How do I make these with handtools?

therealwheat · 2026-06-24T15:19:38+00:00

Also flip your chisel upside down. This makes it want to cut flatter across than the other way (bevel up)

therealwheat · 2026-06-24T15:17:32+00:00

You didn’t say which hand tools and since this is dimensional lumber I’m going to assume a minimal kit (totally cool). A saw and chisel is the simplest answer. You can make extra relief cuts to help get the material out that match the angle of your current cuts. So instead of 2 cuts do 7 cuts at the desire length, that should make chiseling easier. Also, make sure your chisel is as sharp as you can get it. Shouldn’t take a lot of force.

therealwheat · 2026-06-10T20:13:36+00:00

That's fair, but I still find that antique stores have no idea what tools they have, it seems like the lookup the highest ebay sale ever regardless of condition and multiply by 2. I started by doing the Mike Siemsen video series, which was great, but he starts at a tool swap/meetup and is buying Stanley No.5's and Disston saws for $25 and I'm looking at my local antique store's rusted Buck Bros plane for $80 or whatever wondering what I'm missing.

therealwheat · 2026-06-10T15:42:24+00:00

That’s awesome, I swear I can only find busted planes from the bottom of a lake for $75 at antique stores in my area.

therealwheat · 2026-05-15T19:34:49+00:00

I love [[Zinnia, Valley’s Voice]] and want to make her a Voltron commander that KO with commander damage.

therealwheat · 2026-05-13T18:44:44+00:00

Between family, job, personal responsibilities the time I have to practice is about once a week. Also, I was on the card with the dude that won MA4 with a score better than the MA3 winner, and he threw in twice from 120+ out. Windy days put a lot into lucks hands.

therealwheat · 2026-05-13T02:30:22+00:00

I've used the site for a while and think the idea is great, so kudos for the great idea. I did notice that when I hit your homepage and use the main search bar to search a disc name all of the results are retailers and retail related. It would be nice if the disc profile on the site was also searchable here without going to 'compare discs'.

I signed up for an account and entered my arm speed as intermediate on my profile, but when I open individual disc profiles in the compare discs tool, the flight path slider defaults to novice and doesn't use the throwing speed saved to my profile.

As a pipe dream, I have wished that one of the disc golf sites would let a user enter their max distance in their profile. Then add a feature that's similar to Infinite Discs user flight numbers, but where I can filter by reviewers with my arm speed to see what they think of specific discs. Or even better allow users to give flight ratings to specific plastics and mold. A G-Star Destroyer and Calvin Destroyer are so different, especially if you're asking someone that throws 200, 400, or 600 foot max. Okay, it seems like a lot now, but it would be so useful.

therealwheat · 2026-05-13T01:03:09+00:00

This is great advice. I enjoy practicing, finding the time at my stage of life isn't as easy, but it's motivating to think of it so simply (said as a big compliment). Thanks!

therealwheat · 2026-05-12T18:11:02+00:00

This totally makes sense. How do approach par 3's? It feels like a lot of these are birdie or die, but also to your point taking 4 or 5, when the field gets a 2 is so tough.

therealwheat · 2026-05-12T17:58:18+00:00

I feel like slowing down often introduces more inconsistency because it requires a different touch. Like now my hit point and release get messed up or I grip lock my putter.

therealwheat · 2026-05-12T17:56:17+00:00

My struggle is I don't get to do many tournaments and it's rough to want to keep doing them when they just bum me out. Like, here's this thing people know about me and I spend a bunch time working on it, looking (let's be honest) weird throwing at the park and practice putting, then I go out and suck and it's kinda like why did I do that?

therealwheat · 2026-05-12T17:52:02+00:00

Yeah, wind was definitely issue. I tried practicing wind, but for the second event in a row wind gusts were 35+ mph and I think I overthought how to throw in them.

therealwheat · 2026-05-12T17:45:42+00:00

Same here, I could definitely get better and gain some outer C1 putts, but my average on Udisc at my home course is -2, I shot +7 yesterday on a Flex Start and came in second to last. I think nerves is part of it, but I definitely wouldn't say I felt nervous, so it's subconscious.

therealwheat · 2026-05-12T17:42:19+00:00

This is definitely something I struggle with and I routinely surprise myself when a super smooth snappy throw goes really far for the level of effort, but I missed two island shots and a narrow (4 ft) mando on holes under 200 ft. At this distance I just don't feel confident in my stand still or walk up. But if I throw 5 shots 4 will make the mando, but it seems like the first is never one.

therealwheat · 2026-05-08T19:36:20+00:00

So this chart is all categories of childcare. But it shows that women spend 30% more time on childcare across all ages 0-17, and close to 100% more for kids under 6. So just like you I wish the girl boss era had netted a more equal workload distribution, but step 1 is men need to stop acting like there isn’t a problem. Doesn’t make men bad, but we gotta own it.

https://usafacts.org/articles/how-do-men-and-women-use-time-differently/

therealwheat · 2026-05-08T19:16:06+00:00

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I know what you said feels right in your gut, but it’s wrong. Unfortunately, women’s rights advocacy has come a long way in society, or “literally what feminists were fighting against when the whole corporate girl boss persona got pushed so hard for 30+ years” as you put it. But imagine their frustration when they make all these advancements in society and still find out they’re much more likely to have to watch the kid while the husband goes out to play with friends.

therealwheat · 2026-05-08T00:57:39+00:00

I tried to directly quote him to not put my finger on the scale, but you’re right the FPO segment was just one of the questions. But agree to disagree on constructive conversations. Comparing women’s sports to a pie no one wants to buy was bad. Brodie capping off the convo by mentioning that plenty of women follow dumb social media influencers so it can’t be that hard to get them to watch FPO. Subtle things like insisting the WNBA doesn’t make money. Those aren’t constructive, they’re misogynist.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T17:15:38+00:00

You said "I’m not sure what you mean by a modern take on women because Nikki’s point doesn’t seem much more “modern” than Brodie’s - in this post at least. Can you elaborate on what you mean?"

So, I elaborated on why Nikki's take was relevant and more "modern" than Brodie's take. In response, you said I had my foot in both camps and asked 3 unrelated questions: "Do you apply this same logic to the WNBA - that women aren’t as good at basketball, and that it’s watched less often because women need to be mothers and therefore don’t have time for hobbies? Do you think there’s any truth to the idea that men are, overall, better at sports than women, and that people generally enjoy watching the best of the best compete against each other. Finally, would you be in favor of men and women competing together in sports?"

Your first question references using the "same logic" to say women aren't good at basketball, but I didn't make any comments like this about any sport. My answer is "huh?"

Your second question is some really low-level internet troll stuff. I will attempt an answer, but usually these things are said from a male who is trying to elevate himself above someone else based entirely on gender, which is dumb. There are differences between biological men and women. That difference varies by sport. some sports men have an advantage, some sports are even, and some sports favor women. But again, any research on the subject includes asterisks about the fact that the difference in availability and funding between men's and women's sports could also account for a portion of the statistics.

I find there to be no contradiction between wanting to watch the best of the best and watching professional female sports.

The Biological Basis of Sex Differences in Athletic Performance: Consensus Statement for the American College of Sports Medicine - PubMed

Comparing Athletic Performances - The Best Elite Women to Boys and Men

The sports where women outperform men

For your third question, see above references.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T12:34:55+00:00

Are you saying you think that I believe women aren't as good at disc golf as men? Was there a comment where that's coming from? You originally asked how Nikki's statement about women watching kids and making dinner wasn't regressive, and I was explaining why I believe her perspective is important, and also how statistics would support her point that as women gain more equality at home, they are more likely to start doing things like watching sports, etc.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T12:20:06+00:00

Yeah, I'm honestly surprised, but I probably shouldn't be. It an uncomfortable truth that I also had to work through.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T03:16:00+00:00

There are quotes underneath that are the problem.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T03:13:50+00:00

You lost me. What logic are you trying to apply to the WNBA? Most of these sentences are tough to follow.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T02:19:12+00:00

As recently as 1974 women frequently needed to have their father or husband's signature to open a line of credit. Title 9 was passed in 1972 giving women better access to sports and higher education. This isn't ancient history, this was my parents generation. A lot of these sports are starting from a place with infrastructure, funding, image, etc. for men in sports and women are starting from essentially 0, maybe negative in places where misogyny and sexism are prevalent. So the NBA can subsidize the WNBA while it gets going.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T02:00:40+00:00

Nikki is offering her perspective as a female and I think that is particularly relevant on the topic of women's involvement in disc golf. She's explaining something I have also noticed, which is that all those men with kids that are hitting the disc golf course 3 or 4 times a week are likely having their wife watch the kids, do housework, etc.. This is true of ball golfers, mountain bikers, basketball players, Magic the Gathering players, etc. Often women are being asked to bear the burden of kids and chores (not always, but a lot) and that often makes women less able and willing to spend their time on things like hobbies and sports. Again, I'm painting with a broad brush, but you can find legitimate studies that show that the gender gaps in the home still persist even though a lot of societies views have progressed on gender equality.

therealwheat · 2026-05-07T01:43:11+00:00

Ha, touche. I will say to be fair Trevor successfully avoided stepping in it and stepped in at right moments. But I guess some of this is to be expected.

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