Weekend Hobby, Crafts and Bodging Thread

Greetings gang. Well it's spring on the calendar but old man winter just decided to dump about eight inches of snow on us here in the midwest. It's a great excuse to stay indoors and get creative.

NOTE: This thread is limited to discussion of hobby-related topics. Please leave other topics, especially politics, at the door.

I'll start with some sad news for model railroad enthusiasts. Malcom Furlow, whose name is instantly recognizable to anyone who's been in the hobby for any length of time, passed away earlier this month at the age of 77. Click here for a full obituary.

For most of the 80s, his byline was a mainstay in the modeling press for his wonderfully imaginative narrow gauge modeling as depicted on his HOn3 Denver & Rio Chama Western. Probably the most popular of his numerous articles were two start-to-finish layout construction series: the San Juan Central and Carbondale Central, both appearing in Model Railroader in 1984 and 1988 respectively.

Yet, as quickly as he burst onto the modeling scene, he all but disappeared to devote his time building a reputation as a fine artist, becoming a renowned painter of vivid, semi-abstract works depicting mostly southwestern themes. I was a big fan of his talents and mostly his wonderful sense of imagination that gave his models character. More than that, Malcolm Furlow had the ability to transform a simple train set on a sheet of plywood into a true miniature world.

Here he is in his heyday. RIP and thanks for the memories.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at 05:00 PM

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Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 25, 2023 04:58 PM (ncXxy)

2 Welcome Hobbiests
I must be mad as a hatter.
I am making this, to wear
https://tinyurl.com/mvn3de6r

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:01 PM (69j/g)

3 2 Welcome Hobbiests
I must be mad as a hatter.
I am making this, to wear
https://tinyurl.com/mvn3de6r
Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:01 PM (69j/g)

No look: a 70's leisure suit with the lapel span of the Spruce Goose?

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 05:07 PM (zZu0s)

4 I'm always in awe of those with modeling talents way, way, way beyond mine. Need to get back into it.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 25, 2023 05:08 PM (Q4IgG)

5 2 Welcome Hobbiests
I must be mad as a hatter.
I am making this, to wear
https://tinyurl.com/mvn3de6r
Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:01 PM (69j/g)

After looking: French? Prussian?

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 05:08 PM (zZu0s)

6
I'm looking into jewelry making as a winter hobby for next year. 2,000 degree molten metal. What could go wrong?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 05:11 PM (enJYY)

7 Malcom Furlow's paintings are what I call fauvism but better because they maintain proper perspective. Fauvism's greatest strength is its use of applying bright colors not natural to its subject .

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:13 PM (IhbYA)

8 It's a Napoleonic era Prussian Light infantry shako and do want to make it a officers if the shako turns out.
Had to make a full size former out of one of my pine logs to specific size. Wrapped felt around and sew the seam. Cut down excess of seam and glue it flat.
Next step tonight will be spray with cloth hardener then quickly turn inside out and stretch back over form.
Have heavy leather top to make a so for and visor which not sure how that will be attached. If all that done its decorations.
Cloth and ribbons I think will be easy, have idea to make pompom out of wood base and fine cord. Eagles unless another suggestion did find Navy commerative pins Navy pins that were not too expensive.
So far for hat probably not $15
So far hat alone parts have been maybe $15

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:15 PM (xhxe8)

9 7 Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:13 PM (IhbYA)

They lean towards the representational with a bit of a nod toward the surreal. Truth be told, his paintings aren't really my cup of tea, but I admire his many talents including photography, music and of course his model railroading. Imaginative is a too weak a word but it was his strong suit to say the least.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:16 PM (x0n13)

10 Always wanted something to go with my musket,

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:16 PM (xhxe8)

11 If all turns out will send a picture in

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:17 PM (xhxe8)

12 10 Always wanted something to go with my musket,
Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:16 PM (xhxe

Musket is an Elon progeny?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:17 PM (x0n13)

13 I'm looking into jewelry making as a winter hobby for next year. 2,000 degree molten metal. What could go wrong?

lol.. probably a lot but hopefully you will do just fine at it. I wish I had the resources (and space). That sounds very interesting. I always wanted to try my hand at engraving as well but again.. no moolah. That's where the damn money is. People love personalized silver or gold jewelry.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at March 25, 2023 05:20 PM (wagHN)

14 I finally got an antenna up in the air and I actually made a contact. The antenna is a Alpha Antenna "HF J-Pole" and the radio is a Hermes Lite 2 SDR using Quisk as the software. I struggled a bit on FT8 because my HL2 is only putting out about 2W. I have other radios and a more elaborate setup, but I had issues with the antenna at first and I kept taking more and more pieces away until I was left with the conclusion that I had made some sort of mistake putting the ends on the outside coax. Pro Tip: Check the coax before you put the ends farther up than you can easily get to.

Anyway, I got it to work yesterday, and today I'm setting the rest of the shack up.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at March 25, 2023 05:21 PM (iZEhM)

15 JJ I was looking at the works of George Copeland Ault and thought this was another artist that you probably really liked.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:22 PM (IhbYA)

16
Can't believe it's true but there appears to be an 'electric furnace' on Amazon that runs on a 110 volt circuit. Hot enough to melt silver, copper, and gold - to name a few. All of the cheap jewelry my wife acquired as a schoolteacher for mumble decades I could melt down into something cool and original.

It's all of the interim steps before pouring the molten metal into a mold that seem a bit challenging.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 05:23 PM (enJYY)

17 I noticed that the archer girl was supporting the arrow on the outside, or thumb side, of the bow, as it appears that Japanese archers did.

Posted by: Javems at March 25, 2023 05:23 PM (AmoqO)

18 10 Always wanted something to go with my musket,
Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:16 PM (xhxe

Those Napoleonic/Civil war era weapons were no joke. My Best Friends parents got a firing replica Confederate rifle from Tredegar Iron Works. That thing was heavy as hell.

Looking up the specs, I am surprised it is only 9.5lbs.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 05:25 PM (zZu0s)

19 Does DIY qualify as hobbying?

I got the new oven installed. Does it work? Don't know. I'm still undoing the crappy wiring job that was in place. All that remains of that is to wire it up at the breaker panel. Thinking that might wait until tomorrow.

Posted by: No One Of Consequence at March 25, 2023 05:26 PM (uPgE/)

20 https://tinyurl.com/bddvuxph
Here is what got me thinking how, this is a small scale but wanted real so had to do other investigation.

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:26 PM (xhxe8)

21 Just watch a show on Austin area entrepreneurs hosted by the guy who owns Canes. One of the featured guests was Kendra Scott who started her jewelry design business out of her house.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:27 PM (IhbYA)

22 15 JJ I was looking at the works of George Copeland Ault and thought this was another artist that you probably really liked.
Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:22 PM (IhbYA)

Indeed I do! Ault, Spencer, Marsh, Hopper and the whole Ashcan School.

There's a big exhibition at the Milwaukee art museum on now and I want to try and get there.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:27 PM (x0n13)

23 The ten year old is making a mushroom hat. Does that count?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 25, 2023 05:28 PM (Angsy)

24 Husband to wife; "Look hon, I made you a coffee table."
Wife looks at it; "Take it to the cabin."

BTW, what's he smearing on to finish/seal it?

Posted by: lowandslow at March 25, 2023 05:28 PM (76Foq)

25 20 https://tinyurl.com/bddvuxph
Here is what got me thinking how, this is a small scale but wanted real so had to do other investigation.
Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:26 PM (xhxe

I always wondered how they made felt caps weather resistant. IIRC, during the Civil War, the Federals were buying stuff from a lot of shady private 'contractors' and that was a big failure with felt caps essentially melting once they got out i the rain.

Do they use some sort of wax or other treatment?

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 05:29 PM (zZu0s)

26 I am making this, to wear
https://tinyurl.com/mvn3de6r
Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:01 PM (69j/g)

A mad hatter!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 25, 2023 05:29 PM (fUnHJ)

27 People love personalized silver or gold jewelry.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at March 25, 2023 05:20 PM (wagHN)

Magic marker?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 25, 2023 05:30 PM (Angsy)

28 Not quite a hobby, but needed to be done -

Hacksawing one vertical bar out of a safety gate yields opening width > resident cat width, but

With exception of puppers, everyone (2 and 4 legged) is admiring my handiwork.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 25, 2023 05:30 PM (7Q4Jc)

29 Pretty sweet looking, and shooting bow.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 05:30 PM (9Dxnz)

30 We gonna hafta call you Shako Skip!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 25, 2023 05:30 PM (fUnHJ)

31 I have a RTL-SDR dongle (software defined radio) and it suddenly won't receive anything. I think my basic di-pole antenna is FUBAR. It wasn't designed for permanent outdoor use. So I used it for permanent outdoor use. I hope that's all that's wrong with it.

Cheap enough to diagnose with a new antenna if that what it takes.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 25, 2023 05:31 PM (Q4IgG)

32 Does DIY qualify as hobbying?

Posted by: No One Of Consequence at March 25, 2023 05:26 PM

Maybe. Hobbies imply that it's something you are doing for the enjoyment of it, although even hobbies that I enjoy tremendously have parts that I'd rather not do, so that's an imperfect measure. So, perhaps the question is: How much choice did you have in doing this yourself? If your choices are prominent in the causal chain, then I think you can legitimately claim it's a hobby.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at March 25, 2023 05:31 PM (iZEhM)

33 I wish the Olympics would have a bare bow event. The compounds and recurves they use have so much equipment on them you can hardly tell it's a bow. And tens on almost every shot makes it boring IMHO.

I even think compounds by themselves is cheating.😀. I have a 55lb take down recurve that I don't take to the indoor bow range enough.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:31 PM (IhbYA)

34 A mad hatter!
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 25, 2023 05:29 PM (fUnHJ)

Only if he uses Mercury- which I am guessing was some sort of weatherization.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 05:31 PM (zZu0s)

35 Prussians almost always wore a waxed cover on their shako. Russians hardly ever. The felt stiffened I don't think is waterproof.

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:32 PM (xhxe8)

36
People love personalized silver or gold jewelry.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at March 25, 2023 05:20 PM

Since I'm barely at little more then the 'looking into it' stage I can't give you any assurance it would be easy. But I've always been pretty successful at anything I try. I have this idea for a sea turtle charm that my daughter(s) would love. Two hearts in the center.

A little bit of sculpturing on a wax block. Easy. Steps 2 through 10? A bit more complicated perhaps.

But if I were you, I'd look into it too. Sometimes people make stuff look tough because they don't want the competition.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 05:33 PM (enJYY)

37 Welcome Hobbiests

Still read this as welcome Hobbitses.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 25, 2023 05:33 PM (Wnv9h)

38 As said next step is spraying with felt hardener, strip quickly off form, turn inside out and stretch over form. Had to wrap the wood hat form with plastic wrap so it doesn't stick.

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 05:35 PM (xhxe8)

39 Anyway, I got it to work yesterday, and today I'm setting the rest of the shack up.

Congrats on getting the shack done. I've got one more move to a more antenna friendly community before I can really do that. Until then it's stealth and temporary set ups.

My hobby effort for today was attempting to adjust SSB power output in a radio that has no direct way to do that. I should be able to push around 40, but I'm only getting 8. I know it will do 40, because someone had cranked up AM output for that before I got it. I turned it down. Boxcars are great on a model railroad, but bad on an o'scope.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 25, 2023 05:36 PM (Bd6X8)

40 Military cadets in the Philippines wear shakos as part of their dress uniforms

https://tinyurl.com/2fseeb9x

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 25, 2023 05:36 PM (fUnHJ)

41 Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:27 PM (x0n13)

Does it have to be all about NYC subjects to be part of the Ashcan school or can it be any city ?

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:36 PM (IhbYA)

42 Magic marker?

LOL! I wish it was that easy.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at March 25, 2023 05:38 PM (wagHN)

43 32 Does DIY qualify as hobbying?

Posted by: No One Of Consequence at March 25, 2023 05:26 PM

Maybe. Hobbies imply that it's something you are doing for the enjoyment of it, although even hobbies that I enjoy tremendously have parts that I'd rather not do, so that's an imperfect measure. So, perhaps the question is: How much choice did you have in doing this yourself? If your choices are prominent in the causal chain, then I think you can legitimately claim it's a hobby.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at March 25, 2023 05:31 PM (iZEhM)

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Oh, I could have paid someone to do it. I do like to do these things myself when I can. And theoretically, this project should have been an easy one. Just seemed to fight me every step of the way.

Posted by: No One Of Consequence at March 25, 2023 05:38 PM (uPgE/)

44 My work room has also been Inspector"s office since we got married, and we had his computer repair stuff in the library/school room (intended as a formal dining room). It dawned on us that we could get rid of the school stuff now, and move my work table into the library. Now the office seems *huge*, even with the computer repair equipment in it, and my work table only has the tools it's meant to hold. I also have all my needlework and art books where I can reach them and my WIPs (works in progress) where I can see them .

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 25, 2023 05:39 PM (nC+QA)

45 Model ship is driving me crazy. Cannot get the starboard mizzen chain plates even. Not usually a problem. I think I will make a new jig tomorrow.

Posted by: Queequeg the Harpooner at March 25, 2023 05:41 PM (9X60i)

46 Took night classes in lost wax jewelry long ago. It isn't hard to carve wax; but, it does help if you have some degree of artistic which I have, barely.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 05:41 PM (9Dxnz)

47 2,000 degree molten metal. What could go wrong?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 05:11 PM (enJYY)

I seriously considered going into jewelry making, but regained my senses and realized that "hot" and "sharp" were things a fiber artist should completely avoid.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 25, 2023 05:42 PM (nC+QA)

48 I always wondered how they made felt caps weather resistant. IIRC, during the Civil War, the Federals were buying stuff from a lot of shady private 'contractors' and that was a big failure with felt caps essentially melting once they got out i the rain.

Do they use some sort of wax or other treatment?

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 05:29 PM

Properly treated felt is very water resistant. You can't toss it in a bucket of water for a day or so and expect it to stay intact but we wore felt forage caps and kepis Civil War reenacting and they would shed quite a bit of rain I had a felt forage cap that lasted almost 7 years, and I treated that thing badly. Never a leak no matter how hard it was raining.

You could tell if someone bought a cheap repro hat from one of the discount places. They might get a season out of it before the felt started to disintegrate.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at March 25, 2023 05:44 PM (ncXxy)

49 I have a RTL-SDR dongle (software defined radio) and it suddenly won't receive anything. I think my basic di-pole antenna is FUBAR. It wasn't designed for permanent outdoor use. So I used it for permanent outdoor use. I hope that's all that's wrong with it.

Cheap enough to diagnose with a new antenna if that what it takes.

Don't rule out squirrels chewing on your antenna and/or feedline.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 25, 2023 05:45 PM (Bd6X8)

50 I am only going to post my website when I add paintings because I know it's not in anyone's saved box. 😀 stuppleart.com

I added four paintings . Two abstracts, a landscape and an other. Three of them are my first use of acrylic. I'll stick to oil except on an occasional abstract. On my realism abstract I put together six famous paintings or part of a painting.

As someone said when they showed me a photo of a potential set up date. She looks better in person.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:45 PM (IhbYA)

51 Stuppleart: moron... with bottle of valuerite... very nice!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 05:48 PM (9Dxnz)

52 Oh, I could have paid someone to do it. I do like to do these things myself when I can. And theoretically, this project should have been an easy one. Just seemed to fight me every step of the way.

Posted by: No One Of Consequence at March 25, 2023 05:38 PM

Well, there you have it. Definitely a hobby. There's lots of corner cases and shades of gray involved in that determination, so take from that what you will.

I like to say that it's not really a hobby unless someone thinks you're insane for wanting to do it, but although that's necessary it is not by itself sufficient.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at March 25, 2023 05:48 PM (iZEhM)

53 I have a RTL-SDR dongle (software defined radio) and it suddenly won't receive anything. I think my basic di-pole antenna is FUBAR. It wasn't designed for permanent outdoor use. So I used it for permanent outdoor use. I hope that's all that's wrong with it.

Cheap enough to diagnose with a new antenna if that what it takes.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 25, 2023 05:31 PM

I actually have several of those. I wanted to mention that, in my experience, going back to when I had wires strung all around my parents' house, nearly all antenna problems turned out to be feedline problems.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at March 25, 2023 05:51 PM (iZEhM)

54
Three of them are my first use of acrylic. I'll stick to oil except on an occasional abstract.
Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:45 PM

To me, the highest level of realism I ever achieved was oil over acrylic. A portrait of a woman's face who appeared to be looking through a large crack in the wall. It made me laugh when people had to look twice. It was that real.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 05:52 PM (enJYY)

55 Ok, the internet tells me that to be authentic, your hat should be made from beaver felt to be naturally water-resistant.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 25, 2023 05:53 PM (fUnHJ)

56 Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 05:52 PM (enJYY)

Acrylic is used often now by oil painters to block in the under painting. I may start doing that .

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:54 PM (IhbYA)

57 I have a RTL-SDR dongle (software defined radio) and it suddenly won't receive anything. I think my basic di-pole antenna is FUBAR. It wasn't designed for permanent outdoor use. So I used it for permanent outdoor use. I hope that's all that's wrong with it.

Cheap enough to diagnose with a new antenna if that what it takes.

Don't rule out squirrels chewing on your antenna and/or feedline.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
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Antenna wasn't really "outdoor" quality. Antenna/Coax seems good. IMO... and I've no idea, it's likely rain, freezing weather that roached it. Plus lots of rust on the contacts. Tried cleaning, but no joy.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 25, 2023 05:54 PM (Q4IgG)

58 41 Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:27 PM (x0n13)

Does it have to be all about NYC subjects to be part of the Ashcan school or can it be any city ?
Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:36 PM (IhbYA)

I think all the artists from that school were from NYC. That said, Georgia O'Keefe painted subjects in New Mexico, and Hopper did things up in Maine and Mass. so there is that. In general, some of the painters did works outside of NYC. No hard and fast rules.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:54 PM (x0n13)

59 I got my bookshelves in place in the den, so now I can put books on them.

Drilling the retention straps into the wall was... odd, though. Tapping the wall for solid spots sounded like I was tapping metal. Which makes me wonder if there are actually any studs in this wall at all, or if they used aluminum or steel studs for some insane reason.

Or maybe I'm drilling into ductwork that doesn't actually go anywhere. That would be exciting.

As far as the books are concerned, I want to organize them differently than I did before. Maybe collect all the architecture books onto the tall narrow bookcase.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 25, 2023 05:55 PM (iRBMC)

60 32 Does DIY qualify as hobbying?

Posted by: No One Of Consequence at March 25, 2023 05:26 PM

DIY is part of bodging.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:55 PM (x0n13)

61 Ok, the internet tells me that to be authentic, your hat should be made from beaver felt to be naturally water-resistant.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 25, 2023 05:53 PM (fUnHJ)

This is true. Guys are always trying to get their heads in beaver.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 25, 2023 05:58 PM (Angsy)

62 Posted by: J.J. Sefton at March 25, 2023 05:54 PM (x0n13)

Thanks. I think that's how most movements evolve if I had to guess. A loose set of rules that get looser as time passes.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:58 PM (IhbYA)

63 This is the time of season in the Houston area that sales of Cowboy hats increase. Good excuse to buy a new lid for the rodeo. That and boots.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:00 PM (IhbYA)

64 Acrylic is used often now by oil painters to block in the under painting. I may start doing that .

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:54 PM (IhbYA)

The sainted Bob Ross used to use acrylic as an underpaint, then went to using colored gesso. Has it been determined if acrylic stays or fades after time?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 25, 2023 06:00 PM (Angsy)

65 In my investigation, saw a Stetson cowboy hat that would cost you $10G

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 06:02 PM (xhxe8)

66 Nice stuff!

R/C Fast Jet Guy was pretty cool!

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at March 25, 2023 06:02 PM (R/m4+)

67 Slightly OT: On MeTV right now, a 1934 Three Stooges short has an early speaking role for . . . Lucille Ball!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 25, 2023 06:03 PM (omVj0)

68
Acrylic is used often now by oil painters to block in the under painting. I may start doing that .

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 05:54 PM

When I went to art school I was told to cover the entire canvas with color as quickly as possible. Get rid of the white. Quick and easy to do with acrylic. At that point values become both easier to discern and critical and I think oil it the better medium for that.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 06:03 PM (enJYY)

69 Has it been determined if acrylic stays or fades after time?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at March 25, 2023 06:00 PM (Angsy

I don't think it fades but it doesn't start out as brilliant as oil does ( with the same color). Actually oil will yellow and crack if you don't varnish it properly.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:05 PM (IhbYA)

70 Watching Oriental woman, she Iis a keeper

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 06:06 PM (xhxe8)

71 Re: felt hats, Akubra hats, both the Outback/Snowy River styles and their fedoras, are very tough. I have 2 Federation IV fedoras, an Indiana Jones-style, in dark gray and another in light gray. Both can be dress hats or work hats. I often wear them as rain hats.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 25, 2023 06:07 PM (omVj0)

72 Posted by: Divide by Zero at March 25, 2023 06:03 PM (enJYY)

Yeah an initial wash coat with a spirit diluted oil color is recommended but not necessary in my opinion though I do it occasionally.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:08 PM (IhbYA)

73 That must be some super slow drying epoxy the bow gal is using.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 25, 2023 06:08 PM (iRBMC)

74 Hobby/Bodging work of the day made me right tard. I primered the entire Corvair the other day, now been working on applying glazing putty to every square inch. Glazing putty has to be mixed with hardener, then applied before it sets up. At 75 degrees and low humiidity, you have about 8 minutes to get it applied, being careful to avoid ridges, etc. It's tedious, though takes some skill. Lots of sanding in my near future, then another thick coat of primer, more sanding, then the finish paint, then clearcoat, then polish. Lot of work for an old man, but fun!

Posted by: Heino Fan Club #52, Hamburg at March 25, 2023 06:08 PM (aFgj+)

75 for anyone near Brewster NY

up in an auction on April 12

a nice looking, clean Delta unisaw, 10 inch, with a nice looking fence

perfrct for the home workshop

Posted by: REDACTED at March 25, 2023 06:09 PM (us2H3)

76 Paris , TX is where they had a famous jewelry school. I assume it still exist.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:10 PM (IhbYA)

77 I often wear them as rain hats.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 25, 2023 06:07 PM (omVj0)

I use my Akubra (bought in Sydney in 1990) as a snow hat!

It is amazingly resilient. My guess is that the fur felt is very dense, so there is a fair amount of shedding of water.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2023 06:10 PM (XIJ/X)

78 sorry, got cut off,

if I was needed one, I'd look at this one

at Bidspotter

will probably go very reasonably

Posted by: REDACTED at March 25, 2023 06:10 PM (us2H3)

79

My hobbies are strangling animals, golf and masturbation.

Posted by: Harry Baggot at March 25, 2023 06:15 PM (o0XhI)

80 A great collection of Ashcan School art is at the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmingon Delaware. Mostly by John Sloan and his circle of peeps. His wife lived long after he passed and was very involved in the Wilmington Museum, so she left many works to them, hundreds, maybe.

Posted by: Happy Harry at March 25, 2023 06:17 PM (aFgj+)

81 The hobbiests seem to have taken the day off today.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:18 PM (IhbYA)

82 This part of project is done, sprayed and turned inside out, says a hour but next have to make leather top. Also gets leather strapping around bottom edge,

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 06:19 PM (xhxe8)

83 Posted by: Happy Harry at March 25, 2023 06:17 PM (aFgj+)

I think CBD long ago posted his Six OClock Winter painting on the art thread. I like paintings in shadow or at dawn or dusk.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:21 PM (IhbYA)

84 My hobbies are strangling animals, golf and masturbation.
Posted by: Harry Baggot
____________

Given the current situation... not at all unreasonable.

*However... pace yourself.*

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 25, 2023 06:21 PM (Q4IgG)

85 My hobby of home maintenance continues. On average, once a week, something fails. As often as not, parts to effect repairs are hard to come by.

This week, it was an exterior door lockset. The torque spring in the assembly fractured, and jammed up the mechanism. It's probably a $.25 spring. Nowhere, from any source is it available. So...now I have to spring for a new lockset, and have it keyed to match the existing locks.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 25, 2023 06:22 PM (+M3be)

86 84 My hobbies are strangling animals, golf and masturbation.
Posted by: Harry Baggot

all I said was "make a sentence using the words, animals, golf and hobbies"

Posted by: Hans Rolfe at March 25, 2023 06:25 PM (us2H3)

87 I have what could be called a new hobby: making appetizing meals for one person. I ordered a 4qt stew pot off Amazon today. I shall make stews and chilis.

Posted by: DB - doing the whatever at March 25, 2023 06:25 PM (geLO8)

88
I pulled the trigger and ordered a Plasma Cutter off amazon, chinese junk, of course. $250.

All these years I thought the plasma torches used a "gas" or "plasma gas" to cut. But these units just use Air. I don't understand how the cutting is done. Magic?

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:25 PM (CYaiq)

89 Jeepers Skip !

Posted by: JT at March 25, 2023 06:25 PM (T4tVD)

90 87 I have what could be called a new hobby: making appetizing meals for one person. I ordered a 4qt stew pot off Amazon today. I shall make stews and chilis.
Posted by: DB - doing the whatever at March 25, 2023 06:25 PM (geLO

I have been really happy with the crock pot my Mom got me for Christmas or my Birthday several years ago. Seems to work well and is pretty damn easy to clean. Also came with this little mini pot/dip warmer thing.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:27 PM (zZu0s)

91 I think CBD long ago posted his Six OClock Winter painting on the art thread. I like paintings in shadow or at dawn or dusk.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:21 PM (IhbYA)

I sure did! About a year ago. I like Sloan, and just saw a few at The Whitney Museum. I was there for their Hopper exhibit, which was spectacular.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2023 06:28 PM (XIJ/X)

92 Posted by: Harry Baggot

Do you masturbate while playing golf? It must be a bit awkward if you're with a group.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2023 06:28 PM (FUVRY)

93
Did I mention I struck a stupid deer on the highway a few months ago? That's the second time in 30 years. Ordered a new Lexus fender and painted it myself. Came out good.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:28 PM (CYaiq)

94 So...now I have to spring for a new lockset, and have it keyed to match the existing locks.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 25, 2023 06:22 PM (+M3be)

Why get it re-keyed?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2023 06:29 PM (XIJ/X)

95 Also want to make a ammunition box for years. Maybe this will get me moving on that.
As said leather visor is still my only problem, can steam it to bend tabs or soak?

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 06:29 PM (xhxe8)

96 I think CBD long ago posted his Six OClock Winter painting on the art thread. I like paintings in shadow or at dawn or dusk.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:21 PM (IhbYA)

I like moonlight paintings if the painter is half decent. John Atkinson Grimshaw is the only example I can think of off the top of my head.

There was a moonlight painting of Christ in the Garden by... Dammit. Da Vinci?

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:30 PM (zZu0s)

97 I tend to collect books just because they are old or because the title looks interesting and implies that they might have good information for the Burning Times.

Frequently, I don't read them after adding them to my collection.

I happened to pick up once a book called "Sex in the Garden", which I thought was just about garden design.

It turns out that it has some (quite gorgeous) illustrations and diagrams of the parts of plants, innards an all, as well as ~instructions for propagating them~.

Which I could really have used when I was making my best guesses on how to take and root cuttings of things.

Silly me, searching the internet instead of my own bookshelves.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 25, 2023 06:30 PM (iRBMC)

98 Do you masturbate while playing golf? It must be a bit awkward if you're with a group.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2023 06:28 PM (FUVRY)

I guess it depends on the golf group, Fen. Different strokes for different folks, after all.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:31 PM (zZu0s)

99 A comment on videos of model railroads. I often notice the quick drop-off in focus (shallow depth-of-field), leaving the background blurred, unlike videos of real trains. If you would like the model videos to be more like real life, you could video under brighter lights and smaller aperture (larger f-stop).

I do not mean to take anything away from the outstanding work done to create these fantastic model train displays.

Posted by: JM in Florida, now Illinois at March 25, 2023 06:32 PM (dtHqC)

100 All these years I thought the plasma torches used a "gas" or "plasma gas" to cut. But these units just use Air. I don't understand how the cutting is done. Magic?

It creates a spark and creates a small plasma arc which melts the metal very locally, and the air jet pushes the molten metal out of the cut.

Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll at March 25, 2023 06:32 PM (BjGT6)

101
I have what could be called a new hobby: making appetizing meals for one person. I ordered a 4qt stew pot off Amazon today. I shall make stews and chilis.
Posted by: DB

I make Spaghetti & Meatballs in my Instant Pot all the time. Takes 10 minutes, total, with one pot to clean up!

Dump In: frozen Costco Meatballs, a couple of frozen broccoli florets, Spaghetti, and then pour some Tomato Sauce on top of it all. Comes out perfect.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:32 PM (CYaiq)

102 Thanks to all who shared for this thread.

Posted by: JT at March 25, 2023 06:34 PM (T4tVD)

103 So...now I have to spring for a new lockset, and have it keyed to match the existing locks.

Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Some hardware stores can rekey for you, possibly free if you purchase lockset there. Our HomeDespot does this.

Posted by: JQ at March 25, 2023 06:34 PM (o0Fxd)

104 Get a small roast, brown a bit then put in crock with potatoes and vegetables

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 06:34 PM (xhxe8)

105
Yeah, it's the "plasma arc" bit I still can't fully grasp.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:34 PM (CYaiq)

106 Dump In: frozen Costco Meatballs, a couple of frozen broccoli florets, Spaghetti, and then pour some Tomato Sauce on top of it all. Comes out perfect.
Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:32 PM (CYaiq)

Oh, before I went on the Keto again, I had just found Rao's Spicy marinara (someone suggested here on the AOSHQ.) It was pretty darn tasty. I tried mixing it with some alfredo and it came out even tastier.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:34 PM (zZu0s)

107 I don't understand how the cutting is done. Magic?
Posted by: Soothsayer

Arc of electricity through gas (from air compressor in my case) creates 4th state of matter: plasma. Plasma cuts because it's damn hot.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 06:35 PM (9Dxnz)

108
Anybody try to make their own Chinese Spare Ribs that I've been raving about? Just do it.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:35 PM (CYaiq)

109 JT, is it you who usually talks about your drawing?

Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll at March 25, 2023 06:36 PM (BjGT6)

110 Why get it re-keyed?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Now that is funny.
When we moved into this house we were given keyrings of keys. 3 sets of keys for every door because no one let home depot or lowes rekey when they bought the new set, both places rekey for free when you buy the same brand lockset.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 06:37 PM (9Dxnz)

111 (peeks in)

The Chinese girl is really cute.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 25, 2023 06:38 PM (g/54t)

112 well, to be clear, the thing I ordered is just a plain 4qt stainless steel stew pot. Not a slow cooker. I had one years ago, but it got lost to the mists of time.

also this means I don't have to break my spaghetti in half anymore to get it in the pot

Posted by: DB - doing the whatever at March 25, 2023 06:38 PM (geLO8)

113 Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:30 PM (zZu0s)

I don't know if you like him but Caspar David Friedrich is famous for his moonlight landscapes.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:39 PM (IhbYA)

114 "Did I mention I struck a stupid deer on the highway a few months ago? That's the second time in 30 years. Ordered a new Lexus fender and painted it myself. Came out good."
Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter

Body shop estimate, 5-10 grand, it's always 5-10 grand.

Posted by: lowandslow at March 25, 2023 06:40 PM (76Foq)

115
Whoa! Check out this pristine beauty:

a 1965 Pontiac Bonneville station wagon

https://youtu.be/CDJ8ukPla-8?t=46

Amazing!

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:40 PM (CYaiq)

116 JT, is it you who usually talks about your drawing?
Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll a

Nope ! I can't draw worth a dang .

Posted by: JT at March 25, 2023 06:40 PM (T4tVD)

117 I guess it depends on the golf group, Fen. Different strokes for different folks, after all.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

That was funny.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2023 06:41 PM (FUVRY)

118 J.J. must be the only one into trains.

Posted by: lowandslow at March 25, 2023 06:41 PM (76Foq)

119
Body shop estimate, 5-10 grand, it's always 5-10 grand.
Posted by: lowandslow

That's funny. When I bought my first house, someone said just wait'll to you need to fix something. $5000. It's always five-thousand, he said.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:42 PM (CYaiq)

120 Who is it that recently got back into drawing? He's usually here talking about his progress and what's he's been doing? I get commenters mixed up. I do better with names that have faces.

Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll at March 25, 2023 06:43 PM (BjGT6)

121 JT, is it you who usually talks about your drawing?
Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll at March 25, 2023 06:36 PM (BjGT6)

It's JTB

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:44 PM (IhbYA)

122 That was funny.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2023 06:41 PM (FUVRY)

Double play on the pun. My parents will be so proud.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:45 PM (zZu0s)

123 With all those Indian pics, it's a shame he never painted Jacob Chansley. "Southwestern Themes" - well at least he didn't try to turn everything into a vagina like O'Keefe.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 25, 2023 06:45 PM (svpwD)

124 I don't know if you like him but Caspar David Friedrich is famous for his moonlight landscapes.
Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:39 PM (IhbYA)

Friedrich is great as well.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:46 PM (zZu0s)

125 Whoa! Check out this pristine beauty:

a 1965 Pontiac Bonneville station wagon

https://youtu.be/CDJ8ukPla-8?t=46

Amazing!
Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:40 PM (CYaiq)

My 10th grade car was a 1967 Ford Fairlane SW.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:46 PM (IhbYA)

126 JT, JTB, ugh. Well, I was close. Is he on tonight?

Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll at March 25, 2023 06:47 PM (BjGT6)

127 Wonder if Orental women can make a Sammie

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 06:47 PM (xhxe8)

128
My 10th grade car was a 1967 Ford Fairlane SW.
Posted by: polynikes

Sorry. The kids must've roasted you.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:48 PM (CYaiq)

129 That puppeteer video is fascinating and perceptive on many levels. The mechanical aspects are completely beyond me. But the philosophy of the value of hand work and the effect even simple silhouettes on the viewers emotions and enjoyment is perfect.

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 06:48 PM (7EjX1)

130 Sorry. The kids must've roasted you.
Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:48 PM (CYaiq)

I was unroastable.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:49 PM (IhbYA)

131 126 ... Yep. JTB has arrived. Tada!! (At least until our damn internet connection goes down again.)

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 06:50 PM (7EjX1)

132 Model plane guy is nuts, wonder if rockets 🚀 could be fired from it?

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 06:51 PM (xhxe8)

133 Hoffman is the classic one and it is okish.

There are some interesting paintings out there. This one looks like Christ passed out in the Garden:

https://is.gd/RfACMk

I like the idea... except Christ is a bit too lifeless.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:53 PM (zZu0s)

134 Steve Douglas got a new Pontiac Station wagon every year for the last 6 years of My Three Sons, usually a Catalina. The first 4 years the show used Chevies, so the Pontiac was an upgrade.

On Father Knows Best, however, Jim Anderson drove Mercuries for the early years of the show, then regressed to Fords.

Posted by: Auto Hijinks at March 25, 2023 06:53 PM (aFgj+)

135
Darren Stevens had a couple of swell cars, too.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:54 PM (CYaiq)

136 This has not been a week for progress in any hobbies. But I'm still playing with the water soluble graphite pencils. It's fun and interesting but thank goodness no one else sees the smeary results.

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 06:55 PM (7EjX1)

137
And Major Nelson had a convertible something, too.

Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:55 PM (CYaiq)

138 Ward Cleaver drove a Ford for the first three years of the show. then nothing but Chrysler products. Uncle Billy rolled an Imperial. He was the brash type.

Posted by: Auto Hijinks at March 25, 2023 06:58 PM (aFgj+)

139 1967 GTO ragtop.

I win.

Posted by: Major Anthony Nelson at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (XIJ/X)

140 I always wondered how they made felt caps weather resistant. IIRC, during the Civil War, the Federals were buying stuff from a lot of shady private 'contractors' and that was a big failure with felt caps essentially melting once they got out i the rain.

Do they use some sort of wax or other treatment?
Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 05:29 PM (zZu0s)

Felt beads up water naturally, and its thick so it takes a long time to work through. I used a CW repro Slouch hat in Chicago Winters for some years and it stood up like a champ. Still have it on a hatstand.

Posted by: Oldcat at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (eoQWY)

141 Love that wagon, Soothsayer! Although my favorite of the Era is the Oldsmobile, a sister ship to the Pontiac pictured. Many many moons ago two brothers (good friends of mine) had inherited '66 Olds wagon, we all named it The Rocket Sled because it had a Rocket 88 455 in it. Oh that engine was awesome! It also had that litte crossroof widow halfway back where you could look up ans see the sky from the backseat.

When we were really bored, wd take it down this road with some big humps in it and practice getting all 4 wheels off the ground. They'd get me to drive because they were kinda scared to do it, but at the time I thought I was Bullitt.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (svpwD)

142 Eugene Delacroix's is pretty good:

https://is.gd/TtwFDC

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (zZu0s)

143 Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 06:53 PM (zZu0s)

I like Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhone and Night at the Cafe. His most famous the simply Starry Night is not one of my favorite Van Goghs . (he's my favorite painter)

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (IhbYA)

144 "Wonder if Orental women can make a Sammie"

Sure, if you like them compressed tortilla-flat and heated.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at March 25, 2023 07:00 PM (iRBMC)

145 So...now I have to spring for a new lockset, and have it keyed to match the existing locks.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 25, 2023 06:22 PM (+M3be)

Why get it re-keyed?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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Some hardware stores can rekey for you, possibly free if you purchase lockset there. Our HomeDespot does this.
Posted by: JQ
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Rekeyed to match the other [stops and counts], to match the other 3 doors, and keys held by neighbors and relatives.

And, yes, local Ace will gratis rekey to match existing key. They do not, however, put up shelves.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 25, 2023 07:01 PM (rx603)

146 My train has left the station and I depart into the tunnel of oblivion with no light to be found at the end.
Let my parting words remind you of me....

"TOOT! TOOT!"

Posted by: Malcolm Furlow at March 25, 2023 07:01 PM (roH4R)

147 JTB, I just wanted to tell that you have inspired me to draw, something I haven't done since junior high school. I am finding it so relaxing, and even though I am not good at all, I am seeing some progress and enjoying the time spent.
Every week you would post about how much you were enjoying the drawing, how it makes you look at things differently, how it's nice to see your progress, etc, and you made it sound like fun.
So thank you for posting.

Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll at March 25, 2023 07:01 PM (BjGT6)

148 Lot of work for an old man, but fun!

Looking forward to seeing the results.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 25, 2023 07:01 PM (Bd6X8)

149 1967 GTO ragtop.

I win.
Posted by: Major Anthony Nelson at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (XIJ/X)

I did have a 1973 Cutlass Salon with a 455 Rocket when I was in the 11th and 12th grade. By all rights I should be dead.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 07:01 PM (IhbYA)

150 Some hardware stores can rekey for you, possibly free if you purchase lockset there. Our HomeDespot does this.

If you have the patience you can do it yourself on most locks. The trick is not to lose the little springs.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 25, 2023 07:03 PM (Bd6X8)

151 I am starting on a commission painting of the Guadalajara Cathedral. Another vacation photo from a friend of a friend.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 07:06 PM (IhbYA)

152 I like Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhone and Night at the Cafe. His most famous the simply Starry Night is not one of my favorite Van Goghs . (he's my favorite painter)

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (IhbYA)

Have to agree on the Starry Night over the Rhone. Saw it in person. Dazzling.

Posted by: Javems at March 25, 2023 07:07 PM (AmoqO)

153 I like Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhone and Night at the Cafe. His most famous the simply Starry Night is not one of my favorite Van Goghs . (he's my favorite painter)
Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 06:59 PM (IhbYA)

Grimshaw has a bunch that are wonderful. I tend to like the ones over water, but he has some very good other scenes by moonlight as well. Check out wikiart.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:07 PM (zZu0s)

154 If you have the patience you can do it yourself on most locks. The trick is not to lose the little springs.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
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She'll take a tumbler on you
Roll you like you were dice

Posted by: Bette Kwikset at March 25, 2023 07:08 PM (g59Yt)

155 weird, JJ, how that snow all dumped south of us ... I was amazed when some Amish guy told me about it this morning!

Starry Night is the best! Maybe favorite painting ever!

at that traveling Van Gogh show maybe 10 years ago I got to stand in front of it for maybe a half hour; close-up, far back, either side, just soaking in it, until I noticed the guards staring to gimme the side-eye ... so I Moved Along ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - we are being gaslighted 24/365 at March 25, 2023 07:09 PM (QNv15)

156 I always enjoyed reading Malcolm Furlow's features in his modeling heyday. A bit busy for my tastes, but he got shit done. 40 years and multiple moves later, all my stuff is in boxes and boss lady wants to to ditch it.

Posted by: ChupaMe at March 25, 2023 07:10 PM (GbqBu)

157 at that traveling Van Gogh show maybe 10 years ago I got to stand in front of it for maybe a half hour; close-up, far back, either side, just soaking in it, until I noticed the guards staring to gimme the side-eye ... so I Moved Along ...
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - we are being gaslighted 24/365 at March 25, 2023 07:09 PM (QNv15)

Yeah, guards in art museums are protective- which makes sense. I have several next to this or that piece in the Vatican museum. Including one who posed right next to a tapestry I took a photo of and even smiled.

Better than the asshole tourist who saw me taking a photo of this intricate gold model of a church and made sure to just stay laid out over the glass case. Asshat.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:13 PM (zZu0s)

158 I can't take anything small apart and not lose 1 part

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 07:13 PM (xhxe8)

159 147 ... TecumsehTea,

I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying drawing. The closest I ever came in my life was playing hangman in grade school. Sixty-plus years later I decided to attempt it. As you said, it is very relaxing, even therapeutic for me, and learning enhances appreciation of the world around us. I've seen paintings by polynikes (check out his site), CBD and JJ. They have talent. I hope it continues to enrich you.

BTW, as I learn to see more because I'm paying attention, my appreciation of poetry has increased as I can better envision the imagery.

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 07:15 PM (7EjX1)

160 1965 Mustang. Nice ride while I had it.

Posted by: JM in Florida, now Illinois at March 25, 2023 07:16 PM (yLojY)

161 I've recommended it before but if you're a fan of Van Gogh pull up the 4K virtual tour of the Van Gogh museum. Pretty awesome.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 07:17 PM (IhbYA)

162 best reclaimed lumber project ever: one day at work I just needed a goodish wooden mallet; I had a busted pallet on the dock whose 4x4's were of some tropical hardwood n.o.s.; bandsawed off about 10" of it, drilled a 1" hole in the center, 5-minute-epoxied in an 18" piece of old broomhandle ... voila! a kickass mallet!

that thing lasted about 15 years in daily lab use; the twin that I made a few weeks later is still in service at Chateau D'Eez 25+ years on and still going strong.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - we are being gaslighted 24/365 at March 25, 2023 07:19 PM (QNv15)

163 "I like Van Gogh's Starry Night over the Rhone"

Whoa! I hadn't seen that before, just endless copies of Starry Night. That must be spectacular to see in person. You can feel the moisture in the air as the light reflects off the water.

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 07:19 PM (7EjX1)

164 The Chinese lady building that bow was shooting in a Japanese or maybe Asian style. I think the "power" arm is to the bow, because you are pushing the bow belly away from you, where in European bows, you are holding the bow in your left hand and the "power" arm is pulling the string to your chest or your ear, depending on the bow type.

As a side note, I have heard of people using hoses pressurized up with air to make a form of press, that is the first time I have seen it used

Posted by: Kindltot at March 25, 2023 07:20 PM (xhaym)

165 I put my carbine back together with new trigger assembly and had a 5mm rolling pin left over.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at March 25, 2023 07:20 PM (XOJK1)

166 If you have the patience you can do it yourself on most locks. The trick is not to lose the little springs.
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I have the tools and supplies for this. Heh.

Posted by: JQ at March 25, 2023 07:22 PM (o0Fxd)

167 I'll join the car mentions. My first car was a 1961 Mercury Comet and I wish I still had it. It weighed a ton for such a small sedan but it was easy to maintain and had great bench seats. (Yes, it was high school and bench seats were an asset.)

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 07:24 PM (7EjX1)

168 Kick myself often for not keeping my first car

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 07:28 PM (xhxe8)

169 1972 Mustang

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 07:28 PM (xhxe8)

170 The Guadalajara Cathedral is beautiful, I was able to visit there a while back. Construction began in 1525, iirc - its easy to forget how early the Spaniards got there.

The most incredible art in Guadalajara are the Orozco murals in Hospicio Cabanas; impossible to describe how awe inspiring they are in person, especially the "Man on Fire" (or Of Fire) at the center of it all, a giant who dwarfs the puny humans below staring up at him.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 25, 2023 07:28 PM (svpwD)

171 Posted by: Tom Servo at March 25, 2023 07:28 PM (svpw

I've completed the sketch and will lay the paint down shortly. I have to be in the mood. 😀

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 07:30 PM (IhbYA)

172 maybe not, maybe she was just a lefty. I don't know, I haven't done archery for so long. I may buy some cheap bow and practice.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 25, 2023 07:31 PM (xhaym)

173 Kick myself often for not keeping my first car

My first car was hauled away on a wrecker. 1972 Opel 1900 Automatic that was supposed to have a black vinyl top, but just had black primer instead. Cost $50 to get it and $20 get rid of it.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at March 25, 2023 07:31 PM (Bd6X8)

174 1952 BRG MG-TD, bought when I was 15 (before I could get even a learning permit with money earned doing a paper route), definitely wish I still had that one!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 07:34 PM (9Dxnz)

175 '84 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. Black, horrible paint when I got it. Leaked oil pretty badly (about a quart a week of actual driving every day.) Red interior w/ bench seats. 4cyl. Automatic with the gear shifter on the tree. Tape deck (which would destroy any tape put in it.) Pretty roomy.

$400 in '92(?) I loved it because it was my first. When my parents got my sister newer to us cars (company cars from Dad's work they got a deal on) the Olds went to Mom, who eventually ran the oil dry.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:35 PM (zZu0s)

176 maybe not, maybe she was just a lefty. I don't know, I haven't done archery for so long. I may buy some cheap bow and practice.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 25, 2023 07:31 PM (xh

The archery store and range is two doors down from my gun range.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 07:35 PM (IhbYA)

177 64 The Chinese lady building that bow was shooting in a Japanese or maybe Asian style. I think the "power" arm is to the bow, because you are pushing the bow belly away from you, where in European bows, you are holding the bow in your left hand and the "power" arm is pulling the string to your chest or your ear, depending on the bow type.

//

I noticed that, too. Would seem to have more power her way -- pushing instead of pulling.

Posted by: JM in Florida, now Illinois at March 25, 2023 07:35 PM (eJAK0)

178 174 1952 BRG MG-TD, bought when I was 15 (before I could get even a learning permit with money earned doing a paper route), definitely wish I still had that one!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 07:34 PM (9Dxnz)

*fistbump* for the British Racing Green.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:36 PM (zZu0s)

179 Parents had a '65 Tempest, same color as the Bonneville station wagon mentioned earlier. Great car, they drove the heck out of it and later gave it to a cousin for HS graduation.

Had a '68 Bonneville, like this one only white leather interior:

youtu.be/eeAm9AxNnxU

Posted by: JQ at March 25, 2023 07:37 PM (o0Fxd)

180 *fistbump* for the British Racing Green.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

The best color for a British car for sure!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 07:37 PM (9Dxnz)

181 Had a '68 Bonneville, like this one only white leather interior:

youtu.be/eeAm9AxNnxU
Posted by: JQ at March 25, 2023 07:37 PM (o0Fxd)

White interiors seem to have gone the way of the dodo. My parents had a red buick with a white vinyl interior.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:38 PM (zZu0s)

182 The best color for a British car for sure!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 07:37 PM (9Dxnz)

Or a Miata. A car in the british style that you have to spend less time working on and can spend more time driving.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:39 PM (zZu0s)

183 spend less time working on and can spend more time driving.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

The mg was a money sink; but, it sure was fun!
(And it worked in HS on dates too!)

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 07:41 PM (9Dxnz)

184 Never drove a roadster, even a modern one like a Miata. Would love to try one for a week. I have had nothing but trucks since 1997

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 07:42 PM (xhxe8)

185 '62 Buick Special. Convertible. White w/red interior.

Dad sold it for $100 in the late 70s. Nothing wrong with the car...

*bursts into tears*

Posted by: JQ at March 25, 2023 07:43 PM (o0Fxd)

186 Kick myself often for not keeping my first car

Me too. Same goes for a couple of guitars I parted with that would be worth a small fortune now.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 25, 2023 07:43 PM (Xrfse)

187 160 1965 Mustang. Nice ride while I had it.

Oh, and I squeezed my 8-track player into the hinged compartment on the center console. Hidden from eyes of thieves

Posted by: JM in Florida, now Illinois at March 25, 2023 07:43 PM (uOGSL)

188 As I try to get regain some strength after several years of relative sloth, I thought archery would be a good way to improve. I have a 30 pound recurve bow and some arrows. Might be time to get them out as the weather warms. The days of lifting weights much over 50 or 60 pounds are over. My joints don't appreciate barbells any more. And it should improve my offhand target shooting.

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 07:45 PM (7EjX1)

189 J.J., great mix of hobbies today.

Posted by: JM in Fla/Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at March 25, 2023 07:46 PM (hjAw/)

190 Posted by: TecumsehTea-not a resident troll at March 25, 2023 07:01 PM (BjGT6)

JTB has also helped me find the "oomph" to start drawing again after not doing anything but "Zentangle" patterning for quite a while. His thoughtful takes on the daily art, and quiet enjoyment of stretching a skill, was really encouraging. I'm just doing a sketch journal right now, but I'm trying to improve my observation skills to show things around the house.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 25, 2023 07:46 PM (nC+QA)

191 184 Never drove a roadster, even a modern one like a Miata. Would love to try one for a week. I have had nothing but trucks since 1997
Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 07:42 PM (xhxe

https://tinyurl.com/3esm8axb

The new body Miata's are not too bad. I like the front end a lot better than the old ones (still not perfect but better.) I like the rear half of the NBs better, but what can you do? I think they can also come with a retractable hardtop, which would be awesome.

I am tempted, but after being back in a V-8 for the first time in forever, it is hard to give up the power or the engine note.

Still, absolutely nothing better than driving down a twisty wooded lane in one of these with the top down. Always wanted to take it out west (say 10 between Ft Worth and El Paso) and put the top down at night on a clear evening. Would have been amazing.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:47 PM (zZu0s)

192 Three on the tree, you whippersnappers.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 25, 2023 07:49 PM (GDTIC)

193 1952 2 door hard top chevy. Super powerfull 235 6 with a power glide trans. A real drag machine.

Posted by: Ronster at March 25, 2023 07:49 PM (G4JvU)

194 Not to mention, Miatas are completely and totally impractical and can be uncomfortable on really long road trips. Longest one I took in it was from here to around Baton Rouge and a full day of driving will leave you pretty stiff.

It is weird when you are marveling at the amount of trunk space in a Mustang GT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:49 PM (zZu0s)

195 Have to agree on the Starry Night over the Rhone. Saw it in person. Dazzling.

Posted by: Javems at March 25, 2023 07:07 PM (AmoqO)

Looking at the painting on Wiki made me wonder if Van Gogh had an astigmatism. I see a big halo around lights like he often shows.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 25, 2023 07:50 PM (nC+QA)

196 Anyone watching trump? Audio just went out on newsmax

Posted by: WTP at March 25, 2023 07:51 PM (pQaMn)

197 Back now

Posted by: WTP at March 25, 2023 07:52 PM (pQaMn)

198 190 ... OMG, I'm blushing. I'm always surprised when people notice my comments on CBD's art thread. And to think I might have helped others enjoy drawing is a huge surprise.

Posted by: JTB at March 25, 2023 07:53 PM (7EjX1)

199 196 I hit refresh and it came back on.

Posted by: Infidel at March 25, 2023 07:53 PM (DnRmW)

200 >>'62 Buick Special. Convertible. White w/red interior.

>>Dad sold it for $100 in the late 70s. Nothing wrong with the car...

>>*bursts into tears*

My dad traded his 1965 Mustang for a Ford Country Squire station wagon.

You don't know the meaning of pain.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 25, 2023 07:54 PM (ZLI7S)

201 196 Anyone watching trump? Audio just went out on newsmax
Posted by: WTP at March 25, 2023 07:51 PM (pQaMn)

yeah, went on newsmax but not on right side

*arched brow side eye *

Posted by: REDACTED at March 25, 2023 07:55 PM (us2H3)

202 First car was a '47 Chevrolet Aerosedan with a non running 6 cyl. My dad sold it to me with the caveat I make it run. Had a bad piston, it took me all summer to repair, being a total neophyte on auto repair, but it kindled a lifelong infatuation with cars.

Posted by: irongrampa at March 25, 2023 07:57 PM (KATBx)

203 My dad traded his 1965 Mustang for a Ford Country Squire station wagon.

Oooof.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 25, 2023 07:57 PM (Xrfse)

204 191 In the early 70s, I had a Toyota HiLux (wonderful little truck), One of my fellow Marines and his new wife were going to PA for a week, and bringing back a little furniture from Mom and Dad. I let him use the truck, and he turned over his Triumph Spitfire. What a fun little car that was except for having to fix little pain in the ass things that would crop up. Driving around DC on a warm summer night with the top down, just sightseeing. My new wife, born and raised in the area saw sights she had never seen before.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 25, 2023 07:58 PM (lz5hY)

205 I once owned a 1972 MB 280 SL, a 1966 Alfa boattail and a 1979 Scout

you could buy a nice Grady White with those three

Posted by: REDACTED at March 25, 2023 07:59 PM (us2H3)

206 JTB, shouldn't come as a surprise. Your passion and dedication are indeed inspiring.

Posted by: Ben Had at March 25, 2023 07:59 PM (GDTIC)

207 202 First car was a '47 Chevrolet Aerosedan with a non running 6 cyl. My dad sold it to me with the caveat I make it run. Had a bad piston, it took me all summer to repair, being a total neophyte on auto repair, but it kindled a lifelong infatuation with cars.
Posted by: irongrampa at March 25, 2023 07:57 PM (KATBx)

That is not a bad looking car, IGP.

https://is.gd/e3ShC0

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at March 25, 2023 07:59 PM (zZu0s)

208 last house, I was lucky to just walk into a home despot and found 4 Schlage locksets keyed alike, lol!
read it, envy me!
(Mayakovsky reference, lol!)

don't get me started about Mayakovsky ... or Rodchenko ...
of all of the many millions screwed by Soviet Communism, none were more so than all of the artists who supported it, thinking they would be free ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - we are being gaslighted 24/365 at March 25, 2023 08:00 PM (QNv15)

209 I noticed that, too. Would seem to have more power her way -- pushing instead of pulling.

Posted by: JM in Florida, now Illinois at March 25, 2023 07:35 PM (eJAK0

I always assumed the push-the-bow method was developed because it worked for short people pulling a longbow. The nock isn't in the middle like a Western bow, but only about a third of the way up. I figured the bottom edge of the bow would possibly snag the ground if the nock was in the middle.

I took archery when my oldest two kids did, but had an unusual physical difficulty. Besides being left eye and hand dominant (although right handed, I know it's odd) my cheek gets in the way of drawing. Especially if I smile while doing so.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 25, 2023 08:00 PM (nC+QA)

210 WE HAVE A MOVIE MARQUEE

Posted by: Skip at March 25, 2023 08:00 PM (xhxe8)

211 You don't know the meaning of pain.
Posted by: JackStraw

Yes I do. My sister's 1964 1/2 mustang, 289, 4barrel, 4 speed (with the factory real wood interior) was slammed from behind while parked and pushed 75'.
I drove that when I wasn't driving the MG or her husband's GTO.
It was painful to lose the mustang!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 08:01 PM (9Dxnz)

212 >>My dad traded his 1965 Mustang for a Ford Country Squire station wagon.

>Oooof.

Me, many years later.

Dad, do you realize how much money you tossed away on that car?

Dad: Yea dumbass. Started the day you were born.

Posted by: JackStraw at March 25, 2023 08:02 PM (ZLI7S)

213 My dad traded his 1965 Mustang for a Ford Country Squire station wagon.

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I'm a huge wagon fan, so depending on the year I'd be completely fine with it.

(dreams of just about any 50s to early 60s model with a wooden canoe on the roof rack)

Posted by: Daddy, why do muffin pans have 12 spaces instead of five? at March 25, 2023 08:02 PM (O69GV)

214 Posted by: irongrampa at March 25, 2023 07:57 PM (KATBx)

That is not a bad looking car, IGP.

https://is.gd/e3ShC0
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Yup a beauty.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 08:03 PM (9Dxnz)

215 Besides being left eye and hand dominant (although right handed, I know it's odd) my cheek gets in the way of drawing. Especially if I smile while doing so.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 25, 2023 08:00 PM (nC+QA)

Me too. I compensate by titling my bow to the right.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 08:03 PM (IhbYA)

216 bill in ark, know just whatcha mean, first car I owned that actually ran when purchased was a TR4A ... had so much fun!
gas was 50-ish cents/gallon in those times, in the inner inner city.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - we are being gaslighted 24/365 at March 25, 2023 08:04 PM (QNv15)

217 I hope there's a movie thread cuz I talked to the ex, who is in the biz, and she gave me some juicy gossip

fact based of course

Posted by: REDACTED at March 25, 2023 08:05 PM (us2H3)

218 I hope there's a movie thread cuz I talked to the ex, who is in the biz, and she gave me some juicy gossip

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Well get to it

Posted by: Daddy, why do muffin pans have 12 spaces instead of five? at March 25, 2023 08:07 PM (O69GV)

219 216 bill in ark, know just whatcha mean, first car I owned that actually ran when purchased was a TR4A ... had so much fun!
gas was 50-ish cents/gallon in those times, in the inner inner city.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez - we are being gaslighted 24/365 at March 25, 2023 08:04 PM (QNv15)

I think the only 60's rag top i didn't own was an MG midget

couldn't get in the fucker

Posted by: REDACTED at March 25, 2023 08:07 PM (us2H3)

220 Me too. I compensate by titling my bow to the right.

Posted by: polynikes at March 25, 2023 08:03 PM (IhbYA)

I guess that would be the left for me since I pull left-handed. I have to admit I gave up at that point. Figured my body was telling me it was going to refuse to cooperate at any point.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at March 25, 2023 08:09 PM (nC+QA)

221 Well get to it
Posted by: Daddy, why do muffin pans have 12 spaces instead of five? at March 25, 2023 08:07 PM (O69GV)

teaser, Baldwin shooting

Posted by: REDACTED at March 25, 2023 08:09 PM (us2H3)

222 teaser, Baldwin shooting

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hahaha, no, really, the movie thread is up. Nooded at #210

Posted by: Daddy, why do muffin pans have 12 spaces instead of five? at March 25, 2023 08:10 PM (O69GV)

223 216 Heh. Another fun car was my BiL's (also a fellow Marine) little 850 Fiat Spyder roadster. Until a gang of us were leaving the Andrews AFB casual bar, a bit tuned up, and he decides to be Joe Cool and jump over the door into the seat. Now, Fiat 850s, like most of them, had rust issues, and with him landing in the drivers seat it went right through the floor. Oops.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 25, 2023 08:10 PM (lz5hY)

224 Fiat 850s, like most of them, had rust issues, and with him landing in the drivers seat it went right through the floor. Oops.
Posted by: bill in arkansas

I'll bet he took a bit of ribbing!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at March 25, 2023 08:12 PM (9Dxnz)

225 224 Yep. 5 guys standing around, "hey, that's a Flintstone car. Yabba dabba do!" . We got the thing down to the hangar the next day and a few of us and a case of beer fixed it better than new. LaMachina MILSPEC!.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at March 25, 2023 08:17 PM (lz5hY)

226 I had a 67 Mustang my sister had, 200 ci straight six, engine was shot. I think I gave her $100 back in the early 80's. Swapped the engine out with a junkyard buy, I think it took me a Saturday. Drove it a couple years and needed to sell for money for a pick-up truck. I was surprised my Dad wanted it, I think he gave me $750. He kept it until shortly before he died.

Posted by: lowandslow at March 25, 2023 08:20 PM (76Foq)

227 But my first car was 1974 Plymouth Fury. That was a boat.

Posted by: lowandslow at March 25, 2023 08:22 PM (76Foq)

228 Ok, the internet tells me that to be authentic, your hat should be made from beaver felt to be naturally water-resistant.
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at March 25, 2023 05:53 PM (fUnHJ)

You almost never see a sunk beaver.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 25, 2023 09:49 PM (tkR6S)

229 All these years I thought the plasma torches used a "gas" or "plasma gas" to cut. But these units just use Air. I don't understand how the cutting is done. Magic?
Posted by: Soothsayer, the HQ's Most Respected Commenter at March 25, 2023 06:25 PM (CYaiq)

Not really. Plasma is any ionized gas. Air is a gas. Pass air through an electric arc, and it becomes plasma. Lightning is plasma.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 25, 2023 09:53 PM (tkR6S)

230 Do you masturbate while playing golf? It must be a bit awkward if you're with a group.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2023 06:28 PM (FUVRY)

It's a good way to get dinged with extra strokes.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 25, 2023 09:54 PM (tkR6S)

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