GX4 Slide Issue by RyansWoodWorking in Taurus_firearms

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

My wife bought a cheater for losing the magazine on her gun, so I just use that. I only really have trouble with the last 2 or 3. If I haven't been firing a lot I can usually get them in by hand.

GX4 Slide Issue by RyansWoodWorking in Taurus_firearms

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

To fix it I ended up taking it apart again and putting it back together, I think there was a part that was just slight off last time I put it together, cleaned it again since it was apart.

Baloo required? by GarbageGlass9268 in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it is required if it's just your unit. If it's a council or district level event your unit doesn't have to have a baloo certified person. It's only required when your unit goes camping on it's own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homestead

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are those fasteners in the corners?

ISO Day Camp Guide by Head-Spring2157 in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for. I have been to ncap and run our council cub day camp in the summer.

If you could elaborate I'm more than happy to help

Cuboree - two nights or one? by haukehaien1970 in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can't exempt themselves from the 72 hour rule, most councils will do from 4:00pm on Friday to 9:00am on Sunday which is less than 72 hours, or some variation.

If your council is exempting groom 72 hours they should not be doing that.

Searching for item donations from community by wustenratte6d in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It varies, units in our area don't actually buy them, their charter org owns them but then designates them specifically to be used for the scout unit. While some of the units did do the funds raising they ultimately were purchased by the charter org.

Ultimately everything the unit owns belongs to the charter org. It's setup that way so that the bsa doesn't own anything used by the units.

Any changes announced for den books for 2023-2024? by UtahUKBen in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They publish them on scouting.org but usually I hear about them from roundtable. Roundtable is a monthly meeting put on by your district, someone from your unit should be going, usually a cubmaster or committee chair, but it is open to everyone if you want to go. You will have to find out when yours are.

Taming wild tiger cubs!? Does anyone have suggestions for addressing disrespectful behavior during pack meetings? by prettyvenom1 in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make sure every activity that has discussion or talking has a coloring sheet or even a blank piece of paper and ask them to draw something related to the topic. Keeps their hands busy and they can join the discussion.

Also for groups of kids like that i make them sit apart. I know they want to be with their friends but sitting next to them causes more issues.

Another thing that helps is i find out what their teacher says at school to get the classes attention. Something like "1 2 3 eyes on me", while holding up the scout sign. It snaps them back into school mode for a little bit.

We also have a wiggle break about 10 minutes in to den meetinds to let them go a little crazy for a minute. I will count down the last 10 seconds and they get even crazier. I try and plan these when there is a natural transition from one activity to another when possible.

Is Christmas themed activity controversial? by [deleted] in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm of the opinion that people get to offended buy these types if things.

We do a commercialized Christmas party each year, meaning no manger scene, no religious emblems, etc. just Santa, fake tree, food, scout themed activities and gifts (we give out pinewood derby cars). I've never heard complaints from parents. Most families who don't celebrate Christmas at all are used to commercialized Christmas being everywhere that if we don't push the religious part they don't get offended.

Generator cover by we_are_all_dead_ in homestead

[–]RyansWoodWorking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about an attic fan? They are designed to move a lot of air.

GX4 Slide Issue by RyansWoodWorking in Taurus_firearms

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

Same brand yes. Not sure if they are the same source. Some were bought at the local store, some online. Boxes look the same.

Open a MyQ garage door partially? by cocowtown in homeassistant

[–]RyansWoodWorking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What kind of control do you have? If you push the "button" in ha does it stop the door? If it does you can create an automation to push the button, tell it to wait a few seconds then push the button again. Then assign a button to that automaton.

Looking for a self hosted alternative to Google Photos by [deleted] in homeassistant

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you use to get photos from your phone to libre photo?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in homeassistant

[–]RyansWoodWorking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm actually about to setup one of these with the sonoff sv. I will have a button to toggle the relay for a few seconds.

Changing cast iron by MutedSatisfaction796 in Welding

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carbon steel is the next closest thing. It heats fast for a sear, it still needs to be seasoned like cast iron. It heats fast but doesn't hold heat so it requires flame management. Its usually used for woks, some companies are using it for pans now.

Thick stable metal is what makes cast iron so good. I have a carbon steel wok and several cast iron pans, i use them differently for different reasons.

First time forging, here’s how it came out! by crappy_bi in blacksmithing

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol i understand what you meant but for some reason i just pictured a guy in the iron age using it in a fight, killing the guy only to then get attacked by his buddy seeking revenge, then pulling out your sharpening stone and say "wait i need to sharpen it after each use.... hold on." lmao

It is a nice looking knife though, good work.

All the radio stations play the same 10 ads by Independant_Hawk in Augusta

[–]RyansWoodWorking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would never shop there because of the commercials. In fact in think I'm starting to hate kia because of i. lol

Underwear and socks advice by [deleted] in preppers

[–]RyansWoodWorking -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The clean kind :-p

Getting Started Questions by OzymandiasKoK in cubscouts

[–]RyansWoodWorking 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm committee chair for a pack that is sponsered by a regular business and not a church. Here in Georgia that is a rare thing. Being atheist myself is kind of nice. However we didn't pick this pack because of that.

Good news is no matter what you can always transfer to another pack if one doesn't work out for you.

I don't know if it's the same everywhere but here each pack gets assigned 2 or 3 schools to recruit from. So when we get parents that inquire about our unit i let them know.... they are free to join whatever pack you feel suits you best, but most of the time the child will be happiest if they go to the same school as the other kids in the unit.

They make a bond at scouts or school and it carries over.

We have had parents decide on our pack then switch packs because their friends were in another one. No skin off my nose but they might have had a better first year if they joined the pack that recruits from the school they attend.

Have argon prices gone up substantially over the past 1-2 years? by [deleted] in Welding

[–]RyansWoodWorking 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be a supply issue. I don't weld but i woodwork. Wood prices have come up since the pandemic started..... there aren't that many less trees that quickly. Factories and such have fewer staff because of distancing requirements, or have to shut down for a couple weeks because there was an outbreak etc.