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[Bailey Guns]

Finally got the blued folder from Ruger/Samson for my '75 vintage GB. I pity the fool who don't have one!

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[Erni]

Finally got the blued folder from Ruger/Samson for my '75 vintage GB. I pity the fool who don't have one!

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The A-Team music just magically played in my head the second I saw this.

I love it when a plan comes together.

[Doc45]

Picked up an older Interarms .357 lever gun (Rossi), pre ugly safety lever on the bolt lol. The plus is that I got to shoot it prior to firming up the deal. Belonged to a neighbor that had it close to 25 years-the only provision is that if I change my mind or tire of it he gets back at the same “good friend” price I paid. Very smooth action, mirror clean bore, fun and accurate. It goes nicely with my 1973 S&W 19 Texas Ranger Commemorative.

https://i.postimg.cc/dVwtZKvv/C93EE0E5-1FAF-4B20-846A-F33BCFFED5E0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dLNKgpLS)

[Hummer]

Gave my trusty old Tundra a new look with wheels from a Toyota FJ Cruiser, courtesy of an esteemed member here. Now I have a second set of wheels for snow rated tires which makes it easier to do seasonal changes. Today, mounted new Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 studded tires. Awesome traction made in Finland.

Last month I got Mrs. Hummer a new set of Nokian studded tires. Her previous set lasted three years of mountain canyon driving. Mine ought to last five or six years.



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[rondog]

Picked up an older Interarms .357 lever gun (Rossi), pre ugly safety lever on the bolt lol. The plus is that I got to shoot it prior to firming up the deal. Belonged to a neighbor that had it close to 25 years-the only provision is that if I change my mind or tire of it he gets back at the same “good friend” price I paid. Very smooth action, mirror clean bore, fun and accurate. It goes nicely with my 1973 S&W 19 Texas Ranger Commemorative.

https://i.postimg.cc/dVwtZKvv/C93EE0E5-1FAF-4B20-846A-F33BCFFED5E0.jpg (https://postimg.cc/dLNKgpLS)

Nut! I love Rossi 92's, especially in .357! I only have 3 of 'em though.

[Doc45]

Nut! I love Rossi 92's, especially in .357! I only have 3 of 'em though.

Yup, the 92 SRC is a very nice little blaster. I ran some 125gr magnums through it, this weekend I'll try some 158s.

[brutal]

Came up in the queue for my 2 AAC cans to be converted at ECCO.

https://deadairsilencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/xeno-both.jpg

https://deadairsilencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/da123-3.jpg

[Great-Kazoo]

Came up in the queue for my 2 AAC cans to be converted at ECCO.

https://deadairsilencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/xeno-both.jpg

https://deadairsilencers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/da123-3.jpg

Got mine back last week, haven't road tested them, yet. Just received my griffin brakes, waiting on a gas block for 1.

[JohnnyEgo]

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/reloading/rollsizer/rollsizer01.JPG

https://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/reloading/rollsizer/rollsizer02.JPG

https://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/reloading/rollsizer/rollsizer03.JPG

[encorehunter]

89886

A new toy for the skidsteer.

[00tec]

That looks like work

[SouthPaw]

89886

A new toy for the skidsteer.

Those are some handy units.

[ChickNorris]

Those are some handy units.


Rated 9 & a half-ish out of 10

[brutal]

Looks like it got the better of the tailgate.

[encorehunter]

I got lucky, no damage to the truck. I even got it unloaded this morning without a scratch.
I was hoping to play with it today, but it is too muddy. I can carry trees back to the wood pile, set logs on the sawmill with it, make Bush piles for the mulcher and seperate rocks out of the soil for the garden. Lots of different uses for this one.

[JohnnyEgo]

#Self Care
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/reloading/autodeprimer/decapper01.JPG

http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/reloading/autodeprimer/decapper03.JPG

Video in action.

http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/reloading/autodeprimer/decapper.mp4

[Ah Pook]

Well…[cigar]
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[SouthPaw]

Finally was able to snag one. 9mm, 17+1

https://i.postimg.cc/RVhptpvn/8-D7-FCA62-F8-E5-4529-A0-F8-0-DB90034-B86-E.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/6qtJwrZf/AB90851-C-8832-4-F2-B-A4-E4-63-DC9173-F6-F7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Also picked up some parts for a mid length I had laying around.
https://i.postimg.cc/hPYy18GZ/9-D69-B34-E-42-EE-44-ED-9481-E32613-DD40-EC.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Great-Kazoo]

Finally was able to snag one. 9mm, 17+1

https://i.postimg.cc/RVhptpvn/8-D7-FCA62-F8-E5-4529-A0-F8-0-DB90034-B86-E.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/6qtJwrZf/AB90851-C-8832-4-F2-B-A4-E4-63-DC9173-F6-F7.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Also picked up some parts for a mid length I had laying around.
https://i.postimg.cc/hPYy18GZ/9-D69-B34-E-42-EE-44-ED-9481-E32613-DD40-EC.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

There's 2 of them @ Tombstone Tactical. 1 in 9 and 1 in 10 mm

[TEAMRICO]

There's 2 of them @ Tombstone Tactical. 1 in 9 and 1 in 10 mm
I liked that place when we visited.
Still sport one of their Tombstone style stickers on my trailer and one on my safe!!!

[SouthPaw]

There's 2 of them @ Tombstone Tactical. 1 in 9 and 1 in 10 mm

Well, I finally got one at a price I was willing to pay lol. They are out there but for $900+. The 10mm is appealing for the threaded bbl aspect but the price of 10mm ammo scared me away.

[SideShow Bob]

There's 2 of them @ Tombstone Tactical. 1 in 9 and 1 in 10 mm

But will they ship to CO. With its 15 round mag limit ?
Thats why I got the 45 ACP version.

[Great-Kazoo]

But will they ship to CO. With its 15 round mag limit ?
Thats why I got the 45 ACP version.

I don't see an issue. I can ask them if they'd switch out for a CO compliant mag, if you like

[SouthPaw]

I don't see an issue. I can ask them if they'd switch out for a CO compliant mag, if you like

That might be tough. Mags are damn near impossible to find for these guns. The only company I know that is making them and has them in stock, is MBX. They run $115+ per mag.

[Hummer]

Not bought actually, I'm printing (a better) one for $0.05 (not including equipment cost).

https://i.imgur.com/bekHT74.png

https://i.imgur.com/xXW7j5k.png



Gosh, I just ordered ten of those. Didn't compute that you were making them. Could use 4 more.

[Hummer]

First I wouldnt loan this to anyone of you guys. Not one of you. Damn chainsaw thieves.
Stihl MS261c. I have another 20 plus year old Stihl that still works great and will become the limbing and backup saw.

Stock Photos, but this is what it looks like.
https://cdn3.volusion.com/qlkkc.stjmf/v/vspfiles/photos/MS261CM-2.jpg?v-cache=1572855968
https://www.tulipm.com/image/cache/images/2020-04-16/c876c2/616b0268f2b97b6a5e16eae5b9ca03f6b52c8f05_1-800x800.jpg




To quote SideShow Bob: "Yo Homie, That my chainsaw ?"

Sure looks like my chainsaw.

Good choice. I like my Stihls.

[Rooskibar03]

Can I borrow it? [ROFL1]



First I wouldnt loan this to anyone of you guys. Not one of you. Damn chainsaw thieves.

New Stihl MS261c with 20" bar. I have another 20 plus year old Stihl that still works great and will become the limbing and backup saw. This is the lowest professional model. Metal chassis and can be rebuilt in the field

Both pics are from the internet, not mine, but this is what it looks like.
https://cdn3.volusion.com/qlkkc.stjmf/v/vspfiles/photos/MS261CM-2.jpg?v-cache=1572855968
https://www.tulipm.com/image/cache/images/2020-04-16/c876c2/616b0268f2b97b6a5e16eae5b9ca03f6b52c8f05_1-800x800.jpg

[brutal]

Gosh, I just ordered ten of those. Didn't compute that you were making them. Could use 4 more.

I'd be happy to print you some, but the shipping would probably kill the savings.

Amazon can also ship them quicker than my printer. LOL. (kidding)

Also keep in mind they are PLA (plastic) and not nylon. Though my (re)design has more support around the screw hole which is where the original broke.

[buffalobo]

First I wouldnt loan this to anyone of you guys. Not one of you. Damn chainsaw thieves.

New Stihl MS261c with 20" bar. I have another 20 plus year old Stihl that still works great and will become the limbing and backup saw. This is the lowest professional model. Metal chassis and can be rebuilt in the field

Both pics are from the internet, not mine, but this is what it looks like.
https://cdn3.volusion.com/qlkkc.stjmf/v/vspfiles/photos/MS261CM-2.jpg?v-cache=1572855968
https://www.tulipm.com/image/cache/images/2020-04-16/c876c2/616b0268f2b97b6a5e16eae5b9ca03f6b52c8f05_1-800x800.jpgDamn straight.

Nice saw, love mine.

[Hummer]

I'd be happy to print you some, but the shipping would probably kill the savings.

Amazon can also ship them quicker than my printer. LOL. (kidding)

Also keep in mind they are PLA (plastic) and not nylon. Though my (re)design has more support around the screw hole which is where the original broke.


I understand and appreciate the work you did to make those parts happen. I found them on Amazon at $7.14 for ten. Price inflation adjusted from when you posted the link. Tried to buy "local" at the hardware stores, Home Despot and Lowes but they don't carry them. Amazon it is. Same with the sway bar end links for the Tundra. I wonder when the .gov will take over Amazon, or has it already?

[mattiooo]

I got a new microphone, and all I can think is "Man, that would make a nice pistol case".

https://media.sweetwater.com/api/i/f-webp__q-82__ha-549384c05503e8e2__hmac-7eca2d7fb0c7c7faf4b077b63d7e1ea3190b8c75/images/closeup/750-P420_detail5.jpg.auto.webp

[3beansalad]

Stock photo. Looking forward to heating with wood next cold snap. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220401/0e67f7eae39ce47fa4de3d9dcb4d23e2.jpg

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[William]

Nice! Which fireplace is that?

[3beansalad]

Nice! Which fireplace is that?Regency i2450m

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[Scanker19]

Not so much a purchase, as it was a donation from one of our great members. I wanted a wood 795 stock, so I made one out of a donated black 795 stock.

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[fj605]

New desk for me today. It's a Husky 52" adjustable work bench from Home Depot.

I've already picked out a chair, just need to go get it.


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[Bailey Guns]

Generator for the house. I like that it's fuel injected. I wish it was dual fuel, too. But the price was right...

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[Hummer]

Generator for the house. I like that it's fuel injected. I wish it was dual fuel, too. But the price was right...

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Nice! That oughta do most any job. Always good to have backup for when the powers goes out. I have a 5 KW Honda that I can plug in to keep the freezers, refrigerators and water pump going. I will get a Generac whole house generator this year.



Here's my latest toys. Another Browning Spec Ops trail cam, my 4th one. Very happy with these. Have some cheapies too so I'm running 6 cams for wildlife and security. Picked up more adjustable mounts, too.

The Barnes Vor-Tex 120 gr. lead free ammo in 7mm-08 has been on backorder since last summer. Midway finally came through for a couple boxes.


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[00tec]

I bought 7 c4 80% lowers and a polymer80 g17. I'm an idiot. I know it

[3beansalad]

Another stock imagehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220412/9b4e70f5fc26cc6ef820cd0ca4c9de65.jpg

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[Great-Kazoo]

I bought 7 c4 80% lowers and a polymer80 g17. I'm an idiot. I know it

I've been siting on a few 80% units for a few years. Be curious what the market does, even though i'm keeping them.

Was going to show a nephew how to do one, while here. Give it to him for a bday present, you made it, you keep it.

[Mtneer]

Started looking at cheap drones but talked myself into this one. Helped that I found a near new kit on Amazon for $450 instead of $600. DJI is basically the Glock of the drone world...gazillion of users and companies offering accessories.

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[bradbn4]

Mini 2 is some good hardware, and I understand why folks like them...but I just don't like the full package that DJI offers.

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I picked up this clone of a TS100(PINECIL) along with a real TS100....

The clone is designed to work with both battery pack + high power USB-C. But...the max battery pack size is the 5 cell version while the real TS100 can work only with battery pack, but can work with 6-cell. The pinecil is a bit cheaper while the TS100 seems to be slightly better build. The soldering irons are designed to run on the commonly available battery packs that are used in drones.

Both soldering irons can use the open source soldering iron firmware and have a very good features. It's portable; so for me, it does not quite feel as good as lets say a Hakko 888D iron.

Link to firmware: https://github.com/Ralim/IronOS

[buffalobo]

Not so much a purchase, as it was a donation from one of our great members. I wanted a wood 795 stock, so I made one out of a donated black 795 stock.

89983That looks great, very well done.

[JohnnyEgo]

https://www.johnnyego.com/dump/dellxps.JPG

Yay.

My old Dell XPS had a motherboard failure about three weeks ago. It was the primary box I used for internet and/or porn consumption, so I felt it's loss keenly. I hate spending money on anything not firearm related, but since it also served as the print server and media server for the rest of the family, and they were not amused by it's absence. Also, since I bought it in 2008, my wife told me to quit complaining and fork over for a new one. I figured since I got 15 years out of the last scratch & dent XPS, I'd replace it with the same thing from the Dell outlet. i7-whatever, 32 GB of RAM, some sort of independent video card, and Windows 11 Pro. The newest flavor of Windows has not been a living nightmare, but I feel like they just moved things at random for no purposes and I hate the consolidated task bar.

But, the porn er... media and print servers are back up, all the family photos are back, and I can reply on the internet in the fashion I am accustomed to again!

[wctriumph]

Made a good trade. Remington 1913 dated May 1916. Seems pretty manly ?

[brutal]

Pretty stabby too.

[SouthPaw]

Scooped up a Keltec RDB20. Comparison next to a 16” Mid-length

https://i.postimg.cc/HWtjQnLR/87-B50-F8-F-348-F-43-BF-933-D-7-E958-DEBD132.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7bfx4x0n)

https://i.postimg.cc/zvpB5tM8/EC6-EF5-F4-C36-B-4023-96-FE-5968-F45-BB64-F.jpg (https://postimg.cc/RJ69LR4D)

[Bailey Guns]

Nice Kel-Tec! I love mine but it ain't as purrty as that one.

[rondog]

Bought this rig last weekend for $500. Uberti Cattleman in .357mag, w/gunbelt. Everything in perfect, new condition! Paid for with money made from selling brass. Yeah baby, just like gathering pop bottles as a kid!

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[Hummer]

Bought this rig last weekend for $500. Uberti Cattleman in .357mag, w/gunbelt. Everything in perfect, new condition! Paid for with money made from selling brass. Yeah baby, just like gathering pop bottles as a kid!

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Cool outfit, a real beauty! You keep having fun with neat guns.

[Hummer]

Needed new cooler pads for one of our Breezair evaporative coolers. I pushed the original pads to 10 years, too long for efficient cooling. Replaced the other unit pads at 8 years. They are projected to last 5-8 years.

This time I opted to try the aftermarket Dial manufacturing brand made in Mexico. Pleasantly surprised these were as good and appear to be better than the OEM Breezair Chillcel pads. $130 for the set of four vs. $313 from the local distributor-dealer protection network. An easy job to install them myself saving another $250. Thanks to Peach Tree Hardware in Grand Junction!

Replacing our old Essick metal box coolers with Breezair coolers was the best investment we ever made on our home. This will be our 11th year of use with the Breezair coolers. I'll get them operating tomorrow as the temp hits 82 in Palisade tomorrow.



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[00tec]

I bought a Towlie towel. If you don't know, you don't know.

I've been waiting since the bogus phone number to get one. I now have the perfect piece of man cave memorabilia for me.

[Bailey Guns]

New cabinets for the kitchen... New countertops (on order) for the kitchen... New walls for the kitchen... New floors for the kitchen (and the rest of the house)... New outlets for the kitchen... New door between the laundry/utility room and kitchen... New dishwasher for the kitchen... New stove (not pictured) for the kitchen... I've been busy with this remodel for the last month and a half. Almost done. Just a little trim left on the cabinets and around the window and door and a little more staining and sealing.

Before...just started tearing stuff out for the floors:
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After...end of the day yesterday. Almost done:
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[StagLefty]

^ nice job !!!! Like the look on the walls.

[colorider]

^^
Looks awesome!. What is interesting to me is that so many people are getting rid of the wood cabinets and replacing them with black or gray. Bailey did the opposite. LOVE the wood look. Much more cozy and home like feeling.

[SouthPaw]

I’m not home builder but something about this didn’t seem right. Our house is only five years old and I found this at the bottom of a shower. I was told it’s likely soap scum but it was nasty.

https://i.postimg.cc/PJbgkQfw/9-D351785-7-A2-A-4-FBC-90-C3-7-F578-DD29-ED5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/YSJZGshF/85-DBA0-FD-864-E-4614-8-CDB-D7-D1-D689-CF09.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y2NZ08k4/337106-F1-A226-4-B11-8107-F6063-DE19353.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SjsDt6nq)

Scraped it all out:
https://i.postimg.cc/g0NrG3J1/723568-EE-9008-4-AEC-80-D3-0-DF15-DFC888-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XZBn8G9g)

Picked up a tube of this and resealed it:
https://i.postimg.cc/9Q1qQ6gx/C84-CDAB3-3-B0-E-44-FD-9074-5-BDA19-E83-D5-E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tsZgrMjP)

https://i.postimg.cc/hvFXYchG/3-F8-AD3-C6-205-A-4456-827-B-E4-AABC34-B0-B4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TL92L8V8)

https://i.postimg.cc/xCNkgcf7/E9017-A51-02-AF-4812-B3-D4-DD38-D4-EBD188.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wyHTjxsc)

[Hummer]

Welcome to home ownership! Maintenance, repair, replacement and remodeling are all part of the joy. For a capable do it yourselfer like you it's simply part of living and it sure beats renting. There's nothing you can't do and you'll do just fine.

Once you get good at it buy another home, rent out the other(s), and start building real wealth.

[Great-Kazoo]

I’m not home builder but something about this didn’t seem right. Our house is only five years old and I found this at the bottom of a shower. I was told it’s likely soap scum but it was nasty.

https://i.postimg.cc/PJbgkQfw/9-D351785-7-A2-A-4-FBC-90-C3-7-F578-DD29-ED5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/YSJZGshF/85-DBA0-FD-864-E-4614-8-CDB-D7-D1-D689-CF09.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y2NZ08k4/337106-F1-A226-4-B11-8107-F6063-DE19353.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SjsDt6nq)

Scraped it all out:
https://i.postimg.cc/g0NrG3J1/723568-EE-9008-4-AEC-80-D3-0-DF15-DFC888-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XZBn8G9g)

Picked up a tube of this and resealed it:
https://i.postimg.cc/9Q1qQ6gx/C84-CDAB3-3-B0-E-44-FD-9074-5-BDA19-E83-D5-E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tsZgrMjP)

https://i.postimg.cc/hvFXYchG/3-F8-AD3-C6-205-A-4456-827-B-E4-AABC34-B0-B4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TL92L8V8)

https://i.postimg.cc/xCNkgcf7/E9017-A51-02-AF-4812-B3-D4-DD38-D4-EBD188.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wyHTjxsc)


Definitely moldy. You bleach the area prior to resealing?

[SouthPaw]

Definitely moldy. You bleach the area prior to resealing?

Before and after. Once removed, it was actually pretty clean behind it.


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[00tec]

I’m not home builder but something about this didn’t seem right. Our house is only five years old and I found this at the bottom of a shower. I was told it’s likely soap scum but it was nasty.

https://i.postimg.cc/PJbgkQfw/9-D351785-7-A2-A-4-FBC-90-C3-7-F578-DD29-ED5.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/YSJZGshF/85-DBA0-FD-864-E-4614-8-CDB-D7-D1-D689-CF09.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y2NZ08k4/337106-F1-A226-4-B11-8107-F6063-DE19353.jpg (https://postimg.cc/SjsDt6nq)

Scraped it all out:
https://i.postimg.cc/g0NrG3J1/723568-EE-9008-4-AEC-80-D3-0-DF15-DFC888-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XZBn8G9g)

Picked up a tube of this and resealed it:
https://i.postimg.cc/9Q1qQ6gx/C84-CDAB3-3-B0-E-44-FD-9074-5-BDA19-E83-D5-E.jpg (https://postimg.cc/tsZgrMjP)

https://i.postimg.cc/hvFXYchG/3-F8-AD3-C6-205-A-4456-827-B-E4-AABC34-B0-B4.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TL92L8V8)

https://i.postimg.cc/xCNkgcf7/E9017-A51-02-AF-4812-B3-D4-DD38-D4-EBD188.jpg (https://postimg.cc/wyHTjxsc)

Someone used the wrong sealant to start with and it got moldy

[SouthPaw]

Someone used the wrong sealant to start with and it got moldy

That was my thoughts as well. Clear, cheap silicone.


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[brutal]

Out of town this week so will pick them up next week.

AAC conversions to HUB. Dead Air Xeno mount adapters installed.


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[00tec]

That was my thoughts as well. Clear, cheap silicone.


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My guess was cheap paintable stuff. Good for certain stuff, not bathrooms. Something like ALEX

[SouthPaw]

Welcome to home ownership! Maintenance, repair, replacement and remodeling are all part of the joy. For a capable do it yourselfer like you it's simply part of living and it sure beats renting. There's nothing you can't do and you'll do just fine.

Once you get good at it buy another home, rent out the other(s), and start building real wealth.

And with the help of YouTube, anything can be done lol!

[DenverGP]

I?m not home builder but something about this didn?t seem right. Our house is only five years old and I found this at the bottom of a shower. I was told it?s likely soap scum but it was nasty.


With a pre-made shower pan, there is meant to be a small "weep hole" along each side of the pan that will allow any moisture that gets thru the tile/grout to drain down into the pan. Same goes if it's just pre-made panels on the walls, still a chance for moisture to get behind, and you want it to drain out. Think your second pic shows one of the notches meant to drain water from sides back into the pan.

[Ah Pook]

Not to totally derail this thread but there is a caulk called Cleanz that will not mold.

I just bought 10 dimmer switches for the new house.

https://cdn-tp3.mozu.com/24645-37138/cms/37138/files/c1028e3f-99aa-4047-b045-c4a75cf96936?quality=60&_mzcb=_1649148331752

[DenverGP]

I just bought 10 dimmer switches for the new house.


I just replaced a bunch of new rocker switches in my new place with these smart dimmer switches:
https://i.imgur.com/gS3tNRG.jpg

And replaced some really cheapo style fan controls with some smart digital versions
old:
https://i.imgur.com/Baaqx8U.png
new:
https://i.imgur.com/SpSsUnt.jpg

Re-wiring made easier by using these Wago 221 "lever wire nuts":
https://i.imgur.com/Nz8sb4r.jpg

These made it easier to keep the wires clean and neat, and made more space in the boxes, which was needed cause all these "smart" switches are extra deep.
Biggest benefit of these was when joining in stranded wires (that were internally attached on the new switches) to the exisiting solid copper. Every existing fan switch had the stranded wires, and in every case, the solid wire was untwisted with the stranded just wrapped around it in the wire nut. New connection with the wago is much more secure.

My brother does lots of electronics testing work, took a couple to work with him, ran 1500 watts thru them and measured with a thermal camera. The connector got no hotter than the wire itself.


Installed a few of these as well at the kitchen island:
https://i.imgur.com/Ua8K4Ep.jpg

[brutal]

https://i.imgur.com/d7eCDWp.jpg

[Bailey Guns]

Welcome to home ownership! Maintenance, repair, replacement and remodeling are all part of the joy. For a capable do it yourselfer like you it's simply part of living and it sure beats renting. There's nothing you can't do and you'll do just fine.

Once you get good at it buy another home, rent out the other(s), and start building real wealth.



And with the help of YouTube, anything can be done lol!


It's been a challenge for me but it's been rewarding to see the progress. I'm getting tired of washing dishes in the bathroom sink, though. I'll be glad when the countertops are done.




Looks awesome!. What is interesting to me is that so many people are getting rid of the wood cabinets and replacing them with black or gray. Bailey did the opposite. LOVE the wood look. Much more cozy and home like feeling.

Neither of us like the modern grays and neutral colors. It may not be the norm but, like you, we really enjoy the look of the wood. It just feels warmer and more homey than the newer schemes. We're even gonna trim out all the windows and doors in a darker-stained pine.

[Gman]

Neither of us like the modern grays and neutral colors. It may not be the norm but, like you, we really enjoy the look of the wood. It just feels warmer and more homey than the newer schemes. We're even gonna trim out all the windows and doors in a darker-stained pine.
Yeah, I know about doing dishes in the bathroom sink. Kitchen remodels aren't much fun.

We also like the character of natural wood. We went with rustic hickory cabinets that have natural character in the wood. We've had nothing but compliments on them. They were built by a company in Oregon named Kemper. https://www.kempercabinets.com/

90151

[Bailey Guns]

Hickory is gorgeous. We had hickory cabinets in the Idaho house kitchen and bathrooms. Might've been from the same cabinet company...

90153

[thedave1164]

curbside score

has some propane still :)

[thedave1164]

curbside score

has some propane still :)

#60 of LP :)

[BladesNBarrels]

60 # of LP :)

Just abandoned at the curb?

[thedave1164]

Just abandoned at the curb?

Yep, with a sign that said “ FREE”

I know the neighbor, she came out and told me “thanks” for hauling it away.

She is getting rid of her husbands stuff, said she would let me know what else there is after the 4th :)

[BladesNBarrels]

Yep, with a sign that said “ FREE”

I know the neighbor, she came out and told me “thanks” for hauling it away.

She is getting rid of her husbands stuff, said she would let me know what else there is after the 4th :)

That sounds ominous

Reminds me of the urban myth when a woman sold her cheating husband's Corvette for pennies on the dollar.

[Ah Pook]

Those 100 pounders are fun to lug around.

What is the mfg date on the collar?

[thedave1164]

That sounds ominous

Reminds me of the urban myth when a woman sold her cheating husband's Corvette for pennies on the dollar.

never under estimate a womans scorn.

She was saying something about a pool table and poker table, I have played at the poker table.

I don't know why the husband went to jail, but the divorce was just finalized and she got everything but 50% of the equity in the house, and she doesn't want to deal with his stuff.

[thedave1164]

Those 100 pounders are fun to lug around.

What is the mfg date on the collar?

99, it will pass reinspect, it is excellent condition, and no OPD valve required as it is larger than 40lb

[LX470]

I just replaced a bunch of new rocker switches in my new place with these smart dimmer switches:
https://i.imgur.com/gS3tNRG.jpg

And replaced some really cheapo style fan controls with some smart digital versions
old:
https://i.imgur.com/Baaqx8U.png
new:
https://i.imgur.com/SpSsUnt.jpg

Re-wiring made easier by using these Wago 221 "lever wire nuts":
https://i.imgur.com/Nz8sb4r.jpg

These made it easier to keep the wires clean and neat, and made more space in the boxes, which was needed cause all these "smart" switches are extra deep.
Biggest benefit of these was when joining in stranded wires (that were internally attached on the new switches) to the exisiting solid copper. Every existing fan switch had the stranded wires, and in every case, the solid wire was untwisted with the stranded just wrapped around it in the wire nut. New connection with the wago is much more secure.

My brother does lots of electronics testing work, took a couple to work with him, ran 1500 watts thru them and measured with a thermal camera. The connector got no hotter than the wire itself.


Installed a few of these as well at the kitchen island:
https://i.imgur.com/Ua8K4Ep.jpg

I recently did some re-wiring with the Wago nuts. Good stuff and very neat.

[Bailey Guns]

Thanks to a member on the OK Shooters Forum... Couple of new Colt uppers.

90200

[Eric P]

90306

Impreza to WRX...

[00tec]

90307

[kwando]

90307

That’s what I need. You going with spare tire delete and mounting it where the spare tire goes?

[00tec]

That’s what I need. You going with spare tire delete and mounting it where the spare tire goes?

Above the driveshaft. These aren't huge bells, and I have stock-ish tire size, prefer to keep the spare.
That was the best deal I could find. 200psi, 1/2" feed line, 5 gallons. I hoped to find better bells, but the ones I wanted were OOS

[rondog]

Grabbed this a couple weeks ago - an Uberti Cattleman in .357 mag., with the holster rig (which won't fit my fat ass, of course), for $500. Pistol is flawless, and rig is unused. Couldn't pass it up, paid for with brass money!

90308

[ray1970]

90307

So, my first guess is it?s going blast Dixie.

But, I could see you doing the la cucaracha song too.

[00tec]

So, my first guess is it?s going blast Dixie.

But, I could see you doing the la cucaracha song too.

Dats racist

[ray1970]

Dats racist

Only if you drive up and down south Federal blasting it from that redneck Ford of yours.

[00tec]

Only if you drive up and down south Federal blasting it from that redneck Ford of yours.

Hey, my Ford is actually a bit cheddar with the 22's and all.

[newracer]

90307

What manufacturer? I am looking to get a set for my RV.

[00tec]

Viking

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S4BNLTW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_2ACQAD2EE97FDW8Y7W5M

[Bailey Guns]

New wall-hanger shotgun and mounting brackets for my new wall...


90309

[thedave1164]

Those who know will know

90310
90311
90312
90313

[ray1970]

Those who know will know



Looks like something for large fasteners in awkward, small spaces.

Can we just affectionately call it a knuckle buster?

[Great-Kazoo]

Looks like something for large fasteners in awkward, small spaces.

Can we just affectionately call it a knuckle buster?

Or maybe it identifies as a 1/2" drive flexible ratchet, from matco.

[00tec]

This came in today, probably a little overkill

90318

[buffalobo]

"Overkill is our gig"
-friendly neighborhood redneck[Beer]

[thedave1164]

Or maybe it identifies as a 1/2" drive flexible ratchet, from matco.

3/8 in a Matco 1/4 locking flex head :)

[brutal]

Thread adapter for my 1911-22.

After farting around getting one ebay POS that wouldn't thread into the silencer and had a crap finish (sent back), and getting another with a taper that ended up not fitting the ill-machined factory barrel bushing I didn't inspect well, I spent more than I planned to just do it right the first time.

https://i.imgur.com/CibLRtf.jpg

[Hummer]

90332

[William]

Protecting a rather large crew I guess :)

[buffalobo]

Mrs bo lobbied for cordless self propelled to replace worn out cheapo gas push mower. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220523/487969cc0f29e691b6ac694c9dfbc9a8.jpg

[Great-Kazoo]

Mrs bo lobbied for cordless self propelled to replace worn out cheapo gas push mower. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220523/487969cc0f29e691b6ac694c9dfbc9a8.jpg

GOD IN HEAVEN, MAN. You purchased the tesla of mowers.

[buffalobo]

Just the batteries that came with it would cost more than the mower if purchased separately. Even if it turns out to be a dog and she wants gas back I'm still ahead on batteries. Batteries I use every day.

[TEAMRICO]

What? No 37 volts?

[TEAMRICO]

90487

New place in Fountain called Swanny’s Guns and Gear.
Been wanting one and the price was cheaper than anywhere I have seen.

[Great-Kazoo]

90487

New place in Fountain called Swanny’s Guns and Gear.
Been wanting one and the price was cheaper than anywhere I have seen.

Looks like one of the KE Arms lowers. Very happy with the one i picked up, especially with a .625 bbl on it.

[earplug]

I checked out Swanny's shop. Many things not seen in other stores and he has some interesting stuff. He's between Big'O and O'Rielliy's. I think the old Radio Shack store.

[TEAMRICO]

He is gonna have a coffee shop and on site Gunsmithing and something else I can’t recall.

He even stayed open past closing to get my BGC cleared.

A shop only minutes from the house……..that’s a dangerous thing for my wallet!

Beards not required but highly recommended.

[SouthPaw]

Another AR9. QC10 lower.

https://i.postimg.cc/bNGPnJCX/EBD09-A20-1190-47-F6-B54-A-7440-DABD8625.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[brutal]

Another AR9. QC10 lower.

https://i.postimg.cc/bNGPnJCX/EBD09-A20-1190-47-F6-B54-A-7440-DABD8625.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

I have that can (Octane 9) and just ran it on my Sig P226 yesterday with 115gn RN target loads. Not quiet.

I need to get some subs, what are you running?

[SouthPaw]

I have that can (Octane 9) and just ran it on my Sig P226 yesterday with 115gn RN target loads. Not quiet.

I need to get some subs, what are you running?

147gr subs, works like a champ.


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[SideShow Bob]

Beards not required but highly recommended.

Neck beards ?………….. [Tooth]

Guess I’ll have to pay better attention when I’m down in that area again……

[Squeeze]

2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT. This thing has 4,750 original miles on it along with every upgrade possible.

[00tec]

Sending a little money off to get dibs on one of these on Monday. Ours will be different colors though.

90566

[Bailey Guns]

Nice place! Where is it?

[Bailey Guns]

2016 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT. This thing has 4,750 original miles on it along with every upgrade possible.

That's a good lookin' bike!

[00tec]

Nice place! Where is it?

Bryan, TX
3/2 with an additional flex space that can be an office or bedroom. 1780ish Sq ft.
Was aiming for Caldwell, but this just pans out better. Will make for a great Airbnb in a few years when we get land and start the barndominium build.

[Bailey Guns]

^^ Nice! Good luck with the move and future plans.

[Squeeze]

That's a good lookin' bike!

Thank you sir! It literally is the nicest bike I've ever owned. Rides like it's on air. Gonna upgrade to a better seat, but other than that, it's perfect.

[JohnnyEgo]

Hard to photograph, but just got a new furnace and AC courtesy of Bryjcom and Valley Heating & Air:

http://www.johnnyego.com/dump/trane01.JPG

[lex137]

Updated the crye air frame with new rails, unity mount, opscore arms, and opscore amps
90613

[SouthPaw]

New CCW rig

https://i.postimg.cc/MHvJ5yVs/2-C03-BDE4-DAF1-4-AC9-A919-A645-D2-AADCCE.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZvtQKvf3)

https://i.postimg.cc/zDcrBcY4/BB25-F3-A3-1-DF6-41-AB-A105-660-D766-F85-F3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Erni]

New CCW rig

https://i.postimg.cc/MHvJ5yVs/2-C03-BDE4-DAF1-4-AC9-A919-A645-D2-AADCCE.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZvtQKvf3)

https://i.postimg.cc/zDcrBcY4/BB25-F3-A3-1-DF6-41-AB-A105-660-D766-F85-F3.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Han Solo shot first!


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[SouthPaw]

Han Solo shot first!


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I’ve got a couple for the bat mobile too

https://i.postimg.cc/h4zTjsyh/C6-C65-C3-D-D870-47-D9-92-C9-538693-A95-F48.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Erni]

I?ve got a couple for the bat mobile too

https://i.postimg.cc/h4zTjsyh/C6-C65-C3-D-D870-47-D9-92-C9-538693-A95-F48.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Never Rub Another Man's Rhubarb.


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[Bailey Guns]

Oh, hell... I saw the bottle of Bulleit and didn't even notice the cool gat.

[Bailey Guns]

90659

[Skully]

90659


So you were told to go pick up a new "mower" and this is what you came back with?

[Coffee]

[Bailey Guns]

Well... It's a pretty good mower!


90670

[StagLefty]

Well... It's a pretty good mower!


90670

Finally got a letter from the HOA ? [Sarcasm2]

[Bailey Guns]

Finally got a letter from the HOA ? [Sarcasm2]

[ROFL1]

I asked the neighbor if the county maintained the right of ways along the ditch and he said, "What do you mean?" I said does the county mow along the road? I think he's still laughing at me...

I have about 12 acres in hay that needs to be cut 2 or 3 times a year. I can't afford a baler, but at least I can cut and just pay to have it baled. Definitely adds to the bottom line when I sell it.

[buffalobo]

Just in case might want to DIY bale your own.

We have come across some used units a few times that almost triggered road trips to purchase.

https://tractortoolsdirect.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqauVBhBGEiwAXOepkTm7n5dZL1eRCPI2z2c pyPKybd6sPGPuYJ4G0x2N2KS311XoDXdEyRoCCT0QAvD_BwE

[Bailey Guns]

^^ That little baler is pretty cool.

We got 37 large round bales today out of this cutting.

[Bailey Guns]

Little bit of Colt love...


90704

90705

[battlemidget]

Updated the crye air frame with new rails, unity mount, opscore arms, and opscore amps


That's a nice lid.

[JohnnyEgo]

You have excellent taste, Cameron!

On a different note, like Bailey, I needed to cut the grass, but unlike Bailey, I only had $12 to spend. So instead of a tractor I bought a flap disk wheel and one of those blade balancer doohickeys and tried my hand at lawnmower blade sharpening.

Before:
http://www.johnnyego.com/wood/tools/lawnmowersharpen/lawnmowerblades02.JPG

After:
http://www.johnnyego.com/wood/tools/lawnmowersharpen/lawnmowerblades05.JPG

There is a limit to what sharpening can do. Good news is these were actually some junky old blades I kept around for practice. I had some equally dull, but far less ratty blades on the mower, and they sharpened right up.
http://www.johnnyego.com/wood/tools/lawnmowersharpen/lawnmowerblades03.JPG

http://www.johnnyego.com/wood/tools/lawnmowersharpen/lawnmowerblades04.JPG

Sharp enough to cleanly cut through two folds of shop towel with minimal effort.

I have no idea if it really makes that much of a difference or not, but I feel like it does. Mower seemed to plow through the three-week old jungle in the back yard without bogging down, and the deck was surprisingly clean.

[Erni]

That?s the thing. A sharp blade makes cutting go faster.

[Bailey Guns]

On a different note, like Bailey, I needed to cut the grass, but unlike Bailey, I only had $12 to spend. So instead of a tractor I bought a flap disk wheel and one of those blade balancer doohickeys and tried my hand at lawnmower blade sharpening.

Well...a tractor is WAY more fun...

[00tec]

Sending a little money off to get dibs on one of these on Monday. Ours will be different colors though.

90566

That didn't age well.

Didn't work out due to scheduling, so I signed up to buy a bigger one. White exterior with black trim.

Who wants to come over and drink kool-aid? I feel like that's the thing to do.

[fitz19d]

Dog count? Great Pyrenese practically free out here it seems like. Had him about a month putting him about 4 months old I think. Should be 35-40lbs based on his last weigh a week before, gaining rapid on our "small" 65lb dog.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlqximenQaI

[zteknik]

Decided to replace my Dremel. Pawn shop find, now to find the pedal.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220704/6070d5941ba85c10bb37df47a04282a2.jpg

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[O2HeN2]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220704/6070d5941ba85c10bb37df47a04282a2.jpg

https://static.displate.com/280x392/displate/2022-05-21/f5fdab14be4733c465f4f977b60d8120_f838f71120d7b09b6 63ab00a3ea56408.jpg

$1000/hour if you worked it WITH A DREMEL first. :)

O2

[zteknik]

https://static.displate.com/280x392/displate/2022-05-21/f5fdab14be4733c465f4f977b60d8120_f838f71120d7b09b6 63ab00a3ea56408.jpg

$1000/hour if you worked it WITH A DREMEL first. :)

O2

[LOL]
Did some of my best butchery, I mean conversions with a Dremel. BBQ paint works wonders on hiding stuff!

[00tec]

I has joined the nerds, just so I can work through our move. Will likely live in the camper for several weeks90857

[buffalobo]

New lunch box.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220704/cf18e42c8245dc3c4fe2d7a5e5a4a0c8.jpg

[00tec]

Oops

[buffalobo]

Pencil neck Geek fits better.

[fj605]

90862

Just picked up this little slice of Wyoming heaven. The wife has grid paper and she's going to town on house plans.

[William]

Just picked up this little slice of Wyoming heaven. The wife has grid paper and she's going to town on house plans.

Very nice!

[bradbn4]

> Just picked up this little slice of Wyoming heaven. The wife has grid paper and she's going to town on house plans.

The land looks real good; better than most I have seen for sale in Wyoming.

[fj605]

WHERE??? Just an approximate area would be nice, since Im trying to figure out where is green right now.

Powell. Glendo is higher than I've seen in years. Boysen reservoir is the highest I've ever seen it. It was pretty green the entire drive.

[fitz19d]

Loving Oklahoma even despite an unseasonably hot summer that has the locals bitching as well. (Average 98 with some 102 days for last 2-3 weeks and no end in sight, I suspect I'm going to lose a lot of grass, and 5 acres a bit much to irrigate with a hose)

But loving the local folks, customer service/helpfullness etc. Local grocery a bit more expensive on some things, can always hold my nose and go to walmart. Good thing about grass not growing is my mower that may or may not show up this year at the dealer isn't needed at the moment.


Posted my new pup whos up about 20 lbs in a month, very smart and therefore stubborn. Got the first of our livestock, 3 cute pain in the ass goats that already climb on me after food and nibble everything and a miniature donk who's crying a lot from seperation from his parents, and just wants nothing but to stand leaning against you. Freely can touch him all over, he's great when I usually hate like horses.

90894

https://youtu.be/dEmDkM6H3I8 Day one vid when they were all skittish still.

And pups getting their fight on.

https://youtu.be/ZlqximenQaI

[00tec]

That didn't age well.

Didn't work out due to scheduling, so I signed up to buy a bigger one. White exterior with black trim.

Who wants to come over and drink kool-aid? I feel like that's the thing to do.

Well, that didn't age well either. Contract came in and the HOA had ALL the catch-alls. Nope, walk away.
This shit blows

[Bailey Guns]

Found 2500+ rounds of .22LR the wife had stashed in her CONEX. She needed something to shoot it up with:


90899

[TEAMRICO]

Get a dedicated .22lr barrel for best results.
I made a dedicated upper and it is a tack driver at 100 yards.
Fun and cheap to shoot!

[O2HeN2]

Found 2500+ rounds of .22LR the wife had stashed in her CONEX. She needed something to shoot it up with:

90899
To really use her ammo you'll need the debounce and trip parts and a firearm with a stamp... :)

https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-7ngaea0tdq/products/869/images/931/22BA64D__63611.1609974146.1280.1280.jpg?c=1

O2

Ps. I'll second the poster that said you should get a dedicated upper and a barrel with the correct twist rate.

[Bailey Guns]

I have a dedicated upper. She wants the conversion for her AR. She don't care about twist rates...

[SAnd]

Found 2500+ rounds of .22LR the wife had stashed in her CONEX. She needed something to shoot it up with:


90899

https://arcatch22.com/products/catch22-v2-bolt-catch
Drop on / clip on last round bolt catch. Kinda pricy but I am realy happy with mine

[KevDen2005]

Found 2500+ rounds of .22LR the wife had stashed in her CONEX. She needed something to shoot it up with:


90899

I have one and I love it. It is a ton of fun. I use a budget AR mostly with it.

[buffalobo]

I have one and I love it. It is a ton of fun. I use a budget AR mostly with it.Me too.

The minions too and they ain't burning $.50/rnd ammo.

[Ah Pook]

^^ That little baler is pretty cool.

We got 37 large round bales today out of this cutting.

Send us pics of your bailing exploits.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p71Lg5c83bc

[TEAMRICO]

Me too.

The minions too and they ain't burning $.50/rnd ammo.

$.50 a round???
Where you shopping!?
We wanna know!

[buffalobo]

$.50 a round???
Where you shopping!?
We wanna know!Shooting the AR with the conversion kit means they aren't burning 556/223.

https://ammoseek.com/ammo/5.56x45mm-nato

No shopping for me at those prices. Let the minions burn the nickel a round stuff.

[TEAMRICO]

I know, I want that 50 cent .223 ammo!! Hahahaha

[buffalobo]

I know, I want that 50 cent .223 ammo!! Hahahaha

I ain't buying til < .$40/rnd. I'll buy another Dillon and hassle with finding SRP.

[Squeeze]

I have that same kit in an AR pistol. It is an absolute blast to shoot!


Found 2500+ rounds of .22LR the wife had stashed in her CONEX. She needed something to shoot it up with:


90899

[bradbn4]

Old TV decided to no longer want to turn on; the fix on it is prob 20 dollar part with 200 dollar repair bill (if I am lucky).

TV died, bought nice stand for new TV, got the crud - toast for about 6 days...then it rained, and rained....I was about to pickup a nice 58" TV to replace my old Sony one....then I eyeballed a nice 50" TV that had a fantastic display.

For over $200 dollars less

9093090944

The new TV stand I think; well - it is my new TV stand; just not sure if I will use that with the new TV.

[00tec]

Old TV decided to no longer want to turn on; the fix on it is prob 20 dollar part with 200 dollar repair bill (if I am lucky).

TV died, bought nice stand for new TV, got the crud - toast for about 6 days...then it rained, and rained....I was about to pickup a nice 58" TV to replace my old Sony one....then I eyeballed a nice 50" TV that had a fantastic display.

For over $200 dollars less

9093090944

The new TV stand I think; well - it is my new TV stand; just not sure if I will use that with the new TV.

I'm a tv hoarder. I have enough that I have spares for some stupid reason. I have one that no "professional" will fix, but we're gonna send it. ($1800 TV with 1 led in the backlight out).
Gonna drink some beers and attack it like a true redneck, with fishing line.

My bird even has her own tv

[DenverGP]

I want to put together a 22LR ar, was planning to use this kit, plus build an upper with an actual 22LR barrel... is this a good plan? Any suggestions on a cheap decent barrel for the purpose?
Or should I just use a standard ar barrel?


Found 2500+ rounds of .22LR the wife had stashed in her CONEX. She needed something to shoot it up with:
90948

[Bailey Guns]

I've never looked for .22 barrels for an AR to be honest. I don't have any advice for you.

I got this for my wife because she built and 80% poly receiver and just wanted this to play around with. I have a dedicated CMMG upper on an AR lower that works just great.

If it were me, right now, I'd probably just buy a new S&W .22 rifle or something similar. Palmetto has the S&W .22 rifle w/3 mags and a case for $419 right now...assuming you're still in TX.

[Great-Kazoo]

I want to put together a 22LR ar, was planning to use this kit, plus build an upper with an actual 22LR barrel... is this a good plan? Any suggestions on a cheap decent barrel for the purpose?
Or should I just use a standard ar barrel?

Green mtn barrels.

I used a standard ( 1:12) AR bbl, that was cut down and repurposed in to a 6" 22 pistol.

[TEAMRICO]

I tried the standard AR barrel but the accuracy was not good. Fine if you just want to throw bullets in the targets direction and kick up dust.
I used it for Scouting bit was frustrating for the Scouts when they could not hit the targets consistently.
I did find a AR-22 barrel with a 1/12 twist rate and included the feed ramp adapter.
What a difference that made!!! I was shooting rounds into the same hole at 50 yards and hit after hit on 6 inch plates at 100 yards.
I would build the dedicated upper. To me it was worth it.

[DenverGP]

I tried the standard AR barrel but the accuracy was not good. Fine if you just want to throw bullets in the targets direction and kick up dust.
I used it for Scouting bit was frustrating for the Scouts when they could not hit the targets consistently.
I did find a AR-22 barrel with a 1/12 twist rate and included the feed ramp adapter.
What a difference that made!!! I was shooting rounds into the same hole at 50 yards and hit after hit on 6 inch plates at 100 yards.
I would build the dedicated upper. To me it was worth it.

Definitely what I was looking for... Did that still use the CMMG BCG/Mags, or some other setup?

[TEAMRICO]

CMMG BCG and mags but he barrel will need the collar replacement the replaces the .223 shaped casing.
The better the ammo the better the performance.

[SouthPaw]

Finally, after all these years, I was able to get one my bucket list guns, an MP5. Also picked up a couple others as well. Hot rod 43x and a Canik Rival.

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[AirbornePathogen]

I just did a thing I've been waiting months for. Got myself a brand spankin' new Chevy Colorado. Been a long time since I've owned a pickup. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220719/cfbb6a8fc7e8672b86a52d5a9d44fd95.jpg


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[eddiememphis]

I just did a thing I've been waiting months for. Got myself a brand spankin' new Chevy Colorado. Been a long time since I've owned a pickup.

Sweet. I've been drooling on a new Tacoma for a while. Very close to saying f it and pulling the trigger.

[WETWRKS]

Finally, after all these years, I was able to get one my bucket list guns, an MP5. Also picked up a couple others as well. Hot rod 43x and a Canik Rival.

https://i.postimg.cc/Rh1XC0nT/test.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

https://i.postimg.cc/jdKMgyG3/test2.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Who made it? I have one of the zenith guns. I wanted one with the tri lug but none were available at the time so I took what I could get. I bought a separate lower and put a binary in it for ease of changing back and forth as necessary.

90962

[SouthPaw]

Who made it? I have one of the zenith guns. I wanted one with the tri lug but none were available at the time so I took what I could get. I bought a separate lower and put a binary in it for ease of changing back and forth as necessary.

90962

Very nice! Mine is a CAI/MKE import. I'm glad I waited for a tri lug and threaded barrel because this should be fun suppressed.

[Doc45]

I just did a thing I've been waiting months for. Got myself a brand spankin' new Chevy Colorado. Been a long time since I've owned a pickup. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220719/cfbb6a8fc7e8672b86a52d5a9d44fd95.jpg


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Now you need a pink carnation and drive it to the levee! Hey, 50 years since an amazing song came out! LOL

Seriously though nice truck, congrats!

[00tec]

I'm pretty satisfied with my space internet, but I have to officially hard test it this week. Hopefully it comes through, otherwisre other ghett stuff comes into play

[00tec]

Jesus fucking christ, I cannot say ghetto

You should get it, but the system doesnt

[Gman]

My boss uses Starlink from his RV parked on his property in remote Idaho. Actually, he and his wife work remotely using it at the same time.

[Duman]

My boss uses Starlink from his RV parked on his property in remote Idaho. Actually, he and his wife work remotely using it at the same time.

What does it cost to use Starlink?

[00tec]

What does it cost to use Starlink?

$115 for a permanant address
$135 for rv/mobility (does not include in-motion service. While it may work, it voids warranties)

And $673 for the hardware, there about

[buffalobo]

Killer deal on new job site table saw and stand. Regular $550-600, caught it on sale $360.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220722/1ed9d3a323d5919c93e648de78369b5d.jpg

Reba got a new ice cream maker, now she can make a gallon at a time.


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[Great-Kazoo]

$115 for a permanant address
$135 for rv/mobility (does not include in-motion service. While it may work, it voids warranties)

And $673 for the hardware, there about



Monthly??

[Gman]

Reba got a new ice cream maker, now she can make a gallon at a time.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220722/2ed4494734c5595dfcffa3a5aff555c4.jpg
What flavor ice cream does Reba usually make?

[00tec]

Monthly??

Hardware is one time. $115/$135 monthly depending on tier

[buffalobo]

What flavor ice cream does Reba usually make?Usually vanilla but her favorite is vanilla pecan praline.

[TEAMRICO]

90994

They come in white as well.

[Eric P]

On a road trip to indycar races in Iowa and Indianapolis, stopped at a Scheels to see what the hype is about. Springfield Hellion. Scheels in Omaha kept the Pmag though.
90995

[3beansalad]

A few ounces added to the stackhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220723/c65e71616a6f6831e089270054ffb356.jpg

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[eddiememphis]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-zZBWZ22/0/5a0764e2/M/IMG_2025-M.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-5s5c8dr/0/6d5178d9/S/IMG_2026-S.jpg

Reference material for taking ICC R5 Certification tests.

Also, if the .357 fails me, I can bonk an intruder on the head with it.

[Duman]

Reference material for taking ICC R5 Certification tests.

Also, if the .357 fails me, I can bonk an intruder on the head with it.

Good luck on the test.

[brutal]

https://i.imgur.com/E9iaBdn.png

[morelia]

91011 got new dynamic performance trigger for the q5, just gotta ditch the magwell and get some brass grips and it's carry optics time

[arbol]

Nice, you have Day and Night time covered. :)

[JohnnyEgo]

Picked these babies up from that apex of cultural achievement, per my son, of the Nintendo New York Headquarters in Rockefeller Center:

https://www.johnnyego.com/photography/vincent/2022/summervacation/pikachu.JPG

[eddiememphis]

Good luck on the test.

Thanks.

It's 4 tests, each one $240. I hope it's worth it...

[encorehunter]

91042

Florida vacation for the family. It is the first time they have ever seen the ocean.

[BladesNBarrels]

Uh Oh!
How do you get them back on the farm, once they've seen the ocean?

https://i.imgur.com/4aTa39t.jpg

[ray1970]

Uh Oh!
How do you get them back on the farm, once they've seen the ocean?

https://i.imgur.com/4aTa39t.jpg

You don?t. You leave them on the shore, return to the farm, and just start over.

[encorehunter]

91043

How could they forget about this?

They have mentioned buying a place down here.

[Bailey Guns]

91054

[Bailey Guns]

I installed this K9 Autonomous Ingress/Egress System today, too...

91057

[Gman]

Nice!

[Doc45]

Being a 1911 addict I just couldn't pass up this used Ronin 9mm. Out the door for $704 including 3 mags (1 Springfield, 2 Wilson one of which is new in the package), taxes/cbi. Hitting the range later today to see how it does. Can't wait.

https://i.postimg.cc/zfRCfx4Z/842D0658-0A6D-47D0-84DB-84A601643DC7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qt4hbxkj)

[Bailey Guns]

Picked this up from a guy in Tulsa:

91085

91086

[Mercula]

That’s cool as hell.

[SideShow Bob]

Hey Bailey,
Have you shot the conversion yet ?

[Bailey Guns]

Hey Bailey,
Have you shot the conversion yet ?

No... I'm not sure I'm gonna shoot this one. I have a couple of CMMG conversions I use quite often. They work great. I got the Colt conversion because I'm a bit of a Colt fanboy.

[00tec]

Let someone use my camper for a bit. Both sinks ended up cracked. Bathroom sink stayed the same model, but upgraded the kitchen sink significantly, IMO

https://i.ibb.co/qCsz4Vy/20220804-193755.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/QvCn3pQ/20220804-193806.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/rHqxLCF/20220804-203221.jpg

[Zundfolge]

Well this has been a series of purchases over the last few months, but its finally all together (picked up the Romeo 5 this AM). Sort of my WWSD tribute.

KE Arms KP15 lower
Vltor slab side upper (it's FDE because I got it on sale real cheap and that was my only option)
Faxon Pencil Barrel
Odin Works Ragna handguard
Timney Trigger
SOLGW BCG
SIG Romeo 5 and Magpul MBUIs



I actually wanted a lever action carbine, but then Biden "won" and I was forced to do this instead [ROFL1]

91133
As pictured (including loaded mag and optics) 6lb 13oz and I'm probably in it for around $650-700 (I got real lucky on some of the parts ... and the handguard was a gift).

[TEAMRICO]

I actually like the KP-15 lower.

[Bailey Guns]

An impulse buy and one I planned...

91189

91190

[Doc45]

An impulse buy and one I planned...

91189

91190

Nice! I picked up an M17 the end of June after shooting the deployment marked model my older son got from Sig for his latest, and hopefully last, deployment of his career. I love it! It's the only striker fired pistol I now own, sold everything else off. It's incredibly easy to shoot, damn accurate and just a lot of fun. Enjoy!

[Bailey Guns]

Note... These make horrible pudding.

91194

[Bailey Guns]

Nice! I picked up an M17 the end of June after shooting the deployment marked model my older son got from Sig for his latest, and hopefully last, deployment of his career. I love it! It's the only striker fired pistol I now own, sold everything else off. It's incredibly easy to shoot, damn accurate and just a lot of fun. Enjoy!

I ordered the M17 because it just sounded like a good idea...mil issue handgun and all that. I've never fired or even handled one of the newer generation Sig striker fired guns. Picked this one up yesterday at the BX at Tinker AFB and brought it home. Haven't shot it but fondled it quite a bit. I don't like it. I think it has a lousy trigger, I don't care for the sights and it's almost as if the Sig engineers went out of their way to put that little thumb safety lever in the most uncomfortable place possible. I've already got it up for sale/trade on the forum down here.

The Colt A2 Gov't Carbine on the other hand...

ETA: I mentioned to my kid (the JTAC up in Alaska) that I was getting one. They were just issued the M18 earlier this year. His first words were, "Whatever you do don't get one with the stupid thumb safety."

[XXFattyHunterXX]

I ordered the M17 because it just sounded like a good idea...mil issue handgun and all that. I've never fired or even handled one of the newer generation Sig striker fired guns. Picked this one up yesterday at the BX at Tinker AFB and brought it home. Haven't shot it but fondled it quite a bit. I don't like it. I think it has a lousy trigger, I don't care for the sights and it's almost as if the Sig engineers went out of their way to put that little thumb safety lever in the most uncomfortable place possible. I've already got it up for sale/trade on the forum down here.

The Colt A2 Gov't Carbine on the other hand...

ETA: I mentioned to my kid (the JTAC up in Alaska) that I was getting one. They were just issued the M18 earlier this year. His first words were, "Whatever you do don't get one with the stupid thumb safety."

I have an m17 and m18, i removed the safety immediately, $20 well spent.

[Doc45]

My M17 has been outstanding. My older son was issued the pistol prior to his deployment March of '21. They were offered specially marked pistols as a deployment pistol when he came home a few months ago from Sig. I shot it and really liked it. I bought one a couple of weeks later. Shot it side by side with my M&P5" with Apex duty/carry kit and greatly preferred the Sig, sold the Smith. Being an old 1911 guy I like the thumb safety. It's accurate, reilable and fits my hand perfectly. Added a white light for nightstand duty.

https://i.postimg.cc/15KhRKWM/73D895FD-F0F3-47D4-B23C-5D4D5114C999.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9rzNJyHq)

[TEAMRICO]

91227

Found this at an antique store in Florence.
$10, could not pass it up.



Yeah I go antiqueing!
When my wife say I need to drive her!!

[BladesNBarrels]

I did not know Florence had an antique store!
Cool.

After doing a Google Search, I find that Florence has over a dozen antique stores.
Road Trip!

[SideShow Bob]

91227

Found this at an antique store in Florence.
$10, could not pass it up.



Yeah I go antiqueing!
When my wife say I need to drive her!!

Did you inform them that it is a part for an evil AK-1547 and that they were lucky it didn’t kill everyone within a 10 block radius ?

[TEAMRICO]

Did you inform them that it is a part for an evil AK-1547 and that they were lucky it didn’t kill everyone within a 10 block radius ?

I kept my mouth shut to prevent a panic!

[3beansalad]

Impulse buy. Have a 17" Blackstone for the camper... thought a home griddle would be nice as well. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220822/c36fad0e9acf74b5c0ad1bfb3c78c619.jpg

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[encorehunter]

91288

The wife's 2005 gx470 was on its last leg. It has over 200k miles, so it was time for a replacement. This cost the same as a used Rav4, so she got another Lexus. Now to take her 470 to the shop to figure out the electrical problem, then I will have a new toy.

[TEAMRICO]

91345

Craigslist score.
$200 truck topper.

[Bailey Guns]

^^ Nice! I've been watching CL for something like that for my truck for 2 years.

[00tec]

I finally got to see mine.
https://i.ibb.co/WB77KqW/20220821-200713.jpg

[Fromk]

9134891349

I recently got this collaboration between SEI and 2 Feathers Productions and the more I play with it the more I love it. It’s designed to be a front pocket EDC fixed blade. It’s a hefty 3/16th thick 1095 steel and feels pretty great in my opinion. It might occasionally replace my folder while I’m out and about.

[rondog]

I finally got to see mine.
https://i.ibb.co/WB77KqW/20220821-200713.jpg

Awww, you suck! I'd want AT LEAST that much on the house, and about a 40'x60' separate from the house.

[Bailey Guns]

Saw these plastic step-in fence posts at Tractor Supply for $2.19 each and thought they might make a handy, portable target stand. And by-golly, they do!

91352

91353

[brutal]

Got a good discount through a work program and trade for my S3 that isn't holding a charge all day.

91355

[3beansalad]

I ordered one for next day pickup... last Thursday. Still waiting.

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[hurley842002]

9134891349

I recently got this collaboration between SEI and 2 Feathers Productions and the more I play with it the more I love it. It?s designed to be a front pocket EDC fixed blade. It?s a hefty 3/16th thick 1095 steel and feels pretty great in my opinion. It might occasionally replace my folder while I?m out and about.

Nice! Just picked up this MSK from Tops last week, sweet little EDC knife. It?s advertised as a neck knife but those aren?t really my thing, and this guy is a bit heavy for that, so I picked up the same UltiClip shown on yours and this thing is awesome, even in the gym shorts waistband.


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[encorehunter]

A couple things followed me home from the pawn shop today. The Keltec I had been looking for a while. The Swaro ELs happened to be there. 91358

[Bailey Guns]

This thing is awesome!

91361

[Gunner]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220915/f4b9b1aba1292576c5cfb204263f679c.jpg

Decided I wanted a 10mm


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[ChickNorris]

Torn achilles. Might get a second boot just for matches (save me having to clean out the dust) as I can start getting out again, probably. Think they come in od or fde? Giggle

[ray1970]

Torn achilles.

I may regret this, but I?ll bite. How?d you manage to tear your Achilles?

[bradbn4]

I may regret this, but I?ll bite. How?d you manage to tear your Achilles?

With that photo - I expected food, some single malt beverage, and something with bacon...

It might be someone asked / stated that chili should always/never have beans.

The best food is Mac & Cheese from Kraft

And she hurt her foot when it was being removed from something...something...

I would go with a matching cammo style - but that is just my taste.

I hope you get better soon.

[buffalobo]

Yeah, toe pics should also have a nice gun for sale in them too.

Having had a torn achilles, you have my sympathy, nasty injury. Physical therapist is your new best friend and most hated torturer.

Go with the FDE boot, looks better when dusty.

[Gman]

Torn achilles. Might get a second boot just for matches (save me having to clean out the dust) as I can start getting out again, probably. Think they come in od or fde? Giggle
Damn, girl. That's not the type of footwear you tend to buy. [Coffee]

That sucks. Hope you heal up quick!

[brutal]

Kinky.

[SideShow Bob]

I’ve got another one of those if you want to have matching boot/shoes, I know how much it must bug you to not wear matching footwear……….[Tooth]

[brutal]

I’ve got another one of those if you want to have matching boot/shoes, I know how much it must bug you to not wear matching footwear……….[Tooth]

Ask GK.