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2651
D.O.T. / Re: They do come back to you-
« on: July 21, 2015, 07:28:48 PM »
Thank God. Keep up the good work.

2652
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Ryan from Vancouver, WA
« on: July 21, 2015, 05:34:51 PM »
Welcome. You'll fit right in.

2653
D.O.T. / Re: And one 14 today!
« on: July 20, 2015, 06:43:15 PM »
Happy birthday.

2654
D.O.T. / Re: 15 today!
« on: July 20, 2015, 07:13:32 AM »
Happy Birthday.  God Bless.

2655
Hide Site / Re: The HC spread!
« on: July 17, 2015, 08:12:04 AM »
Sure is looking good. 

2656
What are you building? / Re: Any concrete guys here?
« on: July 17, 2015, 08:10:30 AM »
Before you buy, see what their recommendations are.  Some of the design takes uplift into account as well as bearing pressure in the event of weather events.  Also see what the manufacturer of the 2 post recommends.  Now is the time to get it how you need it to be.

2657
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: Kids and Sports
« on: July 17, 2015, 08:06:09 AM »
When I played little league ball there was a tryout.  You made it or didn't.  There was no adding teams so everyone got a uniform.  Winning and being successful are hard work.  When all of the trophies look the same, there is no motivation to get better.

2658
What are you building? / Re: Any concrete guys here?
« on: July 17, 2015, 07:21:22 AM »
I am sure it would be extra.  Does the building manufacturer have and guidance on the slab?

2659
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: Know your enemy
« on: July 16, 2015, 10:53:13 PM »
Thanks for the Intel brief. You must know them to be effective and mass fires at the critical point.

2660
What are you building? / Re: Any concrete guys here?
« on: July 16, 2015, 10:49:20 PM »
Can you harvest from somewhere else on site? You may be able to come down a little on one end to raise the other. If not check with a couple local haulers and site guys. Ask about a DOT pit.

2661
Firearms / Re: New backup
« on: July 16, 2015, 10:43:17 PM »
Great addition.

2662
What are you building? / Re: Any concrete guys here?
« on: July 16, 2015, 10:13:36 PM »
I would get it to grade before forming.   Use 2x8 and put 2 inches of 57 stone in for base. Depending on grade and compaction you may not need much if any fill or sub base.

2663
Build Threads / Re: Dmax down and need advice ASAP!!!
« on: July 16, 2015, 10:07:13 PM »
I have done it. No issues.

2664
What are you building? / Re: Any concrete guys here?
« on: July 16, 2015, 09:20:33 PM »
Should work. Try to use in lifts of about 4" or so.

2665
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: Is it just me?
« on: July 16, 2015, 06:54:08 PM »
Which many can't do.

2666
What are you building? / Re: Any concrete guys here?
« on: July 16, 2015, 10:45:01 AM »
I have saved time and money at work (Corps of Engineer projects/ one was a tank maintenance bay) on slabs doing a mix with 3-4k strength and adding structural fiber to strengthen the concrete as opposed to rebar.  There are issues with rebar like Ken said and they add the fiber at the plant when they mix it and done.  I would go with the monolithic placement as you knock it out all at once.  The only thing you would need to install is the anchorage for the steel and any rough-in items.  Concrete is going to crack and sawing is like telling it where.

Need a roller as the dozer wouldn't achieve uniform compaction.  57 stone would be fine for the base.  Not sure what type sub base you have around to select from.  Something with some clay as moisture will help with the compaction.  How much you need to add on top of existing is based on the site selected.

2667
Coffee Induced Early Morning Rant / Re: Is it just me?
« on: July 16, 2015, 08:25:31 AM »
It is not just you.  I just walked my job and found the ceiling guy didn't do what I asked.  There are valve marker tags mounted to the ceiling grid to show HVAC valve locations.  We are replacing the ceiling and I told him and showed him how to mark the floor and keep the tags.  he threw them away with the old grid and said "my bad".  Luckily, I only have to replace the tags.  I caught it in time to see the valves and mark them.  Many people do what is easy for them, not what is right or what they are instructed to do.

2668
Faith Discussion / Re: Prayer Request
« on: July 15, 2015, 08:09:39 PM »
On it.

2669
Build Threads / Re: Dmax down and need advice ASAP!!!
« on: July 15, 2015, 03:37:44 PM »
Don't need a lot of pressure.  I was surprised that the shop vac worked so well.  Later I was informed that you didn't want to use much as it could hurt something.  Don't recall what.

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Build Threads / Re: Dmax down and need advice ASAP!!!
« on: July 15, 2015, 12:29:13 PM »
Last time I had to use a shop vac to pressurize the tank to push fuel through.  I must have pumped for an hour before I did that.  Once I pushed fuel up with the shop vac, it started right up.

2671
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 15, 2015, 09:00:46 AM »
Glad the weather didn't treat you too bad.  Look forward to seeing some updates. 

2672
Unfortunately that is your typical uneducated voter.  They exist on both sides of the isle only looking at the shiny stuff.  Many only hearing/ caring about what they will be given.  No concern for real important issues, or even the ability to identify them, at all.

2673
Site Rules & Introductions / Re: Middle Arkansas Intro
« on: July 13, 2015, 04:18:02 PM »
Welcome. Glad your here.

2674
Firearms / Re: Gun Quotes (or more accurately, weapon quotes)
« on: July 10, 2015, 12:59:09 PM »
Any tool is a weapon if you hold it right.

2675
Firearms / Re: Gun Quotes (or more accurately, weapon quotes)
« on: July 10, 2015, 12:43:26 PM »
While in the Army; Always remember your weapon/weapon system was made by the lowest bidder.

2676
Faith Discussion / Re: Word(s) of the day
« on: July 10, 2015, 12:38:05 PM »
Submit yourselves therefore to God.  Resist the devil, and he will fee from you.

James 4:7

2677
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 10, 2015, 12:23:59 PM »
Who is going to verify the count and will they be returned to stock?

2678
Couldn't happen to nicer people I'm thinkin.  You, I mean them fella sure took advantage of the opportunity that was presented.  Great work, I mean story.

2679
Please elaborate.  Sounds like a good one.

2680
Financial Prep / Re: Purchasing bullion
« on: July 09, 2015, 07:28:15 AM »
Glad you put that up.

2681
If you are using head mounted NV, a momentary switch for a regular laser is a great help if you can't go IR.  Just ensure that you use momentary switch.  The IR laser is an awesome killing aid if you can get one.

2682
To aim your weapon you could use a laser.

2683
Faith Discussion / Re: Immediate prayer request!
« on: July 08, 2015, 03:48:35 PM »
I will continue to pray for the Lord's comfort and peace that we can't know without Him.  Somehow God is being glorified through this.  His ways are higher that our own.

2684
Be as realistic as you can.  Like Don said. Practice.  Train as you will fight if you can.  Obviously you cant always wear all of your gear and weaponry while you move through the crowded city, but get as close to it as you can. You said you are getting a PVS14.  They work in the rain but with limitations.  Train with it.  It takes a little getting used to only having 1 eye covered but you will like it for depth perception when you get used to it.

2685
Hide Site / Re: The HC spread!
« on: July 08, 2015, 08:35:32 AM »
Third that motion.  My 16yo son got his license a couple months ago and it is hard to walk around to the other side of the truck.  I am surprised the grab handles are still firmly mounted.  He does a good job but I defiantly feel the NEED to be in control.

The spread is coming along nicely.

2686
Construction and heavy equipment / Re: The "Big Red" Thread
« on: July 07, 2015, 10:46:26 PM »
Did the leak get fixed?  At the farm yet? Anxious to see you get the demo going.

2687
I had it drilled into me during training that proved itself very useful over the years to never violate the Principles of Patrolling.  No matter what you are doing they apply.  Planning, Recon, Security, Control, and Common Sense.  As Don said, you have to apply these to Your situation, Your circumstances. 
You must make an initial plan.  Then you will confirm the plan by recon and rehearsal.  Bounce the common sense part around just as often as you think about security, which is constantly.  Control relates to meeting places, communication, load plans, supplies, transportation assets, routes, ect.  This stuff is so specific to Your situation that comments like this are only meant to start the thought process/ planning. 
All of these activities are constantly happening, even though you are not thinking about it or don’t call them by these names.  Always refine the plan.  Everything you see is recon.  Always consider security, for movement, for being stationary, while loading supplies, while making a call, etc.  Not trying to be directive or all inclusive, just help get the creative juices flowing.

2688
Faith Discussion / Re: Immediate prayer request!
« on: July 07, 2015, 09:19:02 AM »
Haven't stopped.  God is working here and will be glorified in this.

2689
Faith Discussion / Re: Immediate prayer request!
« on: July 06, 2015, 12:41:43 PM »
God is good.

2690
Faith Discussion / Re: Immediate prayer request!
« on: July 06, 2015, 10:02:33 AM »
Great news.  Thanks.

2691
Faith Discussion / Re: Immediate prayer request!
« on: July 06, 2015, 09:39:59 AM »
Any update? 

2692
Firearms / Re: Sardine Can 9mm $204 delivered
« on: July 04, 2015, 07:49:11 PM »
Think of all the red tape cut.  All of the government workers in the soup line.  That would be a good start.

2693
D.O.T. / Re: 25 years and counting
« on: July 04, 2015, 07:39:55 PM »
Congratulations. Happy wife happy life.

2694
Firearms / Re: Sardine Can 9mm $204 delivered
« on: July 03, 2015, 08:55:04 PM »
In some places we blew up the same type stuff during Desert Storm. There was also stupid amounts of US money we found at first along with everything else.  The first day we were at the airport in bagdahd. We feasted on exotic animals that were at the palace.

2695
D.O.T. / Re: Happy Independence Day!
« on: July 03, 2015, 08:53:29 PM »
Great look. Happy Independence day.

2696
Build Threads / Re: SquareD Part 6 Starting to finish!!!
« on: July 02, 2015, 10:18:37 AM »
How much were the rotors overlapping?  Shouldn't have been a problem as flying is much better than walking.  Just don't let the discs get in the defroster like the M&M's in Tommy Boy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkN4bwyY3jM

2697
How about a couple trash bags.  For emergency bucket or any number of uses.

2698
Firearms / Re: "Shooting" the Star Spangled Banner"
« on: July 02, 2015, 08:42:22 AM »
Think they'll let him perform live at the White House? ::)
There or for the 4th in San Francisco For Diane Feinstein and Co.

2699
Hand Tools, Power Tools, Welders, etc / Re: Survival tool box
« on: July 01, 2015, 09:00:30 PM »
Metric combination wrenches 8mm-18mm 19mm even tho 3/4 fits most
SAE combo wrenches 5/16 to 1"
Additional wrenches 22mm, 24mm,
12" crescent adjustable wrench
3/8" socket set, SAE std and deep
3/8" Metric sockets, std and deep
1/2" ratchet, with sliding handle strong enough to use as a breaker bar
1/2" drive deep SAE sockets up to 1"
1/2" dr. Metric sockets
3/8" and 1/2" wobble extensions
Flex joint 3/8" and 1/2" sockets
#1&2 cross tip screwdriver
Flat tip screw driver
Stubby flat tip and cross tip screwdrivers
Standard pliers
Wire cutter pliers
Needle nose pliers
Snap ring pliers
Bolt cutter
Utility knife like a Leatherman
medium ball peen hammer
Small grease gun
Socket/special tool to fit the large nut or spanner type nut that retains your axle or hub at the front axle possibly the rear axle nut socket as well
Butane soldering torch
Strap wrench/filter-wrench[color]
Pickle fork and 3-4 lb hammer(front end repairs/parts)

Aluminum pipe wrenches 14" or 18"

Magnet and 550 cord
head lamp

2700
Solder
Electrical tape
RTV gasket maker
WD-40
Selection of crimp on wire ends
Selection of tie-wraps
Selection of fuses
Spare light bulbs
Small coil of copper wire
Bottle of black pepper
Tube of grease
Quart of motor oil
Selection of nuts and bolts
100 MPH tape
Cotter keys
Selection of O-rings
Spare Schrader valve for your wheel
Some rope or chord
Piece of sandpaper
Spare parts as you see fit for your particular vehicle/application
Selection of hose-clamps

Oils. Motor,trans, power steering.
Tire plug kit and compressor
Stash of appropriate ammo for carry weapons. 


a roll of red and black wire probably 12/14 GA
a spare pos/neg batt terminal


Head lamp
power inverter unless installed

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