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As I wrap up season 10, there have been a few episodes that were truly unique. I thoroughly enjoyed this first contact scenario.

Edit. Title is Bad Guys. 🤦‍♂️😂

When shrinking drawer boxes, do I need to remove material from both sides of a cabinet or can I just do one side.

For reference:

Boxes are 1/16 to 3/32 and are sticking but they fit.
6 of 12 drawer boxes (the 3 batches of cuts I made 🤦‍♂️)
Boxes are 1/2” plywood
Cabinets are 3/4”

For use in garage with heavy tools so I am removing material from the cabinets.

When shrinking drawer boxes, do I need to remove material from both sides of a cabinet or can I just do one side.

For reference:

Boxes are 1/16 to 3/32 too wide and are sticking but they fit.
6 of 12 drawer boxes (the 3 batches of cuts I made 🤦‍♂️)
Boxes are 1/2” plywood
Cabinets are 3/4”

For use in garage with heavy tools so I am removing material from the cabinets.

I was visiting western NC this weekend and saw many great trucks.

But there was something unusual. This area had a noticeably higher number of Tundras than I have seen anywhere else.

I saw so many Gen 2’s and some Gen 1 all in great condition. I saw lots of Gen 2.5 and 3.

Of course there were F150s, Rams, and Chevys but there was a noticeably higher amount of Tundras and even the old ones were in great condition.

**Has anyone else seen this in their area?
** Does anyone know why there are so many Tundras in WNC?

I would have thought the snow/ salt, and mountain roads would wear them out, and honestly, I would have thought Tundras wouldn’t be so popular here.

I’m trying to buy bulk packs (600-1000) of

7/16 or 1/2 #8 truss head screws.
And
5/8 or 3/4 # 8 truss head screws.

The ones from Amazon that arrive fast, have a flat part then the raised part for the screw driver, don’t fit. The head is too wide to side past the slide.

The ones the ones that fit on Amazon won’t arrive for a week.

Cabinetparts . Com is $17 for 100 and won’t arrive fast anyway.

Where can I buy bulk packs?

I’m trying to buy bulk packs (600-1000) of

7/16 or 1/2 #8 truss head screws.
And
5/8 or 3/4 # 8 truss head screws.

The ones from Amazon that arrive fast, have a flat part then the raised part for the screw driver, don’t fit. The head is too wide to side past the slide.

The ones the ones that fit on Amazon won’t arrive for a week.

Cabinetparts . Com is $17 for 100 and won’t arrive fast anyway.

Where can I buy bulk packs?

Serious question. Almost certain to upset some, but it’s based on a genuine concern for the Tundra brand.

With the addition of the 2024 to the engine recalls and the consistent number of Gen3 engine problem posts, I keep wondering if the 25’s will be next.. then the 26’s. Have they made any changes to those engines?

That leads me to the deeper question,
How bad will the reputation hit affect the Tundras brand? This question requires a genuinely honest look at what’s happening with Tundras.

It took many years to break into the Truck market. Their following was based on reliability and then with the addition to a full size tundra Gen 2 and 2.5 with v8 options,the legend grew.

Now we have Gen 3 buyers who loved the brand but are in denial of the truth rather than admit that spend a lot on the brand and are now stuck with a bad product. They will attempt to distract themselves with the latest tech features but if the truck is a dud, it’s a dud.

Human psychology is a fascinating thing.

It took 20+ years to build the truck brand. That brand a massive hit since the first recall and it’s only getting worse.

While the value of any pre gen 3 tundra rises, or
at the very least holds its value,

How long will it take to for Toyota to actually recover from the Gen 3 debacle?

What are some suggestions for determining how to maximize the height and number of drawers for your bench? Is there a known process or formula?

I am adding approx. 18 drawers to my garage wall workbenches. It’s a standard wall bench with a lower section for a desk in the middle that will one day support a miter saw. (My dewalt doesn’t fit but it’s still good so it stays on its folding stand.)

The benches are in two sections.
There are 4 mobile carts under the overall bench. The drawers will go into these carts.
They are 30H 29W 23D.

One half of the will be my woodworking tools.

The other half will be mechanics tools. (Deep 1/2 and 3/8 sockets/ rackets, wrenches etc. )

I winged it for my closet built ins but I am thinking that there is an actual method that I just don’t know yet.

Do you have any tips that you use to maximize the spaces in your bench drawers?

My wife bought me a sewing machine! I told her that I made a duffle bag in school that I still use after almost 40 years and we could use it for so many projects. She’s amazing.

As I was searching for a case, I saw that there are many different options. Before I purchase a $65 case, I am looking to see what kind of storage people find most useful.

What do you for a case? Hard cases, bag case, a plastic tote, or something else.

I anticipate it being used a few times a year, when not in use, I would like to store it in cabinet.

What are some suggestions?

It’s a Singer HD4411.
(Today, after joining this group, I learned that Reddit hates Singer but it is what I have and I am very excited. I’ll upgrade it later if necessary.)

https://x.com/alexforbesops/status/2055450729372942378

I am not in construction. But I do know that when you hire someone, you’re paying for their experience, tools, their experience with those tools, and all the things that you don’t think of as even a experienced DIYer.

My favorite part was (paraphrased),

I am gonna need you to pick up a $1200 Milwaukee saw and three pack of blades bc you’re asking for labor only.

I am not a handyman. But I do know that when you hire someone, you’re paying for their experience, tools, their experience with those tools, and all the things that you don’t think of as even a experienced DIYer.

My favorite part was (paraphrased),

I am gonna need you to pick up a $1200 Milwaukee saw and three pack of blades bc you’re asking for labor only.

I agree with you.

That’s it. That’s the post.