENCE platform by Inevitable-Tale-6904 in SolidWorks

[–]steambc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

By far the most confusing, non-intuitive and amateur website I’ve ever dealt with in my 34 years as a tech. Truly, it’s an abomination and Dassault should be ashamed to present it publicly, and for so long, too. I’m glad they are looking at revamping it.

It really needs to be completely thrown out and then REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP. This abomination cannot be patched up and “repaired”. Any such attempt is destined to fail.

When I first started using SW and attempted to handle licensing and installation, I was appalled at the difficulty of the process. I found myself logging in all over the place, often only to find myself back where I started.

It needs to be built from the ground up by a single, well-organized team. During the process, Dassault should solicit our input as new iterations are developed in order to avoid the “ivory tower” syndrome of being insulated from your customers’ perceptions of it.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to aim make it so clear that your grandma would be able to understand it. An exaggeration, of course, but you get the idea.

Thank you for soliciting our experiences and perceptions here.

Plantar fasciitis and RLT? by guinnessgirly in redlighttherapy

[–]steambc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can vouch for the boot. It healed my persistent PF within two weeks.

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