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[ { "sents": [ { "text": "i know this seems a bit simple and slightly suprised that it hasnt been sugested allready.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "keep one unopened carton in the fridge at all time, this will mean that you will allways have at least one carton of cold milk at all times (unless you use a carton in the time it takes to chill another carton)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15794/Topher Brink", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Milk box acts as an insulator.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep an empty glas decanter in your fridge.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Pour milk in decanter and put it back in frigde.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Large surface of cool decanter will quicker cool milk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Even a bit quicker, if a larger surface of a flat bowl is used.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Train your habbits .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "When dumping a milk cardboard always put a new milk back in fridge.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "First week will be hard to train your habbits, than you will do it without thinking anymore.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try a post-it (with a smiley) on milk cardboard for the first week.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/172/Stefan Bischof", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If speed is your main criteria, the various life hacks to cool water fast will also work well for milk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "See our Quickly Cool a Bottle of Water thread.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The fastest (and most practical) technique I found is wrapping a bottle [of milk] in a wet paper towel and putting it in the freezer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "For an average half-liter-sized bottle, you will have deeply chilled milk in about 20-30 minutes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also use this technique with your original cardboard container, but cardboard does not transfer the heat as well, and it will simply take longer to cool a container with a larger volume.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/80/Robert Cartaino", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "To get any liquid cold super fast (less then 3 minutes), put 4 to 5 ice cubes in a plastic bag.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Those soft ones that you get from a roll at the grocery store work best but make sure they are made for food if you use other ones.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Then put the milk on a large bowl, put the bag of ice cubes in the milk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Do not close the bag to let air out, but don't let milk get in the opening of the bag", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "either so hold the opening with your hands.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Move the milk and bag around for a few minutes and you'll have ice cold milk without making it watery!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "You can hack a bag with cling wrap if you can't find any soft bags safe for food.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17330/turbocomppro", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This technique will work for a single serving of milk, not for an entire carton.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "First, get an empty ice cube tray.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "A metal one is preferable, but plastic will do.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "(It's even better if the tray has been in the freezer for a while already, but that might be too much to ask.)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Pour the warm milk into the tray.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Spreading it out this way, rather than keeping it in a carton or bottle, will increase its surface area.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Increased surface area will speeds up the cooling process.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Put the milk-filled ice-cube tray in the freezer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also lower the temperature of your freezer, temporarily.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "And you could put something already frozen and flat (like a packaged frozen dinner) on top of the ice cube", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "tray to assist with the temperature transfer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "I haven't tested this, but I imagine the milk will become cold within 10-15 minutes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "When it's cold enough for you, you may want to carefully pour the milk into a large mixing bowl or cake pan, and then pour it into your cereal bowl or glass, to prevent spillage.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4198/BrettFromLA", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "freeze some milk in a form so you can crush it easily, when you need cold milk, get the frozen milk and crush it (more surface aria) then put the crushed frozen milk into a funnel with a coffee filter in it (the filter is to stop you getting chips of milk in your cereal) and then pour the milk through the funnel.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Don't forget to put more milk in the freezer for next time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "This could also be done with frozen water but that could effect the taste of the milk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "You will have to experiment with how much frozen milk to non frozen is needed", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "one possible way of freezing the milk so you can crush it is by putting it in freezer bags and laying them down so that it forms a thin sheet when frozen.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "another idea is freeze a half full bottle of milk on its side or better diagonally if you can so there is the largest surface of milk open to the air.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "when you need to chill room temp milk, pour exactly the right amount of milk into the bottle.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "swirl and shake it (not too much as you will mix air into the milk and you will get too much milk) then pour it out slowly, frozen side down.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Then put it back in the freezer", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "i do", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "n't how long milk is still fresh when frozen so you may need to occasionally replace the frozen milk.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I say only put the milk you want to use in the \"chilling bottle\" as mixing milk from different containers can reduce the life of the milk plus you would have to then either freeze the remainder milk or use the rest of the unfrozen milk before the frozen defrosts otherwise you will have to replace it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "this will work for 2% or less, i dont know at what percentage of fat milk can no longer be frozen in a domestic freezer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15794/Topher Brink", "score": 0 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "My method is similar to the one by BrettFromLA, but I place a coffee mug or water glass into the freezer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "When I want a cold drink, I pour the liquid (milk in your case) into that mug and put the main carton in the refrigerator for later.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "It's amazing how fast a liquid chills when the glass or ceramic cup", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it is in is at below freezing temperature.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For faster results put the milk filled freezing mug back in the freezer for a few minutes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "For a larger volume of cold milk, just freeze more cups.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "An alternative is to get some ice rocks (sometimes called whiskey stones) and freeze them for use in your cup of milk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/12802/Mark Ripley", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "For me, it's impossible to drink milk without it being cold. And sometimes, I'm about to enjoy a bowl of cereal and milk, but I find out there's no milk in the fridge, which means I have to get one from the storage room, which means it'll be warm. I've tried the \"Water-Ice-Salt\" technique, but it didn't work for me, probably because the milk container is made of cardboard. What lifehack exists for this?", "title": "How to make milk (cardboard container) ice cold fast?", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<temperature><drinks>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13710", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/16054/Abِ" }

[ [ "There are a few different ways that you can quickly cool milk down. One would be to keep an empty glass in the fridge or freezer and decant the milk into this glass to cool it down. Another technique would be to wrap the milk container in wet paper towel and put it in the freezer for 20-30 minutes. And finally, you could pour the milk in a bowl and then immerse a bag full of ice cubes in the bowl and move it around until the milk is cool enough.", "The options are to keep an unopened carton in the fridge, keep a glass decanter in the fridge, place the carton in a wet towel and then in the freezer, place ice cubes in a plastic bag and the plastic bag in the milk, pour the milk into an ice cube tray and put in the freezer or keep some frozen milk in the freezer and mix with tepid milk as required." ] ]

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[ [ "Keep one unopened carton in the fridge all the time.", "Keep a large glass decanter in the fridge and pour the milk into it to cool down.", "Wrap the carton in a wet paper towel and place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.", "Put 4 - 5 ice cubes in plastic bag, put the milk in the bowl, put the bag of ice cubes into the milk for a few minutes.", "Pour the milk into an ice cube tray and put in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.", "Keep some frozen milk in the freezer and mix a little with the tepid milk to cool it down each time." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "This might take some training, as it is counter-intuitive, but it works like magic for me: As soon as you feel the urge to sneeze building up, exhale completely .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You might have to try a few times to find out how early in advance you have to start, and how fast or slowly you have to exhale.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The idea is to have exhaled completely at the \"point of no return\", but also that you don't suffer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "In the end, if there is not much air inside you to burst out explosively, it will not make a significant noise.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Good luck!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17290/Flo", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Personally, I hold in every sneeze.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I can't say I recommend it, as this article points out:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "\"The risk of a hearing loss injury due to holding a sneeze is low.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, it is not impossible.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Wiki's page on sneezing does a good job explaining what happens in a sneeze.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Basically, nose hairs send a signal to the brain, which starts a massive response in the upper body's organs to expand and then contract the chest violently.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Since this signal is sent through the nerves, there are lots of ways to try to stop the sneeze completely.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example , some ideas from this wikiHow page are rubbing your nose, pinching the bridge of your nose, pinching the tip of your nose, pulling on your ear, etc.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "These suggestions come from the idea of sending another signal down the nerve and thereby sort of messing with your brain.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4513/seadoggie01", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Simple trick which always works is to press right below your nose.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "In most cases you will completely avoid sneezing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Good luck!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17303/pdolinaj", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you can't avoid the sneezing, then sneeze into the crook of your arm.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "When wearing a long-sleeved, preferably soft and thick piece of clothing, this will muffle the sneeze to a good degree.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "This solution has the advantage that it's available in time for every sneeze.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "And in general, it is microbiologically much safer than sneezing into your hand – as in, potential germs will not spread with the next handshake, touching things etc..", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4673/tanius", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Sneeze into a folded towel or pillow will muffle the sound.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15377/paparazzo", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "While the sensation is building up, try to force the sneeze out, with all your willpower.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "It sounds weird but actually works.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Anytime I was on the verge of sneezing and tried to force it out and get it over with, the need to sneeze subsided.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Using that actively requires a little bit more willpower, since you're trying to build up the intention to do something you actually don't want to while trying to avoid doing it involuntarily.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Make sure to blow your nose afterwards, the cause of irritation will probably still be somewhere in your sinuses.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17380/Estharon", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you're awake when you sneeze, trying to hold your breath or plug your nose before the sneeze comes out makes the sneeze a lot less explosive and therefore quieter.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] }, { "text": "Keeping your mouth closed will likely help as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17289/Kendra", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "How do I prevent myself from sneezing loudly? Apparently my loud, embarrassing sneeze wakes up neighbors of my presence in the building.", "title": "How to avoid a loud, embarrassing sneeze?", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<personal-care>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13825", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17254/Jagte" }

[ [ "If you want to simply avoid sneezing, you try a number of techniques. These include exhaling completely just before you feel you need to sneeze or disrupt the sneeze response by pinching the bridge of your nose, pulling on your ear or touching just below your nose. It may also be that trying to force the sneeze out early actually makes the sneeze sensation go away. Finally, if you want to just make your sneezes less loud, you could muffle them using your elbow or a pillow or folded towel.", "The options are to exhale fully every time you feel the need to sneeze, hold the sneeze in, press down on the skin below the nose to prevent the sneeze, try to sneeze into a folded towel or pillow or the crook of your arm to muffle the sound, try to force the sneeze out before it erupts or plug your nose and block your mouth." ] ]

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[ [ "Exhale fully every time you feel the need to sneeze.", "Hold the sneeze in.", "Press down on the skin beneath the nose.", "Sneeze into the crook of your arm.", "Sneeze into a folded towel or pillow to muffle the sound.", "Try to force the sneeze just before it erupts.", "Hold your breath or plug your nose just before the sneeze comes." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "To deodorize sneakers and tennis shoes, an easy solutions to eliminate odor is to wash them in a laundry machine with detergent, cold water and no spin cycle.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Before washing, separate the shoe laces and insoles from the shoes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It is really important to turn off the spin cycle or the shoes will be destroyed.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "(cough, cough)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "After washing, you'll need to dry them.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Leave them in the sun for a couple of days, on a cloths line hanging from the tongue.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If you live in a humid area where two days isn't enough, consider investing in a shoe dryer .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Various sources on the internet warn to avoid using bleach with the shoes in the washing machine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I personally always use a little bit of bleach just to make sure the shoes are perfectly disinfected.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Please note, don't do this plan with leather shoes or sandals.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15323/axsvl77", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "put socks filled with rice in them when not in use, the rice will absorb the moisture.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "you can occasionally put the rice socks into a coolish oven to pull some of the moisture out of them so they can work better in your shoes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15794/Topher Brink", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Refer to my answer here: https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/14156/17827 Sodium Bicarbonate really is a wonderful substance, it helps with a lot of things, lessening effects of bad odor is just one of them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Do read my other answer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17827/Keyur PATEL", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I made a boot dryer with two tubes (pvc?), a coffee can, and a computer fan.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Wear your shoes/boots in the shower, then rinse well, drain for a while, stick the dryer in them overnight.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "No stinky!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "('Til next time.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/18403/B. Fife", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Make sure that you get 2 pairs of shoes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Use each one on alternate days.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "If you are using one pair then keep other pair open in sun for that day.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "For next day replace dry shoes with wet shoes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "And keep them in sum.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Andso on..", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2186/Fennekin", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "What would be the easiest way for you to be able to dry your footwear?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "I would suggest an oven you heat up for less than a minute empty.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Turn it off.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Then put your shoes in it on a tray that is room temperature.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "But if you do that wrong, you will have burnt shoes. :(", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "But an oven that is already heated just a little bit will dry anything out pretty well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, you can put shoes in a regular dryer, or in the sun coming through a window.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Anything to get the temperature up just a little bit so the water evaporates faster.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, and this may not apply to you at all, but most smell from shoes come from bacteria that grow naturally on your feet.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "That bacteria will build up throughout the day in your socks, then be washed away when you wash your socks.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "If you are NOT wearing socks, you will have LOTS of bacteria in your shoes, and they will always stink, wet or not.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "The only way to get rid of it is to wash your shoes regularly, which is not good for them.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Good luck!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4539/JGTaylor", "score": 0 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The smell is caused by bacteria.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Place the shoes in a freezer overnight and allow them to warm up to room temperature normally the next morning.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "This process will kill the bacteria.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Consider placing the shoes in a plastic bag before putting them in the freezer to prevent contact with food.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17770/user17770", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "During rainy season, footwear is often wet and due to moisture in air and cloudy weather, it takes time to dry. And it ends up with odour which is very unpleasant in nature.", "title": "How to deodorize the bad odour in footwear due to wetness?", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<shoes><smell><weather>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14113", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/11420/GC 13" }

[ [ "There are a few potential techniques for getting rid of bad odour from damp footwear. One option is to wash them in a laundry machine with detergent, cold water and no spin cycle and then to leave them in the sun to dry. Other possibile solutions include filling them with socks filled with rice to absorb the moisture or putting them briefly in a preheated but turned off oven to dry out.", "The options are to remove laces and insoles and wash in a laundry machine without spin cycle then dry in the sun, place socks filled with rice in the shoes, wear shoes in the shower to wash and rinse them and then dry using a fan, have 2 pairs of shoes and alternate between them, drying the other pair in the sun each time, put them in a plastic bag and leave in the freezer over night or warm an oven for a minute then switch it off and place shoes inside and always change socks regularly." ] ]

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[ [ "Remove shoe laces and insoles then wash a laundry machine without the spin cycle and leave in the sun to dry for a few days.", "Fill socks with rice and put in the shoes.", "Wear in the shower to wash and rinse and then use a fan to dry them.", "Always have 2 pairs of shoes and wear them on alternate days, leaving the pair not worn out in the sun each time.", "Warm the oven up for a minute then switch off and place the shoes inside on a tray, or put in a regular dryer or leave out in the sun. Change socks regularly.", "To kill the bacteria causing the smell, put the shoes in a plastic bag and leave in a freezer overnight." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Fold then tear down the perforated line.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/13777/Tetsujin", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You could try running a blade (knife, scissors, etc) along the spiral binding to make the break more consistent.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "This will leave the paper withing the small binding portion largely intact.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The problem as I see it, is that the paper tears in different directions.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Sometimes an individual ring of the binding will tear through the paper leaving the paper on the full sheet.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Other times it tears between two of the binding openings leaving the paper inside of the spiral.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Since cutting to the edge of the paper from each individual binding would be tedious and still likely require trimming the final sheet, cutting in the other direction will be quicker and easier.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "So you'd cut through all the binding holes leaving a strip within the binding", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "(easily removed in one piece from an end of the binding).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The rest of the sheet will need trimming to appear neat, but the result is that there are no small loose pieces to appear messy or linger among the pages/binding of the spiral.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2275/Thew", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I just cut the pages off of the spiral binding with scissors, maybe 10 pages at a time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The scissor-cut edge of the page may be a little jagged, but for me it never matters.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A similar approach would be to use a utility knife, and just cut through a lot of pages at once.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You'll need to draw the utility knife's razor blade along the same cut several times to make it through all the pages.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4198/BrettFromLA", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Many spiral notebooks (like the one I use every day) have Perforations all down the side along the spine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "However that would still leave you with a 1cm(ish) line of paper remaining down the spiral.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "However if you do not want that or your notepad doesn't have the Perforations, you can use a small blade and run it across the holes where the spiral goes through.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "That would allow you to remove almost all of the page in one go, and then simply pull the paper which is inside the spiral out.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "That shouldn't make much mess at all since if you cut down every hole, the entire side in the spiral should pull out in one go.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17776/James Tordoff", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Use a letter opener such as this to cut down the length of the page at the perforation.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/6616/UnhandledExcepSean", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "Is there an easier way to remove pages from a spiral notebook, without all the mess?", "title": "Removing pages from a spiral notebook", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<office-supplies>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14117", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/9621/Insane" }

[ [ "The easiest way to remove pages from a spiral notebook without a mess is to run a blade, such as knife, pair of scissors or letter-opener, along the spiral binding.", "Use a knife or scissors to cut along the binding (individual sheets or up to 10 at a time) and then remove the strip inside the binding." ] ]

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[ [ "Cut through the paper with a knife or scissors along the binding and then remove the strip inside the binding." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "If it's tobacco smoke from long-term use, it's not easy to eliminate.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The stench adheres to every surface, particularly painted walls and carpeted floor.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You might need to try all of these: Change furnace filters, and, if possible, clean the furnace ducts (if forced-hot-air heating is used).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Wash all walls, ceilings, counter-tops and hard (wood, vinyl, tile) flooring with detergent that is safe for the wall and floor surfaces .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Wash carpeting with a commercial carpet cleaner (often called \"steam\" cleaners, though no steam is actually generated).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "These can be rented from hardware stores, tool rentals and even some supermarkets.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If the house was furnished, clean furniture with a mild cleaner such as Murphy's Oil Soap .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If the smell persists, you may need to repaint and/or recarpet.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You might check with an attorney (solicitor) for legal advice...", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "part or all of the cost might be borne by the seller or agent.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2012/DrMoishe Pippik", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Few things worked...", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hope it would work for you as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I am a non-smoker, but I still couldn't catch it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I suppose the owner has sprayed some room freshener when I visited them...", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I moved into a room that was used by a smoker...", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I didn't feel the smoke when I initially did the inspection..", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "but as I started to stay - I felt the smoke..", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I think you have a similar issue.. on speaking to my mother and sister", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "they suggest me following tips.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep all your door and windows open, so that air can flow through..", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "this will reduce the smoke smell.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When door and windows are closed - like night time - Get vinegar in a big bowl and keep in the middle of the room - whole night, as the smell of vinegar will remove the smoke.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Rub parts of the mirror / closet - and the other parts with baking soda solution ( baking soda dissolved in water).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Spray the solution on carpet and tiles and wooden parts- and floors where you feel - the smoke might have settled-", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "this will remove the smoke.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Get some diffuser and essential oils - Eucalyptus in your room and use it in your house..", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "this will remove the smell and may keep you calm.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hope this helps.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17839/Hussain Patel", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You should try an air purifier, particularly one with an ionizer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I've found that this typically helps a lot.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "As previously suggested, charcoal works great at trapping smells and absorbing smoke.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "You can buy charcoal filters and attach or tape them to a fan or to your A/C vent.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "This will help reduce the smell and trap the smoke into the filter.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/28089/notyourguru", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You could try placing a few bowls of regular, white vinegar around.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Although this is typically used to get rid of paint smell, it may work on smoke as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some other things you may try are crushed charcoal, strong air fresheners, or baking soda.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Baking soda is often used to absorb refrigerator smells and hence may be a bit more versatile.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Charcoal may be a pretty good avenue to try as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because it absorbs and traps smells (it does the same with poisons, when someone is given charcoal as an antidote).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, burning a strongly scented candle will likely help, at least for a time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "These two websites are where I got most of my information.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Remove paint smell - VisiHow and Get rid of tobacco smell - WikiHow .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/96/L.B.", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Tobacco smoke smell adheres to everything in a home and", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "if there is no clear source of the smell then more widespread measures need to be taken.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Baking soda, dried coffee grounds, charcoal are often considered a useful odor absorbent.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can leave bowls of the different materials around a home where the smell is strongest for a few days to absorb odors over time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/27981/Jim Bree", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I bought a house 3 weeks ago, and after moving in, I found there's smoke smell in the house, like tobaccos, especially in the bathroom, although I didn't notice that during the home inspection or the final walk through. I cleaned the vent, the wall, everything I can think of, but the smoke smell still persists. I even called the fire department, but they couldn't find out the source either. Could someone give me some suggestions on what I should do now?", "title": "Smoke smell in my house", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<home><smell><smoking>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14211", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/17925/chaohuang" }

[ [ "There are a number of ways that you may be able to get ride of the smell of smoke. Probably the most important one is to wash all walls, ceilings and counter tops and clean all carpets using a commercial carpet cleaner. Other potential solutions include placing a bowl of vinegar or some charcoal in the room to absorb and trap smells. Finally, you may want to consider getting an air purifier.", "The options include changing furnace filters, and, if possible, clean the furnace ducts (if forced-hot-air heating is used), wash all walls, ceilings, counter-tops and hard (wood, vinyl, tile) flooring with detergent that is safe for the wall and floor surfaces, wash carpeting with a commercial carpet cleaner (often called \"steam\" cleaners, though no steam is actually generated) and clean any furniture with a mild cleaner. If still smelling, repaint or recarpet. You can also leave out a bowl of vinegar and rub fittings with baking soda and water and a cloth. An air purifier with a charcoal filter may help. Check and see if the seller or estate agent has an obligation to pay for the cleaning." ] ]

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[ [ "Change furnace filters, and, if possible, clean the furnace ducts (if forced-hot-air heating is used), wash all walls, ceilings, counter-tops and hard (wood, vinyl, tile) flooring with detergent that is safe for the wall and floor surfaces, wash carpeting with a commercial carpet cleaner (often called \"steam\" cleaners, though no steam is actually generated) and clean any furniture with a mild cleaner. If still smelling, repaint or recarpet. Check and see if the seller or estate agent has an obligation to pay for the cleaning.", "Place a large bowl of vinegar in the middle of the room overnight and wipe fittings like mirrors with baking soda dissolved in water. Use a diffuser with essential oils.", "Use an air purifier with a charcoal filter." ] ]

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"label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "If it's very hot try Birkenstocks.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Most importantly your shoes have to fit properly, so they are comfortable all day.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It's worth spending a bit more for this.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "If you are standing rather than walking make the laces a bit looser.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "You can pull them tighter again to go home.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2569/RedSonja", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I used to work as a valet.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Wear shoes that support your feet.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Flat soles are terrible for comfort.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "You can put an insert into almost any shoe to make it relatively comfortable.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Additionally, lean against a wall or desk if possible.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "When standing up straight, the muscles in your feet and legs are constantly making tiny corrections to keep you upright.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have something to lean on, most of those tiny corrections don't need to be done.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "The following link also gives the suggestion of switching shoes in the middle of the day, so that the pressure gets shifted to different regions of your feet. 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{ "question": "What are some good methods or techniques to prevent a person's feet from getting sore when standing all day long, such as using a stand up desk at work, or people who have to stand in restaurants or shops all day for their jobs?", "title": "How to prevent feet from getting sore after standing all day long", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<shoes><work>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14359", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/18239/zeeple" }

[ [ "There are a number of methods that might be effective in avoiding sore feet when standing all day long. Stretching your legs and changing posture as much as possible may well help, as will leaning against a wall or desk if possible. Additionally, wearing shoes that support your feet or running shoes with thick sport socks may also alleviate this discomfort.", "The options include stretching your legs from time to time or point your toes down and pull your toes up several times a day, changing posture as much as possible and sleep with feet up on a pillow, wearing thick-soled flat shoes like running shoes and thick socks, and if very hot then sandles, wearing supporting shoes with insoles if needed and making sure your footwear fits well." ] ]

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[ [ "Stretch your legs from time to time or point your toes down and pull your toes up several times a day.", "Change posture as much as possible and sleep with feet up on a pillow.", "Wear thick-soled flat shoes like running shoes and thick socks, and if very hot then sandles. Make sure your footwear fits well.", "Wear shoes that support your feet, with inserts if necessary, and change shoes in the middle of the day to shift the pressure." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Just keep sweeping the remaining line into the dustpan.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It'll shrink more and more each time you sweep it, until in the end there's nothing left of it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It also helps to change the angle of sweeping each time; that way, what was a long line becomes a shorter line relative to the new angle of direction.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/11190/Rand al'Thor", "score": 110 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Just blow it back around the floor and pretend it never happened.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If a rug is available, traditionally you would sweep it under the rug.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Explanation: if it's not enough dust to sweep up it's not enough to care about.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't have any citations for this.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's a technique I came up with myself", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and I haven't documented it anywhere else.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Maybe someone else has covered it, I can update if needed.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/11219/djechlin", "score": 86 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This is a widely known lifehack.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Use masking tape - just tape the front of the dustpan to the floor.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It should cover the gap between the floor and your dustpan.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "(Image taken from this Reddit thread .)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2891/user31389", "score": 53 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I use a hand held vac on the small particles of dust that won't sweep up.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "My mother always dampened a paper towel and wiped up the dust that way.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Either is logical and works perfectly.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/18461/tammy sons", "score": 29 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "move the dustpan backwards when sweeping the last few bits into it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "I've done this for years and it helps greatly.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "2-3 of those usually gets it all.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/10324/Sirex", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Modern dustpans have evolved a compliant rubber lip that already assists with this task.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Using a feathered bristle brush with light downward pressure also moves the dust sideways over the lip instead of down and under the lip.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "The bristle type I mean is illustrated in this car washing brush but common these days on those sold with dustpans as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2161/KalleMP", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As a computer guy, I realized that the remaining dust is an exponential problem.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This realization would have been bad for a mathematician: It means that true cleanliness can only ever be approached, never reached.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Alas, I am an engineer, and for me exponential decay is very good news.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It means that I can get the amount down a lot with just a little persistence; and where a mathematician only has an infinite featureless floor, I have djechlin's carpet which will take care of the rounding errors.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The underlying observation was that even versus the end of the \"shoveling-into-the-dust-pan-process\", each sweep does move a certain fraction of the dust into the dust pan, which is of course the reason for exponential reduction.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As an engineer I'm bound to link practice and math.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "On the practical side, the removed fraction can be increased by: Moving the dust pan an inch or two backward each time to expose any dust that got under the lip before, and to give the dust space to \"jump up\" a bit into the pan; tilting the pan forward a little so that the rubber lip is nestled better against the floor, leaving a smaller gap for dust to go into; 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12 sweeps reduce it exponentially to 0.8^12 = 0.06, or 6%.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That is often good enough to move on to djechlin's strategy ;-).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/10532/Peter - Reinstate Monica", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Sand the edge of the dustpan down to a knife's edge.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] }, { "text": "Reason the the bigger stuff gets swept up and the fine dust doesn't, is the edge of the dustpan is dull and rounded.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] }, { "text": "You need to sand it down to a point so that it meets the floor like >← and not like )", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] }, { "text": "← As an added bonus, if you're ever attacked by burglars or isis or whatever while you're sweeping the floor, you can take out their carotid artery with your sharpened dustpan.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] }, { "text": "As an added added bonus (bonus x2), you'll be able to sweep up the entirety of your attacker's mess without leaving behind those annoying last few lines.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4103/coburne", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A sheet of paper can serve as a makeshift dustpan.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 7 ] ] }, { "text": "Hold it in the middle on one of the long sides, giving it a slight crease with your thumb.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 7 ] ] }, { "text": "When applied with gentle pressure, and at a rather steep angle, the leading edge should hold true to the floor.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 7 ] ] }, { "text": "No other technique using a broom can get more dust into the 'pan' and less into the air.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 7 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2866/Mazura", "score": 3 } } ]

{ "question": "While cleaning up my room with a broomstick, I use the dustpan to collect dust and garbage, but those last lines of dust don't go into the dustpan. That's why I have to leave it there. How do I get the last lines of dust into the dustpan?", "title": "How do I get the last lines of dust into the dustpan?", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<cleaning><dust>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14477", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/10300/A J" }

[ [ "To get the last remaining lines of dust in the dustpan, you could simply keep sweeping until there's nothing left. It may also help to change the angle of sweeping each time. You could also consider taping the front of the dustpan to the floor. Alternatively, you could use a handheld vac or a damp paper towel to collect up the last remaining particles.", "The options are to keep sweeping until the line disappears, blow the dust away around the floor (it's too little to care about), tape the dustpan to the floor to form a seal then brush it in, remove the dust with a vacuum or a wet towel, move backwards as you sweep, get a dustpan with a rubber lip, sharpen the dustpan lip using sandpaper or sweep the last of the dust onto a sheet of paper." ] ]

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[ [ "Keep sweeping and the line will gradually disappear.", "Blow it back around the floor - it is too little to care about.", "Tape the front of the dustpan to the floor to make a seal.", "Remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner or a damp paper towel.", "Move the dustpan backwards as you sweep and it will all go in.", "Get a dustpan with a rubber lip which forms a better seal.", "Sand down the edge of the dustpan so it meets the floor with no obstruction to the dust.", "Sweep the last of the dust onto a sheet of paper." ] ]

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{ "question": "If I ever have a drink and there is a bit of moisture on the bottom of the cup, then it sticks to the placemat, often without me knowing. Then when I lift the cup up to take a drink, the placemat lifts up as well. Sometimes I notice, and it's just annoying, other times it will fall on the floor or in my food. How can I prevent this?", "title": "How to stop cups sticking to placemats", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<food>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/14800", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/18753/Beastly Gerbil" }

[ [ "There are number of ways to avoid this problem, one of which is to pick up the cup in such a way that you can use your pinkie to push the placemat away from the cup. You could also pick up the cup by tilting it slightly first or use a heavier placement. To avoid the situation developing in the first place, you could sprinkle a little salt on the placemat first, place the cup so that a very small part of the rim is off the placement, or dab the bottom of your cup before you leave the kitchen.", "The options are to pick up the cup from the bottom and push the mat away with your little finger, tilt the cup slightly as you pick it up, sprinkle some salt on the mat before using it, Wipe the bottom of the cup before leaving the kitchen, use a heavier mat or leave a bit of the rim of the cup off the mat." ] ]

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[ [ "Pick the cup up from the bottom and push the coaster away with your little finger.", "Tilt the cup slightly as you pick it up.", "Sprinkle a little salt on the coaster before use.", "Wipe the bottom of the cup before leaving the kitchen so that the stickiness never forms.", "Use a heavier coaster.", "Place the cup so that a small part of the rim is off the mat." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I find that forcing yourself to yawn clears the effect.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A yawn stretches the muscles around the Eustachian tubes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "So, if the tubes are a bit blocked, they will open and your ear pressure will equalize.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "As soon as you start to feel the effect in your ears, yawn.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I've used this trick for years now.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It is very simple and far more effective than swallowing or sucking mints.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/6973/Chenmunka", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is also a simple trick that helps.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Inhale deep breathe", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and then close your nose from exhaling air outside with your index finger and thumb and also close your mouth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then force out the air from your mouth and nose.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As there is no space for air to go outside, then will build a pressure near your ears.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This will reverse the effect caused due to air travels.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/19758/Name is Nilay", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I fly 100,000+ miles each year.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "My ears used to be a huge problem.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now I don't have issues as often, but when I do...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "here is what I try (in order): 1)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Gum (rarely works); drink hot water (as hot as I can without burning my mouth) 2) Force myself to yawn 3) Swallowing with my mouth open.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The key is that the jaw is in the open position.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "4) Look \"away\" from the clogged ear (look left if it's the right ear, vice versa), and massage the area behind my ear as I yawn.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "5) Hold my nose, and swallow.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "6)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Benzedrex -- nasal inhaler.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "USE SPARINGLY -- read all directions.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Afrin if I can't find Benzedrex. 7) Hold my nose, close my mouth and \"exhale\" (Valsalva -- doesn't usually work for me either)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I will also sometimes take Advil and Sudafed before and during a flight if I am really concerned.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I tried Earplanes, but they actually made me vomit on ascent...", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, while a great idea, they are not for everyone!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have a friend who uses noise-cancelling over-ear headphones.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "She says they help \"just enough\" to slow the pressure differential.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Lastly, if you are really sensitive, you may need to be careful with what airplanes you fly.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Personally, I'm more prone to ear problems on Airbus planes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The really long or short flights (7+ hours or less than 1 hour) rarely give me problems.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Good luck!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/21503/neli", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I'm someone who suffers these effects severely.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Unaided, the landing process is extremely painful.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "A friend who has a similar experience when flying recommended a product named Earplanes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "They're earplugs that you put in before takeoff and remove after the cabin door is opened after landing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "They absorb the pressure change avoiding any discomfort.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "My personal solution is to solve the problem that makes me intolerant of the pressure changes: sinus congestion.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "For a 2-3 days before my flight, I take Sudafed (decongestant) per the directions up until my flight.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Then, during the flight, I use a decongestant nasal spray (like Afrin) 30 minutes before the flight begins it's descent.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "This has consistently avoided pain for me and prevented the \"plugged\" sensation from persisting beyond the flight.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2275/Thew", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I thing that I always do", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it carry little cotton with me and I plug that into my ears (especially when the plane takes off).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If I don't have cotton, another thing that helps me is listening to music via earphones.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can use a chewing gum, though I have never tried that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/19181/V_Singh", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Take a bag of sweets and suck on one during takeoff.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "My mom told me and my brothers to do this as kids and it always worked.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/23756/Zanderfist", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "One common problem which many of us must have faced in a plane is the sudden closure of sorts of the ear, especially while taking off. How can one avoid that sometimes unbearable feeling? I have read that munching on something or plugging in earphones can possibly prevent the sensation. But what if I didn't bring food or earphones, and don't want to buy them?", "title": "Ear problems on aeroplane", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<personal-care><travel>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15230", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/19702/Saksham" }

[ [ "There are a numbber of ways to combat this discomfort, but a popular one is to force yourself to yawn. Other methods include sucking on sweets, chewing gum or drinking hot water. There are also earplugs available which are intended to absorb the pressure change and reduce this discomfort. Decongestant nasal sprays may also be useful.", "The options are to force yawning, try gum, drink hot water, swallow with mouth open, hold your nose and swallow, use Benzedrex (sparingly) or Afrin, hold nose and close mouth and then exhale, use noise-cancelling headphones, try Earplanes, consider flying in specific types of plane or suck on a sweet. " ] ]

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[ [ "Force yourself to yawn, ", "Try gum, drink hot water, force a yawn, swallow with mouth open, hold your nose and swallow, use Benzedrex (sparingly) or Afrin, hold nose and close mouth and then exhale, use noise-cancelling headphones or consider flying in specific types of plane.", "Try Earplanes, take Sudafed anti-congestant for 2-3 days before flying and then a decongestant spray 30 minutes before landing.", "Suck on a sweet during takeoff." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "If he carries a smart phone or tablet, that makes a fine place to install the Micro SD when it's not being used to transfer data to or from the school.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "He's a good bit less likely to lose such a device than something smaller than a postage stamp, and he can actually use (some of) the information on the Micro SD while he's carrying it (say, on a school bus).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/9830/Zeiss Ikon", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Use a case which is big enough not to get lost.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can get small cases which are pretty much waterproof and you can often put a keyring through the case, so you can attach it to the lanyard.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I googled SD card case, and found a lot of pictures, (but all on commercial sites.)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/19058/Willeke", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Not a lifehack as such, but they do sell cases for sd cards which attach to your key ring or lanyards.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "This will both protect the sd card, and if keys are attached make it easier to keep track of.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Edit:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "We're not supposed to advertise specific cases, but here is a Google search returning multiple cases: micro sd keychain case", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4490/holroy", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A case for the sd card could solve the problem (as Willeke suggested), but would require keeping track of it while using the sd card and putting the card back in each time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Keeping", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it permanently plugged into the computer", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "could work (as Zeiss Ikon suggested), but would require the laptop to have the proper port, and may fall out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now for my solution, use a device like this (not necessary the same brand): A small rubber band tightly wrapped around could help hold the card.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It is not very clear from the image, but it has a loop in the end to which a string can be attached.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The device is called a \"USB 2.0 SD/MMC Memory Card Reader\", and the web page", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I found it on is http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-usb-2-0-sd-mmc-memory-card-reader-black/3602009.p?skuId=3602009", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/9624/k-l", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you have any contact lens case you can use that or I used to carry my sd card into an empty vapor-rub case as shown below.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/20463/Amit Bisht", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "My son will be required to carry a micro SD card back and forth to ninth grade next year. What can we put it in so it doesn't get lost or damaged? (Extra challenge: He has ADHD.) For a flash drive, we bought one with a little hole on one end. We put a simple, sturdy key ring through the hole, and attached it to a lanyard. That worked well.", "title": "How to carry *one* SD card in a crowded knapsack without losing it?", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<organization>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15583", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/5433/aparente001" }

[ [ "The best way to avoid losing an SD card in a crowded knapsack is probably to keep it inside something else which is bigger, such as a smart phone or tablet. Alternatively, you could buy a waterproof case with a keyring attached.", "The options are to install the Micro SD in a smart phone or tablet or to use a case that is big enough not to get lost, for example a contact lens case." ] ]

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[ [ "Install the SD in a smart phone or tablet.", "Use a case that is big enough not to get lost - there are plenty on the market.", "Use a case for the sd card and wrap a rubber band around it to help hold the card.", "Use a contact lens case." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Your question is \"how to secure a monitor to a desk\", but I believe the actual question should be \"How do I prevent my monitor from falling off the desk\".", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "One solution would be to attach it to the desk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "But another solution is to prevent the desk from being kicked.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You may be able to accomplish this by placing things on the floor around the legs, such as a potted plant on the floor.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You could also place the table against a wall, and put the back of a couch against one side.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "(No one will walk through the couch!)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Another option is to get a more solid, heavy table that would move very little if accidentally kicked.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You could even reinforce your existing table to add weight to it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A final option is to place the table against a wall, and mount the monitor to that wall.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It could be just a centimeter above the tabletop", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so it is still at an ergonomic height for viewing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4198/BrettFromLA", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There are 2 epoxy putty brackets, handshaped.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I put plastic wrap on monitor stand during shaping so putty would not leave residue.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Epoxy hardens in minutes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then plastic wrap can be removed.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "C-clamped for easy moving, but could be screwed down.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3TkWmF8fga3NjhwbnhiaWpDSms", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1818/klausnrooster", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Best easy and cheap solution is to find flat type thick ribbon/rope and nail to desk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "We have ships and as you guessed we have trouble with waves.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Our Crew on board found a solution for fixing notebooks,computers even monitors to desks.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It is also easy to remove if you want ; and you can find them from anywhere.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Also we used a professional solution for our general manager maybe you may be interested for that solution too here is the product we used : I hope it helps", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/19012/melic", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You could use a Spring Clamp on the back of the stand to hold it to the desk:", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "These are ridiculously cheap to buy and they are useful in all sorts of ways.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "If this won't work for some reason, you could basically adhere the stand to the desk by pressing a huge amount of blu-tack into the base and pressing it hard to the desk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1965/Lefty", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There are some semi-sticky gel pads, if you put them on a table, they stick to the table surface, can be easily removed without a trace by gently pulling for a couple of seconds, but if you try yanking it off quickly, that is really hard.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "I saw such things in Japan used for that very purpose (preventing monitors etc.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "falling off desks during earthquakes): just put 3~4 of them between the monitor base and the desk surface.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Don't know how they are called in English (or in any other language, for that matter), just google for something like \"earthquake gel pads/shock proof pads\".", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/21176/Headcrab", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I want to prevent a computer monitor from falling, if the desk's legs are kicked or anything similar. The desk is relatively light. I thought of simply drilling a hole through the base of the monitor and the desk and securing it that way. But besides being unsightly, I'm not sure that monitor bases are built for that kind of stress (if the desk is kicked).", "title": "Secure monitor to desk (from falling)", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<technology>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15716", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/20728/ispiro" }

[ [ "There are many different ways to prevent a monitor from falling from a desk. Epoxy putty brackets can be used to hold the monitor in place, as could rope or ribbon. Spring clamps and sticky gel pads could also do the trick.", "The options are to prevent the desk from being kicked by placing things around it on the floor such as potted plants, place the desk against a wall, use epoxy putty brackets to hold it in place, nail some rope to the desk and tie it with that, use gel pads, use a spring clamp or use lots of blu-tack." ] ]

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[ [ "Prevent the desk from being kicked by placing things around it on the floor such as potted plants, or place it against a wall and with a sofa on one side (or mount the monitor on the wall) or reinforce the table to add weight to it.", "Use epoxy putty brackets to hold it in place.", "Nail some rope to a desk and use it to secure the monitor in place.", "Use a spring clamp on the back of the stand or lots of blu-tack.", "Use the sort of semi-sticky gel pads used to prevent monitors falling over in earthquakes." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "They make small brushes for people with braces to get food out.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I have a small packet of these in my desk drawer because my phone ports have gotten pocket lint in them more than once.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The really expensive ones look like this, but you can get a much cheaper version from your local big box store.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1419/Sidney", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You should be able to get the leaf fragment out with a straight pin, sewing needle, or similar tool.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Power down whatever device this is in before digging in there, just to avoid the possibility of a short circuit damaging something.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/9830/Zeiss Ikon", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "How about a vacuum cleaner?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "If it still won't come out, wait until it is thoroughly dried, stick a toothpick inside to carefully crush, then vacuum out the crumbled leaf.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/9956/cburf", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "An air duster would probably work.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "As has been previously mentioned, there is no connection to the inside of the phone so no danger of blowing debris into the electronics.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "The very narrow jet of air when used with the tube will normally disturb this sort of thing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Here in the UK, I normally buy them from a well-known chain of £1 shops - but they should be available at a higher price almost anywhere.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1965/Lefty", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The other answers may work but I'm not sure how safe they are.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Cleaning out my phone's charge port", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "I learned of a safer cleaning device which worked great: a shaved down match stick.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Get a match stick made of wood (not the flimsy cardboard-tab match sticks, but the small wood stick match stick) and gently whittle its wooden end down on one side so it fits in the port.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "This provides a not-so-pointy, somewhat-soft, solid object which you can use to scrape out dust and debris.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/11584/cr0", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "While it's gross, this is lifehacks so whatever: the easy way to get debris out of any small jack/port is to suck it out.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4544/R.. 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{ "question": "Was a bit careless and didn't notice there was a small bit of a leaf in my headphone jack until I was putting it in. Now it's squished and presumably stuck in there. Does anyone know a safe way to get it out?", "title": "How to get a squished leaf out of a headphone jack?", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<phone>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15774", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/20884/Owl" }

[ [ "There are a variety of different ways to remove foreign objects from a headphone jack. Most of them involve removing the dirt using a small object such as a small brush (such as those design for people with braces), a needle or a matchstick. Sticking a piece of rolled-up adhesive may also be effective. You could also try a vacuum cleaner or an air duster. A less pleasant but still potentially useful method would be to simply suck it out.", "The options are to use inter-dental brushes, a pin or needle (after switching the phone off first), suck it out, use an air duster, a sharpened matchstick, a vacuum cleaner, a can of compressed air, a length of thin wire with a tiny hook at the end or some sticky tape rolled up into a narrow cone and inserted into the socket." ] ]

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[ [ "Use inter-dental brushes to remove it.", "Use a pin, needle or something similar and switch off first.", "Suck it out with a vacuum cleaner.", "Use an air duster.", "Use a matchstick with the tip shaved down to a point.", "Suck it out.", "Use a length of thin wire with a tiny hook at the end. Push in and rotate to grab the bits.", "By a can of compressed air and blow it out.", "Switch the phone off then use a sewing needle/toothpick/bent paperclip to pick out the leaf from the front of the jack plug and then clean out with ethanol.", "Role some sticky tape into a tiny cone and insert into the socket and twist gently so that the adhesive picks up the bits." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I also came across this problem some time back.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The reason why it happens is that the upper part of the loaf is kept usually fluffy in most of the breads hence causing it to crumble when cut.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The lower side of the bread loaf on the other hand is softer and firmer than it's top.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "THE HACK", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ": Keep the loaf upside down and then cut it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You can moisten your knife a bit or apply butter for best results.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "See this Illustration: It works!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/21925/Swasti Gupta", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You can place a cooling rack, or an oven rack, across your kitchen sink.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The loaf goes on top of that while you're cutting slices.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "All the crumbs wind up in the sink, which makes them easy to rinse down the drain.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just be sure to hold onto each slice of bread when it's about to be separated from the loaf so it doesn't fall through the rack!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could also place the rack across a clean kitchen trash container, so the crumbs fall straight into the trash bag.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "(BTW, I saw lumber in my sink too, to catch the sawdust.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I live in an apartment that doesn't have outdoor areas conducive to woodworking.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "When sawing lumber, I first add a wet paper towel in the bottom of the sink to catch most of the sawdust.)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4198/BrettFromLA", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Having the best bread knife (or as it is sometimes called, bread saw) helps.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "You also have the use it right, making a sawing motion, not pushing it much (or at all.)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It does not need to be an expensive knife, it has to have the right make, with saw like teeth (if flat, not at an angle as saws have.)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "In kitchen stores (and some cheaper shops)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you can find two part bread boards, one a dish to catch the crumbs, the other on top open slats of wood, allowing the crumbs to fall through.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When you keep the bottom part clean, you can catch and use the crumbs if you want.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In cooking many people use bread crumbs.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I did an internet image search on -cutting board bread, two parts- and found this one among many others.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Only commercial links, as far as I could see, so no photos here.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/19058/Willeke", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "One way I found is to wet the knife before starting to cut.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "When the knife is wet, there are less crumbs.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Still not ideal, but better than nothing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1399/Shadow Wizard is Ear For You", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I do that inside a big transparent plastic bag.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Yes, the bread, the cutting board, the knife, both of your hands - put them all deep inside the bag, then cut the bread.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/21176/Headcrab", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "When I go to the bakery and buy crumb prone bread, I ask them to slice it for me --- problem avoided!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Packed in a plastic bag it remains fresh.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/6982/Alan", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "When cutting a crispy bread, I usually end up with such a mess: (baguette in this example) Crumbs all over the place. How can I avoid those crumbs and have a clean cut of the bread?", "title": "How to avoid crumbs when cutting a crispy bread?", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<food>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/15965", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1399/Shadow Wizard is Ear For You" }

[ [ "There are a number of ways to avoid this problem but having a good quality knife will definitely help. You could also consider wetting the knife first. You might want to consider cutting the loaf upside down or could even consider cutting the bread over your sink to catch the crumbs. Alternatively, you cout cut the loaf inside a transparent plastic bag or simply ask the bakery to slice it for you when you buy.", "The options are to cut the loaf upside down and smear butter over the knife or wet it first, cut it on an oven rack placed over your sink, make sure you have the right kind of bread knife, cut it inside a plastic bag or get the baker to cut it for you." ] ]

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[ [ "Cut the loaf upside down and smear some butter over the knife or wet it first.", "Place an oven rack or similar across the sink and put the loaf on the roack to cut.", "Make sure you have the right kind of bread knife.", "Wet the knife before cutting.", "Cut the bread with the breadboard, bread, knife and both your hands in a plastic bag.", "Ask the baker to cut it for you." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Personally, I have never had haggis , but pairing it with wine is not all that uncommon.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Some even pair it with beer as can be seen here , but I would go with a sweet fruity red wine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Pairing wine with haggis is very common on the web.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Here is a sample of how people wine with haggis: A dram of whisky works better after the meal, as its sheer strength means it doesn’t go with the food, so which wine to open first?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Red, of course, and something with enough richness to take on haggis, which is sheep’s (occasionally pig’s)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "“pluck” – the heart, liver and lights (lungs) – mixed with oatmeal, spices and seasoning.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you’re still with me (Susy Atkins) and up for it, a bold European red with a little savouriness and black pepper is by far the best.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Spanish tempranillo, aged in oak casks, and tasting of ripe red berries, wood spice and vanilla, is my favourite match.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "-", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Why I'll be drinking red wine - not whisky -", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "with my haggis Here is another:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Haggis is quite a funky-tasting meat - a bit like a savoury, spicy sausage -", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so I think red wine is a better match than white.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I’ve found big jammy reds such as Australian shiraz work", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "well", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(there is appropriately enough one called Bobbie Burns shiraz (available for about £15-£16 from independents including Alexander Hadleigh and Old Butcher's Wine Cellar .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Northern Rhône syrah and grenache/syrah/mourvèdre (GSM) blends from the southern Rhône, the Languedoc and Australia are also good matches, especially if they have a year or two’s bottle age.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "-", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The best wines to pair with haggis", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And finally: Wine pairing with haggis – grape growing and winemaking techniques Grapes grown in hotter climates often have riper fruit which add to flavour intensity and texture of the wine; but also the sugar levels in the grapes are generally much higher adding further mouthfeel, so a sign is to look for wines that have perhaps 13.5% or above alcohol by volume.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Oak fermentation and/or", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "oak ageing adds flavour and texture too, so clues are sometimes on the label; be aware ‘oaked’ is not generally a style that adds texture, look for the word ‘aged’ to ensure it has seen the inside of an oak cask.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This week on our WSET Level 2 Wine Course we had an outstanding Puligny-Montrachet and also a equally impressive Chateauneuf-du-Pape, both would have successfully met the haggis-pairing challenge.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Burns Night – wine pairing with haggis All said and done: Enjoy!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/5064/Ken Graham", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I think haggis calls for a whisky barrel-aged porter, an Irish stout, or a peated malt ale, preferably in vast quantities so that you: don't know what you're eating, don't eat because you're too drunk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/6391/Giorgio", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I don't know much about wine, but you can't go wrong with a beer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Wee Heavy :", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This style of beer is Scottish through and through.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's malty and slightly sweet, with a high alcohol content that will keep things more fun.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Schwarzbier :", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The Germans have been drinking beer with their sausage for centuries.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Any German beer should do, but Schwarzbier balances flavour with easy-drinking quality.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/5328/SPavel", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I have tried this with a nice Reposado, and it works well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "But you are much better off with a nice whisky.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Or any other drink - it doesn't really matter.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have a nice haggis the drink is irrelevant.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(disclaimer - I am Scottish)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/187/Rory Alsop", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As a fan of haggis and single-malt Scotch, and host of many a Rabbie Burns night, I'd say you have several good alternatives.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most of the Burns nights I've attended offered malty, full-bodied beers along with the haggis.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Scottish ales, porters, wee heavies, and oatmeal stouts are some of the favorites.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "If there are wines, I'd recommend hearty reds, like a good Zinfandel.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep in mind that not all haggis is created equal.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just as no two Texans have the same family recipe for chili, no two Scots will make haggis the same.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I've had haggis all over Scotland and quite a few places in the U.S., and each one is different.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you're getting it from a butcher that regularly makes haggis, ask for a taste in advance so you can ponder what to pair with it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "NOTE:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Haggis in a can is an abomination.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Don't do it!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Get fresh-made haggis from a proper butcher shop.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/7787/Gary R.", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Having had (and enjoyed)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Haggis", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "many times, and I think it being closer to a red meat than a white meat, I'd say you'd want to pair it with alcohol that is typically served with red meat.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Full bodied, medium to dry red wines, or darker bitter ales.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'm not usually one to go 'by the book' with my pairings, but knowing what I know about the flavour and texture of haggis", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I think red wine or dark beer would be the way to go.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/938/Canadian Coder", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "On Burns Night it is traditional to have a 'wee dram' to drink with your Haggis . I am serving Haggis to some Scottish friends, and as it is not Burns Night I feel that I can forgo the traditions of whiskey with Haggis and serve another spirit/wine. What would be a good alcohol pairing for Haggis?", "title": "What can be substituted for whiskey with Haggis?", "forum": "beer.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<pairing><whiskey><tradition>", "link": "beer.stackexchange.com/questions/6666", "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/6366/dougal 5.0.0" }

[ [ "Most people consider red wine as the better pairing with haggis. Recommendations include Spanish Tempranillo, Shiraz, Zinfandel and wines from hot climates in general. Other people want to stick with whiskey while still others recommned a pairing with beer.", "Red wine and beers are commonly recommended pairings to haggis as an alternative to whisky. Bold, rich and fruity red wines are particularly popular. Flavoursome and deeper ales and beers are a popular choice. A good tequila has even been suggested as an alternative to whisky." ] ]

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[ [ "Red wine is a recommended pairing to haggis as an alternative to whisky. Bold, rich and fruity reds with are commonly chosen, with examples including Spanish tempranillo and grenache/syrah/mourvèdre blends.", "Beer and fruity red wine are both recommended as a pairing with haggis.", "Full-bodied beers and ales are often recommended with haggis - particularly porters, malted beers or German beers such as Schwarzbier.", "Reposado tequila is another alternative to whisky." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "It depends on how sweet you are looking for.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you are looking for very sweet than dessert wines are the way to go, a Sauternes or Mustacel will be at least 12% if not higher.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If all you want is a fruitier wine then many German white wines like Rieslings or Gewürztraminers tend to be on the sweet side, sometimes too sweet for many palates.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Slightly less sweet whites are Sauvignon Blancs, Chenin blancs , soaves, the list goes on.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "All of these should be above 12% Reds are tough for people with sweet palates, there are red dessert wines out there, and there are sweeter reds", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but there's no variety I can think of that", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "is reliably sweeter.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Roses are often sweet, especially the cheaper ones like White Zinfandel , but those can be low quality.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A good Zinfandel red is a great wine, but not what I'd consider sweet.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/5528/GdD", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Most fortified wines such as port, Madeira, (sweet) sherry, Commandaria are both very sweet and are very high in alcohol.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Many are in the range of 20% ABV.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would strongly [pun intended] suggest seeing if she enjoys Port or Madeira.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "My personal favourite strong, sweet wine is Elysium Black muscat .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is so sweet that I commonly have it as dessert in restaurants.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/909/MD-Tech", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A little primer on alcohol and sugar in wine.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The lower the alcohol is usually associated with higher acid levels because the grapes are picked less ripe.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Champagne is a good example of this.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "To offset the biting acids, winemakers usually add sugar to compensate.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That's why so many low alcohol wines are sweet.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Can you find higher alcohol wines that are sweeter?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sure, dessert wines come to mind.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sauternes, Ice Wines, Tokay, Late Harvest wines are sweet with more alcohol.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "A lot of mainstream wine brands, like Sutter Home are purposely made sweeter.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Unfortunately, the cheaper the wine, usually the sweeter it is.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Like I always mention here, wine is an adventure that only you can travel.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You need to discover what you like (or your wife in this case).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But I think these are several recommendations that should set you on the path.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/6111/farmersteve", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Please consider the sweet and fortified wines of the Rhone with Muscat de Beaumes de Venise being the kind of wine that might give satisfaction allround.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I find that the great house of E. Guigal offers an excellent price/quality/ratio for this wine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/5816/Peter Point", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "My favourite wine varietal these days is Portguese Vinho Verde which is a super-sweet white wine.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Two major brands are Sogrape Gazela Vinho Verde at 9% ABV, sugar content 11g/L or Caves Alianca Vinicola De Sangalhos Vinho Verde which is actually 10% ABV, sugar content 14g/L", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/6725/Ammar Naseer", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Following my personal taste, I would advise these two \"meditation\" sweet wines: Malvasia delle", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Lipari passito DOC (Italy, up to 18%); Samos Muscat", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1, 1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Grece, around 15%); lighter instead (I'd say below 10%) and very different concept than the above two, Italian Fragolino .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/8580/MattAllegro", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "appasemiento and rippasso wines from Italy are sweeter due to production method of drying/partially drying the grapes before pressing allowing a richer flavour and keeping alcohol levels as high as regular wine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/8440/Seamusthedog", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "My wife loves drinking Moscato and Stella Rosa but they don't intoxicate her. I have to occasionally spike her drinks (obviously knowingly) with whiskey for her to feel a \"buzz.\" Are there any wines that are maybe not as sweet as the 2 mentioned but less dry that provider maybe like a 12 to 15% alcohol content?", "title": "Wine recommendation on the sweet side with 12 to 15% alcohol", "forum": "beer.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<wine><recommendations><red-wine>", "link": "beer.stackexchange.com/questions/6819", "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/6693/Andre Hopkins" }

[ [ "Many white wines from Germany are sweeter yet high in alcohol. Sauternes, Ice Wines, Tokay, Late Harvest wines are sweet with more alcohol. Appasemiento and rippasso wines from Italy are sweeter due to production method of drying/partially drying the grapes before pressing allowing a richer flavour and keeping alcohol levels as high as regular wine. Slightly less sweet whites are Sauvignon Blancs, Chenin blancs and soaves. Port and Madeira are other options.", "German white wines such as Reislings or Gewürztraminers are considered to be rather sweet, and Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Soave wines offer a slightly less sweet option. Fortified wines are another suggestion, with varieties including port, madeira and Muscat. Sauternes, ice wines and late harvest wines may also be suitable. Some wines for the mainstream market are purposefully made sweeter, such as Sutter Homes wines, for example. However, some wines, such as the appasemiento and rippasso wines from Italy keep alcohol levels high and intensify flavour by drying the grapes before pressing." ] ]

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[ [ "German white wines such as Reislings or Gewürztraminers are considered to be rather sweet, and Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Soave wines offer a slightly less sweet option.", "Fortified wines such as port, madeira and Muscat are popular suggestions, as well as sauternes, ice wines and late harvest wines.", "Mainstream brands such as Sutter Home may purposefully be made sweeter. However, some wines, such as the appasemiento and rippasso wines from Italy keep alcohol levels high and intensify flavour by drying the grapes before pressing." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "The answer to this question is going to differ from person to person, since gout sufferers react differently to both diet and alcohol.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For some individuals alcohol increases pain in gout sufferers, while in others it decreases their pain.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One has to know how to micro-manage their personal diets and alcohol consumption.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For those who want to micro-manage their gout diet, you should know that there is never a single best alcoholic beverage.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You know that your overall diet needs change at different times in your gout treatment plan.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This applies equally to alcohol.", "label": [ 0 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estimated that patients who consumed a 12-ounce serving of beer daily were 1.5 times more likely to have gout compared to those without alcohol consumption,” says Dr. Sloane.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Beer is especially bad for you if you tend to get gout symptoms because it is high in alcohol and brewer’s yeast, both of which may trigger gout pain.”", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "-", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Gout and Alcohol It seems that wine, whiskey or scotch may be a reasonable substitute for beer if drank in moderation or small amounts.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1, 2 ] ] }, { "text": "“In a study published in The Lancet medical journal this spring, researchers followed over 47,000 male medical professionals with no history of gout for up to 12 years.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "By the end of the study, close to 2 percent of the men had experienced attacks of gout.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Men who drank the most alcohol daily had twice the risk of developing the disorder as men who did not drink.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Beer drinkers increased their risk by 50% for every daily serving, while those who drank hard liquor increased their risk by 15% for each drink.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Men who drank wine did not appear to increase their risk for gout, although few men had more than two glasses of wine daily so these results are less conclusive.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "- Gout and Alcohol The Lancet Journal \"interprets\" their findings as such: Interpretation Alcohol intake is strongly associated with an increased risk of gout.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This risk varies substantially according to type of alcoholic beverage: beer confers a larger risk than spirits, whereas moderate wine drinking does not increase the risk.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1, 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Even though this study is in favor of drinking wine for gout sufferers, all alcohol consumption must be done in moderation and prudence as individuals react differently to alcohol and different types of alcohol.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/5064/Ken Graham", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've found cider to be good for me.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "I used to drink beer and it took two beer to set off an attack.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I can drink 6 or 7 Strongbow and no gout flare-ups", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/7963/Andy", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I have friends who has gout who still drinks beer, BUT you should be aware of your alcohol limit before you get the worst out of the scenario.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Wine should be the best way for you to get the booze out of the drink.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So watch out of the alcohol content before doing so, its no that I'm encouraging you to do so, but any limit due to your condition would not lead to NOT doing so.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Better yet consult your specialist if you still have the urge to engage in drinking beer/wine.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/7127/Rod Michael Perez", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In 1998, my VERY FIRST GOUT ATTACK came on after I decided to get into fine wines.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Others may differ, but I will only have a small serving of wine as a toast or with dinner a couple of times a year.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/7463/Greg Henderson", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I had 3 gout attacks last year.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I used to drink lots of beer which was the cause for my attacks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I tried everything after the 1st attacks to replace beers but everything including vodka, wine, whiskey were triggering my attacks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Great news is that I have been drinking dry apple cider regularly now and not facing any issues.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/7831/user7831", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Last I knew malt gave the most chance of gout.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Whisky is less.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Wine 0%.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "You can get gout from other ways as well (too rich diet).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/7060/user730736", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "I know alcoholic drinks are \"restricted items\" for a gout patient diet list. So just wanted to check if we have any specialist here :) Which drink is less impact ? Beer/Wine/Other Liquors ?", "title": "What is the best alcoholic drink for gout patients?", "forum": "beer.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<health>", "link": "beer.stackexchange.com/questions/6998", "author": "beer.stackexchange.com/users/7059/Gineesh" }

[ [ "People contend that wine, cider and whiskey have little or no effect on gout. Beer on the other hand is definitely to be avoided.", "In moderation, wine appears to be a popular choice of alcoholic beverage among sufferers of gout. Some gout patients have also noted that cider does not have an adverse effect on their symptoms. However, beer is considered to have an adverse effect on gout symptoms." ] ]

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[ [ "Beer is considered to have particularly bad effect on symptoms among gout patients.", "In moderation, wine appears to be a popular choice of alcoholic beverage among sufferers of gout.", "Some gout patients have also noted that cider does not have an adverse effect on their symptoms.", "Some people say that apple cider does not adversely affect their gout symptoms." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Do you have to follow a monastic lifestyle to attain enlightenment?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "At first approximation, the answer is: yes in Theravada, no in Mahayana.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Since probably as early as Milindapanha (~100 BCE) and most certainly by the time of Vissudhimagga (~430CE), the orthodox (~Theravada) position was, you must be a monk to attain Nirvana .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "But since you asked about Enlightenment , I should point out that Enlightenment is the goal of Mahayana, while in Theravada, the final goal is usually called Nirvana", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Nibbana in Pali), not Enlightenment (Bodhi in Pali).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In Mahayana, Enlightenment can be attained by a layperson.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "These are \"official\" positions (as much as we can talk about official positions in such a heterogeneous conglomerate of teachings as Buddhism).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Informally, in my own understanding, what some Mahayana schools call \"Enlightenment\" is what Theravada schools call mere \"stream-entry\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Other Mahayana schools however have this notion of multiple levels (bhumi), in which what Theravada calls \"stream-entry\" is level 1 of 10, with Final Enlightenment counted as 11th.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It kinda gets complicated from \"stream-entry\" onward, because the boundaries of \"self\" no longer apply, so it is difficult to talk about Enlightenment with no subject to tie it to.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Anyway, from practical perspective, the point is, it is extremely difficult to make any meaningful progress towards Enlightenment/Nirvana if most of your focus is on pursuing material ends (success, wealth, entertainment, helping your relatives achieve the same).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "In order to get pretty close to X while leading a semi-normal life, one's top priority must be spiritual practice, followed by family and everything else.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "This basically means, squeezing study of Buddhist philosophy here and there, making meditation part of your daily routine, and, most importantly, deliberately utilizing your family & work situations as shootingrange for Dharma practice.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/43/Andrei Volkov", "score": 13 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Enlightenment is entirely mental; it can be achieved", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "any where, at any time, and under any circumstance with the right emotional commitment.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A monastic lifestyle only has to be followed on the emotional level; you can have vast amounts of material wealth if it does not corrupt your mind by creating any forms of obsession over that wealth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/7541/anon", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "My understanding of Buddhism is that you can attain enlightenment provided you devote yourself to the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I have met enlightened people from time to time and not all of them were monastics.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "If you're new to Buddhism and the above concepts are unfamilar to you, there are some concise summaries of basic concepts at", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "What should everyone know about Buddhism .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The question is who will get enlightened, the body or the mind ?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The answer is obvious, the mind.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So when it is only the mind that gets enlightened all the external things are just auxiliary.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So the answer to your question is both yes and no. YES Actions directly affect the mind.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So by following a monastic life your actions will be limited to only those set of activities that help in controlling the mind and getting enlightened.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Enlightenment will be quicker and easier because you will have to involve less in material activities.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "NO", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because mind is what matters, if you can keep an ascetic attitude and mentality even when living a material life, you can certainly attain enlightenment.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "But it will be difficult to maintain a balanced mindset for a beginner this way because material actions will always be affecting his mind.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So if mind can not be controlled while living in samsara then a monastic life should be preferred, otherwise it's not mandatory.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For an enlightened person it doesn't matter whether he lives in a monastery or in samsara as his mind becomes equipoised.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But until that state of mind is achieved a monastic life should be preferred.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/82/jabahar", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "From Anapanasati Sutta: Mindfulness of in-&-out breathing, when developed & pursued, is of great fruit, of great benefit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Mindfulness of in-&-out breathing, when developed & pursued, brings the four frames of reference to their culmination.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The four frames of reference, when developed & pursued, bring the seven factors for awakening to their culmination.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The seven factors for awakening, when developed & pursued, bring clear knowing & release to their culmination.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Buddha says mindfulness alone and the affects it arouses are enough for enlightenment.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/70/user70", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is a lesser-known, non-monastic tradition in Tibetan Buddhism: a Ngagpa may marry and have children.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/163/rem", "score": 0 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Much information is covered in the other answers, hence a small clarification of what is generally belief in Sri Lanka.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can become Enlightened while a house holder", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "but you have to ordinate before 7 days after becoming enlightened.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/295/Suminda Sirinath S. Dharmasena", "score": 0 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You may get a understanding, of what's the matter with when reading Cula-dukkhakkhandha Sutta:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Lesser Mass of Stress for example and to know of what the Buddha had to say.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Yes, right livelihood (livestyle), one of the factor of the Noble Eightfold path is necessary.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "(Note: this answer has not been given with the agreement to be means of trade or the purpose of trade and keep people trapped and bound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "How you handle it lies in your sphere, but does not excuse the deed here either.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/11235/Samana Johann", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "How do the different groups/sects of Buddhism view attaining enlightenment and living a common life? In other words, do they think it is possible to be a common person and achieve enlightenment? Even for someone who has a family, friends and coworkers that aren't Buddhists?", "title": "Do you have to follow a monastic lifestyle to attain enlightenment?", "forum": "buddhism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<enlightenment>", "link": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/23", "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/37/eric" }

[ [ "At first approximation, the answer is: yes in Theravada, no in Mahayana. Anyway, from practical perspective, the point is, it is extremely difficult to make any meaningful progress towards Enlightenment/Nirvana if most of your focus is on pursuing material ends (success, wealth, entertainment, helping your relatives achieve the same). However, Buddha says mindfulness alone and the affects it arouses are enough for enlightenment.", "It is thought that enlightenment may be achieved by laypersons in certain divisions of Buddhism. However, opinions are inconsistent. Some schools refer to achievement of various levels (bhumi) of enlightenment or \"stream-entry\". Spiritual practice should be considered to be a priority over material ends to achieve enlightenment. A monastic life is not necessary to achieve enlightenment. Enlightenment is a mental endeavour and even those who live a material life may achieve it by following Buddhist teachings." ] ]

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[ [ "It is thought that enlightenment may be achieved by laypersons in certain divisions of Buddhism. However, opinions are inconsistent. Some schools refer to various levels (bhumi) of enlightenment or \"stream-entry\".", "It is difficult to achieve enlightenment if material ends are of a higher priority than spiritual practice.", "A monastic life is not necessary to achieve enlightenment. Enlightenment is a mental endeavour and even those who live a material life may achieve it by following Buddhist teachings." ] ]

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Dharmasena", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Never think 3rd eye activation or Kundolini bla bla.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you think so, your ego is growing up with meditation.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Before everything, you kill ego first then try to become no mind state.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then ----", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/4954/hasan", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "What kind of meditation are you practicing right now?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I believe you are practicing Anapana and have not yet ventured into Vipassana.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When you will start doing Vipassana, you will realise that there are vibrations constantly happening all over the body.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "We use these vibrations, this arising and falling of sensations to ascertain the reality of impermanence and anatta.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So basically your mindfulness has increased making you aware of these sensations.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A word of caution will be not to get attached to these sensations...sometimes you may not feel them and sometimes these sensations may be painful...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "remaining equanimous all the time is the key.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/985/TheDarkKnightRules", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This sensation is normal during meditation and the place is called Ajna (or third-eye chakra - the mind's eye).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "In statues of buddhas", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it's placed on the forehead as a most previous jewel.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In Tibetan buddhism, this chakra is at the end of the central channel, which runs up the body to the top of the head, and then over and down, terminating at the forehead.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The two side channels continue onwards towards the two nostrils and end there.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "[Source: wiki]", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "From a spiritual point of view, we could compare the third eye to the temple's portal to the sacred places or the bridge allowing mind communication.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The purpose of meditation is to reveal this natural subtle perception (vibrating sensation).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The best results are achieved when you don't use your imagination/visualisation, so things will come to you naturally (just flow with what comes).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So if you feel vibration (or pressure, density) between the eyebrows, don't pay attention to it, just focus on the vibration and try to connect this energy with your throat chakra ( Vishuddha ) in order to create the circulation of the life force ( Lung / Qi / Vijñāna ), so you can sense your light/astral/etheric body.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "See also:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "“Electric Feel” body sensation during meditation at Buddhism SE (book) Geshe Kelsang Gyatso .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Tantric Grounds and Paths (book) Awakening the Third Eye by Samuel Segan ( PDF )", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/385/kenorb", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "Recently during my meditation sessions I have been getting a vibrating sensation between the eyebrows sometimes it can be quite intense. I have looked online and from what I can find it suggests this sensation refers to the \"third eye\". Just wondering if this is mentioned in any buddhists texts and is sensation normal?", "title": "Vibrating Sensation in Middle of forehead during meditation?", "forum": "buddhism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<personal-practice><meditation-effects>", "link": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/5555", "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/2305/jlazz78" }

[ [ "Vibrating sensation during meditation is normal. It is a muscle spasm. The place it occurs is called Ajna.", "This is a normal sensation caused by muscle/nerve spasms. This sensation is normal during meditation and the place is called Ajna (or third-eye chakra - the mind's eye)." ] ]

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[ [ "This is a normal sensation caused by muscle/nerve spasms.", "This sensation is normal during meditation and the place is called Ajna (or third-eye chakra - the mind's eye)." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "It could be in any order: \"There is the case where a monk has developed insight preceded by tranquillity...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then there is the case where a monk has developed tranquillity preceded by insight...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then there is the case where a monk has developed tranquillity in tandem with insight...\" ~ AN 4.170 ~", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/2282/santa100", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Of course!You are supposed to practice the two together!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Btw, let's use proper terminology:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "jhana = samatha practice, dry insight = vipassana.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": 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{ "text": "You cannot just tranquilize yourself into jhana but will still exercise STRONG observing faculties in order to concentrate on the meditation object.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The better you are at vipassana, the better you should be at calming yourself and vice versa.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Vipassana, which is pure awareness, instead of having any material meditation object, uses your innate formless awareness as a meditation object.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Basically its a meditation object of no-object.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "What is the object when doing \"jhana cultivation\"?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A material object such as your breath.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Perhaps when you meditate you will notice this:\"OK.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I am going to focus on my breathhing...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Breathing in, breathing out, breathing in oh!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Noting", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I just thought about my mom, coming back to breath, breathing in, breathing out\"Makes sense?Jhana would not be possible without vipassana.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Thus, there is only one practice: jhana.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That's why the buddha doesn't talk about vipassana in the original texts, just jhana and his reccommended route: breathing meditation.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's also why Thich Nhat Hanh does the same.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The answer to your question: yes!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "They are one and the same but can be focused on separately to help you perfect Right Meditation and lead you to jhana.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0, 0, 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/2265/Ahmed", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Yes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the Pali suttas Samatha and Vipassana were not clearly two seperate practices as they seem to be today.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "We argue over this all the time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The argument of those who practice \"insight only\" or \"dry insight\" is usually that it's a matter of interpretation and that the critique that it's incorrect to separate Vipassana and Samatha comes from rigid minds that think there is little room for interpretation of the often profound and hard to comprehend words of the Buddha, even for Pali scholars.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They would say they must be interpreted and to try to follow the teachings so literally would be incorrect.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/151/Lowbrow", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "What every order both develop Jhana is important to strengthening of wisdom and ultimately both should be developed.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "So when practising meditation, it is not the best to take the stance that you aim to develop exclusively on or the other, though different techniques maybe conducive for one or the other, but at time when you reap better results in areas which were not intended this also should be accepted.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Having concentration can lead to wisdom and wisdom lead to concentration through the practice is geared to the other.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have concentration wisdom is easy but you need some active effort (through not very much) to develop it though.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/295/Suminda Sirinath S. Dharmasena", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The statement that Jhana is difficult for you reveals that you are TRYING to do it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You do not make an effort to reach it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is an error.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You relax the body to calm the mind.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You have to be able to understand the elements present in the first Jhana before you will know you are experiencing them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is the vittaka vicara where you ask and answer questions in your mind while at the same time experiencing the comfort of a calm mind(no hindrances present).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then also you experience the comfort of the body in this totally relaxed state.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And lastly in the first Jhana you will experience Ekkagata, which is the settling of the mind into a balanced state where the emotions no longer rule the mind.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When you experience ALL of these, THAT is the First Jhana.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It happens TO you; you do not MAKE it happen by concentration.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "AND you will never experience these states without first establishing Sila in your life by LIVING the Five Precepts, not just reciting them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sila(living a moral life) leads you into Samadhi(calmness of mind, which is the Samatha or Jhanas.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Until you reach that level of practice you cannot begin to acquire the wisdom of Panna.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Simple really.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But far from easy.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/14520/Tom Fisher", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "Is it possible that a meditator uses jhana practice and dry insight together? I mean: not combined in the same meditation session, but clearly in separate, distinct meditation sessions. Both meditation practices have their own benefits (and disadvantages), so I wonder if it wouldn't be favorable to use the strengths of both.", "title": "Jhana practice and Dry insight practice together", "forum": "buddhism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<vipassana><jhana><meditation-insight><meditation-concentration>", "link": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/6069", "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/2495/Guy Eugène Dubois" }

[ [ "Basically, vipassana and jhana cultivation are not two totally separate routes. They are complementary not supplementary to one another and actually really one practice. They are one and the same but can be focused on separately to help you perfect Right Meditation and lead you to jhana. iN FACT, In the Pali suttas Samatha and Vipassana were not clearly two seperate practices as they seem to be today.", "These practices are two parts of the same whole and it is encouraged to focus on them both together and separately. In the Pali suttas Samatha and Vipassana were not clearly two separate practices as they seem to be today." ] ]

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[ [ "These practices are two parts of the same whole and it is encouraged to focus on them both together and separately. In the Pali suttas Samatha and Vipassana were not clearly two separate practices as they seem to be today." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Nirvana isn't a heaven, but a state or condition where there is no death, because there is also no birth, no coming into existence, nothing made by conditioning, and therefore no time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "See Wikipedia - Nibbana", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It isn't a place of pleasures, like heavens typically are, but a state of no becoming, no dualities like pleasure and pain.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It neither is, nor isn't.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In a famous passage in the Nibbana Sutta (Udana 8.1) , the Buddha states:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There is that dimension where there is neither earth, nor water, nor fire, nor wind; neither dimension of the infinitude of space, nor dimension of the infinitude of consciousness, nor dimension of nothingness, nor dimension of neither perception nor non-perception; neither this world, nor the next world, nor sun, nor moon.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And there, I say, there is neither coming, nor going, nor stasis; neither passing away nor arising: without stance, without foundation, without support [mental object].", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This, just this, is the end of stress (dukkha; suffering)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Does that mean there are no heavens in Buddhism?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Not like the Christian idea, as a final destination, no.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, there are", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "realms (ex. Trayatimsa ) which are more pleasurable than earth, where one can with enough merit be reborn and eventually die to be reborn again, ad inifinitum till Nirvana i.e. cessation.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "See Wikipedia-Buddhist Cosmology", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here's an artist's imagination of Trayatimsa realm, however there can be no picture of Nirvana.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Image source: Wikimedia-commons )", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "EDIT:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Considering it some more, I think the abstract expressionism of the Zen Ensō or circle is what you want.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The ensō symbolizes absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and mu (the void).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is characterised by a minimalism born of Japanese aesthetics.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Source:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ensō - Wikipedia", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/715/Buddho", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "On traditional bhavachakra images, Nirvana in its \"peace of mind\" aspect is symbolized by the full moon.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "While sentient beings down in the realms of Samsara are busy chasing desires and experiencing fruits of their own actions, Buddha points his finger at the moon as if saying: \"if only you could let go of your attachments, you would get it right here and now\":", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/43/Andrei Volkov", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There are depictions of after-lifes (e.g. heavens and hells etc.).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However Buddhism teaches that these too are impermanent and not ultimately satisfying.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Nirvana is meant to be instead of afterlives such as those.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It supposes a turning away from form , from sense-impressions , and from mental imaginings (and so I don't see how to depict it as a picture).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you need an equivalent, an equivalent might be a representation of the Buddha (there are many pictures of that).Or the only other pictorial symbol I can think of, that's sometimes used to represent enlightenment, is the Ensō .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/254/ChrisW", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Only conceptual ones, IE only artists interpretations.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/4928/hellyale", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As others have mentioned, Nirvana is not a type of heaven, it's more of an extinguishing of conditioned things.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It wouldn't make a very good picture.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However Buddhism is not without its heavenly places.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some schools of Mahayana Buddhism have a Pure Land practice or consider the Pure Land to be a destination on the way to becoming a Buddha.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Both the descriptions and depictions of the Pure Land are quite lovely.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Moreover, Shariputra, in that Buddhaland there is always divine music and the ground is yellow gold.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the six periods of the day and night a heavenly rain of mandarava (white lotus)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "flowers fall, and throughout the clear morning, each living being of that land, offers sacks full of the myriad of wonderful flowers, to the hundreds of billions of Buddhas in the other directions… Shariputra, in that Buddhaland when the soft wind blows, the rows of jeweled trees and jeweled nets give forth subtle and wonderful sounds, like one hundred thousand kinds of music played in symphony.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The hearts of all those who hear are naturally inspired with mindfulness of the Buddha, mindfulness of the Dharma, and mindfulness of the Sangha… Source: http://cttbusa.org/buddhism_brief_introduction/chapter7.asp", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/143/Robin111", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Although not quite nibbāna, I will contribute a drawing inspired by the experience of the base of neither perception nor non-perception by Tina Rasmussen, student of Pa Auk Sayadaw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/120/Adamokkha", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "I´m writing an article about pictures of the afterlifes/havens in different religions. But I wasn´t able to find pictures/paintings/artworks that picture Nirvana on the internet. So my question is: Are there pictures of Nirvana?", "title": "Are there pictures/paintings of Nirvana?", "forum": "buddhism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<nirvana><art>", "link": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/10003", "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/5417/Amelie" }

[ [ "On traditional bhavachakra images, Nirvana in its \"peace of mind\" aspect is symbolized by the full moon. ", "On traditional bhavachakra images, Nirvana in its \"peace of mind\" aspect is symbolized by the full moon." ] ]

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[ [ "On traditional bhavachakra images, Nirvana in its \"peace of mind\" aspect is symbolized by the full moon." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "The word 'mindfulness' means ' to remember ' or ' keep in mind '.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the context of Buddhism, it means 'to remember' to practise the factors of the eightfold path.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example, if you are speaking/talking, you remember to speak in a manner that is honest, pleasant/gentle, cordial & beneficial.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is practising mindfulness meditation when meditating upon speech.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If practising formal sitting meditation, mindfulness is to remember to keep the mind in state that does not have desire for or get distressed about anything in the world.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Therefore, in formal sitting meditation, how to practise mindfulness meditation is to sit without desire or worry & just sit with natural quiet.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "When this is done properly, awareness of breathing will arise naturally as a sign of right mindfulness & later pleasant feelings will arise as a sign of right mindfulness.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/8157/Dhammadhatu", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You won't learn this one from books, only by trying out and practicing it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The practice is to go beyond concepts like", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now I'm meditating , this is good, bad, me, mine... and focus on the raw experience which is present.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you sit down to start meditating with the intention to be mindfull you might have the feeling", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now I'm meditating , but in reality all you do is change postures.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You should have some basic instructions, but don't get into theory too much.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It won't help you, it will only reinforce your opinions and ideas.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'd suggest to get to know the framework of Right Mindfulness , which are body, feelings, mindstates, mindobjects ( dhamma ).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The original teaching from the Buddha himself:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Satipatthana Sutta:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Foundations of Mindfulness A more practical guide from Ven.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Yuttadhammo (the noting technique): How to Meditate", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/7548/OidaOudenEidos", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Recently I m reading a dharma book (The Chinese Version), which 25 great beings demonstrated how they practiced mindfulness meditation.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The winner is: Guan Shi", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Yin Bodhisattva practices on hearing:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "http://www.cttbusa.org/shurangama5/shurangama5_12.asp You might be interested to have a read of above link as well as 24 other practices.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "May you be happy and at ease", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/7697/SIDU", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Try starting with accesstoinsight.org , Jon Kabat Zinn , Joseph Goldstein , Google Search Inside Yourself .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/8619/avatar Korra", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "How about The Bhante Yuttadhammo channel on YouTube?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "He has a lot of useful videos but check out \"How to Meditate\" for beginners.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "His online videos are beginner to intermediate on much more than only mindfulness and he gives meditation courses from beginner to advanced.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The teachers below teach about the same way as Bhante Yuttadhammo and are very beginner friendly: Joseph Goldstein, Bhante Bodhidhamma, Gil Fronsdal", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just Google one of the above names in quotes and add \"Dhamma talks\" There's a Youtuber called \"Stephen Proctor\" who gives outstanding beginning teachings on mindfulness meditation in my opinion.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Has anyone else heard of him?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Is it just me or can this guy really teach or what?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "These teachers practice the same way I try to practice", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but there are a lot of good teachers who might have a different approach.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/151/Lowbrow", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The detail of the practice is outlined in Satipatthana Sutta and Anapanasati Sutta , but these instruction maybe difficult to follow for a beginner.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Best is to take a course in it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "2 organisations with a reasonably wide outreach are: http://www.internationalmeditationcentre.org/ and http://www.dhamma.org or alternatively look for a teacher in World Buddhist Directory .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/295/Suminda Sirinath S. 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{ "question": "I have been researching this lately and thought it was amazing. I just don't know where to begin or know any techniques. Can someone list some?", "title": "How to practice Mindfulness Meditation?", "forum": "buddhism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<meditation-mindfulness>", "link": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/17186", "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/9830/LostPecti" }

[ [ "S6: When formal sitting meditation is done properly, awareness of breathing will arise naturally as a sign of right mindfulness & later pleasant feelings will arise as a sign of right mindfulness. There is a YouTube channel by Bhante Yuttadhammo and various beginner friendly teachers including Joseph Goldstein and Bhante Bodhidhamma to help. There are also courses available.", "In formal sitting meditation, mindfulness involves remembering to keep the mind in a state that does not have desire for or get distressed about anything in the world. Therefore, the best way to practise mindfulness meditation is to sit without desire or worry, with natural quiet. When done properly, awareness of breathing will arise naturally as a sign of right mindfulness & pleasant feelings will follow as a sign of right mindfulness. It is worth getting to know the framework of Right Mindfulness , which are body, feelings, mindstates, mindobjects ( dhamma ). Bhante Yuttadhammo on YouTube is recommended, as well as the following teachers, who are very beginner friendly: Joseph Goldstein, Bhante Bodhidhamma, Gil Fronsdal. The detail of the practice is outlined in Satipatthana Sutta and Anapanasati Sutta , but these instructions may be difficult to follow for a beginner. It might be better to take a course." ] ]

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[ [ "In formal sitting meditation, mindfulness involves remembering to keep the mind in a state that does not have desire for or get distressed about anything in the world. Therefore, the best way to practise mindfulness meditation is to sit without desire or worry, with natural quiet. When done properly, awareness of breathing will arise naturally as a sign of right mindfulness & pleasant feelings will follow as a sign of right mindfulness. It is worth getting to know the framework of Right Mindfulness , which are body, feelings, mindstates, mindobjects ( dhamma ). ", "Bhante Yuttadhammo on YouTube is recommended, as well as the following teachers, who are very beginner friendly: Joseph Goldstein, Bhante Bodhidhamma, Gil Fronsdal.", " The detail of the practice is outlined in Satipatthana Sutta and Anapanasati Sutta , but these instructions may be difficult to follow for a beginner. It might be better to take a course." ] ]

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Both Samatha and Vipassana, Metta Meditationand probably Sri Lankan Nanarama Method (Vipassana with Samatha) Retreats -", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Any time is possible with prior notice.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "No allocated dates.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "special consideration for dedicated meditators and dedicated practitioners who are expecting the ordaination.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Location - Kirillawala Watta, Dammulla, Karandana, Sri Lanka", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "More Information - http://www.seeingthroughthenet.net", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(OfficialWebsite)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Additionally there are more meditation centers which are famous in different aspects.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "NaUyana Aranya in Melsiripura (Burmese Pa-auk system), Kanduboda M.C. (Burmese Mahasi System),", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Goenka centers in Kandy, Anuradhapura and Kosgama (Burmese Sayagi U Ba Kin system)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/12051/user12051", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you are in the south-central United States, there is the The Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center in Kaufman, Texas.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It is about an hour and fifteen minutes drive southeast from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "https://www.siri.dhamma.org/", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/11869/TastyRamenNoodles", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "Please recommend good place for Vipassana meditation for in 2017. Including Availability of visa it does not matter short 7-14 days or long (in months) Vipassana meditation course If it is remote place better It is not book fly and go vacation so manual work or queuing is ok If it is a place that we need to ordain to be a monk before starting Vipassana meditation, I prefer.", "title": "Which place is good for vipassana meditation?", "forum": "buddhism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<vipassana><meditation><meditation-recommendation>", "link": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/19195", "author": "buddhism.stackexchange.com/users/9992/Francesco" }

[ [ "There are good places for vipassana meditation in Australia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and the US.", "Recommendations include the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation centre - Medlow Bath Australia; Pa-Auk Forest Monastery, in Myanmar; Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya; NaUyana Aranya in Melsiripura (Burmese Pa-auk system), Kanduboda M.C. (Burmese Mahasi System), and The Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center in Kaufman, Texas." ] ]

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[ [ "Recommendations include the Blue Mountains Insight Meditation centre - Medlow Bath Australia; Pa-Auk Forest Monastery, in Myanmar; Mitirigala Nissarana Vanaya; NaUyana Aranya in Melsiripura (Burmese Pa-auk system), Kanduboda M.C. (Burmese Mahasi System), and The Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center in Kaufman, Texas." ] ]

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{ "question": "Hindu sanyasis/monks wear saffron colored robes. Is there any scriptural reasons for saffron? Or is it just cultural since Buddhist monks also wear saffron ?", "title": "What is the significance of the saffron color?", "forum": "hinduism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<scripture><tradition><symbolism><sanyasi>", "link": "hinduism.stackexchange.com/questions/203", "author": "hinduism.stackexchange.com/users/14/Bharat" }

[ [ "If there is any color that can symbolize all aspects of Hinduism, it's saffron - the color of Agni or fire, which reflects the Supreme Being. Saffron is omnipresent in all the religions that have branched out from Hinduism, including the Sikh religion and Buddhism.", "Saffron symbolises Hinduism - it is the colour of Agni, or fire, which reflects the Supreme Being. It is found in all religions that have branched out from Hinduism. Saffron is the colour of the standard on Hindu temples and it represents religious fundamentalism. Hindu saints wear saffron robes as a sign of renunciation of a material life. Buddha was covered in a saffron robe when he gave up his mortal body. It is also the battle colour of the Rajputs, the warrior caste." ] ]

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[ [ "Saffron symbolises Hinduism - it is the colour of Agni, or fire, which reflects the Supreme Being. It is found in all religions that have branched out from Hinduism. Saffron is the colour of the standard on Hindu temples and it represents religious fundamentalism.", "Hindu saints wear saffron robes as a sign of renunciation of a material life. Buddha was covered in a saffron robe when he gave up his mortal body.", "It is the battle colour of the Rajputs, the warrior caste." ] ]

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fire reduces wood to Ashes, the fire of self knowledge burns to ashes all Karma This", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "was the statement given by Krishna paramatma in Bhagavad Gita.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "From this we can understand, only way to come out of all Karmas is Spiritual knowledge !", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "hinduism.stackexchange.com/users/15718/Parabrahman Jyoti", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Actually, there is one sin that is never forgiven directly by God.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "An offence against a Bhagavata is unforgiveable except by the Bhagavata himself.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The episode of Maharaja Ambarīṣa and Sage Durvāsā is best example in this regard.", "label": [ 0 ], 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from here .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "एककालं", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "द्विकालं वा", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "त्रिकालं", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "यः पठेन्नरः सर्वपाप-विनिर्मुक्तः शिव लोके", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "महीयते| ekakālaṁ dvikālaṁ vā trikālaṁ", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "yaḥ paṭhennaraḥ | sarvapāpa-vinirmuktaḥ śiva loke", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "mahīyate || 42 ||", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Whoever reads this once, twice or thrice (in a day) revels in the domain of Shiva, bereft of all sins.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(42)", 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"label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't want any of Thy dharma and adharma; give me only real bhakti.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here, Mother, take Thy knowledge; here take Thy ignorance.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't want any of Thy knowledge or ignorance; give me only real bhakti.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here, Mother, take Thy purity; here take Thy impurity.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Give me only real bhakti [devotion].'\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, Visit to Nanda Bose's house,July 28, 1885", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "hinduism.stackexchange.com/users/121/Pradip Gangopadhyay", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "Are there any sins that are not forgiven by God?", "title": "According to Hindu scriptures, what are some of the great sins that God never forgives?", "forum": "hinduism.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<sin>", "link": "hinduism.stackexchange.com/questions/30202", "author": "hinduism.stackexchange.com/users/16619/Deva" }

[ [ "An offence against a Bhagavata is unforgiveable except by the Bhagavata himself. ", "An offence against a Bhagavata is unforgiveable except by the Bhagavata himself. " ] ]

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[ [ "An offence against a Bhagavata is unforgiveable except by the Bhagavata himself. " ] ]

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[ [ "Something like a steam box, without the steam, can be used to control the moisture moving out of green turned pieces.", "The best strategy is to rough turn, let dry, then finish turn.", "Another thing to consider if you're cutting your own bowl blanks is taking the pith out." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "There are grain fillers which are often used on open grained wood like red oak to make it take a stain more evenly, using this on the end grain of a board should do the same thing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "What you are needing is a way to make the end grain absorb about the same amount (which is much less) as the face.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Using finer sandpaper on the ends will help a small bit, but the prepping grain fillers will do much better.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've heard (but haven't verified) that if you sand the end grain with a higher grit it will match the stain of the face grain (can't confirm).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, if you sand to 220 on the face grain, sand to 320 on the end grain.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3/dfife", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The end grain always absorbs more finish because of capillary action in the fibers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The only way I can think of to prevent this would be to coat the ends in something that would block those fibers, but that too would change the appearance of the end product.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/34/Peter Grace", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This question is a week and a half old but I'll answer with what helps me.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I put thinned shellac onto the end grain of my projects which does a good job of sealing it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It slows the absorption of stain enough to even up the color.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When I say \"thinned\" I mean a \"one pound cut\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is an arcane measurement of shellac concentration that means one pound of shellac flakes to one gallon of denatured alcohol.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I use an iPhone app called \"Woodshop Widget\" to help me dilute shellac to the proper concentration by adding more alcohol.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are also products sold that advertise to prevent this sort of problem", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but I have never used any of them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/178/glw", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "End grain absorbs more stain/finish due to the capillary action of the wood fibers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In red oak they act like straws and just suck up a large amount of stain/finish.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sealing the end grain with various conditioners (glue size, thinned finish) works, but it is difficult to get the liquid on just the end grain, resulting in a blotchy look.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sand", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the end grain to 600, and then burnish it with a piece of polished metal.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This crushes the \"straw\" fibers, preventing the capillary action.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/265/OSU55", "score": 3 } } ]

{ "question": "Despite doing a great deal of sanding on the end grain, and getting it just as smooth as the rest of the wood, it always soaks up more stain than the rest, and turns out much darker and different. Is there any technique or process I can use that can match the end grain to the rest of the wood?", "title": "How can I prepare the end grain for stain, so that its final appearance matches the rest of the wood?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<sanding><staining><end-grain>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/24", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/43/whatsisname" }

[ [ "S0: There are grain fillers which are often used on open grained wood like red oak to make it take a stain more evenly, using this on the end grain of a board should do the same thing. Putting thinned shellac onto the end grain of my projects which does a good job of sealing it. Using finer sandpaper on the ends will help a small bit, but the prepping grain fillers will do much better.", "Grain fillers can help to take stain on end grain more evenly. Finer sandpaper is also an option, but fillers would be better. Thinned shellac is also a recommended option. Sanding the end grain with a higher grit may even out the effect between the end grain and face." ] ]

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[ [ "Grain fillers can help to take stain on end grain more evenly. Finer sandpaper is also an option, but fillers would be better. Thinned shellac is also a recommended option.", "Sanding the end grain with a higher grit may even out the effect between the end grain and face." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "White wood is the cheap, crappy wood available at home centers, and will vary by region.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Here in Arizona, it's white pine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/81/saltface", "score": 13 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I suspect it is any cheap tree that is fairly white. 'White wood' is not a species.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is likely pine, but in theory could be balsam or aspen or a bunch of others.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I did a little looking and", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it mostly confirmed that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It can be any of a number of species that all are fairly 'white' with little strong grain showing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "That's a deliberate misuse of the poor tulip tree's name.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "White wood is Liriodendron tulipifera, a rather valuable hardwood (which funnily is not white at all).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Insofar, calling the inexepensive soft wood \"white wood\" is somewhat misleading.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Nevertheless, in practice, home improvement centers will sell anything from spruce, fir, or pine to \"coniferous wood\" under the umbrella term \"white wood\".", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "In other words, you get whatever happens to be around and is cheapest, but it sounds like", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you buy something valuable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/135/Damon", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In Canada anyways, you would also see it referred to as SPF - Spruce, Pine, Fir which is used as dimensional framing lumber.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/11/Steven", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The meaning of \"white wood\" or \"whitewood\" may vary by region.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the UK, for example, it usually means timber primarily intended for \"first-fix\" use where it will not be visible when the work is completed.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The species probably depends on what is available in the region but can include Spruce, Douglas Fir, Pine and so on.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Spruce seems to be most common in the UK.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/158/RedGrittyBrick", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is a fast growing pine species called radiata pine that is grown in New Zealand that Home Depot sells.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They sometimes mislabel it white pine but it not eastern white pine.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now they call it white wood.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3146/Jim DeStefano", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "It used to be when I went to the lumber store the inexpensive soft wood was Pine. Now they call it \"White Wood\", what exactly is \"White Wood\", I don't recall ever hearing of a tree species by that name.", "title": "What is \"White Wood\"?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<wood><wood-species>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/125", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/30/James Jenkins" }

[ [ "S0: White wood is the cheap, crappy wood available at home centers, and will vary by region. It can be any of a number of species that all are fairly 'white' with little strong grain showing. It is likely pine, but in theory could be balsam or aspen or a bunch of others. The species probably depends on what is available in the region but can include Spruce, Douglas Fir, Pine and so on. Spruce seems to be most common in the UK.", "White wood is the cheap wood sold in DIY stores. It can be from a number of species depending on region. White wood can refer to pine, balsam, aspen, spruce and fir, among others. White wood can refer to pine, balsam, aspen, spruce and fir, among others." ] ]

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[ [ "White wood is the cheap wood sold in DIY stores. It can be from a number of species depending on region.", "White wood can refer to pine, balsam, aspen, spruce and fir, among others. White wood can refer to pine, balsam, aspen, spruce and fir, among others." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I like a belt sander when I need to really remove some material like paint for example, I think it cuts better.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "an Orbital I like for finer sanding", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "it offers a lot more control.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/110/Jon", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I usually use my belt sander for large surface where I need to remove a lot of material, such as an uneven biscuit joint.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "To be honest, I also use it when my patience is running low and my orbital or 1/3 sheet sander is not fast enough...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Although, it's not really related to woodworking, I found a belt sander really useful to level an even sub-floor section when installing the flooring.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Such as sanding down an uneven joint between two plywood or OSB sheets.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/22/Maxime Morin", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I find myself using my belt sander less and less.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I really only use it when I need to remove a lot of material, whether that is a finish or if it is rough.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I find that for years I only use it if I need 60 or 80 grit work done, or I have a very large area, like a table top where the belt sander will get the job done much faster.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "But even there, if I go down to 100 grit, after that I use my random orbit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I also find the orbit has a more control", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and I don't have to fight with it all the time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I find the belt sander is good for larger pieces, especially long one like planks and boards.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I used it for cleaning boards from pallets that I disassemble.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hands down", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it is much faster.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just need to be extra careful not to stay in one place too long (Sanding in general is like that I suppose but the faster the tool the greater the risk.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Orbital sanders, at least mine, generally cannot perform at the same speed.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ideally I use my orbital for small pieces that are not flat or have harder to reach places.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Examples would be chairs and birdhouses.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I also use it for cleaning the edges of wood all the time in an effort to create a soft curve as supposed to a hard angle that would be created after a 90 degree cut.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "90% of my finishing jobs I use the random orbital sander as well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The only time I use the belt sander vs the orbital sander is when i need to either: Remove a LOT of wood really quickly Cleaning large pieces of wood or Flattening large pieces", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3737/J. Hanson", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I own both a belt sander and random orbit sander. I've found that as I've worked on improving my finishing technique, I will oftentimes go for the random orbit sander over any other sanding implements. I am curious if the belt sander has a specific use for which it excels, to the point where it is a more efficient tool than a random orbit sander for the job?", "title": "In what situations would I use a belt sander versus a random orbit sander?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<finishing><sanding><power-tools><random-orbit-sander>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/231", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/34/Peter Grace" }

[ [ "Belt sander for big jobs, orbital for finer sanding. The belt sander is preferred rather than the the orbital sander for: Removing a LOT of wood really quickly Cleaning large pieces of wood or Flattening large pieces", "Belt sanders are generally used for faster removal of larger amounts of wood or paint over larger surfaces. Orbital sanders are used for finer sanding." ] ]

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[ [ "Belt sanders are generally used for faster removal of larger amounts of wood or paint over larger surfaces.", "Orbital sanders are used for finer sanding." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I suspect that it actually isn't going to get any worse.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, what is generally accepted practice is to use epoxy.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If you want to hide the crack and patch you can mix in some sawdust, in this case maple sawdust would be best.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As an alternative, you could mix in some other colorful stuff to make it pop.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ground turquoise is a common choice for this.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Of course any glue or epoxy will leave a bit of a mess and will need to be cleaned up.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You might end up needing to refinishing the whole piece.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If that is the case, nut oils are food safe and so is carnuba wax, which is hypoallergenic.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If it were mine, I think I'd either try a tinted epoxy or epoxy-based filler.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Or I'd accept the crack but stabilize it with a butterfly inlay... or just accept the crack as part of the character of the piece.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/91/keshlam", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Frank Howarth made a great video about how he \"repaired\" a cracked wooden bowl.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The rough turned maple bowl that I wanted to finish next had cracked.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The crack was at an angle to vertical when the bowl was sitting normally.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I cut out the section of the bowl with the crack on the band saw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then I build a new segmented piece to take the place of the section.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In this new section, I continue the idea of the chevron pattern, and add more detail.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I give the chevron pattern branches by adding alternating pieces of birch and walnut wood on either side of the pattern.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I also add a walnut ring at the top of the bowl so the segmented pattern has something to die into.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then I turn the whole bowl down to a finished piece.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "He made a feature out of it", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You'd have to be ambitious to do what he did", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but it might serve as inspiration.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/158/RedGrittyBrick", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Due to the size of the crack a mechanical repair would be best like the aforementioned butterfly or stitch inlay or in lieu of that an epoxy would work.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I wouldn't try to color match with dust or pigment as it just plain won't match and may just become an eye sore.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you want to color it go with black or some sort of metallic mix.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "CA glue, aka super glue, probably won't work here", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "- it's too large of a crack.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I wouldn't do it on my bowl.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Filling it with gap filling or thick CA will probably result in a mess, also CA glue is brittle while epoxy can flex a little bit with seasonal movement.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I use CA glue for hairline cracks, not open, through cracks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And you would never clamp this back into place", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "- there is a reason it split in the first place so don't force it back.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Shrinkage, seasonal movement, too close to pith, internal stresses, etc)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For the epoxy generally almost any two part epoxy would do.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Using blue tape, tape off one side of the crack so it doesn't just spill out all over.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and fill.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "After dry remove tape and sand bowl or at least the local area and refinish with mineral oil, wax or a combo of those or walnut oil.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Boom you're done.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/2401/user2401", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Since the surface would need to be cleaned up manually (not on a lathe), try CA glue and clamp it together.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Much less mess than epoxy to clean up.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The CA glue will be safe after fully curing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/265/OSU55", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Not enough rep to add a comment but most glues are food safe when dry.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "The drying agents may have toxins in them but they evaporate and the dried glue is okay.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Obviously you'll want a glue that's waterproof when dry such as Titebond III", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The Wood Whisperer has a good post on this", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/105/Dano0430", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You might want to get the \"gap-filling\" variety of CA.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It's nice and runny and should seep nicely into the void without a lot of coaxing and, of course, as the name suggests, it will fill the gap.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Personally, I wouldn't bother with clamping which will just put undue stress on the glue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If this crack had been in the bowl when the turner was making it, he/she would certainly have patched it in this very manner.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It probably developed after the wood continued to age/dry-out after the finish was completed.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You are just trying to get something to patch the opening.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can find it at the big name woodworking stores and online.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/380/Ast Pace", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "I recently came into possession of a wonderful turned maple bowl however there is one downside. There is a small crack about halfway through the bowl. The crack goes fully from top to bottom but not fully left to right. The bowl is not about to fall apart but I think after a while of putting fruit into it, or several used as a salad serving bowl the crack would spread and weaken. Is it possible to glue this and (bonus points) glue it with a food safe glue?", "title": "How to effectively fix a crack in a turned bowl", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<glue><bowl><wood-repair>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/237", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/73/Brad" }

[ [ "It is generally accepted practice to use an epoxy or epoxy-based filler to mend cracks in turned items. Other glues may also be used.", "The accepted practice would be to use epoxy or an epoxy-based filler. Almost any two-part epoxy would be suitable and would flex slightly with seasonal changes. However, a mechanical repair would be best, but epoxy would work. Waterproof CA glue is also an option, but a gap-filling variety would be recommended. Most glues are food-safe when dry." ] ]

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[ [ "The accepted practice would be to use epoxy or an epoxy-based filler. Almost any two-part epoxy would be suitable and would flex slightly with seasonal changes.", "A mechanical repair would be best, but epoxy would also work.", "Waterproof CA glue is also an option, but a gap-filling variety would be recommended.", "Most glues are food-safe when dry." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "A couple of things to consider: If you accidentally spill glue on your pieces, the stain will not penetrate it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, this argues in favor of staining before gluing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However... If you get stain on the joints, the glue will not work (or at least it won't work as well).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I think things are typically stained after the fact except in rare circumstances such as for a frame and panel door.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, I think either works as long as you're aware of the two pitfalls mentioned.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Good luck!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3/dfife", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I prefer to tape up my glue joints, then stain / poly / paint.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "After that, fix any finishing boo-boos, remove the tape, glue up, and you're good to go.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This provides the benefit of getting stain and/or paint / finish in all the nooks and crannies, allows you to fix any drips or bobbles in the finish with everything laying flat, and if you do get some expansion around the joints, you're not presented with an unstained bit of wood showing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "On edit: If I'm worried about glue coming out onto the finished surface during glue-up, I just place tape right next to the un-glued surface so that if glue squeezes out and I don't catch it, it's on tape, not finish.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/191/TX Turner", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Glue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "SAND Stain/Finish", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have had this scenario come up before and the best method I have found thus far is to clean as well as you can while you are gluing, then once the glue is set lightly sand the joints with a fine grit paper (sand evenly across all the board(s).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I do this even if I do not see noticeable glue marks prior to finishing as I have thought I was fine then realized as the stain was being applied that there was in fact glue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would also not generally suggest applying tape to wood.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Depending on the tape and the wood adhesive can be left behind which will lead to problems similar to the glue problem in the first place.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/212/James", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I always glue up my stuff first, and I always sand all the joints after I'm done to make sure they are even and", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "any glue that was on the outside of the joint is removed so the wood will take a stain and not be blocked.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Most people build and then finish (especially if the finish is applied by someone else).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Assuming you are diligent, regarding cleaning up the glue as it is pressed out this works fairly well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However if the glue sets then true stains (that is something designed to be absorbed into the wood fibers) will not take to the area covered in glue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Usually, this is a tiny bit of surface which is ignored or covered in similar or slightly darker color of opaque finish or paint.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For stains that are opaque (or not very transparent), a few extra coats will hide the offending area.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For myself, when these approaches aren't enough I will finish the surfaces of the pieces to be glued together first and then glue them together.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This implies you have decided on a finish and set of colors for the finished piece and this can be tricky if you are using the finishes to help different cuts of wood look similar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It also takes more time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another approach is to use a water soluble stain or dye (like Van Dyke Crystals) to color the wood, then glue and then apply see-though finish with little or no color like shellac or varnish.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In this approach, the shellac will coat any glue you may have missed but the color will match the area without glue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The tricky part here, is not to sand through the finish and cut into the wood revealing an unstained area.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The bonus is you can glue the stained wood without issue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have not had great luck with tape; there is a slight seam created where the glue fills the slight edge of the tape.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It may not be noticeable at first glance, but it is easy to feel with your fingers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Having said that, I have not tried any of the new tapes available for painters.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/111/ewm", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've watched many videos in which people glue up panels and such and I've seen them use very little glue with almost no squeeze-out as well as huge amounts of squeeze-out and glue dripping everywhere.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I try to minimize squeeze-out; the ability to estimate how much glue to squirt on comes with experience.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But when it does squeeze out, I try to come back in about 20 minutes and scrape off the squeeze-out with a putty knife.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "At that time, it's pretty stiff but still very easy to scrape off.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you wait till it's hard, the process is a bit more difficult.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/178/glw", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I did some experimenting the other day and found that yellow glue is easy to color with artist's pigment (a fine colored powder use in frescos etc.).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I can see that there might be situations where coloring the glue", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "might mitigate problems of glueing first.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It depends on the color of the wood.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The wood I use is Guanacaste a very dark wood with black streaks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In some cases black colored glue might work out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/309/Carl Carlson", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've tried both ways.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When raising panel doors, I stain my panels before I put them into the frame.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I use rubber balls for expansion in the raise panel doors.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I glue the joints when I assemble door then stain the frame.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3239/user3239", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I stained my wood before putting my table top to my coffee table......", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "i am now starting over.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I allowed th glue to dry for 2 days when I went to pit the table top on the legs in several spots the table top started pulling apart.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would never again first I can always sand the spot where I may jabe gotten glue then stain it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/8626/Stephanie R Aaseng", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "After you've fabricated your pieces, is it better to \"glue-up\", then stain? Or is it better to stain first, then glue? What's a good rule-of-thumb?", "title": "Stain then glue, or vice-versa?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<staining><glue><assembly><process>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/361", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/192/Jeromy French" }

[ [ "things are typically stained after the fact except in rare circumstances such as for a frame and panel door.", "Most people build and then apply stain or finish, except for frame and panel doors, for example. However, some people may mask of the glue joints and then apply stain/finish" ] ]

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[ [ "Some people may mask of the glue joints and then apply stain/finish.", "it appears that most people build and then apply stain or finish, except for frame and panel doors, for example." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "The most basic step is making a jig.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Clamp the jig to your drill press table", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and you can just put in the blank press it up against the stops and drill down and put the piece on the result pile.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also center-punch the holes before drilling.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This will help align the drill bit to where the hole should go.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Put some wood screws through a piece of scrap wood (with a little protruding on the other side) with the same spacing as the holes should be and tap it onto the blanks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As for the bit I suggest a forstner type drill bit.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/20/ratchet freak", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Are you set on manufacturing these yourself?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because really, \"best and most efficient\" is to get a company with either large industrial machines or low cost labour to manufacturer this part for you.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "If you're limited to a standard drill (hand drill, drill press, etc.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "then you're going to get the most efficiency by stacking the parts so that you can drill multiple parts in one pass.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The longer the drill bit and the larger the press, the more you can do at the same 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[ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A hole saw also wouldn't work very well if you need to make a stopped hole.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could also use a spade bit, twist bit, or (as Daniel suggested in a comment) an auger bit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Regardless of which bit you use, it goes without saying that you should use a sacrificial backer board to prevent blowout on the back side.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's also a good idea to drill from both sides rather than drilling all the way through, but you may find that with the backer board you can drill all the way through just fine.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have a powerful enough drill press and a multi-spindle head that's capable of drilling 3 holes at a time, as Daniel suggests, (either all 3 in a single board, or 3 boards lined up next to each other), you can cut your time by about 66%.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/49/rob", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You can find multiple spindle drill press attachments which may suit your purpose. http://www.hypneumat.com/multi-spindleheads.html", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "More expensive models are adjustable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This page has some adjustable models as well. edit", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Rather than Forstner bits", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would go with auger or spade bits.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They will handle the deep cut faster.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The trouble is that they have tearout.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "To handle that, you can drill partway through then flip the piece over and drill from the other side.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This may be difficult if you don't have your jig perfectly centered.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can drill until the spur comes through, then align the other side with that hole to finish the bore.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Alternatively, you can use some sacrificial stock under the piece.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This will prevent the wood fibers from moving vertically.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you're making repetitive bores, you shouldn't need to replace the stock, since the holes will always be in the same place and will still prevent the fibers from moving.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/180/Daniel B.", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A slightly off-topic approach would be looking into CNC automated equipment, especially if the 5000 units are the first of thousands more.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 7 ] ] }, { "text": "It is not my area of expertise", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but I know small shops use such gear for limited runs.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Once set up, you would still need someone to feed the wood and swap bits, but the drilling would be hands off.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The overhead is the cost of the gear and its set up for task(s), which would include the programming.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There is a hobby-oriented gear as well as full production grade gear.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For a taste of the hobby end, you may wish to visit http://makezine.com/category/workshop/cnc-machining/", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/111/ewm", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "I make small hand-craft timber products from my garage and I've recently been approached by a wholesaler, who is looking to purchase large quantities of a very simple product I make. The product is made of pine and is a 300mm long piece of 2x2 with 3x30mm evenly-spaced holes drilled though the timber. Anyhow, my question is given I have to make 5000 of these small products, what would be the best/most efficient/productive method of drilling 15,000 30mm holes? And also what drill piece would you recommend?", "title": "Best method for drilling thousands of holes?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<drilling><pine><drill-bits>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/421", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/200/JasonMortonNZ" }

[ [ "S0: The most basic step is making a jig. You should use a high-quality carbide-tipped Forstner bit for faster drilling, but as always be certain to back the drill out periodically to clear the chips/shavings and reduce heat buildup. A multiple spindle will help. Set up a fixture with appropriate stops so it only takes a second to pull out the current part and drop the next one in and have it perfectly aligned. Group your parts into manageable batches. Really, the \"best and most efficient\" is to get a company with either large industrial machines or low cost labour to manufacturer this part for you.", "The most basic step is to make a jig. A forstner type drill bit is recommended. Consider adding a strategically-positioned vacuum to clear shavings as you drill. The \"best and most efficient\" method is to get a company with either large industrial machines or low cost labour to manufacturer this part for you. Multiple spindle drills will give another big bump in efficiency. You can also scale up with people. Efficiency can be helped by suitable and manageable stacking of parts and how quickly the next part can be presented for drilling. A slightly different approach would be looking into CNC automated equipment." ] ]

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[ [ "The most basic step is to make a jig.", "A forstner type drill bit is recommended.", "Consider adding a strategically-positioned vacuum to clear shavings as you drill.", "The \"best and most efficient\" method is to get a company with either large industrial machines or low cost labour to manufacturer this part for you. ", "Multiple spindle drills will give another big bump in efficiency. ", "You can also scale up with people. ", "Efficiency can be helped by suitable and manageable stacking of parts and how quickly the next part can be presented for drilling. ", "A slightly different approach would be looking into CNC automated equipment." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "well, there may be more to it that you'd think.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And definitely an interesting piece of trivia.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are 2 types of nibs, either as something sticking out like on the picture in the question, or as a little notch.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are multiple answers, ranging from: nothing", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ", that's just for decoration", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "this can be used to attach a blade guard (so you tie the strings around it and it won't slip)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you can use it as a pivot point against a nail to draw a circle", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(you lock your pencil in between 2 teeth).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/100/Pascal Belloncle", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The explanation I'd always seen was that this \"single tooth\" could be used to create an initial nick in the wood to start the cut at a fairly precise place.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Without that nick, the first cut has a tendency to slip sideways a bit, losing accuracy.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could create the guide nick in other ways -- with a chisel, for example -- perhaps more accurately.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But building it into the saw guarantees you'll have it when you need it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I can't prove that was the original intent.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But I can say that it seems to work when used that way.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's more a carpentry solution than a cabinetry solution, though, since it risks a bit more tear-out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/91/keshlam", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A trollish question indeed ;)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "My favorite answer has been, \"So you can recognize an old saw at garage sales,\" but the most well referenced sources I've found indicate that it was originally placed as a decoration and just stuck.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/180/Daniel B.", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I wondered this for years", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and so I emailed Christopher Schwarz (former editor of Popular Woodworking magazine and now owner of Lost Art Press .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "He seems to research historical things very well and he responded that neither he nor anyone else knows for sure.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "He said he had asked Roy Underhill (host of PBS's Woodwright's Shop) and a few others.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, nobody knows for sure.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/178/glw", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I always liked this answer", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some have said early handsaws had an auxiliary handle near the toe to guide the flexible saws and prevent them from bending.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The nib is said by them to be a vestigial handle which had become ornamental. from the Disstonian Institute", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/29/Zach", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "Saw nibs have been present for hundreds of years. What is their purpose?", "title": "What is the purpose of a saw nib?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<hand-tools><hand-saw>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/539", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/81/saltface" }

[ [ "The explanation of a saw nib is a \"single tooth\" that could be used to create an initial nick in the wood to start the cut at a fairly precise place.", "Some say this \"single tooth\" could be used to create an initial nick in the wood to start the cut at a fairly precise place. Others believe that early handsaws had an auxiliary handle near the toe to guide the flexible saws and prevent them from bending. The nib is sometimes said to be a vestigial handle which had become ornamental." ] ]

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[ [ "This \"single tooth\" could be used to create an initial nick in the wood to start the cut at a fairly precise place.", "Early handsaws had an auxiliary handle near the toe to guide the flexible saws and prevent them from bending.", "The nib is said to be a vestigial handle which had become ornamental." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "For something that large, I would want more than just a glue joint holding it together.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would want some sort of mechanical connection between the sides and top/bottom, such as slip tenons, dowels, or mortise and tenon.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If you want the look of a mitered corner, I'd suggest going with mitered half laps.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The glue area is much larger, and you can pin the joint if you want.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you go with a mitered joint, make sure the top/bottom are mitered into the sides so gravity will not be pulling the joint apart.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/286/LeeG", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Should splines be good enough or is there something better I should consider or maybe something to do in conjunction with that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just a bit on the terminology, a true spline runs lengthways in a slot milled into the face of both mitres, through all or most of the joint (a through spline or stopped spline respectively).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A different joint reinforcement, where a piece of wood is inserted into one or more slots milled across the corner is now commonly also described as a spline but this is more accurately described as a mitre key .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the video you link to Matthias is using mitre keys, not splines.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Mitre keys are generally regarded as not adding greatly to the strength of the joint, while splines do provide a significant improvement.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, this is with keys and splines of conventional size.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The strength of each reinforcement is due to three factors: structural advantage, the thickness of the wood slivers used and the glue surface area.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The splined joint being superior in all regards.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, mitre keys were originally quite small and done using veneer thicknesses, resulting in only modest added strength while the keys in the video on the other hand are far larger than conventional ones and also thicker.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So they probably add as much, if not more, strength than a typical spline would, being of relatively modest width (25mm / 1\" being a typical maximum).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you use either sizeable mitre key or fairly wide spline, using wood of some thickness (perhaps above 3mm / 1/8\" material)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I think it likely that you will end up with joints that are strong enough.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Even saying that, if you would prefer to reinforce the mitres using a method that is faster there are a few I can recommend.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And the first two are guaranteed to provide greater stability and strength.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "These are L-shaped steel mending plates or plywood corner braces .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They are simply screwed or nailed into the frame at the back and essentially make the joint completely rigid.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Last but not least, the simplest reinforcements of all: large staples or corrugated fasteners .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you don't have any philosophical objection to using mechanical fasteners both of these require no effort to install yet add hugely to the strength of the joint, as the metal would have to shear through or be torn free from the wood for them to fail.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some people consider them crude and ugly, but they work and I would argue that their ugliness is irrelevant as they are on the back of the joint where nobody will ever see them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/243/Graphus", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "LeeG's answer is a good one, but I would also say that a well done spline joint would also work, you would just have to make sure the spline goes all the way through the width of the frame not just a little corner of it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It should then give you a similar gluing surface as LeeG's answer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It might come down to which one is easier for you to create.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Though on of the things you could do to make either stronger would be to make 'pins' that go through the frame from the front of a different wood, thus giving it more strength AND a nice pretty accent.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In cases where you do not want to damage the outer edge of a decorative frame (Like a nice picture frame) you could do this with a biscuit joiner.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "I have made many strong frames with a \"detail biscuit joiner\", a perfect mitered cut and wood glue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/478/MelDakota", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "What about adding a grove in your actual frame to allow the mirror to sit closer to the front.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Then you could get some sheet material and pin/fasten from the back.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then you would have that additional cohesion of the fasteners all around the mirror.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/105/Dano0430", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I found this large 4' x 3' mirror in the garbage. It is a heavy beast. I plan on making frame for it but I'm worried about the joint. I only have experience with miter joins and splines which seems the way to go. In this video by Matthias Wandel he made a slightly smaller frame which was just reinforced with splines. Should splines be good enough or is there something better I should consider or maybe something to do in conjunction with that.", "title": "Strong joints to use when making custom frames", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<technique><joinery>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1129", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt" }

[ [ "Some sort of mechanical connection between the sides and top/bottom, such as slip tenons, dowels, or mortise and tenon would make a strong joint. Large staples or corrugated fasteners also add strength. Pins could be made to go through frame or a biscuit joiner could be used. ", "A mechanical connection such as tenons, dowels or mortise and tenon is recommended. Simple large staples or fasteners could be considered. A well-done spline joint would work. Wooden pins could be used for strength and decoration. A biscuit jointer may be effective. A groove in the actual frame for the mirror to sit in could be an option." ] ]

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[ [ "A mechanical connection such as tenons, dowels or mortise and tenon is recommended.", "Simple large staples or fasteners.", "A well-done spline joint would work.", "Wooden pins could be used for strength and decoration.", "A biscuit jointer may be effective.", "A groove in the actual frame for the mirror to sit in could be an option." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I agree with the other answers that it's best called a finger joint or maybe a finger jointed corner brace .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You could also call it a box joint if you want to distinguish it from the tapered finger joints that are sometimes used to join boards end-to-end in stock made up of shorter pieces.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The point of a corner brace is to add support to the corner joint.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Usually, the brace is connected to each rail with glue and screws.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Using a finger joint here adds a lot of glue area in a shearing direction, so the connection between brace and rails should be very strong even without mechanical fasteners.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Forming that joint in a production setting would be fast and cheap, and it would save the cost of maybe 16 screws per chair and the time needed to drive them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I found another example at dutchcrafters.com , which describes these braces as \"grooved\":", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/492/Caleb", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "While the corner brace is pretty common in chairs I've never seen what appears to be a 'finger' joint incorporated with it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But that is the best I can guess, a finger joint for the brace.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This looks to be some sort of Finger joint, probably used as an Assembly joint to make it easier to assemble.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You could apply glue to the corner brace, then run a screw through it, and not have to worry about clamping it while the glue dries.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/286/LeeG", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is no official name for many more complex types of joints, and once you get to combining different types of joint techniques you can only really do your best to describe them succinctly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There's a really great woodworking glossary website here: http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/_g_A.htm which describes lots of types of joint, but even he gets to the point where he's calling things something like an \"angled keyed dovetail half lap joint\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is probably the most accurate way to describe the particular joint he's talking about (roughly half way down the page) but there's not a single person who, if asked to joint two pieces of timber using an angled keyed dovetail half lap joint, wouldn't ask you to explain with a drawing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "\"Interlocking corner brace\", \"finger jointed corner brace\", \"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "box jointed angle brace\" and \"grooved corner brace\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "all seem like reasonable names for the joint to me.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/272/WhatEvil", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Interlocking corner brace.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I only found one company that uses it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/523/Raymond Kornele", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I removed the seats from dining chairs I just bought but have never seen this type of construction. What is it called?", "title": "What is the name of the corner joint with grooves on this chair?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<joinery><furniture>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1230", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/513/Kat" }

[ [ "The joint in question is known as a Finger Joint, interlocking corner brace or box joint.", "The joint in question is a sort of finger joint or maybe a finger jointed corner brace, possibly used as an assembly joint. It has also been described as an interlocking corner brace or a box joint." ] ]

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[ [ "It is a sort of finger joint or maybe a finger jointed corner brace, possibly used as an assembly joint.", " Interlocking corner brace.", "Box joint." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "One of the problems with putting wheels on a work bench, is it often isn't stable enough for some of the stuff we do on the bench (hand planing for instance).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Rockler has a set of workbench casters that lock down to allow the bench to roll, but then can be popped up to put the bench back on its own legs for stability.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/286/LeeG", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I would use bolts, if I remember correctly I used bolts to attach wheels to my table/cart that I made, 12-14 years ago and they are still going fine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I attached them to 2x4's", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "that were a part of the lower frame structure.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They don't need to be real big, but by having the bolt go though something (with a good washer on either end)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you can prevent the 'easy' tearout that can happen with screws or nails.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Screws only hold as well as the wood their blade digs into and will slowly work their way out, ripping the wood over time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The bolt, the wood or the wheel has to snap for the bolt not to work.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It depends on the wheels and load, and without more information on what exactly failed (wood?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Screws?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Wheel?)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it will be hard to give you an answer specific to your problem.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When I built my large worktable, I had 4x4 posts as legs, but they were still too small for the 500lb rated load wheels I wanted to use, so added 2x4's wrapped around the legs to end up with, essentially, 7x7 lumber ends.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "With glue and screws, it provided plenty of stable surface to use 3\" (7.5cm) lag bolts.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When the wheels are locked, the table is very strong and stable, and when unlocked it moves easily despite its weight and size.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, looking at how the table is designed, I believe the main issue is that you are screwing into the endgrain of the wood.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Screws don't hold very well into endgrain.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So I suggest you attach a 2x4x4 to the leg, with the endgrain parallel to the floor (horizontal).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now you have two 2x4's next to each other - close to a 4x4.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One presenting end grain to the floor, the other presenting cross grain to the floor.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now attach another 2x4x4 flat to the bottom of the leg.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can use screws to go from this flat plate to the cross grain piece without special techniques.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Screwing the end leg board to the plate, though, should either use pocket holes from the end grain presenting board into the plate, or using angled screws in either direction (plate to leg, or leg to plate) so that the screw threads have something to grab.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then choose the largest screws that still fit through the wheels of at least 2\" length (throw away the screws that came with the wheels - they aren't going to hold the load) and screw them into the 2x4x4 plate you just attached.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Depending on the size and location, you may want to pre-drill holes to avoid splitting.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, make sure your wheels are up to the expected loads.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You may buy four 100LB (45kg) rated wheels, and assume your table will never support more than 400LB (180kg) of load, but keep in mind that wheel ratings are meant for load directly down, and you'll be placing a lot of dynamic and side loads on the work surface.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Depending on your planing direction and the load on the table you could be placing well over 200LB loads on a single wheel.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Drop a 100lb object on the table near the corner and the sudden force will certainly exceed 100LB for the wheel underneath.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep this in mind when choosing wheels.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/235/Adam Davis", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Support the bolt that you're using as an axle on both sides.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In other words, don't cantilever the wheels.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This will reduce the moment the bolt is applying to the wooden frame to effectively zero", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(it takes its \"leverage\" away).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/38/Doresoom", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I would not rely on just common wood screws to hold something heavy...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "lag bolts with washers can be used the same way but they will bite into more wood and be less likely to be pulled out..", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/453/Netduke", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "As part of my building of a workbench as referenced in this meta post , I attached some wheels to the bottom of the bench by securing some 2x4x4 blocks to the corner of each foot. Over time, the wheels sagged and eventually one of the blocks ripped out, as I'd just used screws to hold the wooden wheel mount in place. When one is attaching wheels to a heavy piece of furniture (like a workbench), what are some methods one can use to ensure the wheels remain stable?", "title": "How do I secure wheels to a workbench?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<workbench><community-project><stability>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1241", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/34/Peter Grace" }

[ [ "Rockler has a set of workbench casters that lock down to allow the bench to roll, but then can be popped up to put the bench back on its own legs for stability. Depending on the size and location, you may want to pre-drill holes to avoid splitting. lag bolts with washers can be used, they will bite into more wood and be less likely to be pulled out.", "Workbench casters are available that lock down to allow the bench to roll, but then can be popped up to put the bench back on its own legs for stability. Bolts would be recommended. Lag bolts with washers are less likely to be pulled out. Avoid screwing into the end grain of the wood. Pre-drill holes to avoid splitting." ] ]

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[ [ "Workbench casters are available that lock down to allow the bench to roll, but then can be popped up to put the bench back on its own legs for stability. ", "Bolts would be recommended.", "Avoid screwing into the end grain of the wood.", "Pre-drill holes to avoid splitting.", "Lag bolts with washers are less likely to be pulled out." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "There are many hidden reinforcements you could use - biscuits, dowels, or more complex hidden joints such as these:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Mitred corner dovetail joint Mitred blind dovetail joint ...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but I wouldn't recommend them unless you have a lot of skill with a chisel, and a lot of time on your hands.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Both of these images are from here which is a really excellent site for all kinds of woodworking terms, and has lots of variations on common joints etc.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/272/WhatEvil", "score": 18 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "How might this joint be constructed so that it is strong enough to prevent racking but still appear to be a miter?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's not racking that is the major concern here", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ", it would be (probably sudden!)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "failure of the glue line in one or both of the mitres.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The answers from WhatEvil and Matt cover many of the solutions.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are a number of variations on blind dovetailed mitres, but the others are of increasing complexity and hence harder and harder to make accurately.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "To add some details re.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "splined mitres (a stopped splined mitre to be specific, also called a 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1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "This is a significantly strong joint and may be the easiest wood-only solution as only three saw cuts are required per edge.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/243/Graphus", "score": 9 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've thought about this some more and have come up with an alternative solution.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If I had to make this bench and be sure that the joints won't break over time, I'd want to look at some real reinforcement...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "how about a steel substructure?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So you have your basic bench structure which is made by lamination of smaller timber boards:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The fact that it's made of smaller timber boards allows you to sandwich the boards around a bent steel plate: Cross section of the whole bench: Cross section through main part of bench showing steel housed within timbers, with optional dowel: Fully exploded view:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So basically: Get 2 pieces of steel cut and folded (which should be quite cheap from a local fabricator), I have drawn them at 5mm thick with a 60mm timber thickness.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Get your constituent timber pieces for lamination and groove them out using a router or a circular saw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have shown a 10mm groove width to allow tolerance for the steel, though in reality the less tolerance you can have the better.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Optionally, drill dowel holes to aid in positioning / holding the whole thing together.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Glue", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the whole timber part of the bench up around the steels.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'd advise either using an epoxy glue to glue the steel into the timber and take up any tolerance, or wedge the steel tightly into the timber using timber wedges or maybe standard plastic packers or wedges, but you can get away with using PVA wood glue for the timber itself.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now you have a really sturdy bench that looks simply constructed, and isn't actually that hard to do.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you build it right, this thing isn't breaking in a hundred years.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Bear in mind", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "this is just a concept.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could use just one central steel, or 3 steels, or smaller, separate steel brackets at each end, or you could use biscuits to reinforce between the horizontals either side of the grooves.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The basic premise is the important thing and that's to build the laminations up around steel brackets in order to add hidden reinforcement.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/272/WhatEvil", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "While I may (justifiably) be shunned for bringing it up, it is possible to get right-angled dowels .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "http://www.fastenersplus.com/90-degree-right-angle-furniture-dowel-pkg-3.html", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This will prevent any motion of the pieces, but it's not what you call a purist approach to woodworking.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/463/WhatRoughBeast", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Metal Brace", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "This is not my area of specialty at all", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but if I had to guess I would say that there are some metal brackets hiding underneath the joins that we cannot see.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Quite possibly in conjunction with what ever joint is hiding in there.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just as long as they are a strong metal.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Not like the cheap ones made that are zinc plated you commonly find in hardware stores.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They will bend a twist without much effort.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Splined Mitre", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't see this with a bench", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but you could hide a large splinted mitre, that does not transverse the entire width, reinforced with screws or bolts underneath.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Graphus has the correct terminology for this joint: a stopped splined mitre to be specific, also called", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "a hidden spline mitre joint or blind splined mitre", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "joint", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would be wary not using some metal hardware to reinforce this bench.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most people don't lightly rest the bottoms on a bench.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Besides mitered versions of various types of other sufficiently strong joinery methods, you could use non-mitered versions of any of those, and more (dovetail, dowels, Domino, mortise and tenon, box joints, dadoed/housed joints, knock-down hardware, etc.--perhaps even butt joints with countersunk lag screws), using any sufficiently strong material.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Then, when you're all done, veneer the whole thing", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so it looks like you used miter joints.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This wouldn't be my first choice, but the parts of the bench look thick enough that almost any material would be strong enough.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could certainly achieve the same look with inexpensive materials, artificially-distressed veneers (even 1/8\" or thinner might do it), and faux miter joints.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/49/rob", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I own the bench along with the matching table.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is a simple frame constructed with 2x3 dimension lumber; a simple reclaimed board veneer with miters.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1480/dale", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "In this bench, the joints appear to be simple miters; however, I can't believe that this piece would be stable with a simple miter. How might this joint be constructed so that it is strong enough to prevent racking but still appear to be a miter?", "title": "What might be stronger than a miter but still look like a miter joint?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<joinery><racking>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1453", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/180/Daniel B." }

[ [ "Bonus joint, metal brace, splined mitre may all look like a miter joint. Besides mitered versions of various types of other sufficiently strong joinery methods, you could use non-mitered versions of any of those, and more (dovetail, dowels, Domino, mortise and tenon, box joints, dadoed/housed joints, knock-down hardware, etc.--perhaps even butt joints with countersunk lag screws), using any sufficiently strong material. ", "Besides mitered versions of various types of other sufficiently strong joinery methods, you could use non-mitered versions of any of those, and more (dovetail, dowels, Domino, mortise and tenon, box joints, dadoed/housed joints, knock-down hardware, etc.--perhaps even butt joints with countersunk lag screws), using any sufficiently strong material. rebated or rebbeted mitre joints could be used. Right-angled dowels, splined mitres and metal braces are other alternatives." ] ]

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[ [ "Rebated or rabbeted mitre joints could be used", "It is possible to get right-angled dowel", "Metal brace", "Splined mitre", "Besides mitered versions of various types of other sufficiently strong joinery methods, you could use non-mitered versions of any of those, and more (dovetail, dowels, Domino, mortise and tenon, box joints, dadoed/housed joints, knock-down hardware, etc.--perhaps even butt joints with countersunk lag screws), using any sufficiently strong material. " ] ]

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the circular saw to cut the line. if you leave just a little bit extra, then you can use the hand plane to true up the surface and fine tune the final size.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "if the edge doesn't need to be pretty then just cut off exactly what you need with the saw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Even a hand saw can be used, but it takes a little more practice to make a nice long straight cut.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As Caleb mentioned, a table saw is the easiest way to shave off 1/2\", since it will also guarantee that the newly-cut edge is parallel to a flat edge registered against the fence.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A circular saw with its base/shoe registered 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parallel edge guide like the Kreg Rip-Cut would also work reasonably well with a circular saw and will require less setup than a straightedge for repeat cuts.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "( Source )", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another solution is to use a router.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "You can either use a straightedge guide similar to one of the circular saw guides, or you can use a (top-bearing) pattern bit or (bottom-bearing) flush trim bit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Flush trim bits are slick because you can construct your project with the excess edge extending past the adjoining face, then use the flush trim bit to trim the edge exactly to the face.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Whenever you use a router, remember to take light passes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "( Source )", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/49/rob", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Another option that I haven't tried is to clamp another floorboard to it, offset by 1/4\" and go along the edge with a flush-trim router bit.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Update: I have now tried this and it is easy and works like a charm.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I bought a cheap small router (the best selling one on Amazon, £40) and a pattern bit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A pattern bit is the same as a flush cut bit but the bearing is near the router instead of away from it..", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can use either in this case.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Put the boards together on their edges in the floor, then tilt them so they are offset by the desired amount.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Clamp them on the top.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then turn them over and get someone to hold them steady and cut!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have a workbench or something then use that obviously, but I don't.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The bit I got wasn't long enough to do the full depth (20 mm) but the router could easily have handled it if it could.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But anyway once you have cut half the depth you can just unclamp the boards and cut again using the already cut part as the pattern.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As Kromster says, if you need to cut more than a few mm use a jigsaw to do a rough cut first.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I didn't need to in my case because the timber merchants I found cut it to width for me.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/4394/Timmmm", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Before I had a table saw (and I had misplaced my old circular saw in a move), I used a clamped down straightedge and a jigsaw* to cut the edge of a piece of plywood.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The edge was pretty rough, and would have needed some work with a sanding block or hand plane if I had been using it for something fancier than a garden cold frame, but it was a $30 tool that was at hand, rather than a (more dangerous) $40 tool I didn't have.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Best answer, as others have noted, is a table saw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "*", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The hand tool, not", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the table mounted tool also known as a scroll saw)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/4404/Steve", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Table saw or circular saw.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If you're using a circular saw you can either use a straight edge, or use the gauge that is engraved into the base of your saw, provided there is one.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just adjust the depth of your blade to barely come out of your piece, move your saw over on the piece of wood till the 1/2\" notch is lined up with the edge, clamp down on the base with your thumb and forefinger, and rip away.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/4397/Squatting Dog ", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "I have a small 20\" x 24\" x 1\" pine board that happens to be 1/4\" to 1/2\" too wide for my needs -- the 20\" side needs to be more like 19.7\". What's the easiest/cleanest way for a beginner like me to shave this off? Would running a planer across the side work? Or would it work to take it off with a circular saw?", "title": "Easiest way for a beginner to reduce a pine board's width by 1/2\"?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<technique><tools>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1559", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/648/fred" }

[ [ "Table saw or circular saw are recommended for beginners wanting to reduce a pine board's width by 1/2\". Using a router is another option. It is possible to use a hand saw but that takes more practice.", "A table saw would be ideal but a circular saw would work. You could use a hand saw. Another solution is to use a router." ] ]

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[ [ "A table saw would be ideal but a circular saw would work.", "You could use a hand saw.", " Another solution is to use a router." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I would use a 1\" diameter straight cutting bit on a router table to make the main compartment body.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You'll have to raise it up into the workpiece to avoid having an open end on the compartment though.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For the slot, you can just use a slot cutting bit or set with a bearing guide to follow the edge around.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If you think you'll have clearance issues with the bearing and nut, you could always get a top-bearing slot cutter instead.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/38/Doresoom", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This could be easily cut with a T-Slot Router bit", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/11/Steven", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I did a little search and found ISCAR has a set of T bits that can cut slots from 2mm - 5mm.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The cutting end can be removed and replaced with different thickness cutters giving you the option to have many different sized slots with one bit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Though after further looking it is really designed for metal cutting, it might work.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "http://www.iscar.com/Products.aspx/CountryID/1/ProductId/10155", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I've seen several others and most seem to be for cutting metal and none seem very cheap.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another option might be to use an angled router bit like those for dovetails.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Then you can make a piece like a wedge and slide it in.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It looks almost like it would require a Dremel tool", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The slot that holds the compartment cover looks too narrow to be cut by any router bit that I've seen, and I agree that something like a Dremel tool with a fine saw blade could do the trick.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another way to approach the problem is to remove the back of the board, form the slot, and then replace the back: Rout the compartment.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Slice the back of the board off with a band saw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Rout out the area around the compartment using a bit depth that matches the slot width.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Glue the back of the board back on.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I know this might sound like a crazy idea, but if you have a good sharp resaw blade in the bandsaw the glue joint practically disappears.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "People who aren't looking for it will never notice.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/492/Caleb", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "They probably used a small slotting bit in a router table, or something similar.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Of course there's nothing that requires using that particular compartment design...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/91/keshlam", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I'm making a peg cribbage board and want to make a peg compartment with a sliding door. It looks almost like it would require a Dremel tool, but was wondering if anyone has any techniques for accomplishing the task.", "title": "How can I make this cribbage board peg compartment?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<technique>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1570", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/652/Troy" }

[ [ "Use a 1\" diameter straight cutting bit on a router table to make the main compartment body of the cribbage peg board. Alternatively, a Dremel tool is recommended. A slot cutting tool is recommended for the slots.", "A router bit is widely recommended. However, a dremel tool with a fine saw blade may be the best option." ] ]

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[ [ "A router bit is widely recommended.", "A dremel tool with a fine saw blade may be the best option." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Not a direct answer to your question but thought I'd add that if you can find a screw of suitable overall form", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but it's unfortunately not self-tapping", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you can modify them so that they are.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Any screw can be modified to make it self-tapping, and the process is surprisingly easy.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "All that's required is to create clearance and effectively a cutting edge, or more than one, and the existing threading takes care of the rest (just as it does on manufactured self-tapping screws).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This sounds like a lot of work but", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it can be a very quick operation, literally a few seconds per screw at fastest.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So I'll concentrate on the fast-and-dirty method instead of those that create a groove similar to that seen on many commercial types.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Grip your screw in gloved fingers or pliers (pad jaws to prevent crushing the threads) and hold it against a grinder or belt sander to create one flat face on it, approximately 1/3 of the way up the threads.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ideally it should retain its original point, looking something like this when you're done: Bingo, your screw has just become self-tapping.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/243/Graphus", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The important parts are to have self-tapping screws (unless you want to do a little predrilling before using the screws, not recommended) and having a flat surface on the bottom of the head.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Depending on what you expect it to need to bear, most screws would handle this fairly well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, the Kreg pocket hole screws are HARD.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Your average deck screw is very soft in comparison.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I accidentally hit one with my biscuit joiner and totaled the blade.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It also made a terrible racket and barely touched the screw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So that would be the biggest difference between them and some other screw you would likely use that looks similar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "From what I can see of the pocket screws and their intended purpose you can find similar properties in screws that have pan or truss like heads.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Basically a wide head with a flat bottom.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also get screws with washer heads.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I ended getting screws advertised as Particle Board screws.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They had a washer head and looked similar to this.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The ones I purchased were threaded all the way unlike typical pocket screws.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is also important to use self tapping / type-17 screws.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Like Doresoom points out:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's a huge pain to drill a pilot hole at the same angle", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would still be curious to know of any other ideas people have.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I suppose you could also just purchase washers which you could partner with other screws but that would be a costly venture.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've made several rough projects where, just for practice, I used pocket screws, including a couple sawhorses, a little outside bench for taking off shoes, and my own workbench.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Each time, I actually just used regular drywall screws instead of the Kreg screws, for convenience and (a very little bit of) money saving -- not because they're at all the right screws.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One thing I really had to do with the drywall screws that I wouldn't have had to do with the right screws was to pull the joint very tightly together before screwing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is because the pressure on the screw to start tapping wants to push the joint apart -- even with a real Kreg screw.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But then, the threads of a drywall screw run all the way to the head, so the threads near the head grab the first board, and don't let it pull snug against the second board.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is why Kreg screws have the partially unthreaded shank; that unthreaded part slips right through the first board, so the joint pulls snug.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In summary, for a rough project like your workbench, you can use any screw that fits if you're willing to clamp the joint very tightly before screwing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And while the self-tapping feature and wide washer on Kreg screws are very nice features, the one feature I would really look for if I couldn't find Kreg screws is that partially unthreaded shank.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1863/Mike", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I know this is an old question, but I recently had to solve this problem myself, so maybe I can help someone who finds this later.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I used the SPAX screws, 1-1/4\" Long for 3/4\" stock.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They are REAR PANEL screws, and they have a 3/8\" head.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "$3 for a box of 30, and it took me about 15 mins to modify them all.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Not great time-wise, but batching them out helps, and it works in a pinch.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I modified them in two stages:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "First took them to the bench grinder and ground a flat in the first couple threads as mentioned here: *", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then I chucked them in my mini lathe (but probably would have been faster chucking them in a drill), and ran them against a rotary tool with a mounted grinding wheel of larger diameter then the screw head (3/4\" in my case) and ground the first few threads off to make the clearance on the shaft.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/7463/KW Daily", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "So I borrowed a Kreg jig from a friend and was using some scrap 2x4's to work on the Community Project: Lets build a workbench! . Unfortunately I came to an impasse. I went to 3 local hardware stores on none of them carried \"pocket screws\" when I asked for them by that name. Sure I can order the genuine article from the Kreg website but I am more interested in what other hardware alternatives are there to pocket screws?", "title": "What alternatives are there for pocket screws?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<screws><community-project>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/1708", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt" }

[ [ "With regard to pocket screws and their intended purpose, you can find similar properties in screws that have pan or truss like heads. You can also get screws with washer heads. The important parts are to have self-tapping screws (unless you want to do a little predrilling before using the screws, not recommended) and having a flat surface on the bottom of the head. ", "The important features to find are a self-tapping thread and a flat bottom to the screw head. Other screws with pan or truss heads may be suitable. Screws with washer heads are also available. Washers could be paired with other screws but may be more expensive." ] ]

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[ [ "The important features to find are a self-tapping thread and a flat bottom to the screw head. Other screws with pan or truss heads may be suitable. Screws with washer heads are also available.", "Washers could be paired with other screws but may be more expensive." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "The usual way to do this I think would be to use the correct bit in a router, but it could also be done using a suitable cutter chucked up in a drill.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If using a drill ideally it will be in a drill stand for accuracy and repeatability, or a drill press will be used.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Round-nosed router bit: [ Source ] 'Rotary file' or burr for drills: [ Source ]", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's a little unconventional but an alternative if using a drill or drill press is to use a ball-headed grinding bit.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I use one of these myself on very splinter-prone woods to form a countersink for screw heads: The above image shows the diamond-coated and abrasive stone versions.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 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"label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so the stroke of the drill press completes at the appropriate hole depth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I used this method to make a marble \"game\" for my children.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Each child starts with three marbles on a board, throughout the course of the day if they misbehave they lose a marble.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "At the end of they day the need to have one marble to \"pay\" for dessert.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's a lot of fun for me, I'm not sure they like it too much...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1112/popdan", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There are various ball-end cutters available, but balls or ball-shapes also fit into cylindrical or conical holes (and cylindrical holes with flat or conical bottoms) more easily achieved with a \"normal\" twist drill bit, a center drill, or a countersink.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Depends what you want, or how much function is important .vs.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the way one or the other looks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You will want a drill press (or a CNC Router) to maintain consistent depth (the router might also maintain spacing for you.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/3334/Ecnerwal", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Perhaps not as cool as the other ideas you could always have this done in two pieces as well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could do this with two boards and a basic drill.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Top board", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you could drill straight thru.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Use some sacrificial wood beneath to reduce tear out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then glue that to a normal board below to give the overall project some size.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Be sure to clean glue that would come out from the holes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This could add a nice appeal if you use two different coloured woods.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Only obvious downside is that you would not have curved recesses with this method.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Single tool suggestion", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A traditional approach for this would be to use something like a spoon bit.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Image from LeeValley Tools To prove my point the product description from the page.... One, it will bore a hole with a round bottom .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This allows maximum possible blind hole depth in a chair leg to receive a stretcher with no chance of a brad point or spur breaking through.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you do plan on using these the minor con about this.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Working with them you need to remove the bit to periodically clear debris.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This should only be considered a minor hassle.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, since they have do not have a central spur or point, they can be hard to get properly positioned.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "With frequent use its not so hard but making a small pilot hole certainly helps.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "One other option is a simple bowl gouge .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/4904/Codeman", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I am making my own wooden board game. The game pieces have ball-shaped bases. I want them to move around the board and rest in small indentations. Something like this: What kind of tools and techniques should I use?", "title": "Making a small indent/crevice/depression for a ball", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<technique><tools>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/2349", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "S0: The usual way to do this I think would be to use the correct bit in a router, but it could also be done using a suitable cutter chucked up in a drill. If using a drill ideally it will be in a drill stand for accuracy and repeatability, or a drill press will be used. A forstner drill bit sized smaller than the game balls in a drill press would be another option. There are various ball-end cutters available, but balls or ball-shapes also fit into cylindrical or conical holes (and cylindrical holes with flat or conical bottoms) more easily achieved with a \"normal\" twist drill bit, a center drill, or a countersink. A traditional approach for this would be to use something like a spoon bit or a simple bowl gouge.", "A router and suitable bit is recommended. Otherwise, a number of bits are suitable, including a forstner bit, , ball-headed grinding bit or cutter, or spoon bit. A drill press is also advisable for accuracy. Another option is a bowl gouge." ] ]

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[ [ "Use the correct bit in a router or a cutter in a drill.", "A forstner bit is recommended. A drill press would give better accuracy.", "Drill press and ball-headed grinding bit.", "Spoon bit.", "Bowl gouge." ] ]

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[ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "With epoxy in particular you do want to be quite sure of the position of your 2x6 since moving it would be somewhat difficult :-)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/243/Graphus", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you have a hammer drill, then use tapcon.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If you don't, then you're going to have to buy or rent tools anyway, and the decision isn't clear.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Cost is largely a wash if you don't already have the appropriate tools for one or the other.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Time is different, though.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Drilling holes and then screwing in screws is much more time consuming than simply 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drill bit to drill significantly more quickly and easily.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Chances are good that a cheap drill will have difficulty driving the concrete screw in, though.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Again, a strong drill or a hammer drill improves the experience here, but isn't necessary.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you use the hex-head screws you can use a socket set to drive them in, and again is a cheaper option to buying a new drill if you aren't doing very many of them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "With nails the work goes very quickly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The powder actuated nailer isn't terribly expensive to buy or rent (cheaper than the hammer drill) but the consumables (powder and nails) are more expensive than the screws per fastener.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, you can't beat the speed you can attach something with.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you're doing many fasteners and don't have a hammer drill, being able to nail in the boards quickly allows you to move forward in your project.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Nails can cause problems, particularly in substandard concrete.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If the concrete is soft, or has evidence of spalling or a lot of cracking, you should probably shy away from nails.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You also have to make some decisions in the blind - without knowing how hard the concrete is you have to try a few different size powder charges to find the one that drives the nail to the correct depth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And, again, if you believe there's a good chance someone will want to undo what you've done, screws can be slightly more forgiving in terms of removing them from the concrete and using that area in other ways.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Nails are hardly a deal breaker, but they can complicate removal later.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/235/Adam Davis", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you want the wood to be mounted permanently you can use a ramset and wood fastening bolts.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Pretty cheap and extremely fast.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Its like shooting a gun, bam! bam! bam!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You're done.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you value your money much more than your time, I would use ordinary masonry anchors because that will be the cheapest option.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/306/Treow Wyrhta", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "They have drill bits you can use in a regular drill for concrete.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Not expensive at all.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then buy some cut nails and tie wire.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The bit should be slightly smaller than the cut nail.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Drill the hole through the board into the concrete and then cut yourself a piece of wire.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Stick the wire in the hole", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so you have extra coming out like a couple inches.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then drive the cut nail and it won't come out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Good Luck!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1106/John S", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I am adding shelves to my basement and I need to mount 2x6 to basement concrete. I asked one of Home Depot folks and he suggested to use Tapcon as the most optimal option. He explained that a concrete nailer could be much more expensive. I expect Tapcon screws are my lowest cost option. I wanted to post my question here and learn about my options. Are there any other easier and cost effective options for mounting a 2x6 to concrete?", "title": "Easy options to mount a 2x6 to concrete", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<technique><tool-selection><nailing><fasteners>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/3058", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1519/Allan Xu" }

[ [ "S1: Tapcon screws will be your easiest and cheapest means to mount a 2x6 to a concrete floor, by far. If you want the wood to be mounted permanently you can use a ramset and wood fastening bolts. You could also use concrete expansion anchors too. I'm not sure if this is cheaper in the long term but consider using adhesive, it's certainly the easiest option since you just apply, press the board into position and wait for the glue to cure. ", "Tapcon screws and a hammer drill would be the cheapest option. Other options include cut nails and tie wire; concrete expansion anchors; a ramset and wood-fastening bolts; and even adhesive." ] ]

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[ [ "Tapcon screws and a hammer drill would be the cheapest option.", "Cut nails and tie wire.", "Concrete expansion anchors may be suitable.", "A ramset and wood fastening bolts would be a permanent mounting option.", "Adhesive could be an easy option." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Ashler's answer is the simplest and cheapest way to get holes the same depth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But as an extra there are bit collars that can be put on the bits which will enforce exact depth stops.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/27/bowlturner", "score": 44 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A lot of people drill a hole through a suitable length of wood dowel (or small square cross section) and use that as a stop-collar on the drill.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Example", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also just use an external chunk of wood Example One benefit of both these", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "is you don't need an Allen key and can very quickly swap back and forth between two or more different depths (useful for e.g. dowelling)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Unlike some pieces of tape or rubber/plastic grommets, they can't be pushed out of position by overenthusiastic pressure.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/158/RedGrittyBrick", "score": 39 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The simplest means is to place a tab of masking tape on the drill bit at the desired depth.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "When the spinning tab lowers to the surface of the wood and sweeps away the wood chips, stop.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1821/Ashlar", "score": 27 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You can also adjust your drill press table to be at the desired depth when the drill reaches the end of it's stroke.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1112/popdan", "score": 22 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Tape is what I would have suggested and continue to use but", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "if you wanted something a little more robust my suggestion would be depth stop collars /nuts", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Image from AliExpress", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Easily removed off the bits and adjustable as well", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "which tape would not be as much.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt", "score": 18 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "if this is not a big project and you're just trying to get very close sized holes..", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(maybe you don't want to punch through the other side),", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "i've used electrical tape on the drill bit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "just tape above the depth you want to stop.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "when you hit the tape... stop...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1929/dave", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "My drill press doesn't have a \"stop\". How do I make a drill hole the same depth every time?", "title": "How do I make a drill hole the same depth every time?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<technique><power-tools><drilling><drill-bits>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/3384", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1861/NipFu" }

[ [ "A lot of people drill a hole through a suitable length of wood dowel (or small square cross section) and use that as a stop-collar on the drill. The simplest means is to place a tab of masking tape on the drill bit at the desired depth. You can also adjust your drill press table to be at the desired depth when the drill reaches the end of it's stroke.", "The simplest means is to place a tab of masking tape on the drill bit at the desired depth. You could drill a hole through a suitable length of wood dowel (or small square cross section) and use that as a stop-collar on the drill. Alternatively, you could also adjust your drill press table to be at the desired depth when the drill reaches the end of it's stroke." ] ]

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[ [ "Drill a hole through a suitable length of wood dowel (or small square cross section) and use that as a stop-collar on the drill.", "The simplest means is to place a tab of masking tape on the drill bit at the desired depth.", "You can also adjust your drill press table to be at the desired depth when the drill reaches the end of it's stroke." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Bio fuel briquettes / fire logs for campfire / woodstove would be a simple suggestion outside of compost.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "When it comes to compost you cannot use too much and also heed my warning below.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The gist of the solutions our there are to take sawdust and wood pulp mixing it with water and compressing it as much as possible.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Small containers work best where you can have some holes to let the water out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Best approach would involve some sort of press", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but I have seen success just using large amounts of weight.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": 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"label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Other things like treated wood should be avoided as well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some woods are known irritants and allergens.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This cannot be stressed enough", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so you just need to be careful.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A related question on this subject:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "How should I dispose of sawdust safely?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I have used sawdust as filler in my yard to curtail erosion.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 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I had not thought of was to list it on craigslist and see who is interested.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One result for listing", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it was a mushroom farmer who loved the stuff.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Only a few uses would consume the amount of sawdust I can generate when I'm cooking.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It appears that treated wood, some exotics and black walnut dust should be kept separate from agricultural and animal applications.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I found information that that black walnut trees secrete a poison called juglone as a natural defense to prevent other trees from growing in their proximity, so it should definitely be kept separate.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "( http://www.toolcrib.com/blog/2008/06/28-ways-to-recycle-and-reuse-sawdust-and-woodchips )", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1821/Ashlar", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I keep a plastic bag filled with sawdust to use as wood filler.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Mixing it with a little glue can provide a nice material to fill small cracks or defects.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/892/Gary Weissman", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "I find that the thing I make most in my shop is sawdust, I'm quite skilled at it. Much of my scraps and dust end up on a garbage truck and I am looking for a more earth friendly way to deal with it. I have tried composting the sawdust to use in gardens but it is very slow to decay and I am not certain how good it is as a fertilizer and soil enhancement. What alternatives are available to sending the stuff to a landfill?", "title": "What alternatives are there to throwing sawdust in the trash?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<sawdust>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/3392", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1821/Ashlar" }

[ [ "S1: If the saw dust doesn't have treated wood in it then it can be used as mulch, some plants like raspberry beds love saw dust. Saw dust can also be used as animal bedding, as a yard filler, to make fuel briquettes and as a wood filler.", "Suggested uses fro sawdust include making biofuel briquettes for fires and stoves; compost; mulch and plant bedding; ground filler; wood filler and animal bedding." ] ]

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[ [ "Bio fuel briquettes/fire logs for campfire/woodstove, or compost.", "Compost", "Filler in yard", "Mulch and plant bedding.", "Animal bedding.", "Wood filler." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "First, as Aloysius says above, you should stay away from the ends of the mortise during bulk removal.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "1/16 of an inch or 1-2mm should be sufficient.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now, when you have done a bunch of chopping, and you have chips clogging the mortise, you need to clear them out, as you said.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Use a bench chisel that is one \"size\" below your mortising chisel.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example, a 1/4 inch if you are doing a 3/8 inch mortise.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Guide the chisel with the thumb and forefinger of your non-dominant hand as you work it into the chips.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then, still lightly pinching the chisel, rest your non-dominant forefinger on the board and use it as fulcrum as you lever the waste out of the hole.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The chisel should not touch the end of the mortise if you do this correctly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/600/Mr. Kevin", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Don't lever.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Pare straight downward into the opening, taking it in multiple passes if necessary, and letting the chisel act as a wedge to do the work.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/91/keshlam", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Paul Sellers is a master craftsman, author of several books and some very good video tutorials.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "He does several on cutting mortises - this one probably being most relevant to this topic.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPBkO2chZxk", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I've learned a lot from watching his videos, still dont have the skill to implement the lessons very well as yet - very much a novice at this.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/1637/FreudianSlip", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Are you looking to use only hand tools?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have a router, this can get the majority of the mortise bottom flat with a flat bottom bit.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Then the corners will be easier to chisel out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A drill with a forstner bit can be used to accomplish this as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have a drill press, that would be ideal.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "There are also hollow chisel mortising attachments you can buy for drill presses that will make perfectly square mortises, and many woodoworkers will \"drag\" this along the bottom to achieve a relatively flat mortise bottom.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "If you want to use only hand tools, a router plane would be capable of achieving this, coming from both directions to get into the corners.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/2753/Jacob Edmond", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Borrowing from my own answer about this very topic : Auger Bits Whether you are going for traditional techniques or powered/hand hybrid auger bits would be a tool of choice for this.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Using auger bits that are the exact width of you hole you are trying to make, in a brace and bit or drill, you can easily remove waste and not have to worry about going \"outside the lines\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Stagger the holes and you will get a similar shape like that of the ones you have pictured. From Chris' Project Page As you can see from the above image (mortise in a workbench)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "most of the wood was removed with auger bit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The screw tip and the shape help to naturally create straight holes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'm really looking for a technique which allows me to reliably clear the debris without risking damage Be careful when/if you are exiting out the other side.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "To mitigate damage you can Used waste/scrap wood (clamp well) Count", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the rotations it takes until the screw (eye) just shows proud on the other side (A Roy Underhill suggestion).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Mark", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the depth of your bits using masking tape.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Feel for the screw/eye coming out", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most of those suggestions will work in tandem.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This way you can turn the work over and have cleaner edges on the outside.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/128/Matt", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I've watched a couple of videos of making mortises. What technique should I use to remove (bulk) waste from the hole without damaging the ends of the mortise hole? Clearly levering against them will bruise or dent the wood. I'm really looking for a technique which allows me to reliably clear the debris without risking damage. I'm especially looking for answers more specific than \"be careful\". Edit: I'm not talking about the paring stage, I'm talking about bulk waste removal.", "title": "How to avoid damaging the ends of mortise holes when chiseling?", "forum": "woodworking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<chisel><mortise-and-tenon>", "link": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/questions/4723", "author": "woodworking.stackexchange.com/users/2557/James Youngman" }

[ [ "to avoid damaging the ends of mortise holes when chiseling you can use a bench chisel one size below the mortising chisel. A router will certainly be a big help as would a forstner bit. There are also hollow chisel mortising attachments fro drill presses. If using only hand tools, a router plane would be able to do it.", "When using chisels, stay away from the edges during bulk removal in a mortice. Use a bench chisel one size below your mortising chisel. Don't lever. Pare straight downward into the opening, taking it in multiple passes if necessary, and letting the chisel act as a wedge to do the work. A router can get the majority of the mortise bottom flat with a flat bottom bit. A drill with a forstner bit can be used to accomplish this as well. A drill press would be ideal. Hollow chisel mortising attachments for drill presses make perfectly square mortises, and many woodworkers \"drag\" this along the bottom to achieve a relatively flat mortise bottom. If you want to use only hand tools, a router plane would be capable of achieving this, coming from both directions to get into the corners." ] ]

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[ [ "Stay away from the edges during bulk removal in a mortice.", "Use a bench chisel one size below your mortising chisel.", "Don't lever. Pare straight downward into the opening, taking it in multiple passes if necessary, and letting the chisel act as a wedge to do the work. ", "A router can get the majority of the mortise bottom flat with a flat bottom bit. ", "A drill with a forstner bit can be used to accomplish this as well. A drill press would be ideal. Hollow chisel mortising attachments for drill presses make perfectly square mortises, and many woodworkers \"drag\" this along the bottom to achieve a relatively flat mortise bottom.", " If you want to use only hand tools, a router plane would be capable of achieving this, coming from both directions to get into the corners." ] ]

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I can track one that way.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Usually the reminder of where it was is enough, since most of our songs are short (3min or under).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For longer songs I would stop at the first problem that I want to address now, which might not be the first problem to occur.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/480/Monica Cellio", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A small idea from one who doesn't conduct, but records a lot.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I've sat through plenty recordings checking the scores whilst recording.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Always make the note on that section/instrument that has the problem.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Write only on the top of the page, if it's a problem for the whole orchestra.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Make your own system of terminology.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A circle can mean dynamic problem, a box can mean rhythmic problem, triangle is something something.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Assuming your score is on off-white paper printed with black (possibly laser) use a green or red (if you're colorblind, they are still the same) marker or pencil, so it sticks in the eye on page turn.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I use a pen cause", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "once recorded I don't really need the score anymore, but if you need it for the next day, you might want to go home and erase the points.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One note about recording: it doesn't help to start recording when you notice something.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Record the WHOLE rehearsal and listen to it when you get home.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Looking at the score and seeing your points a couple of hours later, will give you a good idea of what you heard and what they actually played.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2241/Thomas Bryla", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've seen conductors mark trouble spots with Post-It flags, but haven't tried this myself.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Yet. :-)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2229/SarekOfVulcan", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "As a mostly untrained conductor, one problem I've always had is keeping track of problems with a piece as we work through it. Something will stick out and I'll want to go back, but all I could manage was a slash or other simple mark that isn't enough information to fully recall the issue. Is there a common method for recording musical issues for later correction?", "title": "Keeping track of problems during rehearsals", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<conducting><rehearsal><practice>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/25", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/41/derekerdmann" }

[ [ "S0: I would say that the best way is to try to go through the whole piece at least once, marking each issue to address with a small but noticeable sign in the conductor's score (I would recommend a circle), so that later you can study each of them by its own, and with the proper musicians. Always make the note on that section/instrument that has the problem. For longer songs, stop at the first problem you want to address at the time, which might not be the first problem to occur. When you're really in doubt, I would definitely try to record the performance and listen to it again when you can totally concentrate on it. Keep a small personal recorder on you, with a one-button start-stop interface, and an external mic attached to your shirt collar. Alternatively, if you can find someone who'd be interested, get an assistant conductor who can stand near you and take notes.", "To note a musical issue, you could either record the performace and use an external microphone to add comments, or you could write notes on the scores, using symbols/notes/post it notes, possible stoping conducting breifly, or use an assistant to take notes." ] ]

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[ [ "To note a musical issue, you could stop conduction, write a note, use signs, your finger, or post it notes on the relevant position", "Stop the performance at the issue you want to address", "Record the whole performance, use an external mic and listen after ", "Alternatively: if you can find someone who'd be interested, get an assistant conductor who can stand near you and take notes." ] ]

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places where the time signature is constantly changing it's because the player wants to extend a repeated phrase by an odd amount", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so they'll just stick the notes in the phrase and change the time signature bar to bar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As a practical example, suppose you have a phrase of nine quavers, grouped 3 3 3.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One way often used by prog rockers is to alter one group to be different lengths in a passage(let's use the last group here), so perhaps it would go 333,336,333,332.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In time signature terms", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "what you would have there is 9/8,12/8,9/8,8/8, It doesn't make sense to define the 8/8 bar as 4/4 because it breaks the pattern.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The second way is considering the feel", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is where 3/4 and 6/8 commonly differ.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As you may know 3/4 is counted in duplets or 1+2+3+(3 groups of 2), whereas 6/8 is counted in triplets or 1+a2+a(2 groups of 3)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The same can be applied to 4/4 and 8/8, where the difference is that 4/4 is counted 1+2+3+4+(or 4 groups of 2) but 8/8 can be grouped as (3 3 2),(3 2 3) or (2 3 3)in", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the example of 332 this would be counted 1+a 2+a", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "3", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "+ You could arguably use 4/4, but in this case 8/8 suggests the feel better. Also for extra fun, here is my favourite example on 8/8 time signatures", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/6629/Alexander Troup", "score": 13 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is one commonly-used time signature that is just wrong.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "6/8 literally means that there are six beats in the measure, and an eighth note gets one beat.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Almost always there are two beats in the measure and", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "a dotted quarter note gets one beat.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But there is no readable way to write that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "2/(8/3)?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "2/2.666?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/113/Mark Lutton", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In 4/4 time, the concept of pulse is assigned to the quarter note beat.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, in 8/8 time, which would seem to be similar, the sense of pulse is completely open-ended.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Often time signatures in 8 have a dotted quarter note pulse, such as 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, but in a time signature like 8/8, which is not historically used, the composer is free to subdivide as they choose.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This could technically be any variation of 3+3+2.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Basically, the difference is in the subdivision.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/85/cotroxell", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As an arranger, I have once used 8/8 as a time signature.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I wanted the performance to emphasise the nature of the quaver as the pulse, while recognising that the melody was easier to recognise as 4/4 than 4/8, thus preserving its legato style.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "8/8 also led to a saner tempo marking...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/647/Iain Hallam", "score": 4 } } ]

{ "question": "These days I pretty much play everything by ear, but was originally trained in strathspey and reel violin so realise I should know the answer to this, but I can't remember what, if any, the practical differences were. Is there any difference between a score marked 4/4 and one marked 8/8? Or is that sort of thing only useful to indicate a time signature change within a piece of music?", "title": "Is there any real-world difference between time signatures such as 4/4 and 8/8?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<time-signatures>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/568", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/104/Doktor Mayhem" }

[ [ "The difference is less in the strict timing and more in the feel or pulse of the music. iin 4/4 time, the composer imagines the measure divided into four beats, while in 8/8 time, the composer imagines the measure divided into eight beats. ", "In 4/4 time, the composer imagines the measure divided into four beats, while in 8/8 time, the composer imagines the measure divided into eight beats. The difference is less in the strict timing and more in the feel or pulse of the music. " ] ]

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[ [ "In 4/4 time, the composer imagines the measure divided into four beats, while in 8/8 time, the composer imagines the measure divided into eight beats. The difference is less in the strict timing and more in the feel or pulse of the music. " ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "First, sound is perceived when things bump around in your ear, which is generally caused by air bumping around.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Moving your pick through the air therefore causes sound, and striking the strings is amplified by the guitar, creating even more sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Thus, pick sounds are unavoidable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That said, there are various things you can do to lessen the sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One is your type of pick.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A harder, thicker pick will create more sound, so you could choose a thinner and/or softer one.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "(As Lennart notes below, the opposite may be true for acoustic guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It also depends how you play.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Picks are cheap, so get a few and experiment!)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also hold the pick more loosely, so that your fingers absorb some of the impact when the pick hits the strings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Picking on an angle and drawing the pick across the strings will also create more pick sounds; the less the pick is in contact with the strings, the less sound it makes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "And of course, you can just play softer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Don't hit the strings so hard :", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "P.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "On the other hand, the behavior you describe in the question comments is caused by striking too softly or not following through.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You want a smooth, continuous motion through the strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "While it's impossible to avoid entirely, try to avoid the inconsistent motion caused by the strings impeding your strumming.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "This just takes practice, and a strong wrist.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It sounds like you're playing chords by plucking strings one at a time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Unless you're playing arpeggios, that's not the best way to do it:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try strumming them all in a row, in a fluid motion.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep in mind that some pick noise is inevitable, even desirable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the studio, I do everything I can to emphasize incidental noises like the pick hitting the strings, the noises made by the flautist clicking the keys, or the vocalist inhaling before singing a line.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's what makes music sound human and relatable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Unless you're getting a truly horrifically loud series of clicks when playing, don't worry about it too much.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Listen to other players, and you'll hear that, to a point, this is normal and natural.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, lighter nylon picks (like the ones put out by Clayton, for example) can mitigate this, as can lighter strings (although those would reduce the volume the strings produce, I think).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "There are also hybrid silk/steel strings that can give you a softer sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(I'm guessing you're playing guitar with steel strings; classical guitars with nylon strings are generally not played with a plectrum.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Like Matthew wrote in his answer , hold the pick more softly and play more gently and subtly.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "You'll have a better dynamic range, a less percussive sound, and you'll have better control over your instrument.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You also ask about playing without a pick.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "Sure, you can do that, but you'll be playing what's known as fingerstyle playing, a very different sort of music than strummed guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You'll also be wearing down the fingernails on your strumming hand, so you'll want to prepare for that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/59/Goodbye Stack Exchange", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Beyond what is said, there's pick angle.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I tend to get more of the click when I play with the pick hitting parallel to the string, so I try to hit with a little bit of an angle.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another trick is compression.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "My Boss CS3 has knobs for attack and sustain, and by turning down the attack, you'll control that picky pop a little.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Plus, of course, legato.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There's lots that'll tell you more here, including listening to Satriani, but in a nutshell, if you pick once and do lots with hammer-ons and pull offs, you will get a much smoother attack with little of the pick sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But, even with these techniques, you want to play around, try to get dynamics.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], 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apoyando stroke.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Learn the rest stroke , where your fingertip grazes the string before the nail hits it and comes to rest on the next string.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is the key to that sweet, sweet sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try plucking closer to the middle of the string (away from the bridge).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But there's a beyond that, too.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For want of a better name, let's call it the Albert King soft-shoe .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "After you can do an apoyando with the thumb, Do a strum with the thumb!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you \"brush\" the strings with the flesh (no nail) of your fingers, you can summon sounds from the strings with almost zero attack .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It almost sounds like a synthesized clarinet.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I use Thomastik Nickel Flats in an obscenely heavy gauge.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This cuts even more exraneous upper harmonics (while paradoxically making it easier to play harmonics).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And the flat wrapping means I can play slides all the way across the neck with none of that scritcha-scratcha noise.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1344/luser droog", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Accuracy!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "When I play a chord, after my pick triggers one string it then falls against the next string causing a clashing noise which kind of irritates me.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you want to avoid that sound, you should avoid your pick hitting that final string.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Either by stopping the pick before it reaches the unwanted string, or by lifting your picking hand away from the strings, so the pick passes over the unwanted string without touching it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Practice this slowly, then gradually work up your speed.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Precise plectrum work requires a lot of practice, but it's essential for many styles of playing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1252/slim", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "When I play the guitar (electric with steel strings), I can hear the noise of the pick clashing against the steel strings. When I play a chord, after my pick triggers one string it then falls against the next string causing a clashing noise which kind of irritates me. Can I use the pick without that noise or should I play chords with my hands instead? Is it the pick, my technique of holding the pick or does it have something to do with how I strike?", "title": "How can I prevent the noise my guitar pick makes?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<electric-guitar><noise><picks>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/624", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/297/Tamara Wijsman" }

[ [ "Playing with fingers avoids the problem of pick noise on the guitar. Otherwise, go for a lighter nylon pick and hold the pick more loosely and play more gently. Avoiding pick noise takes practice and a strong wrist. ", "Experiment with picks. A heavier pick may make more sound than a light one. Experiment with how you hold the pick and hold it more gently. Practice picking and strumming more smoothly. Develop accuracy. Experiment with fingerstyle playing - without a pick." ] ]

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[ [ "Experiment with picks. A heavier pick may make more sound than a light one.", "Accuracy.", "Experiment with how you hold the pick and hold it more gently.", "Practice picking and strumming more smoothly.", "Experiment with fingerstyle playing - without a pick." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "If you actually write out \"C major\" and \"C minor\", then there's no need to further distinguish them via capitalization; your meaning is already clear.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "So I agree with Raskolnikov in the comments that \"C/c\" is useful when you drop \"major/minor\" altogether.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, to make it more clear, I usually use and see used \"C\" (or rarely \"CM\") for the major and \"Cm\" for the minor.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I still see it applied for modes in chord notations, and it echoes the use of the distinction of M/m for Maximum and minimum in mathematical shorthand.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It might be a kind of political correctness: all modes are created equal, they should not be typographically discriminated.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "None of them should have an initial uppercase when others have only lowercases, c minor is as respectable as A Major, and there are other scales and modes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A related question is do you use a uppercase or a lowercase \"d\" with Bach's Toccata in Dorian mode BWV 538?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most recent recordings do not respect Dorian as a mode, they only present it as a surname, like a dedication: Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538 \"Dorian\" Perhaps one will someday ask : Who was Dorian?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And who was she to J.-S. Bach?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/48/ogerard", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As suggested in my comment on the question, it seems to be a German key naming convention.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you look at http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-Moll they call it \"c-Moll\" (note lowercase) or \"c\" (note lowercase) or \"Cm\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In contrast: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-Dur is called \"C-Dur\" (note uppercase) or \"C\" (note uppercase).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In other words: c-Moll vs C-Dur or c vs C or Cm vs C. That would suggest the convention is still alive in Germany (and was possibly always considered the \"German style\")", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/306/James Tauber", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Most answers address the major/minor capitalization, but there's one vital reason, not yet discussed in this thread, for always capitalizing the tonic: Imagine", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "we're talking about the key of \"a minor.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "\" If we don't capitalize that tonic, a certain subset of readers are destined to have some confusion (however momentary) when they read: With the appearance of a minor, the sound of a minor triad is no longer unexpected.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As such, we capitalize the tonic A, even if it's in minor, to prevent any confusion between the tonic pitch \"A\" and the indefinite article \"a\": With the appearance of A minor, the sound of a minor triad is no longer unexpected.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/21766/Richard", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I think it comes from the German practice as well, since German musicians were quite the standard-setters up to the 19th century.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That said, even though it's implied in the 'shorthand' notation that C represents a major and c a minor chord, I prefer to use C and Cm when writing, for absolute clarity.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The 'shorthand' notation, however, still pops here and there, when space is limited (e.g., when picking patch/combo names to save to my keyboard).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/518/Gustavo Mori", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In German songbooks it is still somewhat customary to write C and c for major and minor, respectively.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is somewhat annoying to accordionists who write C for a C bass note, c for a C major chord and cm for C minor (and c+em for Cmaj7 because there are only chord buttons for the former).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So the customary oom-pah accompaniment goes C c G c C c G c on accordion, with capital letters indicating single bass notes (in a lower octave) and lowercase letters indicating chords.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/42983/user42983", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "I was taught when I was young that minor key names should be written with the note in lowercase, as well as the word \"minor\". Nowadays on recordings, etc., I usually see both capitalized. What was the original reason for this rule, and why has it (apparently) fallen out of favor?", "title": "Capitalization of key names (C Minor vs. c minor)", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<theory><notation><key>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/877", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/23/Sophie Alpert" }

[ [ "If you actually write out \"C major\" and \"C minor\", then there's no need to further distinguish them via capitalization; your meaning is already clear. ", "If you write out \"C major\" and \"C minor\", then there's no need to further distinguish them via capitalization; your meaning is already clear. " ] ]

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[ [ "If you write out \"C major\" and \"C minor\", then there's no need to further distinguish them via capitalization; your meaning is already clear. " ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "It may be helpful to take out all of the consonants and sing through a song in Latin or Italian with only the vowels.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "For instance Dona nobis pacem would become oa oi ae.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That will allow you to focus more specifically on the vowel sounds without the consonants getting in the way or encouraging you to run to dipthongs.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/558/christinealittlebit", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Interesting question!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The only tip that springs to mind is to think of constantly renewing the vowel, so rather than thinking \"I'm singing a long oo,", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "here I go, ooooooooooooooooo\" it can be helpful to think of lots of tiny, pure oo's strung together.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(\"oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo\")", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You may also want to be aware of what your lips and tongue are doing during a long note, as if they change shape they will necessarily affect the vowel sound.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/30/Mich Sampson", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The easiest way to hold a pure vowel sound is to maintain mouth position.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Take, for instance, the 'O' sound of wrote.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is easy to close the jaw slightly to form the 't' and create a diphthong of the 'O' as in the phonetic o-oot.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Instead keep the jaw relaxed on the O sound and instead of closing the mouth, reach up with the tongue to softly lick the t sound from the top of the mouth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most deviations from pure vowel sounds occur when encountering the following consonant sound.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Emphasis on consonants can be avoided - even when we should have a diphthong.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try the word wild --- most people triphthong this to ooWah-eeeee-ald because of jaw position.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Instead, sing \"hhhhWahhhhhhhhh- eeld\" with very little movement of the jaw and just a small eeld with the tongue against the roof of the mouth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Start breathing before engaging the vocal chords to prevent a loud start that falls back in volume.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "We need not have the ooWah begin words that begin with W.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/5761/Roy", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "IMO, this is practice, practice, practice.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Go over the song phonetically, and speak each word on a single tone or in a speaking voice, properly pronouncing each vowel.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Always remember that note transitions are where your dipthongs and consonants should be placed, and it should happen as fast as still sounds natural.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now, that said, you imply that \"pure\" vowels equal \"Latin\" vowels.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is not necessarily the case; you can sing unelisioned vowels, and be consistent across an entire choir as to the color of each vowel, without the vowels having to be \"ah\", \"eh\", \"ee\", \"aw\", \"ooh\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Latin pronunciation is simply an easy, natural, dialect-neutral set of vowels that works for classical music in most languages.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/766/KeithS", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There are many techniques, and the answers so far are great, but I'll add another suggestion that works great for some folks: Modify the words mentally.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Instead of singing a-bout (which can lead to funny dipthongs), think of it phonetically as uh-bah-oot.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The vowel you're holding for a long time is close to \"ah\", and the \"oo\" from the u is more part of the final t sound than part of the previous vowel.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Eventually, you learn to make these kinds of modifications automatically.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/19344/Greg Jackson", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It is all about becoming conscious, with each syllable you sing, of the different positions and shapes of all the parts of your vocal apparatus: lips, tongue, soft pallate, and the placement of the tone in your head.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "And whether or not these positions are moving or changing during the production of the vowel.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(if they move or change while you make one vowel sound, this is what creates a dipthong.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The best way to learn this is to take lessons from a voice teacher or sing with a choir director who gives you feedback on your vowel production and shows you what you are doing wrong.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "The good news is that, with continued practice of good habits, this meticulous and constant self-examination and self-awareness of the changing positions of your lips and tongue, etc., eventually become second-nature and you no longer have to think about them constantly as you sing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "When singing in languages like Italian or Latin (which don't run to diphthongs the way English does), I sometimes find it hard to sing pure vowels, particularly when holding a note for a while. Should I attack this as an \"ear\" problem (and I need to listen to more music in these languages), or is there some vocal technique I can apply that will help?", "title": "How do I train myself to sing pure vowels?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<voice>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/928", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/480/Monica Cellio" }

[ [ "S3: The best way to learn pure vowel sounds this is to take lessons from a voice teacher or sing with a choir director who gives you feedback on your vowel production and shows you what you are doing wrong. It may be helpful to take out all of the consonants and sing through a song in Latin or Italian with only the vowels. Go over the song phonetically, and speak each word on a single tone or in a speaking voice, properly pronouncing each vowel. It is all about becoming conscious, with each syllable you sing, of the different positions and shapes of all the parts of your vocal apparatus: lips, tongue, soft pallate, and the placement of the tone in your head. It gets easier with practice.", "Exercises such as speaking through the song with focus on vowels or singing with vowel sounds only may help. Be aware of your mouth shape, lips, tongue, palate and placement of the tone in your head. Be aware of deviations in vowel sounds as you move towards a consonant. Take lessons." ] ]

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[ [ "Exercises such as speaking through the song with focus on vowels or singing with vowel sounds only may help.", "Be aware of your mouth shape, lips, tongue palate and placement of the tone in your head.", "Be aware of deviations in vowel sounds as you move towards a consonant.", "Take lessons." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "For classic guitar I recommend: The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Vol.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "1", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Vol.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "2 These were published in the early 1970s by the great virtuoso Christopher Parkening with Jack Marshall and David Brandon.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They are highly regarded by guitar teachers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The newest edition comes with a CD so you can hear what the lessons sound like when they are played correctly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "From the publisher's description: \"The method covers: rudiments of classical technique, note 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"So, a multimedia instructional program may be your best choice.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I recommend looking at Frederick Noad's books with CDs/DVDs.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "(He published his first multimedia instructional program in 1963, which came in the form of a book and weekly television program.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "See attached photo of my copy.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Today, you would probably do well to try Noad's updated text: http://www.amazon.com/Solo-Guitar-Playing-Book-Classical/dp/0825694000/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1310553812&sr=8-7 Noad's books are well-respected by many classical guitar teachers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, if you decide to ultimately take lessons, you may find the transition to be a smooth one.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/902/seanreads", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I havent looked at beginner books recently.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But I can offer a rule of thumb : A Real Classical Guitar Book will contain no tablature.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is very important to \"take the plunge\" and master staff notation.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The book I used and was very happy with was The Romero Method, by Celedonio Romero , but it looks like it's out of print. :(", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "There is a book by Son of Romero", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "that's probably worth checking out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(These guys were breaking into The Tonight Show, while Segovia was breaking into Carnegie Hall.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1344/luser droog", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The Aaron Shearer series of books ( link to Volume 1 ) are well-regarded standards.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "They were first published in the 1950s or 1960s and are still in print.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As one who is teaching himself to play classical guitar, I have found the following method books to be excellent.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They are in no order: Frederick Noad.", "label": 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Julio Sagreras.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Mel Bay Julio S. 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{ "question": "I've come across a lot of different series and 'methodologies' (Aaron Shearer, Mel Bay etc) books - and it's very confusing for the beginner when there's no teacher to guide him or her.", "title": "What are good beginner books to follow for classical guitar (self study or otherwise) ?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<learning><classical-guitar><books>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/992", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/112/talonx" }

[ [ "Good beginner books for classical guitar include Frederick Noad's books with CD/DVDs, The Romero Method by Celedonio Romero and the Aaron Shearer series.", "Books by Frederick Noad and Aaron Shearer are recommended, as well as The Romero Method, which is unfortunately out of print." ] ]

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[ [ "Books by Frederick Noad and Aaron Shearer are recommended, as well as The Romero Method, which is unfortunately out of print." ] ]

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Werner", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The pick type makes a great difference to me - if I'm chugging I'll use a fairly thick pick, but for speed I'll go for a 0.4 or 0.45 mm pick, and as new as possible...if it is worn you have to move it further to get the point of the pick past the string to return back across it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/104/Doktor Mayhem", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A fast picking speed comes from mainly the hand both working to move the pick quickly.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "However the bicep does a little work, keeping the hand and arm steady to provide accurate picking.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/8/Ali", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "Where specifically on the arm/hand should rapid picking speed come from?", "title": "Where does picking speed come from? Forearm, hand, or bicep?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><picking>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1093", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/159/bobobobo" }

[ [ "There is little consensus on which part of the body is responsible for fast picking. Contenders include wrist, wrist/forearm and elbow. The majority seem to favor the elbow.", "This depends on the individual style of the player. However, many believe that it is all in the wrist. Fast picking may also come from the hand and the bicep plays a steadying role. It also depends on the style of music. Fast, muted chord speed comes from the wrist. Fast-strummed open chords come from the wrist and forearm. Fast single notes come from wrist or twisting of the forearm." ] ]

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[ [ "Fast, muted chord speed comes from the wrist, whereas fast-strummed open chords come from the wrist and forearm, and fast single notes come from wrist or twisting of the forearm", "It's all in the wrist.", "It depends on the individual style of the player.", "Fast picking mainly comes from the hand but the bicep keeps things steady." ] ]

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{ "question": "Possible Duplicate: Sites with a good selection of sheet music Occasionally, I search for music notes online, e.g. for pieces by Sor, Dowland, Bach and others. Are there some good resources for musical notes (or tabs)? I am interested in classical guitar and lute compositions. I have seen this question ( What is the legality of online tabulature? ) and agree with the shadowy (and often ad-cluttered) ambiance of some of these sites. Are there some legal, maybe even well-organized, too?", "title": "Where can I find music notes for classical guitar and lute online?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<sheet-music>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1208", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "Music notes for classical guitar and lute can be found online at Andres Segovia: http://www.amazon.com/Andres-Segovia-Studies-Guitar-Transcribed/dp/0793504368 and Paco DeLucia: http://www.amazon.com/Scores-Fuente-Caudal-Visual-Spanish/dp/0786675063 and Julian Bream: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/s?q=Julian+Bream.", "The largest online collection of lute music can be found at http://gerbode.net. Also look at the International Music Score Library Project http://imslp.org/. Some medieval music (mostly for lute or for flute) can be found on http://www.terrasoft.hu/kultura/consort/kotta/. Some pieces by Sor and Bach can be found here http://classicalguitar.homeip.net/Sheetmusic.htm . You can find a lot of music sheets on http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ Most of them are modern songs, or older music on modern instruments, but I also found a lot of classical guitar and lute pieces there. Suggestions for sheet music books include Andres Segovia: http://www.amazon.com/Andres-Segovia-Studies-Guitar-Transcribed/dp/0793504368 ; Paco DeLucia: http://www.amazon.com/Scores-Fuente-Caudal-Visual-Spanish/dp/0786675063; and Julian Bream: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/s?q=Julian+Bream" ] ]

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[ [ "Suggestions for sheet music books include Andres Segovia: http://www.amazon.com/Andres-Segovia-Studies-Guitar-Transcribed/dp/0793504368 ; Paco DeLucia: http://www.amazon.com/Scores-Fuente-Caudal-Visual-Spanish/dp/0786675063; and Julian Bream: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/s?q=Julian+Bream", "The largest online collection of lute music can be found at http://gerbode.net. Also look at the International Music Score Library Project http://imslp.org/. Some medieval music (mostly for lute or for flute) can be found on http://www.terrasoft.hu/kultura/consort/kotta/. Some pieces by Sor and Bach can be found here http://classicalguitar.homeip.net/Sheetmusic.htm . You can find a lot of music sheets on http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ Most of them are modern songs, or older music on modern instruments, but I also found a lot of classical guitar and lute pieces there." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Absolutely not.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Some people learn and remember songs best through visual, aural, or tactile methods, and knowing the notes isn't necessary if you know how it \"looks\", sounds, or feels.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That said, learning the notes can be very useful.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "What if you want to improvise on something?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Or you start writing a song, do you really want to be testing a bunch of notes to see if they're in the key you're using?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And again, it might help you learn depending on your learning style.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 16 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you learn from tabs, as I began and still do, then no, definitely not.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You will find however, particularly when you start playing barre chords, you will begin to learn the note names without making a conscious effort to.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then, as you start to tab songs, your knowledge will become more steadfast, and by the time you are writing songs, (using scales,keys etc)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it will eventually become second nature.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Thanks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/8/Ali", "score": 9 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Of course it is not necessary, but", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "WHY should You not to do this?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If You play a lick in one place on fretboard and just want to try it one octave up or one octave down?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "What would You do?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If it's start on G note, You can locate", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "another G note maybe You have to adjust fingerings and voila!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Or do You play different strings up and down to find this another G?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another example: You're jamming with friends, and someone asks: \"Hey let's play blues in G\", do You really want to hear explanation: \"Hey this 3rd fret on six string\" There are plenty of benefits from knowing the names of notes on fretboard.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I've posted some guidance on how to learn this in another question After a week or so the topic will be irrelevant for You - because it so easy :)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "My advice is go for it", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "- You would learn it twice in time You spend to wondering whether to try.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's worthy.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/874/Hubert Czerski", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you know the first 5 frets on each string you know the entire fretboard.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The more you play the more this becomes absurd.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You can get by without, as others have pointed out.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "But you'll be thankful", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you put in a bit of work and learned the names, along with a bit of theory (just enough so that you basically know what's going on).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/29/Pif", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You can get very far without knowing, but it is a great advantage to know the names of the fret notes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "At least for the first 5 frets.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It will be very helpful understanding how chords are built up.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also when playing with others, it is very useful to know the names just to have a common language to communicate what you play.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/249/awe", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Well, obviously, on tabs it is irrelevant so long as you know what tuning you're supposed to be in.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So long as you know how to read the notes on a music staff and understand the makings of a scale and of chords...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it's not too important to know all the notes on the neck.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Why?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because, as guitarists, we change our tuning rather frequently...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "well... at least I do.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And the most important thing to know is what note each of your strings is tuned to and which intervals are functional in the tuning you are using.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As long as you know how to get around your tuning, it's fairly easy to know how to play in the right key with others.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "I know the names of the notes up to about the fifth fret on each string. I play from sheet music occasionally, but mostly from tabs - so is it necessary to learn the names of the notes for each fret to be able to play the majority of songs?", "title": "Is it necessary to learn the names of fret notes?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><theory><learning>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1279", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/32/whostolemyhat" }

[ [ "It is not considered necessary to know the names of the fret notes. However, it is very helpful particularly when playing with other people. If you know the first 5 frets on each string, you know the entire fretboard.", "Many believe it is not necessary to know the individual fret notes on the guitar. Some say that it is useful to know the first five frets. You can get a long way without knowing, but it is a great advantage to know the names of the fret notes. When playing with others, it is very useful to know the names just to have a common language to communicate what you play." ] ]

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[ [ "Many believe it is not necessary to know the individual fret notes on the guitar.", "Some say that if you know the first five frets then this is useful.", "You can get a long way without knowing, but it is a great advantage to know the names of the fret notes.", "When playing with others, it is very useful to know the names just to have a common language to communicate what you play." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "There can be a lot of these (others have already hit some of these): Changes in temperature and humidity.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "As the wood moves, so does the tension on the neck and consequently the strings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Nut sticking.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you have a rough nut then sometimes strings can get stuck, causing them to be out of tune.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One way to fix this is to down tune the string half a step, then carefully tune it back up moving slowly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ultimately you want to get the root problem for this one fixed though.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "General string post slippage.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Depending on how you attach your strings to the posts, they could be slipping there as you tune them up.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In extreme cases they could slip off the posts.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Research a good technique for attaching string securely to counter this.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "New string post slippage", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This one's related to the other one.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The strings aren't actually stretching in this case, it's usually just settling in on the string posts and the bridge.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Make sure you stretch them out gently and retune after installing new strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Tuning machine quality Poorly manufactured tuning machines can cause string slippage as the gear assemblies move.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/13/Jduv", "score": 14 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The strings stretch over time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "They stretch less and less as time goes on; you'll notice that the older strings are, the less they need to be tuned.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Loosening of the tuning pegs, and that sort of thing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "This can be caused by the tension on the strings, but usually it's due to minor bumps of the guitar and vibration.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Temperature changes and humidity.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Both affect the size (and warp) of various parts of the guitar, which changes the tension of the strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Warping (normally very minor).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Wooden parts of the guitar especially bend over time, again changing the tension on the strings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I think Mathew has hit most of the relevant points, but to add one more thing: Guitar Quality.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "Cheap tuning pegs will cause a guitar to go out of tune constantly.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] }, { "text": "The better the pegs, the less it will go out of tune.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/71/yossarian", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I believe it's because the constant tension and temperature changes in the strings slowly unwinds the tuning keys.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The strings may not have been stretched properly when they were put on.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Tremolos are also infamous for wreaking havoc with your tuning.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 6 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "This might be an obvious question, but it would be good to know what factors cause guitars to go out of tune.", "title": "Why does my guitar go out of tune after I play it a while?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><tuning>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1348", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/363/gak" }

[ [ "S0: There can be a lot of these (others have already hit some of these): Changes in temperature and humidity. As the wood moves, so does the tension on the neck and consequently the strings. Warping (normally very minor) has an effect. Moreover, the strings stretch over time. Cheap tuning pegs will cause a guitar to go out of tune. Tremolos also have a negative effect.", "Temperature and humidity changes affect guitar tuning. As the wood moves, the guitar goes out of tune. Other factors include: Nut sticking, string post slippage, stretching strings and loose tuning pegs. Low quality components on guitars may cause tuning issues. Guitars with tremolo units are often harder to keep in tune." ] ]

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[ [ "Temperature and humidity changes affect guitar tuning. As the wood moves, the guitar goes out of tune.", "Nut sticking.", "String post slippage.", "Stretching strings.", "Loose tuning pegs.", "The quality of the guitar may have an impact. Cheap components may be less stable.", "Guitars with tremolo units are more difficult to keep in tune." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Every once in a while, I polish the main body with a soft cloth to remove dust and smudges.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "When changing strings I give the fretboad, headstock and pickup areas a good cleaning.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A can of compressed air is a good idea for removing dust and other gatherings from tight crevices like the gaps between the pickups and body.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Make sure you hold it at least 6 - 8 inches away though.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I polish the fretboard with a brand of polish I get from my local music shop called 'FretFast'.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You might be able to find something similar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Occasionally I'll tighten the screws around the guitar if they're coming loose.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I tend to find that the jack-socket on my guitars come slightly loose after a year or two, so I tighten that too.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "As for scratches and/or chips, I haven't done anything about them on my guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have one particular chip in the paint on the bottom of the guitar near the jack socket.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'be had suggestions to repaint it with nail polish or something similar, but I'm still hesitant.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/548/Jasarien", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I have some basic maintenance regimes I follow based on as-I-play, weekly, and monthly schedules--along with spot fixing any serious problems I come across as I play my arsenal.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I feel like the more instruments you own, the less organized you can be on this and therefore the more problems you end up fixing as you go.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Wood moves, screws come loose, and strings age--so you ultimately need to at least check the basics on a semi-frequent schedule.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here's my basic run down for electric guitars: Once or twice a month Check all of the pickguard screws, pickup rings, jack plates, potentiometer nuts, and tuning machine screws and lugs to make sure they are tight.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Takes less than 30 seconds on my Les Paul--and that's the most complicated guitar I own hardware-wise.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If I'm in need of a string change (and I usually am) and the fretboard is nasty, then remove all the strings and hit the fretboard with some naptha (common lighter fluid) to clean the gunk off followed up with some Gerlitz Guitar Honey --which is basically mineral oil.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "See this question for some more strategies on how to clean your fretboard.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Check the potentiometer travel for all volume and tone pots making sure to listen for any scratching", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "(obviously you'd need to plug the guitar in for this part).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, make sure all the volume knobs are secured tightly and won't come off through normal use.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Quickly check pickup height with a small precise ruler (kept in my case) to make sure that the pickup screws have not vibrated loose from my constant abuse throughout the month.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Weekly Check to see if I need to replace strings, and if I do change them out one string at a time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some people swap them all at once all the time, but I have found that the setup on guitars equipped with Tune-O-Matic bridges are easily disturbed, so I don't like to do this unless I need to clean the fretboard.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Wipe down the entire body and neck of the guitar, paying special attention to nooks and crannies like underneath the strings and the headstock--no polish though.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I have had bad experiences with polish in the past, so I simply use a little distilled water and some naptha for the hardware.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "After I Play Wipe down the front and back of the guitar with a soft cloth when I'm done.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I also attempt to prolong the life of my strings by wiping those down as well with a separate cloth.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "My fingers are quite oily, so I can decimate a pack of strings in less than a week if I play frequently.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Humidity and Storage Relative humidity is important for any wooden instrument because wood absorbs water, so I make sure I have a humidifier handy in the winter months to make sure that my playing room doesn't get too dry.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Dryer atmospheres can potentially cause finish damage on nitro-cellulose and polyurethane finished guitars as the wood shrinks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Anywhere from 35% to 50% are good numbers for acoustic and electric guitars.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Don't make the mistake of thinking that humidity only affects acoustics though; electric guitars are made of wood too.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Since I have a couple of nice instruments, I usually keep the serious guitars that I'm not playing in their hard case--but cheapies like my favorite Tex-Mex Telecaster are often found propped up against my amplifier for quick access :D.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/13/Jduv", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I use a sound hole humidifier because of the climate I live in (Lifeguard, in my case), but not everyone will need that.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I make sure to wipe down the strings, fretboard and body after each practice/playing session.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Strings last much longer and sweaty grime does not accumulate on the body and neck.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have never polished any of my guitars (I have an acoustic and a classical) but the bodies are still as shiny as when I first got them!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Never skip the wipe-downs!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "My bass, on the other hand, gets more attention, as I play it so much more.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Besides the wipe-down, I adjust the intonation from time to time and also make sure the saddle height is not too low.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have a set of precision tools that make this quick work.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I also have to tighten the strap nut screws often, as those get loose after a lot of playing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/91/Jimi Oke", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "keep it in its [hard] case when you're not playing it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/97/brianc", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I'm a terrible person - I leave my guitar on its stand next to a radiator when I'm not playing it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is a bad idea since the constant changes in temperature will make your guitar go out of tune a lot and may damage the glue used in the guitar", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(my excuse is that my room is small).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Putting your guitar away in a hard case rather than on a stand will help to prevent bumps and knocks (horror story: my friend left her guitar on a stand; it got knocked over and a tuning peg came off) and also prevent it from getting too dirty.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/32/whostolemyhat", 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{ "question": "A guitar that is used regularly will sooner or later show signs of wear and tear. How do you best care for your guitar and make sure it stays as good as it is for as long as possible?", "title": "How do you care for your guitar?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><maintenance>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1372", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "To care for a guitar change the strings, clean the fretboard and headstock, wipe down the entire body and wipe down the strings if not changing them. Wipe down after use. Tighten screws as necessary. Use a humidifier if you live in a dry climate. Keep the guitar in a hard case when not playing it. ", "Regular cleaning of the guitar will help to keep it in good condition. Wipe the guitar and strings with a soft cloth after playing. Clean and oil the fretboard when changing strings. Every now and then, make sure that all screws are tight. Check the electronics from time to time. Temperature and humidity are important. Guitar humidifiers are available. Store the guitar in a hard case when you are not playing it, to avoid damage." ] ]

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[ [ "Regular cleaning of the guitar will help to keep it in good condition. Wipe the guitar and strings with a soft cloth after playing. Clean and oil the fretboard when changing strings.", "Every now and then, make sure that all screws are tight.", "Check the electronics from time to time.", "Temperature and humidity are important. Guitar humidifiers are available.", "Store the guitar in a hard case when you are not playing it, to avoid damage." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "You certainly can, but I don't think you will get a great return on investment.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Doing this well requires special equipment that people like you and me likely don't own or have the funds to purchase.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If instead you are referring to wiring your pickups to the miscellaneous controls in the cavity and experimenting with unique switching configurations I recommend checking out the sites of guitar pickup gurus like Seymour Duncan , Jason Lollar , and Lindy Frailin .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They all have wiring diagrams for stock and experimental wirings based on your pickup configuration.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another good informational site is maintained by a friend of mine named Deaf Eddie, and it's here 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Macdonald has a decent informational archive on this, and a quick google search turned up a few FAQ's like this one.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/13/Jduv", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Given that pickups used to be (and some maybe still are) created by hand, there's no reason you can't do it if you have the tools and knowledge of electronics to do so.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Of course winding what's essentially an electromagnet by hand is a tricky thing to do, it requires great precision.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Pickups are very simple instruments and are primarily characterized by their winding geometry, number of turns, and resistance.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 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"label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You essentially wind until you achieve the resistance you are looking for.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Designing a pickup is a whole different issue.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The geometry of the windings (i.e. single vs humbucking, split, etc.) is determined by your sound goal, the resistance is also determined by the sound you like and the application (i.e. active vs passive), very high resistance pickups are typically associated with active setups, \"hot\" passives are usually higher resistance passive pickups.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The same resistance can be achieved with several different winding numbers (of different thickness wire), in turn the wire gauge you use (and the number of turns per DC resistance) determines subtle sound characteristics due to the extra capacitance of the extra windings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The magnet used for the base can also affect the sound characteristic, although you are getting into the same kind of territory as trying to argue which wood sounds better for an electric guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you want to get your feet wet, you can cannibalize an existing pickup (broken, cheap, or otherwise) and try winding it, replicating the wire gauge and resistance readings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Once you get the hang of it, try playing around with the # of turns/wire gauge/ etc.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "to see what sounds better for you.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Basically, no harm in trying it out so just go for it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/441/crasic", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I build cigar-box guitars, and a number of builders who frequent the clearing-house site Cigar Box Nation: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/ make their own and even offer them commercially.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The proper wire is not cheap, but it's readily available.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "An average pickup requires thousands of windings, and a single break in the very fine wire means you start all over again..", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most makers build or improvise a winding jig of some sort; old sewing machines are popular.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's hardly worthwhile if you just want one or two for a project, though it might be satisfying.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, if you were planning to do a number...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As far as I know a lot of pickups are still made my hand but the creation is still aided with specialist tools you'll need to get your hands on first.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In all honesty, it won't work out cheaper than going out and buying yourself a nice set of new pickups, but if you're doing it for the \"I made this factor\", then you definitely can.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "This book is one you can't go past if you want technical specifications on pickups and info on building them yourself", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ", it'll teach you everything you want to know and more.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/397/Dwayne Charrington", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I just found this instructions page to make your own pickup...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It will be almost free, but I would not expect much of the sound quality...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Interesting project though. http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Guitar-Pickup/", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Pickups can be wired by hand and StewMac / other places sell kits to make pickups.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I myself bought some wire, and magnets off K&J magnetics to make a pickup but haven't got around to it yet.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A possible problem you could run in to is if your guitar has active pickups (uses a battery), then the process changes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If your goal is to get new sounds out of your guitar, first try raising or lowering the existing pickups.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have found this to create much more dramatic changes in tone compared to pickup replacement with different flavors of the same design (different strat single coils, for example).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you want to build your own pickups for the fun of it, go for it!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Your worst case scenario is that you fail miserably and learn something in the process.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I want to know this to see if I can do some modifications to my guitar tone but I don't want to screw the pickups... is there any guide arround?", "title": "Can I wind my own pickups?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<electric-guitar><pick-ups>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1401", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "S3: The actual process of winding a pickup is as easy as it looks, you can either do it by hand (tedious and prone to error), or build a jig for it. In all honesty, it won't work out cheaper than going out and buying yourself a nice set of new pickups, but if you're doing it for the \"I made this factor\", then you definitely can. Pickups can be wired by hand and StewMac / other places sell kits to make pickups. Given that pickups used to be (and some maybe still are) created by hand, there's no reason you can't do it if you have the tools and knowledge of electronics to do so. ", "Yes - you can wind your own pickups. You could use a kit or try to rewind an existing or broken pickup. To get good results, some equipment may be needed, such as a winding machine." ] ]

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[ [ "Yes - you can wind your own pickups. You could use a kit or try to rewind an existing or broken pickup.", "To get good results, some equipment may be needed, such as a winding machine." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Check out Dave Weiners Youtube channel he covers all the modes there and a whole lot more, the Mixolydian lesson is particularly good as he applies it to multiple styles and explains why it works.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Dave Weiner Youtube channel", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "This guy tours with Vai and still finds time to make these lessons, awesome.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/149/Bella", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "From personal experience: Piano theory lessons .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I started piano when I was 10 or so, and", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "guitar when I was 17.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I was amazed at the similarities.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One of the things most people don't really think about is that they're actually both string instruments, of the \"struck\" variety (non-bowed, though of course you can \"pluck\" guitar strings).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The most valuable part to me was interval training .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I was basically tone deaf before I did interval training, and now I can play a lot of songs by ear.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is really valuable with guitar since it's often when you can't find a good tab for a song.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A large portion of music theory is applicable across all instruments -- notes, keys, scales, etc.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "-- and an even larger portion is applicable across guitar and piano (all the above plus chords, for example).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I wouldn't worry too much about getting into guitar-specific theory until you've covered all the basics.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In my opinion this is one of the best sites I have found.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Simple, easy to understand, has examples and resources for practicing and memorizing theory, etc.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I feel it also moves very smoothly from basics to more complicated subjects.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I use it as my primary resource.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Guitar Theory", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/82/Mike Webb", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A good majority of the teachers that come into our store use Alfreds Esssentials of Music Theory.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It does lend itself more towards the piano but its a wonderful series and learning that will only add to your knowledge and ability as a musician.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It aslo gives the option of getting just the book, CD, DVD, or some combination of them all.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "http://www.alfred.com/emt", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Another site worth looking at is http://www.musictheory.net/", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "They cover a lot of the basics and have some neat tools for re-enforcing the lessons.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/268/AnonJr", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The best resource may very well be a well educated teacher.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "One that can play you melody and harmony exercises for you so that you can hear what works and what does not would be especially useful.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try getting one with a Licentiate and/or Diploma in theory.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also post grad work in theory from a good music school is a great qualification.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/7306/Neil Meyer", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "My teacher recommended Edly's Music Theory for Practical People .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I've just started it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I find very readable and appropriate for a complete beginner.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It has worksheets to complete in addition to explanations.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/10879/Noah", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I would also recommend Chris Juergensen's lessons .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "He has a very informal way of explaining things, and with examples which I found very useful.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are plenty of lessons on his website and more in his books .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/10982/user1953384", "score": 0 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "... learning music theory, especially as it relates to the guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Coursera has free courses from music colleges / conservatories.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "They're growing too", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so I would expect new material over time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Introduction to Guitar from Berklee College is highly rated by it's students and covers some foundational aspects such as major and pentatonic scales.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Fundamentals of Music Theory from University of Edinburgh covers a lot of theory and is very information dense but is also highly rated.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/28626/timbo", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "What is a good resource for learning music theory, especially as it relates to the guitar, coming from a completely beginner's perspective? I had a musician friend try to teach me about modes such as Mixolydian, but I feel I should start far more basic, and I don't know what is most relevant to modern guitar music.", "title": "What are good resources for learning music theory?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<theory><learning>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1439", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "For learning music theory, teachers recommend Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory and Edly's Music Theory for Practical People. Fundamentals of Music Theory from University of Edinburgh covers a lot of theory and is very information dense but is also highly rated. Introduction to Guitar from Berklee College is highly rated by it's students and covers some foundational aspects such as major and pentatonic scales. Online resources include free courses on Coursera, http://www.musictheory.net/ and Dave Weiner's YouTube channel. Chris Juergensen's lessons are also recommended. ", "Recommendations include: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory; Edly's Music Theory for Practical People; http://www.musictheory.net/ ; Dave Weiner's YouTube channel and Chris Juergensen's lessons. Coursera has free courses from music colleges / conservatories. Introduction to Guitar from Berklee College is highly rated by it's students and covers some foundational aspects such as major and pentatonic scales. Fundamentals of Music Theory from University of Edinburgh covers a lot of theory and is very information dense but is also highly rated. However, the best resource may very well be a well educated teacher." ] ]

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[ [ "The best resource may very well be a well educated teacher.", "Recommendations include: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory; Edly's Music Theory for Practical People; http://www.musictheory.net/ ; Dave Weiner's YouTube channel and Chris Juergensen's lessons. Coursera has free courses from music colleges / conservatories. Introduction to Guitar from Berklee College is highly rated by it's students and covers some foundational aspects such as major and pentatonic scales. Fundamentals of Music Theory from University of Edinburgh covers a lot of theory and is very information dense but is also highly rated." ] ]

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assuming no intonation issues)?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "\" is basically \"Because people liked the way they sounded and were willing to pay a premium for them.\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Which isn't exactly specific, and doesn't help you if you're wanting to re-create that magic with an independent luthier.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/36/Alex Basson", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Even more important to the tone of pre-war Martins than Brazilian rosewood is the wood species used for the guitar tops: Adirondack spruce.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Adirondack spruce comes from New England and southeastern Canada.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the present day and for the past several decades, most guitar tops, and almost all Martins, are made of Sitka spruce, which comes from the Pacific Northwest of the USA, and western Canada.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "There is a discernable tonal difference between Adirondack spruce and Sitka spruce.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "They switched from Adirondack to Sitka spruce because Adirondack spruce became over-harvested around the time of World War II (it was used in building aircraft and aircraft parts, notably propellors) and billets of suitable size for carving guitar tops became unobtainable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Adirondack spruce guitar tops are only now becoming available on a few new guitars, because apparently the Adirondack spruce trees are making a comeback.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The dreads were used for bluegrass, and bluegrass guitar needed volume to compete with fiddle and banjo, and without amps, the only way to up the volume is to but heavy strings on it and play it like hell, so they started beefing up the construction so they wouldn't have so much warranty work.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example, there's less shaving in the bracing and even a \"popsicle brace\" on more modern Martin dreadnoughts.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "These are reasonable design tradeoffs, akin to the difference between the \"stock car\" in a NASCAR race and the stock car of the same type used on the road, and just as there are mechanics who will make a car ready for racing, there are luthiers who make their bones by taking off-the-rack Martins and making them ready for high-performance flatpicking, like the pre-war Martins.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't want to endorse any one luthier, but Dan Lashbrook is such a pioneer in the field that the process is called \"Lashbrooking\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Of course, there's also wood drying out and all that, plus \"people like pre-war Martins because people like pre-war Martins\", but here are some documented and repeated differences.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/195/Dave Jacoby", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The wood is obviously important but the major differences are bar fret and no truss rod!!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It allows the wood vibrations to happen freely and generates the real Martin sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Tj Thomson fixes pre war MARTINS and also makes new ones with the technic.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The feel due to Bar frets is really harsh and not everyone can appreciate playing the axe built that way.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Lawrence Berndt, Wood god for most guitar builder in the US has come up with mushroom head bar frets and a T bar carbon fiber to replace the truss rod is coming out with a line of instruments for next Namm show 2014.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/6711/Thianar Gomis", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I believe that the pre-war Martin design positioned the top X-bracing forward about an inch as compared to the later versions, which moved them back, for a reduction in stressed leverage on the top, and corresponding reduction in warranty and repair issues.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The pre-war mahogany backed model(s) are as revered as the rosewood backed model(s), so the wood type is not a distinguishing factor in pre- vs. post-war Martins, IMHO.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/24563/peter", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "Pre-war Martin guitars are revered because of their sound. What differences are there between the construction of pre-war Martin guitars, and Martin guitars made now. And are there any companies that are making guitars with any of these \"old\" features. Edit:Looking for an answer that is more specific and comprehensive to the Pre-war martins. Brazilian was found on guitars regularly until the late 60's, and still is found on some guitars, so that can't be the only difference. (or can it?)", "title": "How do Pre War Martin Guitars Differ From Modern Ones?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><acoustic-guitar><instruments>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1453", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "S0: Pre-war Martins were built using Brazilian Rosewood for their back and sides, which is highly prized both for its look and its sound. In the late 1960's, Martin switched to using Indian Rosewood instead, which is very nice, but not as nice as the Brazilian variety. Even more important to the tone of pre-war Martins than Brazilian rosewood is the wood species used for the guitar tops: Adirondack spruce. In the present day and for the past several decades, most guitar tops, and almost all Martins, are made of Sitka spruce, which comes from the Pacific Northwest of the USA, and western Canada. There is a discernable tonal difference between Adirondack spruce and Sitka spruce. The pre-war Martin design positioned the top X-bracing forward about an inch as compared to the later versions, which moved them back, for a reduction in stressed leverage on the top, and corresponding reduction in warranty and repair issues. ", "Many people believe that the pre-war use of Brazilian rosewood is a reason for the desirability of pre-war Martins. More modern production used Indian rosewood. Others believe that the change from Adirondack spruce to Sitka spruce for the guitar tops was more of an issue. However, given the reverence for all pre-war martin guitars, even mahogany backed models, the wood type if not considered to be a distinguishing factor by some people. In order to stand up to the heavier strings of the bluegrass players, later Martins were built more solidly, with stronger bracing. Their x-bracing was moved forward and there was less shaving of the bracing on more modern guitars. There are some companies and luthiers who specialise in taking modern martin guitars and converting them to the coveted older specifications." ] ]

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[ [ "Many people believe that the pre-war use of Brazilian rosewood is a reason for the desirability of pre-war Martins. More modern production used Indian rosewood. Others believe that the change from Adirondack spruce to Sitka spruce for the guitar tops was more of an issue. However, given the reverence for all pre-war martin guitars, even mahogany backed models, the wood type if not considered to be a distinguishing factor by some people.", "In order to stand up to the heavier strings of the bluegrass players, later Martins were built more solidly, with stronger bracing. Their x-bracing was moved forward and there was less shaving of the bracing on more modern guitars.", "There are some companies and luthiers who specialise in taking modern martin guitars and converting them to the coveted older specifications." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Basically, neither fingers nor your wrist should hurt.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Tension is your enemy, you have to become aware of tension before it becomes pain.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "In the words of Joe Satriani : No pain, no pain.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If it's the thumb, chances are you're grabbing the neck as if you were falling and needed to hold onto it, that's not the way it should be : the thumb is an anchor for the rest of the hand.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "When you feel tension, stop, relax your fingers, neck and shoulders.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Then get back in playing position but do not hold the strings down, use your fretting hand as if it was caressing the strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hold onto that feeling, and carry on practicing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also try practicing slower, which anyway always helps focusing on different aspects of your playing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/29/Pif", "score": 23 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Your thumb hurts because you are pushing your thumb backwards on itself in order to support your hand position on the neck.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The only way forward is to practice bar chords as much as you can, and your thumb and hand will eventually become stronger.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Hope this helps.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/8/Ali", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Here's just some additional thoughts:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "My hand usually hurts the most when gripping the neck like this:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is a grip used by classical guitarists, as they rarely do full-on barre chords.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Note the thumb resting on the back of the neck: when you grip the neck firmly, as you do for barre chords, you put a lot of pressure on your thumb.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's easy to accidentally choose this grip for barre chords because it initially makes chording faster ; however, stay away from this grip for barre chords!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I prefer to grip the neck like this:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Note how the thumb isn't \"pressing\" on the back of the neck anymore; it's \"pinching\" or \"hugging\" it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The force from pressing on the strings affects your thumb-hand joint less.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This grip isn't initially as ergonomic as the above grip, but it will help prevent pain, which has been said above is very bad!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I experience this when I haven't played for a while, almost like I strain my thumb.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I haven't found another way to circumvent this but to keep playing (after you've rested your thumb of course", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ";).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's like any physical exercise.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But then I might be wrong, which would be great :)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I've answered a similar question before, so same answer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "With barre chords there is a misconception that you need to squeeze hard with your thumb.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is easily possible to play barre chords without the thumb even on the neck.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you pull the guitar body onto your own body, then use the fretting arm to pull the barring finger (usually index) onto the fretboard.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'm not advocating not using your thumb to tension barre chords, but you never need to squeeze as hard as you think.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's a sort of extension to B.B.King's butterfly vibrato - yes, only fretting one string, but pulling that finger onto it with arm, not thumb.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2808/Tim", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Please see my answer to an earlier question here: https://music.stackexchange.com/a/3694/1044", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You may be using much more tension and pressure than is necessary to fret the barre chord in the first place, and this may be what is causing the pain.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can train yourself not to squeeze your hand and fingers too hard.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "Certain chords cause my thumb to be sore. How can I play in a way to prevent this?", "title": "Why does my thumb hurt when I play bar chords?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><technique><chords><health>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1533", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/363/gak" }

[ [ "Tension is your enemy, you have to become aware of tension before it becomes pain. When you feel tension, stop, relax your fingers, neck and shoulders. If it's the thumb, chances are you're grabbing the neck as if you were falling and needed to hold onto it, that's not the way it should be : the thumb is an anchor for the rest of the hand. The only way forward is to practice bar chords as much as you can, and your thumb and hand will eventually become stronger.", "Be aware of tension and relax. You may not need to squeeze as hard with your thumb as you think. You will become stronger with practice." ] ]

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[ [ "Be aware of tension and relax.", "You may not need to squeeze as hard with your thumb as you think.", "You will become stronger with practice." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Ah, I had to do this very recently, I grabbed a set of Ernie Ball", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Not Even Slinky's: http://www.ernieball.com/products/category-916-Nickel-Wound#/product/Not-Even-Slinky-Nickel-Wound-012---056-", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and they worked fine on my Telecaster. .012", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ".016", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ".024p", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ".032", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ".044", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ".056", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I actually went a step further and tuned down to A on my Tokai Telecaster and it seems fine, a little loose, but doom all the way.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hope that helps : )", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You have a couple of alternatives.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Either use a heavy gauge string (13-56 or more), or get a baritone guitar.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The longer scale length of the baritone means you can still have a similar level of tension in the same gauge of strings but with a lower tuning.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Epica and Carcass, two bands that have guitarists that tune down to B use .13 strings (though I can't seem to find the respective interviews right now", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ", I'm pretty sure of the fact).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That being said, I tuned a guitar down to B once with .11 strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's not the best option (playing gets too light), but it's doable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For metal, I'd recommend going for the .13 though.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/53/Rafael Almeida", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I use .13-56's on my Jackson King V and they work beautifully in B, I've even gone down to A with them no problem.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I use Dean Markley DT strings if that helps you.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/397/Dwayne Charrington", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Buy a 7 string set and use only the 6 lowest strings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "They'll be the correct gauge.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Note that you'll have to adjust the intonation after a big string gauge change like that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The biggest question that you'll need to answer is how you want to tune the top two strings?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can tune them the way the 2nd and 3rd strings are tuned on a 7 string (B and G) or like a baritone guitar (B and F#).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The advantage to the baritone guitar way is that all the chord shapes you are used to will work, although the chords will all be different (for instance, an E chord shape will give you a B chord tuned that way).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/492/Dave", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "My band and I are planning to play some Slipknot and maybe Korn (A) but we don't want to get 7-s guitars so what string should we use?", "title": "What electric guitar string set should I use to go down to B?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<electric-guitar><strings>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1561", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "To get down to B on an electric guitar either use a heavy gauge string (13-56 or more), or get a baritone guitar. Alternatively, buy a 7 string set and use only the 6 lowest strings. ", "A 13-gauge string set (13-56) seems to be the recommended option for tuning down to A. An alternative may be to use the lowest 6 strings of a 7-string set." ] ]

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[ [ "A 13-gauge string set (13-56) seems to be the recommended option for tuning down to A.", "An alternative may be to use the lowest 6 strings of a 7-string set." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Try playings some new styles of music; like funk or jazz or some other area you haven't spent a lot of time in; listen to some new music, groove along to it, Jazz in particular is awesome for this especially for bass.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try mixing up your playing a bit, listen to chords, outline them with arpeggios if possible, all of these things will help.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/149/Bella", "score": 12 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Maybe checking out some songs with more exotic rythm patterns could be useful.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Pretty much anything from a progressive metal band like Dream Theater or Symphony X will do.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, check out the work of some bass players with elaborate styles, like Billy Sheeran from Mr. Big, Flea from Red Hot Chilli Peppers or Victor Wooten or Jaco Pastorius.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, you could read up on Walking Bass .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/53/Rafael Almeida", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I use GuitarPro 6 to tab out repeating and alternating sections.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Playing around with poly-rhythms are fun.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would tab the line with all 16th notes, then start overwriting sections with rests.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Seeing what comes out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would repeat this process with rests in different places, and then also extend the length of existing notes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The bar arranger functionality helps getting things in place.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This forces me to play with new rhythmic ideas, massive string skipping and neck movement.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A few suggestions: Get the Latin Bass Book by Oscar Stagnaro; could keep you busy for the next decade.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Listen to Bob Marley (or reggae in general) and Paul Simon; can't go wrong.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Get some Jaco Pastorius scores.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0, 3 ] ] }, { "text": "His rhythms are mostly straight but he's got several complex lines with awesome grooves to boot.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another journey that could last years.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Play along to as much music as you can.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Listen to the greatest bassists of all time for fresh ideas.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/91/Jimi Oke", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I tend to do the same thing and one of my favorite ways to escape from getting stuck in this rut is to use a pick.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It kind of forces you to play differently and to use different rhythms.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sometimes, when I want to write new stuff, I'll go for the pick and it puts me in a different playing style.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1572/CheeseConQueso", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Even if your focus isn't on jazz or funk, learning some basic Afro-Cuban clave patterns can greatly expand your ear.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Once you begin to recognize some of the clave, you can hear them in all kinds of non-afrocuban, non-jazz music.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Jet's \"Are You Gonna Be My Girl\" is a great example.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A teacher recommended a great book to me years ago: http://amzn.com/B0012E2GPU", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I've gotten into something of a bad habit in which I either play things in a steady rhythm, in triplets, or galloping, but without much variation, and I feel like I'm stagnating. What are some good ways to develop other patterns and work them into the rotation?", "title": "Varying rhythms on bass", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<practice><rhythm><bass-guitar>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1596", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "To avoid getting stuck in a rut, playing different types of music is recommended. Checking out some songs with more exotic rythm patterns could be useful as could checking out the work of some bass players with elaborate styles, like Billy Sheeran from Mr. Big, Flea from Red Hot Chilli Peppers or Victor Wooten or Jaco Pastorius. Listening to Bob Marley and Paul Simon is always a good idea. Listen to the greatest bassists of all time for fresh ideas. Even if your focus isn't on jazz or funk, learning some basic Afro-Cuban clave patterns can greatly expand your ear. ", "Try playing new styles of music and listening to different bass players. Adapt your styles and technique. Play chordal patterns more and play with a pick instead of fingers, for example. The Latin Bass Book by Oscar Stagnaro is recommended, as well as reading up on Walking Bass." ] ]

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[ [ "Try playing new styles of music and listening to different bass players.", "Adapt your styles and technique. Play chordal patterns more and play with a pick instead of fingers, for example.", "The Latin Bass Book by Oscar Stagnaro is recommended, as well as reading up on Walking Bass and playing other scores." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Begin by learning the open strings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Then picture the relation of each string to the next string (ie \"-5\" frets and \"-4\" between G and B).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Picture an octave on two adjacent strings (\"+7\" frets or \"+8\" between G and B), and then on two strings a string apart", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(ie \"+2\" frets \"+1\" string except,", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you guessed it, where G and B are involved).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then learn fret 9 or fret 3 on every string, and from time to time stop your practice and try to name what you were playing or about to play.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Once you feel at least a little bit comfortable, there's a Satriani exercise which has helped me a great deal", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ": take a metronome, pick a (slow) tempo (slower than 60), then pick a note and on each beat, play it in a new position until you can't find a new location (you can include harmonics if you want).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then pick another note.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can cycle notes any way you like, but I recommend using something common, like the circle of fifths or fourths.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep going at it regularly, without obsessing about it, and you'll be surprised.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/29/Pif", "score": 26 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Pick a note - start with E. Play it on an open string.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Now try to find an E on each of the other strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep trying until you can do that without thinking.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Next day try A. Repeat with one new note a day until you know all the notes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/284/Kevin Lawrence", "score": 4 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I can offer a few beginner's tips: Begin on learning all of the note's names in this order: A A", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "# B C C", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "# D D# E F F# G G# Learning power chords, and where they are on the fretboard can help you learn notes of the frets on the lower strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example, the root note of an E power chord is E, and because the lowest note of the E power chord is played on the 7th fret of the A string, the 7th fret 5th string must be A.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You will pick these up pretty quickly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Charts like this one will be invaluable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hope this helps.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/8/Ali", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "GuitarDrills", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is a really cool iPhone app that calls out random notes for you to play.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The theory goes if you stick to one string at a time, and keep playing the random notes on that string, the associations are drilled into your head through random repetition.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Do that 5x for the E, B, G, D and A stings and in a very short time, you'll quickly learn where all the notes are on the fretboard.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "GuitarDrills is definitely the way to go!!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/guitardrills/id579194059?mt=8", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/3323/Stephen Satchel", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The most important thing is repetition and time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Keep at it and, like with flash cards and multiplication tables in elementary school, you will get it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I learn by seeing and doing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I found a great theory site and it has a page that explains notes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The page has a link to a page with a few blank fretboard pictures.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I use these to write the notes down on paper over and over again.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here is the page explaining notes, Here", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "is the page with the fretboard diagrams.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/82/Mike Webb", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "To me, the most important aspect of learning the fretboard is to start using the actual note/chord names as soon as possible.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I stuck to reading tabs for way too long and regretted it afterwards.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, playing scales and calling (even if only in your head)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the note name is quite helpful.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Finding a note at other places of the fretboard or constructing different chord voicings, can also do you good.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The whole concept of learning the neck will fall into place if you realize the relationship between the different Modal Scales - a simple way to say it would be: Play a C Major Chord and an A minor scale will sound good, as will a G7 scale.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The Greeks gave them names:Phrygian;Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian, Ionian, Dorian.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Each scale starting point corresponds to a note in a Key that you are playing in and has sound/feel attached to it", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ": Think Spanish, Hear Phrygian....", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Practice each scale and realize that every note you are playing will sound good in that Key.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you practice the scales in order and think of key you are playing in, eventually you will be able to visualize the notes apart from the scales in any key that you are in - there is no short-cut, ya' need to practice.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "This was a very simple way to describe a method employed by people such as, DiMeola, Mclaughlin, Holdsworth....", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here is a .jpg: http://www.fretjam.com/image-files/mode-map.jpg", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 0 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The most important thing to do is learn the universal note pattern.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The pattern that all notes follow.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Once you know it, it will make learning all the notes easy.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here's a video I made to show you the pattern. http://www.guitartheoryrevolution.info/blog/2011/01/12/video-how-to-learn-all-the-notes-on-the-guitar-fretboard/", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "What is the best way to learn the notes on the fretboard. Are there any good tips on how to do this?", "title": "What is the best way of learning the notes on the fretboard.", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><theory><practice>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1621", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "Guitar drills are the best way to learn the notes on the fretboard, see https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/guitardrills/id579194059?mt=8. The whole concept of learning the neck will fall into place if you realize the relationship between the different Modal Scales - a simple way to say it would be: Play a C Major Chord and an A minor scale will sound good, as will a G7 scale. If you practice the scales in order and think of key you are playing in, eventually you will be able to visualize the notes apart from the scales in any key that you are in - there is no short-cut. The most important thing is repetition and time.", "Begin by learning the open strings and use note names as soon as possible. Repetition and practice will help this to become second nature. Learning scales, modes and chords will also help. Guitar Drills is a recommended app." ] ]

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[ [ "Begin by learning the open strings and use note names as soon as possible. Repetition and practice will help this to become second nature. Learning scales, modes and chords will also help.", "Guitar Drills is a recommended app." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Invest in a metronome.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Start the metronome at a speed you can comfortably play at, then gradually increase it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Focus on playing accurately and properly, don't rush to a higher speed if you're sacrificing quality.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Speed will come from your muscle memory strengthening.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 11 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The advice is: Do not focus on playing fast.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Focus on playing expressive!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Joe Satriani said (I can't find the exact quote, this is how I remember it): There are very many players that have a good technique.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They play very fast, their fingers stretch very good.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But very few of them know how to be expressive - and that is the most important thing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But, if you still want to play very fast (shred), you should checkout Michel Angelo's DVD \" Speed Kills \":", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I think this is the best material there is.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/431/Silver Light", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Play with a metronome, while you are practicing drills.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It's nice to be fast", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but it's really important to play in time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Once you get a speed in beats per minute where you are comfortable and are playing smoothly and cleanly then you you start bumping up the speed on the metronome a little at a time each time practicing until you are clean and smooth at the speed.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "In my opinion and if you watch a video of John Petrucci playing", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it's really apparent,", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "how cleanly and smoothly you you learn to play at lower speeds will determine how fast you are at higher speeds.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's all about efficient movements of your hands.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It also helps to video tape your hands while playing and watch for wasted movements, the less you have to move you fingers", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "/hands the faster you will play.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Speaking of a certain solo you want to speed up; Do not use metronome until it %100 gets into your muscle memory", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and you can play perfectly and expressively in slow tempo(or No-Tempo)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Until then just play slow and \"FOCUS\" on your right and left hands watch if there is any uneconomic excessive movements, the angle you hold the pick, how much of the pick is flapping outside..", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "etc.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The more you focus on anything the more experience will be permanent.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "While focusing, spot and constantly eliminate any muscle tension in your arms and hands(this is HUGE)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Your goal is to have an incredible lightness in your fingers.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you feel exhaustment or pain in your fingers after a small solo, chances are you are playing against a lot of muscle tension, which can lead to injury and limit your speed.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1, 1 ] ] }, { "text": "(don't confuse this with the mellow tiredness of a muscle group after a workout", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ") \"Listen\" the sound you create, make it sound flowing and \"BEAUTIFUL\" in any speed, as if even with that speed it would play on radio and people would love it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Every note should have a definition.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When it starts to sound \"beautiful\" and correct, then preferably with a metronome little by little increase the speed without compromising that beauty and quality.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But speed should come to you as a result of excellent conditions, and not you are trying so hard for it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "All of a sudden you will feel like you can play a little faster with any extra efforts and tensions.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then you never have fear of playing the solo right or wrong for that speed, it will always be right.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "it will not be one big moment in the song that you feel the fear before solo if your gonna pull it correctly now or not.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then you will get stuck on certain parts of solo, analyze them whats going on(which picking mechanics", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "you use(up/down), are you changing strings with an up or down stroke ..etc) and isolate and only work on that 2-3 note spots maybe 1000 times(this is called efficient practising)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "then slowly incorporate everything together by the time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "After a while you will be saying to yourself \"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's so easy, how come I couldn't play like this on the first time\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2608/Spring", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is this pc program that helps you do", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "just that check it out:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "http://www.guitarspeed.com/ note: I am not spaming in any way nor affiliated to this site.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I've seen people like John Petrucci playing incredibly fast with their right and left hands, but I can't seem to get any faster than I am now (which is speedy, but not near as fast as John). Is there a technique I can use to increase my alternate picking speed? What about my fretting speed? Edit: I have heard of \"circular picking\" and picking with just your thumb and index finger. Are either of these better for playing with speed?", "title": "How do I improve my picking and fretting speed?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><electric-guitar><technique>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1672", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/82/Mike Webb" }

[ [ "Improving picking and fretting speed takes time and practice. Start by playing with a metronome, while you are practicing drills. Start the metronome at a speed you can comfortably play at, then gradually increase it. Once you get a speed in beats per minute where you are comfortable and are playing smoothly and cleanly then you you start bumping up the speed on the metronome a little at a time each time practicing until you are clean and smooth at the speed. It's all about efficient movements of your hands. Your goal is to have an incredible lightness in your fingers. Speed will come from your muscle memory strengthening.", "Using a metronome is good to build speed. Aim for efficient and light movements without tension. Speed will come as your muscle memory strengthens." ] ]

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[ [ "Using a metronome is good to build speed.", "Aim for efficient and light movements without tension. Speed will come as your muscle memory strengthens." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "It depends on how you keep the guitar; the higher the humidity the more likely the strings are get get rusty and tarnish; in fact the whole guitar needs extra care in those conditions; good rule of thumb is if the guitar is not to be used keep it in a dry place at room temperature in a case if possible.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If you keep the guitar in good conditions the strings will take years to wear out if not played.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/149/Bella", "score": 21 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "If you get sweaty hands when you play the sweat will remain on the strings and cause them to corrode.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Give your strings a wipe with a cloth after you play and this should help to mitigate the problem.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also get string cleaning products", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but I don't think much of them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/594/gingerbreadboy", "score": 13 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "How do you know if you need new guitar strings?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For Acoustic and Electric guitarsCouple of questions to answer: 1) Have you had the same strings on for over 2 months?2)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Are your strings rusty?3)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Are your strings rough?4)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Do your strings sound dull?5)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Had a string break recently?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you answered yes to any of the above, its probably time to replace your strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because of moisture on your fingers and in the atmosphere, strings corrode and rust over time and their ablility to vibrate diminishes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "This not only causes the sound to dull but even worse, the feel of the strings becomes rough and will hurt or even damage your fingers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Strings can also become brittle from too much vibration, just think of how a paper clip snaps if you twist it too much, the same happens to strings - especially if you use a lot of different tunings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you play a lot, say for 2 hours a day every day, then you should look at changing your guitar strings every month.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you play less, but still strum most days, the max you should leave them on the guitar would be 2 months.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Strings are quite cheap, about £5 for a set of 6.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There is an alternative to changing your strings this often.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can buy coated strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "These last longer due to a coating on the strings that prevent dirt build up and corrosion.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Coated guitar strings tend to last 3 to 5 times longer than normal strings, so you can leave them on for longer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "These still need to be changed though.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "At least every 6 months these should be changed as they are also prone to breaking because of the vibrations of the string as explained earlier using the paper clip analogy.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Coated strings do cost more, about £12 for a set of 6, but last longer, so can work out more cost effective.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ernie Ball Coated Strings have titanium reinforcement to make them stronger and less prone to break.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For Bass Guitars, the strings are much more substantial and tend to last longer and hold their tone.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Change bass strings at least once a year.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For Classical Guitars with nylon based strings, again because of the way they are made, they don't rust, so last longer.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "They do age though, so do need replacing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When they age they tend to stretch and become hard to keep in tune.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you don't want to wait till this starts happening, you should look at changing them every 3 to 4 months.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So to summarise:Change your Electric / Acoustic uncoated strings at least every 2 months.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Change your coated Electric / Acoustic strings at least every 6 months.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Change your Bass guitar strings at least once a year.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Change your Classical guitar strings at least every 4 months.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In my experience, old strings start to weaken at the nut or on the bridge, basically where they are stressed by pressing against the hard surface.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "They develop a kink at that point.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This means that when you try to fine tune the string, it \"jumps\" suddenly to a wrong note just either side of the exact right note, and it's a killer trying to get them in tune.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And I think this happens regardless of whether you're playing it often.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This sadly happens to me quite a lot.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have hyperhydrosis so my hands sweat quite a lot", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and I find if I play for a bit then put my guitar away and come back to it in a couple of days it shows signs of rusting.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "While not everyone suffers from the same problem as me, I'm sure even a small amount of sweat from the string friction would be enough even if you don't notice.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], 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{ "question": "Do strings wear because of the pressure applied to them or any other factor, or do they stay in quite the same shape as long as you don't use them?", "title": "Do guitar strings wear when not used?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><maintenance><strings>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1677", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "Whether guitar strings wear or not depends on how you keep the guitar; the higher the humidity the more likely the strings are get get rusty and tarnish; in fact the whole guitar needs extra care in those conditions; good rule of thumb is if the guitar is not to be used keep it in a dry place at room temperature in a case if possible. For Classical Guitars with nylon based strings, again because of the way they are made, they don't rust, so last longer. However, If you keep the guitar in good conditions the strings will take years to wear out if not played.", "Humidity and sweat on the strings can cause the strings to age, even when not being played. Strings can become weak through vibration and at wear points. Nylon strings are less prone to aging. However, some people say that If you keep the guitar in good conditions the strings will take years to wear out if not played." ] ]

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[ [ "Humidity and sweat on the strings can cause the strings to age, even when not being played.", "Strings can become weak through vibration and at wear points. Nylon strings are less prone to aging.", "If you keep the guitar in good conditions the strings will take years to wear out if not played." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "It must be loud enough, so you can hear it above your playing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I play really loud folk guitar, so I bought myself a really loud mechanical one.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It must be exact.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Usually metronomes do not have any problems with it - they are counting their time intervals very exactly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is portable, if you are planning to take it with you somewhere to practice.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "And the most important - the good metronome is the one you will use during your practices.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For me, if an item is good, if I like it esthetically, I will use it 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"music.stackexchange.com/users/249/awe", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "All the points of Silver Light are valid.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For some extra features You can look for:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "What kind of divisions and metrums it supports (mechanical metronome must be equipped with bell for this feature)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also note that mechanical metronome is vulnerable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If it hits the ground :( it might loose it's accuracy Electronic ones sometimes comes with headphones output - which might be very usefull if You're a drummer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I personally like to look on metronome pointer when playing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 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or headphones)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You often have a lot more flexibility in terms of beat divisions, groupings, and even emphasis.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some apps will let you set your choice of sound/light combinations for each possible beat/division.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "It's truly portable, and there's no forgetting it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's cheap.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Provided you already have the smartphone or iPod touch).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It can be updated and changed by the developer (almost always for the better) With some applications you may need to worry about the apps ability to keep a perfectly steady beat, especially on older devices, however I've tested my app against several metronomes, including the one musikliebhaber203 mentioned, an extremely expensive, not-so-portable metronome, and it kept time just as well at all", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but the most extremes of fast and slow.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(Fast like 250-400, slow like 25-40).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I really think that it depends a lot on what you're using it for primarily.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Many people, including me, just set the metronome to the correct time signature/tempo, and go.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some people need more customizability, and that's where an app comes in handy.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "The best part is that you could buy 5 apps to see which is best, and still spend far less than any physical metronome.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1171/Josh Fields", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It depends on what you need it for.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1, 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I purposely looked for one with a bright light since I play a brass instrument that often overpowers the ticking.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I also like a metronome that can subdivide and accent certain beats/parts of the beat.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "My undergraduate band director had one that could tick louder than our symphonic band...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "so check out the features and pick one that does what you need it to do.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1170/musikliebhaber203", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Your choice may differ based on what instrument you're playing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example, metronomes intended for drummers are often larger, more expensive and have more complex beat patterns available.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But if you're playing an orchestral instrument or guitar for example, there's a good chance you won't need the extra drummer-intended features and can go with a slightly simpler and more portable model.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/853/wadesworld", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "I am getting a metronome, and I need to know what traits separate good metronomes from bad metronomes. I'm not looking for a subjective \"I like this metronome\" discussion, but rather an answer that tells me how to separate one metronome from another and helps me determine which is best for me.", "title": "What should I look for in a good metronome?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<metronomes>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1683", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "The metronome you need depends on the instrument you play. It must be load enough to hear and exact. It must laso be portable. There are now apps available which are customisable. The best part is that you could buy 5 apps to see which is best, and still spend far less than any physical metronome.", "It depends on what you need it for and it should suit your instrument. It should be loud enough. It has to be precise. Do you need it to be portable? App-based metronomes are highly customisable and inexpensive." ] ]

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[ [ "It should be loud enough.", "It depends on what you need it for and it should suit your instrument.", "It has to be precise.", "Do you need it to be portable.", "App-based metronomes are highly customisable and inexpensive." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "The mic you use depends on your budget.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A dynamic mic (eg the SM57/58) do good jobs at the lower end of the price scale.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Condenser mics however capture a wider range of frequencies during recording so therefore sound slightly better, although this is based on the preference of the player.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "They are more expensive however, with some going up to and beyond £1500.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For a good, cheaper condenser mic that still does a good job I would recommend the Rode NT5.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When it comes to recording, position the mic about 30-40cm away from the guitar, at about the level with of the lower end of the fretboard (near the sound hole).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Angle the microphone body towards the sound hole from it's position.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can experiment with what gets the sound that you want, moving the mic around.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Trying different mic techniques can also be interesting.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have known people to place one mic pointing at the fretboard, and one down at the sound hole, to give an interesting stereo effect.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "And yes, plugging the output cable from an electro-acoustic into an audio interface is absolutely fine.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "From there, inside the software, you can change the EQ, put effects and reverb and whatnot on the recording.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Note however that the output from an electro-acoustic sounds different from a mic-recorded acoustic guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sometimes you just want that background strumming (particularly with twelve-strings) sound that electro-acoustics don't always produce.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hope this helps :)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/8/Ali", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I would say a condenser mic at a reasonable distance from you; something like a Rode NT1A is a good and reasonably priced solution for this; and will pick up vocals really well at the same time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0, 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here is an example I found on Youtube with the search nt1a acoustic guitar", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And yes it is acceptable to just plug the electro acoustic into a recording interface", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": ", you can do a lot with VST's to make the guitar sound as if it were being played live.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/149/Bella", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Id suggest a matched pair of CAM i2 .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You get very much for a little money, if you direct one at the fretboard and one at the corpus.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/9212/rhavin", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is no single correct answer to this -- every answer will be subjective, and your options will change dramatically depending on your price point.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Every microphone and mic preamp has its own character, and it's up to you to determine whether that character is what you want for that application.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The previous poster is correct -- the Shure SM 57 is the Swiss Army Knife of microphones.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "If your budget is under $100, you can pick up a 57 and use it on just about everything.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It won't always be the best mic for the job, but it will record anything from a screaming half stack to classical guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They are famously durable, a trait which is not necessarily shared by high-end condenser mics.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you go to a recording studio, you will most commonly see acoustic guitar recorded with a high-quality small diaphragm condenser microphone.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "As for whether you should go for a matched pair of small diaphragm condensers, this will also depend on both your budget and the specifics of the application.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If the acoustic guitar is the foundation of a song, you may find it useful to record in stereo.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you record in stereo, you will likely find that you get better results with a matched pair of small diaphragm condensers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are more threads on recording boards about which small-diaphragm condenser mics are the best for the money than one could ever reasonably read, so the best thing for you to do is go somewhere where you can test several options with your guitar, and pick what sounds best to you.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are some people out there who work miracles modifying cheap microphones.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Mark Fouxmann can take an AKG C-1000, which you can find for under $100 used, and make it sound like a mic that costs ten times that much. http://tapeop.com/reviews/gear/75/mod-of-the-akg-c-1000-s-mic/", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have one of these modded C-1000s, and I've A", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "/B'ed it in a recording studio against some very high-end mics, and been very impressed with the results.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In regards to placement, this is again subjective.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The default placement is around the 12th fret, away from the soundhole.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You may find, however, that there are other placements you like for different applications.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try having a friend play your guitar while you listen.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Move your ears to different spots, and find what sounds good to you.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There will never be a single right or wrong answer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Know your options, experiment, and trust your ears.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/9502/kiprainey", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "What type of microphone should I use for this, a dynamic or condenser type?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Both are widely used for acoustic guitars.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you specify the sound, style or ensemble/live/session you are targeting, we can give more specific advice.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Are there any tips for where the mic should be positioned in relation to the sound hole?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Yes, probably not right at it, a bit off axis, but experiment. More than that, there are other locations, like closer to the bridge or closer to the neck, again depending on the sound and the instrument.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In general, pointing or moving the mic:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Towards the bridge - results in a brighter sound, more attack Towards the neck - results in more bass, less clear sound Over the frets", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "- Using more than one mic, some people even mic the neck of the guitar over the left hand to get string noise and fret-hand resonances.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That's more advanced though, and usually a condenser.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Here's a video about that type of mic placement.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "- here the engineer uses two large diaphram condensers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They are located in the same place (14th fret), but angled differently so one is pointing towards the bridge and the other towards the headstock (tuners), to get the entire instrument. ...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "is it acceptable to just plug it in", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(it is an acoustic-electric) straight into a recording interface?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Totally!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's a unique sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Depending on the electronics it can sound a bit sterile and harsh, but very clean.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/20861/Wilbur Whateley", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I want to record myself playing my acoustic guitar. What type of microphone should I use for this, a dynamic or condenser type? Are there any tips for where the mic should be positioned in relation to the sound hole? Alternatively, is it acceptable to just plug it in (it is an acoustic-electric) straight into a recording interface?", "title": "How should I mic up an acoustic guitar?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<acoustic-guitar><recording>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1709", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "To mic up a guitar use a condenser mic at a reasonable distance from you; something like a Rode NT1A is a good and reasonably priced solution for this; and will pick up vocals really well at the same time. Another option is a dynamic mic (eg the SM57/58) do good jobs at the lower end of the price scale. Try different positions and set ups until you get the sound you desire. The default placement is around the 12th fret, away from the soundhole.", "Both type of microphones are suitable. The dynamic Shure SM57 is a good all-rounder. Condenser mics are more expensive and capture a wider range of frequencies. Microphone position for guitar varies depending on tastes. Move the mic around to see what suits you. Start at around the 12th fret, away from the soundhole. It is perfectly acceptable to plug directly into a recording interface." ] ]

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[ [ "Both type of microphones are suitable. The dynamic Shure SM57 is a good all-rounder. Condenser mics are more expensive and capture a wider range of frequencies.", "Microphone position for guitar varies depending on tastes. Move the mic around to see what suits you. Start at around the 12th fret, away from the soundhole.", "It is perfectly acceptable to plug directly into a recording interface." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "The one and", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "just about only suggestion I have is to use coated strings such as Elixirs.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "I used to have 'em on my #1 and #2 acoustics, and I liked the feel of them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I never had your problem, so don't know if that's an acceptable solution to you.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/195/Dave Jacoby", "score": 19 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You can use for example GHS fast fret to clean the strings before and after playing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "This should do the trick...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also wash your hands before playing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "As VarlogRant points out coated strings will be better as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Some alloys are more resistant to rust and corrosion as well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Nickel strings are available and should be quite resistant.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/549/M. Werner", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "put on a new set of strings, and make it a habit to clean the strings after each use.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "It'll keep dirt from building up and corroding the strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I recommend this: http://thestringcleaner.com", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/755/aaron", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I have the same problem you do.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If I forget to wipe down anything metal I've sweated on, it rusts/pits/etc.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "I experimented with different brands of strings and found that of the uncoated strings, DAddario lasts the longest for me.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, Old School Aqua Velva after shave works great to clean up the strings after a session.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "I sprinkle a little on a lint free cleaning rag and wipe down each string after each playing session.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I still have over half the bottle of Aqua Velva", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "left that I bought in roughly 1985.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Use it sparingly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hope this helps.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/570/JimR", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Guitar strings are, to an extent, sacrificial.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As in, they're not expected to last too long.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When I was gigging often and regularly, they would get changed every other gig.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The tone of new strings has that 'twang' that older strings have lost.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Pro's change every gig, but they can afford it !", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Washing your hands before and even during your play time will help,and keeping the strings dry is also good.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I used to play with a guy who would splash French chalk (baby powder to you and me) all over guitar , strings and hands (and us if we were in range!), to lubricate and keep his strings dry.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "WD40 is a water repellant, good for spraying on strings after playing,", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "BUT - slip something under your strings, over the fretboard to stop it reaching the wood.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It may not be detrimental, but could be seen as mental.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Completely off the wall, you could try surgical gloves that are a good tight fit, for at least part of your practice time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2808/Tim", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Someone I know carries Talcum Powder (I think this might be the same as baby powder?)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "as part of his electric guitar \"kit bag\" and is very fastidious about using it to keep his hands dry.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So you might try that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/15313/Mr. Boy", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Does anyone use the \"eyebrow\" trick?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Basically just rub your fingertips against your eyebrows", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ", that oil adds a nice slippery feel as you slide across the (mostly e B G) strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Admittedly this doesn't prevent rust, but I thought it worth mentioning since it helps the strings feel \"less rusty\".", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I've tried Finger-Ease lubricant, and there's no comparison.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I know it sounds dumb, but give it a shot you might be surprised.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/36001/brandonch33se", "score": 0 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "When I moved back in with my parents living near a lake after living in a third floor apartment in the city my guitar strings rusted stupidly quickly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You have to remember that the humidity in your region is going to affect your strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Strings that I could go two months with no rust in my apartment would rust after two weeks living with my parents.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sealed container, wiping your strings, buying coated strings, these usually work.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/40193/Matthew", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "I suffer from hyperhyrdosis which means my hands sweat quite a lot. The problem is that because of this my electric guitar strings seem to rust quite quickly because of this. Is there anything I can do to stop my strings from rusting so easily? Perhaps a spray or solution I can wipe over even after or before use.", "title": "How can I stop my electric guitar strings from rusting so quickly?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<electric-guitar><maintenance><strings>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1773", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/397/Dwayne Charrington" }

[ [ "Some people prefer coated strings and others find uncoated strings last longer. However, all agree that the strings must be cleaned regularly, preferably after every use. Washing hands before playing is another good tip. ", "Coated strings may help with this issue. Talcum powder on the hands may reduce sweatiness. Make sure you wash your hands before playing and wipe the strings after playing. Products such as GHS Fast Fret are available to wipe strings, or even use cheap after shave." ] ]

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[ [ "Coated strings may help.", "Talcum powder on the hands may reduce sweatiness.", "Wash hands before playing.", "Be sure to wipe the strings after playing. Products such as GHS Fast Fret are available, or even cheap after shave." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Since the comments ask for a more complete answer from me, I'm going to give it a shot.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most people I know call this technique double stops.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "In the case of Soul Man, the double stops are mostly based on a 6th interval, starting with a (sorta) outline of an E7: |-----4----2-2----7---9---11---12-| |---------------------------------| |---2/4--4/2", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "-2--/7---/9-", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "-/11", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "--/13-| |---------------------------------|", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "|---------------------------------| |---------------------------------| Another way to use double stops is to slide around inversions of diatonic chords based on the root, 3rd and appropriate 7th interval.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A good example of this is the song 3rd Rate Romance by The Amazing Rhythm Aces .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'm horrible with this jTab thing and tab in general, which I why I answered in a comment.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ":)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can check here for a more complete example that even covers a bit of Soul Man.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ":)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A google search for \"double stops\" also turns up a fair amount of material.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/570/JimR", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "He's just picking there in a country style; Dont know if there is a specific name for the technique:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As Follows (Assuming this is the bit you mean ): $4.15 $4.17h $2.20 $4.17 $2.18 $4.17 $2.16 $4.17 $3.19 $4.17 $3.17 $4.17 $3.15 $4.17 $3.14 $4.15 $4.17 Note this doesn't go up and down the neck but is essentially the same thing; the root G is often muted in the track.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Actually from the timbre of the bit in that track he's probably starting the run on the G string at the 12th fret.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Pattern's slightly different from there", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but im", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "sure you'll figure it out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/149/Bella", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I think the technique you are looking for is a double stop (although, I don't really hear it on the Beck piece, it's on the others).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A double stop, generally, is playing two notes together at the same time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "However, double stops are used a lot in blues with a rather distinctive sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The double stop tends to be V - I or I - III, although when using them heavily in a solo, you could certainly use other intervals (like the 6th suggested by JimR in a comment).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A search for \"double stop blues\" on google will give you a bunch of lessons and example licks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The following isn't actually a lick, but it's a series of double stops that I would use regularly over a blues solo in A.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The first two are A, the third one is the E, and the fourth and fifth one are the D, these can be used over the chord changes, picking up the grace not (D#) as you progress from V - IV.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "$B.5.$e.5 $G.9.$B.10 $G.9.$B.8 $G.7.$B.6 $G.7.$B.5 $G.14.$B.13 $B.17.$e.15 $B.17.$e.17", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/71/yossarian", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It's called chicken picken.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "You use your fingers/nails to pick the string very hard causing it to slap against the neck similar to slap bass guitar.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The type of run he is doing is using intervals descending down the neck.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "He's not doing exact chicken picken", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but it sounds like a hybrid between normal and chicken.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Generally when you do this you alternate with a thumb or pick attack that is muted and then the hard attack with the fingers giving a very characteristic sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Eddie VH does something similar with \"Finish What You Started\", which in context of the song he clearly associates with a country chicken-pickin' kind of thing, but to my ears connects to the soul thing.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I'd strongly suggest King Curtis and \"Memphis Soul Stew\", where Cornell Dupree pulls it out.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another good example of these R&B double stop licks is Jimi's take on \"Like A Rolling Stone\" at Monterey Pop.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The part that really connects to is how for many of the notes, the pop and rhythm of it is much more important than the actual note played, but it's more a part of what you might hear a hot country picker play in a lead context, while in the Isley, Curtis and Sam&Dave context they're more a popout lick in a rhythm guitar context.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/195/Dave Jacoby", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "Jeff Beck plays variations of this blues lick - 1:28 into \"You Know What I Mean\" - It's a basic blues riff (the beginning to Dust My Broom (Elmore James) played with variations up/down the fretboard using the G and E string - What the heck is this technique called?", "title": "The intro to \"Soul Man\" - the verses in \"It's Your Thing\" (Isley Brothers) - What is that technique called?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><technique><blues>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1875", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "A double stop, generally, is playing two notes together at the same time. You use your fingers/nails to pick the string very hard causing it to slap against the neck similar to slap bass guitar.", "The technique is known as playing double stops or chicken pickin'." ] ]

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[ [ "Double stops.", "Chicken pickin'" ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "The spacing is designed to offer useful milestones on the fretboard.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Take the notes on the 6th string (in standard tuning), for example:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Open (0th fret) is E. The F is only 1 fret away, why put a marker on the 1st fret?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's already marked by being the first fret", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The G is on fret 3, so put a marker there.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The A is on fret 5, which is a perfect 4th from the open string, so it deserves a marker.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "B follows on fret 7, which is a perfect 5th from the open string, so another marked fret.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Why there's a mark on fret 9", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ", I'll never know, I wish it was on 10 for D instead of 9 for C#", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But you need a marker on 12, for certain - it's the octave!", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The 15, 17, and 19 are just 3, 5, and 7 + 12 (an octave), respectively.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/94/gomad", "score": 32 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Maybe lost to history, the dots are references for the Fibonacci series, which when harmonics are considered, give a pure major chord with octave and perfect fifth redundancies.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The dot at the 9th fret marks 2/5ths of the string length.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The harmonic there is of the 5th partial (the major third) -- this is the one that throws you off.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "This is my observation, and it is so easy once seen, that I have little doubt that many people have stumbled across it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Nonetheless, Gibson and Martin guitars had nothing to say about it, and so far as I could see, nothing to see in google searches.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "THE DOTS MARK", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "THE HARMONICS COMPRISING", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A PURE MAJOR CHORD.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Are the dots an atavism from pre-equal tempered tuning?", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In historical paintings of fretted instruments, or in museums, when are the earliest dots seen in their modern location??", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "string open = 1 =", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "do dots 12 =", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "2nd partial = do (octave over root) 7 = 3rd", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "partial = sol (perfect 5th + octave over root)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "5 =", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "4th partial = do (double octave over root)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "9 = 5th partial = mi (double octave + major third over root) 3 =", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "6th partial = sol (double octave + perfect 5th over root)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1832/Carl J. Weber", "score": 15 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The frets that are highlighted are the equal-tempered equivalents of the basic fractions, as seen in the table below.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(The first column is the fraction, the second column is the corresponding number of half-tones): 1 0 = 0", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "6/5 3.156 ~ 3 4/3 4.980", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "~ 5 3/2 7.020 ~ 7 5/3 8.844 ~ 9 2 12 = 12 (from now on, it's simply an octave up, i.e., 12/5 15.156 ~ 15 times 2 for the fractions and +12 for the frets)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "8/3 16.980 ~ 17 3 19.020 ~", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "19 10/3 20.844 ~ 21 One can ask why 6/5 and not 7/5 , 8/5 or 9/5 .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't know exactly, but the fractions used have the lowest possible sum of numer+denom in the interval [1,2] .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(I'm not 100% precise here, we omit 5/4 which gives 3.863 ~ 4 , but you wouldn't place two dots adjacent since it would only confuse people, would you?)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This as well explains why 9 got there and not 10 : It corresponds to a very low-entry fraction.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One can as well notice that you can try flajolets on bars 12 , 7 and 5 easily, and with some adjustments on 3 , 4 and 9 as well, but these don't sound quite strong.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Flajolets on other positions are even more difficult.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2576/yo'", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "They are at important intervals: minor third, fourth, fifth, major sixth, octave.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Then they repeat for the second octave: minor third, fourth, fifth, major sixth.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1, 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/136/Brian Slesinsky", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I always thought the ninth fret marker was simply aesthetics.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Being that the marker after the twelth is three frets away, the marker before the the twelth is the same distance away.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It centers the twelve marker.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Practically speaking, the twelve marker is also more noticeable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/13768/user6591", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The white dots are typically placed at harmonic points on the string.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "The first harmonic of the open string is the octave, halfway along the string at the 12th fret.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The second harmonic is one-third the string length, and that falls at the seventh fret.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "On some models, you'll see that fret marked with a double-dot as well, as it's a very prominent harmonic: The woman holding the guitar here is pointing at the octave marker, but you can see the seventh fret is also double-dotted.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You'll notice the above guitar also has fewer dots; there isn't one on the third fret, and the second octave doesn't match the first.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The above layout is a more harmonic-oriented one; the average player, with a little practice, can coax out a harmonic at each of the marked frets.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Now, because harmonics, by their nature, are Pythagorean \"just temperament\", while the guitar's fretboard is designed for \"equal temperament\", the actual location of the harmonic usually won't be over the fret marked by the dots, so this layout isn't an exact guide", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but it's useful at a glance.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Most fretboards have the frets marked as you describe, and this is a \"compromise\" layout of sorts that can be repeated on both octaves of the fretboard, so the guitarist can play in both octaves without losing his place.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This layout is more a straight-up positioning guide, but it is still useful for identifying harmonic points.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Other harmonics of the open string besides the ones in the above picture are less prominent, though a skilled player with a well-made guitar can get them to speak.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Jaco Pastorius was famous for coaxing third and even second-fret harmonics from his Jazz Bass: Jaco Pastorius - Loop Jam (incorporates part of his \"Portrait of Tracy\" solo).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/766/KeithS", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I think it's to signify intervals as much as anything else.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The 12th fret is the most obvious - it's the octave.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The 3rd fret is pretty obvious because it gives you some general orientation for most open chords.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The 5th and 7th frets are valuable because they signify the 4th and 5th interval of the open strings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I was wondering why the white dots in the fretboard are usually placed in fret numbers 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19, and 21. I know that their general purpose is for counting, but what I wonder is: Why are they placed on precisely those frets, and not different ones? For example: Why are there two frets between the dots on 7 and 9, and three frets between the dots on 9 and 12?", "title": "Position of white dots in guitar fretboard", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><fretboard>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1900", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "S0: The spacing is designed to offer useful milestones on the fretboard. Maybe lost to history, the dots are references for the Fibonacci series, which when harmonics are considered, give a pure major chord with octave and perfect fifth redundancies.", "The spacing is designed to offer useful milestones on the fretboard. The dots are placed at those particular frets to identify useful intervals on the fretboard. The dots reference the Fibonacci series, which when harmonics are considered, give a pure major chord with octave and perfect fifth redundancies." ] ]

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[ [ "S0: The spacing is designed to offer useful milestones on the fretboard.", "The dots are placed at those particular frets to identify useful intervals on the fretboard.", "The dots reference the Fibonacci series, which when harmonics are considered, give a pure major chord with octave and perfect fifth redundancies." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "A good multi-tool, like one by Leatherman, is a nice addition to your case.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "They include slot and phillips head screwdrivers, pliers, diagonal cutters (good for emergency wire stripping), a file (useful for fingernails).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In addition, I throw in a small set of real diagonal cutters for changing strings, because they work more easily than the one on the multi-tool.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It's surprising how strong strings can be and these will make short work of cutting the string after you've detuned it until its slack.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Finally, I keep a small socket driver sized to fit 1/4\" jacks on effects and guitars and amps, because, sure as shooting, they'll loosen.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A small bar towel is good for wiping off sweat and grime; Sometimes we get rushed during set up and don't get a good chance to cool off, so you can drape that over the upper bout of the guitar to keep a sweaty forearm off the finish.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Sweat soaks in fast and takes a lot of work to get out so its better to avoid it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Towels also come in handy when you drop an amp on your finger, spill water, soda, beer, etc.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just toss it in the laundry and throw a clean one back in the case.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In addition, one or two small micro-cloths can help for touchups, especially if they have a bit of carnuba wax (or whatever sort of wax you use.)", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "My final thing is personal choice - I keep all my picks in an Altoids tin.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the old days it would'a been a Sucrets throat-lozenge box.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/821/the Tin Man", "score": 19 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "On top of everything else, it is always useful to have a kit of Allen keys, like these ones are very useful.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The smaller ones are used for adjusting action and intonation on some types of guitar bridges, the larger ones, are for adjusting truss rods, if you do that sort of thing yourself.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/8/Ali", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "To add to @the Tin Man's already awesome answer, you can try this little guy out for all the nuts/sockets on your guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't have personal experience with it, but the concept seems sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I usually keep one of these in my guitar case.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's great for doing on the spot setups for other players, and double checking to make sure my own instrument is kosher.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could also keep one of those little string windy combination peg puller thingees (yes, that's a technical term), but in my experience they are very cheaply made and usually end up breaking after a couple of hundred string changes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/13/Jduv", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Here is what I have in my kit (although I am sure my kit is probably a little overkill) and to be honest I don't use all of these tools, they're just there in-case I need them.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Battery powered string winder.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "(kind of looks like a cordless drill)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "handy for getting your guitar stringed up fast.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "ToneGear String Cleaner or GHS Fast Fret .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Handy for cleaning your strings after use, although I always forget to use this, hence why my strings rust badly.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Big Bends Nut Sauce Tuning Lubricant.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "This stuff is awesome, seriously.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Handy if you know what it's like to buy new strings, only to have them break while you're restringing your guitar (it happens).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A screwdriver set that has both phillips and flat head tips in it .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A good variety of small and large screwdrivers is a good idea, especially for those tiny screws you sometimes encounter on pick guards.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "A multi-tool.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "As mentioned by everyone here, the bike riding ones are generally the best.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Try and stay away from the cheapy ones, don't be lured and fooled by the cheap prices, once you've cut a couple of strings, the wire cutting snips on the tool will go blunt and sometimes break.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A small allen key set.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Even though a multi-tool sometimes has allen keys, you'll find that you might need a size that your multi-tool doesn't have.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A nice cotton cloth.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You can use it to wipe down the body of the guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I use a little bit of lemon juice when cleaning my guitar and it works so damn well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can use it for your fretboard as well.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/397/Dwayne Charrington", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Multi-tools made for bike riders can be very handy.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "They're compact and have screwdrivers, and allen keys built in.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Other than that I tend to carry a pair of needle nose pliers with wire cutters built in.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A guitar-specific multitool (e.g. the Guitar Gizmo or the Roadie Rench ) will cover a lot of ground.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In addition to the Roadie Rench, I have a microfiber cloth (for wiping off the guitar), a CLEAN cotton diaper (for wiping my face and hands), a bar towel (for spills etc.), a spare guitar cable, a spare speaker cable, a spare set of new strings (and the last set pulled off), a dull sharpie pen (for my friends use), a sharp sharpie pen (for me!), a cheap back up guitar strap, a small bottle of Lysol spray & Fabreeze (to disinfect and freshen bad breath mics) (business cards, replacement fuses, a spare phone charger, a regular Bic pen, a spiral bound notepad and a ground adapter plug (to eliminate 60 cycle ground hum).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1578/KevCain", "score": 3 } } ]

{ "question": "What tools should every guitarist have to do most small/medium projects for their guitars? (change strings, tuners, knobs, pickups)", "title": "What tools should every guitarist have?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><maintenance><equipment>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/1985", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/97/brianc" }

[ [ "Every guitarist should have a multi-tool, a small set of allen keys, a nice cotton cloth, tuning lubricant, battery powered string winder, a set of diagonal cutters, a screwdriver and string cleaner.", "Guitarists recommend a multi tool, string clippers, a socket driver, Allen keys, cloths and towels, string winder, nut lubricant, and screwdrivers." ] ]

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[ [ "Guitarists recommend a multi tool, string clippers, a socket driver, Allen keys, cloths and towels, string winder, nut lubricant, and screwdrivers." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Cant think of any reason why not - all the Uke's I have seen have symmetric nuts and bridges.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/104/Doktor Mayhem", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "usually, if it is a cheap uke that does not have a compensating saddle then the answer is yes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You might not even have to work on the nut slots; nylon strings are closer in diameter to each other than are steel guitar strings.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/549/M. Werner", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I have revised my answer after some more experience Original answer : I didn't even bother - I just re-tuned the strings in their original places.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because of the 're-entrant tuning', the top and bottom strings are very close in diameter, (as are the middle 2).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(G<->A are only 2 semitones apart, and C<->E are only 4 semitones apart)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It seemed to work fine, but having said that I was a complete beginner", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and I switched to right-handed after a month", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(I realised I find it fine playing righty).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "EDIT:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Having played righty for a few months, I tried re-tuning to lefty again (without switching strings), and it sounded wrong - and felt very wrong.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, I switched strings and it sounds great.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Just don't take all strings off at once (switch inners together, and outers together), and you should be all good.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I didn't have any issues with slot width or anything.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2154/laher", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There is one problem to consider.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "All acoustic string instrument soundboards (tops) have strips of carved wood called braces (sometimes called tone bars ) glued to the underside to strengthen the top but also to tune the vibrations for various pitches.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The braces are never symmetrical; they are different under the side of the instrument with the lowest pitched strings compared to how the braces are configured under the other side of the instrument, with the highest pitched strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is a carefully-planned design to optimize the vibrations of the different pitches that the strings produce.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, in theory, if you simply reversed the order of the strings, the sound of the instrument would change markedly and the tone quality would suffer.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ideally you would purchase a left-handed ukelele whose soundboard would be braced in an inverse fashion to accommodate the reversed order of the strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is commonly available for acoustic and classical guitars, and they usually cost more, because the luthiers who build it have to do extra work that they're not accustomed to doing in large numbers.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, an inexpensive ukelele is a simple instrument, not very sophisticated, and I doubt that you would hear much difference in the overall sound of the instrument once you reverse the strings.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You will, however, want to pay a luthier to construct an entirely new nut and a new bridge saddle if you want the instrument to play clearly and loudly and in-tune, without buzzing strings or problems with the action of the instrument.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "None at all, I have done it on a really cheap one for my son and it was OK.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "I know that you wouldn't necessarily jump on doing this on a guitar, but I'm wondering on a fairly inexpensive ukelele if the strings could be reversed without issue.", "title": "Any issues with restringing a right-handed ukelele to be left-handed?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<maintenance><ukulele>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/2257", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/" }

[ [ "There are no issues in re-stringing a right-handed ukele for a left-handed player. ", "it is widely accepted that there should be no problem at all in changing ukulele strings from right to left handed. However, the bracing may not be correct under the soundboard." ] ]

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[ [ "There should be no problem at all in changing ukulele strings from right to left handed.", "You my consider the bracing not being correct under the soundboard." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I have made a couple and it isn't that difficult...but in saying that it does depend on exactly what you want to build.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Acoustic guitars - really hard work, as every decision will have impact on tone", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ", so I'll just talk about electrics:-)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "We have discussed winding your ownpickups - doable, but probably not agood use of your time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Necks - can be very challenging.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Thisis one area I haven't mastered, soended up buying ESP necks (which Ilike as they make some very fast,reasonably slim necks)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The body is a piece of cake - as longas you have decent woodworking toolsand experience.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "A table router makeseverything really easy.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Choose yourwood sensibly (for my first one Ichose a really hard Malayan pine, andwent through router bits incrediblyfast - but that guitar has lasted me23 years so far, so it is prettystrong)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Electrics make a big difference.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are plenty of example circuits, all of which sound different, so if you are a beginner I would go with one similar to the classic Stratocaster circuitry.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Passive and very simple.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would recommend two books above all others.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Melvyn Hiscock \"Make your own Electric Guitar\" and Ralph Denyer's \"The Guitar Handbook\" as they are very well laid out and explain the trickier bits well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Best of luck with it - it takes a long time to do well, but it is so rewarding to use your own guitar up on stage.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Out of all my guitars, the one which feels fastest is still my original home built one.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/104/Doktor Mayhem", "score": 8 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I would strongly advice getting a book for this, as there are many steps and you will want a complete thorough step by step guide.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would suggest reading through the book before starting the project.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This way you wont get any nasty surprises in the middle of building.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't think you will find a good enough source online (at least for free) to make a really good guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "By reading the book you minimize the risk of doing the same mistakes that other first time builders do.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Here are a couple from Amazon:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Build your own electric guitar", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Make your own electric guitar You will need a lot of patience and a lot of time.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The hardest part to build is the neck, so you might want to think about buying a neck and only build the body.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, if you have time and some skill there is no reason not to build the neck as well.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would have low expectations for the quality of your first own built guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It won't be a PRS...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But you will learn a lot while building and your second one will already be a lot better.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However if you do things right you will get a very nice and at least personal guitar!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have built one myself", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "and I never use it, since I like my Tele better...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But I am totally going to build another one sometime when I have time and a place to do so.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "One more advice: When deciding on the shape of the body I would recommend building a shape that does not exist (unless you really want it to be a Strat or Les Paul) since this will make your instrument a lot different and much more personal than by just making a copy of something else.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Good Luck!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Just to add to @mrbuxley's great answer: Unless you have access to some serious equipment this is going to be a very expensive and time consuming venture", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": ";).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You might be better off purchasing a pre-made neck and body from a reputable manufacturer such as Warmoth and then assembling all the parts yourself.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The fun part about this (well for me anyway) is picking out the finish, all the hardware, building the electronics with my own crazy circuits, and knowing that I have an instrument specifically designed and suited to my every whim.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, if you go this route you could have the instrument in playing condition less than a couple of weeks.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you build your own from scratch--including purchasing blanks to mill the body and neck from, you are going to have a lot of scratch in the guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, finishing a guitar is a black art.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I have friends who have tried and gotten varying degrees of success--but as @mrbuxley indicates your first attempt will never be as high quality as what a professional painter can do; and likely your second, third fourth, fifth, and well you get the idea.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You could spend a couple of years perfecting your technique in this single area in order to get to luthier grade quality.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, my recommendation is to head over to Warmoth's site, find a body you are in love with, pick a neck that compliments it, go buy all your hardware, and be up and running with your new guitar in a couple of weeks.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, if you truely are hardcore, and wish to build watch your instrument go from a solid block of wood to something beautiful then prepare for a serious learning experience and a very time consuming but rewarding process.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And who knows, if you get really good at it, you could be the next John Suhr selling your guitars to the likes of John Mayer, Mark Knopfler, and David Gilmour.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/13/Jduv", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There's been a lot of advice to buy a ready made neck, and if your woodworking skills aren't top notch that is a very good plan to begin with, but if you want to get a little more adventurous you can buy pre-slotted fretboards from some places like", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "stewmac which takes a big part of the pain out of the equation, especially if you want to do something different to a traditional bolt-in neck, like a neck through construction or something.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/698/eviltobz", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I'm not sure how \"from scratch\" you want to be.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you find yourself in over your head starting from say, a large tree and a mound of iron ore, you might want to look at some kits or components .", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/94/gomad", "score": 4 } } ]

{ "question": "I want to make an electric guitar by myself from scratch. How can I do this?", "title": "Building an electric guitar from scratch", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<electric-guitar><instruments><construction><lutherie><instrument-making>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/2466", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/806/davs" }

[ [ "The Melvyn Hiscock \"Make your own Electric Guitar\" and Ralph Denyer's \"The Guitar Handbook\" are excellent books if you want to build your own electric guitar as they are very well laid out and explain the trickier bits well. The hardest part to build is the neck, so you might want to think about buying a neck and only build the body. You might be better off purchasing a pre-made neck and body from a reputable manufacturer such as Warmoth and then assembling all the parts yourself.", "The Melvyn Hiscock \"Make your own Electric Guitar\" and Ralph Denyer's \"The Guitar Handbook\" as they are very well laid out and explain the trickier bits well. By reading the book you minimize the risk of doing the same mistakes that other first time builders do. The hardest part to build is the neck, so you might want to think about buying a neck and only build the body. However, if you have time and some skill there is no reason not to build the neck as well. You might be better off purchasing a pre-made neck and body from a reputable manufacturer such as Warmoth and then assembling all the parts yourself." ] ]

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[ [ "The Melvyn Hiscock \"Make your own Electric Guitar\" and Ralph Denyer's \"The Guitar Handbook\" as they are very well laid out and explain the trickier bits well. By reading the book you minimize the risk of doing the same mistakes that other first time builders do.", " The hardest part to build is the neck, so you might want to think about buying a neck and only build the body. However, if you have time and some skill there is no reason not to build the neck as well. You might be better off purchasing a pre-made neck and body from a reputable manufacturer such as Warmoth and then assembling all the parts yourself." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "It won't warp the neck.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The force of gravity on the neck is much less than the force asserted on the neck by those strings under tension.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I would still not advise long term storage of guitars by hanging them on the wall.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The safest place for your guitar is in its hard shell case.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "While hanging on the wall your guitar is far more susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "And these changes can definitely have an adverse effect on the wood your guitar is made from.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You can also experience finish issues with some nitrocellulose-based finishes when they're left in contact with rubber and foam, such as you might find covering the guitar hanger's hooks, for any period of time.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It can discolour the finish and even rub it off the guitar with little effort.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "And then there's the accident factor: a guitar hanging on the wall is far more likely to be bumped, banged, knocked, touched, dropped, sneezed on, puked over, drooled on, viewed by potential theives...", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "you get the idea.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's just not wrapped in the layers of protective foam and plywood that a case provides.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/394/Ian C.", "score": 17 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I doubt it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Every single music store I have ever been in hangs instruments from the headstock.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If it caused damage I don't think use of them would be so widespread.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/568/Samuel Andrew", "score": 13 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It won't except for the effect of weather.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But no matter what you do, don't let it lay flat on a surface without supporting the neck.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It'll do less damage than your kid running into the guitar on its floorstand and knocking it over, then falling on your precious instrument.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I'm doing it for many years now, without any problem... except the kids issue mentioned before of course :-)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I like to leave my guitars out, otherwise I don't play them. I have a couple of wall hangings and stands all over the place too. Will hanging a guitar from the wall damage it at all? Warp the neck? etc.", "title": "Will hanging a guitar by its headstock damage it?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><storage>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/2638", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/71/yossarian" }

[ [ "S3: The safest place for your guitar is in its hard shell case. While hanging on the wall your guitar is far more susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature. And then there's the accident factor: a guitar hanging on the wall is far more likely to be bumped, banged, knocked, touched, dropped, sneezed on, puked over, drooled on, viewed by potential theives...", "Hanging a guitar by the headstock will not warp the neck. While hanging on the wall your guitar is far more susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature. And then there's the accident factor: a guitar hanging on the wall is far more likely to be bumped, banged, knocked. The safest place for your guitar is in its hard shell case. " ] ]

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[ [ "Hanging a guitar by the headstock will not warp the neck.", "While hanging on the wall your guitar is far more susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature.", "You can also experience finish issues with some nitrocellulose-based finishes when they're left in contact with rubber and foam, such as you might find covering the guitar hanger's hooks, for any period of time. You can also experience finish issues with some nitrocellulose-based finishes when they're left in contact with rubber and foam, such as you might find covering the guitar hanger's hooks, for any period of time.", "And then there's the accident factor: a guitar hanging on the wall is far more likely to be bumped, banged, knocked", "The safest place for your guitar is in its hard shell case. " ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "the only difference to anormal bass is the shape.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The shape may result in a slightly different tone from the bass, but otherwise it is just a normal bass with a violin shaped body.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The most famous user is probably a little guy called Paul McCartney...", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 9 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "This \"violin bass\" is basically a knock-off of the famous Hofner bass used by Paul McCartney in the Beatles.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "While it will play and function similar to a regular solid body bass, a hollow body does change the character of the sound.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "(This applies to electric guitars as well).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Hofner violin bass has a very distinctive sound, and frankly, most of the knock-offs do NOT have this sound.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you are trying to get the Hofner sound, buy a Hofner.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you play bass and think this has a cool look, you may want to try before you buy (or make sure they have a good return policy).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It will sound different from a conventional solid body bass.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The classic Höfner \"violin bass\" design, from circa 1958, is a hollow-body archtop instrument with a spruce top, like an archtop guitar but without F-holes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It has a \"floating\" wooden archtop bridge.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It has a short-scale neck which is small and has a narrow fingerboard width and string-spacing.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "It should be strung with the original-specification flatwound strings to get the classic Höfner sound.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because it is a hollow-body archtop with a short scale, it sounds quite a bit different than a conventional long-scale solid-body bass guitar.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "1962 model Höfner Violin Bass", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "All of the attention paid to this bass is as a result of Paul McCartney of the Beatles using it as his main bass throughout his career.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Today, Höfner makes several models, including some hand-carved in Germany with the highest grade woods and appointments; these are very expensive.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However in recent years they have added two different models built in China that are very affordable.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Epiphone and other companies have long made copies of this design that are basically only similar in their external shape; they tend not to copy the design principles or the sound of the original.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you play bass in a Beatles tribute band, you have to have a violin bass.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Other than that, this style of bass has seen very little use in other music.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/None/", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "before I looked at the picture, I thought you were talking about one of the various electric upright basses.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Usually looks like a stripped-down \"doghouse\" bass with no acoustic sound at all, just a center support for the bridge, fingerboard, and electronics.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You play 'em just like a normal upright bass, either with fingers or bow.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/549/M. Werner", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Note that this bass has 30.5\" length, and therefore will sound differently (muddy and warm, 60s-to-early-70s-ish).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That's besides sounding like crap, as many cheap no-name brands usually do.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Although there's always a chance for one of those sounding OK, I wouldn't count on it until I both read positive testimonials and hear samples.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/602/avramov", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "A violin bass is just a hollow body electric bass guitar with a violin shaped body.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The sound apparently sounds like a double bass with the Hofner model but otherwise its an electric bass guitar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/6140/user6140", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It's originally a VERY small double bass with electrical pickups.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Sounds, in a way, like the ol' big double bass.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/6343/wescrack", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "The Hofner Violin Bass has a unique sound that is very tradional.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The best way to describe it is to think of an upright bass scaled down with frets.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The German made Hofner bass provides a thick low end that does not get lost with the sounds of guitars or keyboards.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Bright sounding bass guitars (like Fenders or Rickenbackers) can intertwine with the low end of guitars.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Especially when guitars are tuned low, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish who is actually producing the low notes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Beatle bass has a commanding tone and presence that is all \"bass\".", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The Hofner's body shape sets it apart from any other instrument ever made.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Today there are many choices for copy models (from companies like: Rogue, Epiphone, Jay Turser and Stadium, etc...)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "their all pretty good but don't capture", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "the totally feel or sound of the original.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you're serious about obtaining the real sound, feel and experience of a Hofner you're best to buy one.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is an investment that you will enjoy for a lifetime.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/41316/Scotty Babyboomer", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I have seen advertised, electric violin bass guitars such as the following: Are they really any different from a normal bass guitar, and if so what makes them different and how then should they be best used?", "title": "What is a violin electric bass?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<electric-bass-guitar>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/2829", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/131/Vass" }

[ [ "A violin bass is just a hollow body electric bass guitar with a violin shaped body. While it will play and function similar to a regular solid body bass, a hollow body does change the character of the sound. The German made Hofner bass provides a thick low end that does not get lost with the sounds of guitars or keyboards. The Beatle bass has a commanding tone and presence that is all \"bass\".", "The classic Höfner \"violin bass\" design, from circa 1958, is a hollow-body archtop instrument with a spruce top, like an archtop guitar but without F-holes. It has a floating wooden bridge and a short-scale neck. It has a traditional, unique sound. It is very bassy. However, some may say the only difference is in the shape." ] ]

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[ [ "The only difference to a normal bass is the shape.", "The original Hofner Violin Bass has a traditional, unique sound. It is very bossy.", "The classic Höfner \"violin bass\" design, from circa 1958, is a hollow-body archtop instrument with a spruce top, like an archtop guitar but without F-holes. It has a floating wooden bridge and a short-scale neck." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "From: Music Notation Drawing Rests Theory Project 2: Preparing Scores To draw the quarter rest, draw the right side of a letter “R”, omitting the vertical, or start with a number “2”, but pull the horizontal line down on the right.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Put the hook on the bottom and it’s done.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The quarter rest is a letter “R” suitable for being placed next to a letter with a vertical right side.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It’s right out of Gutenberg’s Bible.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The hook on the bottom is merely embellishment.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The “classical” quarter rest is a mirror-reversed 8th rest.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Don’t use it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Some people draw a version of the “S” rest which was introduced in the very early 1800’s to replace the “classical” rest.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The “S” rest is like an S or backwards “Z” with the top and bottom concave instead of convex or straight.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Another way to draw it is to make a line down and curving left, straight to the right, and then curving left and down.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That is the easiest way to start, and I recommend it to you.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you rotate that clockwise you have an “S” rest.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Or copy the eighth doubled and backwards.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Or chop away half of both curves of a Gutenberg rest.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There is a lot of variation to be found in the quarter rest.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The problem with the Gutenberg rest is that it takes too much vertical space and therefore collides with other rests or notes too often.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For handwriting music, the Gutenberg rest and the classical rest are the worst, in my opinion.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/656/mplungjan", "score": 67 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I was taught to use a lower case z with a lower case c under it, with the bottom of the z touching the top of the c.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/450/blindjesse", "score": 20 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I draw a quarter note using two pen strokes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the picture below I've used a narrow ballpoint pen.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you use a slightly fatter pen the 2-3 and 4-5 lines will touch, creating the impression that the character was drawn with an italic pen.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The change in width is a valuable visual clue and makes it look much more like a printed quarter note rest.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This is easy to write and looks better than a quarter note drawn with a single pen stroke.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, its appearance is more familiar and easier to read than the reverse eighth note rest suggested elsewhere.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/9426/Brian THOMAS", "score": 10 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I was always taught to write a slanted 2 and then make a c below it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/1792/Ewa", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In Britain we would simply draw a lower case z in the middle of the stave, and this is considered legible.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "It's what we teach children, too.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/2069/Marian", "score": 5 } } ]

{ "question": "It seems to me that the quarter rest we see everywhere was drawn with a calligraphy pen. I don't have one of those - I have a sharpened/mechanical pencil or a ball-point pen. So usually when I try to imitate the shape of a quarter rest, it looks a lot like a 3 . What is a proper/accepted \"thin\" version of the quarter rest symbol?", "title": "How do you draw a quarter rest with a pen/pencil?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<notation><sheet-music>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/3045", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/581/Ricket" }

[ [ " From: Music Notation Drawing Rests Theory Project 2: Preparing Scores To draw the quarter rest, draw the right side of a letter “R”, omitting the vertical, or start with a number “2”, but pull the horizontal line down on the right. In Britain we would simply draw a lower case z in the middle of the stave, and this is considered legible. Others consider that the quarter rest is a letter “R” suitable for being placed next to a letter with a vertical right side. Thus, no real consensus.", "The quarter rest can be drawn by simply drawing a lower case z in the middle of the stave, or writing a slanted 2 and then make a c below it. From Music Notation, Drawing Rests: To draw the quarter rest, draw the right side of a letter “R”, omitting the vertical, or start with a number “2”, but pull the horizontal line down on the right." ] ]

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[ [ "This can be drawn by simply drawing a lower case z in the middle of the stave, or writing a slanted 2 and then make a c below it. From Music Notation, Drawing Rests: To draw the quarter rest, draw the right side of a letter “R”, omitting the vertical, or start with a number “2”, but pull the horizontal line down on the right." ] ]

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Also @topomorto's suggestion (F#/D) is descent, but I usually leave-off the high-D, fretting it like.. 2x023x ..", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "which makes it sound a little lower.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It works well in situations where you're walking down from a G, similar to the Weezer song but outside the context of barre chords.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But since this version is open-fretted, it sounds a little bright--which of course you may prefer!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/61781/elrobis", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "I am writing a piece and I am trying to write a D major chord that is lower than the open E major chord on guitar. How should I do this? I am relatively new to guitar and I have no idea what this chord might be.", "title": "How to play a D major chord lower than the open E major chord on guitar?", "forum": "music.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<guitar><chords>", "link": "music.stackexchange.com/questions/86466", "author": "music.stackexchange.com/users/61765/Yay" }

[ [ "to play a D major chord lower than the open E major chord on guitar is not possible using standard tuning. To make it sound lower, the bottom string at least is going to be tuned to D, which means that any other notes played on that string then need to be fretted two frets higher, which may/not cause other problems. By tuning the whole guitar down a tone, but playing the rest of the song two frets higher, you can find that low chord. Or - play the whole song a tone higher in standard tuning, and instead of the 'low D chord', make that chord an open E.", "To make it sound lower, the bottom string at least is going to be tuned to D," ] ]

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[ [ "To make it sound lower, the bottom string at least is going to be tuned to D, which means that any other notes played on that string then need to be fretted two frets higher. By tuning the whole guitar down a tone, but playing the rest of the song twoFrets higher, you can find that low chord." ] ]

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{ "question": "I'm fairly certain this hasn't been asked yet based on my search, but apologies if it has. I'm curious what actor has had the most unique roles as a Marvel or DC character in movie adaptations of either universe. Not limited to the MCU or DCEU explicitly, but any film adaptation of the comic books. Off the top of my head I can only think of Chris Evans who has played at least 3: Captain America, The Human Torch and Jensen (from The Losers).", "title": "What actor has played the greatest number of unique Marvel or DC characters in movie adaptations?", "forum": "movies.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<marvel-cinematic-universe><dc-extended-universe><casting>", "link": "movies.stackexchange.com/questions/82603", "author": "movies.stackexchange.com/users/22993/sanpaco" }

[ [ "Like Chris Evans, Ryan Reynolds is now a veteran with many roles under his belt: Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity Green Lantern in Green Lantern Deadpool in Deadpool 1 & 2 Nick Cruz in RIPD. Arguably, the character he played in X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a different one from Deadpool as Deadpool shoots him in the end credits of Deadpool 2 ", "Chris Evans, Ryan Reynolds is now a veteran with many roles under his belt: Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity Green Lantern in Green Lantern Deadpool in Deadpool 1 & 2 Nick Cruz in RIPD " ] ]

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great Tomatoes - works, but a bit hard to push through completely Apples - great Cheese - very hard to push through, but works Carrots - great Smoked salmon - doesn't work", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It should be sufficient for most salads.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The bowl is sealable and can be used to store several portions.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "cooking.stackexchange.com/users/26883/JonathanReez", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I would STRONGLY advise a GOOD chef's knife.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "I am not a professional, but I would not trade either of my chef's knives for a gadget.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "For anything LESS than MASS PRODUCTION (think \"cooking for 50\"), the knife is quicker and more versatile in the results.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Let me emphasize a GOOD chef's knife.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It should either be an 8\" or a 10\" knife.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The blade should be 1.5\"-2\" thick from top to bottom.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It should have a smooth blade, not serrated.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hold the knife in one hand, and the vegetable in the other.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Make sure you hold the vegetable with your finger tips, but bend your hand so that the knuckles is closest to the knife blade, not your finger tips.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "That gives you a good grip on the food without putting the fingertips under the blade, and the knuckles are high enough off the food that you should use them as a guide.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hold the cutting spot of the knife against your knuckles and use them as a cutting guide.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "With each slice, slide your fingertips away from the blade just enough to make the next slice uniform with the 1st.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Alton Brown on FoodTV gives a very good video lesson on knife use.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Until I got my 1st chef's knife (I have both the 8\" & the 10\", and I use them differently, depending on the size of what I am chopping), chopping vegetables was a horrible experience trying to use a carving knife - 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{ "question": "I like eating a salad for lunch, but would like to somehow optimize the time it takes to cut the vegetables. My salad usually contains tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, carrot, etc. I could buy an electrical blender, but the end result is usually not as tasty since the vegetable parts are too small. Therefore I tried to look-up for some alternatives: Starfrit Chopper Prepworks Chopper Freshware Chopper Anyone have experience with such devices? Perhaps there's some great alternative that I haven't found yet?", "title": "Best tool for quickly cutting vegetables into a salad?", "forum": "cooking.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<equipment><salad><cutting>", "link": "cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/46812", "author": "cooking.stackexchange.com/users/26883/JonathanReez" }

[ [ "Food processors and mandolins are recommended tools for larger quantities, but otherwise a good chef's knife is quicker and more versatile. In many cases, egetables like carrots, celery and bell peppers can be prepared in advance to save time and cut enough to .", "Vegetables can be prepared in advance in many cases to save time. However, for faster chopping, food processors and mandolins are recommended tools. On the other hand, a good chef's knife is both quick and versatile." ] ]

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[ [ "Many vegetables can be prepped in advance to cut down on preparation time on busy days.", "Food processors and mandolins are good tools for chopping vegetables. Food processors are particularly suitable for very large quantities.", "A good chef's knife is the best vegetable chopping tool. It is quick and versatile unless you are dealing with mass production." ] ]

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{ "question": "Does anyone have recommendations for great shoes for a long flight? I usually wear running shoes, but my feet often get very uncomfortable after a few hours.", "title": "Shoes for long flight", "forum": "travel.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<air-travel><long-haul><footwear>", "link": "travel.stackexchange.com/questions/898", "author": "travel.stackexchange.com/users/403/user403" }

[ [ "To avoid discomfort on a long flight it is best to wear shoes that are easy to remove during your flight and to put back on before landing like slip-on shoes and flat pumps.Another option is to simply wear open shoes like flip-flops or sandals. However, Many people advocate wearing flight socks to prevent discomfort during their flight.", "To avoid discomfort on a long flight it is best to wear shoes that are easy to remove during your flight and to put back on before landing like slip-on shoes and flat pumps.Another option is to simply wear open shoes like flip-flops or sandals. However, Many people advocate wearing flight socks to prevent discomfort during their flight." ] ]

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[ [ "To avoid discomfort on a long flight it is best to wear shoes that are easy to remove during your flight and to put back on before landing like slip-on shoes and flat pumps.Another option is to simply wear open shoes like flip-flops or sandals. ", "Many people advocate wearing flight scks to prevent discomfort during their flight." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "I think the simplest, yet most idiomatic way to say that in English would be this: Cover her eyes with your hands.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Or, as was suggested by brichins down below, the sentence can be made even shorter: Cover her eyes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "if it's implied that it is your hands that you're going to use to cover her eyes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/6450/Michael Rybkin", "score": 47 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "\"Put your hands over her eyes\" would be most natural to me.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "(\"Over\" seems more natural than \"on\" but I can't really explain why.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Perhaps \"on\" feels like you're saying to touch her eyes, which would be painful.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you said \"blindfold her with your hand(s)\", that would be understood perfectly.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Catch her eyes off\" makes no sense to me and I wouldn't be able to guess what you meant.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/4468/David Richerby", "score": 9 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "None of your examples feel natural to me.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "As an American in the western U.S., we would simply say \"close your eyes,\" it being implicit that the eyes may need to be covered (by one's hands or something else) to ensure the necessary blindness or surprise.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is a common enough concept in my area that a surprise should be met with covered eyes that I don't hear people say anything more explicit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If the situation requires the eyes to be covered by hands (whether it be a playful moment with a child or an intimate moment with a lover), I'd use \"cover your eyes.\"", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "If asking a third person to cover the second person's eyes, it would be most natural to say, \"please cover her eyes.\"", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "Again, the use of hands being implicit.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It would be tedious to say \"cover her eyes with your hands\" as it suggests there are multiple ways to cover the eyes and the most appropriate is with your hands.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "This would be highly circumstantial.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Ignoring situations with sexual overtones, I could see using it at a child's birthday party where a blindfold was used by children striking a piñata — until one with a runny nose took a turn, afterwhich the blindfold couldn't be used.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "You might then ask a second child to \"cover her eyes with your hands\" to take the place of the blindfold.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/56469/JBH", "score": 9 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As an American (who has lived in the midwest and east coast), a common phrase I would use is Shield her eyes! to indicate covering their eyes so they cannot see.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "This has the same meaning as \"cover\", but the use of \"shield\" adds a sense of urgency or need to avoid danger.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Because it sounds exaggerated, I most often hear this in playful and joking contexts.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(For example, I was very shy and modest when I was younger, and a friend teased me by saying \"oh no, shield your eyes!\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "when two characters had a PG kissing scene in a movie.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Note that \"shield\" can also mean \"protect\" in a purely functional sense,", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "as in the case of debris or wind, which does not necessarily imply that the person is unable to see.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The context should make it clear which is meant, but to avoid ambiguity or for a more serious situation, Cover her eyes! is appropriate and to-the-point.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "It would seem a little strange to specify \"with your hands\", since that is already the most likely method of covering someone's eyes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "But if you would like to specify, Put your hands over her eyes.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "is a natural way to phrase it, since the use of \"put\" requires that you explain what you are going to use, rather than tacking on a prepositional phrase to the \"cover\" sentence.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/39790/user812786", "score": 7 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "I'm reminded of one of my favorite songs by Weird Al (Everything You Know is Wrong).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "In the song you hear the lyrics: \"When suddenly a guy behind me in the back seat Popped right up and cupped his hands across my eyes\"", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It's a variation of the other answers here, but especially the word \"cupped\" in this case", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "sounds like the right way to me.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Also, I think where space is at a premium in song lyrics, if there were a shorter way to say this, he likely would have used it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/30111/Aaron R.", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As a Mississippi native, to ask a person to do this to themselves: Hide your eyes!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "To ask someone to do it to someone else:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Hide her eyes!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/71118/RedAlertMom", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Not appropriate for the particular case in question, but closely related:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There's a little rhyme you say to small children:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Open your mouth And close your eyes, You're going to get A big surprise!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "When the child closes its eyes, you pop a sweet into the child's open mouth.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/71103/recoup", "score": 2 } } ]

{ "question": "I would like to know how do you say this action in common spoken English. Suppose that someone puts their hand on someone's eyes in order not to let them see. So, someone is ordering someone else to this action: A. Put your hand on her eyes. B. Blindfold her with your hand. C. Catch her eyes off ... So what's the way saying it?", "title": "What is an idiomatic way to tell someone to put their hands on someone's eyes in order to not let them see?", "forum": "ell.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<phrase-request><spoken-english><idiomatic-language>", "link": "ell.stackexchange.com/questions/159208", "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/59037/Shahrooz" }

[ [ "\"Cover your/her eyes\" is the most common suggestion.", "\"Cover her eyes with your hands\" would be understood, although \"with your hands\" is probably unnecessary. \"Put your hands over her eyes\" or \"blindfold her with your hand(s)\" would also be understood. However, \"Catch her eyes off\" would make no sense to most speakers." ] ]

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[ [ "\"Catch her eyes off\" would make no sense to most speakers.", "\"Cover her eyes with your hands\" would be understood, although \"with your hands\" is probably unnecessary.", "\"Put your hands over her eyes\" or \"blindfold her with your hand(s)\" would also be understood." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "\"Who should I say is calling?\"", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/66909/JeremyC", "score": 94 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As far as politeness goes, the following examples, along with what JeremyC has already suggested, would also be some of the safest ways to ask people for their names when talking with them over the phone:", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ -1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Could you please tell me who I'm speaking with?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "May I ask who's calling?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Would you mind telling who's talking?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/6450/Michael Rybkin", "score": 50 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "In my experience, \"Who is this?\" is generally perceived as more polite than \"Who are you?\" or similar.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I don't have a good reason for it.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "There are other more-polite forms, as noted in the other answers, but \"Who is this?\" is direct, reasonable, and unlikely to offend.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/6186/R.. GitHub STOP HELPING ICE", "score": 18 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "May I tell X who is calling? has always worked for me.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If they refuse, I hang up.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/64237/Jeff Morrow", "score": 6 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "There's not one perfect answer for every situation.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "If you don't hear the name the 1st time, just say that.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Or, if the caller just gives his/her 1st name, state that you need the last name as well, and the reason why.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I encounter this often.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Although I am a native English speaker, most of my callers speak Spanish.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "So, I am confronted with two problems:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "First, the need to know the full name of the caller; and second, the fact that I am not trained in the culturally-appropiate way to ask my client's identity in Spanish.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "(And the most appropriate way to ask this, may vary from country to country, anyway.)", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "My advice is to listen to the caller, and to respond in a way that seems correct for that situation.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Your tone of voice, and your attitude, probably are more important than the exact words that you use.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/71294/user71294", "score": 4 } } ]

{ "question": "Say, you're working in a company. The phone rings and you pick it up. On the other line, someone wants to speak to one of your co-workers. You want to tell your co-worker who this person is. I think asking \"May I know who you are?\" is a bit rude? What's a more common or softer alternative?", "title": "What's a polite way of asking \"who are you?\" on the phone?", "forum": "ell.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<phrase-request><politeness><informal-language>", "link": "ell.stackexchange.com/questions/159621", "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/43585/alex" }

[ [ "\"Who should I say is calling?\", \"May I ask who's calling?\", \"Would you mind telling who's talking?\" and \"Could you please tell me who I'm speaking with?\" are all polite questions. However, the more direct \"Who is this?\" is also reasonable.", "\"May I ask who's calling?\" or \"Could you please tell me who I'm speaking with?\" are both acceptable ways of asking. \"Who is this?\" is more direct, but unlikely to offend." ] ]

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[ [ "\"May I ask who's calling?\" or \"Could you please tell me who I'm speaking with?\" are both acceptable ways of asking.", "\"Who is this?\" is more direct, but unlikely to offend." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "Since it's not being said unambiguously: yes, it's correct; it works the same as Spanish .", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "When you have zero of something you use the plural:", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "0 hours, no cows, zero degrees, etc.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "The singular is used exclusively for when there is exactly one of something.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Stylistically, \"0 hours and 5 minutes\" is not usual, but can be appropriate when you have tasks of varying lengths in the minutes to hours range and want to express the times in the same style.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/892/Jack Aidley", "score": 29 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "It's not \"incorrect,\" but normally you'd omit the hours instead:", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "The process required five minutes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I suppose there are some exceptions.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example, I can see where an author might decide keep the zero for the sake of parallelism: Process A required 2 hours and 12 minutes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Process B required 1 hour and 47 minutes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Process C required 0 hours and 14 minutes.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/113/J.R.", "score": 26 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "J.R.'s answer is the correct one, deserves the tick, and all the rest", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "but since no one else mentioned it—", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "No , it's highly unusual to bother mentioning “ zero hours ” of time but,", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "yes , it is common military jargon to say “ zero hundred hours .”", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It’s not talking about a time period of 0 hours but about the time of day 00:00 (i.e., midnight).", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It’s part of the military’s way of reading their 24-hour clock but, of course, the hours don’t actually include 100 minutes, just the normal 60.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/52137/lly", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Not typically.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I can't think of any situation other than where text has been produced artificially.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The correct way of saying it would be: The process required 5 minutes Because zero by its definition means nothing, it's not included.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/79758/Crushed Under", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "As a former technical writer (and native speaker), I answer “yes and no.”", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "It is correct usage to use the plural for zero.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "However, in writing, it is better to spell out short numbers instead of using digits.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "Defining “short” in this context is tricky.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "I think almost all would agree anything under ten.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For me personally, it’s any single-word number.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "For example, seven, seventeen, seventy, hundred, but digits for 77, 101, etc.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/43210/WGroleau", "score": 1 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Not to be too contrarian, but there are some idioms that use 'zero' with 'hour' singular, not plural.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "To quote Elton John/Bernie Taupin in \"Rocket Man\":", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "\"She packed my bags last night, pre-flightZero hour:", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "9:00 a.mAnd I'm gonna be high as a kite by then\" \"Zero hour\" is the start of something.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] }, { "text": "The universe's zero hour was the moment of the Big Bang.", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/28413/user8356", "score": 0 } } ]

{ "question": "Spanish uses the singular to refer to one and the plural to refer more than one or zero of something. Is the same for material things and other abstract concepts, for example, time measures: hours, minutes, seconds... Examples: Tengo 1 hora libre. Faltan 2 horas para terminar. Finalizará en 0 horas 5 minutos y 2 segundos. Is it correct, in English, to say, for example? The process required 0 hours and 5 minutes.", "title": "Is it correct to say \"0 hours\"?", "forum": "ell.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<singular-vs-plural>", "link": "ell.stackexchange.com/questions/174489", "author": "ell.stackexchange.com/users/45482/Orici" }

[ [ "When you have zero of something you use the plural. The singular is used exclusively for when there is exactly one of something. However, stylistically, \"0 hours and 5 minutes\" is not usually used but can be appropriate when you have tasks of varying lengths in the minutes to hours range and want to express the times in the same style. Normally you would omit the hours if the number of hours was zero.", "With zero you use plural" ] ]

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[ [ "As in Spanish, the singular is only used when there is one of something.", "While \"0 hours and 5 minutes\" is not usual, it could be used to highlight that there are no hours." ] ]

[ { "sents": [ { "text": "There are various options you can try to achieve to complete the second way (2).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Placing the mints in a little bag - instead of carrying them around in a metal container, where they're bound to rattle, you could instead carry them in a little pouch type bag.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "( Albeit un-stylish, it removes the rattling ).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Something like below is what I imagined would suit", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "You could place a piece of cloth/fabric inside - placed inside the container, into the empty space, essentially \"filling\" the container so much so that the mints don't rattle.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Padding the container with foam/cloth - albeit an extreme option, instead of filling the empty space with cloth, you could pad the container on the inside (If it annoyed you to the point of killing someone).", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Basically, padding the whole inside of the container as marked in this image below.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "What you want to do is pad anywhere the mints have contact to the inside of the container.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Essentially making a nice snug fit and \"noise proofing\" it.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "As for your first issue, is the glove compartment empty?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Which causes it to easily rattle?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] }, { "text": "Or have you got other stuff inside there and the mints container is on top of that?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 0 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4019/Darren", "score": 5 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "to prevent the box from rattling, you could 'stabilize' the box by using adhesive velcro on the back of the box and its assigned spot in the glove box.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "as far as rattling inside you could try: a \"food safe\" sealant or coating. try copy-flex liquid mold making silicone.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "http://www.makeyourownmolds.com/copy-flex adhesive felt sheets like the ones used to line jewelry boxes - found at any craft store or use food safe epoxy to attach your choice of foam.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "check out thefoamfactory.com you could line it in leather or any choice of fabric (wool, cotton, synthetic) too.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] }, { "text": "the trick is finding a food safe adhesive.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4152/david", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Pad the inside of the box with a layer of cotton balls.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] }, { "text": "Pill bottles used to come like this, although I haven't seen it as much recently.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 2 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/4666/Bowen", "score": 3 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "Try placing the container on its a side.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "That way the mints will stack on top of each other in a smaller space and not rattle.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] }, { "text": "Neither will they be bouncing on a flat sounding board.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 3 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1961/subjectivist", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "You can try to do what Darren did with one variation: Put it in a sock.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "The sock is pretty soft and should effectively muffle the banging sound.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 1 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "The sound is created since the container and mints have a large space to bounce and bang into.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "If you limit the space the mint box has to bounce and bang in, there will be little or no sound.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "You can effectively do this by: Putting it in your cup holder Putting it in a bag filled with stuff like clothes or lots of paperwork You pants' pocket A small side pocket in any type of bag similar to this one: A backpack or luggage bag", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "This should significantly lower or eliminate the sound from the metal box and mints.", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 4 ] ] }, { "text": "I hope this helps you!", "label": [ 0 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ -1 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2475/Anthony Pham", "score": 2 } }, { "sents": [ { "text": "For preventing the box from rattling against the glove compartment, what about keeping it in a seat pocket or on top of your visor instead?", "label": [ 1 ], "label_summ": [ 0 ], "cluster_id": [ [ 5 ] ] } ], "answer_details": { "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/1876/Random832", "score": 1 } } ]

{ "question": "I like to keep fresh breath mints in my car. They come in a box like this:\n\nThe problem is they rattle in two ways:\n\nThe box is metallic and it rattles against the glove compartment (or other compartment) of the car\nInside the box, the mints start to rattle once the box is less than 1/2 full.\nShort of always filling the box and wrapping it in a sock, what are some ways to prevent the rattling?", "title": "Prevent mints from rattling in the car", "forum": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com", "question_tags": "<car><sound>", "link": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/5599", "author": "lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/2201/Dan Dascalescu" }

[ [ "There are a few ways that you can prevent mints from rattling the car. A simple way would be to pad the container with cloth or cotton balls. Similarly, you could keep your mints in a little bag instead of a metal container. You could also keep the container in a sock to reduce the rattling sound.", "Options are to put the mints in a bag, pad the container with foam or cloth, stabilise the box using velcro, put cotton balls into the box, place the box on its side, put a sock in it or put it in a seat box." ] ]

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[ [ "Try putting the mints in a bag, pad the container with foam or cloth, stabilise the box using velcro, put cotton balls into the box, place the box on its side, put a sock in it or put it in a seat box.", "Try stabilising with adhesive velcro.", "Pad with cotton balls.", "Place the container on its side.", "Put a sock in it.", "Try putting the box in the glove compartment or a seat pocket." ] ]