Post by: Crow on June 26, 2015, 10:16:35 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on June 26, 2015, 10:19:30 PM
Post by: Crow on June 26, 2015, 10:30:42 PM
After three hours of sleep last night, i decided to take my bicyckle, and go flea market hunting today. First i went to local market to return broken plane that i got couple days ago. Market yard had nice soup lunch for six euro, and i got my tummy filled. Got better plane, and wood saw with fine tooths for woodwork.
After dinner i went for the flea markets. Nothing ecceptional from the first one, only three files, and a nice small pincers. Never seen this small ones. Pictures to come...
Second flea market was bit better. I found child lock for Abloy lock, and good skillet pan for cooking.
Post by: Crow on June 26, 2015, 10:34:44 PM
Post by: Crow on June 26, 2015, 10:40:36 PM
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Post by: Crow on June 26, 2015, 10:42:41 PM
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Post by: Crow on June 26, 2015, 10:50:47 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on June 26, 2015, 11:39:03 PM
Nate
That's us mobile
Post by: Crow on June 26, 2015, 11:52:59 PM
Lol! Might be wife proof.
Nate
That's us mobile
well see that tomorrow. :)
She might clap her hands out of pure joy... my head in between them...
Post by: Sparky415 on June 27, 2015, 01:06:40 AM
:popcorn:
Post by: gregozedobe on June 27, 2015, 02:42:19 AM
She might clap her hands out of pure joy... my head in between them...
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Crow on June 27, 2015, 09:07:43 AM
Post by: Crow on June 27, 2015, 12:20:11 PM
Got to market, and got some bread and sider.
Main thing why i got to town, was me and my wifes wedding anniversary. So i bought some red roses for her.
Now i am sitting on park bench sweating. And enjoying my sider.
Post by: Crow on June 27, 2015, 12:33:20 PM
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And scenery.
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Post by: AlephZero on June 27, 2015, 12:34:58 PM
I bet with the roses your wife wont use your head as a percussion instrument after all :D
How's the cider?
Oh and what brand is the ride? :)
Post by: Crow on June 27, 2015, 12:41:23 PM
Nice pics bro :tu:
I bet with the roses your wife wont use your head as a percussion instrument after all :D
How's the cider?
Don't bet on it mate. My empty head makes some rediculous sounds...
Sider was cheap and good. If you ever get lost, and find yourself near my location, i will buy you a cheap sider and give good directions to home.
Post by: Crow on June 27, 2015, 12:47:11 PM
Bike is two months old Nopsa Highway. Got it from Intersport from spring sale. Got deal of two maintenances within year. I think it will need that.
Post by: ducttapetech on June 27, 2015, 12:55:49 PM
Nate
That's us mobile
Post by: Grathr on June 27, 2015, 01:08:59 PM
Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Crow on June 27, 2015, 01:17:00 PM
Sounds like a couple of days well spent!
Thanks for sharing!
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well it sure is. Wife and kids are at her parents cottage/inherited farm(for entire family). I rather spend that time otherwise.
Post by: AlephZero on June 27, 2015, 01:31:13 PM
Post by: Crow on June 27, 2015, 01:44:23 PM
Nice wheels, I'm in a process of getting another bike for longer trips, as the tank of a bike I have now is not quite suited for those... :D
i have seen photos of it, and i think you really should consider something lighter to ride...
Mine is not that light, but rolls so effortlessly... I am pulling wagon with my children on it. Plus all groceries. So i might want to change my tires for better soon...
Post by: Smaug on July 01, 2015, 10:32:25 PM
Some fora have a blog feature built in. Maybe def will consider doing it here with some of the surplus operational funds? ;)
:tu: on the biking and skillet. A good weight loss plan is to try to do (most of) one's shopping from a bicycle. Make an exception for toilet paper and heavy liquids, but make a trip every day or so on the bike, instead of one massive car trip per week or two. Maybe obesity isn't such a problem in Finland as it is in the USA... As a side bonus, I find myself buying and eating a little bit less, but higher quality stuff than before. Shopping at Whole Foods instead of Costco, for example.
Post by: Crow on July 02, 2015, 09:05:08 AM
Ah, so this is a blog thread? Fun idea!
Some fora have a blog feature built in. Maybe def will consider doing it here with some of the surplus operational funds? ;)
:tu: on the biking and skillet. A good weight loss plan is to try to do (most of) one's shopping from a bicycle. Make an exception for toilet paper and heavy liquids, but make a trip every day or so on the bike, instead of one massive car trip per week or two. Maybe obesity isn't such a problem in Finland as it is in the USA... As a side bonus, I find myself buying and eating a little bit less, but higher quality stuff than before. Shopping at Whole Foods instead of Costco, for example.
Yes, that was the plan. Writing little diary along the way. Nothing big.
I am a yoyo dieter. And few years ago i found biking again. Started to take work trips with bike. But every year it pulls so much snow, that winters are off. Alltough there is usually that much of it, so i get exersize from that.
You are rigt about food, and drink. Watch what you eat and drink, and small amounts at a time, will keep your weight in balance.
Post by: Crow on July 05, 2015, 01:12:45 PM
Late at night it started that bloody rain again, so we left to see granny and great granny. No reason to sit inside four walls with nothing to do...
Picrures may follow, if i get to rezize them...
Post by: Crow on July 05, 2015, 01:28:31 PM
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Post by: Crow on July 05, 2015, 01:31:49 PM
Then fire place and table from logs.
last pic taken from sauna stairs. Pathway made to to dip in lake.
Post by: AlephZero on July 06, 2015, 10:09:18 AM
Pretty much every finnish guys' dream cabin: cabin, sauna and a fire pit by the lake.. Good for :drink:, setting things on fire (ie. the sauna) and/or sometimes relaxing (depending on the mosquito population) or even exercise (killing the said mosquitoes) :D
Post by: ducttapetech on July 06, 2015, 01:25:06 PM
Nate
That's us mobile
Post by: Smaug on July 06, 2015, 04:16:57 PM
Post by: Crow on July 06, 2015, 07:35:22 PM
@Aleph78 mosquito population is huge this year. But then wind is something else this year, so not that much waving with hands.
Post by: Sparky415 on July 06, 2015, 09:15:41 PM
Post by: Crow on July 06, 2015, 09:19:38 PM
Looks Great Mate :salute:
Damn, there was some old tools that i was supposed to take pictures of. You might of liked them... Maybe i have one...
Post by: Crow on July 06, 2015, 09:20:57 PM
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Post by: Sparky415 on July 06, 2015, 09:25:45 PM
Thats an oldie :tu:
Post by: Crow on July 06, 2015, 09:33:23 PM
Thats an oldie :tu:
That is old. There was another bit smaller one aswell. Cabin wall had hanging old wooden saw, timber marking hammer and pokara (dont know what it is in english). Next time i go there, i will try to take photos.
Post by: Sparky415 on July 06, 2015, 09:41:26 PM
Post by: Crow on July 06, 2015, 09:44:38 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on July 06, 2015, 09:49:37 PM
Marking hammer I guess
I don't think we have ever had them in the UK but I might be wrong
I think they had them in the USA
Post by: Crow on July 06, 2015, 10:00:14 PM
And forge he made.
Post by: Mr Biriyani on July 08, 2015, 01:35:43 AM
Thanks for sharing that family cabin. It does look like a great place to spend a weekend. :cheers:+1 looks like a very nice place.
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2015, 07:29:43 PM
I have trade going on, and we went to shop close by that sells Mora knives. Ended getting three new Mora knives.
Last night went fixing fathers car, grilling, and getting great hang over. Bloodyhell. I dont remember this kind of hang over in long time. Whole day has gotten just laying on sofa.
Post by: Sparky415 on July 12, 2015, 10:06:06 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2015, 10:22:18 PM
Post by: sawman on July 12, 2015, 11:38:38 PM
Post by: Crow on July 13, 2015, 04:35:44 PM
Have i said anything good of my skillet? I have been using it quite much recently. It is little small for anything for a family, but something small for all, or big for myself, it works beautiful.
One day, when i find bigger one, we will enjoy it. Heck, i used this on my charcoal grill last weekend, and before. Not something you want to do on your teflon pan...
Post by: Smaug on July 14, 2015, 03:53:50 AM
I don't remember how the conversation turned this way, but the salesman told me that Finns are different from Swedes, Danish, and Norwegians. He said the Norwegians, Danish, and Swedes all sound pretty much the same to him, but that the Finns sound totally different.
You might say: "Of course! We are from a different country!" But please realize that you are from the same area of the world, and in our minds, we mostly bunch you all together as The Scandinavians. It's ignorant and wrong, I know, but that's kind of the way it is. (now a bunch of people will rush forward to say it is only me who thinks this way...)
He also said that "Finns are different; just weird, somehow." Coming from a sales guy, that doesn't mean much. They are so quick to try to satisfy everyone, make everyone feel good, try to be very mainstream. They always know the right thing to say at the right time, and never seem to say anything awkward, like I do all the time.
Looking at your thread and those of one or two other Finns here, I think maybe he means that Finns like camping out and cooking on a skillet more than other Scandinavians, hehehe.
Keep 'em coming, and please let me know what is in your skillet. It looks like bacon and eggs, but I'm sure it's something else.
Post by: Crow on July 14, 2015, 08:46:06 AM
One thing you must know from history. Sweden and Russia has fought many times in past to whom Finland belongs to. Last we were part of Russia, at late 1800, early 1900. We got our own money 1860. And independence 1917. This has had huge influence on becoming whom we are. We have had wars with Russia after our independence, but we have kept them out, keeping our independence.
I would suggest you read this comics http://satwcomic.com/ Scandinavia and the World.
it is fun comic to read, and it basically shows in satire what kind of people live in skandinavia and neighbourhood. Read also what drawer has to say. It explains a lot.
Post by: Crow on July 14, 2015, 08:52:14 AM
Post by: AlephZero on July 14, 2015, 09:42:51 AM
Oh, yes. Food was bacon and eggs, white bread that i baked crisp in bacon greas. Added cheddar between bread, and good to go. :drool:
Damn you, now I'm hungry... and I just had my lunch :D
Post by: sawman on July 14, 2015, 03:54:26 PM
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2015, 04:40:01 PM
Post by: AlephZero on July 19, 2015, 05:48:11 PM
Post by: Crow on July 24, 2015, 01:28:53 PM
Post by: Crow on July 24, 2015, 01:38:24 PM
Gerber Freehand. Only light used, washed and oiled, works like charm. I only have couple Gerber tools, but i like their feeling. I own Flik, and allways loved how it worked. Lets see how Freehand does all her chores.
Everything else? We will see in time, what comes up...
Post by: Crow on July 26, 2015, 06:27:30 PM
Whole summer it has winded so hard nearly every day. It is one of coldest summers for couple decades now. Nothing i have planted grows, because it is too cold and wet. No berries in forests to pick up for winter. When we get sun, it is still cold cause it is windy. So we are having poor summer so far.
Post by: Smaug on July 26, 2015, 06:44:27 PM
The timer is especially useful. The stopwatch should go longer than one hour though, and the backlight should also be designed to illuminate the hands, but as a watch collector, I'm admittedly picky.
I miss my motorcycling days, but my family insisted I give it up until my kids are older. There's too many drunks and people who are "driving while intexticated" here. As a whole, Americans are TERRIBLE drivers.
Sounds like you had a good time this weekend. My son and I are going to go for a hike in a minute, and look for a chance to use our SAK saws. :-)
Post by: sawman on July 26, 2015, 06:55:45 PM
So, my wife insisted that i take my motorcyckle out for this summer. So yesterday was first day it had insurance. Modest 30 km ride yesterday to get all juices flowing. Beautiful cool sunny day. Everything ok with the bike. Today 80 km to her parents cabin, her with our car, me with bike. Nice dry and cloudy. Evening 80 km back with passenger(her brother), wet and cold. Poored all way back. My poor Honda. We got home ok.Sounds like you're having some great weather compared to us here in Florida. The heat here is a real killer. Wish it were cooler!
Whole summer it has winded so hard nearly every day. It is one of coldest summers for couple decades now. Nothing i have planted grows, because it is too cold and wet. No berries in forests to pick up for winter. When we get sun, it is still cold cause it is windy. So we are having poor summer so far.
Post by: Crow on July 26, 2015, 10:30:24 PM
So, my wife insisted that i take my motorcyckle out for this summer. So yesterday was first day it had insurance. Modest 30 km ride yesterday to get all juices flowing. Beautiful cool sunny day. Everything ok with the bike. Today 80 km to her parents cabin, her with our car, me with bike. Nice dry and cloudy. Evening 80 km back with passenger(her brother), wet and cold. Poored all way back. My poor Honda. We got home ok.Sounds like you're having some great weather compared to us here in Florida. The heat here is a real killer. Wish it were cooler!
Whole summer it has winded so hard nearly every day. It is one of coldest summers for couple decades now. Nothing i have planted grows, because it is too cold and wet. No berries in forests to pick up for winter. When we get sun, it is still cold cause it is windy. So we are having poor summer so far.
I wish we would have weather to comp with t-shirts outside... Only couple days so far...
This is a great watch. But there is a lack of functions i would want it to have. Plus there is the thing my wife said... She said that, that plastick watch is driving he off. If i want to have some, take that plastick off of wrist :D... I, and her are more into metal stuff. So, this watch is going to get only work time on wrist...
I could say that everywhere you drive, you really need to look over your shouldier. When you are on road with your bike, you should think that nobody can drive, or see you when you are on your bike... This gives you some reason to survive on road. I don't know what it is, but people on car can not see motorcycklist on road.
I think you should get yourself motorcyckle, and get some miles for it. It gives so much pleasure, and enjoyment for your own time. I dont know how to express it, but it is just so relaxing and gets you out of your routines...
Post by: Sea Monster on July 26, 2015, 10:52:59 PM
Best way to cook....anything! (also give you forearms like popeye)
V. Nice Cabin.
I might have to move to Finland if there are places like that in it.
Post by: Crow on July 26, 2015, 11:05:09 PM
I only ever use an iron pan (skillet, if you will)
Best way to cook....anything! (also give you forearms like popeye)
V. Nice Cabin.
I might have to move to Finland if there are places like that in it.
I will help you to seek place if you will. This is great place to live, even if weather is what it is.
I am new using cast iron in coocking, but i am learning fast. Everything comes so much different/better than teflon coating. But i am not yet letting tefal totally off from my coocking... Not yet...
Post by: Crow on August 02, 2015, 05:57:23 PM
Tuesday i starter working on my garage building, that i rent. I am meaning to paint all wooden parts, including windows. i managed to do one side rasping and cleaning, and my neighbour comes and says last storm torn one big branch from my oak tree. Damn thing was still hanging up almost 5 meter high. Guess whom had to climb up there to cut it off... While i was up, i decided to cut few other bad condition branches off. Bloody operation took two hours including taking branches to city compost.
Well, next day i notice someone leaving his car next to road, and goes walking and looking around. Ofcourse i go asking what he is up to. He is towns lumberjack and he is going to cut off unwanted willows and trees. Just cleaning place, down. So i start asking if they could cut bad rotten trees around my property. Trees are on towns property and i fear some storm will take them down on my garage. He says to call his boss, what i did. Talking to the guy we agree, that they cut trees down, and i get to keep them for little money.
Couple days now, when not raining, i have been collecting trees to be made for fire wood. Same time i have been cleaning my garage building to be painted, and cleaning its surroundings from garbage.
Did i mention, that carnival is in town? Oh yes. Today whole family went to carnival with bike. And yes, It was raining. But we got lucky, we got to take our girls to few machines, and have fun without getting wet. They are soon turning three years old, so they were all over the place. I love those smiles, when are having so much fun. Couple ice creams, wether it was so cold. And hot chocolate drink to get us warmed up again.
Post by: Crow on August 04, 2015, 12:40:57 PM
When it gets darker, i will take some beam shots outside to let you guys see how it does. But now i only show you what was inside the packet.
Post by: Crow on August 04, 2015, 12:48:46 PM
Roll guard is nice feature that you can easily put on and take off by unscrewing battery cap.
Lanyard is nice and thick, but end that you attach it to torch is thin and long.
More of this light, when i get to use it some more.
Post by: Crow on August 10, 2015, 08:25:32 PM
I did manage to get few needed things. Mostly there was beautiful old cars and motorcycles to see, and some overpriced antiques as sellers claimed their broken stuff to be.
Anyways, this what i got.
Post by: Smaug on August 10, 2015, 09:20:35 PM
Anyways, this what i got.
That is one serious tooth-extractor! (2nd from the top)
What is the bottom tool? Looks like like a pick, but it seems like the metal head would easily come off the handle... ???
Post by: Crow on August 10, 2015, 09:38:39 PM
Anyways, this what i got.
That is one serious tooth-extractor! (2nd from the top)
What is the bottom tool? Looks like like a pick, but it seems like the metal head would easily come off the handle... ???
Axe is actually quite small, so might make others look bigger than they are.
That is a pickaroon. Used for lifting logs. Head does not come off easily. It is held in place by just two nails, and sits there rather good. Now it is bit loose, but I will have to fix it a bit. Great tool for its purpose.
Post by: Crow on August 21, 2015, 08:07:16 PM
Anyhow, i have scratched old loose paint off now. I have painted once with base coat, and around windows with one primary coat. I think two or three days and i have painted most wooden parts two times with primary coats.
This leaves one wall to think what to do with it. It is old door which has not been used. Doors are in poor condition, and i want to dissassemble them. For now i have no willing to do this extra work, and i think i will just paint them over once more, to get them going for a couple years. Then they just have to be torn down.
And my back, and everything just hurts...
Post by: sawman on August 21, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
I have not been so active lately. I have been working on my properties. My garage building is on work, and i have been painting it. Work goes on slowly, mostly because my back hurts so much.Take care of yourself buddy :pok: :D
Anyhow, i have scratched old loose paint off now. I have painted once with base coat, and around windows with one primary coat. I think two or three days and i have painted most wooden parts two times with primary coats.
This leaves one wall to think what to do with it. It is old door which has not been used. Doors are in poor condition, and i want to dissassemble them. For now i have no willing to do this extra work, and i think i will just paint them over once more, to get them going for a couple years. Then they just have to be torn down.
And my back, and everything just hurts...
Post by: Crow on August 21, 2015, 08:51:35 PM
I have not been so active lately. I have been working on my properties. My garage building is on work, and i have been painting it. Work goes on slowly, mostly because my back hurts so much.Take care of yourself buddy :pok: :D
Anyhow, i have scratched old loose paint off now. I have painted once with base coat, and around windows with one primary coat. I think two or three days and i have painted most wooden parts two times with primary coats.
This leaves one wall to think what to do with it. It is old door which has not been used. Doors are in poor condition, and i want to dissassemble them. For now i have no willing to do this extra work, and i think i will just paint them over once more, to get them going for a couple years. Then they just have to be torn down.
And my back, and everything just hurts...
Thank you, i will.
Stuff just keeps piling up this year. There is so much fire wood to cut down, and chop down for this fall. I bought bunch of it from city.
Not many knows, that i had one year off of work. I wanted to relax, and enjoy looking after my twin daughters. Now in three weeks, i will be heading back to work.
Post by: Sparky415 on August 21, 2015, 09:24:47 PM
Last weekend had a big carboot sales happening near town to us. Whole family decided to go. Wife wanted to go because she and kids could go swimming at the spa, and i wanted to dig through rusty gold.
I did manage to get few needed things. Mostly there was beautiful old cars and motorcycles to see, and some overpriced antiques as sellers claimed their broken stuff to be.
Anyways, this what i got.
Nice rusties Mate :tu:
Post by: Smaug on August 22, 2015, 04:53:43 AM
Good decision about the door, I think.
About the firewood, do you have a chainsaw? That makes a lot of the work go easier. Maybe consider a power log splitter too...
Post by: Crow on August 22, 2015, 07:45:19 AM
Sorry to read about your back problems. Take it easy, or you'll be in misery when you go back to work.
Good decision about the door, I think.
About the firewood, do you have a chainsaw? That makes a lot of the work go easier. Maybe consider a power log splitter too...
I do have a chainsaw. Right now those woods have been cut to three meter long, and i will cut them down to 35 cm. I will get hydraulic splitter for loan, that presses 3 tons of force to split those logs. Good thing is, i will get help with making them. That hydraulic splitter is pain and slow to use alone. Rather use axe if i am doing them alone.
Post by: gregozedobe on August 22, 2015, 08:25:23 AM
....That hydraulic splitter is pain and slow to use alone. Rather use axe if i am doing them alone.
I split all my firewood with an axe. For the last 30 years I used the typical heavy maul style splitter, but recently have been using a Fiskars X27 and it was splitting the logs so easily I also bought an X25 - this has a shorter handle and so is easier to swing and more accurate. I find it (X25) has enough splitting power to do over 90% of my logs (and some of our Aussie eucalypts have that horrible crinkly grain that is difficult to split). It certainly has made splitting easier on my back. Note that I'm a big bloke and can exert a lot of hitting power if I wind up (but not always as accurate as I'd like). YMMV
If your wood is very easy to split I've seen a few videos of people using tyres to hold logs while you make multiple strikes (saves picking up pieces after each hit), that might also be worth considering to make life easier.
Post by: Crow on August 22, 2015, 08:41:46 AM
....That hydraulic splitter is pain and slow to use alone. Rather use axe if i am doing them alone.
I split all my firewood with an axe. For the last 30 years I used the typical heavy maul style splitter, but recently have been using a Fiskars X27 and it was splitting the logs so easily I also bought an X25 - this has a shorter handle and so is easier to swing and more accurate. I find it (X25) has enough splitting power to do over 90% of my logs (and some of our Aussie eucalypts have that horrible crinkly grain that is difficult to split). It certainly has made splitting easier on my back. Note that I'm a big bloke and can exert a lot of hitting power if I wind up (but not always as accurate as I'd like). YMMV
If your wood is very easy to split I've seen a few videos of people using tyres to hold logs while you make multiple strikes (saves picking up pieces after each hit), that might also be worth considering to make life easier.
I have Fiskars X17 i think. Used heck out of it, and it splits even bigger and wet logs. Been thinking of getting X25. Went to store and handled both X25 and X27, and i just might go with X25 for its shorter easier handle. Most wood is birch, so it is hard wood with reasonable amount of branches.
I have one huge log from previous years, but no tire on it. That sounds good idea worth to try, thank you.
Post by: Crow on August 25, 2015, 09:08:43 PM
I want to thank Mike 56 for a nice trade we did. :hatsoff: Thank you sir. I hope yours arrives soon.
Post by: Wilfried on August 27, 2015, 03:03:10 PM
Post by: Crow on August 27, 2015, 03:05:58 PM
Nice blog, Crow! :)
:cheers: man. Where have you been? Haven't seen you around in awhile.
Post by: Wilfried on August 27, 2015, 03:59:32 PM
Nice blog, Crow! :)
:cheers: man. Where have you been? Haven't seen you around in awhile.
I just had a lot of work to do during the past 18 months or so. :cheers:
Post by: sawman on August 27, 2015, 04:16:32 PM
Post by: Crow on August 27, 2015, 06:27:00 PM
Nice blog, Crow! :)
:cheers: man. Where have you been? Haven't seen you around in awhile.
I just had a lot of work to do during the past 18 months or so. :cheers:
That must have been really lots to do. Some of us wondered what happened to you, in the past.
I miss my old wood stove in the basement of my original Maryland home. That would get things so warm and toasty and to be perfectly honest, I did not mind handling the firewood for it.
I like my fireplace, and i do not mind either making firewood. It is just to find time doing it, and good day when my back feels like it.
Post by: Wilfried on August 27, 2015, 06:30:36 PM
You're right.
I should have notified this forum.
Sorry! :(
Post by: Crow on August 27, 2015, 06:37:12 PM
@Crow
You're right.
I should have notified this forum.
Sorry! :(
Don't be sorry. Real life is more important. :pok:
Post by: Crow on August 27, 2015, 06:39:03 PM
We just got from swimming with whole family. Kids enjoyed warm kiddies pool, and i enjoyed from hot pool, and waterjets. Sore muscles got good beating. Hopefully good night ahead of us.
Post by: Crow on August 31, 2015, 04:11:39 PM
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2015, 04:52:02 PM
Morning started slow and tired, because of night. We were going out, and put my light trailer to my car. Said to wife to take it front that i can close garage door. All allright. Then said to back it off the road. Did signal her. Showed to back up and yelled so. Yelled and showed to stop, and louder yelles to stop. Aaand she backs up to garage door... Worst part was that i was between tailer and door...
NEVER BE BEHIND WOMAN THAT BACKS UP A CAR!!!
Aanyway. I saw what was going to happen, and i jumped much as i could. Not enough though. My right shank got on the middle, and i heard a pop. Hehee. I had to go to er to let doc examine my leg. I should of trusted myself and not go there. Little over 30€ and 2 mnutes with the doc, he says i got lucky. I knew no broken bones, but was little afraid of muscles and things that keep them in place, i got lucky.
After doc we went to carboot sales. And my leg is killing me... Put our sales point good, and things start to look good. After awhile we start to get good sales. I get few knives for sale at good price, and wife sells our kids stuff. Couple next are kind and good company. I ended buying table sanding machine from him, and traded toolbelt for knife. I got myself little time, and limbed to look what others had forsale. I ended buying led lenser sheat for 2€ and axe for 1€. Ok deals for me.
It is not unusual for sellers to leave before given time, so first ones were packing at one pm when sales was to last 2.30 pm. We started to pack 2.00 pm and nice people next to us gave tea set that my wife was looking earlier. And boy, the husband was trying to sell everything to us :D And there was lots of it... No luck for him... Boy my leg hurts...
We got to my wifes parents, and they looked after our twins when we were selling our stuff. Got nice meal, and gave that axe to father inlaw. He was very happy about it. I was talking to my father, and he wants that table sander from me...
Now i am laying on my couch with my leg up, and kids beating me. Oh glory day. And boy my leg is bruised...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 12, 2015, 05:35:02 PM
Hope you are feeling better very soon Mate :salute:
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2015, 06:20:57 PM
Sounds like a good day apart from the leg :tu:
Hope you are feeling better very soon Mate :salute:
It was really good day, and good things i got. Nice people i got to talk with. Maybe pictures later, couple i managed to get....
I am feeling ok right now. Couple shots takes the top off of pain. My leg is bruiced from my ankle to knee. Few pain killers to night, and i am ok. Not worst that has happened....
Post by: AlephZero on September 12, 2015, 07:13:51 PM
1€ axe sounds like a steal, how's the quality?
Post by: Wilfried on September 12, 2015, 08:31:53 PM
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2015, 08:40:05 PM
So glad to hear they day ended a whole lot better than it started, hope the leg heals up well :cheers:Quality was ok. I ended giving it to my father in law. He was happy, and was going to sharpen it, cause it was rather dull.
1€ axe sounds like a steal, how's the quality?
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2015, 08:42:48 PM
I hope you will recover soon, Crow! ;)I will , thank you. First shock was worse than right now. We have to see what morning brings up.
Post by: SAK Guy on September 12, 2015, 09:01:50 PM
I hope you will recover soon, Crow! ;)
+1!!!!
Post by: Smaug on September 12, 2015, 10:13:47 PM
These boot sales you guys have are a really good idea. It would be nice if we could have them here, but I don't believe they're legal! (probably because the main people who sell stuff out of their boots (trunks, as we call them) are gangsters selling guns.
I just got back from visiting my sister in California. The weather is warm and dry there, but not too variable. Same thing every day. Sunny and dry. Here, we have beautiful clouds, green plants and trees, and temperature and humidity varies a lot. (sometimes, that's good, sometimes bad)
Post by: SAKnight on September 13, 2015, 08:56:40 AM
And as far as moving to Finland, that's not a bad idea :think:
Post by: Crow on September 13, 2015, 07:51:57 PM
I forgot to mention. I got myself new carpenters toolbelt with pockets. Traded it with folder. And friday as i was at customer, i did some dumpster diving and found skillet and pickaroon. Looks i have to do some rust removal on that coocking apparel.
Post by: lowtech on September 14, 2015, 10:05:21 AM
Few times i have made trades or bought something with our loved lowtech. Here is our latest trade. Everyone that has had deals with him, know he is worth his word, and beyond. And same goes for this trade. Great respect to him.
I just now found this post by coincidence - Thank you for the nice feedback and I am glad you enjoy what i sent you! did you find the time to finish the planned 91 mm mod?
And all the best for your health, pal! Get well soon.
Post by: Crow on September 14, 2015, 10:51:20 AM
You deserve every word.Few times i have made trades or bought something with our loved lowtech. Here is our latest trade. Everyone that has had deals with him, know he is worth his word, and beyond. And same goes for this trade. Great respect to him.
I just now found this post by coincidence - Thank you for the nice feedback and I am glad you enjoy what i sent you! did you find the time to finish the planned 91 mm mod?
And all the best for your health, pal! Get well soon.
No, i have not gotten to it yet. Too much stuff to do. But i will do it one day. Maybe some winter night when i have nothing else to do.
Now is second week back work, and i am more busier than ever.
Leg is holding ok at work. Just little stiff to walk.
Post by: Smaug on September 14, 2015, 05:11:43 PM
I forgot to mention. I got myself new carpenters toolbelt with pockets.
When I was an electrical technician, I did this for a while, before I discovered MTs. I had lineman and needlenose pliers, wire stripper, four dedicated screwdrivers, a tape measure, and electrical tape. It was enough to make my back sore from having more weight on one hip compared to the other.
If I were to do it again, I would carry a Surge w/bits for the incidentals and just roll my toolbox over for heavier-duty stuff. Or maybe a fanny pack.
I forget what your job is; not sure if that would work for you.
Post by: Crow on September 14, 2015, 05:39:38 PM
Toolbelt, pickaroon and, what is it? Not skillet as i mentioned?
Post by: Crow on September 14, 2015, 06:04:51 PM
I am a bit of multitasker at company that i work in.
Post by: Smaug on September 14, 2015, 11:21:16 PM
Picture.
Toolbelt, pickaroon and, what is it? Not skillet as i mentioned?
I would call that an indoor grill, since the grease drips away from the meat.
It will be a bear to clean between use, but should work great!
Thanks for the background on your occupation. You sound like quite a valuable guy to have around!
Post by: Crow on September 15, 2015, 05:26:20 AM
Picture.
Toolbelt, pickaroon and, what is it? Not skillet as i mentioned?
I would call that an indoor grill, since the grease drips away from the meat.
It will be a bear to clean between use, but should work great!
Thanks for the background on your occupation. You sound like quite a valuable guy to have around!
One more thing worth to mention. We recently got ourselves trained to fix Mosquito Magnet devices. Quite impressive traps.
Maybe someday i will tell you what kind of jobs i used to do :D you would be surprized... I am just idiot that does every given job.
I think, if i get that grill plate coated as good as i got my other cast irons, cleaning will not be too hard. I got my others so good, that eggs slide easily when cooking.
Post by: Smaug on September 15, 2015, 02:50:35 PM
One more thing worth to mention. We recently got ourselves trained to fix Mosquito Magnet devices. Quite impressive traps.
Just read a bit on them. They sound very effective, since mosquitoes are attracted to the CO2 that we exhale.
Probably more effective, but less entertaining than electric bug zappers.
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I think, if i get that grill plate coated as good as i got my other cast irons, cleaning will not be too hard. I got my others so good, that eggs slide easily when cooking.How did you coat yours? Just by not using soap when washing it?
I'm trying to do this on my cast iron skillet and wok, but my wife and son keep using soap and undoing my "hard work." :rant:
I agree that it feels wrong at first, but it is like a natural non-stick coating.
Post by: Crow on September 15, 2015, 04:15:47 PM
I did some pre oil burning for the coating. Youtube has some good instructions on it. I think it was culinary fanatic that had best instructions. Search seasoning cast iron skillet. If seasoning is done right, you could wash it with light dish soap, but better if not.
I use my oven and sunseed oil for seasoning. Heat oven to 250 Celsius throw skillet in. When hot apply light coat of oil, let cool do not let oil drop. When cooled, wipe exxess oil off, and repeat heating, oiling and cooling. Repeat as many times as you want, more and seasoning gets better. I think atleast five rounds is nesessary. You could use non salted fat instead of oil.
To check seasoning i make either eggs or bacon. After using skillet i just wipe it clean when it is still warm.
I would like to see your cast iron. How big is your skillet you use?
Post by: sawman on September 15, 2015, 04:49:48 PM
Post by: Crow on September 15, 2015, 04:55:26 PM
Nice tool belt. Need a pic of it loaded up with tools :tu:
Might take little while when i need it next. But will take a shot when i do. I have some boards ready to make garden table. Maybe i will need this to assemble it...
Post by: Crow on September 25, 2015, 09:32:02 PM
Tell you the truth , my wife is about to kill me for making so bad burnt smell in the house.
Post by: Smaug on September 29, 2015, 11:06:18 PM
My grill has a cast iron grate. Here's what I do, maybe you've tried it too:
- First time I used it, coat with oil as recommended by the manufacturer
- After that, whatever drips on it from my food, I just leave it on
- Next time cooking, I pre-heat the grill for at least 10 minutes on maximum heat. Some of the left-over sauce and grease gets burnt onto the grate
- Before putting the raw food on, get the wire brush and brush off most of the burnt, loose ashes
- At the beginning of the next spring, take the grate off and brush it really well: top, bottom, and between the grate openings
- Also at the beginning of the next spring, get my paint scraper and scrape out all the grease from the bottom of the inside of the grill
- Several times throughout the season, clean out the drip pan, usually with the paint scraper. Throw the grease in the weeds for the raccoons. :)
When warming up the grill, my neighbors always comment that what I'm cooking smells delicious! I just smile, because they're only smelling the grease and sauces from my last meal burning off. :D
Oh, back on topic. My point from the big list was just that the burned grease and sauces from the previous meals keep the iron sealed against rust. No need to stink up the house by properly seasoning it.
Post by: WWW on September 30, 2015, 03:53:08 AM
I need to axe, the ask was a Billnäs or a Kellokoski? Dull or not it was a great find!!!
Post by: Crow on September 30, 2015, 06:15:48 AM
Haha, Crow has discovered how to season cast iron and is going nuts with it! :D
My grill has a cast iron grate. Here's what I do, maybe you've tried it too:
- First time I used it, coat with oil as recommended by the manufacturer
- After that, whatever drips on it from my food, I just leave it on
- Next time cooking, I pre-heat the grill for at least 10 minutes on maximum heat. Some of the left-over sauce and grease gets burnt onto the grate
- Before putting the raw food on, get the wire brush and brush off most of the burnt, loose ashes
- At the beginning of the next spring, take the grate off and brush it really well: top, bottom, and between the grate openings
- Also at the beginning of the next spring, get my paint scraper and scrape out all the grease from the bottom of the inside of the grill
- Several times throughout the season, clean out the drip pan, usually with the paint scraper. Throw the grease in the weeds for the raccoons. :)
When warming up the grill, my neighbors always comment that what I'm cooking smells delicious! I just smile, because they're only smelling the grease and sauces from my last meal burning off. :D
Oh, back on topic. My point from the big list was just that the burned grease and sauces from the previous meals keep the iron sealed against rust. No need to stink up the house by properly seasoning it.
You are right, i am little nuts on it. I keep looking old skillets at fleas. :facepalm:
You must be using gas grill? I think you could wipe most stuff off with cloth(maybe drop of food oil on it) when still warm, so you would not have to brush it so much. I have charcoal grill, and i too tend to leave all residue on it. Alltough all dripping grease will fall down on charcoal. So no cleaning there. Just brush wire every now and then.
That reminded me. My charcoal grill rusted down after three seasons. Got myself new one on fall sales. I will leave it in packet till spring.
Started to read out of curiosity, to see what the thread was about. And you really got me, very interesting stuff!! I hope your feeling better by now, and if not that you may recover soon.
I need to axe, the ask was a Billnäs or a Kellokoski? Dull or not it was a great find!!!
Glad you like what you are reading.
I am feeling little better now. It still hurts, and i am limping, but i have been in work for this whole time.
Axe is Billnäs 1123. First i thought i would not even ask of it, because i thought it was sharpened so stubby, but seller said the price, i could not resist. And it actually is this stubby from factory.
Post by: Crow on October 02, 2015, 09:05:11 PM
Tube scarf for work.
Boonie hat for work at home.
Suspenders for work trousers.
Hand warmer for cold work days. (with extra burner head). This is copy from Zippo warmer.
And i went grocery store, and picked up folding camping saw and work gloves.
And now i must blame DKS and his posts on classic design slipjoint knives. I ordered Rough Rider Stockman and Trapper knives. My poor bank account...
Post by: Smaug on October 02, 2015, 11:43:24 PM
Post by: Crow on October 03, 2015, 06:59:20 AM
My son will head out for a weekend of camping with a fold up camp saw, his Swisschamp, and my wife with his Hiker. (I hope)
Sounds like fun weekend. Be sure to take lots of pictures for us.
Post by: Smaug on October 10, 2015, 08:58:45 PM
Here's our skillet, which we use at least 5 days per week. This morning, it cooked scrambled eggs with butter, oregano, salt, pepper, and some salt-free organic seasoning I picked up at Costco: (it's not that good)
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...and here's one of our cast iron woks. This one is made by Lodge, which is an old, famous American brand of cast iron cookware. I've got my mind on a Lodge dutch oven for the future. Lodge casts them nice and thick, even, and with no voids, and they come pre-seasoned. Notice the inside of it is 100% round, but the bottom is flat, to fit well on our American stove tops. (Chinese stoves only have two burners, and they are bigger, round, and more evenly heated. More heat too.) This is a great equalizer, because since our burners don't put out as much heat, we can get the wok very hot, and it ends up searing the food just as well as an evenly-heated Chinese burner and a cheap wok. Keeping it hot is another story, but we do what we can with what we have, right? (Explorer Plus is shown for size reference)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/jzorns/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsx70e6fct.jpg) (http://s134.photobucket.com/user/jzorns/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsx70e6fct.jpg.html)
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I try to keep it seasoned by just not using soap when I wash it; I just use water and something to scrub. But my wife washes it with soap when I'm not looking. When I'm done washing it, I just heat it over the flame again until the water evaporates.
We don't have any exhaust fan for cooking, so I don't dare try the oven seasoning method.
Post by: Crow on October 11, 2015, 07:32:20 AM
I have in mind to make outdoor kitchen one day. There cast iron will really be put in good use.
Last week i found nice big kettle, that i will have to work on before use.
Post by: Crow on October 18, 2015, 11:21:02 AM
I had good old knife at my work toolbox, but someone seems to loan it, and misplaced it. So i took this beat up Clipper and gave a good scrub and sharpening to it. It has still few big nicks on the blade, but works as a beater really nicely.
I am really impressed, how good it holds an edge. I have been using it really hard everyday. And have to say, it all is not wood that has been cut.
Post by: Crow on October 23, 2015, 09:08:37 PM
Post by: Smaug on October 25, 2015, 05:40:59 AM
I went squirrel hunting once, with my .22 rifle. Got a small one with a head shot. The hunt was more fun than the meal; he was a tough little smurf, after he was fried up. I'm told it's best to pressure-cook or slow-cook them, otherwise, they're tough. But I didn't bring my pressure cooker to the campsite, only the frying pan.
Went after white-tailed deer a few years ago with my 44 Magnum revolver. Saw a couple that were too far off for a shot, in thick woods. Froze my ASS off. Hats off to those buggers for surviving the cold up here.
Post by: Crow on October 25, 2015, 08:41:35 AM
I have been offered three guns already by family members, but we will see what comes, if comes. I am not taking this too seriously for time being. Guns that were offered were Browning pump action shotgun, Single shot shotgun and 7mm rifle. Last two are really old, so pump action shotgun and maybe rifle would get some use.
Here it is notlegal to hunt with hand guns. And it is real pain to get licence even for the smallest ones. You really need to think what you wear when you walk in the cold :D
Usually when meat is tough, i coock it with skillet, give it good crispy cover. Then add water on pan, and boil it atleast 45 min. When water has almost vaporiced, add cream and you have tasty sauce.
Post by: Crow on October 25, 2015, 12:26:42 PM
Afterwards i made some meatballs with girls, and some bread. Delicious.
This morning we got up and baked some pancakes. Sweet and some salty. Then little walk out, and nice nap.
Post by: Crow on October 25, 2015, 03:08:05 PM
Post by: sawman on October 25, 2015, 03:41:09 PM
Post by: Crow on October 25, 2015, 04:01:12 PM
I do love this thread, Crow :drool: And I really wish I could try some of your cooked game. Sounds terrific :2tu:You will have to wait untill i get to go hunting. Maybe earliest next fall...
But i am willing to put some of my used receipts for you to see...
Post by: Crow on October 26, 2015, 10:48:18 AM
Post by: Smaug on October 27, 2015, 12:04:46 AM
Not only is it not such a big commitment for traveling, but those little animals are much easier to haul out of the woods than a moose. Moose hunters in Canada usually cut the moose in at least 5 parts prior to pulling them out of the woods: head, and the body quartered. Even then, I bet it's damned heavy. I think they weigh up to 1500 lbs. (680 kg)
I bet a lot of our fat hunters in the US get heart attacks while dragging animals out of the woods...
With small game, you still get to enjoy the hunt, enjoy (a bit of) the fruits of your labor, and get outside too. Also, only a light load in a shotgun or a 22 rifle is needed: low recoil.
Post by: sawman on October 27, 2015, 12:17:02 AM
Regarding the hunting, I think you're wise to go for the small game.That does make sense :tu:
Not only is it not such a big commitment for traveling, but those little animals are much easier to haul out of the woods than a moose. Moose hunters in Canada usually cut the moose in at least 5 parts prior to pulling them out of the woods: head, and the body quartered. Even then, I bet it's damned heavy. I think they weigh up to 1500 lbs. (680 kg)
I bet a lot of our fat hunters in the US get heart attacks while dragging animals out of the woods...
With small game, you still get to enjoy the hunt, enjoy (a bit of) the fruits of your labor, and get outside too. Also, only a light load in a shotgun or a 22 rifle is needed: low recoil.
Post by: Wilfried on October 29, 2015, 06:33:47 PM
Afterwards i made some meatballs with girls, and some bread. Delicious.
:o :D
I like your style of writing, Crow!
Post by: Crow on October 29, 2015, 07:43:12 PM
Afterwards i made some meatballs with girls, and some bread. Delicious.
:o :D
I like your style of writing, Crow!
:facepalm: i knew that did not come out right...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 29, 2015, 08:22:46 PM
Nice looking log pile Mate :tu:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on October 30, 2015, 05:27:21 AM
^^^ :D
Nice looking log pile Mate :tu:
:cheers:
:cheers:
I sure hope they don't fall as they dry.
Post by: Crow on October 30, 2015, 05:50:27 AM
We left sellers place, and went shopping christmas gifts and clothes for our girls. Got couple bags of everything and headed home. Way home was dark and icy, but car worked really nicely. We were home little past eight pm, and so tired.
So, now we are happy owners of Honda Accord tourer. I sure know what i am going to do this weekend.
Post by: Crow on October 31, 2015, 08:09:46 PM
I washed both of my cars, cleaned them inside, and gave two wax coatings for newcomer.
Ford will go forsale as soon as possible. Untill then Honda will be at reserve, and i will work on it to fix all flaws it has.
I have allways been fan of Honda Accords. This one is third Accord that i own. I have allways found them to be most reliable cars there is.
Post by: WWW on October 31, 2015, 09:36:46 PM
It was long day yesterday. Me and my wife left early at work, and went to see used car. Hour and a half drive on a icy road to see it. Sun was shining quite low towards us, wich made little challenge of its own because there was still some dirt flying with traffic. Anyway, seller was nice and honest telling everything about the car, and we ended buying it from him. Guy had come to see us next tow, so we had to give him lift back home, about half hour trip one way. Now this car had summer wheels on it, and seller was so nice that he changed winter wheels on it before we left.
We left sellers place, and went shopping christmas gifts and clothes for our girls. Got couple bags of everything and headed home. Way home was dark and icy, but car worked really nicely. We were home little past eight pm, and so tired.
So, now we are happy owners of Honda Accord tourer. I sure know what i am going to do this weekend.
It is always good to hear about good sellers and smooth transactions. Now a days is so easy to find people (at least where I live) lying to their eyeballs on how good a terrible product is. Not to mention the rudeness and lack of courtesy they present.
I'm glad were able to get a good deal. I hope you enjoy it!!!
Post by: Crow on November 07, 2015, 02:23:11 PM
It was long day yesterday. Me and my wife left early at work, and went to see used car. Hour and a half drive on a icy road to see it. Sun was shining quite low towards us, wich made little challenge of its own because there was still some dirt flying with traffic. Anyway, seller was nice and honest telling everything about the car, and we ended buying it from him. Guy had come to see us next tow, so we had to give him lift back home, about half hour trip one way. Now this car had summer wheels on it, and seller was so nice that he changed winter wheels on it before we left.
We left sellers place, and went shopping christmas gifts and clothes for our girls. Got couple bags of everything and headed home. Way home was dark and icy, but car worked really nicely. We were home little past eight pm, and so tired.
So, now we are happy owners of Honda Accord tourer. I sure know what i am going to do this weekend.
It is always good to hear about good sellers and smooth transactions. Now a days is so easy to find people (at least where I live) lying to their eyeballs on how good a terrible product is. Not to mention the rudeness and lack of courtesy they present.
I'm glad were able to get a good deal. I hope you enjoy it!!!
There still are good people left in the world.
I really hope this lasts good while now. As said earlier, i am fan of Accords. I will enjoy this.
Post by: Crow on November 07, 2015, 02:34:21 PM
My boss and coworkers had shizz stroke when i told this to them... Probably still laughing their minds out.
Post by: Crow on November 14, 2015, 03:21:48 PM
Made one switch roof light work with two separate switches.
I also changed rooflight of our bedroom to little more brighter one.
Post by: BASguy on November 14, 2015, 06:11:25 PM
Sent from 9 miles from the face of the sun
Post by: Crow on November 14, 2015, 08:25:43 PM
Post by: Crow on November 17, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
Post by: Aloha on November 17, 2015, 04:50:53 PM
Post by: Smaug on November 18, 2015, 01:03:52 AM
So, now we are happy owners of Honda Accord tourer. I sure know what i am going to do this weekend.
Congratulations. My car is a Honda Accord EX. Best care I've ever owned. (including a Honda CRX, Honda Civic, Toyota Matrix, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Rogue, Toyota Prius C, and Mazda MX-5 "Miata")
The Accord is as quick as the Miata, and has less body roll and of course more useful room.
The only one that is even close is the Matrix, and it was absolutely gutless in 4th and 5th gears.
Just change the oil and try to keep it from rusting out, and you'll be well-satisfied with it.
Touring = station wagon, right?
Post by: Crow on November 18, 2015, 06:20:13 AM
Few years back i owned Honda Prelude for a two weeks, and ended crashing it(was not my fault). Loved that thing, and was going to have it for awhile. Ended having motorcyckle after it. Honda Magna VF750C.
Post by: Crow on November 28, 2015, 11:42:32 AM
Speaking of ligh. Led Lenser that i won this years giveaways has seen some use. Tried to take some dark hour photos with my phone camera, but they did not come out too good. I will get some more use for it, and talk about it some more.
Last wednesday me and wife got some time together and used my fathersday gift. She got us tickets to Heavy Christmas concert. It was two and half hours of top finnish metal artists singing christmas songs. Usually i do not care about christmas songs, but this was pure awesomeness of metal music.
Today we went to yearly christmas market with our kids. Bought bunch of salty pastries, meatpie and dark bread for us to enjoy.
Post by: Grathr on November 28, 2015, 07:11:47 PM
Metal christmas songs sound like my kind of holiday music :tu:
The snow here just melted away again, and everyting is a muddy mess. :(
Post by: Crow on December 05, 2015, 12:08:28 PM
After we got all the snow pushed out of the way, we went shopping. I bought two motion detector led light to our backyard. One i just mounted on top of garage door, but for other i need to run some electric wires.
Post by: Crow on December 11, 2015, 10:47:20 AM
First one came to be sold at our shop. Little rust hole needed to be welded. Turned out to be a big hole. Well, that is done. Next i need to put new water pump in it, and all belts. These Isuzus do not hold up in these climates.
Next is Citroen Jumper, new tension adjusters for belt. Easy one. I hope.
Oh, i sold my car last night, and will give it to new owner this weekend. So evening goes cleaning it. I had to take cheaper car in trade, but seemes it might move soon to a new owner. I hope. For awhile it seemed that money was going to be tight this christmas, but little luck seemes to come my way.
Maybe couple pics to be added later of todays projects.
Post by: Crow on December 11, 2015, 10:55:39 AM
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Post by: Crow on December 12, 2015, 02:31:24 PM
Four hours later sun is setting.
There is still light for little while. Now 3.00 pm it is totally dark. Love winter.
Post by: BASguy on December 13, 2015, 02:55:33 AM
Sent from 9 miles from the face of the sun
Post by: Grathr on December 13, 2015, 08:08:59 AM
I love winter when we have snow. All the snow we had melted though :(
Post by: Crow on December 13, 2015, 08:17:46 AM
Nice pics!
I love winter when we have snow. All the snow we had melted though :(
Nice..... I love the short winter days
Sent from 9 miles from the face of the sun
Cheers guys.
This has been poor beginning for this winter. Few good snow rains, but temperatures too warm for snow to stay. Hope this stays on ground for christmas.
We got our christmas tree a bit early this year, and if it is going to be plus degrees, i dont know if that tree will hold it needles when inside.
Post by: Crow on December 13, 2015, 04:19:08 PM
Post by: Grathr on December 13, 2015, 05:26:09 PM
Those look tasty!
Do you have a stone oven?
Post by: Crow on December 13, 2015, 06:04:25 PM
:drool:
Those look tasty!
Do you have a stone oven?
They were tasty. Straight out of the owen, and lots of butter :drool:
I wish i had. It would be so nice. I use just basic elecktric owen for food. I do have open fireplace at living room. I have been thinking of what to do with it to be able to make food in there. It does not keep warmth, so it is just decorational piece for now.
Anyone have any ideas for making it more useful?
Post by: Crow on December 22, 2015, 11:57:03 AM
Tip was broken almost 1 cm. Edge was chipped all the way. Scratched badly.
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Post by: ducttapetech on December 22, 2015, 01:46:20 PM
Post by: Crow on December 22, 2015, 03:07:27 PM
Couple years ago i found that knife somewhere, and decided to save it for later. Now i gifted it to my coworker, that needed thin bladed wood carving knife. He makes fishing lures, wobblers? by hand, and needed good user.
Post by: Sparky415 on December 22, 2015, 05:43:27 PM
Nice job on the mora :tu:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on December 24, 2015, 09:07:28 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on December 24, 2015, 09:13:43 AM
You too Mate :cheers:
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Post by: sawman on December 24, 2015, 03:16:22 PM
:cheers:
:cheers:
:cheers:
Post by: Grathr on December 24, 2015, 03:27:31 PM
Merry christmas!
:cheers:
Post by: WWW on December 24, 2015, 05:17:00 PM
Todays project. Malt bread.
That bread looks really good, did you used a conventional oven?
Post by: Crow on December 24, 2015, 07:52:05 PM
Todays project. Malt bread.
That bread looks really good, did you used a conventional oven?
It was really good. Yes, just plain elecktric oven. I wish i had big soapstone fireplace. It would be so nice.
Post by: Crow on January 02, 2016, 08:03:49 PM
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Post by: Crow on January 03, 2016, 12:00:40 PM
Post by: Grathr on January 03, 2016, 02:14:28 PM
Its been ages since I have used a kicksled. It was my main transportation as kid in Winter They salt the smurf out of the roads now to keep the snow and ice away, so it just not practical anymore. :(
Post by: Crow on January 03, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Nice!
Its been ages since I have used a kicksled. It was my main transportation as kid in Winter They salt the smurf out of the roads now to keep the snow and ice away, so it just not practical anymore. :(
Back in the days, me and my brother used one all the time in the winter. I was grown on countryside, and no salt was used, and sand used very rarely. Now i live in city, and all is either salted or very well sanded. This is why i got it wide slides under it. When new snow comes, it is slippery goer, lots of speed. My girls love riding it.
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Post by: BASguy on January 15, 2016, 04:19:13 AM
Sent from 9 miles from the face of the sun
Post by: Grathr on January 15, 2016, 05:37:12 AM
I hope you find something new fast.
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Post by: Sparky415 on January 24, 2016, 06:40:56 PM
Sorry to hear that Crow.
I hope you find something new fast.
What he said :salute:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on January 24, 2016, 06:58:03 PM
Sorry to hear that Crow.
I hope you find something new fast.
What he said :salute:
:cheers:
I hope i will.
I took two days off, and went to search work walking from door to door. I went about twenty or more places, and with three places i was offered work for few months at time. One place was middle of expanding, so there could be something more permanent. Will have to go there again later...
Post by: Smaug on January 26, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
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Last wednesday me and wife got some time together and used my fathersday gift. She got us tickets to Heavy Christmas concert. It was two and half hours of top finnish metal artists singing christmas songs. Usually i do not care about christmas songs, but this was pure awesomeness of metal music.
Was Nightwish there? I quite like them, though they've lost some of their uniqueness since they kicked Tarja out.
Sorry to hear of the lay-off. Yes, while you're looking, look for something more permanent. Family life demands a steady paycheck, and you have SO many skills to offer. Do look and apply places online, in addition to door-to-door.
Post by: Crow on January 26, 2016, 07:14:37 PM
QuoteLast wednesday me and wife got some time together and used my fathersday gift. She got us tickets to Heavy Christmas concert. It was two and half hours of top finnish metal artists singing christmas songs. Usually i do not care about christmas songs, but this was pure awesomeness of metal music.
Was Nightwish there? I quite like them, though they've lost some of their uniqueness since they kicked Tarja out.
Sorry to hear of the lay-off. Yes, while you're looking, look for something more permanent. Family life demands a steady paycheck, and you have SO many skills to offer. Do look and apply places online, in addition to door-to-door.
Hey man. Where have you been? You have been missed... You know, there is thread of wondering where you are...
No, Nightwish was not there. Neither was Marco Hietala, alltough i would of liked to see him... I loved first years of Nightwish, and the rise of them. I still like them, but early years was best for me.
As for looking for work. I am looking for any opportunity get permanent job, as soon as possible. I will take short time works in between. I want to work, and i will get my life in track in any way possible. I might get possibility to re-educate me.
Post by: Crow on February 02, 2016, 06:13:03 PM
Post by: Grathr on February 02, 2016, 06:58:44 PM
Another bread today. This one i have to thank Grathr. Slow risen dough, and baked in pre heated ceramic pot. Damn this recipe was good and simple, and bread was light and well risen with good crust.
That looks good!
I want to make another now. :drool:
Post by: Crow on February 02, 2016, 07:10:37 PM
Another bread today. This one i have to thank Grathr. Slow risen dough, and baked in pre heated ceramic pot. Damn this recipe was good and simple, and bread was light and well risen with good crust.
That looks good!
I want to make another now. :drool:
And you should make another one. It is so easy to make, and so delicious straight out the owen...
I will have to translate one recipe that has some nuts in it.
Post by: Grathr on February 02, 2016, 07:13:58 PM
That would be great!Another bread today. This one i have to thank Grathr. Slow risen dough, and baked in pre heated ceramic pot. Damn this recipe was good and simple, and bread was light and well risen with good crust.
That looks good!
I want to make another now. :drool:
And you should make another one. It is so easy to make, and so delicious straight out the owen...
I will have to translate one recipe that has some nuts in it.
Post by: Crow on February 11, 2016, 08:12:48 PM
These are easy to make, and really tasty. Good and easy food for outdoors.
You need
4 cups left over potato mash
2 cups barley flour
Half teaspoon salt
One egg
250 Celsius for 10-15 minutes
Post by: Grathr on February 11, 2016, 08:16:33 PM
I have to try that.
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Post by: Crow on February 13, 2016, 07:35:29 PM
Took me a while to spot you :D
I am hideous :D
Post by: WWW on February 13, 2016, 09:44:18 PM
Took me a while to spot you :D
I was only able to find him because you mentioned!!!
On another note, I really hope you're able to find a job as soon as possible.
Post by: Smaug on February 15, 2016, 06:50:13 PM
I am hideous :D
Nah, from that pic alone, with the beard, you look like a crusader from one of the old movies. :)
Post by: Smaug on February 15, 2016, 06:52:25 PM
On another note, I really hope you're able to find a job as soon as possible.
+1. I wish you were nearby, or that we shared some network other than MTo, so I could help.
Did you check in with any other Finnish members? Or maybe consider joining a Finnish MT or SAK forum, if there's such a thing. I'm told networking is the best way to get a job. The thing is building the network.
Do you have a LinkedIn account? That is a professional networking site; it can be helpful. (at least in the US)
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Post by: Crow on February 16, 2016, 12:12:17 PM
On another note, I really hope you're able to find a job as soon as possible.
+1. I wish you were nearby, or that we shared some network other than MTo, so I could help.
Did you check in with any other Finnish members? Or maybe consider joining a Finnish MT or SAK forum, if there's such a thing. I'm told networking is the best way to get a job. The thing is building the network.
Do you have a LinkedIn account? That is a professional networking site; it can be helpful. (at least in the US)
I have interview tomorrow, but we will see if it leads to anything. Ther is couple places that said there could be something for summer. But what to do untill then.
I have not put myself up on sosial media. Or forums. I do not like to even use Facebook. Did check LinkedIn now that you mentioned it. Could be worth trying.
I shortened days on daycare for my girls, so they are home with me much more. Minus is that i don't get to go searching work when they are here. I did go and bought paint, so maybe we will paint couple walls together one day. :D
If nothing comes up, i will start fixing our apartment.
Post by: Smaug on February 18, 2016, 12:41:40 AM
If nothing comes up, i will start fixing our apartment.
Here's a trick I used once on a landlord who used stupid painters who painted over electric receptacles and window locks: Ask the landlord if you can repair them and take the cost of parts out of the rent. My landlord said: "Sure, just include the receipts with your rent check."
So I did, and it worked out well for both of us.
Maybe you can deduct the parts from the rent too?
Post by: Crow on February 18, 2016, 08:14:03 AM
Yesterday i had an interview and it lead to another one tomorrow. Hope this leads to something.
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2016, 09:14:02 AM
Fingers crossed for you Mate :salute:
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Post by: Grathr on February 21, 2016, 05:43:16 PM
Lovely sky!
Post by: WWW on February 22, 2016, 01:35:48 AM
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Post by: Crow on February 24, 2016, 04:38:15 PM
What to do?
Post by: Grathr on February 24, 2016, 04:48:11 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on February 24, 2016, 05:30:52 PM
I got a call today. I was offered job for three months. Great place, and less than one kilometer distance from home. I would love to take it. Only what was offered before was for longer time period. But distance is more than 30 km one way.
What to do?
a. Tell the first offer employer you need 3 months to think.
b. Take second offer job.
c. After 3 months and second job is done, take first offer job.
Next question?
8) 8)
Post by: Crow on February 24, 2016, 07:34:05 PM
Thats a luxury problem :)
It is. Other is factory work with two shifts plus travel. Other 9-17 dayjob with five minutes walk.
I got a call today. I was offered job for three months. Great place, and less than one kilometer distance from home. I would love to take it. Only what was offered before was for longer time period. But distance is more than 30 km one way.
What to do?
a. Tell the first offer employer you need 3 months to think.
b. Take second offer job.
c. After 3 months and second job is done, take first offer job.
Next question?
8) 8)
That did cross my mind. :D i wish it could work that way.
I did go and talked to boss whom called me today, and explained situation. He gave me time to think things through, because he really wants me to this job, but understands if i refuse it in the end.
Post by: Smaug on February 24, 2016, 08:16:33 PM
As for the jobs, how long is the first job for? (the one that requires travel?) If it is a LOT longer duration, I would take that one.
If it is just a little longer, I'd take the 3 month one. You'll save so much in commuting expenses, and also have a little time to plan what to do after the 3 months is up.
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Post by: pfrsantos on February 26, 2016, 12:55:44 PM
I am hideous :D
Nah, from that pic alone, with the beard, you look like a crusader from one of the old movies. :)
+1
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:D :D :D :D
:D :D :D :D
Post by: Crow on February 26, 2016, 04:24:03 PM
"Come on, kids! Dinner is getting cold!"Show content(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=60381.0;attach=261262;image)
:D :D :D :D
:rofl: that came from the bushes...
Post by: Crow on April 03, 2016, 08:37:39 AM
I got little tired and stressed of searching work. Last week i just tried to relax, and tried not to think about it anymore.
Now i have to start picking new edc for my new to me work. Any suggestions are welcome.
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2016, 08:47:53 AM
Thats very good news Mate :tu:
We can't help with the EDC if we don't know what your doing
Post by: Crow on April 03, 2016, 08:56:01 AM
Thats very good news Mate :tu:
We can't help with the EDC if we don't know what your doing
I am going to work at cold storage at a market. Driving forklifts and lorry. I will be moving stuff from old storage to new one. They have online store, and will be managing in and out shipments.
Post by: Grathr on April 03, 2016, 09:11:05 AM
Thats very good news Mate :tu:
We can't help with the EDC if we don't know what your doing
I am going to work at cold storage at a market. Driving forklifts and lorry. I will be moving stuff from old storage to new one. They have online store, and will be managing in and out shipments.
Congrats! :cheers:
Sounds like a good OH opening knife would be very useful. Like a Spyderco Delica.
And maybe a wave in a belt pouch?
Post by: Crow on April 03, 2016, 01:42:33 PM
As for multitool, thinking between Surge, Freehand, MP600 bluntnose and PPP.
And some dedicated food knife.
Anything else i could pack with me? I will take backpack with me, and few things will rest there. And i will travel by bicyckle.
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2016, 08:18:20 PM
Warm gloves needed by the sounds of it :tu:
Post by: Crow on April 03, 2016, 08:50:48 PM
Warm gloves needed by the sounds of it :tu:
Oh yes they are. Thank god, they are giving me work clothes, and promised safety shoes too, alltough they can be little colder than regular shoes. But summer is coming...
Post by: Crow on April 08, 2016, 07:09:34 PM
My knife does not do so well with me. There is so much cutting, that it gets dull just after few hours. They did give me utility knife with cut off blades, wich i use very much. I use my Retki knife to mostly plastic and cardboard, and it dulls fast. Mostly sharpening it is just hohning it with cardboad corners, wich gives me some more using time with it. I really need to try more knives as work continues.
Post by: Grathr on April 10, 2016, 06:38:29 PM
What size knife do you use for work?
Post by: Crow on April 10, 2016, 07:03:06 PM
This is what I use. 7,5 cm blade. Nice user, but kind of soft blade material. I think i will carry my Enlan el-02b for couple days. I have been looking Ganzo g727 reviews. Might have to get one. Any suggestions on good user?
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Post by: Grathr on April 10, 2016, 07:12:44 PM
I have become very partial to Spydercos. :)
Maybe a Tenacious would fit the bill?
Post by: Crow on April 10, 2016, 07:21:08 PM
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Post by: Smaug on April 26, 2016, 06:08:34 PM
Then, use your personal knife/MT as a back-up.
Working close to home is a big advantage; I think you made the right decision. It's worth real money, not to mention the fact that a short commute = more personal and family time.
One trick that my brother does is he gets combo-edge blades. We knife connoisseurs generally prefer a full plain edge, but with a combo, even when the plain edge gets dull, serrated still works until you can get to your sharpening rig. (though you do have to saw with it, instead of just zipping it through)
Post by: Crow on April 26, 2016, 06:23:37 PM
I have had few partially serrated, and couple fully serrated knives, and i cant get myself liking those at all. Plane edge blades for me anyday, thank you.
I think this was best decision in the end. Everything is much easier now. Just walking distance to work, enough time for family afterwards. And no gas bills. (will have to talk my wife to start using bicyckle for work travels). :D
Post by: Crow on April 28, 2016, 06:08:46 PM
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Post by: ducttapetech on April 28, 2016, 06:12:29 PM
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Post by: Grathr on April 28, 2016, 06:16:38 PM
Nice! What are you going to carve with it first?
That's us mobile
+1 :tu:
Planning to make spoon?
Post by: ducttapetech on April 28, 2016, 06:18:01 PM
A bowl?Nice! What are you going to carve with it first?
That's us mobile
+1 :tu:
Planning to make spoon?
That's us mobile
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Post by: Grathr on April 30, 2016, 06:24:37 PM
Was it the new Mora?
Post by: Crow on April 30, 2016, 06:38:41 PM
Ouch!
Was it the new Mora?
Yes it was. Now it really is mine.
But it works really well. I was surpriced how well it carves wood. Only downside i saw, was that edge starts bit far off the handle. Maybe more curve should start closer to handle aswell.
Post by: Crow on April 30, 2016, 06:50:28 PM
Klara vappen.
Hauskaa Vappua kaikille.
Post by: Grathr on April 30, 2016, 07:13:21 PM
Its been a while since I made my own mead.
How strong is it?
Post by: Crow on April 30, 2016, 07:24:24 PM
For few years i have made this with my own recipe. Within first times i made this, and offered to my mother inlaw. She liked it wery much, and drank couple of glasses of it. Soon she started giggling, and she said she felt little light at the moment. After that first batch she would only take little taste of the batch, but would not drive or take full glass of it. I wonder why is that :D
But it tastes really good...
Post by: Grathr on April 30, 2016, 07:27:29 PM
Not strong yet. Like nice lemonade. Now i can let my kids have it. But wait few days more, and i say it rises to 8 percent or more.
For few years i have made this with my own recipe. Within first times i made this, and offered to my mother inlaw. She liked it wery much, and drank couple of glasses of it. Soon she started giggling, and she said she felt little light at the moment. After that first batch she would only take little taste of the batch, but would not drive or take full glass of it. I wonder why is that :D
But it tastes really good...
Sound good!
I remember that the best bottles where the ones that had aged over a year.
Drinking too much of it gave me a serious hangover though :)
Post by: Crow on April 30, 2016, 07:41:58 PM
Not strong yet. Like nice lemonade. Now i can let my kids have it. But wait few days more, and i say it rises to 8 percent or more.
For few years i have made this with my own recipe. Within first times i made this, and offered to my mother inlaw. She liked it wery much, and drank couple of glasses of it. Soon she started giggling, and she said she felt little light at the moment. After that first batch she would only take little taste of the batch, but would not drive or take full glass of it. I wonder why is that :D
But it tastes really good...
Sound good!
I remember that the best bottles where the ones that had aged over a year.
Drinking too much of it gave me a serious hangover though :)
I have never had a bottle that has had time to age that well. But i can figure that yeast, when ageing, will give nice hangovers :D
Last couple of weeks i have made atleast three baches of mead. Today my wife made some really nice sugar doughnuts. Celebrating "labor day" / "first of may" with these goodies is traditional...
Post by: Grathr on April 30, 2016, 07:54:18 PM
Not strong yet. Like nice lemonade. Now i can let my kids have it. But wait few days more, and i say it rises to 8 percent or more.
For few years i have made this with my own recipe. Within first times i made this, and offered to my mother inlaw. She liked it wery much, and drank couple of glasses of it. Soon she started giggling, and she said she felt little light at the moment. After that first batch she would only take little taste of the batch, but would not drive or take full glass of it. I wonder why is that :D
But it tastes really good...
Sound good!
I remember that the best bottles where the ones that had aged over a year.
Drinking too much of it gave me a serious hangover though :)
I have never had a bottle that has had time to age that well. But i can figure that yeast, when ageing, will give nice hangovers :D
Last couple of weeks i have made atleast three baches of mead. Today my wife made some really nice sugar doughnuts. Celebrating "labor day" / "first of may" with these goodies is traditional...
How big are your batches?
Mine where 20liters.
Not that much 1. Of may celebrations left here. I used to march in workers parades as a kid, but noone does that anymore.
Post by: Crow on April 30, 2016, 08:07:05 PM
Not strong yet. Like nice lemonade. Now i can let my kids have it. But wait few days more, and i say it rises to 8 percent or more.
For few years i have made this with my own recipe. Within first times i made this, and offered to my mother inlaw. She liked it wery much, and drank couple of glasses of it. Soon she started giggling, and she said she felt little light at the moment. After that first batch she would only take little taste of the batch, but would not drive or take full glass of it. I wonder why is that :D
But it tastes really good...
Sound good!
I remember that the best bottles where the ones that had aged over a year.
Drinking too much of it gave me a serious hangover though :)
I have never had a bottle that has had time to age that well. But i can figure that yeast, when ageing, will give nice hangovers :D
Last couple of weeks i have made atleast three baches of mead. Today my wife made some really nice sugar doughnuts. Celebrating "labor day" / "first of may" with these goodies is traditional...
How big are your batches?
Mine where 20liters.
Not that much 1. Of may celebrations left here. I used to march in workers parades as a kid, but noone does that anymore.
Well, this is allways :cheers: party here, but some sugar doughnuts and soft mead has allways been family traditions.
I make about five litres of mead at a time. I am not looking for alcohol based drink. Just some good soft drink. Same as home brewed beer. Not that much of alcohol, but good thirst drink on a hot day.
Post by: zoidberg on May 01, 2016, 12:17:13 AM
Post by: Crow on May 01, 2016, 08:54:42 AM
Awarded. :cheers:
Thank you :hatsoff:
Post by: ducttapetech on May 01, 2016, 04:40:47 PM
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Post by: Crow on May 01, 2016, 06:25:27 PM
Nice job on that spoon. Sorry about the cut, but it is your now. Gotta love blood sacrifices.Thanks mate. I have blisters and wounds all often. They won't bother me. I love most my knives that have made me bleed.
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Make your log bottom hollow...
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Post by: Crow on June 03, 2016, 07:38:43 PM
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Post by: Crow on June 03, 2016, 07:44:16 PM
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Post by: Grathr on June 03, 2016, 08:16:36 PM
Nice anvil by the way.
Post by: Crow on June 03, 2016, 09:40:12 PM
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Post by: Crow on June 03, 2016, 10:10:45 PM
Well done!Anvil is nice and too small. 5 kg if i remember right. Same picture has my new to me vice, that i will have to restore some time near future. as well as that axe also. I did put better edge for it today...
Nice anvil by the way.
Post by: Crow on June 04, 2016, 06:29:05 PM
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Post by: Grathr on June 04, 2016, 06:39:37 PM
Post by: Crow on June 04, 2016, 07:16:03 PM
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Post by: Crow on June 04, 2016, 07:22:11 PM
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Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 08:29:11 PM
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actually my mother's side of the family.
Edit: birch bark backpack. Owner of this one died in 1979. He carried this since his young age. And he made it with his own hands.
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 08:29:49 PM
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 08:31:31 PM
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 08:32:11 PM
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 08:34:20 PM
These i remember from my childhood.
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 08:36:13 PM
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Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 08:39:37 PM
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Post by: lasnow01 on June 11, 2016, 08:43:08 PM
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 09:20:26 PM
thats cool, i always wanted one but don't know how to use one
Will give guidance if you need it.... And building instructions aswell...
Post by: Crow on June 11, 2016, 09:35:42 PM
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Post by: Sparky415 on June 11, 2016, 10:08:51 PM
Thank you Sparky. Finally i made it to make handle for her...
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Sorry I missed this, That is looking Great Mate! :tu:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on June 18, 2016, 05:34:02 PM
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And first try is allways the one you learn from...
Post by: zoidberg on June 18, 2016, 05:37:01 PM
And my brothers smokehouse...
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I like it very much. :tu: :tu:
Post by: AlephZero on June 18, 2016, 05:45:19 PM
Building basket.
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And first try is allways the one you learn from...
That reminds me of getting on with my paracord work :) :tu:
Post by: Crow on June 18, 2016, 07:35:37 PM
I allways wanted to make diamond wave shopping net out of paracord.Building basket.
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And first try is allways the one you learn from...
That reminds me of getting on with my paracord work :) :tu:
Love to see what you make out of paracord...
Post by: Milan Vandenbilcke on June 19, 2016, 09:48:52 AM
I allways wanted to make diamond wave shopping net out of paracord.Building basket.
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And first try is allways the one you learn from...
That reminds me of getting on with my paracord work :) :tu:
Love to see what you make out of paracord...
Always* OCD badge?
Post by: zoidberg on June 19, 2016, 10:00:13 AM
I allways wanted to make diamond wave shopping net out of paracord.Building basket.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/7eb9959330a3d085239e4178651b3ca9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/d8d4f1b83f1d4af07dda9b864a18194d.jpg)
And first try is allways the one you learn from...
That reminds me of getting on with my paracord work :) :tu:
Love to see what you make out of paracord...
Always* OCD badge?
No sorry, we need more than that. :pok:
Post by: Milan Vandenbilcke on June 19, 2016, 10:03:47 AM
Sure no problem!I allways wanted to make diamond wave shopping net out of paracord.Building basket.
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/d8d4f1b83f1d4af07dda9b864a18194d.jpg)
And first try is allways the one you learn from...
That reminds me of getting on with my paracord work :) :tu:
Love to see what you make out of paracord...
Always* OCD badge?
No sorry, we need more than that. :pok:
Post by: zoidberg on June 19, 2016, 10:07:51 AM
Sure no problem!I allways wanted to make diamond wave shopping net out of paracord.Building basket.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/7eb9959330a3d085239e4178651b3ca9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/d8d4f1b83f1d4af07dda9b864a18194d.jpg)
And first try is allways the one you learn from...
That reminds me of getting on with my paracord work :) :tu:
Love to see what you make out of paracord...
Always* OCD badge?
No sorry, we need more than that. :pok:
We'll have a ton of giveaways during July, names often go missing from entry lists, the OCD badge is for those that maintain the lists.
Post by: Milan Vandenbilcke on June 19, 2016, 10:09:33 AM
Okay!Sure no problem!I allways wanted to make diamond wave shopping net out of paracord.Building basket.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/7eb9959330a3d085239e4178651b3ca9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160618/d8d4f1b83f1d4af07dda9b864a18194d.jpg)
And first try is allways the one you learn from...
That reminds me of getting on with my paracord work :) :tu:
Love to see what you make out of paracord...
Always* OCD badge?
No sorry, we need more than that. :pok:
We'll have a ton of giveaways during July, names often go missing from entry lists, the OCD badge is for those that maintain the lists.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G800F met Tapatalk
Post by: Crow on June 23, 2016, 07:10:53 PM
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2016, 06:57:14 AM
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2016, 09:06:00 AM
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Post by: Grathr on June 25, 2016, 11:25:34 AM
Post by: Flint Hills on June 25, 2016, 02:26:24 PM
These turned nice.
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Very nice! What's your process?
Post by: Crow on June 25, 2016, 07:50:20 PM
These turned nice.
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Very nice! What's your process?
Clean
Heat
Sunseed oil
Heat till smokes and cool down
Repeat atleast three times
Perfect :D
Once you cook, warm pot, oil pot, then butter pot good... Now you are ready to make food.
Post by: Crow on June 29, 2016, 05:56:06 PM
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This is what it looked inside that case. I like those post it notes telling where to look
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And oh my. This is what was inside.
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There were two planes, one bigger one smaller. One folding measure and Stanley tape measure. Nice sheffield hawkbill knife. And two nozzles for Gaz blowtorch. And that nice eclipse handle. And that nice case Everything was inside.
Huge thanks for Tony my friend. These will get used and loved. And i owe you big time.
Post by: Grathr on June 29, 2016, 08:03:11 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on June 29, 2016, 08:16:54 PM
That should keep you out of trouble for a little while :D
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on June 29, 2016, 09:07:15 PM
That should keep you out of trouble for a little while :D
:cheers:
You think? I just got two anvils today... :facepalm:
That is a awesome kit! :tu:
That it really is. They are really nice tools.
Post by: Crow on June 30, 2016, 09:29:07 PM
Sharpened the knife. Took nice edge. Cuts very well at garden, where it will be used mostly.
Gaz torch works like charm with both nozzles. Will use so much of this thing.
Small plane. Looked nice for quick look. And it was. I had to straighten the body, clean it, and give good sharpening to the edge. Works great now. Little more care needed for getting it shine.
Tape measure got cleaned and little oil on surfaces. No need to do anything more.
Folding measure got oil treatment with some 1500 grit sandpaper. Looks pretty, and clean now. And in my jacket pocket it will go...
Eclipse handle i just cleaned little. No thing else needed to do to it.
Bigger plane will have to wait untill i get inspiration to take it apart...
Post by: Sparky415 on June 30, 2016, 10:10:19 PM
Glad you are having fun Mate :D
:popcorn:
Post by: Crow on July 01, 2016, 01:08:31 PM
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Post by: Fortytwo on July 01, 2016, 01:15:00 PM
This was on sale, and i could not resist myself from buying it. Rhere was bo Diesel also, but much higher price.
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Nice, do post your thoughts about it, is such a good tool on paper but there doesn't seem to be much interest (probably due to the price).
Post by: Crow on July 01, 2016, 02:56:28 PM
This was on sale, and i could not resist myself from buying it. Rhere was bo Diesel also, but much higher price.
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Nice, do post your thoughts about it, is such a good tool on paper but there doesn't seem to be much interest (probably due to the price).
I will. After just playing with it, i see couple things could be done differently.
Post by: Grathr on July 04, 2016, 07:22:47 PM
I just got one my self.
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Post by: Crow on July 06, 2016, 06:21:21 AM
What are the odds?
I just got one my self.
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You Sir have a good taste in multitools :hatsoff:
Post by: Grathr on July 07, 2016, 05:37:08 PM
What are the odds?
I just got one my self.
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You Sir have a good taste in multitools :hatsoff:
You too Sir! :hatsoff:
Post by: Crow on July 12, 2016, 06:20:37 PM
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Post by: Grathr on July 12, 2016, 06:34:18 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on July 12, 2016, 06:48:10 PM
Nate
Post by: Sparky415 on July 12, 2016, 07:42:44 PM
Nice finds! :tu:
+1 :tu:
Post by: Crow on July 13, 2016, 07:18:15 PM
Very nice finds. Cast iron is the best.
Nate
I am using cast iron more often these days. I am dreaming of building outside kitchen of sort in future. Just havent figured out what kind would work best for my needs.
Post by: Crow on July 15, 2016, 06:55:21 PM
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Post by: Crow on July 15, 2016, 07:18:28 PM
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Post by: Crow on July 15, 2016, 08:50:50 PM
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Post by: Crow on July 15, 2016, 08:54:39 PM
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Lake was nice and cool...
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Post by: Crow on July 15, 2016, 09:25:31 PM
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Post by: Crow on July 16, 2016, 06:12:04 PM
Yesterday we went for carboot sales happening. Lasts for three days. Found some really nice stuff. My father follows my footprints to certain things. Like knives and old tools. Me and my brother got him original Wave at his 50th birthday. He still has it almost unused at safe. Anyway. We both went with my better half and kids. Wife and kids went their way, and we lucky got to go on ours. I found nice hand vice, wich i gave to my father. These vices are real rarities here. Small table vice, some pliers, old army oil bottles, plane wich name in english is unknown to me. Will post pics for you guys when i get my camera on.
My father got me nice old hammer. Really nice condition eccept handle, wich is usual for this old hammers.
Well. Too little time to tell everything now. Updates soon to come... with pics...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 16, 2016, 08:13:35 PM
:popcorn:
:D :cheers:
Post by: Crow on July 16, 2016, 09:16:27 PM
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Post by: AHB on July 16, 2016, 09:34:03 PM
Post by: Crow on July 16, 2016, 09:51:32 PM
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Post by: Crow on July 16, 2016, 10:06:46 PM
Beautiful scenery mate.. :tu: I visited Finland about 15 years ago and your pictures is exactly how I remember my stay.. :) :)Long time since your visit here. Most will remember their stay for rest of their lives. This is beautiful place to be. Maybe someday you will come again...
I enjoy reading your post. Before I joined this forum, i read many posts wich i enjoyed. Many names i remember, and one is yours.
Post by: Crow on July 18, 2016, 04:53:50 PM
One thing is not pictured is small Mora. Quite old, and decend condition. Will have to take pictures of it later.
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Post by: Sparky415 on July 18, 2016, 09:15:31 PM
Is the round thing the oil bottle? :think:
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2016, 08:20:25 AM
Is the round thing the oil bottle? :think:
Yep, that is the one. It is old army gun oil bottle. Small, but useful in many ways.
Post by: Sparky415 on July 19, 2016, 08:01:21 PM
I look forward to a better picture of it when you've cleaned it up :D :salute:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2016, 08:08:25 PM
I look forward to a better picture of it when you've cleaned it up :D :salute:
:cheers:
I don't think i will clean it too much. There is really nice patina on it. I think just fast wiping will do here. But will take better pictures for you...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 19, 2016, 08:11:51 PM
I look forward to a better picture of it when you've cleaned it up :D :salute:
:cheers:
I don't think i will clean it too much. There is really nice patina on it. I think just fast wiping will do here. But will take better pictures for you...
Thanks Mate, I didn't mean to be rude :D :-[ :salute:
Post by: Crow on July 19, 2016, 09:50:06 PM
I look forward to a better picture of it when you've cleaned it up :D :salute:
:cheers:
I don't think i will clean it too much. There is really nice patina on it. I think just fast wiping will do here. But will take better pictures for you...
Thanks Mate, I didn't mean to be rude :D :-[ :salute:
You weren't. :cheers:
Post by: Crow on July 21, 2016, 06:32:11 PM
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Post by: Sparky415 on July 21, 2016, 06:40:04 PM
Thanks for the picture, looks good next to the rule :tu:
Post by: Crow on July 24, 2016, 08:45:12 PM
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Post by: Kev D on July 24, 2016, 09:13:14 PM
Post by: Crow on July 24, 2016, 09:34:03 PM
Nice, what finish have you decided on?
I do not know. Maybe some kind wood oil. Any recommendations?
I have been thinking of boiling some finish myself. Just have not gotten to it yet.
Post by: Sparky415 on July 24, 2016, 09:54:31 PM
Nice looking pallet Mate, I can see a lot of hours in that :salute:
In the past I’ve found linseed oil will turn black on outside furniture, I’ve had to buy proper outside furniture oil :ahhh
Post by: Crow on July 24, 2016, 10:12:36 PM
Nice looking pallet Mate, I can see a lot of hours in that :salute:
In the past I’ve found linseed oil will turn black on outside furniture, I’ve had to buy proper outside furniture oil :ahhh
It has too many hours used to it. But i used that small plane you send me to make it. It works like a dream.
I was afraid i would have to get furniture oil for it. But i need it for something else also.
Post by: Sparky415 on July 25, 2016, 08:17:25 AM
I’m glad you got it sharp and working :tu:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on July 25, 2016, 07:25:08 PM
I’m glad you got it sharp and working :tu:
:cheers:
Bigger one is still in progress :ahhh too much stuff to do. But will be great when done.
Post by: Smaug on July 28, 2016, 07:06:25 AM
Planes, hammers, knives, axes, anvils... It seems you like anything from steel or iron.
Our cast iron wok gets used almost daily, by my wife. We're shopping for a new range, that can put out enough heat to properly cook on a wok. (at least 12,000 BTU, with a dual ring burner) Range hood is first though, see the latest post in my thread.
Post by: Crow on July 28, 2016, 07:42:24 PM
You've been busy! How's work going, more steady these days?
Planes, hammers, knives, axes, anvils... It seems you like anything from steel or iron.
Our cast iron wok gets used almost daily, by my wife. We're shopping for a new range, that can put out enough heat to properly cook on a wok. (at least 12,000 BTU, with a dual ring burner) Range hood is first though, see the latest post in my thread.
Work is going great these days. Got new job, and been enjoying working this place. It is hard on your body, but easy on mind.
I do love old tools, and love to use them. :D
Have you thought of carbon wok? Might give nicer results with right burner. I hope that technician will install right ducting, and make it work good.
Post by: Crow on July 29, 2016, 07:02:15 PM
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Post by: Smaug on July 31, 2016, 08:21:41 AM
What are you cooking Crow?
Seasoning the pan again, smoking up the house? :pok:
Post by: Smaug on July 31, 2016, 08:26:15 AM
Work is going great these days. Got new job, and been enjoying working this place. It is hard on your body, but easy on mind.Good to hear! Still, keep your eyes open for a job that's not so hard on the body, as those jobs are not so good as you get on in years. I wanted to be an electrician, but my grandpa (who was an electrical foreman for many years) told me: "Nah, you don't want to be doing that when you're 60. Your knees'll be shot. (we have bad knees in my family)
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Have you thought of carbon wok? Might give nicer results with right burner. I hope that technician will install right ducting, and make it work good.No more woks for us. We have a thin cast iron one with a round bottom, a thick cast iron one with a thick bottom that's flat on the outside, and have tried some non-stick ones. (not hot enough) However, I think you're right, that it would be as good as an iron one. A lot lighter, but maybe not as much thermal mass to get up to temperature for searing the food over a flame that isn't quite hot enough.
Post by: Grathr on July 31, 2016, 08:46:50 AM
Post by: Crow on July 31, 2016, 11:02:19 AM
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Post by: Kev D on July 31, 2016, 11:14:14 AM
Post by: Crow on July 31, 2016, 11:14:52 AM
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Post by: Crow on July 31, 2016, 02:27:21 PM
Any takers?
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Anyone posting "i want this" in this thread within next 7 days will be entering this gaw.
Seven days from now, i will be giving this 125 years celebration Mora 511 knife to one randomly selected person.
Post by: Kev D on July 31, 2016, 02:32:09 PM
Count me in please... I want this :tu:
Post by: Sparky415 on July 31, 2016, 03:24:40 PM
Nice looking pan and Very nice GAW :salute:
I won’t enter as I have too many Moras etc
Good luck Guys :cheers:
Post by: Grathr on July 31, 2016, 05:02:29 PM
I already have a bunch of Moras, so Ill let you spread the Scandi love to some who need it more :)
Post by: J-sews on July 31, 2016, 05:57:14 PM
Post by: Smaug on July 31, 2016, 06:08:56 PM
Post by: AlephZero on July 31, 2016, 06:35:54 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on July 31, 2016, 08:59:02 PM
Works marveallous...
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The seasoning looks good on that one :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 31, 2016, 09:01:18 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on August 01, 2016, 02:45:45 AM
"I want this" is actually an understatement. More like I desire this would approriate
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Post by: LoopCutter on August 01, 2016, 02:50:57 AM
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Post by: Smaug on August 01, 2016, 04:31:58 AM
On cast iron, is there a manufacture of cast iron that is of better quality in Europe? In the states I search for a couple names that are no longer produce, and compete with Amish often at flea markets and auctions when I can.
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Lodge still makes top quality cast iron in good ol' Tennessee. We have the wok and will soon get a Dutch oven.
Post by: Crow on August 01, 2016, 05:44:34 AM
On cast iron, is there a manufacture of cast iron that is of better quality in Europe? In the states I search for a couple names that are no longer produce, and compete with Amish often at flea markets and auctions when I can.
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There is some manufacturers that make better stuff you want to buy. There is much coming from china also, but i rather leave it be. Few names comes to mind, last picture of mine is UPO made in Finland. You could also see Skeppshult, Hackman and Le Creuset. Few places here do sell Lodge cast iron products.
Post by: LoopCutter on August 01, 2016, 12:57:18 PM
Lodge is the only US made cast iron I believe. It is good and I have a double skillet for the grill. As well as a couple smaller.On cast iron, is there a manufacture of cast iron that is of better quality in Europe? In the states I search for a couple names that are no longer produce, and compete with Amish often at flea markets and auctions when I can.
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Lodge still makes top quality cast iron in good ol' Tennessee. We have the wok and will soon get a Dutch oven.
I have learned that good cast iron will be as smooth as a baby's bottom, that is usually the best method to tell the quality.
Wagnar and Griswald are two brands that are desired and get good prices when at auction.
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Post by: ba-ta on August 01, 2016, 05:09:05 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 01, 2016, 05:51:16 PM
Don't be so shy guys. One allways needs a good beater. :DOn cast iron, is there a manufacture of cast iron that is of better quality in Europe? In the states I search for a couple names that are no longer produce, and compete with Amish often at flea markets and auctions when I can.
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There is some manufacturers that make better stuff you want to buy. There is much coming from china also, but i rather leave it be. Few names comes to mind, last picture of mine is UPO made in Finland. You could also see Skeppshult, Hackman and Le Creuset. Few places here do sell Lodge cast iron products.
OK you talked me into it :D I am in for the GAW :cheers: Thanks for the chance Crow :tu:
Post by: Smaug on August 01, 2016, 06:16:08 PM
The seasoning that you show, in the oven, only needs to be done before the first use.
After that, I keep it seasoned by just cooking on it, and leaving the oils, fats and other seasoning in the iron. (and by not washing it with soap.) I wash mine with water and a steel scrubbing pad after it cools a little, but not so long after that the food is hard to get off. Sometimes, I use a bit of salt as a scrubbing agent, but of course, be sure to rinse that all off.
Then, I dry it over the range top flame for a couple minutes.
Are you doing the oven seasoning because you are always getting more cast iron, or just because you like the seasoning to be very even?
Post by: Crow on August 01, 2016, 07:04:28 PM
I do seasoning pictures here, because i get new cast iron from time to time. But. I might give repeat after some use, if there was need to scrub hard. So i washed and scrubber pan, i heated it in owen, oiled it, and quick seasoning to stay good.
Other than that, i mostly just wipe irons clean, and off to srorage. or wash with hot water if pan will not clean easy. Might use mild soap, then owen dry, and oil surfaces. No heat after oil when lightly cleaning.
Your methods are very similar to mine. I have not used that salt scrub yet, but i do recommend it. It is easier to your iron, than steel scrubbing pad would be.
Do you use salt on raw potato surface?
Post by: Smaug on August 01, 2016, 11:19:29 PM
Do you use salt on raw potato surface?
I'm not sure what you mean by this. Do you mean do I put the salt in a piece of potato to scrub with? No.
I always scrub with a stainless steel scouring pad. Most times, a light going-over is all it needs, and it's certainly not enough to take the seasoning out.
The rare times when I need to scub harder, it's enough to just oil it before cooking next time. It never gets to that terrible gray state.
Post by: ddogu on August 02, 2016, 03:20:09 AM
Safety lock assembled for front door.
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Am I the only one who for an instant thought that he's looking at Darth Vader's mask?.. :think: :think: :assimilate:
Post by: Crow on August 04, 2016, 06:16:59 AM
Post by: Kev D on August 04, 2016, 09:56:24 PM
Post by: Crow on August 07, 2016, 07:04:26 PM
Kevin Davey
J-sews
Smaug
ba-ta
Poncho65
Anyone else want to have a chance?
Post by: Crow on August 08, 2016, 07:00:20 PM
1 - Kevin Davey
2 - J-sews
3 - Smaug
4 - ba-ta
5 - Poncho65
Post by: Crow on August 08, 2016, 07:02:09 PM
Congratulations Kevin Davey.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2016, 07:08:36 PM
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Congratulations Kevin Davey.
Congrats Kevin :cheers: you are on fire lately buddy :tu:
Post by: Crow on August 08, 2016, 07:11:53 PM
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Congratulations Kevin Davey.
Congrats Kevin :cheers: you are on fire lately buddy :tu:
We might need banana dance here...
Post by: Kev D on August 08, 2016, 07:57:54 PM
Thank you so much :salute: :hatsoff:
:nanadance::nanadance::nanadance::nanadance:
Post by: Kev D on August 08, 2016, 08:10:48 PM
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Congratulations Kevin Davey.
Congrats Kevin :cheers: you are on fire lately buddy :tu:
Thank you :cheers:
I'd best get a gaw ready for when I hit the 1k nlc post.
Post by: Poncho65 on August 08, 2016, 08:14:30 PM
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Congratulations Kevin Davey.
Congrats Kevin :cheers: you are on fire lately buddy :tu:
We might need banana dance here...
Quite right :hatsoff:
:nanadance: :nanadance: :evilbanana: :evilbanana: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Post by: LoopCutter on August 09, 2016, 03:45:48 AM
I will let dice do picking...
1 - Kevin Davey
2 - J-sews
3 - Smaug
4 - ba-ta
5 - Poncho65
Congrats Kevin. :cheers:
I must be invisible, did not make the list, post 378 (?)
Still love following Crow's nest.
Post by: Crow on August 09, 2016, 05:11:42 AM
Post by: ba-ta on August 09, 2016, 05:49:44 AM
Post by: Kev D on August 09, 2016, 08:07:01 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on August 09, 2016, 08:55:18 AM
@LoopCutter Sorry mate. My bad. Pm me your address, and i will send you somethin :cheers:No need, the out come was 1 and I was later to the party.
That is very tall of you, but not required.
All the best!
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Post by: Crow on August 09, 2016, 04:11:02 PM
But i want to. Send me your address please...@LoopCutter Sorry mate. My bad. Pm me your address, and i will send you somethin :cheers:No need, the out come was 1 and I was later to the party.
That is very tall of you, but not required.
All the best!
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Post by: Crow on August 16, 2016, 07:28:58 PM
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Post by: Kev D on August 16, 2016, 08:29:24 PM
Very nice
Post by: Poncho65 on August 18, 2016, 01:03:33 AM
:drool: :drool:
Very nice
+1 :like:
Post by: Crow on August 23, 2016, 03:49:36 PM
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 23, 2016, 04:18:56 PM
Post by: Crow on August 23, 2016, 06:09:01 PM
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Fiskars X5 giftbox. Like new.
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Post by: ducttapetech on August 23, 2016, 06:10:15 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 23, 2016, 06:43:51 PM
Post by: Kev D on August 23, 2016, 08:52:34 PM
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Also included with the mora was all this nom nom deliciousness :drool:
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Thank you again for the gaw and for all the sweets, it is very much appreciated :tu:
Post by: Sparky415 on August 23, 2016, 09:25:47 PM
That is a very nice kit in a box :o I really :like: it Crow :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
+1 :drool:
Sweet score Kevin :like:
:cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 23, 2016, 09:31:04 PM
I got home from work to find this waiting for me tonight
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Also included with the mora was all this nom nom deliciousness :drool:
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Thank you again for the gaw and for all the sweets, it is very much appreciated :tu:
Wow very nice indeed :o :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Awesome of you Crow :tu:
:like:
Post by: LoopCutter on August 24, 2016, 01:44:52 AM
This is what i got.That is a nice kit with the box. I do believe the same kit offered here in the states, but in a blister pack.
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Fiskars X5 giftbox. Like new.
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Post by: Crow on August 26, 2016, 08:48:44 PM
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This is for my wife. She would love me to make more of these kitchen utilities. But then she hates all the wood shavings they make...
You win some, you lose some. Never good...
Post by: Crow on August 27, 2016, 02:06:58 PM
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Post by: Sparky415 on August 27, 2016, 03:30:57 PM
Score, love that knife, my Mum has the same one :tu:
Post by: Crow on August 27, 2016, 04:18:00 PM
Score, love that knife, my Mum has the same one :tu:
For a merely six euros, it was a steal :D never used. And looks like it...
Blade is a 22cm long one. I have been looking for a good cutter for awhile now.
Post by: Crow on August 31, 2016, 09:09:31 PM
Post by: Crow on September 03, 2016, 02:12:21 PM
Last wednesday i had a call from workman rental company(what is this called in english?) . They asked how long i have contract left, and offered me a new job starting as my contract ends.
So. As of monday morning i start a new work as a truck driver at cleaning company that works at mining industry.
Post by: Kev D on September 03, 2016, 02:34:54 PM
Yesterday was last day of my contract for my latest job. With good memories and friends as coworkers i leave this place. I would of loved working there, but i was just a seasonal worker there. I know my boss would have wanted me to stay. But his bosses said no.
Last wednesday i had a call from workman rental company(what is this called in english?) . They asked how long i have contract left, and offered me a new job starting as my contract ends.
So. As of monday morning i start a new work as a truck driver at cleaning company that works at mining industry.
We call them agencies.
Sorry to hear about the job, but congratulations on the new job :salute:
Post by: Poncho65 on September 06, 2016, 04:49:17 PM
Yesterday was last day of my contract for my latest job. With good memories and friends as coworkers i leave this place. I would of loved working there, but i was just a seasonal worker there. I know my boss would have wanted me to stay. But his bosses said no.
Last wednesday i had a call from workman rental company(what is this called in english?) . They asked how long i have contract left, and offered me a new job starting as my contract ends.
So. As of monday morning i start a new work as a truck driver at cleaning company that works at mining industry.
We call them agencies.
Sorry to hear about the job, but congratulations on the new job :salute:
Glad to hear you got another job as soon as this one ended Crow :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :like:
Post by: Crow on September 06, 2016, 05:55:46 PM
I am glad i got a new job. Sad parts are, that i have to travel 40 km one way to get there. Super dirty work. And. There is total no for knives. Only safe cutters are allowed. I try to cut stuff, and blade pulls itself in the handle.
Work is industrial cleaning at mine. Lots of dust and mud. And super dangerous Chemicals.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 06, 2016, 06:14:19 PM
:cheers: guys.
I am glad i got a new job. Sad parts are, that i have to travel 40 km one way to get there. Super dirty work. And. There is total no for knives. Only safe cutters are allowed. I try to cut stuff, and blade pulls itself in the handle.
Work is industrial cleaning at mine. Lots of dust and mud. And super dangerous Chemicals.
Sorry to hear no knives :-\ Stay safe buddy :tu:
Post by: Crow on September 10, 2016, 04:12:54 PM
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Packing rips without knifeblade.
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It is much thicker than my old one.
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Post by: Sparky415 on September 10, 2016, 09:49:23 PM
Good luck with the new job Mate :salute:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2016, 04:00:51 AM
Good luck with the new job Mate :salute:
:cheers:
:cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2016, 04:03:41 AM
Good luck with the new job Mate :salute:
:cheers:
+1 Hope it works out for you buddy :salute: Looks like a pretty good utensil set as well :like:
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2016, 04:10:21 AM
Good luck with the new job Mate :salute:
:cheers:
+1 Hope it works out for you buddy :salute: Looks like a pretty good utensil set as well :like:
Will have to see. I have doubts about this job. But i will give it a try atleast.
Utensils look good, but are rather mellow steel. But better than one i had. Maybe i should have had a spork instead...
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2016, 04:16:12 AM
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2016, 04:35:29 AM
I have a similar set that I keep in my lunchbox in case I need utensils and they have lasted for years :tu: Mine all nest in a can opener type handle thing rather than connect to each other like yours but very similar :tu: I have contemplated getting a good fork and spoon and cutting them down a bit shorter and drilling a hole in the ends and putting them on a carabiner :think: :)
I thought of that too. And adding some personal touch with ballpeen hammer. Would make good looking set.
Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2016, 04:18:20 PM
I have a similar set that I keep in my lunchbox in case I need utensils and they have lasted for years :tu: Mine all nest in a can opener type handle thing rather than connect to each other like yours but very similar :tu: I have contemplated getting a good fork and spoon and cutting them down a bit shorter and drilling a hole in the ends and putting them on a carabiner :think: :)
I thought of that too. And adding some personal touch with ballpeen hammer. Would make good looking set.
If I end up doing something like that I will put it up :cheers: and if you don't mind you could do the same if you do :tu:
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2016, 04:47:33 PM
I have a similar set that I keep in my lunchbox in case I need utensils and they have lasted for years :tu: Mine all nest in a can opener type handle thing rather than connect to each other like yours but very similar :tu: I have contemplated getting a good fork and spoon and cutting them down a bit shorter and drilling a hole in the ends and putting them on a carabiner :think: :)
I thought of that too. And adding some personal touch with ballpeen hammer. Would make good looking set.
If I end up doing something like that I will put it up :cheers: and if you don't mind you could do the same if you do :tu:
If i do that, i will sure post it here. I did use ballpeen hammer on a shoehorn. I think i posted it here somewhere at mto.
Post by: Crow on September 12, 2016, 04:57:43 PM
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Post by: Poncho65 on September 12, 2016, 05:39:58 PM
Here it is. And a pen i made.
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Very neat :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:like:
Post by: Smaug on September 21, 2016, 06:16:45 PM
Sorry to hear the new job seems dangerous. I'm sure you're using all the personal protective gear, so you don't get sick? Please keep looking for permanent work. Something local and not dangerous, and that requires a knife. I don't know what kind of town you live in, but is it a small town where you could hit the streets with a folder full of resumés and talk people up to see what they've heard?
I "saved" an axe handle a week ago. The axe was leaned against the outside of the garage. Someone had swung it at a steel post (the hammer end of it) and missed, and broke the handle right below the head. It is such nice, strong wood, (hickory) I couldn't bear to throw it out. I cut it off with my table saw, beveled the edges with my SAK, and now it is a club, in case needed for home defense.
Careful you don't buy more tools than you can use, just because they are a good deal. That's how the hoarding illness starts. My stepmom is a hoarder, and it's scary. She buys this nice new stuff because it's a good deal, then never even uses it. She even takes pride that it is still in perfect condition. Meanwhile, every spare corner of the house is packed full.
Post by: LoopCutter on September 22, 2016, 05:24:10 PM
Anyways, she says your package arrived but would not open it, that will wait till I return home this weekend.
Thank you Crow, I will now have 2nd reason to get home at the end of the week.
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Post by: Crow on September 23, 2016, 09:09:10 AM
Smaug, i do wear every possible protective gear i can. This job should end up permanent job, if i want it to be. I will stay here for awhile, and see how it goes. And i will be looking something else at side.
Good wood is allways worth to save. Maybe you could make it as billhook. Adds another dimension to usefulness. And you still can use it for home defence and zombie apocalypse... >:D
As hoarding. Don't worry. I am getting rid of stuff i do not use. That is why i go selling at carboot sales.
Post by: Sparky415 on September 23, 2016, 10:07:03 AM
Yep you don’t want to become a hoarder!
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Post by: Crow on September 23, 2016, 10:13:51 AM
Yep you don’t want to become a hoarder!
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
:whistle:
Post by: Crow on September 24, 2016, 01:32:42 PM
Maybe you could make it as billhook. Adds another dimension to usefulness. And you still can use it for home defence and zombie apocalypse... >:D
:facepalm: And here i meant to say pickaroon...
Post by: LoopCutter on October 02, 2016, 10:58:40 PM
LoopCutter, glad it finally got there. I hope you like what i put there. :cheers:Well, a bit tardy. My wife forgot where she placed the package and just found as I was prepping for another week on the road.
I was very much surprised by the contents of the envelope, no I was really delighted. Thank you so much.
Christmas in October and a early birthday all in one.
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The knife is a keeper, bit me, and I never knew it until red splatters appeared.
Thank you Crow, a delightful surprise !
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Post by: Crow on October 04, 2016, 04:17:16 PM
LoopCutter, glad it finally got there. I hope you like what i put there. :cheers:Well, a bit tardy. My wife forgot where she placed the package and just found as I was prepping for another week on the road.
I was very much surprised by the contents of the envelope, no I was really delighted. Thank you so much.
Christmas in October and a early birthday all in one.
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The knife is a keeper, bit me, and I never knew it until red splatters appeared.
Thank you Crow, a delightful surprise !
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Glad you like it. Merry christmas, and happy birthday to you.
I hope to hear how you like knife in use. And i hope you use it good. Now that it owns you.
Post by: Crow on October 07, 2016, 12:50:35 PM
Post by: Aloha on October 07, 2016, 03:44:10 PM
It has been rather busy 11 days at work. Today i have to be in hospital with my little girl. She has little operation to have. And tomorrow work again.
Wishing her the best. Get some rest when you can Crow.
Post by: Crow on October 07, 2016, 04:02:50 PM
Cheers mate. We are home now, and she is already colouring. Tough little girl. I would be half dead if they had made same operation to me.It has been rather busy 11 days at work. Today i have to be in hospital with my little girl. She has little operation to have. And tomorrow work again.
Wishing her the best. Get some rest when you can Crow.
Post by: LoopCutter on October 07, 2016, 06:14:29 PM
Kids are much tougher than parents or grandparents.
I would be a wreck if my 3yr old grand daughter had something to deal with.
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Post by: Aloha on October 07, 2016, 06:27:34 PM
Post by: Crow on October 07, 2016, 06:41:42 PM
I do not know right term in english, but doc wrote it on paper "Hernia umbilicalis operata". i will not scare you for more information about it. But now her life will be more painfree and enjoyable.
Post by: LoopCutter on October 07, 2016, 07:05:32 PM
If so, you will have your hand full of challenges, all the while they have you wrapped around their pinky.
My two girls are adults in their thirties. Only two grand daughters, and 7 grand sons. Also, two sons.
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Post by: Crow on October 07, 2016, 07:34:02 PM
Yes. Both girls at my party. And they pull me like a monkey on a chain...
Post by: Crow on October 07, 2016, 07:39:03 PM
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Post by: zoidberg on October 09, 2016, 09:29:40 AM
Excellent giveaway, gutted I missed out on that one. :cheers:
It's good to hear your kid is recovering well and that you got another job. :salute: :salute:
Post by: Crow on October 13, 2016, 04:29:56 AM
pot worked great. Made a nice sauce with it.
sorry you missed gaw. Maybe someday there will be another...
Kid is running around, and i have to yell her to take it easy. We removed cloth off from the wound, and her eyes brightened and said "i have same kind of belly like sister and mommy has".
Glad to have work, alltough wishing for something better and closer to home.
Post by: Crow on October 16, 2016, 07:26:58 AM
My car has poor low beam lights, so i hope these fog lights will give good amount of extra light. I will have to think if i should get set of extra high beam lights aswell. I usually have to drive road that has lots of traffic, so fog lights became necessity.
Post by: Sparky415 on October 16, 2016, 07:58:33 AM
Some days are good you get lot's done :tu: others just evaporate and leave nothing :shrug:
:cheers:
Post by: Smaug on October 25, 2016, 05:00:27 AM
I have one too, so your daughter is in good company. ;)
Our American cast iron pot company, Lodge, is marketing enameled cast iron pots now, but that line are made in China, so I will never have one. With enameled, you retain the even heating and heat retention of cast iron, but lose all the retention of flavor that cast iron was always famous. Still, I hope it works out for you!
As for your car's headlights, are they poor, or just aimed poorly? If they're poor, can replacement of bulbs fix it? Or maybe a new reflector? If they're aimed properly, sometimes in the US, they have a "Tamper-resistant Torx" screw for adjusting the aim, so that we can't aim them too high. Pro-tip: you can change a Tamper-resistant Torx screw into a slotted screw with a Dremel tool and a cutoff disc. ;)
Best of luck, whatever happens. I'm glad your daughter is OK.
Post by: Crow on November 05, 2016, 08:56:41 PM
What comes to my car lights. New fog lights work great. I think i will buy new bulbs for driving lights to see if they get any better. Glass on those lights are little worn, and do need some polishing. Aiming is ok, and has been aimed properly.
We have had some snow recently, and my wife needs a car, so we got new used car for my work travel. It has much better lights than our old car has. Little love will be needed for it, but it seems very good car with good tires for winter. It is a keeper for now.
I will need to make little toolbox for it. Just in case something happens on the road. And i need to pick some multitool for car carry, because of no knife policy at work.
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2016, 09:20:22 PM
I will need to make little toolbox for it.
:popcorn:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on January 17, 2017, 06:53:44 PM
I havent had time to make anything, but have had couple nice things. From Ronald Shröder i got Workchamp, that i have been wanting for some time now. Thank you for that. Then i found a New Soldier year stamped 14 at sales after christmas. Couple days later i found Sentinel from same place. I havent had time to play with them much yet. But hope soon i can.
Post by: Sparky415 on January 17, 2017, 08:43:56 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Ron Who on January 19, 2017, 07:18:08 PM
It has been awhile since my last update here. Work has been little hectik, and hours keep piling up. Best hours with in two weeks was little over 140 hours. Now it looks staying around 100 hours per two weeks.You're welcome. :cheers: May it serve you well.
I havent had time to make anything, but have had couple nice things. From Ronald Shröder i got Workchamp, that i have been wanting for some time now. Thank you for that. Then i found a New Soldier year stamped 14 at sales after christmas. Couple days later i found Sentinel from same place. I havent had time to play with them much yet. But hope soon i can.
Post by: Crow on January 19, 2017, 08:42:26 PM
It has been awhile since my last update here. Work has been little hectik, and hours keep piling up. Best hours with in two weeks was little over 140 hours. Now it looks staying around 100 hours per two weeks.You're welcome. :cheers: May it serve you well.
I havent had time to make anything, but have had couple nice things. From Ronald Shröder i got Workchamp, that i have been wanting for some time now. Thank you for that. Then i found a New Soldier year stamped 14 at sales after christmas. Couple days later i found Sentinel from same place. I havent had time to play with them much yet. But hope soon i can.
:cheers: mate. I am sure it will.
Post by: Crow on January 30, 2017, 04:59:54 PM
Post by: Kev D on January 30, 2017, 07:33:19 PM
Post by: Crow on March 12, 2017, 05:07:50 AM
Post by: zoidberg on March 12, 2017, 05:16:41 AM
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Post by: Crow on April 13, 2017, 02:43:54 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 13, 2017, 02:55:16 PM
Little fun with Mora last night. I made a butterknife from a piece of birch. Oiled it with sunseed oil.
:like:
Post by: Crow on April 14, 2017, 12:31:50 AM
Post by: Crow on April 14, 2017, 02:50:01 AM
Made a little fork for the set...
Post by: Crow on May 02, 2017, 02:24:33 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 02, 2017, 09:48:51 PM
:like:
Post by: AlephZero on May 04, 2017, 06:48:18 PM
Took a sick day from work today. Went for a second hand stores, and found this old lady in red laying in one cabinet.
Old Huntsman is it? Very nice :like: :cheers:
Post by: Crow on May 04, 2017, 07:02:33 PM
Took a sick day from work today. Went for a second hand stores, and found this old lady in red laying in one cabinet.
Old Huntsman is it? Very nice :like: :cheers:
I washed and oiled it. Works very nice now. I like it a lot. I am not sure what it is, but i think it is Camper. Only three layers, Blades, saw, and openers. Backside 5 turn cs with groove, and awl w/o hole. No tools on scales.
Post by: AlephZero on May 04, 2017, 07:18:53 PM
Took a sick day from work today. Went for a second hand stores, and found this old lady in red laying in one cabinet.
Old Huntsman is it? Very nice :like: :cheers:
I washed and oiled it. Works very nice now. I like it a lot. I am not sure what it is, but i think it is Camper. Only three layers, Blades, saw, and openers. Backside 5 turn cs with groove, and awl w/o hole. No tools on scales.
Ok, Camper then :D
Pre-1973 as it has clip point small blade though, so nice catch nonetheless :tu:
Post by: Crow on May 21, 2017, 01:42:36 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 21, 2017, 01:55:01 PM
Reindeer horn?
And a piece of wood with a lump in it? :think: :think:
Post by: Crow on May 21, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
Post by: Crow on May 21, 2017, 02:03:33 PM
Saw, snips :tu:
Reindeer horn?
And a piece of wood with a lump in it? :think: :think:
Yep. When you cut it open, there is so much curls in that wood, you can make beautiful things out of it.
Post by: Sparky415 on May 21, 2017, 02:13:55 PM
Saw, snips :tu:
Reindeer horn?
And a piece of wood with a lump in it? :think: :think:
Yep. When you cut it open, there is so much curls in that wood, you can make beautiful things out of it.
Ah OK :facepalm:
I think its called a burl? :tu:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on July 22, 2017, 01:24:32 PM
Post by: Crow on July 22, 2017, 02:38:38 PM
Post by: Crow on July 22, 2017, 02:52:31 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on July 22, 2017, 04:46:25 PM
Crow :cheers:
Post by: Crow on July 22, 2017, 04:51:15 PM
:cheers: mate. Have a cold one with me tonight.
Crow :cheers:
Post by: Crow on August 07, 2017, 01:48:07 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on August 07, 2017, 03:25:20 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 07, 2017, 03:37:55 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on August 07, 2017, 05:05:52 PM
Mmmmm rust :drool:
:D
Post by: Crow on August 08, 2017, 04:15:39 PM
Good to see you Crow :tu: Hope you adjust well to the shift change :tu: Great finds as well :like:
Shift changes don't suit me at all. It takes days to get over it. I have this week normal morning shift, next week evening till midnight, next morning week, but then it is twelve hour night shift for seven days straight. That is just killer shift. And just one day i have to change my rythm back to mornings. Oh sweet sleeping pills...
Glad you guys like what i found. They need lot of work, but winter is coming, i have good time to work on them.
Post by: Crow on November 21, 2017, 06:43:05 PM
Billnäs axe, and a saw for my car. If I have to do some harvesting during my way to work.
Bench wice is for my garage. Needs little work.
Post by: Sparky415 on November 21, 2017, 09:00:36 PM
Good to see you Crow :salute:
100mm vice? looks good from here Mate :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on November 22, 2017, 11:35:31 AM
Good to see you Crow :salute:
100mm vice? looks good from here Mate :cheers:
+1 :cheers: Be careful with all the snow buddy :o :salute:
Post by: Crow on November 22, 2017, 12:57:40 PM
Good to see you Crow :salute:
100mm vice? looks good from here Mate :cheers:
I have been actively reading posts here at Mto, but not much participating.
Vice is in good condition, but needs some lubricating. It is made in England, so good quality piece. Jaws are 90mm which is a bit odd to me :think:
Poncho, I will try to drive safely on these slippery roads. I hope I will not need those tools.
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on November 26, 2017, 02:13:40 PM
All Finns reading this, check your local Motonet stores. They are selling rest of their Victorinox inventory off.
Post by: Ron Who on November 26, 2017, 02:22:52 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on November 26, 2017, 05:03:12 PM
Great score! :tu: :tu:
:cheers:
Post by: Crow on December 24, 2017, 08:41:46 AM
Post by: AlephZero on December 25, 2017, 08:45:32 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on December 25, 2017, 09:03:25 PM
Merry Xmas, brother :cheers:
^^^ +1
What Alf said :salute:
:D :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on December 26, 2017, 04:33:12 AM
Post by: Crow on January 17, 2018, 04:41:17 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 17, 2018, 05:39:43 PM
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Post by: Crow on January 17, 2018, 06:23:55 PM
Looks like it has been repaired down lower before, not to long ago!
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You have a good eye. It was repaired about ten months ago. They changed bottom sheet metal that corroded off. And couple other cracks.
Post by: Sparky415 on January 17, 2018, 08:59:43 PM
Crow :waving:
Duct tape will fix it right up :pok:
:cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2018, 09:07:42 PM
Crow :waving:
Duct tape will fix it right up :pok:
:cheers:
Duct tape and tie wire :angel: :like:
And as was said, great to see you Crow :tu:
:nanadance: :nanadance:
Post by: Crow on January 18, 2018, 04:15:39 AM
I may be silent for awhile, but i read posts here quite often.
Zipties did cross my mind. Today we might try some hot metal glue to it.
I did try to dump that load, but could not. So i had to wash it off. Bad thing was that some of it was frozen stuck to the bottom.
Post by: AlephZero on January 18, 2018, 07:37:29 AM
Post by: Crow on January 18, 2018, 09:36:34 AM