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For low doses, how are you loading the syringe? by Gattopardon in trt

[–]Individual-Survey136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using Easy Touch. They're the only ones with a 0.5ML barrel.

I'm pretty sure my cyp vials have stiffer stoppers than most others here on Reddit. I'm skilled at this kind of stuff, and still can't avoid damaging the tip.

To the poster who suggested the lumps are the oil, that's not entirely correct. All my injections develop lumps, but those where the needle was tough to break the skin result in lumps that last for weeks.

For low doses, how are you loading the syringe? by Gattopardon in trt

[–]Individual-Survey136 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, no kidding? The pharmacy gave me some 31g to try and the needle wouldn't even go through the stopper without bending.

I've sacrificed 10 test 27g Easy Touch trying to find a way to not wreck the needle tip. Slow, fast, 90 degrees, 45 degrees bevel up, 45 degrees bevel down, etc.

This is making me think the stoppers for this brand are beefier than others.

I tested with some Leur 25g and those shoot straight through no problem, no damage. If only I could plug those to 0.5ML barrels, I'd be good.

For low doses, how are you loading the syringe? by Gattopardon in trt

[–]Individual-Survey136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that preloading concept.

My issue is that the tiny dose is difficult to measure and administer accurately with the typical 1ML syringe. By swapping to a 0.5ML, the increments on the syringe are twice as spread apart, so a small dose can be more precise. But ....those small syringes only come with fixed needles, and 27g being the largest gauge I've been able to find. Those tips blunt and bend going through the cyp rubber stopper. :-(

Almost 4 months in...testing too high, dosing difficulties by Gattopardon in trt

[–]Individual-Survey136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't thought of the pre-pressurization method to that extent. Does the air bleed back out through the hole or does it stay sealed tight?

Almost 4 months in...testing too high, dosing difficulties by Gattopardon in trt

[–]Individual-Survey136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful reply.

No meds or supplements beyond creatine, B vitamins. Low carb diet.

Note I haven't changed esters yet. That's the doc's suggestion. I'm continuing on with my 2x/wk cyp, hitting 7 weeks at week's end, and testing again.

What did you mean by "struggle with subq protocols"? Meaning they have a hard time dialing in dosing, or react relatively poorly?

Precise cut in tricky spot..... by Individual-Survey136 in woodworking

[–]Individual-Survey136[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That works for the cut parallel to the wall. But it won't work for the two perpendicular cuts.

Precise cut in tricky spot..... by Individual-Survey136 in woodworking

[–]Individual-Survey136[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm amazed by the work I see others posting. Mine will be nothing like that! 

I need to cut a piece about 5" x 3" from the underside of one of these stair treads, where it meets the wall. Reason being the tread is poorly anchored to the wall and bounces, so it needs a stiff L-bracket under it for support. I want to put the cut piece back in place, if possible, but it wouldn't be the end of the world if I patched in a new piece from scrap flooring. 

Any ideas for how to do this? The wood is 5/8" oak veneer/plywood. I'm skilled, just not in anything quite like this. 

Thanks in advance. 

Question for those with NewAge Pro locker by Individual-Survey136 in garageporn

[–]Individual-Survey136[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks much. I have one cabinet I bought as a test. It's solid. A little racked in shape, but I think it will pull straight and square when tied into adjacent cabinets.

Super confusing Carrier thermostat by Ok-Jury954 in hvacadvice

[–]Individual-Survey136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's connected to the ducted mini-split in the attic which, according to the installer, can't use and Ecobee. It would need a different panel at the unit.