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1h ago

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I always used a 3/8 inch bit for pilot holes in oak, but my buddy in Austin said to try a 1/2 inch.

Yeah, that bit size thing is a game changer for hardwoods. Reminds me of when we finally listened to advice like @eva_rivera49's and got a proper impact driver. We were using these old, heavy-duty lag screws for a cedar pergola, and the driver just sunk them without any fight, no pre-drilling needed. Saved so much time and my elbows thanked me.

2d ago

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Got a week off a big gardening forum for posting a link to a seed swap site

Ever think they're just trying to stop a scam before it happens? Your good site looks just like a bad one to them.

2d ago

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Had a main hoist cable snap on a 40 ton job in Spokane last Tuesday, and I think the standard inspection schedule is too lax.

Seriously? It's just a piece of paper. Most of the time the gear is fine, people just forget to sign the card. Making a big deal over a missed checkbox seems like overkill.

4d ago

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Rant: People still think you can just top a tree and it'll be fine

Wondering if those weak sprouts @loganw85 mentioned can actually damage roofs.

5d ago

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I called that new BCI headset for gaming a total scam, then my buddy in Seattle let me try his for an hour.

That demo unit at the Seattle convention center last month changed my mind completely. The latency was under 10 milliseconds, which is basically nothing. I could feel the in-game textures just by thinking about touching them. It's not a scam, it's just tech that's way ahead of its time and most people haven't tried it. The price is insane, but the actual tech works.