[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Thank you for this very detailed response. Unfortunately I can't use narrower gates, since both 8 ft gates close in the middle as this is a driveway gate.

I am absolutely planning on putting diagonal brace boards in, but since the front material is only 5/8 in thick, and the back has three horizontal boards, I didn't know the best way to put the diagonal brace boards in.

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Gate problems (lemmy.world)

Trying to get this gate to sit level and swing freely. I used an adjust-a-gate kit. The width is 92", height is 6'. I have used the lightest possible wood, and I can't get this damn thing to hang straight. The turnbuckle that came with it bent straight and came flying out of the holes, so I used a different one I had on hand. Clearly the wheel isn't doing anything except causing the gate to warp since it isn't centered under the weight.

I want to add a diagonal cross brace from the bottom hinge to the top corner, but I'm not sure how exactly to do it with the 3 horizontal boards.

I'm also considered replacing the hinges with 3 extra long strap hinges, one on each horizontal board.

What do you guys think?

Gates

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

While I agree that farmers can have specialized vehicles for different tasks, not all do. We farm sheep, pigs, chickens, and ducks and do not have specialized equipment. We don't even have a tractor. I also don't disagree that people who don't have a use for trucks don't need them, but I wouldn't go to far as to say they shouldn't have them. While objectively worse for the environment than a vehicle more suitable to their lifestyles, it's a slippery slope (as we've seen) once we start legislating morality.

Bottom line: if we didn't operate a farm business, we wouldn't have a need for or the desire to have a large truck. More likely, any truck at all. We certainly wouldn't have one to park in the driveway of the suburban house we would probably live in. It's just impractical, but not everyone is gifted with innate pragmatism.

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

Clearly there was some sort of global survey we aren't privy to.

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago

Stating in your argument "there are no arguments to this" highlights up front how close-minded you are to discussion on the subject. It's perfectly acceptable to discuss things you strongly believe in while still allowing yourself to be open-minded about opposing views. In fact, I would say it is required for honest discourse to occur.

In my personal experience, I have one of these vehicles with a comfortable and spacious cab. It allows me to have one vehicle for all the tasks that come with a sheep and pig farm, and also allows us to transport our large family comfortably to and fro. I would like my family to be comfortable while riding in our vehicle, which is equally able to perform various work functions related to farming and transport a family. Why would we purchase and maintain two separate vehicles for these purposes when a single option exists?

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago

No where. Shockingly, the article has more details than the bot summary or even the headline.

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 16 points 6 months ago

This is so surreal, I thought it was a screenshot from District 9.

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I don't know where she got it, probably ToysRUs back then. I would play it for hours. We only had an NES at home so we were always blown away at the graphics. Now you can find them in used game shops every once in awhile for 200 bucks, at least around here.

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Bonk was great!

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

There was a game I played on my grandma's TurboGrafx 16 many years ago. I cannot remember the name, and searching over the years still has me befuddled.

It was a racing game, but with an RPG element where you had to continually upgrade your car and take on local race champs. I loved it and cannot for the life of me find the damn thing.

Edit: holy shit I think I found it. Final Lap Twin

[-] argueswithidiots@lemmy.world 18 points 11 months ago

SO WHERE WAS THE TOMATO

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by argueswithidiots@lemmy.world to c/moviesandtv@lemmy.film

Looking for period shows set between 1920 and the 50s. Shows that have a feel similar to LA Confidential, if that makes sense. I've got World on Fire and Perry Mason on my list. I'm not terribly picky about the genre, it's the period and the setting I am interested in. I am hoping to find some gems I have overlooked that aren't Netflix single season cancels. I'm really looking for shoes, but I'll take movie recommendations too if you'd be so kind.

Thanks for your consideration.

Edit: these are great recommendations! Thank you all for your quick and thoughtful responses. I've seen some of these and loved them, so I am sure the rest will be great.

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