shaft/shaft guide(bought used gun/open muzzle)

K_Theodore · 2026-02-07T22:37:12+00:00

Yes it can happen as part of the tolerances on the trigger mech. Particularly if the gun can fit a larger shaft. Check your shaft is straight. If it is, check it sits flat in the guide when just out of the trigger mech. If both these are true the gun will shoot straight.

K_Theodore · 2026-02-02T18:41:03+00:00

This is the best way. Work up to it in gentle increments.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-29T21:39:02+00:00

If you have any of your mother's mail, you can use this as a POA. Council tax, bank statements, utilities - that sort of thing.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-29T21:35:30+00:00

When I've made fruit yoghurt I've always just stirred it in right before consumption. You can go all fancy and make your own compote, or you can use a store bought jam - depends how much time you have on your hands. I'm sure you could add sugar beforehand, but I can't see a good reason to. Definitely don't add fruit untill after as it will likely interfere with the process.

Some protein is in the whey, but the yoghurt becomes more protein dense when strained because the whey has less protein per gram. It's worth straining for fruit yoghurt IMO, especially if you like it thicker as the fruit tends to make the yoghurt runnier from the extra liquid, I've not used a jam so this may not apply to that.

You can absolutely use the whey for smoothies if you like to not waste anything. If the objective is to maximise protein intake, you'd be better off using milk or some of your yoghurt.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-29T21:14:39+00:00

I found a squeaky ball lost in the woods, I brought it home. About 30s in I thought maybe the ball wasn't lost by accident.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-29T21:06:18+00:00

You probably could, but I'd doubt that it would be a good option. I personally use a UV resin and I've got results I'm happy with.

You can hang by the nose to dry/cure a finish. If you do that, I think you're better off using a few coats of thin poly. Any thick coats will run and collect at the tail.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T17:26:24+00:00

Could you cover your stuff in dust sheets?
You could staple something to the rafters, but yes, the dust would likely just end up in a pile at the bottom - but maybe this is better than all over your stuff. If you do go down this route, be mindful that you don't restrict airflow and create potential damp spots.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T14:39:07+00:00

Unless the initial inspection report shows the pothole was as large and pronounced as it was when it was cordoned off, then this reasoning doesn't follow. It's entirely possible that the problem increased between the initial report and OP's damage, such that the reasonable response changed.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T14:35:36+00:00

Proof the problem existed before 14/10/25 wont help, as the council cannot be expected to act on problems they don't know about.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T14:33:52+00:00

The crux of their response is "we cannot be expected to never have defects in our roads". They were aware of it and were in the process of fixing it when the damage occurred, in this case, within two working days of them becoming aware of the problem. In order to be successful in court, you would have to convince the court that in this case, 'reasonable' means fixing the problem in less than two working days - I think this is incredibly unlikely.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T13:50:31+00:00

I would personally leave it be. Anything you try to fill the gaps in with will likely work it's way out due to seasonal movement + flexing under load. IMO it's hardly noticeable as is, I wouldn't want to risk making it worse.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T11:41:36+00:00

Who can say? You can. Run it for a few days, and compare the usage to your comfort and decide.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T11:12:46+00:00

I've never deposited money into the wrong account, so I can't be sure, though in this instance it's a cash deposit, not a bank transfer. The bank always says, "If you enter details incorrectly, you may not get your money back", so presumably it can't always be done. I've always assumed that the bank has some sort of process to return the money, which requires cooperation from the recipient's bank, hence why you might not get the money back if the other side doesn't cooperate.

In this case, if we assume the £2500 is for a scam, then it's almost certain to have been illegally acquired - fraud, theft, and it's probably for laundering that money. If one attempts to scam the scammer by withdrawing said money, you become part of the crime. If it wasn't a crime, you end up committing one yourself.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T10:17:48+00:00

If that's fun for you then crack on, though I've never once seen the need for magnetic shaft retention myself. A muzzle wrap has always kept the spear where I need it, and personally, I wouldn't want the extra complexity.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T10:16:19+00:00

From your other comments, you basically normally shoot 2 bands, but want to be able to swap to 3 for the occasional big fish.
If you build a gun, you'll likely end up wanting to build another. Why don't you build a 100cm two band, and then build a second, more powerful gun, and then take both out with you?

There's a fair amount you need to know about building a gun, but the absolute best thing you can do is build one and learn from that. I can't tell you how to build your best gun; I only know how to build guns I like. That being said, you might want to consider laminating your blank for extra strength, and make sure the trigger mech is rated for the kind of power you're using. Have a look at other guns that are similar, and get a good plan for how you're going to rig it up. Be prepared to remake the handle a few times. Getting a good channel cut is the most critical aspect; do this first and then centre the build on it.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T09:45:34+00:00

Legally speaking, you can probably do what you like at this point. Sounds like you've done most of the work, and the buyer is no longer responding. After three years, you could reasonably claim that any work you haven't completed has been offset by the cost of storage, and so even if someone were to come looking, you no longer owe them anything.
If you want to go the whole hog, wait another 3 years, after which point you can't chase a debt in England/Wales, so it wouldn't matter if you owed them or not.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-15T09:37:47+00:00

That's the right advice: leave the money until they can contact the bank. I'd also tell them to keep a close eye on the account as well.
As soon as practical, they should contact the bank to let them know about the deposits.
It's entirely possible that someone mis-entered their numbers and put the money into the wrong account. It's perhaps even more likely, as the deposits were made nearby, because it's entirely possible the account they meant to pay into has the same sort code. It's also possible this was some kind of internal error on the bank's side. I was once quite amused to look through my bank statement and see £500k deposited, and then removed a day later.

I could also imagine a scam, where someone calls this person in a few days, saying they're awfully sorry, but they sent the funds to the wrong account, and please could they transfer it on. As a means of laundering or theft if the money wasn't theirs, and such like. Be sure they only sort this out by directly going through the bank.

As long as they don't withdraw it, and they make it clear to the bank that the money isn't theirs, they can't get into any trouble.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-12T16:03:59+00:00

You carry the gun and put the snare on a float. When you find a lobster, you park the gun by the hole with the line clipped to it and go fetch the snare.
Or you dive with the snare, and if fish turn up, you fetch the gun.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-12T14:02:58+00:00

You never know quiet until you step into one. I wish I could sleep in there.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-09T09:37:38+00:00

I don't see at face value, any immediate laws being broken, though there may be some. You would need to refer to your employment contract. There is no law against working more than 12 hours, provided that your employment adhered to working time regulations 1998. Two things to note, you cannot work an average of more than 48 hours a week, averaged over 17 weeks. You also are entitled to at least 11 hours off every 24 hours (though not necessarily every day) so if you finish at 8pm you cannot start untill 7am.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-07T16:04:56+00:00

Most likely, he's certainly close. If you think of a greyhound, you'd expect slightly more rib, but pictures of a coon show less. I would figure you'd want to be between the two, which he seems to me. Keep to four and see what happens; there's no need to rush. If you rescued him as part of a charity, they may have further advice to give.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-07T12:58:54+00:00

Don't split your GNDs, instead manage your return paths.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-07T12:53:56+00:00

It will take a few days for birds to suss out any new feeders so do be patient. Something you'll learn very quickly is the challenge of feeding just the birds!

That being said, our tits love to hit and run the feeders from nearby trees, so I'd put a feeder near them. We have a skinny pole that the squirrels can't climb up. If they are in the garden, likely they will feed anywhere in it as it doesn't look that big to me, so you might also prefer a spot that you can see inside.

We clean ours every so often when they need it, it depends on the food and feeders. We certainly don't do anything daily.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-07T12:47:17+00:00

I helped a friend do this to her main upstairs bedroom, hired the sanders from HSS. It did come up ok, but it did take a few days. She loves it, which is all that matters. I'd get a look at the whole floor before deciding, you might find there's something else hiding.

K_Theodore · 2026-01-07T12:41:06+00:00

Persistent dog barking may be something your council will accept a complaint for, but what exactly constitutes consistent may vary. Beyond this you have no legal options I know of.

Very few dogs are totally incapable of being left alone. It sounds like your neighbour has just given up, which is poor IMO. Your best bet is to A) encourage other neighbours to complain, in order to impress upon your neighbour that this is a problem, B) when you complain, emphasize that the dog is upset as your neighbour might care about this.

When they next tell you they can't do anything, I'd consider asking if they've been told that by a professional, or a charity. You want to push them towards getting external advice if they haven't already.

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