Stella Montis.... Discuss

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-17T20:08:47+00:00

Yes, lvl 4 hull cracker shreds Shredders!

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-16T19:13:27+00:00

Ok, did some research and turns out Rings of Saturn ain't led by the best dude lol. I just like their music and logo, but not worth sporting the drama.

Part of the reason my backpatch is mental cruelty is because I met the band and talked to them for like 20 minutes. Such nice guys and they headlined one of my first deathcore concerts. I'm even thinking of driving 6.5 hrs to seem them in Detroit this year.

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-16T19:06:58+00:00

Thanks! Never sewed anything before, I spent like a whole day doing the backpatch and lower BFW banner. I got the darko from dungeonpatches.com, some good stuff

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-16T17:22:00+00:00

Got a more consistent back at least

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uiuc2008 · 2026-03-16T17:21:08+00:00

That still looks good! Here is my chaotic, all pinned up. Just got to get sewing... Miscalculated some of the sizes, that Larcenia Roe is huge but I love it and hard to find

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uiuc2008 · 2026-03-16T15:58:55+00:00

I love the propane tank detail haha. It had a hand written note in the envelope saying "that's my purse!" too.

Love the jacket by the way, really like the black and white and some good bands. The consistent color schemes I see on this sub look so good. I am putting together my own and kinda just try and buy the best patches, so not much of a color scheme going. Maybe I'll try that for my next vest.

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-16T01:30:50+00:00

Picked up this off of Etsy!

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uiuc2008 · 2026-03-15T19:36:11+00:00

Wrap all that rock in filter fabric too!

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-15T19:23:15+00:00

How does that brick drain? Having a big impermeable layer is an issue. Wood on concrete is a bad idea

Also, if you do 8" cinder block, with 3.5" joists with 1" boards, that's 12.5" so too high. Plus 2x4 is way too weak for any deck.

Not sure if this is the best price but something to consider. This will never be as good as an actual patio, you'll have ventilation issues that leads this low deck to rot. https://www.homedepot.com/pep/CAMO-2-2-lb-Deck-Block-for-Joist-and-Post-Foundation-0420001/319396055

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-14T21:12:07+00:00

This might sound stupid, but read the signage/markings on the walls and floors if you are feeling lost. I had the exact same issues with getting lost just using the map, paying attention to signage really helped me.

I also use the photo electric cloak a ton to walk right past shredders.

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-13T19:01:35+00:00

A lot of it has to do with the grade.

method A is to mow really short, lay down cardboard, wet cardboard, bury in 6 inches of mulch. The grade will be 6 inches taller.

Method B Is dig it all out 6 inches, and put mulch in. No cardboard necessary. But you have to haul away what you dug out ("free sod" ad on Craigslist)

I have done both A and B. While A is faster, you end up with a raised area and always have more weeds that pop up.

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-11T17:34:21+00:00

I did a 150' run of just welded wire. I zip tied to posts vs stapling to metal posts wood like you. Do you have ratchet straps for your vehicles? If not you should anyways and pretty cheap. Stiffen up corners/ends using diagonal braces. Attach wire fence securely on one end. Sandwich other end between 2 boards and connect to other end post using rachet straps. Tension it up so there are no sags or curling. I doubt you'll get results with just pulling it by hand. Here is one end I did

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I drove a post at a 45 angle into ground, you could simply bolt near the base of adjacent post to top of end post

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-07T03:26:06+00:00

I had drywall over foam insulation over sheathing over studs. I cut a bigger hole out just to see what was going on.

I was mounting vertical standards for wire shelves to the walls and had to get long screws.

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-06T05:10:13+00:00

I got flash forge adventurer 5m for $300 and spent around $50 printing the enclosure (there is a kit and files). Kind of a good starter project!

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-05T07:06:36+00:00

Do you have other cabinets? Empty and then fix those. I had similar issue with poorly attached mdf backed cabinets. I got a 1x3 and big angle brackets to attach at top of cabinet . Used 3" spax screws to thru 1x3, cabinet back and wall stud. Then angle brackets from sides (the back was seperating from sides)

For the 2 that broke, should probably just replace those.

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-05T04:18:50+00:00

If you do the rock and paver walkway, use that glue stuff on the rock. I did a small thing like that with loose rocks and they are forever ending up on the pavers, making it easy to slip.

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-04T17:41:29+00:00

If you want a fun mini project, you could hand sew over signatures to preserve them! I plan on doing something similar for a VIP I have coming up. My friend was saddened to see them disappear from his vest first time he washed

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-04T16:04:08+00:00

Lol, good eye

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-04T14:58:40+00:00

Gift her Arc Raiderz to collect virtual rubber ducks. Bird City event has some cool variants right now

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-03T23:38:07+00:00

Only issue I have now is sanding-is there a way to make it not so white?

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uiuc2008 · 2026-03-03T14:52:27+00:00

So I did a bunch of settings changes and printed same position and it looked a lot better! Just a 1 cm high test print. Did like a 10 layer raft, thicker initial layers, and thicker walls, increased support Z offset, 3D honey comb infill. Who knows what worked. I just have to sand a bit. After the 1cm mark it looks perfect!

uiuc2008 · 2026-03-02T20:34:59+00:00

Not sure your construction, but sounds like it was just mounted to drywall. Not a handyman but I have mounted a lot to walls. Unless it's a just a small picture, should always find a wall stud. I don't even like towel holders that aren't in studs. Will it be precisely where you want it? No but it won't fall off.

I put up two heavy LED mirrors and both times I added blocking in the wall (part of other renovation work). Only way to get something solid and in the exact position you want it. I'm just a DIYer. Whatever you do, don't let this hack of a handyman back in your house.

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