michael_bgood t1_j9ioj02 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 6:23 AM

Reply to comment by MTFHammerDown in Russian President Vladimir Putin unwittingly accelerated the European Union’s green transition with his war in Ukraine, with the 27-nation bloc reducing its dependency on Russian fossil fuels and increasing its renewable energy use over the past year, the EU’s climate czar said Tuesday. by MrGuttFeeling

Yeah that's kinda like saying the EU "fuhrer of human rights" or something

michael_bgood t1_j99up04 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 10:26 AM

Reply to comment by gordo65 in [OC] - Most Successful College Basketball Programs (in the NCAA tournament) by jonesjeffum

That is so awesome thanks for sharing that

michael_bgood t1_j990xjb wrote on February 20, 2023 at 4:21 AM

Reply to comment by MR___SLAVE in [OC] - Most Successful College Basketball Programs (in the NCAA tournament) by jonesjeffum

Amazing visual of what a single, exceptional human can influence

michael_bgood t1_j6z3dxd wrote on February 2, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Reply to comment by rogert2 in [OC] The National Vice(s): Drinking and Smoking Rates by Country by whatweshouldcallyou

Maybe numbers and legend would work

michael_bgood t1_j6kf4it wrote on January 30, 2023 at 11:18 PM

Reply to Dresser/Chest of Drawers than can be repeatedly assembled for apartment life? by cyriouslyslick

Try a wire rack with plastic containers or baskets. Get a variety of different colors/sizes/depths, space the shelves big at the bottom and small at the top. Easy breakdown and you can use the containers for moving.

michael_bgood t1_j67lkcq wrote on January 28, 2023 at 7:54 AM

Reply to comment by yboy403 in This is what BIFL is really about. Not only does Lee Valley still sell the consumable blade for their old marking gauges (discontinued nearly 20 years ago), it's actually a dollar cheaper than the blade for the new model. by yboy403

I like it

michael_bgood t1_j5cols7 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 1:07 AM

Reply to Solid wood vs Veneer furniture? by ValkyieAbove

The issues isn't with the veneer, it's the substrate (wood underneath) and connections.

Good plywood is as strong or dimensionally more stable than some solid woods. The better furniture will be made from good plywood

Avoid particle board - any cheap furniture is made from this and will sag or break.

Plywood: https://www.thehandymansdaughter.com/types-of-plywood/

Any woodworkers in the group care to add to this?

EDIT: Good plywood is also more sustainable/ eco-friendly than solid wood. No need to kill more trees than you need to, right?

michael_bgood t1_isd00oi wrote on October 15, 2022 at 12:43 AM

Reply to comment by FireflyBomb in [OC] Suicide Rate vs GDP per capita for various countries. Notice that the upper right triangle is almost empty i.e. generally increase in GDP per capita results in decrease in suicide rates. by ankuprk

Yeah Ireland is way out of place there