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« on: January 28, 2018, 01:22:11 PM »
Prognosis?
Permanent no run profile for now, working on getting that lifted so they will take me to flight school. Looking pretty good as of right now...definitely an improvement over pre-surgery. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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« on: January 28, 2018, 10:32:58 AM »
I personally carry IWB on my right hip. I can do it with just an open shirt over a t shirt, even with a G19. Crossbreed makes some great holsters.
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You're still "airborne" skinny
I am not ;-)
Well according to the regs, that just ain't true. It's amazing how much weight one gains when one is in a walking boot for 4 months after surgery and is now allowed to finally run 9 months after...
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Surgery?
What did you have removed?
That desire to join my old alma mater? ;-)
Nah...still got that bug. Got a bunch of cartilage, tendons, and ligaments repaired in my ankle. Messed it up bad a bunch of years ago and finally got it repaired! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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« on: January 28, 2018, 10:28:18 AM »
I personally carry IWB on my right hip. I can do it with just an open shirt over a t shirt, even with a G19. Crossbreed makes some great holsters.
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You're still "airborne" skinny
I am not ;-)
Well according to the regs, that just ain't true. It's amazing how much weight one gains when one is in a walking boot for 4 months after surgery and is now allowed to finally run 9 months after... Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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« on: January 27, 2018, 07:53:11 PM »
I personally carry IWB on my right hip. I can do it with just an open shirt over a t shirt, even with a G19. Crossbreed makes some great holsters.
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« on: April 26, 2017, 11:47:41 PM »
Oh yea...I forgot one important thing...just cause it sounds like dessert, DON'T EAT IT. Not yummy like jalapeno cheese spread.
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« on: April 26, 2017, 06:27:44 PM »
Ok...here we go...
Get tiny computer. Plug thumb drive into tiny computer. Download SD card from camera to tiny computer. You (or someone else who can do programming) can write code to automatically do it for you.
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« on: April 26, 2017, 12:00:52 PM »
The problem I find with tablets is you have to jailbreak them to be able to add a lot of non-approved apps. Also, they do not have USB ports, or integratation of a lot of the other stuff a typical computer has.
The fact that I can plug in a thumb drive and potentially install EFILive and then connect the FlashScan directly to the board is a much better idea to me than figuring out how to make it work with a tablet.
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« on: April 25, 2017, 11:17:29 PM »
Nate,
TN & KY here, currently stationed at the center of Don's universe, Campbell. Send me a PM here for anything.
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« on: April 25, 2017, 11:08:07 PM »
I have thought of seeing if I can use it to run my EFILive and turn it into an overpowered code reader with an integrated 7" touch screen.
As far as uses, I used an Arduino board (similar tech, just lower capability) and a very easy program I wrote to integrate a pressure sensor into my walking boot. I had surgery 3 weeks ago to repair some torn ligaments and other damage in my right ankle, so I built a small unit to flash an LED at me if I put any weight on my heel. Takes up less space than an Altoids tin, and with a little bit of slack, ai can velcro it right to the top of my boot.
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« on: April 25, 2017, 11:01:11 PM »
I suppose you could use a Raspberry Pi micro computer running a modified Linux OS. The board has Wi-Fi, so you could use the eyeFi card or a USB connection to the board. Once on the board, connect it to an external hard drive or a thumb drive, since the onboard micro SD can only handle 32 GB.
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« on: April 23, 2017, 12:18:46 PM »
Anyone do any tinkering with Raspberry Pi? I am thinking about integrating it into my LML I picked up in September.The possibilities with it are just about endless. For those of you who don't have any idea what I am talking about, think of a computer roughly the size of a pack of smokes. The new boards come with a wired Ethernet port, Wi-Fi, 4x USB ports, and HDMI header for display out, and it is all powered through a micro USB port that can be run at 5V, minimum 2A. https://www.raspberrypi.org/
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« on: January 12, 2017, 04:29:37 PM »
If I leave the house, I'm carrying. Often, I am carrying around the house. I don't de-gun just because I got home. If I am in my garage, I bring a gun in with me and it's on the toolbox.
Tennessee has very strict laws on how to label no firearms areas, and as a law abiding citizen, I obey the laws that are enforcable and not in violation of my rights.
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« on: January 02, 2017, 09:52:12 AM »
Welcome to the team! I'm quite possibly the most unreliable of them all here!
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We need facts!
Support your claim with data!
Captains...
No need for evidence or facts, it sounds like a good idea so we must execute immediately! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
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« on: January 01, 2017, 12:49:33 PM »
Welcome to the team! I'm quite possibly the most unreliable of them all here!
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« on: December 19, 2016, 08:04:48 PM »
Whoops...finally re-appeared here, at Campbell now as a staff puke S-6.
Work these days has me considering trading in my bars for dots and heading to Mother Rucker though...
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« on: December 16, 2016, 08:17:57 AM »
Is a 12 pounder filled with grapeshout just a little too much?
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« on: October 16, 2016, 09:23:19 PM »
So after dropping off the face of the earth for a while, I have re-appeared, now DANGER CLOSE to Don!
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« on: March 31, 2016, 10:02:33 PM »
So I forgot to update, but the job is complete.
Over $1700 in parts later, I have replaced 2x upper and 2x lower control arms, wheel bearings, steering stabilizer, bump stops on both sides, found a broken shock on the driver's side, and a torn CV boot on the passenger side and traded out the worn-out Cognito tie rods for some Rare Parts. At this point, since I replaced the steering and idler arms a few years back, I think I have replaced just about everything except the driver's side CV axle.
And it only took 9 days from start to finish.
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« on: March 30, 2016, 09:32:57 PM »
I have saws from both Craftsman and RIDGID, both are awesome pieces of equipment. I am actually a huge fan of the HD line...surprisingly well built and holds up to commercial level use from my father in his construction business.
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« on: March 22, 2016, 10:10:07 PM »
I was looking at getting a Millermatic 212 by the end of the year...blue makes nice stuff!
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« on: March 22, 2016, 10:08:47 PM »
Bring it on Don! The DOTs are a formidable force!
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« on: March 21, 2016, 07:09:48 PM »
Congrats Nate! Wish I coulda been there!
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« on: March 21, 2016, 07:08:36 PM »
Be careful Don...I have had nothing short of piss-poor luck with their pneumatics. Bad juju there.
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« on: February 02, 2016, 10:03:22 PM »
Ok so when I replace them go with the Timkens? Or autozone stock?
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« on: February 01, 2016, 08:50:17 AM »
I replaced those in 2012 with MOOGs before I deployed.
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« on: February 01, 2016, 06:33:55 AM »
Ken:
I have a 2005 3/4 ton 4x4 Dmax.
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« on: January 31, 2016, 10:22:36 PM »
Well I will look at the Rare Parts if Cognito doesn't replace these ones under warranty.
That's kinda what i was figuring with the bearings too...I was hoping to get a little more out of them but I'll take what I got.
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« on: January 31, 2016, 06:50:09 PM »
Well it's that time...
Gotta replace most of the front end, upper/lower control arm bushings, sway bar end links, passenger side ball joints, etc. I am waiting to hear back from Cognito on warranty replacements for the HD tie rods I installed...they seem to be shot too.
I replaced the driver side ball joints a few months ago, but I will have to re-press out the lower, since it appears I put the grease fitting in the wrong place. I am considering just getting the Duralast setups...99 for uppers and 103 for lowers with a limited lifetime warranty. Anyone had any experience?
While I am in there, I figure at just shy of 150k is a good time to replace the wheel bearings. Good time or are they still good for a while?
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« on: January 27, 2016, 04:39:39 PM »
Ken for sainthood!
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« on: January 09, 2016, 12:42:14 PM »
I think I can call that close enough. Haha.
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« on: January 09, 2016, 08:11:57 AM »
Nothing too exotic here, just large quantities. I have 3 dogs, a cat, 3 rabbits, and a horse. Guinea pig just recently died. If you ask my wife though, I am the biggest animal in the house.
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« on: January 09, 2016, 08:09:41 AM »
JP8 is no longer used by the military, everything has changed over to F24. Similar, but a slightly higher freezing point (7 degrees if I remember correctly). Storage life on F24 with no additives, straight out of the fuel farm to the HEMMT to the end vehicle is I believe 5 years. I am not 100% sure on that anymore; it has been almost 18 months since I had any direct hands on contact with fueling operations.
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« on: January 03, 2016, 11:44:57 AM »
So I am in the minority here? I have a GMC truck, wife has a chevrolet, I have a US Cargo trailer...the only major foreign purchases are the TVs!
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« on: January 03, 2016, 11:24:39 AM »
I'll try to snap a picture this afternoon, but I have a GunVault branded box mounted under the left rear seat of my truck. I can reach under and access the keypad without lifting the seat, and can store my Glock carry and my wife's Ruger LC9s no problem. Very handy to have.
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« on: December 31, 2015, 09:23:58 PM »
Nate, we did a full PPM/DITY/whatever they call it this week. Never again. Partial next time, with my garage and critical equipment (bed, TV, game consoles, etc. in the trailer and let the GOV move the rest.
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« on: December 28, 2015, 12:18:22 PM »
Gents,
Figured I would post up a list of comapnies that I worked with over the last month, and go over the good and bad ones that I had to work with. I will try to keep some sort of logical order, but no promises.
Good ones:
Penske
-Military rates, well maintained trucks, modern equipment, no outrageous or hidden fees, and they price match their competitors.
Fuller Towing, Canton, TX:
-Even when they were super busy doing heavy CL8 hauls, they were able to get my truck off I-20 and to the shop I requested in less than 3 hours, while keeping us in the loop and taking my trailer with them. Handled my equipment safely and professionally with very reasonable rates. More to follow on that chaos.
Wills Point Automotive and Wills Point Chevrolet (separate businesses), Wills Point, TX:
-So here's the story. Driving along on I-20 the left rear tire decided to fall off the truck. Complete separation. Yes, through PCIs were conducted prior to movement. Looks like the shop that installed the tires stripped the studs. Anyway, truck and trailer (somewhere around 16,800 GVW) come to a stop on the side of the interstate, and Fuller got the call. Meanwhile, I start calling dealerships to try and get us back rolling. Call Wills Point Chevrolet, they refer me to the shop next door. The guys at Wills Point Automotive dropped everything they were working on (and they had a full shop) to work on my rig. They ended up putting on a new rotor and 8 new studs on it. Parking brake is still on the 026 (military deadline report), but it rolls. The dealership gave them the studs, even though the only ones they had were marked for another truck in their shop. All said and done, they got me back on the road 6 hours from point of failure to back rolling without playing funny business with the accounting. They really saved my ass in a tight spot.
Stack-On
-Once I got to GA, my electronic keypad on my gun safe wouldn't unlock the box anymore. Manual override still worked, so I called Stack-On, and spent less than 10 minutes on the phone total and a new solenoid was on its way.
Bads:
Comcast...goes without much explaination. They suck.
GA water utilities
- We rolled in late afternoon, father in law made it to the new place first. He discovered we didn't have water and the meter was locked. We called the water people, and were told there was nothing anyone could do, even with a 3 month old in the house they could not turn on the water until we came down in person and filled out all their paperwork, and they might be able to get someone out that day. If it wasnt done by 1700, sorry. Too bad, so sad. We were still 2 hours outside of their offices, and it was 1600. Oh well. Went over at 0830 the next day and started the account, their guy did not show until 1650 to turn on the meter.
AT&T corporate customer service
-Phone dies, they tell me to go to the store. Once at the store, the store can't see the same system they can, call back corporate. They then tell me that they don't know why I was told to go to the store, since I can't get a new phone til March. Local manager saved the day after an hour on the phone and overrides their system.
I don't wanna PCS again in June. Dammit.
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« on: December 23, 2015, 12:07:07 PM »
Unfortunately I just left Texas too, PCS'd to GA. Going to my folks' house for Christmas so they can see the grandbaby. Not looking forward to a 14 hour drive up the eastern seaboard in rain/severe storms towing a trailer.
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« on: November 19, 2015, 02:27:39 AM »
I have been getting this CEL as of late. Cleared it a few times, but no good.
Time for a set. Any brand not to get? I found some KBDP on ebay for $55. Any brand name is 15+ each.
I always run Bosch. Ran them in a couple of old Mercedes we had (83 & 85...ran like tanks) and always had good luck. I would rather spend the money and do it far less often than buying cheaper and having to redo it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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« on: November 18, 2015, 07:12:54 PM »
I'd say take a quick TDY trip to Detroit.
Go into some shady eating establishment, well, just walk toward one and say "This is my hood now," or "white boys rule" or something like that.
Then evaluate the weapon's performance in the after-actions review.
Don, I saw that in a movie once...Die Hard 3. Seemed to work out ok... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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« on: November 18, 2015, 07:11:38 PM »
Well that depends, what part of town were you in?
That would be the east side, Zaragosa/I-10 area. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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« on: November 17, 2015, 11:37:18 PM »
Gents...I either have a malfunctioning weapon or I am doing something wrong.
So there I was, getting myself a bite to eat at a quick stop type sit down establishment, stayed for about 40 minutes, and the entire time my loaded G19 simply stayed in its holster. Didn't even shoot anyone!
Do I need to take it to a gunsmith?
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« on: November 09, 2015, 11:07:32 PM »
Its true...hydraulic fluid is optional...and when the fuel gauge says EMPTY you can still go a little bit further...
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« on: November 06, 2015, 04:08:10 PM »
Nate, before I leave the area you will definitely have to meet my wife...she does custom kill processing.
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« on: October 30, 2015, 03:17:37 PM »
I tried to convince him to go another route, but that damn blue cord was wrapped a little too tight around his neck.
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« on: October 30, 2015, 10:35:09 AM »
Big fan of my Gen4s...I have a 19 and 26 that i interchange for CC.
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« on: October 30, 2015, 10:31:19 AM »
Gents:
Check out battledrillsix.com. It's run by a friend of mine after he got off active duty. He is re-launching his site after rebuilding his life (different topic for a different time) and has a pre-sale going on for MAGPUL AR and G17 (which also fit the G19 and G26).
Great guy, and hopefully a little help from us here can get his business rolling.
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« on: October 30, 2015, 10:26:53 AM »
I CC a G19 regularly, and a G26 for deeper concealment or on long road trips (much less pressure on my back), both on the same Crossbreed IWB holster. I love my G19 though...highly recommended. That being said, I have a friend who CC's a G17...
Edit: corrected model numbers...got my wires crossed again.
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« on: October 23, 2015, 11:02:30 AM »
For the record...there are 2 pieces there, just stacked and temporarily screwed together to sand them and make them match.
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« on: October 23, 2015, 11:00:41 AM »
Well after a rough night Wednesday, I was able to salvage some terrible initial cutting work on my part into some decent uprights. Only took about 5 hours with the drill press mounted drum sander!
Gotta love those times you spend twice the time repairing your own screwups...
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