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Homesteading / Re: garden weasel-not available in stores-if you act now......
« Last post by fla_native on April 26, 2024, 07:31:41 AM »A long shank auger bit?
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General Discussion / Re: I guess this forum is dead / inhertance
« Last post by cook on April 25, 2024, 02:11:35 PM »I've slacked off posting.
Always been a "prepper",just didn't call it that.Moved back to Fl.7-8 years ago..always moved around..so weather events were my main focus.
Never done prepping,but got the gear and gadgets phase behind me,so after a while its just keep building up what you have..been trying hard to save my ducets,and just maintaining the house/vehicles and my "stuff".
That's kinda boring,not post worthy..don't even have many good stories to tell.
(I lied,I have a few saved up,some are even true)
Always been a "prepper",just didn't call it that.Moved back to Fl.7-8 years ago..always moved around..so weather events were my main focus.
Never done prepping,but got the gear and gadgets phase behind me,so after a while its just keep building up what you have..been trying hard to save my ducets,and just maintaining the house/vehicles and my "stuff".
That's kinda boring,not post worthy..don't even have many good stories to tell.
(I lied,I have a few saved up,some are even true)
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Homesteading / garden weasel-not available in stores-if you act now......
« Last post by cook on April 25, 2024, 01:58:01 PM »Doing some weeding last weekend..kinda remembered the commercial...rod with handle like a water valve shut off,couple twisted points on the bottom..stick it in and twist(aww,teenage years 
).
So took a beer break,spied my antique bit and brace(odd shaped hand power drill)
The bits are 12"-18" long,inch or more diameter.
Grabbed my battery drill,managed to fit it in the chuck..well ..close enough.
Drilled the base of the root(some grow really deep,grow back if you don't get it all).
Kinda/sorta worked,but kept clogging up,needed to be more coarse/spread out?
So now I have a project for the weekend..need a longer,thicker shaft(don't we all) so I don't bend over,and just a couple spirals on it.
Here at work we have the paddles for mixing paint,and cement/mud mixers,but flat on the bottom,no way to really modify it.
Thinking maybe 1/8" rebar and old spoon welded to the bottom,wood dowel with giant wood screw?
Tried my sawzall with 18" pruning blade,shook my dentures out.
So what ya got,pop a few oat sodas and see what ideas you can come up with.(I do think they have a made one on Amazon,but that's cheating,didn't look.
).So took a beer break,spied my antique bit and brace(odd shaped hand power drill)
The bits are 12"-18" long,inch or more diameter.
Grabbed my battery drill,managed to fit it in the chuck..well ..close enough.
Drilled the base of the root(some grow really deep,grow back if you don't get it all).
Kinda/sorta worked,but kept clogging up,needed to be more coarse/spread out?
So now I have a project for the weekend..need a longer,thicker shaft(don't we all) so I don't bend over,and just a couple spirals on it.
Here at work we have the paddles for mixing paint,and cement/mud mixers,but flat on the bottom,no way to really modify it.
Thinking maybe 1/8" rebar and old spoon welded to the bottom,wood dowel with giant wood screw?
Tried my sawzall with 18" pruning blade,shook my dentures out.
So what ya got,pop a few oat sodas and see what ideas you can come up with.(I do think they have a made one on Amazon,but that's cheating,didn't look.
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General Discussion / Re: I guess this forum is dead / inhertance
« Last post by Saints75 on April 24, 2024, 03:56:40 PM » I think people are not only busy with their day-to-day jobs but; they are quietly "hunkering down" and stocking -up for whatever is going to come our way real soon. Our great country has been completely ruined by the "D.C. Regime" and it won't be long now before the collapse comes.
Riots at university's, daily assaults and killings, open borders with no way to stop it.... and an election coming up in 7 month's. Yeah, I feel by year's end we will see a big change in our way of life... (Rant over)
Riots at university's, daily assaults and killings, open borders with no way to stop it.... and an election coming up in 7 month's. Yeah, I feel by year's end we will see a big change in our way of life... (Rant over)
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General Discussion / Re: I guess this forum is dead / inhertance
« Last post by onestep on April 21, 2024, 08:32:35 PM »Yes AB, traffic is down substantially in recent months and nothing like it was a few years ago.
I used to check daily but now it’s weekly and even then it’s very quiet.
I’ve noticed a lot of forums have less and less posts. Most are lucky to get a new post monthly.
It was good while it lasted.
I used to check daily but now it’s weekly and even then it’s very quiet.
I’ve noticed a lot of forums have less and less posts. Most are lucky to get a new post monthly.
It was good while it lasted.
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General Discussion / Re: Patting myself on the back!
« Last post by fla_native on April 20, 2024, 07:03:15 AM »Youre absolutely right Cook! Satisfaction.
Just yesterday I rebuilt an old Coleman 425 camp stove that I found ...rusted up, didnt work. Now it works and looks decent. I have no real need for a camp stove but I did it...just because!
Just yesterday I rebuilt an old Coleman 425 camp stove that I found ...rusted up, didnt work. Now it works and looks decent. I have no real need for a camp stove but I did it...just because!
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New Member's Area/Introduce Yourself / Back in the saddle.
« Last post by catfishn on April 19, 2024, 04:59:41 PM »It's been a few years since I've posted or have participated with the group, but it was a crazy couple of years. I'm looking forward to being more active with the group and catching up with everyone.
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General Discussion / Re: Patting myself on the back!
« Last post by cook on April 19, 2024, 12:57:46 PM »Someone's gotta do it,had a similar post about fixing an old Genny from the trash...rambling comment.
Growing up,my Father taught me a lot of things,but he was not mechanical,or outdoorsy,we moved around a lot chasing that promotion,,so no mentor or internet back then to learn.
Now in my 60's but learning a lot on fixing stuff...my biggest obstical is worrying about effing it up..finally dawned on me if its already broke,have nothing to loose.
Had a old rider like you mentioned,deck shot..battery bad,rust,etc...but kept it running..good for parking my small boat and trailer,little homemade trailer for yardwork,or just letting the grandkids drive it around like a gocart.
Don't fall into the trap of spending too much to fix something,because it was free...but I still do..satisfaction is priceless ass the commercial says.
Growing up,my Father taught me a lot of things,but he was not mechanical,or outdoorsy,we moved around a lot chasing that promotion,,so no mentor or internet back then to learn.
Now in my 60's but learning a lot on fixing stuff...my biggest obstical is worrying about effing it up..finally dawned on me if its already broke,have nothing to loose.
Had a old rider like you mentioned,deck shot..battery bad,rust,etc...but kept it running..good for parking my small boat and trailer,little homemade trailer for yardwork,or just letting the grandkids drive it around like a gocart.
Don't fall into the trap of spending too much to fix something,because it was free...but I still do..satisfaction is priceless ass the commercial says.
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General Discussion / Re: World War III
« Last post by Saints75 on April 17, 2024, 08:37:47 AM »I'm sooo glad to be out of the Military!! I agree that it's just a matter of time now before the "Big Bang" goes off and the world will be in yet another major conflict.
We have recently purchased extra masks and filters, more freeze dried foods, and I have been canning all sorts of meats. The world is going to "Hell in a hand basket" very quickly. I hope and pray that everyone who has the common sense to take the time to do a little more preparing as much as possible. Blessings to all!!
We have recently purchased extra masks and filters, more freeze dried foods, and I have been canning all sorts of meats. The world is going to "Hell in a hand basket" very quickly. I hope and pray that everyone who has the common sense to take the time to do a little more preparing as much as possible. Blessings to all!!
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General Discussion / Re: I guess this forum is dead / inhertance
« Last post by Saints75 on April 17, 2024, 08:25:25 AM » My spouse just ordered me 2 more raised containers for more veggies! Today I will be heading to my local ACE Hardware to get my Black Cow and Top Soil bags to fill them up. Before that I will lay down cardboard and them small logs and sticks inside to use a "HugelKultur" style growing system.
I have 6 more tomato plants that a dear friend "gifted me- they are from seeds used over in Great Britain- Ponderosa Pink and Belgium Pink tomatoes. Hopefully they will do well this season.
I have 6 more tomato plants that a dear friend "gifted me- they are from seeds used over in Great Britain- Ponderosa Pink and Belgium Pink tomatoes. Hopefully they will do well this season.