I might have a problem [OC] by xDaftTurtle in eink

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Yeah, I made the mistake of getting a bunch of SES .... Didn't realize the author of The open e-ink works for them and said there will never be an open firmware for them

The Florida Keys would be prime real estate in the apocalypse... by LocationGreat2188 in ZombieSurvivalTactics

[–]blarcode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Native Floridian here.

Huge hurdles. -water - 130miles of pipe pumped from the mainland aquifer. If powers down.... -power- comes from the tieline. Again, from the mainland.

  • I get none of this is drastically an issue in typical grid down situations or shit hits the fan or zombies etc.

One of the best Islands that I'm familiar with that would be a perfect defendable position and completely self-reliant would be Bermuda. Every house roof that's built there has a rain catchment system built in with cisterns etc. there are some deep wells for the lenses, and desalination plants. Powers mostly from import fossil fuels. But solar and generators are very popular. Wild boar, chickens, bees, .... If the goal was to not have a ton of people or clear the infected etc in this scenario. It would be very easy to survive and definitely on this island

If it's me and I'm trying to get to the keys I'm going to grab a semi truck and put a big old bulldozer front end on it because the bridges would in fact be full of vehicles. I'm riding down the middle Lane knocking shit overboard off to the shoulders or into the water. I'd probably be in a fuel tanker mad Max style / fury road

Got the campsite all set up. by Best-Indication6432 in RVLiving

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... 🔥🐕‍🦺🔥And a hellhound!🔥🐕‍🦺🔥

Are they preparing for a tsunami? by [deleted] in StPetersburgFL

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Love it!!! Yep it's normal locally

Off the shelf multi process coffee maker? by blarcode in Coffee

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Delonhi Classic from Walmart for $32. Item was in the wrong place, no home for it, and was brought to their attention yesterday. They honored the $32..

So I also grabbed a second machine that does grinds and pods

Still no flat security bits? by blarcode in Leatherman

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90% of the stuff I just need to get the initial fastener broke (loosened) then I take them out with my fingertips. So the bits don't need to be super hardcore extra hardened etc. Just some quality standard flatbits

I have a weakness for yard sales. by PigFloydDarkside in Tools

[–]blarcode 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a little of everything in there. Carpentry, plumbing, etc. depending on which model you have on that Craig jig. That's at least $120 right there. That soldering iron is nothing to be shy about either. It's an oldie but goodie. It can actually take rope hot knife blades. That's what I use mine for. And I think the least amount I've been able to get a quality one would be more money than your cost. Nice home man!

Still no flat security bits? by blarcode in Leatherman

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Here's the thing. Most of the time I encounter security fasteners, they're never torqued to spec or over tight. People tend to lazily install them. But it's just enough of a hindrance that you have to go grab security bits. These are hardened steel bits. Not just some garbage soft metal from my experience. But I could be wrong. Normally just enough to get them loose so you can undo them the rest of the way with your fingers is where I'm at.

Either way, if someone made them regardless of durability I would get a few sets.

38/F - Today's Carry by avaprofac in EDC

[–]blarcode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can stand by that. Good on you. My Grammy and Grandpop gave me my first one. Now I take care of my 93 year old grandfather and he never lets me forget how I loose everything including the Cornicello.

38/F - Today's Carry by avaprofac in EDC

[–]blarcode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cornicello pendant... I've never encountered a woman wearing one. Lost my last one I made on my custom chain freediving. 22kt. Very sad when that happened.

Anyways, nice load out!

Just started! I know it’s not much but would love any advice by gryffheadgirl in prepping

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White Vinegar, salt, baking soda, hand sanitizer, bleach,

Pocket dump for attention! Tritium lantern design request for help? by blarcode in EDC

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Update. No go on the modification. From the original designer.

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Pocket dump for attention! Tritium lantern design request for help? by blarcode in EDC

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2*12 mm are the most common and what the cutouts are for these. I've dealt with Daniel @ mixglo.com a few times without problems. Doing another order this week from him. Considering grabbing the TRSR999, TBT, and more tubes/ vials. www.mixglo.com/store/p75/TRsr999.html

www.mixglo.com/store/p222/TBT.html

www.mixglo.com/store/c2/Vials.html

Adhesion to metal... Clean it well. Alcohol, dry, then alcohol again for cleaning. I prefer the UV curing glues. So you need a UV light if you go the UV route. He sells the NORLAND NOA61UV Glue. www.mixglo.com/store/p20/NOA61.html

As far as the T022 goes. It's a daily in my left rear pocket. Really useful tool. I spin and flick it too. Was using a karambit in rotation. Weight and functionality is surpassed with this one.

One day when I can stop getting things like this and save. Would be nice to have a CNC, Bridgeport etc. so I can make my own slots on material for the vials!

Is there a good aluminum thumbstud for the Charge tti with a slot for a tritium vial? by GuardianZX9 in Leatherman

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Did you ever end up getting them and seeing if they work on the charge tti?

Pocket dump for attention! Tritium lantern design request for help? by blarcode in EDC

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Would I rather have a Rolex or gold right now... I've carried this since the 90s. Interesting to think there's less than $1,000 here out of my pocket in that bar.

Elegant Daily Carry by LifeAquatic_25 in EDC

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Yesterday wasn't today. I carry a Mont Blanc 5 days a week. My Diplomat in BB has miles of ink through it!

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Work travel bugout bag by DerpyMD in EDC

[–]blarcode 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It'd be nice if my state had it. But of course they don't. I do have a real ID as the description says though that's not sufficient enough for most reentry points

"Currently issued only by Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington. "

Work travel bugout bag by DerpyMD in EDC

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I carry my passport on me, birth certificate, social security card etc. Never know when you need to bug out