I hear a lot of talk about us having less water because of more population or melting ice caps or because of data centres
But isn’t it infinite because what we consume in data centers or people eventually just gets recycled into the atmosphere as rain and then recollected?
I mean because of gravity it has nowhere to go and will eventually evaporate again and get reused?
Trying to get into drafting as soon as possible as I have disc issues in my back and makes it hard to lift stuff
Most of the day involves grabbing panels with the same number and assembling them on the bench and placing them back down.
The panels are numbered in groups eg “12l will contain all the panels for cabinet 12
What sort if stuff should I start to notice and pay attention to, to make a transition into drafting a lot easier?
Also, if you could tell me your path I would really appreciate it because it seems all the available software requires an expensive license and no 30 day trial
Edit: also it seems that most of the software already has the most common cabinet types already in the library and the blum hinges and drawers are also readily available? So it’s mostly just drag drop. Which doesn’t sound that hard?
I guess I’m asking how can I continue working in a way that allows me to transition into drafting as most drafting roles require experience
Hi, what is the average Australian expected to know about world history?
What subjects or time periods are covered and has this changed much over the last 20 years?
Some super intelligent and educated people thought I was a good or bad idea.
Any idea what the pros and cons are?
Why was it popular to move to Africa? Not trying to be a smart ass but guessing Europe was much more developed and more to do
I guess the weather was better
In guess there were far less office jobs
Far less entertainment
Maybe less safe?
Was it just the cool thing to do at the time? I just don’t understand why so many Europeans moved to Africa. Was there some incentives? Extremely cheap land?
Ignore the photo. :)
Our cnc machine predrills a tiny guide hole for fixed shelves. We are supposed stick a screw through there and fix the screw to the fixed shelf.
The issue is getting the screw to the center of the shelf. We do a lot of these so I’m researching a faster method:
Measure the shelf below to the hole and take 8mm (since the shelf is 16mm wide) off the fixed height position. then make two wide sticks on the panel saw for that distance eg 450mm-8mm is the length of the sticks. This will support the shelf on one side as they’re screwed in. Then move the sticks to the other side and screw in
Another idea is to just draw a line across the melamine on each side and aligning the shelf to that line. But it’s much slower than the first method
This option is to use a device that I can set to a fixed distance. Like a spacer but can set it to 442mm on both sides and slide it in there, place the fixed shelf down against it and screw it in
This seems like the best option but don’t know of such a device
I’m think of getting two metal rules. Cutting a groove in on so them and putting two holes in the other one do that it slides in the groove in a parallel way. Then I just set it to whatever length and tighten the screws
What do you think?
Why are these popular. To measure the width of a cabinet it takes longer than slapping the hook up a tap measure and just pulling it?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Standup/s/3v5ciNTSVP
Can someone tell me how this guy gets that high pitch squeal at 0:32 and 0:40 with his voice?
Baritone here, is it just a special technique or is it anatomy you are born with. I can’t make this sound or anything like or it near it
I find the things that make people laugh pretty fascinating.
I said to my coworker “ I’m a twin, people often ask me if I can feel what the other person is feeling or thinking. Sometimes they ask me who is more intelligent. But I mean. I think that’s pretty obvious” which always gets a laugh. But I don’t know why
Another time I was helping someone in the factory open a can of paint, they were looking for a knife or screwdriver and without thinking I tried using a banana. They’d thought it was hilarious.
I’m trying to unpack why these things make people laugh.
It’s like there are two points in brain that are often used. But if you draw a line between two points in an unusual way that isn’t taken much peoples brain freak out and they laugh
Is there anywhere I can learn why this happens and other similar techniques
Can someone explain this shit to me? Is comedy just surprising people’s brain with stuff that normally shouldn’t go there?
I see a lot of advice on being a good listener and asking questions. But this is not good advice, I think it works in business settings and job interviews but not for making friends. Here’s what I think people are looking for
Asking questions and listening is kind of .. good advice but people fall into the trap of just asking questions and not sharing anything about themselves
After meeting that person for the first time, you’re probably not going to want to see them again, they will feel like a subordinate, not a potential friend?
Think about someone that is interviewed on tv. Do they ask questions of the interviewer? What makes the viewer want to learn more about them? It’s their energy and humour and something about themselves that show they are going somewhere in life
Your job isn’t to be a psychologist or doctor. It’s to vibe with person and have a good time
Edit: I speak to a lot of people and feel that the best experiences are with people who have a fun and “life is going well, I’m enjoying life” vibe. And the feeling after is “that was fun, hope to see that person again”
It’s like the interaction was a drug, and you want some more of that fun, excited feeling. Maybe some silly innuendo or tension. Rather than the normal stuff, like polite listening and asking questions.
Edit2: imagine you’re creating a fun movie character. Does he just questions and be a good listener
What do you think?
Found this photo in the hiking subreddit of a user holding up a bottle on river/lake water
300 years ago. Is this how all water used to be around d the world? Even in the river in London or whatever?
Could I just drink river or lake water anywhere and not get sick?
Edit: sorry I mean before Industrial Revolution. Was water everywheee this clean and clear and suitable for drinking?
I’m not well versed on the subject. Have the new laws made investment property more risky for banks now so the borrowing power for fhb less? I feel like bank risk and borrowing power for individuals are linked
Hi guys,
New to ththis industry and trying to decide on a path.
I’ve been chatting t with different people that I work with and some prefer to be in the factory assembling and making the product, others prefer being in the office and drafting, others prefer to be onsite installing
Drafting appears to be the sweet spot in terms of pay and being easiest on your body. But some of the drafting guys get a bit bored being at the computer all day
Assembly guys seem to have it worst for health with the dust and chance of injury on the saw or just little cuts here and there weekly. in the places I’ve worked they seem to get paid the least but not that far behind drafters. Some guys here are extremely talented, knowing all the machines and materials and techniques
Installers seem the happiest. Loading up in morning and driving to a different site. These guys seem to get paid A LOT as contractors. And the guys I spoke to said they could never work at the office or factory. They seem to get paid the most but damn loading and unloading the truck on a hot or wet day is tough. Some cabinets like 220lbs/100kg
Any advice on which path to consider or why you went with what you do?
Hi all,
I have to get a lot faster as screwing together cabinets at work
I start with 5 parts. Left right back top bottom
We are screwing together chipboard with screws. No nails allowed. The first screw is very time consuming as I have to form a butt joint by holding the left and back panel with my right hand. Then predrilling a hole. Then grabbing the impact driver and driving a screw through.
This takes me a long time to line up everything correctly so the edges are very flush.
If they’re not flush we are discouraged to use the mallet. We are supposed to unwind the screw a little. Half way. Then squeeze the panels together to the correct alignment tolerance with our left hand and try again
This is all while the two panels are sliding around on the workbench.
Very tiring work. There must be another way!
Hi all, the earmuffs at work make the side of my head sweaty. The earplugs are awesome but I can’t hear my coworkers. The AirPods are great for constant noise eg constant drone or hum but they fail at sudden noise like nailgun or impact eg. Hammer.
Are there other options?
Maybe just ear plugs like hickok45 uses.. basically earplugs on a band that pushes into my ears?
What helped you feel full of energy?
Middle aged guy here.
What helped you the most with energy levels. I mean just sort of “energy for life” energy where I wake up happy and have lots of energy. Here’s what I’m doing now and it’s working alright, but I really want a lot more 😎👍
Gym 3x a week but no cardio
Meat but also lots of vegetables and fats
Low body fat about 10%
Changed to a job where I genuinely like people I work with and laugh a bit almost every day with them
Vitamin d
No alcohol
Eight hours sleep (this helped a lot!!)
No news. Full stop. Maybe once a week. too much repetitive bad stuff about economy and war. Yes it sucks but I don’t need reminders mornin noon and night :)
9 . No rap/hip hop. This sounds pretty lame but listening to relaxing guitar instrumental instead of news updates or aggressive music on the way to work actually puts me in a good mood/vibe which rubs off on my coworkers and strangers in general. Really important. Learned this off a Thai guy
Honestly the relaxing music, vegetables each meal (I microwave lots of frozen vegetables every day with salt and olive oil) lots of sleep and “no news” I think had the biggest impact. And working with funny coworkers - lots of job changes were required to get to this.
What has worked for you?
My hairdresser who is from Hong Kong told me that China is sort of manipulating the market so that more people “mix” between the two regions
For example he told me that supermarkets in Chinese cities close to the HK border the food is made extra cheap to encourage HK people to make the trip and mix with Chinese mainland people (sorry if this sounds rude I’m struggling to say this the right way)
But basically things like
- cheaper housing
- cheaper food in supermarkets
- really cheap transport costs (public transport) to make the trip seem worthwhile and even profitable for the HK citizen
All this to encourage people to make the trip and assimilate
Is this true or is this how old news and prices have retuned back to normal?
Cool tricks. Or modifications? Or unusual use cases?
For me was using the Irwin clamps in reverse. Or seen someone slide down the aluminium ladder instead of stepping down (thought people only did that in movies)
I’m pretty good at talking to poeople and finding common interests. Food. Sport. Music. Dance. Science. Travel. Cars. Dumb jokes. Whatever
Peple are happy to chat about common interests but im having trouble making friends that are beyond superficial.
We can go meet for a group ride or a gym session. But it’s hard to talk about personal things? Guys just want to meet up to get buff or go drinking to meet ladies.
How to sort of make friends that aren’t so activity or Career or goal based 😁 just wanna hang out and talk about life and more “old friends” stuff .. or just deeper stuff?
TLDR; find in it hard to connect with Aussies.
I’m new to woodworking.
My coworker asked me to cut 700mm by 500mm
I didn’t check the result and game it back to him. One side was exactly 500mm (it’s a digital sliding table saw) the other wise was 700mm and 695mm on The other side
He asked to see my technique
I set the distance to 700mm on the display. It moves the rip fence for me
I stand behind the piece and press it hard against the fence on my right so it is exactly 700mm
I also press it hard against the fence In front of me. The one that moves with the sliding table
He said don’t worry about this fence. Just press really hard against the rip fence when you are cutting
To me this doesn’t make complete sense? If I press it hard against the fence in front of me (to prevent kickback to the piece moving while being cut) it should remain at 700mm the whole way through. Isn’t this how a sliding table saw is designed??
I thought the rip fence is a measurement stop. But the cross cut fence is what keeps the piece square.
To me pressing the material against both fences makes sense