Weekend Hobby, Crafts and Bodging Thread

Greetings gang. Time once again to head for the basement, garage, shop, studio or wherever it is you can lose yourself for a few hours, get creative and have some fun.

Note: This is NOT an open thread so please refrain from any comments other than germane to the subject.

What's everyone working on, planning or dreaming about?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at 04:20 PM

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1 He is trying to do that?

Posted by: Jamaica at February 24, 2024 04:22 PM (IG7T0)

2 Everybody hobbyin and bodgin

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 04:25 PM (J4YJJ)

3 I picked up a bunch of trash near our entrance road. Someone in the neighborhood drinks Capt. Morgan and tosses the empties in the trees.

My back hurts but no litter on the drive up to our street. So I got thaqt going for me.

Posted by: DOYLE at February 24, 2024 04:32 PM (Z8Yh2)

4 May have to break out the spiles and buckets plus open the fire pit if this coming week pans out. The temps are prime for sap flow, you can get a decent start on product early on before the sap sours off and slows down. Need someone to provide some motivation here. The older I get the harder it is to get cranked up, sugaring off is a shit load of work. Mine is a one man op so no help is available (this is only a family based thing) I have no current interest in a commercial operation.

Posted by: irongrampa at February 24, 2024 04:32 PM (KATBx)

5 Sewing For Beginners...

I can darn a sock, tie a button and repair a tear in my underwear.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 24, 2024 04:32 PM (R/m4+)

6 I'm slowly making progress on my children's book. Id like to learn how to do my own illustration lss

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:36 PM (xcrUy)

7 That bald guy seems unstressed by making art - you know what I always thought would be stressful? Those MoMe's.

I always imagine Ben Had stressed out to the max the day after getting one of those accomplished:
http://tinyurl.com/3493hhmw

Posted by: Boswell at February 24, 2024 04:37 PM (K+UlC)

8 J. J.,

So glad you are feeling better.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 04:38 PM (zudum)

9 50-ish bottles of beer brewed and capped. Looks like they'll pack a bit of punch. #1 son says they'll be around 6.5%.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 24, 2024 04:41 PM (8AONa)

10 8 J. J.,

So glad you are feeling better.
Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 04:38

I agree. I was a touch worried.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:42 PM (xcrUy)

11 Boswell, they are the highlight of my year. The Horde are the greatest group you would ever want to be around.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 04:45 PM (J4YJJ)

12 This will sound terrible but I had flashbacks to Oregon Muse when J.J. WA sick.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:47 PM (xcrUy)

13 Not really a hobby, but I have been consumed by a true-crime podcast. My longtime friend (a podcaster) is definitely unpopular among the regular viewers of the case. I am blocking/hiding commenters for hours every night he goes Live. He's going Live tonight, I have my "edibles" ready to get me through it.
I have no idea if my friend is right or wrong about the case, but the a-holes who disagree with him do all the dirty tricks from years ago. Doxxing him, placing fake food orders, placing harassing phone calls to his elderly parents, all the childish nasty shit. It's a Massachusetts case, so everyone involved is an asshole (I can say that, I'm originally from Mass.)

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 24, 2024 04:50 PM (2cS/G)

14 http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=576939
Posted couple pictures on my TMP thread on my 1812 Bavarian artillery limbers. I couldn't find actual Bavarian ones so did a conversion using British limbers.
Now working on British allies limbers, Hanoverians

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 04:57 PM (fwDg9)

15 Thanks for including those videos on making your own pocket notebooks and starting drawing after 40.

I've used some of the techniques suggested by the guy who does the Sketchbook Skool YT videos. His approach really is helpful and the benefits he discusses in this one are legit.

I'll have to watch the video about making the notebooks. It would be fun and satisfying and I go through a LOT of little notebooks. They are by my two easy chairs, in the car, on the night stand and on the dining room table. I could use paper appropriate for art for little sketchbooks. For almost 40 years I've carried a leather Levenger International Pocket Briefcase in my breast pocket. It holds index cards, a pen or pencil, emergency cash, and lists of books I want to look for when I go to the used book store. I got a backup one in case this one falls apart but after all these decades it shows use but is perfectly sound like some of my muzzleloaders.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 04:59 PM (zudum)

16 And if you don't catch the Garden Thread, my continuing hobby of taking down dead trees continues.
http://tinyurl.com/3ehv9asv
Or is this a 1WP?

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 05:00 PM (fwDg9)

17 4 ... "The older I get the harder it is to get cranked up, sugaring off is a shit load of work. Mine is a one man op so no help is available"

irongrampa,

As a certified maple syrup fanatic, I hope you can get enough for your own use. There is no substitute for the real thing. Three hundred years of Quebecois ancestors would agree.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:05 PM (zudum)

18 I enjoy watching the YouTube channel Men at Arms by Baltimore Knife and Sword. I find sword making fascinating.
It is not, however, hobby material because I will never have a forge or a hydraulic hammer and I'm too old and fat to swing a sledge hammer but the skills amaze me.

Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 05:05 PM (xcrUy)

19 Hah, a quiet day free of grandkids allows me to unlock the THIRD AoSHQ thread.

Many years ago, I made the decision to "de-GWify" my Warhammer 40k holdings as much as possible. That is, if I could find cheaper alternatives, that's what I would do. Also, I only play the 2nd edition of the game, so less factions. To that end, I sold off my Imperial Guard and replaced them with 25mm WW II Germans and a few Soviets. They work very well, though I have augmented them with lascannons and stuff.

Anyway, back in November I decided it was time to go full WW II, and build up my Soviet force, so I bought a box of Bolt Action infantry. They are still not fully painted, because grandkids. But at least I got the base coat on them, which is nice.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:07 PM (llXky)

20 What's everyone working on, planning or dreaming about?

Boobs, shelves.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at February 24, 2024 05:07 PM (Z7chj)

21 Dad took me and a buddy camping in Vermont during cooking season maybe 1974. It was an experience being outside in the cold and snow with omnipresent fragrance of maple, caramel, and smoke.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 24, 2024 05:09 PM (RIvkX)

22 9 50-ish bottles of beer brewed and capped. Looks like they'll pack a bit of punch. #1 son says they'll be around 6.5%.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 24, 2024 04:41 PM (8AONa)

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Get it up to about 10% and you've completed the first step in making your own Irish whisky.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 24, 2024 05:09 PM (68dht)

23 Since they don't want me to lift anything over 10 pounds my hobby for the next few weeks is video games, guitar, and some TV. Not exactly the break I wanted from the house rebuild, but I guess I'll take it.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 24, 2024 05:10 PM (VwHCD)

24 Just a reminder:

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-39
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS
February 24, at 6:00 p.m. ET
Liftoff is targeted for 6:41 p.m. ET

http://tinyurl.com/4ap3abwd

Posted by: Ciampino - Space is filled witth cats .. at February 24, 2024 05:10 PM (qfLjt)

25 What's everyone working on, planning or dreaming about?

Boobs, shelves.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in Solidarity with the Struggle to maintain Moron standards at February 24, 2024 05:07 PM (Z7chj)
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LOL, my wife has been buying books like crazy and I'm looking at putting up wall shelves. Happily, unlike Ace, I know how to use a power drill.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:10 PM (llXky)

26 The survival/crafting game Nightingale opened this week and that has prevented me from doing pretty much anything else hobby-wise.

It seems like it should be possible to play pretty casually, but somehow hours pass without notice.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at February 24, 2024 05:11 PM (nC+QA)

27 Happily, unlike Ace, I know how to use a power drill.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:10 PM (llXky)

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You one percenters with your "power drills"

Posted by: Andy Dufresne at February 24, 2024 05:12 PM (68dht)

28 I guess this is sort of anti-hobby, but last week I started listing various games and D&D modules I haven't used in...decades, honestly. I'm throwing them up on ebay with .99 starting bids because while I can't bring myself to throw them away (yet), I want them to go away.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:13 PM (llXky)

29 This will sound terrible but I had flashbacks to Oregon Muse when J.J. WA sick.
Posted by: Northernlurker at February 24, 2024 04:47 PM (xcrUy)

Same.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at February 24, 2024 05:13 PM (nC+QA)

30
You one percenters with your "power drills"

Posted by: Andy Dufresne at February 24, 2024 05:12 PM (68dht)
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Mine are so elite that they have both forward and reverse *clearly marked* on them.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:13 PM (llXky)

31 Warm dry weather has put me back on track in the barn renovation project.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:14 PM (J4YJJ)

32 Berserker I gad that after my hernia operation, it will get better

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 05:17 PM (Bs+hy)

33 Internet has been slow to non existing all afternoon

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 05:17 PM (Bs+hy)

34 Everybody hobbyin and bodgin
Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 04:25 PM

Nah...RI Red and I were getting an early start on Gub Thread activities. Several hours later, I am about thawed out.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 05:18 PM (Wnv9h)

35 Another reason why that make your own pocket notebooks appealed is because of my experience with a PDA. It was an early version of the ilk and entering all the info I wanted was a pain. But it was something else to keep charged and died without warning. No backup was available. My paper notebooks have never let me down, don't need electricity or software updates.

I only carry a cell phone because I'm older and medical stuff might come up. It is on the cheaper, simpler end of the spectrum and I probably don't use 5 percent of its capabilities.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:19 PM (zudum)

36 Gotta clean up the dishes and get dinner into the oven first, but I'm hoping to fire up the radio a little later and see if the solar flares have blacked out the bands.

Posted by: PabloD at February 24, 2024 05:22 PM (FpN5G)

37 RMBS, have a nice mulled wine with cinnamon and raisins

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:23 PM (J4YJJ)

38 IGP, I had a dear friend in my old agency who did whatever it took to keep her family tradition of maple sugaring alive. Her kids and their spouses were well-brought-up, open country folk, ambitious and normal in every regard except that they had to be dragged by the scalp to this beautiful old thing they did. It was breaking her heart that they just weren't that into it.

Of all the things that 'mild' diabetes demands you give up -- potatoes, sodie-pop, beer, rice, pie, homemade breadstuffs, and beer -- I miss real maple syrup the most.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 24, 2024 05:24 PM (zdLoL)

39 This week I continued my watercolor journey at the local comm-coll. Thank heaven for Adult Ed classes, which give aging, antisocial dweebs like myself a place to learn cool things and an outlet to enjoy them with others. This week had pictures of a ladybug and of a hanging basket plant. Next is supposed to be a multicolored butterfly, and then a month of other bugs and birds and flowers each week. I'm looking forward to it. I'm also getting enough of a (very) basic grounding in techniques to try some paintings at home on my own. I'm hoping this becomes a hobby I can really run with. It certainly does wonders for my blood pressure.

Along those same lines, I'm taking another class next week, a one-evening session called "Northern Lights" taught by a Bob Ross Certified Instructor. I'm guessing that there is a legacy company that does the certification, as Ross himself currently lies a-mould'ring in the grave, but I am really looking forward to it nonetheless.

The art over 40 video is something I wish I'd seen years ago. It's a curse of mortality that the closer you get to the end of the journey, the more things you find that you wish you'd found at the start.

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at February 24, 2024 05:25 PM (2AUjo)

40 RMBS, have a nice mulled wine with cinnamon and raisins

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:23 PM

Mmmm....

Just had a nice red curry with pork that I nade the other day. Some fish stock based avgolemono soup is happening tomorrow.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 05:26 PM (Wnv9h)

41 Working on a TRC-449 this week. Fixed a problem in the PLL circuit that may be the reason it ended up on eBay. Was going to try doing a full alignment to make the other problems reveal themselves when I realized the S/RF meter is dead, so that's one problem revealed.

Found a replacement meter on eBay. Not a 100% visual match, but all the right bits are in the right places so it's a better shot than hoping someone finds a New Old Stock one in a warehouse somewhere. And if it doesn't work then I'm no worse off than I am now except for the money spent.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at February 24, 2024 05:28 PM (dZVON)

42 RMBS, I could make a hobby of just following you around and watch you cooking.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:29 PM (J4YJJ)

43 I am getting super fucking tired of asking this, but will one more time..

HEY SEFTON, WHERE THE FUCK CAN WE COMMENT ON YOUR ARTICLE OVER AT TIKI??????

JESUS, AM I BEING CLEAR ENOUGH???

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 05:29 PM (5AVMW)

44 My mom used to sew all the time back in the 50's and 60's. Made clothes for herself and my sister from patterns. I've seen sewing machines for sale at Walmart. I wonder who actually sews these days?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 24, 2024 05:30 PM (63Dwl)

45 It's not a hobby (yet) but I see more baking in my future. Got out a recipe for banana bread that has worked well. It will be a post-book thread activity tomorrow. To my surprise, my baking attempts often come out better than commercial items we get. It's some work but worth it. It also lets us control the amount of calories and carbs we have in the house to tempt us.

And the house smells glorious while baking the stuff.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:32 PM (zudum)

46 JTB, get a chance to try the date loaf recipe yet?

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:33 PM (J4YJJ)

47 I guess this is sort of anti-hobby, but last week I started listing various games and D&D modules I haven't used in...decades, honestly. I'm throwing them up on ebay with .99 starting bids because while I can't bring myself to throw them away (yet), I want them to go away.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:13 PM (llXky)

Check out Noble Knight Games. They deal with and buy old out of print games and stuff.

https://www.nobleknight.com/

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 24, 2024 05:34 PM (R/m4+)

48 43 I am getting super fucking tired of asking this, but will one more time..

HEY SEFTON, WHERE THE FUCK CAN WE COMMENT ON YOUR ARTICLE OVER AT TIKI??????

JESUS, AM I BEING CLEAR ENOUGH???
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 05:29 PM (5AVMW)

Lighten up Francis...

Posted by: Pooky Park Flashback Victim at February 24, 2024 05:36 PM (KU6o9)

49 Check out Noble Knight Games. They deal with and buy old out of print games and stuff.

https://www.nobleknight.com/

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 24, 2024 05:34 PM (R/m4+)
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I know them well and what doesn't sell might go to them. A few days yet to go.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:37 PM (llXky)

50 38 ... "Of all the things that 'mild' diabetes demands you give up -- potatoes, sodie-pop, beer, rice, pie, homemade breadstuffs, and beer -- I miss real maple syrup the most."

I'm in the same position, maybe to a lesser degree. I've learned it doesn't take much maple syrup to add flavor to an item. Often a scant teaspoon will suffice. And my A1C is just at the pre-diabetes level with minimal medication.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:37 PM (zudum)

51 Starting restoration of a '77 Super Beetle convertible today. Going to be a father/son project, working with my 16 year-old.

Posted by: NotEnoughLampposts at February 24, 2024 05:37 PM (lPVHV)

52 RMBS, I could make a hobby of just following you around and watch you cooking.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:29 PM

I do have more fun cooking for friends.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 05:38 PM (Wnv9h)

53 My mom used to sew all the time back in the 50's and 60's. Made clothes for herself and my sister from patterns. I've seen sewing machines for sale at Walmart. I wonder who actually sews these days?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 24, 2024 05:30 PM (63Dwl)
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Cosplayers do. And people who support them. People with talent and a decent machine can do quite well.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:38 PM (llXky)

54 Along those same lines, I'm taking another class next week, a one-evening session called "Northern Lights" taught by a Bob Ross Certified Instructor. I'm guessing that there is a legacy company that does the certification, as Ross himself currently lies a-mould'ring in the grave, but I am really looking forward to it nonetheless.

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at February 24, 2024 05:25 PM (2AUjo)

If the teacher advertises as a CRI, and is affiliated with BRI (Bob Ross Inc.), you're probably giving money to the people who stole the company from him.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 24, 2024 05:38 PM (Angsy)

55 I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high and life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I prayed that God would be forgiving

Posted by: Fantine at February 24, 2024 05:39 PM (7HKJJ)

56 I want to build cedar strip canoes and sell them to the wealthy raging liberals in the NE for 5000 USD plus!!

Posted by: Pooky Park Flashback Victim at February 24, 2024 05:39 PM (KU6o9)

57 46 ... "get a chance to try the date loaf recipe yet?"

Not yet but looking forward to trying. In the meantime, I'm trying to learn how to slice baked goods THINLY to minimize the carbs.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:40 PM (zudum)

58 If the teacher advertises as a CRI, and is affiliated with BRI (Bob Ross Inc.), you're probably giving money to the people who stole the company from him.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 24, 2024 05:38 PM (Angsy)
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I doubt the instructor stole money from him. More likely they're an artist trying to make money teaching painting and figure Bob Ross is a recognizable brand.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:41 PM (llXky)

59 Um so if my hobby is politics does that count?

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 24, 2024 05:41 PM (KU6o9)

60 An Alternative Slab Building Techinque

I don't know about that fellow. Thought we were going to build a house foundation OK so I watch along and we build ugly pots guaranteed to tip over even before a plant is induced to grow in it.

Posted by: Braenyard at February 24, 2024 05:42 PM (Lf+TO)

61 I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high and life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I prayed that God would be forgiving
Posted by: Fantine at February 24, 2024 05:39 PM

That's in Boston this summer. I do need to get tix.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 05:43 PM (Wnv9h)

62 Um so if my hobby is politics does that count?
Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 24, 2024 05:41 PM (KU6o9)

Ummmmmmm...No.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 24, 2024 05:43 PM (R/m4+)

63 Young Grizzly Adams On Sewing!

Posted by: Chairman LMAO, AI Expert at February 24, 2024 05:44 PM (snyZJ)

64 Lighten up Francis...
Posted by: Pooky Park Flashback Victim at February 24, 2024 05:36 PM (KU6o9)

Un, nope, I won't. Sefton puts his TIKI article in the side bar and asks us to "Read and comment".... yet there is no fucking way to comment on the article he has written!

So yeah, after like 4 weeks of this shit, I ain't lightening up at all.

I want an answer, dammit!

BTW, great article, loved it.

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 05:45 PM (5AVMW)

65 24
That launch?
SPACE AFFAIRS
New T-Zero: Liftoff is targeted for 8:59 p.m. ET

Vandenberg has jokingly been renamed to Vandelay due to the many postponements.

Posted by: Ciampino - Vandelay News at February 24, 2024 05:45 PM (qfLjt)

66 Starting restoration of a '77 Super Beetle convertible today. Going to be a father/son project, working with my 16 year-old.

Posted by: NotEnoughLampposts at February 24, 2024 05:37 PM (lPVHV)
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How fun! When I was little, I remember the campus parking lots looking like VW dealerships. Those things were everywhere well into the 80s.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:45 PM (llXky)

67 39 ... "
The art over 40 video is something I wish I'd seen years ago. It's a curse of mortality that the closer you get to the end of the journey, the more things you find that you wish you'd found at the start."

Ain't that the truth. Looking back, I wish I had spent fewer hours at work and took some time for things that move my soul, like art. Not a gripe but a realization.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:46 PM (zudum)

68 Um so if my hobby is politics does that count?

Posted by: I'm Gumby Damn It! at February 24, 2024 05:41 PM (KU6o9)
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Only if you express it through crafts, like a Chia-head or crocheting.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:47 PM (llXky)

69 61 I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high and life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I prayed that God would be forgiving
Posted by: Fantine at February 24, 2024 05:39 PM

That's in Boston this summer. I do need to get tix.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 05:43 PM (Wnv9h)

It’s my favorite. The songs will hit different with that Beantown accent.

Posted by: Crazy at February 24, 2024 05:47 PM (7HKJJ)

70 33 Internet has been slow to non existing all afternoon

Posted by: Skip
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Just like all those NY Billionaires calling Albany knocked out AT&T they're busy sending PDFs today.

Posted by: Braenyard at February 24, 2024 05:48 PM (Lf+TO)

71 I wonder what "Starting Art After 60" would look like.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 24, 2024 05:49 PM (Q4IgG)

72 I doubt the instructor stole money from him. More likely they're an artist trying to make money teaching painting and figure Bob Ross is a recognizable brand.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 05:41 PM (llXky)

Unless the teacher was certified before Bob passed, the teacher was certified through Bob Ross, Inc. Which is now fully owned by the Kowalskis. Bob wanted to give his ownership share to his son, but it was blocked.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 24, 2024 05:50 PM (Angsy)

73 Internet Seems fine again, I think

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 05:51 PM (fwDg9)

74 It is never too late to be creative.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:51 PM (J4YJJ)

75 Starting restoration of a '77 Super Beetle convertible today. Going to be a father/son project, working with my 16 year-old.
Posted by: NotEnoughLampposts

I was driving a 67 beetle convertible when I met my wife. Still have the Mrs, but the beetle is long gone.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 05:54 PM (QzTwL)

76 44 ... "I wonder who actually sews these days?"

We had Mrs. JTB's sewing machine, inherited from her mother, checked out at a repair shop recently. The guy said he is getting an increasing amount of business the last few years both restoring older machines and newcomers buying new machines and supplies. And they were younger folks, under 40, not oldsters like me.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:54 PM (zudum)

77 My mom used to sew all the time back in the 50's and 60's. Made clothes for herself and my sister from patterns. I've seen sewing machines for sale at Walmart. I wonder who actually sews these days?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 24, 2024 05:30 PM (63Dwl)

I have sewing machines and a couple of projects lined up, though I haven't done anything in a while. Part of it is lack of space/willingness to sacrifice other stuff for open table stuff.

Two of my sisters and two of my nieces quilt

Posted by: Kindltot at February 24, 2024 05:56 PM (D7oie)

78 Sewing For Beginners...

I read that as screwing for beginners.....

Posted by: JT at February 24, 2024 05:56 PM (T4tVD)

79 I have been working on the sawmill today. I hope the old bones hold out long enough to see it through.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 05:56 PM (QzTwL)

80 The bad part about new sewing machines is they are a bunch of computerized functions.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:57 PM (J4YJJ)

81 Berserker

I hope you continue to feel better !

Posted by: JT at February 24, 2024 05:57 PM (T4tVD)

82 So yeah, after like 4 weeks of this shit, I ain't lightening up at all.

I want an answer, dammit!

BTW, great article, loved it.
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 05:45
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When I looked at this I recall the only place to comment about his article by going to Taki's X or FB page where his recent post is linked and comment on their platform.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 24, 2024 05:57 PM (ju2Fy)

83 Starting restoration of a '77 Super Beetle convertible today. Going to be a father/son project, working with my 16 year-old.
Posted by: NotEnoughLampposts

WOW! What a great project, I hope you both have a great time! I had a '73 SB, LOVED that no-clutch shifting thing!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 05:58 PM (5AVMW)

84 Jinx, tell me more please?
Are you building your own sawmill?

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:59 PM (J4YJJ)

85 When I looked at this I recall the only place to comment about his article by going to Taki's X or FB page where his recent post is linked and comment on their platform.
Posted by: olddog in mo at February 24, 2024 05:57 PM (ju2Fy)

Thanks Dog!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 05:59 PM (5AVMW)

86 The bad part about new sewing machines is they are a bunch of computerized functions.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 05:57 PM (J4YJJ)

I saw a treadle-driven singer the other day at a thrift shop, it's movement was still smooth as butter.

There are machines for sale at thrift shops, they are now mostly the 80's types, but no computers, they are still the electro-mechanical ones. The new ones are probably non-repairable due to the processors.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 24, 2024 05:59 PM (D7oie)

87 Unless the teacher was certified before Bob passed, the teacher was certified through Bob Ross, Inc. Which is now fully owned by the Kowalskis. Bob wanted to give his ownership share to his son, but it was blocked.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at February 24, 2024 05:50 PM (Angsy)
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Right, and if you're just an artist trying to make a buck, of course you do a deep dive on this sort of stuff.

Seriously, people need to lighten up. God's keeping score.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:00 PM (llXky)

88 olddog, pontoon is fast approaching, yes

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:01 PM (J4YJJ)

89 50 38 ... "Of all the things that 'mild' diabetes demands you give up -- potatoes, sodie-pop, beer, rice, pie, homemade breadstuffs, and beer -- I miss real maple syrup the most."

I'm in the same position, maybe to a lesser degree. I've learned it doesn't take much maple syrup to add flavor to an item. Often a scant teaspoon will suffice. And my A1C is just at the pre-diabetes level with minimal medication.
Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024

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Mine too, JTB, though I've been lucky to escape medication so far. Whole-grain bread and crackers in moderation, much more protein, but I put a little honey in my first two cups of coffee in the morning.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 24, 2024 06:01 PM (omVj0)

90 BGTW, after the good suggestions last week on getting my hands more nimble, I started some light but consistent flexing. It helps. One of the portable typewriters is coming out this week, an Olympia SM4, which takes up less desk space than my usual standard machines. It even looks cool: black with chrome trim and a light, snappy key action.

If I can find table space I'll dig out the piano keyboard. Horizontal space is always at a premium in our house.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 06:02 PM (zudum)

91 Seriously, people need to lighten up. God's keeping score.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:00 PM (llXky)

Yeah, what he said!!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 06:02 PM (5AVMW)

92 Boy do I miss the old Red Star pellet sherry yeast. It was so easy to use to make "Trappist-inspired" bottle-finaled ales, with just a pellet in the bottle. In anything winey, you could count on it delivering a nutty mellow kick like a date with a college ballet dancer, and it would 'dry out' anything that was running too sweet.

A bumper apple crop inspired me this year to turn out a raggedly strong heavy cider, to split up for distilling and the Jersey Lightning method my family was once famous for. I used Mangrove Jack mead yeast, and yes, I sugared it like a moonshiner. I don't think the yeast ate as much of the sugar as it's supposed to. It has turned out a lot of "flor," and an encouraging sugary bottom sludge. Seems strong, but not that strong. It's sitting (quietly -- too quietly) in the utility room next to the boiler. Now I have to worry that this damn nice weather might deprive me of the nasty cold days that enable ice jacking.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at February 24, 2024 06:03 PM (zdLoL)

93 We had Mrs. JTB's sewing machine, inherited from her mother, checked out at a repair shop recently. The guy said he is getting an increasing amount of business the last few years both restoring older machines and newcomers buying new machines and supplies. And they were younger folks, under 40, not oldsters like me.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 05:54 PM (zudum)
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We never left the Covid recession. Government spending juiced the numbers, but saying the GDP grew is like saying you got richer by taking on more debt.

In the real world, people are struggling and thrifty habits are coming back. Sewing, for example. My wife has a nice machine we bought years ago and it's getting more use because you don't even need to buy new fabric - there's stuff at the thrift shop that can give you a running start.

While not a hobby per se, I'm getting pretty good at plumbing repairs, just replaced the drain pipe in my kids' bathroom a couple of weeks ago. Thing had rusted clean through. I'm trying to show the kids, but my girls just aren't into it. My grandson, however, can't get enough of it. I'll teach the boy well.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:04 PM (llXky)

94 Kindltot, I've got a treadle leather sewing machine and a vintage Singer. The most enjoyable sewing is a saddle tree , awl two needles and wax thread.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:05 PM (J4YJJ)

95 Yes, Ben Had. Usually launch it in May. Though lake temp isn't warm enough to get in water until mid-June, unless dead drunk.

Posted by: olddog in mo at February 24, 2024 06:05 PM (ju2Fy)

96 39 ... "I'm taking another class next week, a one-evening session called "Northern Lights" taught by a Bob Ross Certified Instructor."

Pennsyltuckey,
Please let us know how that class goes. I've heard that the Bob Ross techniques work well.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 06:05 PM (zudum)

97 Ben Had, I have a Cooks AC36 mill and have been gradually getting all the processes that go with it organized and online.

Since I'm no spring chicken I rely on hydraulic power to handle the logs and to move the finished product.

The boys and I have plenty of good timber to work with and it sort of keeps the family working together.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 06:07 PM (QzTwL)

98
There are machines for sale at thrift shops, they are now mostly the 80's types, but no computers, they are still the electro-mechanical ones. The new ones are probably non-repairable due to the processors.

Posted by: Kindltot at February 24, 2024 05:59 PM (D7oie)
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I inherited a sewing table - it looked just like and end table with a cabinet, but when you opened it up, a sewing machine folded out and you had an extension for the fabric. The cord and pedal were on a little rack.

Pure mechanical, and it weighed a ton. I gave it to a cousin because we had no room for it but didn't want to trash it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:08 PM (llXky)

99
I wonder what "Starting Art After 60" would look like.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

Grandma Moses

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 24, 2024 06:08 PM (63Dwl)

100 I should go see if I have a book to start, internet is very touchy.

Posted by: Skip at February 24, 2024 06:09 PM (fwDg9)

101 The other "chore" is rounding up all the fishing gear and seeing that it's ready for use. In honesty, it really is not work,but very enjoyable. All of my gear is the best quality I can afford, it's a true money saver to buy quality and take care of it than skimp.

Posted by: irongrampa at February 24, 2024 06:09 PM (KATBx)

102 I have a collapsed building that need tearing down. For some reason, I'm reluctant to get physically involved.

It's too early to plant petunias, but my irises put out good leaves and bloom every year.

The Garden Gnome situation isn't what it was. Used to be, garden gnomes were for proles, who thought they were unironically cute. Then the middle class adopted gnomes, but with irony to prove they weren't proles. Then the uppers adopted gnomes, but without irony to prove they weren't middle class.

Garden gnomes have been priced right out of existence. Madness of crowds and all that.

Posted by: Tom Perry at February 24, 2024 06:10 PM (MX0bI)

103 My grandma had a pedal powered Singer sewing machine. Mom used it from time to time mostly for clothing repairs.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 24, 2024 06:10 PM (63Dwl)

104 Hey Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd , just got Vampires of Michigan and loved the fact that by page 2 you call a character named "JJ", the Runt!! LOL loved it....

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 06:11 PM (5AVMW)

105 Jinx, that is so fascinating. I very crudely mill the mesquite logs I want with a chainsaw ant a table saw then a ton of elbow grease.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:11 PM (J4YJJ)

106 I just bought tickets to the Moulin Rouge show which will be visiting here in April. The wife and kids want to go.

Oof! That's a lot of cheese. I paid the money, and then remarked to my wife that I have firearms that cost far less.

This, in addition to her recent book-buying binge, remove all possible grounds for reproach when I secure a vintage Chinese rifle (Hanyang or Mauser, both are acceptable).

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:11 PM (llXky)

107 I've been doing more sketching this week, often the same subject repeatedly. It's interesting to see how each one gets a little closer to what I had in mind as I make minor changes. I now keep a good sketch pad, pencils and fine line markers at hand since I never know what might catch my attention. I spent a couple of hours trying to improve a sketch of our dog curled up asleep. Each version was slightly better. (It doesn't have to be good, just better.)

Mrs. JTB says I look very peaceful when drawing or whittling, which is relaxing for both of us.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 06:12 PM (zudum)

108 JTB, those Olympia typewriters were terrible machines. The Sg1 and Sg3 standards in particular.

I was a Olympia tech for 10 years

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 06:14 PM (QzTwL)

109 Hey Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd , just got Vampires of Michigan and loved the fact that by page 2 you call a character named "JJ", the Runt!! LOL loved it....

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 06:11 PM (5AVMW)
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Sorry to burst your bubble, he's based on a boss I had years ago. I was still working for him when I wrote it, and I fantasized about him trying to sue/punish me for it and asking him under oath: "Which disgusting trait of this character most resembled you?"

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:14 PM (llXky)

110 Ace-Endorsed, I ventured over to the Beasley shotgun sight. Eye candy in blue steel and silver. I wanted to hock the farm

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:15 PM (J4YJJ)

111 So yesterday was nice enough to send a bucket of balls down range. Selected the pitching wedge, the 7 iron and the Driver. I was astonished at how quickly I got back into the swing given how sore my back has been the last few months. The PW dialed in well for about 75 yards plus I worked the more open face 10 yarders. The 7 was ok for about 140 yards plus I use it for the pitch and roll shots. The Driver. Ahh the Driver. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. Still going left but a bit of a fade back to the right. 225 yards or more.
A good start.

Posted by: Diogenes at February 24, 2024 06:15 PM (W/lyH)

112 Jtb..Job... that should have read terrific. Damned correcting

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 06:16 PM (QzTwL)

113 My grandma had a pedal powered Singer sewing machine. Mom used it from time to time mostly for clothing repairs.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 24, 2024 06:10 PM

I still have my grandmother's (currently in use as a hall table). Has the original manual, spare parts, oil bottle and everything.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 06:16 PM (Wnv9h)

114 Ace-Endorsed, I ventured over to the Beasley shotgun sight. Eye candy in blue steel and silver. I wanted to hock the farm
Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:15 PM

Niiice. Reminds me of wandering through Purdey's shop in London, drooling all over everything.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 06:19 PM (Wnv9h)

115 Aw, shit, I knew you weren't referencing Sefton, man, just seemed funny at the time... I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your story!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 06:20 PM (5AVMW)

116 RMBS, that may be the place. Heard about it at 5am on the hunting/fishing show.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:22 PM (J4YJJ)

117 Ace-Endorsed, I ventured over to the Beasley shotgun sight. Eye candy in blue steel and silver. I wanted to hock the farm

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:15 PM (J4YJJ)
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I have obtained an agreement in principle with my wife that buying a 16th Century Japanese matchlock as an object d'art does NOT come out of the firearms budget, but is considered a home decor expense. Because no wall in hell would I ever shoot it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:23 PM (llXky)

118 I should add that no sooner had I obtained that concession than I stumbled upon one at a gun show, and the owner initially said he felt $3,500 was reasonable, but since he wanted to move it, he'd settle for $2,500. A friend helpfully pulled me away from the table.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:24 PM (llXky)

119 RMBS, that may be the place. Heard about it at 5am on the hunting/fishing show.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:22 PM

Nah...Beesely's a thing. Purdey, though, is legend.

https://www.purdey.com/

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 06:25 PM (Wnv9h)

120 101 ... "All of my gear is the best quality I can afford, it's a true money saver to buy quality and take care of it than skimp."

True. When I wanted to upgrade from the twenty dollar fly tying vise I started with (and still have) I got a basic HMH vise. That thing should be useful for the next several generations: simple and solid.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 06:27 PM (zudum)

121 Aw, shit, I knew you weren't referencing Sefton, man, just seemed funny at the time... I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your story!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 06:20 PM (5AVMW)
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I write for enjoyment, and that was the book I enjoyed writing the most. I hope you like it. I'm too busy to write at the moment, but I'd love to do something like that again, especially after deep dives into the Spanish Civil War and Chinese military history.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:27 PM (llXky)

122 Pam Beesly... such wonderful tits!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 06:29 PM (5AVMW)

123 JTB, those Olympia typewriters were terrific machines. The Sg1 and Sg3 standards in particular.

I was a Olympia tech for 10 years
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at

There, that is the way it should have read

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 06:29 PM (QzTwL)

124 Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:27 PM (llXky)

Cool, man, I'll finish the book and let you know what I thought!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at February 24, 2024 06:31 PM (5AVMW)

125 What's Bodging?

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 06:33 PM (wM304)

126 112 ... "that should have read terrific. Damned correcting"

Jinx,

I thought you meant they were terrible to work on. I have that SM4 I mentioned, an early SM9 with the green shift keys, and a SG1. They are all superb examples of design and manufacture. I might try to sell the SG1 since I have two other standard machines, a Royal KMM and a 1940s Underwood SX that I prefer. But nothing, including a Hermes 3000, beats the Olympia SM series. I do use a backing piece of paper to spare the aging platens.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 06:34 PM (zudum)

127 You one percenters with your "power drills"

Posted by: Andy Dufresne at February 24, 2024 05:12 PM (68dht)

I have egg beater drills.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 24, 2024 06:35 PM (VwHCD)

128 >>>@57 ... re: thin slices
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There's an adjustable slicing gadget out there called "Be-Tool" designed for home-baked items ... Saw it at Walmart but is probably available from Amazon (with the same or maybe a different name).

Posted by: Kathy at February 24, 2024 06:36 PM (yG7uN)

129 This week, I've been sick with the cold that's been rampaging through the household, but I still took an on-line "rusty pilot" course.

Maybe when a new job finally comes through I can start doing aviation again.

Oh, and I did build radio racks for my ham shack. I'm slowly setting up the radios. I'll send pictures someday. The FT102 and the HL2 are set up, but I haven't felt like operating and, besides, I haven't set up the receiver software on the computer I'm using while my desktop is down for the count.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at February 24, 2024 06:37 PM (iZEhM)

130 Cannibal Bob, it's using an aluminum 55gallon pot for cooking instead of cast iron

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:37 PM (J4YJJ)

131 I checked out Purdey. Are they using Enfield actions on their rifle? Looks like it to me...

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:38 PM (llXky)

132 My hobby still remains cooking, but making really delicious things that are good for you all at the same time. Things you want to eat, not because you have to eat them, or should eat them.

Tonight I am making Chicken Shawarma pitas with a rainbow salad on the side, some homemade tzatziki. Whole grain pita, lots of spices for the shawarma, it’s marinating now and I will get it going in the cast iron skillet, soon.

Posted by: Piper at February 24, 2024 06:38 PM (ZdaMQ)

133 I'm getting Aa ShopSmith to use as a Lathe. Want to make bowls.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 06:39 PM (wM304)

134 I would like to pick up an Sg3. For it is what I cut my teeth on. Fairfax Schools were loaded with them back then.

I have an Underwood #5, a Corona 3 bank a a noiseless portable or two.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 06:40 PM (QzTwL)

135 Working on a TRC-449 this week. Fixed a problem in the PLL circuit that may be the reason it ended up on eBay. Was going to try doing a full alignment to make the other problems reveal themselves when I realized the S/RF meter is dead, so that's one problem revealed.

Found a replacement meter on eBay. Not a 100% visual match, but all the right bits are in the right places so it's a better shot than hoping someone finds a New Old Stock one in a warehouse somewhere. And if it doesn't work then I'm no worse off than I am now except for the money spent.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at February 24, 2024 05:28 PM (dZVON)

I went to the big gub show in PHX, and got a pair of those little Baofeng hand-held radios for $75. Programmable, and they claim a 5 mile range.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 24, 2024 06:40 PM (tkR6S)

136 Speaking of firearms (hey, it's a hobby!), I was pleased to see that that a hunting rifle I recently bought (and immediately lost in a boating accident) was made in Spain. Yes! I'm glad Spain's gunsmiths are still finding work. Love me some Spanish steel.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:40 PM (llXky)

137 by: Cybersmythe at February 24, 2024 06:37 PM (iZEhM)

130 Cannibal Bob, it's using an aluminum 55gallon pot for cooking instead of cast iron

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:37 PM (J4YJJ)

That would definitely be big enough for Missionary Stew.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 06:41 PM (wM304)

138 Hobby, I guess? Back from another week of working on my gyroplane kit build. FAA inspection will be next month. This has definitely been a challenging experience for

Posted by: Halfhand at February 24, 2024 06:42 PM (fRfT8)

139 AceEndorsed, I have a Star 9mm. Nice smooth gun.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:42 PM (J4YJJ)

140 software guy. Sorry, I fat-fingered that post

Posted by: Halfhand at February 24, 2024 06:42 PM (fRfT8)

141 I have an Underwood #5, a Corona 3 bank a a noiseless portable or two.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 06:40 PM (QzTwL)

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I don't suppose you could recommend a good place for vintage typewriter repair, could you? I see a lot of places online but don't know who to trust. I have an old Remington Model 5 that is mostly functional, but needs the platen replaced and some general maintenance.

Or, barring a trustworthy repair shop, a good source for materials and tutorials?

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at February 24, 2024 06:43 PM (2AUjo)

142 Should I install a 3D printed early R-2800 in the Magic Factory 1/48 F4U-2 Corsair?

Decisions. Decisions.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 24, 2024 06:44 PM (l2Own)

143 AceEndorsed, I have a Star 9mm. Nice smooth gun.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:42 PM (J4YJJ)
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They made such great stuff.

The Astra 300 is seriously slick. Instinctive pointing, fast-shooting, and very accurate. Disassembly, on the other hand...

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:47 PM (llXky)

144 Okay, time to think about dinner (or a substitute). I'll see some of you tomorrow on the book thread.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:48 PM (llXky)

145 Anna Puma, why not?

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:48 PM (J4YJJ)

146 My typewriter interest began innocently. We were going through the family home when we found this case in a back closet. It was a refurbished Olivetti/Underwood 21 (very similar to the Olivetti Studio machines) her parents had bought Mrs. JTB when she was in high school. It had sat forgotten for about thirty years but that hard case protected it. This was the first all metal typewriter I had used for real typing and I was entranced by the experience, especially the feel of the keys which are quite snappy and responsive.

I now have an embarrassing number of typewriters but it all started with that forgotten Olivetti.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 06:49 PM (zudum)

147 Tanegashima

The firearms of feudal Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rdiTDX57rQ

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 24, 2024 06:49 PM (l2Own)

148 I checked out Purdey. Are they using Enfield actions on their rifle? Looks like it to me...
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at February 24, 2024 06:38 PM (llXky)

I saw a Navy Arms 45-70 on a rack at the gub show, and it had an Enfield action.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 24, 2024 06:50 PM (tkR6S)

149 Hiya Cannibal !

Regards to Heidi !

Posted by: JT at February 24, 2024 06:50 PM (T4tVD)

150 Why not?

Would have to cut open the cowling for everyone to see all that detail.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 24, 2024 06:51 PM (l2Own)

151 JT!! Heidi says "HI!"

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 06:53 PM (wM304)

152 AOP, I am sending confusing info because the place I was talking about does nothing but shotguns. They are built on a guy that had 25 patents.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:54 PM (J4YJJ)

153 JT!! Heidi says "HI!"
Posted by: Cannibal Bob

Posted by: JT at February 24, 2024 06:55 PM (T4tVD)

154 "What's Bodging?"

It's like kludging but British.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024 06:57 PM (oyvJ/)

155 I am planning a camping trip. I have a new tent coming in. I want to do some short overnight trips this year. I may do an overnighter at the campground at the lake to start. Will be close enough I can pack up and leave if the weather grts bad. And the dog hasn't been camping before. It should be fun.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 24, 2024 06:57 PM (USTAS)

156 AOP, I am sending confusing info because the place I was talking about does nothing but shotguns. They are built on a guy that had 25 patents. Beesley, not Purdey.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:00 PM (J4YJJ)

157 I got help to start rendering my apartment fit for human habitation.

Mom came down and very enthusiastically assisted me in cleaning the kitchen and part of the dining room. She took away the canning kettles (one hers and one mine) since I haven't used them for canning, and since the shelves they were on were then empty, I put all my overflow houseplants on there.

We manages to make enough room for 4 adults and a toddler to stand around the kitchen without standing on or stepping over potentially ankle breaking obstacles.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024 07:01 PM (oyvJ/)

158 Notsothoreau, bring your tent and your fine self to Corsicana in October.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:02 PM (J4YJJ)

159 It's like kludging but British.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024 06:57 PM (oyvJ/)

Looked it up. Interesting. Thanks!

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 07:03 PM (wM304)

160 Cannibal Bob, you have an RV, yes

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:04 PM (J4YJJ)

161 OT, SC primary called for Trump the minute the polls closed.

Back to bodging!

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 24, 2024 07:06 PM (w6EFb)

162 Hi Ben Had!

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 24, 2024 07:06 PM (w6EFb)

163 Miley,darlin! My love to you and your family.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:07 PM (J4YJJ)

164 161 Miley

I hate you.

I never get to post anything first!

Calling the "race" 5 minutes after the SC polls closed would seem to indicate that... Haley's getting absolutely WAXED.

Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:10 PM (NLIak)

165 141 ... Pennsyltucky,

Shipping costs are high and suitable packing is important. Do a search for a repair shop in your area. (Don't know where you are.) There is at least one YT video on repairing a platen yourself and several on general maintenance. If there is a shop in your vicinity, it would be cheaper and safer to drive there than to ship.

If you can find a shop, there should be reviews online about the quality of their work. Sorry I can't be more specific.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 07:11 PM (zudum)

166 We've been working on my son's car. Tranny is out, flywheel locked, now I can chase the crank from the front.

Posted by: fd at February 24, 2024 07:14 PM (vFG9F)

167 mnw - don't hate me! I'm never first!

Our love back atcha, Ben Had!

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 24, 2024 07:14 PM (w6EFb)

168 My mom was a great sewer - she was a real clothes horse, and made her own Vogue wardrobe. There were a lot of fabric mills in Massachusetts in the 60s. She sewed a lot of my clothes, too.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 24, 2024 07:16 PM (w6EFb)

169 I can't be of much help either. Amesbury Supply, the platten people, went out years ago. Make sure you release the tension on the feed rolls when you aren't using them. The decay rapidly if under tension.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at February 24, 2024 07:17 PM (QzTwL)

170 fd, I get my truck back on Monday with a new paint job., minor body work and a new headliner.

Do they make a spray insulation to take the place of the liner that is under the hood?

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:18 PM (J4YJJ)

171 94 Kindltot, I've got a treadle leather sewing machine and a vintage Singer. The most enjoyable sewing is a saddle tree , awl two needles and wax thread.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 06:05 PM (J4YJJ)

My kid inherited a whole saddle and holster company. It's all stuffed and I mean stuffed into 2, 20x25ft storage units. His wife's great grandpas business. There has to be 15 or so machines in there. I've never been further in than about 6 feet as it is not possible to go any further. Nobody knows really what is in there.

Posted by: Reforger at February 24, 2024 07:20 PM (B705c)

172 It's a Massachusetts case, so everyone involved is an asshole (I can say that, I'm originally from Mass.)

Posted by: Lincolntf at February 24, 2024 04:50 PM (2cS/G)

I grew up there. Massholes are a thing. There are also lots of chaaming people, and the Venn diagram overlaps.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 24, 2024 07:21 PM (w6EFb)

173 Beesley's are a bargain compared to Purdeys.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 24, 2024 07:21 PM (gSZYf)

174 167 Miley

Just kidding, of course.

Only yesterday, invertebrate journalist Byron York at NRO shared with us his article, "Handicapping the South Carolina Race"-- except that there never WAS a "race," other than in the fever dreams of the left.

Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:22 PM (NLIak)

175 We've been working on my son's car. Tranny is out, flywheel locked, now I can chase the crank from the front.
Posted by: fd at February 24, 2024 07:14 PM (vFG9F)
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That's it, I'm calling the cops!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 24, 2024 07:22 PM (RIvkX)

176 Beesley's are a bargain compared to Purdeys.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 24, 2024 07:21 PM

True, but Purdey is art.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:23 PM (Wnv9h)

177 Reforger, we need to talk. I have a friend that is doing some great Leatherwork and just built his own shop. He would be interested in some of the things you have.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:23 PM (J4YJJ)

178 Most Hated American Cities
1. Boston
2. Portland
3. San Francisco

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 24, 2024 07:23 PM (RIvkX)

179 I will see how this goes, Ben Had. I really am not fond of car camping. Have always wanted a baker style tent, which is what I bought (Onetigris Backwoods Bungalow 2.0). I need to get away from work and computers for awhile.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 24, 2024 07:24 PM (USTAS)

180 I've got a bit of sewing to do before Tuesday, as that's when I'm leaving my place to begin a great trek to... attend my sister's wedding. In Seattle.

Apparently she's been complaining about so few members of her family attending, and Mom hasn't yet reminded her that she didn't attend her brother's wedding, and if she wanted more of her family maybe she should have gotten married in her hometown where most of us live.

Or you know, be less of a flaming leftist.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024 07:25 PM (oyvJ/)

181 And, if anyone in need of a treadle is out my way, I have one for you. I have too many but couldn't leave them behind.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 24, 2024 07:26 PM (USTAS)

182 Entry level Beesley's are $ 15,000 from what I heard this morning.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:26 PM (J4YJJ)

183 From now on, Trump needs to campaigning as if Haley doesn't EXIST. He already seems to be doing that.

Gavin Newsome got caught saying the quiet part out load yesterday: "Haley is the best surrogate we have."

Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:26 PM (NLIak)

184 What's Bodging?
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 06:33 PM

The gerund of "to bodge". Duh.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:27 PM (Wnv9h)

185 "My kid inherited a whole saddle and holster company. "

Man that is amazing.

I'd be really torn between selling it all because I don't have any leatherworking skills, and restarting the business...

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024 07:28 PM (oyvJ/)

186 I grew up there. Massholes are a thing. There are also lots of chaaming people, and the Venn diagram overlaps.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at February 24, 2024 07:21 PM

Hey! I resemble that remahk.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:28 PM (Wnv9h)

187 Sewing is fascinating. I know a doctor who is very deep into sewing his own 3 piece suits, so much that he first created a mannequin with his own body dimensions to try the suits with. The suits are impeccable too.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 24, 2024 07:30 PM (MeG8a)

188 Entry level Beesley's are $ 15,000 from what I heard this morning.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:26 PM

Not bad. A *used* Purdey will set you back about £75k.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:31 PM (Wnv9h)

189 RMBS, You resemble nothing of the sort. You're an honorary Texan now.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:31 PM (J4YJJ)

190 This might be crossing the gardening and hobby threads, but if you put water in a plastic container that once (temporarily) held gasoline, will it kill all your plants to then fill the container with rainwater, and use the water out of it to water said plants?

Posted by: FeatherBlade at February 24, 2024 07:32 PM (oyvJ/)

191 Concerning manual typewriters. There was a resurgence of interest in them about twenty years ago for a number of reasons. I've seen several articles over the last few years that interest has picked up again. Besides the tactile aspects, which still apply, there is now an interest in writing machines that can't be hacked or manipulated and provides a level of security.

I'm a bit surprised there hasn't been interest in mimeograph machines. Probably lack of components.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 07:33 PM (zudum)

192 I call BS on that list of hated cities. No way NYC is not top 3, especially because no one outside of Texas knows where Austin is.

Posted by: Jamaica at February 24, 2024 07:34 PM (IG7T0)

193 RMBS, You resemble nothing of the sort. You're an honorary Texan now.
Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:31 PM

*doffs hat*

God bless Texas.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:34 PM (Wnv9h)

194 178 SF Psycho

I would disagree with your ranking. You underestimate your hometown. San Francisco sez, "We're number one!"

Also, I think Seattle can give Portland a run for its money-- remember the CHOP (Capital Hill Occupied Zone)? Where they burned a police station? And refused entry to emergency vehicles trying to help gunshot victims?

Seattle deserves some recognition too, don't you think?

Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:35 PM (NLIak)

195 "My kid inherited a whole saddle and holster company. "

Need to if you can get some Mexicans with skills working for and add really pointy cowboy boots into the product line.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 24, 2024 07:35 PM (cOq4q)

196 Mimeograph machines were run by "experts". Anyone could use a typewriter. Ran across one of mine in the storage area today. Need to find a place to set it up.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 24, 2024 07:36 PM (USTAS)

197 I call BS on that list of hated cities. No way NYC is not top 3, especially because no one outside of Texas knows where Austin is.
Posted by: Jamaica at February 24, 2024 07:34 PM

Toss up between Boston and NYC, though.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:36 PM (Wnv9h)

198 Cannibal Bob, you have an RV, yes

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:04 PM (J4YJJ)

Not yet dear. Next year.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 07:37 PM (wM304)

199 I call BS on that list of hated cities. No way NYC is not top 3, especially because no one outside of Texas knows where Austin is.
Posted by: Jamaica at February 24, 2024 07:34 PM (IG7T0)
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That was my personal list of hatreds

I think it is safe to presume everyone not from New York hates New York.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 24, 2024 07:37 PM (RIvkX)

200 196 ... Notsothoreau,

What make and model is the typewriter? Manual or electric? Just curious.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 07:38 PM (zudum)

201 197 Red Mind

Minneapolis is the new kid on the block.

So MANY worthy candidates!

Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:39 PM (NLIak)

202 177 Reforger, we need to talk. I have a friend that is doing some great Leatherwork and just built his own shop. He would be interested in some of the things you have.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:23 PM (J4YJJ)

Let me see if I can light a fire under my kids ass to get him out there and do something with it. He's been paying the storage fees way to long. At least get an idea what's in there. The stuff has been there for almost 25 years, when GGpa closed his shop and packed it like a mad man.
I'll keep up with you on any progress I make. See what happens.

Posted by: Reforger at February 24, 2024 07:40 PM (B705c)

203 Sewing is fascinating. I know a doctor who is very deep into sewing his own 3 piece suits, so much that he first created a mannequin with his own body dimensions to try the suits with. The suits are impeccable too.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at February 24, 2024 07:30 PM (MeG8a)

Wow. I wish I was that single minded about studying piano.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 07:40 PM (wM304)

204 I'm trying to think of a city I wouldn't hate. No place comes to mind. But then I don't even like large towns.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 07:41 PM (zudum)

205 Minneapolis is the new kid on the block.

So MANY worthy candidates!
Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:39 PM

True, dat. So many blue shirholes. So. Many.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:42 PM (Wnv9h)

206 Shirholes? Stupid fat fingers.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:42 PM (Wnv9h)

207 JTB, Corsicana. You would love it.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:43 PM (J4YJJ)

208 JTB

We have to treat cities the way the Allied War Crimes Tribunal treated Nazi bigwigs-- not everyone earns a seat at the Big Table. Hsve to be exceptional!

Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:44 PM (NLIak)

209 207 ... Ben Had,
I wish I had travelled more. In almost 71 years I have yet to get west of the Mississippi River.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 07:45 PM (zudum)

210 JTB, I've only been east of the Mississippi twice in 74 years.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 24, 2024 07:48 PM (J4YJJ)

211
I think it is safe to presume everyone not from New York hates New York.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 24, 2024 07:37 PM (RIvkX

....and some of us From NY. (Bronx) I hate the accent even. Ugh. To me it means arrogant libtard.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 07:48 PM (wM304)

212 I have never been East of the Miss. River, and I feel better for it.

Posted by: Ronster at February 24, 2024 07:48 PM (a0G++)

213 Nood. Movies.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:48 PM (Wnv9h)

214 JTB

If you're 71, there's still time. Check out AK, but NOT from a cruise ship-- unless you long to see souvenir shops in Juneau. The really cool stuff is in the interior.

Posted by: mnw at February 24, 2024 07:50 PM (NLIak)

215 ...and some of us From NY. (Bronx) I hate the accent even. Ugh. To me it means arrogant libtard.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at February 24, 2024 07:48 PM

I hate the Boston accent, but the NYC accent sounds like a goose being buggered by a fog horn. Nails on a chalkboard.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:50 PM (Wnv9h)

216 Smith Corona mid 60s, tan with green keys. I have the next model up too, which was a Silent Super or something like that. This is pretty stylish and has three green stripes on either side of the cover.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at February 24, 2024 07:51 PM (USTAS)

217 I have never been East of the Miss. River, and I feel better for it.
Posted by: Ronster at February 24, 2024 07:48 PM

Thr east coast is lovely. Except for the assholes who inhabit a lot of it.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 24, 2024 07:51 PM (Wnv9h)

218 "Do they make a spray insulation to take the place of the liner that is under the hood?
Posted by: Ben Had"

I'm not sure what you have. Is it coming off and hanging down? They do make insulation to replace underhood insulation that comes in rolls and you can glue it on with contact cement.

Posted by: fd at February 24, 2024 07:53 PM (vFG9F)

219 take the place of the liner that is under the hood?
Posted by: Ben Had"

You probably don't need it unless you have a diesel. It's just a sound deaden-er.

Posted by: Ronster at February 24, 2024 07:57 PM (a0G++)

220 Okay, the hobby thread inspired me to set up Quisk on my desktop, and I made an FT8 Q with K7FR.

Posted by: Cybersmythe at February 24, 2024 08:02 PM (iZEhM)

221 my continuing hobby of taking down dead trees continues.
http://tinyurl.com/3ehv9asv

How do you drop stuff without it crashing thru you and your scaffolding?

Posted by: t-bird at February 24, 2024 08:09 PM (64XQA)

222 216 ... Thanks for the info. I don't have any Smith Coronas from the 1960s but I have a Silent Super and the Sears President XII which is a Smith made for Sears and basically the same as the Silent series. Both are excellent typers and should be in good shape if they have been kept in their hard cases. Love the rally stripes on the Smith portables from the 50s.

Posted by: JTB at February 24, 2024 08:30 PM (zudum)

223 I made two contacts on CW; one was a quick chat before he started to fade out, and the other was a guy doing a POTA in California.

Posted by: PabloD at February 24, 2024 09:06 PM (FpN5G)

224 I'm late to the party, but I thought you would appreciate this. I'm building a gift for my nephew. It's a MAME arcade built into a briefcase. It's still missing a couple things (labels, decorations, etc) but it's mostly done.

https://___ur.com/e8JhY0w

Posted by: Semper Why at February 25, 2024 01:14 AM (nKug+)

225 Greetings from Ronnie Raygun airport. Just passing through.

http://tinyurl.com/37kubwzt

Posted by: JackStraw at February 25, 2024 08:44 AM (DX6/U)

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