Reese Fisher (u/reese86)

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So I finally switched from my old 0.5mm mechanical pencil to a clutch lead holder for detail work

I was working on a set of electrical schematics for a small clinic renovation, and the tiny lead kept snapping every time I pressed a bit too hard on a symbol. My boss saw me getting frustrated and tossed me his old Koh-I-Noor 2mm holder he had in his drawer. The difference was wild. I could actually feel the line weight and control the pressure without that constant fear of breaking. Anyone else make a switch like that and find it changed their whole drafting rhythm?

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c/diesel-mechanics•

reese86•2d ago

PSA: A guy at the Wyoming truck stop showed me a trick for stuck injectors.

He told me to put a little ATF in the fuel filter housing and let the lift pump push it through for about 30 seconds before cranking. It worked on a stubborn 6.7 Powerstroke that had been sitting for a year. Anyone else have a go-to method for this?

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c/behind-the-ban•

reese86•3d ago

Got banned from a local history group for posting a photo of a torn down building

Honestly, it was about two years ago on this Facebook group for our town's history. I shared a picture I took of the old movie theater on Main Street right after they started tearing it down. I just wrote something like 'End of an era, this place was my first job.' Next thing I know, my post is gone and I'm banned. The admin sent me a message saying I was 'spreading negativity' and 'not preserving the town's positive image.' Tbh, it felt so weird because it was just a fact, it was happening. That whole thing made me stop posting in local groups. Now I just keep that stuff to myself or share with a couple friends. Has anyone else been banned for something that was just... true?

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c/budgeting-wins•

reese86•4d ago

I always thought my coffee habit was cheap, but the numbers proved me wrong

I found a free app that tracks spending, and I put in my coffee shop trips from the past three weeks. It added up to over $85, which is way more than I guessed. I mean, that's almost a utility bill. I'm switching to making it at home starting tomorrow. Has anyone else been shocked by a small daily expense like that?

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c/digital-nomad-life•

reese86•4d ago

Spent $150 on a portable monitor in Bangkok and it saved my work week

My main laptop screen died right before a big client deadline while I was staying in a tiny Chiang Mai apartment. Grabbed a 15.6-inch Arzopa portable monitor from a mall tech shop for about 5000 baht. Having that second screen let me keep my reference docs open and hit the deadline without a panic. Anyone have a good backup plan for when your main gear fails on the road?

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c/binge-worthy-shows•

reese86•9d ago

I used to think 'The Bear' was too stressful to be a good binge

A friend said, 'You're missing the point, the chaos is the whole vibe.' I rewatched the first season focusing on the character moments, not the kitchen meltdowns, and it clicked. Anyone else have a show they didn't get until a second try?

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c/fermentation-station•

reese86•10d ago

Can we talk about how a neighbor changed my mind on airlocks?

My neighbor in apartment 4B said she just uses a clean cloth and rubber band for her kimchi, and after 5 batches, I'm ditching my fancy setup. Has anyone else gone back to basics like this?

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c/carpenters•

reese86•10d ago

My old boss in Cincinnati swore by a 3/8 inch offset for pocket hole jigs

He said it gave a stronger joint than the standard flush setting, so I did it that way for years. Finally tested it on some scrap maple with a Kreg jig, and the pull-out strength was basically the same... but the offset made lining up the faces a real pain. Anyone have a different pocket hole trick that actually makes a big difference?

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c/custom-home-builders•

reese86•10d ago

We finally picked the window style for our mountain house and it was a huge relief

My partner and I were stuck for weeks between casement windows and double-hung for the main living area. The casement ones looked more modern and sealed better, but the double-hung were a classic style that fit the mountain vibe. Our builder, Mark, said the price difference was about $4,200 for the whole wall. We went with the double-hung in the end because we realized we wanted to be able to open just the top part for air without a big draft. They got installed last Tuesday and I'm so glad we chose them. The light comes in perfectly and they just feel right for the house. Has anyone else had to pick between two window types and been really happy with the choice they made?

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c/elevator-mechanics•

reese86•13d ago

Spent $300 on a new digital door zone tester and it was a total waste.

Everyone at the shop said I had to get one. Said it would cut my time in half. Used it on a job in a 12 story building downtown. Thing gave me three false positives in one morning. Ended up going back to my old feeler gauge and a voltmeter. Anyone have a brand that actually works right?

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So I finally switched from my old 0.5mm mechanical pencil to a clutch lead holder for detail work

PSA: A guy at the Wyoming truck stop showed me a trick for stuck injectors.

Got banned from a local history group for posting a photo of a torn down building

I always thought my coffee habit was cheap, but the numbers proved me wrong

Spent $150 on a portable monitor in Bangkok and it saved my work week

I used to think 'The Bear' was too stressful to be a good binge

Can we talk about how a neighbor changed my mind on airlocks?

My old boss in Cincinnati swore by a 3/8 inch offset for pocket hole jigs

We finally picked the window style for our mountain house and it was a huge relief

Spent $300 on a new digital door zone tester and it was a total waste.

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