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Managed to get my trailer brakes (actually a surge brake set-up) finagled out today.  Years of sitting out did a number on the cables, but nothing some PB blaster, a little time, and some judicially applied heat couldn't cure.  I looked around and did find a supplier for such parts, and actually quite reasonable.  A … Continue reading Ol’ Lincoln post

That I'm gonna get more shit DONE. Otherwise,  I could care less about it.  There are arguments for/against and I think its a waste of effort, but I'm just lil'ol me and my opinion means squat. But the "Git'er Dun" has already started. Still need to make the cages for the tanks, getting a pair … Continue reading DST means to me

Earlier this week, Irish posted about this article.  I read it and saw much truth in it.  I've carried a pocket knife for so many years, I feel naked without one.  My daily carry is a swiss army hiker and old timer lockblade, occasionally (more often than not) with a mora fixed blade on my … Continue reading Why so insecure?

Next project? Next phase of America's journey into hell? Next wild 'climate shift '? Who knows.  My next project, that isn't an extension of a project already in progress, is my shop.  A couple of changes will be taking place before that gains much momentum though: ie; a change in employment.  That is currently in … Continue reading So whats next?

And guess what I'm using for all the welding?  Yuppers, a good Ol' Lincoln.  Maybe it won't be a pipeliners rig, but around here, what with farmers, etc, portable is good.  I'm setting it up for my oxy/acetylene tanks and torches as well.  Oxy on its side, but gas upright, and because I know this … Continue reading Makin’ some changes

And be thought a fool, or open your mouth and remove all doubt.  I believe the original goes all the way back to Aesop, but it was one of the firmer lessons beaten into me by my Grandma.  And now it is a pet peeve of mine when reading comments and forums.  My eyes glaze … Continue reading Keep quiet

Finished cleaning the carb and engineering a new choke lever assembly to replace the missing part.  Still need a new choke cable, but can wait for now.  Looked in the tank and it wasn't hateful, some rust nut very minor, no sediment worth worrying about with inline fuel filters. Moment of truth. Held the choke … Continue reading Rods a’burnin’