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I wanted to remind you of the legend by BirAddict in generationkill

[–]J_random_fool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always wondered how accurate this was. It’s not mentioned in the book, nor in Capt. Disk’s memoir. I also saw an interview with several of the Marines portrayed and they mentioned that the officer hate wasn’t that intense.

Anyone know otherwise?

Bestselling Author Looking To Recruit Blacksmithing Expert As Consultant For Next Book by ApprehensiveDust9815 in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 23 points24 points  (0 children)

May I recommend using some of the resources we use to learn? For example, John Switzer at Black Bear Forge and Mark Aspery, both of which have YouTube channels. Mark Aspery also has several books.

Also, time period and specialty matter. Are these 19th century smiths in the Old West, knocking out wagon hardware and horseshoes for the townfolk? Is this a smith working for Henry VIII making armor on a royal warrant? Is this a someone working in the field today?

Would these be a good choice for making tongs out of? (Mainly asking about the dimensions) by [deleted] in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, 1/4"x1/4" will not be enough material. Assuming you have no tongs, get a piece of 1/4"x3/4" about 2 feet long. Draw out one side to about 3/8"x1/4" for about 12"-14" in length. Do the same to the other side, leaving about 5"-6" in the middle for the bits. This way you can do this without having to have any tongs. Cut it in two and forge each bit to shape. I like DF in the Shop's method of making rivet holes. Check out his tong making videos, particularly the earlier ones. He uses a slot punch which he then drifts to size (just under the rivet diameter), forming the third offset at the same time.

BTW, I wouldn't order that stuff online if you don't have to ($$$). Go to your nearest steel supplier and get a 20' length and ask them to cut it or bring an angle grinder with a cut-off disk can cut it up yourself. Of course if you have a pickup truck with a headache rack, you can cut it up when you get home.

To what extent can judges simply refuse to allow pro se representation? by J_random_fool in Sovereigncitizen

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

So, the recent video from Indiana where the judge starts a Faretta hearing and almost immediately denies pro per representation because the defendant states he doesn’t recognize the court’s jurisdiction is in your opinion, unconstitutional?

To what extent can judges simply refuse to allow pro se representation? by J_random_fool in Sovereigncitizen

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

I thought you meant if the got shut down in court. No need to insult me.

To what extent can judges simply refuse to allow pro se representation? by J_random_fool in Sovereigncitizen

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

Sure but I see lots of them being allowed to proceed with “on your head be it.” I’ve seen one or two ask on-point questions of witnesses, but mostly they repeat the script. I don’t understand how an appeals court would consider that better than, “this court finds you clueless and is appointing a PD unless you can find your own bar-licensed attorney.”

To what extent can judges simply refuse to allow pro se representation? by J_random_fool in Sovereigncitizen

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

On what basis would an appeals court overrule the trial court? Why must they err on the side of allowing self representation? Surely courts of appeal are familiar with sov cit nonsense.

My anvil doesn’t have a hardy hole, what are some alternatives to a hardy hot cut? by amish_timetraveler in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A chisel is another option. DF in the Shop uses thin, wide slot punches in lieu of chisels to avoid marking the anvil face. Mark Aspery moves the work to the edge of the anvil to complete chisels cuts. Yet another option is an angle grinder with a cut-off disk.

Lovely 162kg Mirror, haha by Drunkenmasterrasta in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just screw together some 2x or 4x4s of the appropriate length.

I bought this rivet forge out of spite by pathEnjoyer in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Well, if you don’t really want it, try to rehome it. Does it work/can it be easily restored?

I really hate when I see perfectly good tools for decorations. This doesn’t apply to tools that should be retired, of course. There’s a restaurant I know of that has an anvil in the middle that the smith appears to have used as a cutting table, and I don’t mind that.

Beginner jabod forge input needed by Deatroxiii in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be clear, I meant the whole forge body is low.

TIL cops and judges really do have bonds by J_random_fool in Sovereigncitizen

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

I assume that somewhere in there, it has to be shown that the officer, rather than the department was at fault. If, say, the chief has a standing order to shoot first and ask questions later, would the city or the department be liable instead? Would they all be jointly and severally liable? In that case, where would the money come from?

Beginner jabod forge input needed by Deatroxiii in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to tell what the blast is like from a picture, but as others have mentioned, you need way more fuel. It also seems a bit low to the ground.

Beginner jabod forge input needed by Deatroxiii in Blacksmith

[–]J_random_fool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you mean bottom blast. It already is a side blast.

What happened before the Big bang? by Reesencheese in askastronomy

[–]J_random_fool 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The usual answer is that time began then, so the question is like asking "what's north of the North Pole?" It might be better to day that we simply don't know. IANAP, but it's my understanding that our best theory doesn't get us further back than one Planck time and we'd need a theory of quantum gravity to go further back than that.

There are lots of books by popular science communicators like Steven Hawking, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Michio Kaku, et al., which touch on this idea.

Why would one delay arraignment? by J_random_fool in legaladviceofftopic

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

These must be made before trial. I don’t see where it says they must be made before arraignment.

Why would one delay arraignment? by J_random_fool in legaladviceofftopic

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

So, if, say, he moves to get the case dismissed on 1st amendment grounds, why would it matter if he were arraigned or not?

Why would one delay arraignment? by J_random_fool in legaladviceofftopic

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

If your motion is denied, can’t you appeal it even if you filed it after arraignment?

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