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- Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:08 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: I have a jacket...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1994
Re: I have a jacket...
OK, I think I have half the mystery solved: What I have is a Chore Coat: https://blog.thejacketmaker.com/what-is-a-chore-coat/ There are lots of companies that make them and the other half of the mystery is why none of them have the awesome pockets on the back, they're so useful. Other than the insu...
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:06 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: I have a jacket...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1994
I have a jacket...
...that is AWESOME! It's also 20+ years old and has gotten a bit thin. The Thinsulate I fear is depressed, literally. Completely flat. My faithful jacket no longer keeps me warm as it used to & I hate being cold when I work. This jacket has all the pockets you could ever want: 2 Chest Pockets, 2...
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:05 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2664
Re: Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
I think situational awareness is sometimes overlooked. You're 1,000% correct. Seeing someone walking or jogging with earbuds in just makes me shake my head. I suggest shooting lessons, a small but stout revolver that will take 38/357 rounds, and escrima/arnis instruction under a very good instructo...
- Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:23 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2664
Re: Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
Gun, stun gun, knife, taser, laser, phaser... they're all just placebos. Knowing how to fight isn't even enough. Possessing both KNOWLEDGE and WILLINGNESS to fight are key. See if you can nudge her into joining some kind of martial arts instruction. I've been thinking about that the last few days. ...
- Wed Nov 09, 2022 5:20 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: West Virginia. Good place to live?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1509
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:25 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: West Virginia. Good place to live?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1509
West Virginia. Good place to live?
We've been talking about moving out of Kalifornia as a family. Or at least as many kids & spouses/partners as possible. Texas is our planned destination, but our daughter brought up West Virgina as a destination, because it's cheaper. And it has 4 seasons. I've only been to West Virginia twice, ...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:17 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2664
Re: Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
Stun guns are a form of pain compliance and do not stun like you see in the movies. That's good to know! Sabre Red Pepper Gel is what I buy my wife and daughter. I texted her this AM, but she'd already ordered the un-gelly stuff with a stun gun. Apparently she's unaware how easy Amazon returns are ...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:52 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Sommelier culture similar to knife nuts: titanium wine key
- Replies: 2
- Views: 404
Re: Sommelier culture similar to knife nuts: titanium wine key
Makes me feel a little more normal knowing these products exist and some bar workers, sommeliers, and general wine enthusiasts will pay this much for a premium tool. You're assuming they've even sold one. I can't imagine a bar worker would spend that kind of money for a corkscrew. My son has done a...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:44 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 855
Re: When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
Wah! Wah! 😭😭😭 There's dirt and Spyders under the house! It's dark! I'm scared! A couple weeks ago we were faced with a plumbing dilemma. Half the house is on a slab, the other half is on a raised footing. The job required someone under the house, and someone on the outside. Here's a shot of Mrs. Ir...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:41 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 855
Re: When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
Watch out for Black Widows. I saw a few outside this Summer & 1 in the garage. My weapon of choice is my propane torch when possible, but more often than not it's a can of "air" for dusting keyboards. Turn the can upside down & freeze them with the refrigerant. Something I WAS wor...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:57 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2664
Stun Gun & Pepper Spray
I got a disturbing text from my daughter today asking me for a recommendation for a taser. She said she's seen posts on the local Facebook page discussing shady people at the grocery store & the gas station. This surprises me because she lives in a smallish town & it's always felt quite safe...
- Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:50 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 855
Re: When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
When I was growing up in California, all the crawlspaces were dirt on the bottom. You could vacuum all year long and still never run out of dirt. They made for an unpleasant work environment, for sure. There's definitely a hard layer, but it's covered by 1, maybe 2 inches of powder. I'm going to bu...
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:28 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 855
When was the last time you vacuumed your crawlspace?
I had to crawl under the house the other day for a few minutes, I HATE going under the house, it's absolutely toxic with dust & I have a bushy beard which means a respirator doesn't do squat. And all I had was an N95 mask from the gubmint, which is even more useless. I have a fair amount of work...
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:09 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Chief or Shaman for self defense?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1869
Re: Chief or Shaman for self defense?
Well, I don't want to insult anyone, but anyone who mentioned a gun would be dead cave man, including me. I was originally going to post a thread asking which knife people would pick for self defence against a thug. I'll guess that the Chief, which seems to have won here, would win that debate too. ...
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:40 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Any M18 FUEL Users Here?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 837
Any M18 FUEL Users Here?
8 years ago I bought a Milwaukee 18V Drill & Hammer Drill set with 3 batteries, charger & nice carry bag for $199 at Home Depot. I bought it to install hooks to hold rope lights at my daughter's wedding. Since then I've gotten lots of use out of my starter set & found going cordless to b...
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:46 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Battery Tender
- Replies: 4
- Views: 497
Re: Battery Tender
The rings on the quick disconnect wire usually fit the 10mm bolts just fine. I leave mine connected all year and just tuck it away when not in use. Having an inline fuse is recommended. https://motowheels.com/images/F143883960.jpg Thanks, I wondered about connecting the rings to the bolts. That'll ...
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:18 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Battery Tender
- Replies: 4
- Views: 497
Battery Tender
Hi, all- I just bought a Battery Tender and I'm looking for a little leg-up on getting started with this thing. I would like to attach a charging cable on my tractor with the Battery Tender end protruding from the battery cover, to make charging the battery easier. My tractor uses a standard 12v car...
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:13 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: M390 vs S90V
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5079
Re: M390 vs S90V
Yeahhhh...that's the ticket!
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:12 pm
- Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
- Topic: M390 vs S90V
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5079
Re: M390 vs S90V
Glad you liked the knife. Very happy to hear about your good experience with CS. The exclusive was released in August 2021, based on the thread below. https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?t=90357 Wow, that's a long time to wait on a return for a significant investment like that. I think he said...
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:00 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Chief or Shaman for self defense?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1869
Chief or Shaman for self defense?
Assume you were this guy but weren't armed:
Or perhaps a can of Friskies (pull the pin, toss the 'grenade', escape while Ms. Poosy Cat eats the treat)?
Would you pick the Chief over the Shaman, or vice versa?Or perhaps a can of Friskies (pull the pin, toss the 'grenade', escape while Ms. Poosy Cat eats the treat)?