Shellac pre finishing cleaner?

Shellac pre finishing cleaner?

I’m getting this shellac surface prepped for the topcoat, but as it’s been exposed to (careful) daily use I need to remove any contaminants that may be on the surface. Of course I can’t use denatured Alcohol - but what about mineral spirits? I read both pro and con opinions on using it however. I’ll be lightly prepping the surface with a maroon pad first & it does need something to wipe it down prior to this step.
I’d really appreciate feedback from the shellac gurus out there! (Edit: shellac was used as a sealer after the stain)

u/Rustyempire64 — 8 days ago

08 Saturn Vue Hybrid codes?

My 08 Saturn Vue Hybrid has been sitting for a while now due to a code my mechanic is having a hard time with.

Is the temp sensor the same on the non-hybrids? And what OEM part am I looking for? I don’t have an owners manual and can’t find any info or hybrid advice online.

Any advice/recommendations appreciated!

u/Rustyempire64 — 21 days ago

Best small towns (1000 - 3000 pop) to live in NB?

Let me preface this by saying im def not conservative and looking for a progressive minded, artsy area ideally. Ideally 100 km or less to a larger centre (freddy, Moncton, Saint John) for shopping, healthcare etc. I’m also on a budget, & am looking at 1 acre +/- lot to build on so rural but not remote!

I found a thread on the topic from 3 years ago and thought it deserves another conversation. And let’s keep it civil folks. Thanks!

u/Rustyempire64 — 2 months ago

Structural Mover or Deconstruction?

Pic for attention…

Having a heck of a time finding a structural mover in NB. The ones I’ve reached out to want to cut apart the structure rather than have hydro lines lifted! … Don’t bother suggesting the 2 main ones I’ve already talked with them 😒👎

Given that is there any contractors out there worth recommending that could take on the DEconstruction of a historic one level building?
By deconstruction I mean (careful) removal of all materials to be rebuilt at another location.

I’m running out of options and concerned it will just end up being torn down rather than saved 🫠🫩

Are there any Nova Scotia companies worth trying yet?

u/Rustyempire64 — 2 months ago

Grand Bay-Westfield/Public Landing area?

Ok not in St John but north/north east of the city. Looking at a possibly buying a place in this area and wondering if anyone can shed light on living there? How is your commute into the city? What services do you have/not have? How are your winters there? Basically a ton of questions so any insight is appreciated! 😅🙏

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u/Rustyempire64 — 2 months ago
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When cards fall out of the deck…

Idk if this qualifies as a sh*t post…but I just got my new “training wheels” Tarot deck (with cheat sheet info printed on the face of each card 😊). I’m trying to think of it as a transition deck until I feel more confident with the symbols and meaning. I pulled a 3 car spread yesterday for a friend and it seemed pretty dang accurate!

It’s been a tumultuous year+ for me personally since the death of my partner, and feeling unanchored from life & a sense of purpose. But I’ve been making small inroads in processing my grief and facing this next chapter alone. I’ve been practicing mediumship & now delving into Tarot as well as I’m being pulled to seek something beyond this realm.

Today I decided to break it in by shuffling it repeatedly as the cards are super rigid. Interestingly these 3 cards sort of fell out in succession & I found that kinda curious. How do others here feel about the interpretation beyond just the cheater notes on the cards?

Thanks & looking forward to any replies.

*Deck shown is Tarot for Learning by Wyspell

u/Rustyempire64 — 2 months ago

Akashic records online course

The algorithm keeps sending info on the online course platform Skool and a course offered called the Record Keepers Circle via Karen Wyatt. This is focused on learning how to access your own records over a series of modules. There’s even a free trial period to try it out. I’d really like to try to learn this process but reading how-to books just doesn’t work for me.

Has anyone here taken the course? What was your experience with it? Was it helpful? I’d really appreciate hearing back from anyone familiar with the course in general. Thanks !🙏

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u/Rustyempire64 — 2 months ago
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Beginner Medium looking for tarot deck

Preface this inquiry by saying that it’s only purely by synchronicity that I’m now looking at incorporating tarot into my mediumship. Tarot just kept sneaking into my research landscape on becoming a better medium tbh. I’ve only ever used oracle cards but I find they no longer align with me personally on this journey. They actually “feel” false or open to misinterpretation if that makes sense.

I’ve seen a few decks here and there that look interesting - ie the Golden Art Nouveau Tarot. Yes it’s stunning but am I just being distracted by the artistic appeal? Or should I perhaps start with a more traditionally symbolic deck?

Suggestions welcome!

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u/Rustyempire64 — 3 months ago

Water pooling in fridge

My Frigidaire (full fridge, no freezer) has suddenly started expelling water & it’s now seeping out & pooling below the door. I tried temporarily stuffing a towel at the bottom inside to collect the water but I still get water pooling every morning. We’ve had a few days of extreme heat and humidity so the thing has likely been working harder than usual! I really can’t afford to replace this unit plus it’s an odd size that will be tough to find a match for elsewhere.
Has a line plugged up perhaps? Or anything else I should check? I’m not handy but can get help for anything out of my wheelhouse.

u/Rustyempire64 — 3 months ago

Dead Belt sander conundrum

So this diy worth B&D belt sander packed it in pretty quickly after not much use. I got it as it has the ultra low < shaped profile/nose that would allow it to reach the floor under my cabinets. Most belt sanders I see have a bulky housing that prevents working in areas such as stairs or even close to the edge of a wall. I don’t see any other brand that has this style but wanted to throw it out here to see if there’s other options available.
And yes I have an orbital as well but it has limitations.
Sorry can’t seem to be able to attach a pic showing the sander

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u/Rustyempire64 — 3 months ago
▲ 1.7k r/GenX

My go-to humor is sarcasm.. is this typical Gen X?

Even on the serious topics (like menopause) my knee jerk response is to bring the funny.. is this the case with other Gen Xers?

u/Rustyempire64 — 3 months ago

Abusive language/Reddit stalker… what steps can I take?

Hi.

I just recently had a Redditor go onto my profile, find the communities I’m active in, and then post disturbing comments/replies. They also reported me to Reddit (ie concerned for my safety 🙄).

The user has since gone dark and deleted their profile it seems. What options are available to me at this point? I’ve tried to lock my profile but am concerned about what to do next tbh. The mods I reported the comment to haven’t offer any solutions or advice. So I’m hoping to get some advice here!
Thanks 🙏

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u/Rustyempire64 — 4 months ago

Abusive language/Reddit stalker.. wwyd?

Hi.

I just recently had a Redditor go onto my profile, find the communities I’m active in, and then post disturbing comments/replies. They also reported me to Reddit (ie concerned for my safety 🙄).

The user has since gone dark and deleted their profile it seems. What options are available to me at this point? I’ve tried to lock my profile but am concerned about what to do next tbh. The mods I reported the comment to haven’t offer any solutions or advice. So I’m hoping to get some advice here!
Thanks 🙏

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u/Rustyempire64 — 4 months ago

Abusive language/Reddit stalker

Hi.

I just recently had a Redditor go onto my profile, find the communities I’m active in, and then post disturbing comments/replies. They also reported me to Reddit (ie concerned for my safety 🙄).

The user has since gone dark and deleted their profile it seems. What options are available to me at this point? I’ve tried to lock my profile but am concerned about what to do next tbh. The mods I reported the comment to haven’t offer any solutions or advice. So I’m hoping to get some advice here!
Thanks 🙏

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u/Rustyempire64 — 4 months ago

09 Escape Hybrid running boards

Question for the hive: Are the pictured running boards on my 09 aftermarket? Or an OEM part? Or..? I’m having a hard time finding a match online and need to source a passenger side replacement. Thanks in advance (PS I’m in Canada)

u/Rustyempire64 — 4 months ago

Fluid Film or Rubberized coating?

I’m in an extreme climate area in Canada with road salt & long winter seasons. I’ve just picked up a new to me hybrid Escape via Texas & really want to keep it as rust free as possible. For a DIY level undercoat I’m looking at either fluid film (black) or a rubberized coating. Heck maybe even a combo of both… anyways looking for personal recommendations on the best option for a rubberized coating that comes in a diy friendly spray can. Thanks!

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u/Rustyempire64 — 4 months ago

Have 🍄 stopped anyone from self🔚🚷

I’ve been having a bad year + since losing my partner to a devastating illness. Intense caregiver burnout, unbearable feelings of loss, and profound emptiness combined with pre-existing CPTSD & depression was a weight I just couldn’t carry. The only thing that kept me anchored to staying here was my animal family, and the worry of who would take care of them.

I’d been experimenting with microdosing prior to his passing, but life got busy and I fell off of that routine. Out of desperation I recently picked it up again. After just one micro dose I felt a slow shifting in my outlook, and Ive since had a profound realization that I simply wanted the grief I was carrying to die - not me with it. That was huge insight!

This is still super early in the journey back to myself but I’m curious if anyone else has had the same experience with _____ al ideation being shifted to healing? ☮️

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u/Rustyempire64 — 4 months ago

Ego weed trimmer head 🫩

I’m about to throw this thing off a cliff - I simply cannot get this @!$! Trimmer head GD open to try to fix the string feed issue I’m having. Is there possibly another head I could switch it out for that would be ergonomically possible for a human without giant hands to open?? 🫠

Edit: I’ve ordered a different ego head that says it’s compatible.. anyone have this bump style head?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B017EHE034/ref=pe\_125682630\_1045605200\_i\_fed\_asin\_title

u/Rustyempire64 — 5 months ago

Transport on hold &amp; now “rescheduled” by Montway

Edit: “Top Team Carrier LLC” was the transporter that bailed on my load. It could’ve been loaded with the forklift AIIA has on hand for this reason ffs. 🤦

So when I bid on a hail damaged car in an AIIA auction in Texas it was stated as “run & drive”. However when the transporter arrived (after days of delays) they stated it wasn’t running & couldn’t be jumped (& zero contact from transporter since yesterday when I assumed it was already en route).

My first clue was another daily storage fee reminder popping up in my email. So NO one contacted me yesterday about this issue…they just cancelled.

I’ve already dropped a small fortune in storage fees & back to square one looking for a transporter. I’m about to blow a blood vessel over the stress & how pissed off I am that IAAI and Montway (they’re being vague now that I’ve asked for the cost now and are having an agent call me.. FFS I don’t need a call! Give me the cost & a driver!)

I’ve never had a transport go more sideways than this one. Most guys I know drive with a winch for these situations ffs. I’m now thinking of getting it towed out of the lot and put in storage cause of the current situation.. 😤😑

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u/Rustyempire64 — 5 months ago