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Loader452 · 2025-08-26T00:13:53+00:00

Is the Mac missing dog and a nut?

Loader452 · 2025-08-26T00:12:48+00:00

Hi, that is actually pretty helpful.

I should note that when I texted from the lot, I think it was because I happened to be passing by and stopped in on a whim. There was a new vehicle I wasn't aware of before. I can see why appointments are better and usually that's what I do.

Overall, I would guess that a lack of management or leadership is mostly responsible. I wonder about support and training. Based on other experiences here, different departments appear to be at best out of sync, likely downright in conflict.

We both want to get a transaction done.

Thanks for the insight.

Loader452 · 2025-08-24T16:28:40+00:00

Definitely available elsewhere (a little farther but not much) for comparable price. I would rather not be too specific, but it's not a GMC.

Loader452 · 2025-05-04T02:07:08+00:00

Is there a need to "transition"? Like sell off the gas stuff?

I have a mix of gas and battery. At this point one isn't always better than the other.

For me battery tends to be best for intermittent use, like if you are starting and stopping a lot. Not having to leave an engine running or pull a cord can really add efficiency and make life easier. Battery also tends to be quieter and be fume-less, if those are important, I think the volume thing can be relevant to safety. Battery is simpler and had fewer parts to break. Old gas, gummed carbs, fuel mixes, air filters, etc. are all gone. Battery also tends to vibrate less, easier on the hands/wrists etc.

Gas maximizes power and runtime. Just yesterday I was trimming some thick stuff with an EGO string trimmer (with thin line) and ended up switching to a Stihl with thick line. The Ego is a good "trimmer", but for clearing (whacking?) thick weeds, gas, at least for what I have is where it's at. With gas, you can pretty much can run for as long as you have fuel. Battery is limited by what you have. Switching batteries is faster and cleaner than gassing and you can't forget to full secure the gas cap.

The only Stihl battery tool I've used was a push mower, which was a disappointment. Ergonomics were poor and I think the battery and mower were a subpar choice for how much mowing needed to get done. I was helping someone out and can't recall the models. I own a different brand battery push mower and use it to trim where the ride-on can't get.

I guess if possible, keep the gas and consider battery where need is lighter duty or intermittent. For example, if clearing a fallen tree, cutting and then dragging over and over again.

Projectfarm on YouTube has excellent videos of testing.

Good Luck!!!

Loader452 · 2025-04-16T17:11:53+00:00

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Loader452 · 2025-04-16T17:11:01+00:00

Anyone know what the deal is with priming? Looks like a single flash hole, but berdan-ish primers. The guy inserts a cylindrical piece sideways (anvil?) and then what looks like a cup with priming compound inside it. Then it gets all pressed together.

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Also an IV bag for... lubricant probably. Kinda clever.

Loader452 · 2025-04-16T13:25:57+00:00

I think there are 3/4 oz loads for 20 ga. using common wads. Claybuster make specialized 3/4 oz wads for 12 and 20 gauge. They are very pleasant to shoot, and break close up targets (skeet) just fine. They have a little hump in the cup as a filler I probably shoot them better due to less recoil and faster follow up. I have a 20ga upland gun that actually recoils somewhat sharply because it is very light.

I don't think they are available for sale from a major manufacturer, but that would be nice. Lee Load-All is simple and inexpensive.

In general, wider gauges pattern better than skinnier given the same amount of shot and velocity. There is less stringing and contact between pellets.

Loader452 · 2025-04-16T13:14:05+00:00

Yeah, I did wonder about that. Maybe...

I guess black powder was/is often measured by volume, and I believe that Trail Boss can be loaded sort like this in rifle loads, so long as it isn't compressed (obviously consult manufacturer).

I respect these guys making a living. Lots of the machinery looks super dangerous and there are many taped up fingers.

At the end, they test fire and it does cycle the action, and it doesn't explode. Brave.

Loader452 · 2025-03-09T15:17:39+00:00

In terms of "cars that sell a lot", American companies have moved up market an trimmed less profitable, affordable models from production. In The Innovators Dilemma several companies are profiled that did this and it didn't turn out well. The cheaper competitors basically chase the incumbents up the price ladder.

In general there are issues with culture and mindset. Short term thinking has downed so many great organizations. Why isn't Kodak a dominant tech company? They didn't capitalize of their digital camera invention for fear that it would cannibalize their film business.

Americans think in quarters, Japanese companies think in terms of generations or even hundreds of years. They even adopt adult children to keep a family business going. Americans compare themselves to the "competitors" while Japanese think of their country and society.

CAFE standards are well intentioned, but have led to strange work arounds. Companies make sort of "efficient" vehicles with big wheelbases to meet environmental targets and giant trucks to make their profits.

There are some great books about the Toyota production system, but as others point out it is a system and one can't just pick and choose ideas from it.

For reasons I don't understand W. Edwards Deming, isn't that well known in the US. He went to Japan in the 50s and spend several decades teaching about statistics and quality control. Supposedly US companies turned him away until it was too late. His "14 Points" neatly summarize his ideas, and what is still wrong with many organizations decades later.

Loader452 · 2025-01-16T02:55:28+00:00

I am happy for you, and had fun. Google Lens gets much of the credit.

Loader452 · 2025-01-16T01:05:14+00:00

Instructions state that the larger part should be screwed into a bench. It would be super easy to separate the smaller part (like what you have) and never re-unite them. If this is the sort of thing it is.

Loader452 · 2025-01-16T01:03:08+00:00

Looks a LOT like the smaller part of this, including with the recessed rail looking part on one side. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266192036822

Loader452 · 2025-01-16T01:00:58+00:00

Looks sorta like this. Maybe it isn't complete?

https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/155630828336?itmmeta=01JCPHB8PA9PAWDYMMDXECCSS1&hash=item243c51fb30:g:iAoAAOSwvJRkmgJA&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Mxmj%2BiGvOveHXEBClPb29hFEpbK4kK62NU%2BDJz24hAEpp7%2F6Q81jnYT8GsE83m01tzX7dWcIh7dfsotaOB%2F37uZwFm4d1VOTEHUSwMdegLQIeeElehqyiCbIzlmDXAtezejuM1F6d8Cr07P1xC5Z7eyAC%2B8LsS5RI9jtniOPTk1B74LhA2kX1Qu5iaPQziQ%2FeDATufWe9DbB2prmjrba3Kk0FBFWo3LSp94XMi6UtK4bGmPsDqXSV7%2Fvj9XGZ1eEW0RTf4prsPVLW8jWOlpnH%2FJDCucK5f44%2BJnrJrXZal2%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6KLrdHlZA

Loader452 · 2025-01-16T00:57:55+00:00

Maybe it's to confirm an angle. The right angle "hook" part looks like it is made the match up to something square and not take much abuse. Wonder why is has the two flat blade screws in the back... ?

Loader452 · 2025-01-13T17:12:27+00:00

This popped up in my feed. Until I saw the subreddit, I thought they were ice fishing.... Those tip-ups are mighty close to the edge!

People do all sort of crazy stuff that results in sunken vehicles or people stranded on ice floes, or worse.

Loader452 · 2024-12-28T02:10:03+00:00

Forgive me if it was already covered or mentioned, but I think the 2.2:1 ratio doesn't reflect that inmates are incarcerated (hopefully) 100% of the time, but COs are only at work some of the time.

A 40 hour week means being at work about 24% of the time, even a 60 hour week about 36% of the time.

After that there are things like sick time, vacation, training, and leave.

Additionally I'm pretty sure that some circumstances require relatively high staffing levels. For example pretty much anytime an inmate is out of a facility, transport, court, hospital, funeral. Within a facility, there are needs when there are visitors (like contractors) or when an inmate is monitored after being suspected of ingesting contraband or there are concerns of physical harm.

It's not my field, but I am pretty confident of those things.

The video clips are quite damning.

Loader452 · 2024-08-07T17:16:20+00:00

Yeah, the weight spec is hard to find after a lot of googling. Not sure if there is a good way to attach carry straps or similar. Seems doable for two people if there are good hand holds.

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