u/gidgetpops

Is NextDoor a good resource in Portland?

My daughter and her partner moved to Portland in October. They have been looking for jobs - I know that the market is really tough. She landed a temporary gig that ended in April. I have been suggesting that she post odd jobs that she can do until she finds a full-time job (computer support, organizing tools, cleaning trash cans, etc.) She says NextDoor is not really a great resource in Portland. Is this true? If so, are there other resources you would recommend? Thanks for any ideas!

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u/gidgetpops — 3 days ago

▲ 25 r/shopsmith

I bought this off Facebook without really thinking about it because my dad had a Shopsmith and I was being sentimental. My daughter and I do quite a bit of woodworking together. We have lots of free-standing tools (SawStop, drill press, miter saw, lots of cordless hand tools, etc). The only function that I can really see myself using in the short-term is the lathe. I know, I know... there are better lathes out there that wouldn't take up as much space.

I have already read lots of hate about this era of the Mark 7 (after I had already committed). Now that SS is back in business, and reading that many pieces can be 3d printed, I'm wondering if it's all bad...

I bought it for $50 (with several boxes of accessories). Do I cut and run? Sell parts? Restore and have fun with it? What do you think?

u/gidgetpops — 7 days ago