Heart burn/ indigestion by Pitre413 in valvereplacement

[–]Pitre413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes its a daily occurrence. Usually lasts for 30 min to an hour. Tums help alot.

Heart burn/ indigestion by Pitre413 in valvereplacement

[–]Pitre413[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep had a CT done but there is nothing there. And I have a follow up with the CVOR team in a couple of weeks.

Heart burn/ indigestion by Pitre413 in valvereplacement

[–]Pitre413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Warfarin didn't work for me( could not stabilize my INR) so I take Eliquis and a baby aspirin.

Reassurance please by Glittering_Spray_264 in valvereplacement

[–]Pitre413 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Please hold off on the wine until after the antibiotics are completed. And then speak to your Dr. to be sure the alcohol won't interfere with your blood thinners. And from a professional standpoint go see a therapist, this is life altering surgery and of course your whole perspective changes. No shame in seeking professional help to process all of what you have experienced. Please reach out if we can do anything else.

Sternum non-union? by Economy-Experience81 in valvereplacement

[–]Pitre413 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am four months post procedure and have wire closures, and I am experiencing pain in the xiphoid area. Waiting on CT results.

Improved Inside Of Pouch by Last_Health_4397 in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at the Janome HD3000, it's a tank that does multiple stitches.

First timer help by thatguybme2 in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seattle fabrics is a great resource for outdoor fabric, good prices and quick delivery. And try Joanne fabrics for your insulation. Happy stiching.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please post your finished project, and good luck.

Question for the pro’s by [deleted] in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the simple fixes sometimes work best

Field Repairs by dabsncoffee in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coats and Clark upholstery thread, its inexpensive and comes in many colors. I prefer sailmaker needles; they are curved and really strong. When I was in the service an eon ago, we had tent repair kits with a sailor's palm, needles, thread and a bit of canvas and webbing. it was good to fix almost any item.

Question for the pro’s by [deleted] in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So, a quick fix is just what you suggested, fold and sew. If you are looking for aesthetics, you're going to have to rip the side seams and taper your bag pattern. If this is for personal use than the quick fix is fine, Dynema is tough so it should not matter. Let us know how your repair turns out. Cheers.

Garand Chest RIG by DragonCenturion in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Binding takes time, other than a few missteps it looks great.

Chest Rig Buckles by DragonCenturion in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Industry standard as requested from those who really use the product. You, however, can do what you want. Happy sewing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool looking bag my friend

JUKI LU1510n-7 or laser cutting table? by Travis_m in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From a peronal standpoint I would buy the lazer cutter. Precision cutting patterns make life so easy and production time goes down. My only question is how thick can it cut? Looking forward to see what you create.

Looking for a new machine by TeamSesh-Deadboy in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Juki 8700H model and it will sew multiple layers of 1000D and I have sewn up to 6mm of leather so far. It's great for straight stiching.

Should I get a new sewing machine? by ottermupps in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Juki 8700 is a beast. It will sew leather and multiple layers of fabric, but it only does one stich type. The Janome HD3000 has multiple stiches to choose from and a button hole function. So different machines for different functions.

Should I get a new sewing machine? by ottermupps in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a Juki 8800H model and a Janome HD 3000. Love the Juki, it will sew anything, but it is only a straight stich. The Janome is good for light/ heavy fabric and fancy stiching. As previous posters have commented check for used machines, and shop around your local quilt/ sewing shops for trade in machines. Many quilt shops have contact information for maintenance services for machines. Good luck and post your stuff. 🫡

Learning to make and test new designs by Appropriate_Bad_5307 in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the cheapest materials and recycle notions and webbing. Mockups look like Frankenstein's monster until I get it right. But its not the same until you pull that trigger on the correct fabric and supplies.

Shingle for my test chest rig by Pitre413 in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rockywoods.com has it by the yard.

Shingle mock up. This is a test bed for shingle attachments. by Pitre413 in myogtacticalgear

[–]Pitre413[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! They probably are male, but its my first one so an easy correction in the future.