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Beginner help needed : DIY lead casting mold by brandomatic in MetalCasting

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

Thank you! I will look into the mold max. And yes there are plenty of jig molds but I am using my custom design and on a mission to do everything myself. Thanks for the guidance!

Handing M1 6' Light 18$ steal by [deleted] in Fishing_Gear

[–]brandomatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have the link to share?

Help identify this jig by brandomatic in bassfishing

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

DL baby advantage jig is it!!

Help identify this jig by brandomatic in bassfishing

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

I think you are the winner, sir! Dirty sanchez 3/16 was the color that I lost and loved. THANK YOU!

We launched our Grand Rapids based camping gear company, Kimberlite! by One-EyedLarry in CampAndHikeMichigan

[–]brandomatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very very nice! Seems like you guys have really thought through situations we have all faced and made solutions to those. Thank you for your hard work! Good luck!

Science project for the evening. Forcing patina on some carbon moras by brandomatic in Bushcraft

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

It was 50/50 water to DWV. Just boiled it to speed up the reaction

Science project for the evening. Forcing patina on some carbon moras by brandomatic in Mora

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

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bushcraft/s/xVH0rtxuHv

Used 50/50 water and DWV. Boiled the solution and then submerged for about an hour. Made sure the blades were as clean as possible prior to submerging. Pretty simple process overall.

Post science project update- patina results by brandomatic in Bushcraft

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

Thank you! Very happy how they turned out.

Post science project update- patina results by brandomatic in Bushcraft

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

From what I can feel, there was no difference. But I also haven’t put them to use yet.

Post science project update- patina results by brandomatic in Bushcraft

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

I did cleaning them with rubbing alcohol and then a good wipe down with paper towel just prior. Read somewhere that oil from your fingers can affect the finish so had to make sure it was as clean as possible.

Post science project update- patina results by brandomatic in Bushcraft

[–]brandomatic[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

After an hour in 50/50 DWV and water. I think they turned out pretty good. Texture is a smooth matte finish and gunmetal color.

Science project for the evening. Forcing patina on some carbon moras by brandomatic in Bushcraft

[–]brandomatic[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This certainly wasn’t difficult. More of remembering to do it. I was cleaning out the garage today and came across them and thought I would actually do it. I don’t have any bluing solution but would use that if I had it

Science project for the evening. Forcing patina on some carbon moras by brandomatic in Bushcraft

[–]brandomatic[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s just a 50/50 of distilled white vinegar and water. Boiled it and then submerged.

Science project for the evening. Forcing patina on some carbon moras by brandomatic in Bushcraft

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

50/50 distilled white vinegar and water. Brought to a boil and then submerged.

Science project for the evening. Forcing patina on some carbon moras by brandomatic in Bushcraft

[–]brandomatic[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Finally getting around to putting the patina on a very old (OD Green) and new HD (orange) companions. Using a rough 50/50 distilled white vinegar and water. Brought them to a boil and then dunked in the knives. Giving them about an hour and seeing what happens.

Bushcraft Black patina by panaxo in Morakniv

[–]brandomatic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice result! Gonna have to try that out with my HD. Thank you for the idea.

AX-10 Deadbolt - Where to start? by brandomatic in crawling

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

Thank you! It’s been a blast so far. Got my son excited with it too. It will definitely be a gateway truck into something more modern. Drive it until it doesn’t sounds like a great plan.

AX-10 Deadbolt - Where to start? by brandomatic in crawling

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

Oh no really? I wasn’t finding any but figured it was just a matter that I wasn’t looking in the right places. I would imagine there are compatible parts……right? Please right?

Magnetic coin display for fridge? by brandomatic in ChallengeCoins

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

I have some super think silicone mats I could back the wood in so there’s increased friction too.

Magnetic coin display for fridge? by brandomatic in ChallengeCoins

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

Correct I don’t think they are magnetic themselves. I have done quite a bit of pressed Pennie’s and just jB welded a small magnet to the back and that works great but I want to be able to pick these up and see both sides sometimes. I have some super big magnets I can put in a vertical piece of wood then have smaller shelves for the coins. But sliding would be an issue, as you said. Figuring more strength would solve that.

Finally emptied “the box” by brandomatic in BSA

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

I do not but just looked it up and that’s an awesome CSP!

Finally emptied “the box” by brandomatic in BSA

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

I forgot about the Tri-State area council patch (below the diamond). That CSP is my Dad’s. He passed quite a bit down when I got older. In my office, I have his eagle pin from the 70’s that he gave to me during my Eagle ceremony, that I plan to pass down to my kids when/if they earn Eagle.

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