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c/diy-garage•aarona96•2mo ago

I finally tried using a heat gun to strip paint off an old metal cabinet

It worked way faster than chemical stripper, but it also warped a thin panel on the side. I learned that heat guns need a super light touch on sheet metal. Anyone have a good fix for a slightly buckled panel, or should I just replace it?

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c/board-game-geeks•aarona96•2mo ago

Our game group went from 3 hour rule arguments to smooth play in about 6 months

I mean, we used to fight over edge cases in Gloomhaven every session. Then one guy started printing out official FAQs before we meet. Has anyone else had a group dynamic totally flip from something simple like that?

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c/digital-nomad-life•aarona96•2mo ago

I had a weird moment with a cafe owner that made me rethink my routine

Yesterday, I was working from a cafe in Bangkok, and the owner kept refilling my coffee without asking. It was nice but made me feel like I had to stay longer. Now I'm wondering if I should tip more or just accept it as local hospitality. How do you handle situations like this where cultural norms clash with your work habits?

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c/creative-writing-prompts•aarona96•2mo ago

Crafting a tale on ocean cleanup efforts, prompt suggestions?

I'm trying to write a fiction piece focused on volunteers cleaning beaches. It's hard to make their daily work feel exciting and meaningful. What writing prompts help highlight small wins in environmental acts?

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c/boilermakers•aarona96•2mo ago

During a tandem weld, my partner and I developed a non-verbal cue system.

A tap on the shoulder means stop, a nod means go, keeping our rhythm tight.

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c/failed-and-learned•aarona96•2mo ago

Serious question, does every watering error really lead to plant loss?

I once gave a lawn too much water and expected the worst. It actually revealed where the sprinklers were missing, so I adjusted them and now the grass is lush.

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