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Handiness is not my trait
08.23.07 (9:17 am)   [edit]

Okay, so I bought a shelf last weekend, and I took it out of the box last night. Not that I was going to put it together, but I just wanted to look at all the parts.

I also took out my cordless drill. I picked this Skil 12 Volt drill as my 5 year anniversary gift at a previous job, and I hadn't gotten a chance to use it...until now!

I guess it's ready to go. It came with a double-sided bit (one end is flat and the other is Philips). However, my problem is that I'm not sure whether this double-sided bit means I can use both ends?? I can stick the Philips side into the thingee and use the flat end, but what about the reverse?

I feel kind of lame for not knowing how to bit in bits into my drill. I just thought I could stick the bits in, but if they're double-ended bits, doesn't it mean I can use both ends? I can only use one end at the moment. Can someone give me a lesson on using cordless drills?!?

And last night, I got a text message from a number that wasn't in my phone book. I don't know if the message was meant for me, but probably. It started off with "how's going?" I replied back with, "who is this?" And the person said "call me and find out :p" I just told the person I was going to bed. I have no idea who it was. My guess was wrong, and  that particular phone number wasn't written down anywhere.

The only person who ever said "how's going" was the P Man, but the last time we communicated, he didn't have my number anymore, and I believe he is married now (not that that would stop him).

Anyway, I hate when people waste my time. I don't have time for such games!

Also, I hardly log into MSN anymore. I might do it when I am bored at work. I logged in a couple of days ago and this guy messaged me. I met him almost a year ago. We never dated or anything, but we hadn't spoken for quite a long time (at least 8 months, I'd say). I'd already deleted him from my phone. Life has not changed for him at all. He was still single and still just as girly when it came to dating.

I don't know why it bugs me so much when I think guys get all girly in the realm of dating. "Do you think she likes me?" "You're a girl. You should know." "We've gone out two times!" "Should I call her? I can't tell if she likes me. I asked her out and she said maybe. We only MSN. She said she only dates one person at a time, but now she's decided to try out dating. She never calls me. " I do the best I can by asking questions in order to come to a conclusion. But seriously. these kind of guy issues are about 238987492th on my list of things that are important to me.

 


posted by: bratmom (reply)
post date: 08.23.07 (9:36 am)

Sounds like something I would think about...



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 08.23.07 (9:46 am)

Reply to: bratmom
*teehee* I would have those kind of questions running through my head, too, but I don't think I would obsess over it. It would drive me batty!



posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 08.23.07 (12:27 pm)

So you admit thinking like a girl is a negative thing. Hah!



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 08.23.07 (12:54 pm)

Reply to: bawdy
I do admit that thinking like a stereotypical girl can be an annoying, bad thing!



posted by: Fitgirl (reply)
post date: 08.23.07 (3:40 pm)

Re: Double-sided drill bit. Yes, you can use either end of the bit, however not at the same time :) Just open the chuck, remove the bit, and flip it around! Voila!

Re: Games. I don't have time for them either. Sounds like the PMan to me... I'd just let that one go.

Re: Man Issues. Ugh. Please, us women have enough issues for the both genders. I agree it's a bit of a turn off (or annoyance) when a guy is more 'girly' about things then I am! lol

PS... I rarely MSn anymore either, seems like a waste of time when there's FACEBOOK :)



posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 08.23.07 (3:54 pm)

Reply to: Fitgirl
Finally, someone has come to my rescue!! Thank you!! I couldn't figure out how to open the chuck!! IS there a generic trick?? Too bad The Handyman is no longer around.





posted by: fractalmom (reply)
post date: 08.23.07 (5:07 pm)

put weird looking slatty part of chuck into weird looking stair sort of inny part of drill. match. turn. the little hole thingy where the bit goes in gets bigger. put either end of bit in. now do it in reverse to tighten.

when you are screwing something in with a drill, be careful. if you use too much power you will strip the screw (this means that the top of the screw where you put the end of the screwdriver or drill bit into will get dug out, sort of rounded), and the screw won't turn.

as with any screwing, finesse, NOT power is the key

good luck.




posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 08.24.07 (9:06 am)

Reply to: fractalmom
*L* Thanks for tips!!
My drill is cool enough to let me know what settings (1 - 15) I should be using for particular materials.
Tools like like fun! I can't wait to use my drill!

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