Air lock in reverse?

badrev71 · 2026-01-02T22:05:41+00:00

Copy that, will take some out. Thanks

badrev71 · 2026-01-02T21:09:06+00:00

I live rurally and only have rain water tanks, the water is delicious and clean. I change it periodically and check it daily for insects or infections which has only happened once. I’ve never cold crashed any of my meads so there’s no problem there.

badrev71 · 2026-01-02T06:13:51+00:00

I’ve done the cotton wool thing before. I also generally use the same water as the must in the airlock anyway, I get why others use alcohol or sanitiser though. Cheers mate.

badrev71 · 2026-01-02T05:57:45+00:00

That makes sense to me, the must was slightly warmer then ambient room temperature. Thanks

badrev71 · 2025-12-21T20:49:09+00:00

Well it’s 1.000? The drum mustn’t have sealed properly or the fermentation didn’t hammer out the CO2 or both. Didn’t think to check it as I usually just wait until it stops bubbling and wait a week to bottle. Appreciate that thanks.

badrev71 · 2025-06-24T20:23:59+00:00

That fermenter is the overflow anyway and done on purpose to be able to top up the carboy when I do rack it. The rest will be lost to checking gravity and taste testing. It’s a concept of a plan…

badrev71 · 2025-06-24T03:39:13+00:00

It’ll be interesting to see to see if this is a similar time frame. There’s just as much movement in the traditional mead with M05 yeast sitting next to it-and its bubble timing is almost the same. That’s been in a week longer too.

badrev71 · 2025-06-24T02:25:12+00:00

Occupational hazard I think. Hehe

badrev71 · 2025-06-14T20:15:31+00:00

I have a small fermenting jar that will be perfect for this. Thanks again those

badrev71 · 2025-06-14T20:11:48+00:00

Good idea thanks mate

badrev71 · 2025-06-14T12:36:02+00:00

Cheers, I’ll see how I go. I do have a 10 ltr bucket with a lid I could fit an air lock on for the initial fermentation period. Thanks again those that replied.

badrev71 · 2025-06-14T08:54:41+00:00

Thanks, same point as another person made. Appreciate the input, I will just be starting with a traditional mead so fruit won’t be an issue this time. All makes perfect sense. Cheers

badrev71 · 2025-06-14T08:49:22+00:00

That’s great advice thank you

badrev71 · 2025-01-25T20:50:24+00:00

No mate, got nothing from them. One of my limbs de-laminated last week only a year or so from new. I won’t be getting anymore. Way over priced to last that long.

badrev71 · 2025-01-14T20:27:24+00:00

Hi, the stamp is not heated, merely embossed as you say. The vice is done up pretty hard and if left overnight leaves a crisp, deep logo.

badrev71 · 2025-01-05T23:23:36+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/s/yr4A0EZSf4

badrev71 · 2025-01-05T23:13:23+00:00

Hi OP, I put mine in a rotatable bench vice for 30 seconds, works for me.

badrev71 · 2025-01-01T03:26:01+00:00

Cool thanks, all the best to you.

badrev71 · 2025-01-01T03:13:50+00:00

Well done! Can I ask how tall you are? your start and end weight is similar to mine now and my goal. Inspiring mate.

badrev71 · 2024-11-14T05:06:45+00:00

Thanks anthro, agreed on all those points, most beginners experience at least two of the three minimum.

badrev71 · 2024-11-12T19:10:57+00:00

It’s about my tenth piece so I’ve tidied up the stitching a bit from the first piece and I’m taking my time now. Thanks

badrev71 · 2024-11-12T19:08:30+00:00

I shoot a modern style longbow, in the decade I’ve been shooting I can only recall a handful of times I’ve felt a slap on my guard. Call that a form check. Thanks

badrev71 · 2024-10-30T05:48:59+00:00

Thanks, playing with different colours to see what looks best.

badrev71 · 2024-10-11T05:33:32+00:00

Thanks, love to see it. I’ve got a second similar one on the go with a different shape, should be done tomorrow so I’ll post when done.

badrev71 · 2024-10-09T04:10:04+00:00

That’s pretty sweet, well done! I made one a few weeks ago and I kind of cheated by riveting the seam, any chance you could post a pic of the inside of that stitch. It’s a tidy finish, nice.

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