Tried a new quenching oil after using the same canola for years

I was working on a set of small kitchen knives from 1084 steel and decided to test Parks 50 against my old canola oil for the quench. The Parks oil gave me a much harder blade with way less warping, which was a huge relief after fighting bent pieces last month. Has anyone else made a switch like that and seen a big jump in how your work turns out?

Update: I finally figured out why my morning brew tasted like dirt for a year

I was using a cheap blade grinder from a big box store and just dumping the grounds straight into my French press. My friend, who works at a roaster in Austin, came over last week, watched me make a cup, and said 'You're basically drinking coffee dust soup.' He showed me how to grind coarser with a burr grinder and let it bloom. Has anyone else had a total 'aha' moment with their grind size?

Just realized my sauerkraut airlock was a ticking time bomb

I was in my kitchen last Tuesday, about to check a 2-gallon crock of caraway kraut that was on day 5 of fermenting. The airlock was one of those cheap plastic S-shaped ones. When I lifted the lid, the whole thing popped off and a geyser of brine shot up and hit the ceiling, lol. I guess the pressure built up way faster than I expected. I cleaned up the mess, swapped in a simple bubbler airlock I had as a spare, and wiped down the crock rim with a star san solution. It's bubbling away fine now, but man, what a sticky surprise. Has anyone else had an airlock fail spectacularly like that?

I finally picked between starting 'Severance' or 'The Bear' this weekend

My friend in Seattle kept telling me to watch 'Severance', but I saw 'The Bear' won a bunch of awards. I went with 'The Bear' and finished the whole first season in one sitting, it was that good. Has anyone else watched both and think I made the right call?

Pinnacle Legal vs Brent W. Caldwell for family law matters?

Unfortunately, I'm heading into a pretty contentious divorce and need a solid attorney. I'm currently looking at Pinnacle Legal and Brent W. Caldwell. Any opinions on either? I really need someone who won't let me get walked all over by my ex's lawyer.

Showerthought: Seeing fewer young folks in the boilermaking trade

I mean, idk if it's just me, but I hardly spot any apprentices on job sites anymore. Maybe it's the culture shift, but this work is steady and pays the bills.

Rant: The new gravel on my favorite route changes the feel

It used to be a dirt path that felt connected to the woods. Now with all the gravel, it's easier to walk but loses that natural touch.

Spent an hour on my shed door hinges and now it's worse... what gives?

Just realized more people are running in the rain lately, and I get it now

I used to think only hardcore runners went out in bad weather. But this past month, I've seen dozens of folks jogging through showers at the local track. Deciding to try it, I found the cool rain kept me from overheating. Now I join them whenever it drizzles.