EDC in DEC

[Barry Rowland]

Day 29: No action for us so far...

[comis]

Thanks comis it does, I like trying to get the odd unusual angle

Until the 15th century, the Portuguese were limited to cabotage navigation with simpler ships with quadrangular sails.
The ship that truly launched the first phase of the Portuguese discoveries along the African coast was the caravel. They were agile and easier to navigate, with a tonnage of 50 to 160 tons and 1 to 3 masts, with lateen triangular sails allowing luffing.
Later, large ships were developed, like the Nau.
 For celestial navigation the Portuguese, like other Europeans, used Arab navigation tools, like the astrolabe and quadrant, which they made easier and simpler. They also created the cross-staff, or cane of Jacob, for measuring at sea the height of the sun and other stars. The Southern Cross become a reference upon arrival at the Southern hemisphere by João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1471, starting the celestial navigation on this constellation. But the results varied throughout the year, which required corrections.

To this the Portuguese used the astronomical tables (Ephemeris), which have experienced a remarkable diffusion in the fifteenth century.
These tables revolutionized navigation, allowing to calculate latitude. The tables of the Almanach Perpetuum, by astronomer Abraham Zacuto, published in Leiria in 1496, were used along with its improved astrolabe, by Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.

In my city there are a functional replica of a portuguese caravel in a park near my home. I see It every day in my way to work.
Years ago the caravel was in the water, but now is in "the dry"(Image removed from quote.)

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That's fascinating.  Whenever I read or hear stories about explorer or navigators back in the days, I have nothing but admiration for these folks.  The adversity and odds they face, yet they set sail or embark on those journeys regardless.  I will read more into this.

[McStitchy]

Day 29
No uses came up for the EDC today, apart from the phone...

[McStitchy]

Until the 15th century, the Portuguese were limited to cabotage navigation with simpler ships with quadrangular sails.
The ship that truly launched the first phase of the Portuguese discoveries along the African coast was the caravel. They were agile and easier to navigate, with a tonnage of 50 to 160 tons and 1 to 3 masts, with lateen triangular sails allowing luffing.
Later, large ships were developed, like the Nau.
 For celestial navigation the Portuguese, like other Europeans, used Arab navigation tools, like the astrolabe and quadrant, which they made easier and simpler. They also created the cross-staff, or cane of Jacob, for measuring at sea the height of the sun and other stars. The Southern Cross become a reference upon arrival at the Southern hemisphere by João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1471, starting the celestial navigation on this constellation. But the results varied throughout the year, which required corrections.

To this the Portuguese used the astronomical tables (Ephemeris), which have experienced a remarkable diffusion in the fifteenth century.
These tables revolutionized navigation, allowing to calculate latitude. The tables of the Almanach Perpetuum, by astronomer Abraham Zacuto, published in Leiria in 1496, were used along with its improved astrolabe, by Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.

In my city there are a functional replica of a portuguese caravel in a park near my home. I see It every day in my way to work.
Years ago the caravel was in the water, but now is in "the dry"(Image removed from quote.)

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Now that's interesting 

[Alan K.]

day 29: breakfast in the office. to be fair this was before the earthquake

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Earthquake??? I hope everyone is ok.  I check this site that happens to be based in Hungary   https://rsoe-edis.org/  to find out what hazards I may face in my day but I missed checking yesterday so I hadn't heard anything.

[Sos24]

Day 29

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Bailout helped with my long awaited parcels.

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One of which is the Lodge cast iron skillet!    Still trying to figure out what I should do next, I think I am going to sand the bottom of it flatter and start coating more layers, and if anyone has any long time experience or tips with it, please do share!

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It wouldn't be a challenge without opening a challenge coconut.  Despite the thin handles of Bailout, it managed the task quite well without breaking the handles when I try to twist open/crack the top off.

No advise on seasoning the skillet although I can see why you would be excited.

Looks like bailout did well with the coconut

day 29: breakfast in the office. to be fair this was before the earthquake

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Earthquake?!?  I hope it wasn’t bad and everyone and thing is ok.

Aside from that, it os amazing how many things the Spirit chisel combo tool is good at.

Day 29: No action for us so far...

The Spydie blends nicely

[Sos24]

Until the 15th century, the Portuguese were limited to cabotage navigation with simpler ships with quadrangular sails.
The ship that truly launched the first phase of the Portuguese discoveries along the African coast was the caravel. They were agile and easier to navigate, with a tonnage of 50 to 160 tons and 1 to 3 masts, with lateen triangular sails allowing luffing.
Later, large ships were developed, like the Nau.
 For celestial navigation the Portuguese, like other Europeans, used Arab navigation tools, like the astrolabe and quadrant, which they made easier and simpler. They also created the cross-staff, or cane of Jacob, for measuring at sea the height of the sun and other stars. The Southern Cross become a reference upon arrival at the Southern hemisphere by João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1471, starting the celestial navigation on this constellation. But the results varied throughout the year, which required corrections.

To this the Portuguese used the astronomical tables (Ephemeris), which have experienced a remarkable diffusion in the fifteenth century.
These tables revolutionized navigation, allowing to calculate latitude. The tables of the Almanach Perpetuum, by astronomer Abraham Zacuto, published in Leiria in 1496, were used along with its improved astrolabe, by Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.

In my city there are a functional replica of a portuguese caravel in a park near my home. I see It every day in my way to work.
Years ago the caravel was in the water, but now is in "the dry"(Image removed from quote.)

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Thanks for sharing.

It is amazing the ingenuity that existed so long ago and how it laid the basis for things still used.  I had to learn celestial navigation in the Navy.  Even though not necessary with GPS, they like to do at least once daily as back-up, more for practice to not lose the skill and knowledge.  It is an interesting and detailed process, that probably isn’t much different just more accurate due to extensive reference tables now available.  Even though GPS is available, there is something amazing about using stars or sun (plus date/time, a sextant and reference tables) to determine your location in the world.

[SteveC]

 

[comis]

No advise on seasoning the skillet although I can see why you would be excited.

Looks like bailout did well with the coconut
Earthquake?!?  I hope it wasn’t bad and everyone and thing is ok.

Aside from that, it os amazing how many things the Spirit chisel combo tool is good at.
The Spydie blends nicely

day 29: breakfast in the office. to be fair this was before the earthquake

2020-12-29_09-51-37

I must have missed your post last time I read--I just saw it on the news, hope everything is ok!

[SurgeUk]

Thanks for sharing.

It is amazing the ingenuity that existed so long ago and how it laid the basis for things still used.  I had to learn celestial navigation in the Navy.  Even though not necessary with GPS, they like to do at least once daily as back-up, more for practice to not lose the skill and knowledge.  It is an interesting and detailed process, that probably isn’t much different just more accurate due to extensive reference tables now available.  Even though GPS is available, there is something amazing about using stars or sun (plus date/time, a sextant and reference tables) to determine your location in the world.

Most days I have trouble finding my way out of the garden 

[SurgeUk]

DAY 29
So, after a proper use shot yesterday, I was given a simple task; Open a bottle of Italian Shampoo 

Naturally, that would be too boring without the use of one of my EDC (in DEC) tools. In this case; the FX 

Therefore, I present for your delectation both the before, and after shots..

Mrs Surge was a little critical of the delay in service time 
However, one suffers for one's art 

[Jpac]

Put a new lanyard on this toy- which of course I´m neither using nor carrying.
The scissors on the PPP cut the paracord and the clipper melted the ends.
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While I´m looking forward to give it a try I really like the minipry. Its handle has a very nice peeble-like feeling in the hand and I managed to put a razor edge on it.

[Hevy (CT-782)]

Day 29

Another busy day at the office.

Lot of coffee.
MP600 cut through some 1,5mm wire. Missing anvil type cutters...

Don't formed yet a opinion about the carbide cutters... But I'm not impressed

[Nix]

EDC 29:


Once again, the 58's scissors prove to be handy and useful....

[Pauldmmwc]

Hello day 29
A quiet day  Bit oc a long walk down to the beach   The Wave  is enjoying the warmth and the view..

 

[Barry Rowland]

 . That looks so peaceful Stitch

Day 29
No uses came up for the EDC today, apart from the phone...

[Nix]

One of which is the Lodge cast iron skillet!    Still trying to figure out what I should do next, I think I am going to sand the bottom of it flatter and start coating more layers, and if anyone has any long time experience or tips with it, please do share!

comis -- I have a few Lodge skillets. I love 'em!

However, I do sand the inner bottoms a bit to smooth them out. Lodge does some sort of bead blasting and leaves the surface rough. This is OK, but I prefer a smoother finish. SO i take a random orbital sander and smooth them our with 220-400 grit sandpaper. (The beauty of cast iron is that you can....if times are tough...clean it with sandpaper or steel wool.  )

Once sanded to your desired finish, you will be confronted with bare, naked steel. This is something of an emergency, because naked steel will rust. So, you must....MUST....immediately....IMMEDIATELY....clean, heat, and oil the skillet. Toss that naked iron in a 325ºF oven and heat it for a good 20 minutes or so. Then put a very light coating of oil (olive, flax, peanut) on the skillet. Then take a dry paper towel or clean rag and wipe off all the oil (I say 'all" knowing that you can't actually wipe it all off, but awl you want is a very thing residue.). Not put tthe skillet bak into a hot oven and cook it for and hour. (375º - 425ºF)  That is your first 'seasoning'.  Repeat another 2-12 times.  (I typically let the skillet cool, oil, then bake about 3 times. But 12 would be better.)

Congratulations! You now have an heirloom pan that will serve you and you grandchildren very well!   

[Barry Rowland]

Me too!

I must have missed your post last time I read--I just saw it on the news, hope everything is ok!

[Nix]

Until the 15th century, the Portuguese were limited to cabotage navigation with simpler ships with quadrangular sails.
The ship that truly launched the first phase of the Portuguese discoveries along the African coast was the caravel. They were agile and easier to navigate, with a tonnage of 50 to 160 tons and 1 to 3 masts, with lateen triangular sails allowing luffing.
Later, large ships were developed, like the Nau.
 For celestial navigation the Portuguese, like other Europeans, used Arab navigation tools, like the astrolabe and quadrant, which they made easier and simpler. They also created the cross-staff, or cane of Jacob, for measuring at sea the height of the sun and other stars. The Southern Cross become a reference upon arrival at the Southern hemisphere by João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1471, starting the celestial navigation on this constellation. But the results varied throughout the year, which required corrections.

To this the Portuguese used the astronomical tables (Ephemeris), which have experienced a remarkable diffusion in the fifteenth century.
These tables revolutionized navigation, allowing to calculate latitude. The tables of the Almanach Perpetuum, by astronomer Abraham Zacuto, published in Leiria in 1496, were used along with its improved astrolabe, by Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral.

In my city there are a functional replica of a portuguese caravel in a park near my home. I see It every day in my way to work.
Years ago the caravel was in the water, but now is in "the dry"

    Very cool!   

[Nix]

Thanks for sharing.

It is amazing the ingenuity that existed so long ago and how it laid the basis for things still used.  I had to learn celestial navigation in the Navy.  Even though not necessary with GPS, they like to do at least once daily as back-up, more for practice to not lose the skill and knowledge.  It is an interesting and detailed process, that probably isn’t much different just more accurate due to extensive reference tables now available.  Even though GPS is available, there is something amazing about using stars or sun (plus date/time, a sextant and reference tables) to determine your location in the world.

    Not a skill I ever developed. Wish I had! 

[SirVicaLot]

Day 29

Another busy day at the office.

Lot of coffee.
MP600 cut through some 1,5mm wire. Missing anvil type cutters...

Don't formed yet a opinion about the carbide cutters... But I'm not impressed(Image removed from quote.)

  They work, but not as good as the “normal” ones. I cut a power cord the other day, and it took more effort and the carbide cutters smashed the cable before cutting. 

[Echotech]

Day 30 is upon us (or those down under anyway) and think this will be post 2002 in this thread, wow what a great effort everyone.

It’s been a very enjoyable challenge thank you Nix, top idea. Would I change much? No not really think I chose about right at the start and it’s served me well throughout.

Used most things at some point and haven’t found myself missing anything, although looking forward to being able to use a larger SAK very soon (111 here we come) and not having to take my sunglasses on the dog walk when it’s pouring with rain.

So here’s a pic of the full kit out on today’s dog walk and some uses already today




Package arrived with the Ranger I ordered before Christmas as well as two new SAK display cases, going to enjoy resorting them







And finally combo tool opened the zippo fluid to degunk the bantam’s blade



Thanks everyone for a mighty fine challenge



ET

[Nix]

ET --

From the photo it is pretty clear that Coco finished up the challenge completely exhausted..... Me thinks your EDC might have included a few more dog treats/energy bars..... 


Congratulations on a challenge well played and completed!   

[McStitchy]

. That looks so peaceful Stitch

It was, thanks Barry 

[McStitchy]

ET --

From the photo it is pretty clear that Coco finished up the challenge completely exhausted..... Me thinks your EDC might have included a few more dog treats/energy bars..... 

Congratulations on a challenge well played and completed!   

 

[McStitchy]

Hello day 29
A quiet day  Bit oc a long walk down to the beach   The Wave  is enjoying the warmth and the view..

 

I envy you 

[Nix]

This is a bit strange.....but for no apparent reason*, I'm suddenly overcome by a desire to have a Vic Spartan in my pocket.

No one needs to worry....this urge will pass......   




*I think I just realized that I don't have an awl in my pocket. Not that I need one.....but what the hell?....everyone needs an awl!

[Echotech]

ET --

From the photo it is pretty clear that Coco finished up the challenge completely exhausted..... Me thinks your EDC might have included a few more dog treats/energy bars..... 


Congratulations on a challenge well played and completed!   

Thanks Nix and McS 

Haha she does look a bit exhausted doesn’t she, I think more over me stopping the walk, emptying my pockets and mucking about taking photos when there’s good possum and turkey smells to follow.

Believe me she does well on the treats, her inbuilt clock is always working overtime, she knows exactly when they’re due - usually about 30 minutes before 

 

[McStitchy]

This is a bit strange.....but for no apparent reason*, I'm suddenly overcome by a desire to have a Vic Spartan in my pocket.

No one needs to worry....this urge will pass......   




*I think I just realized that I don't have an awl in my pocket. Not that I need one.....but what the hell?....everyone needs an awl!

Now as you mention it 
If I switch from the Spirit to a Wave for the next few weeks (as I've planned it), then I cannot keep the Executive in my pocket. I'd have no awl 

Spartan might be just the thing then 

[Echotech]

EDC 29:


Once again, the 58's scissors prove to be handy and useful....


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I love chili that looks like it’d have a proper kick Nix