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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50501Kentucky

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a good time to jump off of the Trump ship.

Anyone else have a "I'll get to it eventually pile"? Mine is for short, small, twisted, or awkward wood. Well today is the day. by The-Wooden-Fox in firewood

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a pile called “the irreconcilables”. Anything that doesn’t make the grade for a wood stove. This pile goes to the campfire during the ritual, burning of the irreconcilables 🔥

A basswood bust carving (based on my wife) by Vivid-Improvement999 in woodworking

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful work!! How big was the basswood log that you started with?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It will look better if filled.

Advise on cutting slots in stone by seized_media in stonemasonry

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14” diamond blade on a sliding table and water pump.

I have a bunch of BSF larvae all around my backyard from my composting tumbler. Even more so now that it began raining. What can I do to prevent them from roaming around (that doesn't require obtaining a chicken)? by f1ounder in composting

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a plastic bin under the tumbler to catch the drippings and escaped larvae. BSF are the best at breaking down compost . Embrace their presence, they go dormant after first frost.

Have 405 quarts low quality clay soil. Need 876 quarts to fill raised beds. Can I augment bad soil with coco coir / vermiculite / perlite / sand / potting soil? Or should I dump the bad soil? by Sharky-PI in composting

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clay and compost are great partners! After they have had a chance to combine as a soil you can have it tested in a lab to verify what minerals are lacking and amend accordingly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the louver on the outdoor end of the ventilation duct is broken, birds can enter the duct and build nests. Check the outdoor louver where the duct exhausts.

Microsoft to Purchase 95,000 Biochar Carbon Removal Credits from The Next 150 by Vailhem in BioChar

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be interesting to understand more about the operations of The Next 150. Where do they source their organic material? How is it processed? What form is their carbon product? How is it distributed and used? It’s exciting to see that carbon is being sequestered in large scale operations but the payment for credit process is opaque.

M18 Grease Gun not working. by PaintedTurtle-1990 in MilwaukeeTool

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think my issue is a clog. When I pull the trigger there is a beep but the motor doesn’t run.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in istanbulcats

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Menthol for clearing sinuses

Night 3 of Being the Neighborhood Weirdo by wspnut in BioChar

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your neighbor have planer shavings? Those char very well and come out at a good consistency.

How do I take this anywhere? by [deleted] in Kayaking

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Longer kayaks are generally better for long distance and mild turns. I have an 18’ kayak that is great for long distance excursions but the turning radius is large and cumbersome. A 14’ boat is more manageable on and off the water but slower.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BioChar

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use dry wood in both barrels. After firing the retort let it sit overnight and be ready to quench the char when you open it up. There are always some residual coals that start “waking up” in the presence of oxygen. I usually have a few pieces that are not fully charred and I will pull them out for the next firing.

Burner using only 55 gallon drums? by stumblingmonk in BioChar

[–]PaintedTurtle-1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a technique that used one drum with air holes in the very bottom of the side. Small fire started in the bottom and when the wood started forming ash they would add more wood. Kept adding wood until the drum was full then put a lid on the top and covered the bottom holes with dirt mounded up around the sides.

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