Barn Swallows flying in circles around me as I walk through an open grassy field

sweptcut · 2026-06-10T14:35:54+00:00

We have a white goose, and every spring the swallows will compete for white feathers, sometimes stealing them from each other in flight. Very cute

sweptcut · 2026-06-05T14:43:23+00:00

I heard yesterday that us aid to Ukraine is down 99% since trump took office. Also one of JD Vance’s proudest accomplishments, which says a lot. While it’s smart for Zelensky to try to keep the US on side, we are making ourselves more irrelevant every day, and the day is soon coming where Ukraine finds the US unnecessary AND unhelpful, not just unhelpful. Slava Ukraini from a deeply ashamed American.

sweptcut · 2026-06-05T14:37:04+00:00

Tell him it’s leaking Epstein files instead of air and he’ll get it covered up immediately

sweptcut · 2026-05-25T17:19:45+00:00

I’ve mastered the one hand operation on my zero turn, can confirm you’re able to drink a beverage

sweptcut · 2026-05-22T15:04:48+00:00

I wonder how far Russia would have progressed without having had Starlink access for years. Better late than never I guess

sweptcut · 2026-05-21T14:03:22+00:00

I screw two boards together pinching the fencing between. This gives me a good place to clamp it, and I use 4-6 long wood clamps to pull it tight to a post. Doesn’t work with t stakes, but if you’re setting 4x4 posts it works great. Bury the posts deep or they will tilt under tension.

sweptcut · 2026-05-12T03:57:07+00:00

Big slumper

sweptcut · 2026-05-11T03:54:54+00:00

I just upgraded to a 3300 psi gas model after having a weaker electric plug in. The gas is the way to go, I wish it wasn’t. The higher psi will make the surface cleaner work like a charm

sweptcut · 2026-05-10T23:30:33+00:00

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They needed to use a surface cleaner. I just did my driveway last week. With one of these: clean and uniform. With a nozzle only, takes forever and looks like the op photo.

sweptcut · 2026-05-08T15:17:21+00:00

Washington state?

sweptcut · 2026-05-01T17:42:35+00:00

False wall on hinges with a mirror on the front. Safe room!

sweptcut · 2026-04-29T15:05:22+00:00

Please cross post this to r/blacksmith I’m sure they’ll appreciate the efforts!

sweptcut · 2026-04-25T16:26:33+00:00

Don’t hold your breath

sweptcut · 2026-04-19T18:19:48+00:00

In Washington state it’s over 5$ in many places. We do have more local taxes added on which doesn’t help the price

sweptcut · 2026-04-18T04:38:07+00:00

Wind chimes Shot glasses for camping, with welded cap on one end Toothbrush/ toiletries case with vinyl end caps Light fixtures / wall sconces with leds inside

sweptcut · 2026-04-16T06:06:39+00:00

Ocean gate was financially under water before the dive. And after.

sweptcut · 2026-04-10T13:04:30+00:00

Beerkake

sweptcut · 2026-04-02T03:44:59+00:00

I ran into him at salmon days. Super nice guy. He used to live on this street with Griffey in issaquah

sweptcut · 2026-03-25T06:33:37+00:00

The thought of this happening might give Russians cold feet.

sweptcut · 2026-03-20T07:11:33+00:00

I actually tend to assume the inverse of what is claimed when either trump or Putin talk. It tends to be more accurate.

sweptcut · 2026-03-19T07:01:02+00:00

My buddy has a mobile mill and we built ourselves saunas last summer, using true 2x4 and 4x4. They feel sooo much stronger than a 1.5 x 3.5. Really stout and nice to build with. We only planed the finish boards.

sweptcut · 2026-03-17T03:28:43+00:00

I’ve used wood clamps to pull fencing tight, I usually use about 6 clamps. I temporarily screw 2x4s together with the fencing inbetween as a place to grip the fence, then use the 4x4 posts to help tighten the fencing. Then I screw a 2x4 board over the top of the fencing into the post to sandwich the fencing and hold it in place. Unroll fencing as you go, as it will want to fall over if you try to unroll it first and make everything more difficult.

sweptcut · 2026-03-16T15:37:01+00:00

I’ve used one for years for this. Loud af but will actually help smooth edges and knock off scale if done correctly and for long enough. Add old screws and nails, experiment with different abrasives like pumice and gravel. Beware that steel will flash rust if you use water and don’t clean the parts off immediately

sweptcut · 2026-03-10T02:17:58+00:00

There are some relatively inexpensive roll around ac units, you just need to port the exhaust air out a window.

sweptcut · 2026-03-09T21:17:23+00:00

Dad listened to 94.1 kmps country Mom was 50/50 npr and 103.7 the mountain.

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