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« on: May 02, 2024, 07:02:31 PM »
That gotta be the worst penetration that you can have to hold two parts together. Looks like 15-20% at best.
Dang that’s poor.
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« on: April 30, 2024, 06:54:00 PM »
Yeah, it’s big tube. 2 x 10” so clearing a few inches was easy. I wish it was even lower., but maintaining height was important.
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« on: April 30, 2024, 09:20:19 AM »
So here's a question: I like the lug nuts showing look, that and the rear hub showing. It is either that of slide on the cheapl plastic hub caps.
Question, Leave em off, of go all girly and install them back like factory?
I don’t mind it either. My .02.. I’m not sure how much luck and crap will get on them. What I’ve found with my Chebby ones, they are clean. In my trailers, without the plastic caps, the mud and goo really plugs up the threads. So much so that I’ve had to shorten some wheel studs. My vote would be based on your operating conditions. Not to goooey, then lose ‘em. Gooey, probably keep ‘em.
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« on: April 30, 2024, 09:15:11 AM »
Yep, you need a permit to cut down a tree in the city normally, not to trim. I still have some touch up to do but solar production is up almost 5k today and yesterday.
Dang Sam, maybe better springs vs trimming the frame?
JR, the springs are good for 7k or better. The issue was about 2” of travel before frame slap. If I drive normal speeds on normal roads likely would never be an issue. Ive spent too much now on axles and tires to not do the mod. The good news was I got new brakes out of it and they all work again. Now did you do a full removal of that tree or just clean it up? Glad it’s working for your solar.
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« on: April 30, 2024, 08:11:11 AM »
Added this over the weekend. 96" cut Toro Z master. Still have the 60" as well.
![](https://i.imgur.com/L0ljs1L.jpeg)
That is a monster. Hope you don’t have any ponds. I hear they are magnets for mowers…
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« on: April 29, 2024, 11:35:04 AM »
Moving along! Hope you get the nice ride you’re after first round this time.
Just caught the 12 bolts in the rear axles. I think it was 8 in the 11.5, so that one has been beefed up considerably.
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« on: April 29, 2024, 11:31:30 AM »
Welp. This is a first for us. Closed up cabin for spring thaw. Still likely have two weeks based on snow just about gone. But. I’m out of town the next couple weekends, so here we are. Nice part about it will be not swimming the sled and stuff through the water. Lol. Last week, was management hosed burger day at work. So…. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240429/b828cbf701800c12a39cc43413a7c61c.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240429/da509b1485a9c0042eb5c9530bb1ab95.jpg) Pretzel buns for burgers it was. Hand stamped 6ouncers went on them. Was delightful. Also over the weekend finished up the trailer mods. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240429/9ed09c0b3e4a6049bae6b57a58044254.jpg) I’m done bending 7k axles. Added in or shall I say sectioned out a few inches of more travel. Between lack of clearance, load and speed I’ve kept axle shops far too well paid. lol. 2 x 3500, 2 x 6000, 1 x 7000. You’d think I’d have got to it sooner but well life. Fixed now and hopefully done with bent axles and scrubbed tires. Also glued the sawmill base together as well. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240429/29123c17d2d7b444121e181010d29487.jpg) Got a collection of rounds to saw once I get it all together. 6 x 6 x 1/4 wall 17 ish feet long. It’s a brute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: April 29, 2024, 11:23:56 AM »
How do you guys get your wife to get rid of stuff she hasn't touched in over 10 years? I'm trying to get our house back in order after a remodel and just don't want to move stuff again that will never get touched again until our kids have to clean out the house after we are gone.
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We bought 950 square feet, no basement. Currently in 1100 full basement. Became a self fulfilling prophecy once she put eyes to new space. Helps that she has hit a purge state of life as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: April 26, 2024, 10:00:42 PM »
Looks good chief! They still look small by your normal oil change standards but do a good job. Very nice fit though. And the wheels do look sharp.
That cost was a large part of my tire machine purchase. I think I’m nearing even on it now. Even done some legit repairs for a select few.
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« on: April 25, 2024, 10:39:22 AM »
My mouth is watering!!!!!!
![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240424/46a9ce41dce42dbce7ce7bf21859c8c1.jpg) I’ll just leave this here…like I said in my time post, nothing off limits. I sure did enjoy these.
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OK, Sam, so you said you were dieting
Sorry bro but the bread is straight-up sugar...
I'll do ya a favor, give that to me! ;-)
Yes I am. You’re welcome anytime to stop in for one. Now that’s a jaunt but I’ll have one ready if yer-ah comin. For real though, yes I’m dieting. But. Nothing. And I’ll stand by it, nothing food wise is off limits. Well the sugary junk may well be gone forever now as I do t miss it at all. Moderation. Well this wasn’t but I couldn’t leave it. Only one cheat day per week, so why not go for it. And man did I sleep good full of protein and carbs…lol.
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« on: April 25, 2024, 10:35:41 AM »
Last summer I started eating clean and that means very little sugar. Off came 30 pounds. I exercise the best I can with this RA business, but I took some more off and it has stayed off. I flirt with upper 220's to mid-upper 230's diet and exercise dependent.
Eat lots of protein and no bread...
I’m hoping my approach keeps it maintainable. I’m not a big bread eater. But when I do, generally I make it myself. So unfortunate highly processed flour, but none of the other junk.
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« on: April 24, 2024, 07:13:14 PM »
My mouth is watering!!!!!!
![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240424/46a9ce41dce42dbce7ce7bf21859c8c1.jpg) I’ll just leave this here…like I said in my time post, nothing off limits. I sure did enjoy these. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: April 24, 2024, 03:45:13 PM »
What I’ve saw so far.
Down 22.4 pounds. Resting heart rate has lowered from mid 70’s (yikes) to 60/61. BP is down some, and may need to adjust meds here soon. Snoring has improved mama says but still a thing. I can feel it in my knees doing stairs. And work has any of those. My energy is way up. To the point I’m functioning way better and longer every day. Not tired after dinner and ready for bed by 8. I am up between 05 and 0530 every day so some would say 8 isn’t terrible, however 10-11 is now easy again.
Oh yeah, clothes are starting to fit again. I feel all the crap we eat is really bringing us down.
Mama is struggling with chocolate. And sweets. A genetic trait. lol. But she wants in too.
CM
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« on: April 24, 2024, 03:39:09 PM »
Exercise. The part.
I took an office job in 2015. It has officially caught up.
Well let’s blame the lockdowns. Up till then I did lots of extracurricular stuff. Since, all but couch potato Sam.
Firewood trips involved my buddy and his fleet of busy pilots. Running a saw isn’t a lot of work, nor is swinging the axe.
So this year I went at it solo. Worked my poor guts out. Nearly died…well not really but it felt that way.
So getting off the couch and busy is really the extent of change for me. Part of the reason for the sawmill was just this. Keeping me busy.
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« on: April 24, 2024, 03:35:01 PM »
On to the “diet”.
Well it’s not really a diet. Nothing is off limits other than junk food.
I even had a beer with my Friday night pizza last week.
I’m doing a variant of carb cycling I suppose.
3 egg and cheese omelette, some days it gets a slice of bacon, or oatmeal for breakfast. Nuts for a morning snack. A big garden salad for lunch with some form of fruit Nuts again afternoon. And whatever the great spirit moves us for dinner.
Friday is a cheat day for dinner as I’m in a very high caloric deficit. After day three and the sugar withdrawal it’s been very easy for me.
The Costco jelly belly bag isn’t even tempting me form it’s perch on my desk at work. Here’s hoping to further gains.
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« on: April 24, 2024, 03:27:46 PM »
So about a month or so ago had my annual visit to my doc I’ve always been healthy. About a year ago blood pressure spiked and well I’ve fgot that going on.
So doc asks all the regular questions…weight 290-ish… On we chat and God love him he point blank slacks me “so ya waitin to tip 300 before you do something”…
Got home and about a week later work was staring a biggest loser challenge.
50 bucks to get in. 70% to winner. Well with about a hundred pounds to lose I’m in.
I among alone in the lazy fat guy category so it will be a struggle to win the contest. If I can lose 50 of em it’s a win to me. The actual win will be getting off the dang meds.
I did a lot of reading. Settled on common sense and portion control. I love food. And eat waaaayy too much most days.
So the plan was simple. Cut out the beers, Saturday coffee and sugar and snacks. Now it a full on sugar prohibition. But no sugar snacks and nothing other than natural.
I weighed in April 2nd at 294.2 pounds. The worst I’ve ever been.
Three weeks in I’m down over 20 and seeing improvements.
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« on: April 24, 2024, 09:22:56 AM »
I don't know if it would help at those temperatures or with the wind. I had ordered one of Pit Boss insulated blankets for my smoker and works great. Cut down cold weather smoking time and pellet use a bunch. Check the Pit Boss website. Sometimes, they have them on sale for like 40-50% off
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I’ve been looking at them and think to a point it would help. The wind was the killer the other day. When it just gets too cold it will still need to come into the warm.
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« on: April 23, 2024, 10:12:31 PM »
Looks nice and gooey on those tires. This should help to keep you in a dryer state for sure. Nice to see the neighbors help too and not complain.
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« on: April 23, 2024, 10:04:03 PM »
All the little chunks that broke off are in a small tin to make corned beef hash on the weekend.
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« on: April 23, 2024, 10:03:27 PM »
Sliced and packed it all up tonight. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240424/9b58142b96d858fa8d4072956f552b19.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240424/a30b236d5f564579f822562771474085.jpg) Netted close to 8 1/2 pounds finished. I should have cooked sooner. It’s salty. I should have switched the water again but thought with the volume I had in the meat tub it would have been ok. Good news is. I don’t mind salty foods. It may seem saltier due to the diet I’m on. But man…it’s good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: April 23, 2024, 10:11:16 AM »
So the Pit Boss failed me as the outdoor temps fell. To be fair it dropped to zero overnight. The wind tunnel that was set up in contributed to the fail as well.
Had to move into the garage. Finished the pieces in the oven as once wrapped smoke isn’t getting in anyway.
At midnight they hit temp and I pulled them out to cool. Not how I planned the night as 05:00 comes fast.
Pics and final product to come.
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« on: April 22, 2024, 09:34:24 PM »
Sam, my hearing doc told me the 357 is the hardest on the hearing of most any caliber. I can hardly hear without aids and they only help a little. Funny part is, with all the shooting I have done, the 357 is probably the least shot of anything in the safe. Hearing protection is a great thing to use but in my younger years hardly anyone wore them including me. Can’t say my hearing is gone because of shooting but it didn’t help.
I’ll agree with you Bob. It packs a heck of a report. My 300 is probably louder to me, but may actually not be. I’ve lost a lot of my hearing as well. Some from shooting. Some from woodworking. Some from work. Don’t need aids at this point but don’t have a lot left before I do.
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« on: April 22, 2024, 05:14:35 PM »
If you were to choose corned beef instead the process changes.
Where I drained and filled with fresh water you would instead put the corned beef into a pot.
Cover with water and then bring to a boil. It is cooked in water and then is done.
Pastrami is smoked.
I used sirloin tip instead of brisket. Some may shun me for that. It works with most cuts. Trying sirloin this time.
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« on: April 22, 2024, 05:08:08 PM »
So. As some of you may have noticed, a couple weeks ago I made some ham. Once I wrapped that up, I broke down a sirloin tip. It went into a pickle and today it becomes pastrami. Now for those unaware. Pastrami is smoked corned beef, well smoked, uncooked corned beef. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/a66411eb51fcfed5b28d18bda986075c.jpg) Here it is being broken down. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/597f39298b4d1ada7808bf04020df392.jpg) Much to my dismay here is the next picture. It spent about 10 days in the pickle. Last night drained it off and added fresh water to desalinate it some. Today it’s in the smoker to cook. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240422/36afa1d563f9eb2f9e909e2e16bdf642.jpg) It’s chilly today and the smoker needs some insulation. Current air temp about 25, but a good breeze killing the temps. I’ll have a delicious smelling packing blanket later.
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« on: April 22, 2024, 01:29:57 PM »
Do you, in your opinion think I should put something like that on my Dually which I am using as a camper dolly this summer?
Highly subjective, I know, but it is actually just insurance and removes the gamble of getting disabled in the middle of nowhere, but costs me $3500 and adds 200 pounds of weight.
Very short answer is yes. A buddy of mine hit a small doe with his newish Chevy. Front right corner. Took out radiator, trans cooler, bumper bits, signals, grill, and whatever else. Disabled on highway. Out of truck for over a month. I’m considering adding the extra protection to mine when I redo the raptor. That and Shawn spot on with reaction time and eyesight fading with time.
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« on: April 22, 2024, 01:21:34 PM »
That is a nice piece there chief.
Thank ya!
It's my second as I have stated, and like, everyone I know also has one...
You probably have one too, right?
It would be a great gun for you and for what you do. Magnum handgun and all that. Btw, my first magnum handgun was actually a S&W .41 magnum in blued steel. That was a darned powerful shooter in its own right. I purchased it to take whitetail but sold it before I ever hunted with it.
I have a blued 686 in 357 magnum with the 6” barrel. Yep. We’ve all got one. lol.
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« on: April 21, 2024, 10:44:37 AM »
That is a nice piece there chief.
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« on: April 20, 2024, 10:35:53 AM »
Well. Now that I can…I’ll do a small photo dump as well. Found a clock that I need. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240420/5f4279e017d9d27b7a29a980ace4258b.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240420/a96d1d7002124f2cb5d89ec8ac3574e5.jpg) My first ham. It won’t be my last. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240420/c757971e0689b2fc9bea42f8c61f2d92.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240420/0e71bc96f6482e7e564cf8c08701baa8.jpg) Had a cabin owners poker derby last weekend. Was a beautiful day. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240420/58c79f741e3518e0c3db95b0155241a9.jpg) A tad blustery on Thursday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: April 19, 2024, 02:57:22 PM »
Was just going to post up some pics. But alas. Cannot get on the taptalk. So no pics.
Was fixing my trailer. Sectioning out above the axles so I hopefully stop bending 7k axles… And a blizzard hit us yesterday. Hope it’s the end for this year.
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« on: April 09, 2024, 03:43:09 PM »
The boss needed some fun. Hope he has a great time
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Indeed. Downtime/fun is essential. Well I went down the road of home made ham. Found a brine recipe. Put a pork butt in it for four days. Rinsed in fresh water for the day yesterday. Smoked ‘er up last night. Well….shoulda not dunnit. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240409/0b9bff443d8dc8ab9a79a197fddabd03.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240409/f779b89c36620c605911b02e4ddbb874.jpg) Tastes better than it looks. And 7 1/2 pound ham for just over 20 bucks. Also started some corned beef. Likely to smoke half to pastrami and boil other half for corned beef. But not sure. That’s a week from now. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240409/d973b389a098db3b0424686b73acbce1.jpg) Got all in it and forgot to snap any more pics. Broke down a whole sirloin tip. Will be 12 pounds for about 80 bucks. Better than 25 bucks a pound at the deli here.
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« on: April 07, 2024, 04:06:42 PM »
Been cutting firewood last couple days. Mid 50’s both days and 30 overnight.
Snow going fast! Two weeks ago it was mid thigh to waist deep. Today not much over a foot. But lots of water and slush turning up today.
Also kept some five foot long chunks of birch to cut to lumber for my woodworking bench. I dont think I have quite enough but we shall see when I cut it up.
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« on: April 03, 2024, 08:45:16 PM »
Well finally tried my Amazon plasma out. Had to upgrade my garage panel to get more breakers installed. Well I need some work, but the plasma works well and cuts well. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240404/d8295c3eb8352351e887943c09291ca1.jpg) This is some scrap from work that we just couldn’t sent to the dump. 6” square 18 feet long. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240404/47ae3c9dc301cf55b7e448fb7b462983.jpg) The guy running the torch needs to figure out speed distance and air, but it cuts. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240404/e34e75d9f8d3b5a424388bf4588a8702.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240404/c1fec604bc2439788157e70f2f1b8513.jpg) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: April 03, 2024, 10:24:24 AM »
Sheesh…that sucks on the camper. Glad it looks like insurance will be in your side.
And very lucky to be at home for sure.
Very nice rifle tho…
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« on: March 30, 2024, 07:27:49 PM »
Dang, other side of freezing or 0?
And I thought I had a cool thing follow me home (bought a lab oven), you get a mill!
Zero overnight. Will be dancing both sides of freezing later this week. Still full on winter for me.
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« on: March 30, 2024, 03:22:41 PM »
Still that cold, wow
About a week out we’re supposed to be either side of freezing. I’m looking forward to spring. But got a couple more big loads to haul. Then I can get to work.
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« on: March 29, 2024, 08:25:44 PM »
Oh yeah, was a tad chilly Monday morning too. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/47b2551078e8397f2600729638ddb231.jpg) Was 30 today tho. 0 over night. With any luck spring is coming. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: March 29, 2024, 08:23:18 PM »
Sheesh. Been quiet here. On my side too at least here. Did a little moving today. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/2f37d9f0673f271c3187365ab4bdcee2.jpg) Little winch action and the 975 pound box on the sleigh. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/500f88df6cee41d8588b2304c8defe67.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/2f51aaa7ee36016605849e6fab2b3fd5.jpg) EZPZ move it was. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/a10b5a4d161452b262e5d6df71850f28.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/f3d0606a405638e5f2a94e3b8db81c71.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240330/5164bbaef0f44a56b8ac9f44636df975.jpg) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: March 11, 2024, 10:26:29 PM »
That’s good news.
When I typed sold it in the other thread it was I thought a joke. But I see now…
I liked the blue better but this is ok…once new wheels and a few more bits of the Don’s oil change occur.
It will serve you well in any case and glad you caught the error before that broken frame pic Dave posted type event occurred, or worse as you’d stated some sort of accident where you were found negligent.
Nice rig tho boss!
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« on: March 11, 2024, 12:53:14 PM »
Hope he spills the beans soon or we’ll all be fired…
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« on: March 10, 2024, 08:47:40 PM »
Camper cam early?
Or….
Sold it…?
Gonna get fired again….
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« on: March 02, 2024, 01:33:50 PM »
I’ll add my two cents on tires. I travel 200 miles of what I will assume is similar to the Alaska highway.
I used to carry two spares. I was running “cheap” house brand 10 ply tires. I was not all about 500 dollar tires. I used two spares at times with the cheap rubber. Twice in fact. Once was on my way for new tires.
I learned my lesson and now run Good Year duratracs. Toyo M55’s prior, but they were somewhere between terrible and dangerous on ice.
I now carry one spare, a plug kit and good 12 volt compressor.
Economy tires and less than 1/4” - 3/8” tread are a recipe for flats. Just what I’ve found over the last 23 years of the road I travel.
I did however cut a Toyo Open Country bead to bead one spring in some terrible road conditions. Read foot deep ruts. I suspect I found an old burried grader blade or the edge of a sharp boulder.
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« on: February 29, 2024, 01:47:15 PM »
What is the wind chill with that? I've worked on airplanes with -72 deg windchill it wasn't fun.
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To be honest it wasn’t too windy but it does add up quick. Likey in the -50 to 50-something range. I generally don’t pay “that” much attention as if I’m heading out in that cold I’ll be on a snowmobile or some other form of wind amplifying device. Wind proof head gear and mitts are a must.
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« on: February 28, 2024, 08:02:29 PM »
Yeah. Boomsticks will be problematic sadly. Pistols 100% no go. AR anything 100% no go.
12 pipe likely get across but I’d check first.
Otherwise they’ll have a field day with ya. sadly.
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« on: February 28, 2024, 03:46:34 PM »
It’s square tire weather…literally. They take a bit to smooth the flat spot out.
And I’m unsure if it’s just been so warm this winter or if I’m getting soft but it sure is cold…
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« on: February 28, 2024, 01:00:57 PM »
So I’ve been busy…and cold… ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240228/03164659e754d0ccfb3b87a793d9ad7d.jpg) On the way to work this morning. Found some 14 ply trailer tires. Mounted theee of the four. Need a wheel off the trailer for the fourth. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240228/5f71a1a0a30975c62e7dae5449602107.jpg) They are some off shore company but the price was right for a trial of a set. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240228/6044b8ce70a84b642aacdec2ccd64d95.jpg) Regroovable too!
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« on: February 21, 2024, 04:50:42 PM »
And on fresh home made bread…so good.
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« on: February 20, 2024, 06:33:05 PM »
Had a couple quarts of heavy cream coming up on its best before date. So made butter. If you’re unaware of how easy it is, it literally takes 12-15 minutes. Look on YouTube or other and it’s simple. Into the mixer, whip it till it separates out the butter. Mix/knead the last of the buttermilk out add some salt and voila. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240220/eaf31645cbe0c9f08f897a32373a1c52.jpg) Just shy of a pound per quart. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240220/9e4e8ecdaf262d1fb6e2da6d901e52aa.jpg) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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« on: February 20, 2024, 02:02:22 PM »
![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240220/f543c0d638eb1642d146f4d077dac240.jpg) Nuff said…
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« on: February 15, 2024, 10:07:06 PM »
Nice start. I have seen the system used many times and looks great to hide screw heads.
I really need to build something for the Tahoe. I have stuff rolling all around.
I also love the Kreg system. Chief. Cut out the far end a hole for the end of the slide to slide into. You’ve got 3/4” there and the 60” will then fit.
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« on: February 13, 2024, 08:05:45 AM »
Weird, its measured from the outisde, so thickness should not matter.
I think it’s more on the 3D printed stuff. With only 40 or 50 thou clearance and having to clock everything square to the plane of the bed there is not enough space. Without adding weight to the assembly it moves relatively well. It did spec thin wall and I feel it is for this reason but I’ll play around a bit more and see if it can work. Otherwise I need some new 2 1/2”.
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