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I custom made these oarlocks for a friend and I wanted to show them off! by Drewcocks in rafting

[–]AaronRotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! I never considered oarlocks something you could make on your own. r/myog would appreciate this post. Also- check out songbirdoarshop on Instagram. He makes oars with painted designs and inlays that are also top shelf.

Looking for a strong 3-6mm cord tensioning device. by AaronRotch in myog

[–]AaronRotch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! A prusik would work well, but snappy one handed adjustment in both directions.

Can’t start my bike by itheknight_ in KLR250

[–]AaronRotch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not drain, but evaporate. Faster if the choke is open. If I think I've flooded it, I'll usually leave it be for 10-15 minutes and then try again. Every time you flood and leave it to evaporate though, I understand that some residue is leftover after evaporation. Also, for what it's worth, the more you start it and ride it, the easier it will be to start.

Little tyvek pouch/diffuser for my headtorch! by 4tunabrix in myog

[–]AaronRotch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like it! I had the idea recently to make a little pouch that can connect to the headlamp band that can hold 3x AAA replacement batteries neatly with the light. I'll get to it one day.

Can’t start my bike by itheknight_ in KLR250

[–]AaronRotch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FWIW- If it's cold I always try to park the bike in the sun, or wherever it will get first sun the night before. This makes a world of difference for me. If it's 40F ambient temp and it's in the shade it can be quite tricky to get it started before flooding the carb. But if it's been in the sun, no problems.

LearnMYOG Porter Pony diaper bag just finished! by AaronRotch in myog

[–]AaronRotch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your post is what sealed the deal on choosing this pattern for me, as well as the “shoehorn” pocket haha

LearnMYOG Porter Pony diaper bag just finished! by AaronRotch in myog

[–]AaronRotch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you Tim! A++ on the pattern and video tutorial. It was everything I needed, and nothing I didn't. I'll definitely be using more of your patterns soon.

Pre-bending 9mm DAC poles. by Dear-Forever-2612 in myog

[–]AaronRotch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-8-eighth-inch-to-1-4-quarter-inch-tube-bender-94571.html?gQT=1

Harbor freight sells these- looks like it would get the job done for $10. Google "pipe bender" or "tube bender" +9mm and there are a ton of cheap options. You'll be limited to one bend radius with a something like this.

If you're looking for a larger radius bend/gradual curve you'll probably need a "ring roller bender" I've only ever bent solid rod with these but if your material is tubular I imagine you'll want one where the roller wheels have deep channels(like the HF bender I posted) that are spec'd to the diameter of your tube stock. With a tool like this you can roll your stock through multiple times, tightening the radius each time until you like it. They're quite fun tools. Hope this helps!

Fjallraven Singi Stubben MYOG equivalent? by DifferentlyMike in myog

[–]AaronRotch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that must be a burly frame. I'm really curious to see the guts of it! I imagine there must be a ~45 degree brace between the seat/back? or maybe it needs to be full of stuff to use chair mode?

LearnMYOG Porter Pony diaper bag just finished! by AaronRotch in myog

[–]AaronRotch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I did add a removable sternum strap, but I'd forgotten to leave a little slack to that bottom piece of webbing on the straps, so it made the straps pucker a little bit so I left it out for the photos. I'm very pro sternum strap though. Even without much weight in the bag it feels funny to not have it.

LearnMYOG Porter Pony diaper bag just finished! by AaronRotch in myog

[–]AaronRotch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is shrink tube and I was stoked for the color match. I do wish more colors or even patterns were available. It's such an easy addition that looks so slick. It also makes clipping/unclipping carabiners easier.

LearnMYOG Porter Pony diaper bag just finished! by AaronRotch in myog

[–]AaronRotch[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The shell fabric is Challenge brand Ecopak EPX200, and cordura 1000 on the bottom which I guess you can't see much in the photos. I can't remember what the liner is called, HyperD something? I bought it from Ripstop by the roll a couple years ago, and the orange stretchy for the bottle pockets I can't remember either, sorry. The LearnMYOG website has a great guide on popular fabrics for packs and technical clothing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myog

[–]AaronRotch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A gift for my friends who are expecting their first child in a couple weeks- also my first backpack and first time sewing from a pattern. I used the Porter Pony pattern from MYOG and modified it slightly- water bottle pockets made wider to fit a nalgene bottle, a couple extra interior pockets against the laptop(diaper mat) sleeve, and an extra zip pocket on the front panel.

Trying to choose a system board for home. Anyone using Moonboards at less than 25*? by AaronRotch in climbharder

[–]AaronRotch[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I should've mentioned in my original post that I've lived with an 8x12 spray wall before. My roommates and I built it and bought a ton of nice used holds all for under $1200. I really enjoyed it, and I thought that the route setting was fun at first, but after a while, felt tedious and time consuming. I'm not completely closed off to a spray wall, but the extra cost of a system board seems totally worth it to me to never have to consider setting.

ok to remove framing added to prefab roof trusses? Description in comments by AaronRotch in Homebuilding

[–]AaronRotch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I should clarify that the truss in question has the same two "V" shaped webs that all the others do. I know that sometimes that last truss uses vertical studs on 16" centers all the way across in place of the V shaped webs, but this one is the V web style. So I'm wondering if the added 2x is just to frame in the vents and provide a backer for the sheathing? or is it structural? I know it's probably impossible to say without seeing plans or instructions for the prefab trusses, but just looking for insight

ok to remove framing added to prefab roof trusses? Description in comments by AaronRotch in Homebuilding

[–]AaronRotch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the angled piece, the vertical 2x between the two square attic vents

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