Happy New Year You Surly Bastards!
Everything posted by Okie State
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
I think I'm going to get a Makita track saw for my next big purchase.
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
The people who complain on Facebook about paying a boatload of taxes never actually pay a boatload of taxes.
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
It is nowadays, most people barely have a "retirement" much less a savings. Was going to say that while it's not a 'fortune', it's many multiples more than what the average person will ever have. Which is kind of crazy to think about.
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Trivial Things That Make You Surly
The best is when you ignore them and then they respond 'nevermind, I figured it out!'. You're welcome. Glad I could help.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
I'm a sucker for all things walnut. We have a walnut top for our kitchen island. Just ordered another one and am using this one for a coffee table. Considering doing the formal dining table in walnut also, but it may be too much. Of course I'd have walnut floors if I could afford it.
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
Almost drove home from the Houston Rodeo last year because of this. What a nightmare.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
Been there man. It sucks balls, but is worth it. Don't skimp on the prep, primer, or paint because you don't want to do that shit again.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
For me, personally, I'd rather have no tub, larger shower, and more storage in the master. I think one tub is required by the kids bedrooms, but other than that they are useless. We've never used ours even once.
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Yes: Pools are worth it....
Finally spent the money on a new pump and installed it tonight. The old one has been loud as hell since we bought this house, but kept running so I tried to ignore it. The new one is night and day difference in sound. Will be nice to be outside and not hear that bullshit anymore.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
Oil Plus 2C followed by Universal Maintenance Oil
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
Here are a few after just the single coat for comparison. Different lighting, but still noticeable. And one sanded to bare wood.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
Yeah I didn't mind the single coat look, but I could see how a lot of people would think it looked unfinished. Probably looks better on some wood species than others. I was worried the maintenance oil would bring the sheen up too much, but it's perfect. It is more matte now than it was when I took those pictures. Maybe somewhere between matte and satin.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
Highly recommend the Pure color on black walnut. It looks amazing. The maintenance oil really gave it a professional looking finish too. Also, the sanding is really important. Tons of videos out there, but I used multiple grits all the way up to 180 and water popped the grain between each. Maroon pad by hand before the final maintenance oil coat.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
Always looks different in pictures, but our kitchen table was long overdue for a refinish. Used Waterlox before and was never really happy with it. Tried Rubio Monocoat this time and love how it turned out. One coat of finish and one coat of maintenance oil. Super easy to use and dries to a nice matte/satin sheen that still looks like wood rather than a plastic coating like some do.
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Trivial Things That Make You Surly
You should be grateful to your executive overlords for allowing you such a generous perk. I know I am.
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
Yes, agreed. I have two girls and worry about the body shaming bullshit. Morbidly obese is not okay in my opinion though. That ain't genetics (yes I'm a doctor...no I'm not) and it's a lack of self respect. Teenage girls and everything they have to deal with scare the shit out of me though so not looking forward to that stage.
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
Being unhealthy should never really be celebrated regardless of whether or not it 'makes you feel good'. I don't understand that mentality.
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Dumbass Shit We See On Facebook
I'll never forget the day I got a nice unexpected bonus at work only to get a text from my wife that the dashboard on her car lit up like a Christmas tree. Ended up costing me way more than the bonus.
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Trivial Things That Make You Surly
Or contact me in any way. Even if it's directly related to my job responsibilities. Fuck them.
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
And they will get 8-9 spots. So, again, what the fuck is the point of what you posted?
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
Not you. I still don't understand what the point of Statmans post was. Seems like the BIG and SEC would be content having all the money, all the recruiting, all the prime TV spots, and 75% of the playoff spots.
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
It sounds like maybe he thinks the BIG and SEC should be getting more than 8-9 of the 12 spots?
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
Okay...so explain the problem again?
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
Are you saying they would split off in a scenario where they already get 9-10 out of 12 playoff spots?
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
Okay.