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MSU addict wrote:Reduce, reuse, recycle, rebar?
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
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It's Brazil, no one really cares and no one is checking regardless.DWags wrote:MSU addict wrote:Reduce, reuse, recycle, rebar?
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
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DWags wrote:So, now that we’re only 11 days into October and the Packers and Spartans are out of it, I know what I’m gonna do on Saturdays and Sundays. I’m gonna find one of these machines, grab a 12 pack of bud light and just watch it. Anybody want to join?
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Can it straighten other bent things?
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MSU addict wrote:tGreenWay wrote:Stanley tape measures are garbage. And I really mean that.For some strange reason when I broke my second tape measure this month, I thought of this thread. The first one was a Craftsman that was well over 20 years old, it did not owe me anything. The second was Crescent/Lufkin that was less than a year old. That one kinda pissed me off.tGreenWay wrote:Every Stanley tape measure I’ve owned in the past 15 years eventually stops auto-rolling back into its case. And it won’t take in the slack tape even if you try pushing it in. Waste of money.
It's not like I am a contractor - but I do build sets and props for a local community theater group. But to my original point- it happens. I tossed them and moved on.
I’ve had success with a small “Executive” Lufkin that I’ve had for probably decades. It’s worked well every time I’ve needed it, which is not often and only small, no-stretch jobs. It’s roughly the size of a half-dollar coin and 1/4” thick. Fits real comfortably in my pocket. Liked it so much I bought NOS off ebay. It doesn’t look as well made, but I’ll give it a chance.
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AvgMSUJoe wrote:It's Brazil, no one really cares and no one is checking regardless.DWags wrote:
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
Bookmarking this post for use after a hotel collapses in Rio during Carnival.
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DWags wrote:MSU addict wrote:Reduce, reuse, recycle, rebar?
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
Wondered about that, too. Micro fractures are definitely going to affect future performance.
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DWags wrote:MSU addict wrote:Reduce, reuse, recycle, rebar?
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
Yes, don't know by how much. In concrete the rebar is there to provide the elastic strength the concrete doesn't have while the concrete provides the compression strength.
The failures of rebar in structures recently have been due to its oxidation, or rust, where water moves into the concrete, such as that building in Florida.
Engineers typically specify more rebar than the loading requires to make up for construction errors.
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tGreenWay wrote:DWags wrote:
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
Wondered about that, too. Micro fractures are definitely going to affect future performance.
Yes, not doing the TL:DW thing twice
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tGreenWay wrote:DWags wrote:So, now that we’re only 11 days into October and the Packers and Spartans are out of it, I know what I’m gonna do on Saturdays and Sundays. I’m gonna find one of these machines, grab a 12 pack of bud light and just watch it. Anybody want to join?
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Can it straighten other bent things?
Perhaps you junk but not your character.
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That the rebar got bent up that bad in the first place seems like an indicator it should not be straightened for construction purposes.DWags wrote:MSU addict wrote:Reduce, reuse, recycle, rebar?
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
fwiw...Our new building is only 4 years old. The 2nd floor is polished concrete with carpet tiles in areas to deaden noise. When we first moved in the floor had a few cracks in it...no big deal. Since then multiple new cracks have developed. I figure it's just settling in, but it's weird I can feel the floor moving when someone walks past my cube.
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The Pantry wrote:That the rebar got bent up that bad in the first place seems like an indicator it should not be straightened for construction purposes.DWags wrote:
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
fwiw...Our new building is only 4 years old. The 2nd floor is polished concrete with carpet tiles in areas to deaden noise. When we first moved in the floor had a few cracks in it...no big deal. Since then multiple new cracks have developed. I figure it's just settling in, but it's weird I can feel the floor moving when someone walks past my cube.
Have seen all sorts of construction with concrete floors, it could be all steel beams holding the floor up which could be bouncy if floor not rated for more than offices, which would also explain additional cracks.
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PITA. Had a couple taken down this summer. Should have done it few years ago.tGreenWay wrote:Sure, redbud, crabapple, and decorative cherry trees are pretty in the spring, but the rest of the year they’re just a waste. Redbud seeds go everywhere and new growth pops up all around the yard, while crabapples and cherries are an absolute mess in the fall. Not even wildlife around here wants to eat that shit. Chop ‘em all down.
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The Pantry wrote:PITA. Had a couple taken down this summer. Should have done it few years ago.tGreenWay wrote:Sure, redbud, crabapple, and decorative cherry trees are pretty in the spring, but the rest of the year they’re just a waste. Redbud seeds go everywhere and new growth pops up all around the yard, while crabapples and cherries are an absolute mess in the fall. Not even wildlife around here wants to eat that shit. Chop ‘em all down.
I’ll be getting rid of the one in my yard, then hopefully they’ll stop seeding everywhere. It’s in really poor shape, as are the cherry and crabapple. I’ll replace them with other smaller, native pollinator trees.
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tGreenWay wrote:DWags wrote:
by the way, isnt the steel going to be weaker? Seems like it.
Wondered about that, too. Micro fractures are definitely going to affect future performance.
Anneal ~750 ˚C. Still cheaper than total manufacture.
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DWags wrote:Am I weird because I could watch that for about 1/2 hour. Or am I weird for other reasons?
That's not an "or" situation that's an "and."
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Watch this Southwest pilot surprise the whole plane when he introduces this cabin crew
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Floyd Robertson wrote:I went driving out of the sub this morning and right past a dead skunk in the middle of the sub's main thoroughfare. I'm pretty sure that's the skunk I used to have to keep an eye out for on my early morning walks when it's still dark. That bugger actually scurried up tree when I startled it yesterday morning. RIP, Stinky.
TIL skunks can climb trees.
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tGreenWay wrote:Floyd Robertson wrote:I went driving out of the sub this morning and right past a dead skunk in the middle of the sub's main thoroughfare. I'm pretty sure that's the skunk I used to have to keep an eye out for on my early morning walks when it's still dark. That bugger actually scurried up tree when I startled it yesterday morning. RIP, Stinky.
TIL skunks can climb trees.
I was yesterday years old when I learned.
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DWags wrote:Now I’m pissed. Flight delayed for a second time. I hate airports.
Get used to it DWags. Air travel is the 21st Century Greyhound including all those folks trying to stuff their oversized duffle into an overhead taking up the whole compartment designed for 2 or 3 carryons.
I booked our holiday trip to New England (mid Dec- 1st week in Jan) shortly after Labor Day.
Have had 3 flight time changes since. Arriving at 9:00pm instead of 2:30pm. Both departures have been moved up about an hour earlier. Departure is still 8 weeks away.
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The Pantry wrote:As long as not too close, I kinda like the smell of skunk. Reminds me of being Up North.
Or in EL when you were smoking all that weed.
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Floyd Robertson wrote:Quick Stinky update: Someone (something?) moved Stinky from the middle of the street to the strip of grass between the curb and sidewalk. If you're going to do that, why not just bag it?
Maybe someone started and then just decided Aw hell no.
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Never smoked much. Frankly, skunk smells better than weed IMO.tGreenWay wrote:The Pantry wrote:As long as not too close, I kinda like the smell of skunk. Reminds me of being Up North.
Or in EL when you were smoking all that weed.
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Can't imagine Stellantis wants that plant closed for long as it's their largest and most profitable.
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Got to work about 6am today. Picketers were out even then and prevented a vehicle from turning left into the assembly plant parking lot. Car ended up sitting across the EB lanes of 17 Mile backing up traffic.
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The Pantry wrote:GM's Arlington plant went on strike today. That's where they make all the expensive full size SUVs. Including Ford's Kentucky truck plant the UAW has now shutdown all the big hitters.
Got to work about 6am today. Picketers were out even then and prevented a vehicle from turning left into the assembly plant parking lot. Car ended up sitting across the EB lanes of 17 Mile backing up traffic.
Been to KTP numerous times. One of the most well run plants I’ve been to. You don’t want to see a call come through about a QC issue coming through at 7pm on a Thursday. You will be their by 8am on Friday. They take their flagship truck series.
Never been to Arlington. These are definitely among their highest grossing plants (probably #1 for each).
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gomersbro wrote:My daughter went to her first movie today. As she was walking out of the theater she asked my wife about a plot hole. If a four and a half year old finds one, it means Paw Patrol isn't going win best picture this year.
Noted. Thanks for the tip. My presence at children’s movies always makes parents nervous anyway.
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