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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)
« on: September 17, 2016, 04:42:47 PM »
I cut and modified the cement wall board then reattached and slid home the thimble piece
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:42:47 PM »
I cut and modified the cement wall board then reattached and slid home the thimble piece
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:41:27 PM »
As you can see, a chamber is created with dead space between the stove pipe and the double steel panel. The outside fixture creates one layer of steel, while the interior wall thimble creates the second.
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:39:45 PM »
Then, the outside metal bulkhead part is screwed into place
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:38:39 PM »
First I had to enlarge the hole in the wall I cut out a few days ago
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:37:44 PM »
This box has the wall mount for the "T" pipe and will support the weight of the upright Chimney sections, which will rise 9 feet above the wall outlet
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:36:21 PM »
The tool rack seems to expand a bit more each time I visit.
My goal is to improve the site each time I go down there, to have more capability, and be closer to actually be able to go it alone and off grid there 20607
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:34:36 PM »
The quality is superb. The stuff is made in Canada, which I have found to be as good or better than US made stuff
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:33:32 PM »
Because of Sam's recommendation and since his neighbor is Santa Claus, I hunted down the quality Chimney parts he recommended
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 04:31:47 PM »
OK, Tool time
Since I'm trimming the cedar trees to become parts of my ever expanding shed/house, I picked up these quality EastWing axes to cut the knobbies down a bit before I continue to process the log. I didn't have time to use them this time as I was cut a bit short due to inclement weather 20610
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 17, 2016, 03:21:58 PM »
Just getting back from another couple days down at the hide.
Had both: 1. A UNE (Unnatural, Natural event) and 2. A UTE (Unintentional Turkey Encounter) The UNE is a sled dog, not naturally occuring in these parts coming in very close proximity to a turkey of about the same size. That just ain't right, thus it becomes unnatural, although dogs encounter other edible creatures and that is very natural It was a UTE since the dog was sleepin' whilst a big hen strolls into my back yard at the farm. The dog, spooked by my throwing something at it decides to relocate. The dog unwittingly walks right up on this monster (Godzilla like) turkey who was brazen enough to be walkin around in my yard during daylight hours while I am knockin' and bangin' on things and blessing my latest finger smashin' event (FSE) I actually heard it before I saw it. I hear this unhold gobble/scream and my lightening fast reflexes has me by a window maybe 30 feet away from the sled dog almost nose to nose with this thing which I know she is evaluating as a meal. The bird just exploded in a mad whooshing of wings which had a frightening effect on the sled dog and the bird made good it's escape. Would you know it, this morning that darned bird came back! Now that's pure crap! I have a sled dog, perhaps 100lbs of very near wolf like mannerisms and the little german soldier who runs away at first indication of trouble. Neither of these stalwart warriors seem to have any effect on this Turkey who seems to be challenging them somewhat What next? A lying, cheatin' communist president? 20611
Build Threads / Re: LML Silverado Duramax C-Max build thread part 4« on: September 16, 2016, 09:29:32 PM »
UOA???
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General Vehicle Related Discussion / Re: 20 year old Fourtrax 4x4« on: September 16, 2016, 09:23:06 PM »
My neighbor across the street has that exact same quad!
Just go at it slowly and go over every part Just fix what needs fixing DO NOT do a comprehensive oil change!!!!! 20613
Build Threads / Re: LML Silverado Duramax C-Max build thread part 4« on: September 16, 2016, 09:16:36 PM »
It used to be about my truck
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 16, 2016, 09:09:05 PM »
Got a DOT goin on here
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 16, 2016, 08:23:56 PM »
I appreciate all the help!
So today I went to the hide again and sort of installed the new Canadian chimney parts...Right up to the point where I was sticking on the first long section of outside riser Someone installed a roof overhang in the way! I needed to build the mount 6" past the wall which made my inside transition pipe about 8" too short I'm looking at another trip to lowes to change out the 12" pipe. After that and cutting the stove pipe to proper length and I'm going to have one slick setup Meanwhile I'm back to wiring things and hitting my fingers! 20616
D.O.T. / Re: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today)« on: September 16, 2016, 09:19:36 AM »Packing up and heading to Detroit for my Daughters wedding........sure are proud of their Hotel rooms downtown; can get robbed many ways in that town!Get a vid of the quirky moments! 20617
What are you building? / Re: Stairs to man cave and new room.« on: September 16, 2016, 08:46:28 AM »
Nice job!
I won't compare the staircase I built in the spring... Yours is better! 20618
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: The Burka has found a good use!« on: September 16, 2016, 08:44:40 AM »Now, we need female droids to walk in wearing a burkas and a suicide vest and blow a few dozen up and see just how long it takes for the burka to fall out of "style"......... ;)I like it! 20619
Build Threads / Re: LML Silverado Duramax C-Max build thread part 4« on: September 16, 2016, 08:41:30 AM »Do you think the 4.56 gears (coupled with Isiah 6:8 of course) may be the reason for your good mileage? So far as I can tell, getting these pigs moving takes more fuel than maintaining momentum. Years ago, when I lifted and put 35s on my 89 K1500 I thought I would get better mileage because the motor would run at lower rpm while cruising around. Boy was I wrong.Could be... But I'm leaning toward righteous living as the root cause I've been trying to do that with some limited success Ain't God good! 20620
Faith Discussion / Re: Word(s) of the day« on: September 16, 2016, 08:34:27 AM »
Psalm 119
1 Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. 2 Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. 3 They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths. 4 You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully. 5 Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees! 6 Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands. 7 As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should! 8 I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! 9 How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. 10 I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 12 I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. 13 I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us. 14 I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. 15 I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. 16 I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. 20621
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 16, 2016, 08:15:42 AM »
OK, after Sam turned me on to that Canadian stove pipe company, I got to reading a bit more.
I decided to just redo the whole thing. I discovered that SLOWES carries that exact company's products so $703 later, I bought everything new and loaded it into the back of C-Max. Good lead there, Samuel! Very well build stuff in those boxes, and now I'll have a bomb proof system that will safely heat that shed for the rest of ma' daze! 20622
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 16, 2016, 08:12:52 AM »Is that table saw going to stay there? If so, thought about turning the stove so you have a bit more room to move before you apply clothes or skin to hot metal heater.. Cause it will happen.Gotcha! 20623
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 16, 2016, 08:12:35 AM »First thing to hit the top of that stove will be "Chinook Cooked Shrimp" I predict......what was on that in addition to Old Bay?Old Bay, small red potatoes and corn cobs cut into three pieces...That's it! I'll make ya a better batch next time you show up Mike...Those were a bit over done. 20624
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: Christian Leaders evaluate Trump« on: September 16, 2016, 08:10:36 AM »
No, Nate, not me
Sorry for the misunderstanding, but I just copied a letter from one of the attendees. 20625
Build Threads / Re: LML Silverado Duramax C-Max build thread part 4« on: September 16, 2016, 08:09:05 AM »
I have always run with the 150HP deleted tune from H&S. Not just deleted, but no EGR and manifolds and up-pipes as well as a good down pipe and exhaust.
Think about it, I am getting that, well, usually I get high 17's to mid 18's on the same drive, but lately it is getting 19's...But I am doing all that with 4.56 gears and the 35's. That would be roughly approximate to a regular truck driving around at 70MPH. Something is definitely right with my combo! Personally I think it has a lot to do with the Isiah 6:8 scripture which I have proudly displayed in the back, I get a natural resistance from things that hold one back which obviously increases the distance you can go! 20626
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / The Burka has found a good use!« on: September 15, 2016, 11:17:57 PM »
Here's an ISIS story that will make your day! This is one time you will actually appreciate how
useful the burka can be! British special forces troops donned the full-length Islamic dress to sneak undetected through the ISIS' de facto capital Raqqa and take down their terrorist commander, news reports. The eight-man SAS squad also eliminated several jihadi fighters after lifting up their burkas and opening fire on the stunned militants, who had no time to hide from the hail of bullets. The men posed as ISIS chiefs wives by covering themselves from head-to-toe in the traditional black burkas and managed to make their way to the group's headquarters. Underneath the burkas the troopers had grenades, machine guns and enough ammo to rain hell upon the terrorist scumbags. Priceless! After making their way through the town they located the house of a senior terrorist chief and relayed the location and coordinates to a US Air Force AWAC mission control aircraft circling thousands of feet above. https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_800_800/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAf3AAAAJDk0Nzc3NzEzLWY3M2EtNGVjMy05MDM4LWE5NDZkNzJiZGNlMg.jpg The American spy plane then passed the information onto a US Reaper drone, which seconds later fired a Hellfire missile into the building, vaporizing the ISIS commander and several of his henchmen, The Express reported. When jihadi militants heard the explosion they rushed onto the streets and discovered the burka-clad troopers, who took down several Jihads during a fierce gun battle as they fought their way to safety. "The SAS team were moving back to their vehicles after the missile had struck when the town went into lockdown," a source revealed. "Gunmen were on the streets stopping everyone, lining people up against the walls and threatening to kill anyone who had helped the 'spies'." "Just as the British soldiers were getting back into a minivan several gunmen ordered them to stop," the source said. "The troopers ignored the warnings and were about to drive off when the Jihads opened fire." "The SAS jumped out of the vehicle, lifted up their burkas and opened fire. It must have been a massive shock to the gunmen," recalled the source. "One was killed instantly and two others ran off. The firefight gave the SAS just enough time to break contact with the ISIS gunmen and escape." A good friend, on the ground reported that shortly after the daring raid, rumors started swirling around town that the "infidels" had sent women to do their fighting rather than men, the source said. However, as we know now, it was actually eight brave soldiers with far better training and much better equipment, and the result was that they struck a "severe blow" to ISIS/Daesh in the area. It definitely takes a brave man to walk straight into the pits of hell like these soldiers did, especially knowing the consequences if they were caught. But it's awesome they used Islam's own rituals to infiltrate the group, then wreak havoc. 20627
Hide Site / Re: Generator questions« on: September 15, 2016, 02:56:34 PM »
From strictly a fuel perspective, it's hard to make an argument against Propane.
Last forever, multiple uses, you can store large amounts which you'd buy during the warm months... Diesel would be a decent second choice assuming you had a good storage system and you added to it every once in awhile to keep the mixture a bit fresher. Gas, well, I think it's a no-go for survival purposes because the gas goes away too fast, and with today's crappy alcohol/gas blends the stuff doesn't last very long at all...Just ask the mikuni carb on my DR-650! Size wise, I concur with the above. Transfer panel with just the essentials makes good sense. Then sizing a unit from as low as your 8K, upward to maybe a 16KW unit if your needs are higher (Electric heater, essential life support equipment, or things like that) 20628
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 02:39:19 PM »Didn't have the right sized drill bit! ;-))I sort of noticed that when I tried to shove some 12 gage wire into the hole while experimenting...It wouldn't fit! 20629
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 02:34:33 PM »A true 20-amp plug has the sideways T-shaped neutral pin - accepts standard 15 amp or the 20amp plug like what is on my neighbor's 120V welder. Thanks I'm on it! 20630
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 02:33:13 PM »
Oh, and notable wave and thumbs to our frozen Canadian friend, Sam, for straightening me out before I generated a building fire and Car-Rep-3 incident!
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 01:36:06 PM »Don, a note on using the backwire outlets... the outlets you have pictured are for 15a circuits, (we'll ignore that for now) so the backwire on those will only accept 14ga wire. Wrapping the wire around the screws as you did is a mo-betterer practice anyway, regardless of wire size. I wired my entire garage this way with 15amp plugs I took out of the house (hate the almond color, replaced them all with white).I sort of noticed that when I tried to shove some 12 gage wire into the hole while experimenting...It wouldn't fit! Hilly-Billy proof! Whatcha know! I just realized, though that the compressor outlet has a 15 amp outlet on a dedicated 20 amp circuit...Gonna have to change that out. Well, I'm off to SLOWES to spend some more of my dwindling "Builder-Bucks!" 20632
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 01:32:51 PM »Don, in here you will find some installation details. As well you may be able to source the transition pieces you need.^^^^^ That's a good post^^^^^ Don, in here you will find some installation details. As well you may be able to source the transition pieces you need.Holy crap Sam! I think I need to re-do that chimney pipe installation! Just went to that link and THAT is the stuff I need Gonna be spendy though... Usin' my SLOWES discount of 10% I'll take it from ridiculous to just crazy expensive... 20633
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 12:22:33 PM »Proper Spellin' noted! ^^^ One point awarded 20634
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 12:18:26 PM »Don, in here you will find some installation details. As well you may be able to source the transition pieces you need.^^^^^ That's a good post^^^^^ 20635
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 12:06:33 PM »
Oh, I remember...
That's the spot where I'm going to cut a sizable hole to heat the upstairs, and for small children to more easily be able to climb down through onto the hot stove... 20636
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 12:04:33 PM »
Here I am deciding which combustible to store next to the stove, and another pic of me pointing at something...
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 12:03:04 PM »
Tractor-2 overheated several times and blew a hydraulic hose off the steering cylinder and had a flat tire...But I consider that minor any more. I actually had a spare hose down there, so all of that only mounted to a few Car-Rep 1 events!
Oh, and the bush hog pulled off again when one of the lower three point arms fell off (Again) 20638
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:59:56 AM »
Well, it was on to more pasture weed killin' fun
I try to spend part of the day building in the living area, and part of it improving the land. Some day, I'll have one or the other, more or less, under control. 20639
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:57:39 AM »Looking good Don. With all those lights you'll be able to have a tanning salon for the Mrs.That's psycho...Aussies... And you my fine Wilburin' friend are the "1-DOT" (First D.O.T er to screw with my thread) 20640
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:55:24 AM »
I once observed that a man of peace could be identified when a butterfly lands on him to rest.
While I was bush hogging and destroying it's habitat, a butterfly landed on my shoulder and rode around awhile. Similarly, I no sooner mounted the shelf, like 5 seconds, when this guy showed up for a rest: 20641
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:52:47 AM »
Next I finished off the wall with cement board and added a shelf.
The shelf was made from old and very hard oak barn wood I salvaged from the wood pile my wife thinks is a barn 20642
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:50:56 AM »
Surprised...No one has interrupted me yet...
I think we have a NDAE (No DOT Activity Event!) Which is rare indeed! Like palliated woodpeckers...The big red headed protected things which taste like chicken! Yumm! 20643
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:48:28 AM »
Another think I have yet to work out is that the stove outlet is sized for 8" pipe
But if you look, the double chimney pipe is sized for 6" pipe! I checked and the original pipe which I found in the Sarge created debris pile was indeed 6", however no 8" to 6" transition could be found! Gotta figure that one out 20644
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:45:56 AM »
So, I'm good with all that, but not with this yet...The pipe touching the wall.
I mean it rests on the cradle... This pipe is double wall and filled with something like fire mortar. It's heavy and dense. It's made for this, but I need to read a bit more before I'm satisfied with the design and throw a match inside the box 20645
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:43:41 AM »
A fastened that to the wall joists with 390 3" screws and 7808 welding rod, wood fiber variety
One of the above statements is false... I got a fit lookin' like this. So I have to bridge that final gap to make my life happier 20646
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:41:13 AM »
Now, that pipe is PDH (Pretty Darned Heavy)...That's a grunt term...Everything to them is heavy...
I had to create a cradle and support system for the clean out-T and the soon to come chimney. I made it out of 2 X 4's and 6's 20647
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:38:38 AM »
Here is a better way of settin' it up for success!
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Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:37:44 AM »
And here I have determined the proper orientation of the chimney pipe.
Did I mention I studied chimney design at the Dachau school of design? Yea, that wasn't funny. I've actually been there...Dachau...Awful place! So many perished there, and now Iran says it never happened! Playing on new found ignorance, lies such as this can be created... 20649
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:34:40 AM »
It's about 23" from the back wall and 14" from the side wall. Because of it's close proximity to the side, I plan to wrap the area with another layer of ventilated metal, roofing metal, that is that will provide an inch of air gap to further mitigate heat propagation to the spot where it concentrates and causes a Car-Rep 3 report to be generated
Here, I'm punching a hole in the wall, cause I wanted to and, hey, I'm payin for all this! 20650
Hide Site / Re: Hide Site/Bug out Site construction thread, Part 3 (It's gettin' mo-betterer)« on: September 15, 2016, 11:29:55 AM »
I decided not to mount it in the middle of the door, thought that might be a bad idea, so I moved it over to a spot that looks like it was created just for that stove!
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