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[AutoMechanic]

Can I ask why the infatuation with body scents?

It’s just something I enjoy honestly. I kind of became a deodorant and bar soap hoarder when I was a kid and my mom would buy all the ones on sale and split them between me and dad. Occasionally we’d get some body wash too but I never go crazy about body wash because it doesn’t make me feel clean. And then the guys at work got me onto colognes so it’s grown to that too. And my friend likes the same stuff as well. I like to smell good and feel clean and places like Bath and Body Works have excellent products that work very well. Pricey but they work. Also one of the Bath and Body Works scents is pretty close to a scent that I loved from Speed Stick that’s now discontinued so I like to go there to get that particular scent.

 

[Legs4Arms]

"I find you repugnant and would like to turn a hose on you while you use this big soapy brush"?
What happened?

 

[ripcord]

I'm watching a guy DIY building a shed on YouTube. Maybe I am missing something, but it seems like a lot of the younger people don't know about hammers and nails? It seems like every time I see someone under 40 building something online, they're framing with a Milwaukee or a DeWalt and screws?!? Did something change since I've been away from the job site?

 

[AutoMechanic]

"I find you repugnant and would like to turn a hose on you while you use this big soapy brush"?
What happened?

Oh you mean like why did she always buy me soap and deodorants? It’s because it was on sale and we always were stocked up on it. And I’ve picked up that habit too even though sometimes I just buy it for the heck of it.

 

[Legs4Arms]

Oh you mean like why did she always buy me soap and deodorants? It’s because it was on sale and we always were stocked up on it. And I’ve picked up that habit too even though sometimes I just buy it for the heck of it.

Who's she?
I'm asking what precipitated your deep interest in pit stick and soaps and such

 

[AutoMechanic]

Who's she?
I'm asking what precipitated your deep interest in pit stick and soaps and such

Oh it’s my mom who always bought me them.

My interest in it I guess came from just the such big variety that there is and I’d always go to other people’s houses and see their deodorant sitting on the dresser or on the bathroom sink and it just made me wonder like why is there such a variety so I started getting all different ones to try and researching companies and eventually tried all major brands on the shelves. Then I began experimenting with how long certain sized sticks lasted and so forth. It’s just grown from there.

The soap obsession definitely comes from the scents. So many good smelling ones that I can never decide on just one. That’s why I generally have about 4-5 different ones available in the shower at all times. Sometimes I stand there just trying to decide which one to use. And the cabinet is also fully stocked too with many different scents and brands. And I’ve put in a lot of time just for fun researching many different soaps and deodorants and trying to use the best ones and I enjoy the history of the brands too. And also it’s always a fun but interesting conversation starter for me to ask about someone’s soap preferences or deodorant. I personally think that bar soap will make a resurgence with all these new scents and brands releasing.

I’ve been told my hobby is “interesting” but I think what that really means is that it’s strange or weird lol.

 

[Pablo]

I'm watching a guy DIY building a shed on YouTube. Maybe I am missing something, but it seems like a lot of the younger people don't know about hammers and nails? It seems like every time I see someone under 40 building something online, they're framing with a Milwaukee or a DeWalt and screws?!? Did something change since I've been away from the job site?

I am old and think screws are better. Period. Pretty easy. Coated nails are OK, but coated or stainless screws actually hold better. From drywall to sheds.

Now here is where I agree. The strength, force vector, moment or whatever you chose to call it should not be at the joint and screws will never make up for poor design/carpentry. Take gates for example, or even a rafter joint in your example. Yah don't leave a half inch gap and join it with a screw or four to make the gap so to speak. Near impossible with nails, but I've come across such shoddy stuff in houses with screws.

 

[Legs4Arms]

I am old and think screws are better. Period. Pretty easy. Coated nails are OK, but coated or stainless screws actually hold better. From drywall to sheds.

Now here is where I agree. The strength, force vector, moment or whatever you chose to call it should not be at the joint and screws will never make up for poor design/carpentry. Take gates for example, or even a rafter joint in your example. Yah don't leave a half inch gap and join it with a screw or four to make the gap so to speak. Near impossible with nails, but I've come across such shoddy stuff in houses with screws.

My 89yr old father would agree wholeheartedly with you Pab

 

[ripcord]

I am old and think screws are better. Period. Pretty easy. Coated nails are OK, but coated or stainless screws actually hold better. From drywall to sheds.

Now here is where I agree. The strength, force vector, moment or whatever you chose to call it should not be at the joint and screws will never make up for poor design/carpentry. Take gates for example, or even a rafter joint in your example. Yah don't leave a half inch gap and join it with a screw or four to make the gap so to speak. Near impossible with nails, but I've come across such shoddy stuff in houses with screws.

I have been doing a little reading in the subject and it would appear that most screws aren't rated for framing applications. I'd bet a pretty penny that most of the guys framing with screws (non professionals at least) aren't using the appropriate type.

It looks like structural rated framing screws start at about 4x the cost of air powered framing nails or 16d plastic coated sinkers!

 

[Pablo]

I have been doing a little reading in the subject and it would appear that most screws aren't rated for framing applications. I'd bet a pretty penny that most of the guys framing with screws (non professionals at least) aren't using the appropriate type.

It looks like structural rated framing screws start at about 4x the cost of air powered framing nails or 16d plastic coated sinkers!

You know it. I mean if you aren't using the correct fasteners, then of course.

Yes I have seen "projects" framed with what essentially are drywall screws. And they rust quickly too, so added strength!

 

[Patman]

I didn’t even know it was that high. Even accounting for 26 years that’s a lot of chit chat!!

I’ve been here longer than pretty much everybody (I joined the very first day the forum came to life) and I’m still not close to you Pablo! And I’m a chatty guy for sure

 

[Pablo]

I’ve been here longer than pretty much everybody (I joined the very first day the forum came to life) and I’m still not close to you Pablo! And I’m a chatty guy for sure

Well hurry up then! Post count +1

PS: I wasn't even watching the count the last few years. Should I get a life?

 

[4wd]

I am old and think screws are better. Period. Pretty easy. Coated nails are OK, but coated or stainless screws actually hold better. From drywall to sheds.

Now here is where I agree. The strength, force vector, moment or whatever you chose to call it should not be at the joint and screws will never make up for poor design/carpentry. Take gates for example, or even a rafter joint in your example. Yah don't leave a half inch gap and join it with a screw or four to make the gap so to speak. Near impossible with nails, but I've come across such shoddy stuff in houses with screws.

With three 20v drills and several 20V drivers - Torx R Us …
If I ever framed anything again - nail guns are some one armed bandits (if speed mattered) - but I’m in no hurry DIY’in …

 

[AutoMechanic]

I’m eating Honey-Comb one of my favorite cereal’s. Getting ready to do some laundry too. I can’t believe it’s February already so far 2026 has flown by.

 

[Pablo]

I’m eating Honey-Comb one of my favorite cereal’s.

Everyonceandawhile: Die-a-beat-us.

 

[Revving2Redline]

Putting up with my wife's amplified giggling because she took a gummy and is streaming Novocaine.

I give my girl Vet Iq Calmers and Edibites CBD, she gets the zoomies and rolls on her back and barks

 

[Revving2Redline]

I won the lottery last night! First thing I did was buy 30 more beagles and sadly I woke up and Im 30 beagles short . Awesome dream, would have been fun to watch them all play all day outside. Glad my motives are still genuine and pure although im my dream my buddy wanted to hire a fireworks crew to have a nightly show. Beagles and fireworks dont go hand in hand.

 

[BrianF]

Well, the kids were busy today so I hit the trails alone. Conditions were really good considering. It was -37c less than a week ago, yesterday was melting and today is overcast and -6. I put several miles on the old Evinrude and she ran perfect.

 

[BrianF]

Never mind, old Shaky Mike needed to stretch his legs.

 

[Patman]

My girlfriend and I went to three different Niagara region wineries today for the icewine festival. For $35 we got to have a glass of ice wine and a food pairing at each of the three wineries. We could choose from any of the 28 on the list, we’ve been to most of them so we chose three that we have not been to before