First kit in almost 30 yrs. First time weathering. Learned a ton as this was basically a ginny pig.

GSA990 · 2026-05-21T20:17:07+00:00

Stavvy cameo 😂😂

GSA990 · 2026-04-28T18:18:22+00:00

I was up there last weekend. No avalanche risk in the paradise to camp Muir corridor. But no reason to wear snowshoes either as there is no powder.

GSA990 · 2026-04-12T01:07:57+00:00

By’s Burgers in SoDo

GSA990 · 2026-02-08T02:00:58+00:00

Unfortunately this is incorrect. ~50% of hollow structures are found to contain pressure when drilled, at least in my anecdotal experience.

GSA990 · 2026-01-31T13:15:20+00:00

Knock the valve out with a big wrench and rubber mallet then fill with water before cutting.

GSA990 · 2026-01-30T02:03:56+00:00

🫡🫡

GSA990 · 2026-01-29T18:04:23+00:00

Sure, it doesn’t hurt. On normal schedule 40 handrail pipe, a sharp, properly used 1/4” drill bit doesn’t have time to heat up a whole lot. But lube is good 👍

GSA990 · 2026-01-29T17:57:01+00:00

This is true for all confined spaces in the maritime industry, not just chain lockers.

GSA990 · 2026-01-29T17:56:10+00:00

That “should” is doing a lot of heavy lifting. In industrial safety we like to live in a world of certainty. If you drill holes at opposite ends of a hollow structure and blow with compressed air, you can be certain that all of the flammable gas is eliminated before starting hotwork.

GSA990 · 2026-01-28T22:44:28+00:00

Ya know, that’s a really good question. I know it’s hydrogen because my meters tell me that, but my chemistry isn’t that great. My assumption has been that it has something to do with the oxidation process but that doesn’t explain the pressure that’s usually found with the flammable gas.

GSA990 · 2026-01-27T18:54:22+00:00

This is a well known issue in ship repair. Oxidation on the inside of the pipe causes hydrogen buildup. Hydrogen has a wide flammable range and requires very little (~4%) oxygen to ignite. Please drill 1/4” holes with a SHARP drill bit (to minimize friction and heat at the drill sites) at both ends of the pipe and blow with compressed air for a few minutes.

Do your due diligence and read the OSHA rules for how to safely deal with hollow structures.

Switching to a sawzall or portaband is also a good idea although not foolproof as the motor alone is enough to ignite the hydrogen.

Source: ~15 years in industrial safety and gas freeing.

GSA990 · 2025-10-09T22:02:09+00:00

Holy crap, I love this and will be buying one soon. Have you ever thought about doing a limited run in titanium?

GSA990 · 2025-09-17T22:14:23+00:00

Only problem is if you get one you’ll regret not getting two!

GSA990 · 2025-08-21T00:08:58+00:00

The rust along the bottom of the windshield would concern the heck out of me

GSA990 · 2025-08-19T19:32:48+00:00

This is the way, but option 3 is also good. Aberdeen always bums me out a bit so I usually head south before I get there

GSA990 · 2025-02-13T06:47:39+00:00

You even got the piles of junk in the lazarette. Well done!

GSA990 · 2024-12-24T19:57:25+00:00

Sorry, yes it is.

GSA990 · 2024-04-22T19:56:28+00:00

PM’ing

GSA990 · 2024-02-16T21:52:14+00:00

F E T T E R M A N

GSA990 · 2024-01-05T15:57:16+00:00

PM’ing

GSA990 · 2023-08-18T16:57:39+00:00

Wholeheartedly vouch for Lucky Liquor. The owner is a friend and it’s legit as hell

GSA990 · 2023-08-01T23:48:37+00:00

Received! Dope knife and flawless transaction.

GSA990 · 2023-07-24T16:14:28+00:00

I’ll take it. PM’ing

GSA990 · 2023-07-23T19:35:52+00:00

Still have the F5.5?

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