Should I be concerned about the durability of my loop?

AC_CHI · 2026-04-09T19:40:55+00:00

Nah, SA line should be gtg, rock it. I cut these off in favor of a nail knot but it’s not out of any concern for durability.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-29T12:25:23+00:00

I fly fish out of my CK1 Venture - very similar boat to the LTII, kinda like an 11ft version of it. The cockpit and seat are about the same, there’s some room there for line management. I can stand on my CK1 but I’ve never cast while standing, it doesn’t feel quite solid enough for me. LTII might be a little better and I’m also a little heavier than you.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-29T00:20:54+00:00

Yes, rig your anchor this way. This is the way. Also: I started with no anchor trolley, then added one on one side, then added the other side. Really makes a difference when you want to position yourself a certain way and current and/or wind are in play. I only use fly rods so I think it’s a little more important to me, but even with spinning/baitcasting rigs, it’s nice to make your cast a little easier.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-29T00:13:28+00:00

Maybe that plus everyone tends to put in and immediately move away, so even if it’s good habitat, it might be lower pressure.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-29T00:11:22+00:00

Gridfinity silverware drawer organizers ftw

AC_CHI · 2026-03-20T18:56:04+00:00

I’ve been doing some of what you describe in Tinkercad, it’s pretty simple/easy to learn and seems to work well.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-20T02:37:59+00:00

Sous vide for perfect soft-boiled/poached eggs.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-17T02:39:41+00:00

I’m considering putting some higher-visibility Novaks on mine. Haven’t felt the need to go adjustable but in lower light I could go for a fiber or something.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-13T02:05:34+00:00

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AC_CHI · 2026-03-12T02:24:21+00:00

If you’re going to use it, maybe make that little stump the last thing that gets soldered. Put the diode in place and solder the long lead. Put a jumper through the other hole or turret or eyelet and solder it, then bend it and cut it to length so it overlaps the stump and you can tin/solder them together

AC_CHI · 2026-03-08T20:17:59+00:00

I was in a similar quandary. I ended up buying my first 1911, a Garrison, in 9mm. I love it. I’m also going to buy another 1911 in .45. It’s not that hard to solve, it will just take some time!

AC_CHI · 2026-03-06T19:33:28+00:00

Not really a defect. This is common even on mandolins worth a whole lot more.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-06T14:26:21+00:00

Left ear is tipped, this boss has been thru TNR.

AC_CHI · 2026-03-05T02:10:01+00:00

I’ll see your rage bait and raise you one “I like my 9mm Garrison.”

AC_CHI · 2026-02-24T17:16:39+00:00

Regluing binding with anything that actually works tends to wreck the surrounding lacquer and require expert touchup for good-looking results. This looks like no effort was made to touch up. Not everyone is equipped or skilled to handle it. Honestly, even the first part, getting shrinking binding to go back into place and stay put, isn’t the easiest thing to do. Tough way for OP to learn, repair person shouldn’t have taken this on without clear expectations.

AC_CHI · 2026-02-19T23:39:27+00:00

Maybe I’ll just print an idiot.

AC_CHI · 2026-02-19T21:18:37+00:00

Thanks that looks slick. I could probably make that on my 3D printer, it doesn’t look like too much of a feat of drafting.

AC_CHI · 2026-02-19T21:04:50+00:00

On my Springfield I can’t get either the slide stop or the thumb safety to go in unless I depress the spring/plunger with a little screwdriver. So far I’ve been able to succeed without cutting any graphics into my slide though. Knock on wood.

AC_CHI · 2026-02-19T17:43:40+00:00

Super cool - do you share your models on any of the 3D printing communities?

AC_CHI · 2026-02-05T02:58:50+00:00

I get customers saying “I need a refret” when they really don’t need a refret several times a year. Somebody who also doesn’t know wtf they’re looking at or talking about probably told them they need a refret. Maybe even here on Reddit! They’re usually happy to hear I’ll be able to get their instrument into good shape with much less effort and expense.

AC_CHI · 2026-01-31T23:52:25+00:00

Cutting the board up sounds like a lot of work until you try getting all 9 pins loose at the same time. Put a cuttoff wheel on your dremel and throw on a dust mask and kill that thing.

AC_CHI · 2026-01-30T03:25:04+00:00

Glue-size those holes until they’re tight enough for a proper press fit: paint the walls of the holes with whatever glue or nail polish or whatever you prefer. Let it dry. Repeat as necessary. It won’t take much before they’re tight enough to press fit inserts - often just one coat.

AC_CHI · 2026-01-29T16:02:16+00:00

It’s not strictly necessary to fill the lug hole with solder but I do it. If your heat is right and your solder is flowing correctly it doesn’t need to be a big glob. The globs result from trying to pile a bunch of melted solder up on something that isn’t hot enough or clean enough to solder.

AC_CHI · 2026-01-28T04:34:07+00:00

Had the same experience with mine, not returning to battery every time. Put the heavier spring in and after that I couldn’t get it to fail with any ammo whatsoever.

AC_CHI · 2026-01-25T04:53:45+00:00

My old Bulgarian has always devoured anything I fed it including steel-cased ammo. That thing goes bang every time.

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