The "Ask Nathan a Question" Thread

[Nathan the Machinist]

Jonathan is awesome

We both do design and programming

His is computer science and architecture and coding

Mine cuts metal chips

He drives an Audi

I do not

 

[fnordmorph]

Is freakishly sharp sharper than fiendishly sharp?

 

[jlauffer]

Jonathan is awesome

We both do design and programming

His is computer science and architecture and coding

Mine cuts metal chips

He drives an Audi

I do not

Just dawned on me...Jo + Nathan = Jonathan

 

[Blues]

Just dawned on me...Jo + Nathan = Jonathan

You're not the first...

Post in thread 'Random Thought Thread'

Jan 9, 2026

Nathan + Jo = Jonathan (I guess it should read Jo + Nathan)

Either way, I'm not quite sure what to make of this math...but I'm pretty sure it can't be multiplication. I hope.

Does he know?

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[bluemax_1]

Just dawned on me...Jo + Nathan = Jonathan

This is how you know this isn’t a scripted simulation, because if this was scripted, Jonathan would have the combined superpowers of Jo+Nathan. Probably a tendency to laugh with fingers templed, too

 

[Gusbuster]

Hey Nate, which steel would you get for the Signature Skinner? I don’t do any skinning, so I guess I don’t need D2.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hey Nate, which steel would you get for the Signature Skinner? I don’t do any skinning, so I guess I don’t need D2.

3VD is awesome

 

[JearBeatus48]

3VD is awesome

When you go to a steakhouse don’t order fish. Get the steak (d3v). lol

 

[jlauffer]

When you go to a steakhouse don’t order fish. Get the steak (d3v). lol

 

[ron finkbeiner jr]

Have you ever played Sabacc?

 

[David Mary]

My brother Jonathan plays bass, and has a cat named Ripley, and a cat named Bishop. He is also awesome.

ron finkbeiner jr can't speak for Nathan, and while I have never played Sabaac, I have played much Pazaak, and lost more credits than I care to admit.

 

[SpyderPhreak]

3VD is awesome

I don’t want 3 VD’s…

ETA: 3 VD’s ≠ D3V

 

[rattler420]

So im planning on gifting a skinner in D2 to my bro-in-law. He will, with out a doubt, use it for its intended purpose. Even though i want to turn him on to D3V, skinner in D2 is how i turn him onto carothers.

My question is about sharpening D2. Do i need to explain sharpening/heat, motor vs hand. He will understand. but i think they use belts for the brunt of their sharpening.

tldr. over heating the edge. is it a worry with D2 the same as D3V.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

So im planning on gifting a skinner in D2 to my bro-in-law. He will, with out a doubt, use it for its intended purpose. Even though i want to turn him on to D3V, skinner in D2 is how i turn him onto carothers.

My question is about sharpening D2. Do i need to explain sharpening/heat, motor vs hand. He will understand. but i think they use belts for the brunt of their sharpening.

tldr. over heating the edge. is it a worry with D2 the same as D3V.

Same problem

 

[ron finkbeiner jr]

My brother Jonathan plays bass, and has a cat named Ripley, and a cat named Bishop. He is also awesome.

ron finkbeiner jr can't speak for Nathan, and while I have never played Sabaac, I have played much Pazaak, and lost more credits than I care to admit.

I've been playing Star Wars outlaws and it has a Sabacc mini game. It's fun and time consuming.

 

[hypothetically29]

Hi Nathan - is your Magnacut from Crucible or the newer Erasteel

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Hi Nathan - is your Magnacut from Crucible or the newer Erasteel

Yes

 

[hypothetically29]

Yes

Ive read that the Erasteel Magnacut has higher toughness than Crucible’s. Interested to hear your thoughts and if you’ve done any testing on this.

 

[Big DJ]

Good morning Nathan, any chance to get a leather sheath with a plane Jane skinner in the pre order?

 

[rattler420]

"Vintage canvas micarta (International Paper) $30 <---- you should probably get this one"

buffed or unbuffed for the skinner and its intended purpose?