Linux hobbyist, Machinist and tinkerer

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Cake day: June 14th, 2023

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  • God bless you. Let me tell you from first hand experience cerebal palsy sucks balls. Every muscle is tight and waking up in the morning feels like waking from a 1000 year slumber. But to be honest the worse part of having this disease isn’t usually the disease. Its the way people treat you, they usually talk down, as if you aren’t capable of complex thought or actions. Just because you walk stiff or can’t walk, Its honestly nice when you find people that see you as an actual person. Honestly that’s really awesome, you made that much of an impact.

    Thanks for being chill AF!







  • Machine is a very fun hobby, but be very careful when using high power tools. Mills, lathes and surface grinders can easily bite yah. As my shop teacher once said “If it can cut metal it can cut you!” “Metalworking tools are not toys, treat them with respect and they will respect you back” “Follow the MSDS procautions and shop rules, ie no long sleeves or gloves near rotary equitment and dont roll up sand paper on the lathe”

    It is very rewarding being able to show people the part you made and solving problems feels great too!


  • Metal working, (although kinda expensive to get into) sheet metal bending, machining, welding. I really enjoy learning and making real world useful parts out of metal.

    Wood working/whittling Its cheap to learn and can be very rewarding. Id suggest to look at local stores for discarded pallets for free wood. To make a few things out of, aim for hardwood, but lots of them end up being pine.

    Potentally electronics? (Although you said you didnt want a hobby that doesnt use computers)

    Photography could be rewarding Going outside to parks and just taking pictures really helps feeling grounded an in the now. And you can show others your photos!