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1d ago
inWarning: my old bank's 'high yield' savings was a joke next to a real money market fund
Read a study that said people overvalue branch access, most of that stuff is online now anyway.
4d ago
inWarning: the new library in Springfield has a ceiling that's a total puzzle
Architects love to design these complex shapes without a single thought for the poor drywall crew. That ceiling sounds like a nightmare, and of course the lighting shows every flaw. It's the same story everywhere, cool idea on paper that looks rough in real life. You just know the contractor lost money on that part of the job.
5d ago
inUpdate: Got the hang of that tricky 5-axis contour after three scrapped parts
Yeah, we do the same thing on our older Haas. The extra chip load helps pull heat away from the cutter. We've been running a 15 to 25 percent bump for years now and it actually makes the finish better. It just seems to handle the extra engagement better than letting it rub.
8d ago
inHeard a landscaper in Springfield talk about marking his post holes with baking flour
My buddy's flour trail just fed a squirrel army.
8d ago
inMy wife made me try a book club and I was sure it would be boring.
Ever tried a food you thought you'd hate?