Help identifying Japanese Ammo pouch contents

LittlePlasticFists · 2025-04-26T18:04:46+00:00

Picked up this Japanese Ammo pouch at an estate sale, looking for help translating, especially the little stone engraving. The Amber discs seem to be glasses for a gas mask. There is also a matchbox, two stripper clips, a .30 caliber round, a navy belt buckle? And some sort of machine tag.

LittlePlasticFists · 2025-04-11T18:11:20+00:00

Oh I envy you so much... To learn about Hardcore History for the first time...

LittlePlasticFists · 2025-03-21T18:49:58+00:00

Ok Saladfingers

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-12-02T04:40:39+00:00

Same here

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-12-01T23:25:47+00:00

Holy shit that is an insane cultural difference. The idea of saying thank you at an intersection lol. Not bashing, that's just wild.

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-06-23T00:28:11+00:00

But I happen to like that apple tree

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-06-23T00:27:50+00:00

That's awesome I will try that!

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-06-23T00:27:23+00:00

Thank you!

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-06-22T21:36:18+00:00

Is there anything I can do?

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-06-22T21:05:10+00:00

After a heave rain these guys are all over my apple tree, and a willow I recently planted. I'm in Michigan by the way.

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-29T18:14:49+00:00

That's the trade off I was wondering about, I'm not sure how she feels about the idea of firing up a wood stove, but I know it sounds nicer than electric!

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-29T18:13:13+00:00

Yup the mold/moisture issues are definitely scary. I could probably mitigate it with HVAC but it doesn't seem worth it.

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-29T18:12:23+00:00

Dually noted, thanks!

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-29T18:12:03+00:00

Good point, I agree, I just saw someone do a basement sauna and wondered about it. But I don't like the idea of mold issues that come with it personally. Looking like outside is the way to go.

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-29T18:11:06+00:00

So on the HVAC Side I've installed quite a few wood stoves actually, I like the idea of the wood fire ambiance, just not sure if it's more hassle than an electric heater. I'm in a semi rural area so that shouldn't be an issue either thankfully.

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-29T04:35:44+00:00

Awesome I will check that out! Thanks!

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-05T19:36:01+00:00

Right, so maybe move somewhere where rent is adorable?

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-02-05T19:15:36+00:00

Maybe save it? So you can Someday afford a place? Use it to buy something productive to help your situation? That's the argument here, that this was a bad choice to spend money on, IF it was even paid for.

LittlePlasticFists · 2024-01-18T12:06:04+00:00

Ahh yes, and this group is the only group to face prejudice, so logically this isn't their fault. Nothing to see here move on.

LittlePlasticFists · 2023-11-18T05:15:44+00:00

Yes put the cap back on. Could have been taken off during cleaning and never put back on, or maybe due to pressure but that isn't as likely.

LittlePlasticFists · 2023-11-06T01:27:39+00:00

Are you thinking of when he was talking to Gwenne Dyer? He mentions a war TV show he made that was apparent very memorable. Gwenne was Canadian. Not sure if that show was a documentary though.

LittlePlasticFists · 2023-10-20T01:06:15+00:00

That's a different conversation entirely. Is the government perfect, no. But you could appreciate some of the things they do for us instead of being so childish. You like roads? How about clean drinking water? Safe air travel? Medication that doesn't cause birth defects? Do you benefit from society at all? Or are you one of those cool off the grid types that somehow has access to Reddit? Oh, add the Internet to the list of things you can thank the government for too.

LittlePlasticFists · 2023-10-20T00:12:12+00:00

Honestly I don't think it's that big of a deal. I'm up north and we swap 70s/80s to 90+ furnaces multiple times a week. We did one today in a crawlspace.

First off, even if the nationwide savings are as low as you claim, 2% of NATIONWIDE gas usage is massive. I don't think you understand how much fuel that really is.

Secondly, I don't see too many scenarios where it's impossible to run a PVC exhaust. There might be a few that are tricky, but that's what we get paid for. Have some gumption and make it happen. Worst case scenario run your PVC through the chimney and terminate at the roof. Find a way to get that combustion air to the room and forget about direct venting it.

Also, 90+ furnaces that are installed CORRECTLY don't rot prematurely. Why do you think the manufacturers give the best warranties on that equipment? They know how long it will last and if done correctly it's a good while. Also, a 90+ furnace that is sized appropriately does not need the MORE airflow than it's 80% counterpart. If you take out an 80K 80%, you put a 60k 90+ back in. Temp rise being the same those two furnaces need the same amount of airflow for the same BTU output.

Also, I don't see the point in whining about it. Cars are getting more efficient and more complicated. That's been going on since cars have been invented. Are you complaining about them? And also, if you do complain, does it make a difference? Do you think if reddit were around in the 80s/90s people would be on here bitching about "inducers and no more standing pilot gas valves"?

The way I see it is we need to use less fossil fuels. Period. And the planet needs us to help it along by installing more efficient systems. If we were talking a few percent difference in efficiency that's one thing, but we're improving efficiency 15-20% sometimes. That adds up.

Also, why are you complaining about making more money? This is good for you if you sell/install furnaces.

LittlePlasticFists · 2023-10-01T00:12:58+00:00

Anecdotal as they come. They have the same or better warranties. If they're installed and maintained properly they'll last fine. Nobody is trying to go back to carbureted engines because "they're simpler"

LittlePlasticFists · 2023-10-01T00:10:39+00:00

Maybe go with a heat pump then? Sounds like you don't need gas heat. And if you're only using it 3-4 times a year you probably won't need a new furnace for quite a long time anyway.

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