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    Credit Rating Nonsense

    Eh, like everything it depends on the situation and how it is used. For example my wife and I use our credit cards for 90% of our purchases because we receive cash back on the cards and there is no annual fee. So we pay off the cards in full every month which means we save whatever cashback...
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    Getting started welding

    Stick is the cheapest to get into but has some drawbacks of having to move the welder both laterally and vertically when going so it can be hard to make look good without practice. Tig is pretty but it is complicated in its own way and requires even more practice than stick. Mig will be the...
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    Getting started welding

    Look at a local community college. Usually they'll offer hands on courses and even include certification exams as well. It may be a little overkill but it will give you good techniques and a knowledge base to fall back on in the future.
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    Credit Rating Nonsense

    Mostly its by investments. I am not talking about the get rich quick part of Wall Street Bets, Bitcoin or going all in on an IPO hoping for it to reach the moon. Wall Street is a fickle thing and if you are irresponsible and reckless you'll end up broke, but if you consistently put a portion of...
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    Credit Rating Nonsense

    Keep in mind that when applying for a loan credit score isn't everything. The bank/lender is looking at risk and credit score is just one part of that. They'll also be looking at your income vs debt, any liens against you, your current assets and investments. So just because you have a score of...
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    Starlink pre order open

    I think it depends on what your AT&T service is and exactly how spotty it is. Currently Starlink will most likely have a consistent outage for 3-4% of the day due to the current number of satellites in orbit but it would not likely be more than a few minutes. This should reduce as more...
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    Starlink pre order open

    Yeah traditional satellite internet companies really hose you when it comes to data caps. The best part is they advertise it as like Unlimited25 in reference to the speed and try to trick you into thinking that you have unlimited data at 25mbs. Then have in fine print that after 25 or 50 gigs of...
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    Thinking Green

    No one here stated that science is infallible, that's what peer review is for and why most things in scientific and mathematical fields are theories and not laws. For example the Pythagorean theorem is thousands of years old and has yet to be disproven but it is not a law, and there are only 4...
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    Starlink pre order open

    The cost, latency and data caps are the reasons that I don't have with satellite services like hugh's and viasat. Even their "unlimited" plan throttles you to 3mbs after 25 or 50 gigs a month and with program updates, phone updates, and computer updates that'll blow through at least 5 gigs of...
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    Thinking Green

    I would agree with you if Gates was using a study that he concocted and ran himself with no peer review or other sources. However, he is instead referencing other studies that have been completed by those with college degrees specializing in that field. What you appear to be suggesting (not...
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    Starlink pre order open

    yes about 500 dollars. However, if your only other option is Hugh's net you'll make that back in like 10 months with a comparative plan just in monthly payment savings.
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    Paying off student dept...

    I also don't think that the debt should be forgiven in any amount. You signed on the dotted line for the loan, and so you are now responsible for it. Now if life happens and some medical bill bankrupts you from a car wreck or something the debt should be treated the same as that debt but that is...
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    More on right to repair legislation or lack thereof

    Most manufacturers will, yes. The issue lies in companies like apple, deere, etc. that program in the individual parts serial numbers for anything that talks to the computer, or not selling you a computer that allows you to read codes unless you are an "authorized mechanic." That makes it so you...
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    Crazy times. Ammunition thread.

    I think their availability will reduce as the more popular rounds are first to receive the raw material like primers and power but I don't think it will ever drop to nothing because there is only so much capacity on those lines and only so many raw materials like casings and bullets. Since...
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    Door Dash

    My brother's use door dash. There is an app but I think you can order from their website too. It might work the same for uber eats too.
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    Question

    Also if the bucket is empty at the time of assembly you could try an epoxy and try and make large chamfers on either side of the pipe. That might seal it but no guarantee.
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    Question

    A bulkhead fitting might work better. You'd just need to find one that works with curved surfaces.
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    Issues with valve stems with rim guard

    Are you asking because it is a recurring problem for you or because you have heard rumors that it could happen? I haven't personally had any issues with this occurring.
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    Crazy times. Ammunition thread.

    You can do a hardness test on it. If you feel so inclined there are hardness testers on amazon that range from $75 for scratch testers to probably 30 grand. You could also call a fab shop to see if they have a hardness tester and if they'd be willing to use it to check the hardness of the...
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    Crazy times. Ammunition thread.

    Is it hardened steel? If it isn't it won't do much as a target most anything bigger than a .22 will go through it. If it is hardened, and you clean it up and add a layer of paint probably worth a good amount. Given 3/8" x 8" AR500 gongs are like 30 bucks new. This being larger, thicker, and...