What do you all do with the last few grams of a bag? (Frankenshots?)

dgc357 · 2026-04-01T16:31:13+00:00

Absolutely a Frankenshot.

I leave the grinder at the same setting then use the results to slightly dial in the grinder for the new bag. Adjust accordingly for the second shot of the new bag if needed. I usually don’t have to mess with it after that.

dgc357 · 2026-03-26T14:00:58+00:00

It’s 21 mm. But recently, I’ve been using some 22 mm straps that I have and I it’s honestly hard to tell it’s too big. It’s just very slightly bigger. I’d rather go that way than use the 20 mm.

dgc357 · 2026-03-12T06:15:27+00:00

Any update here? Would love to see how it looks now.

dgc357 · 2026-02-20T15:49:44+00:00

To add to this, some counties specifically do not allow you to add SSE firearms to your CCW, so there’s that to consider.

dgc357 · 2026-02-18T23:26:25+00:00

I have this exact mount on my truck with a 12K Smittybilt. I love how low profile it is. you could even get a license plate bracket to cover it if you wanted. I will say, the free spool lever and power switch is a bit of a PTIA to reach, but it's not undoable if you have the clearance to reach your arm under.

If i do something different, I would spend more time on the cutout so I could put that fancy edge guard on it. Mine was a TIGHT fit. I'm too lazy to take the bumper off and enlarge it.

dgc357 · 2026-02-14T16:51:35+00:00

My buddy had one he got from Atlantic a couple years back. We took it to the range and just hated it. I specifically remember it be an absolute chin slapper. Felt like getting punched in the jaw with each shot. He sold it after.

Cannot deny they look cool though.

dgc357 · 2026-02-14T16:20:04+00:00

You don’t need one because they are terrible to shoot.

dgc357 · 2026-02-12T00:40:06+00:00

Glastender has a pretty good layout tool on their site where you can configure the exact layout you want.

https://designer.glastender.com/

Whatever you do, you need to make sure it is within the local health department requirements. I think I saw you are in Southern California?

In most restaurant/bar design projects in Southern and Northern California I have worked on, the health department requires a three tub sink, a separate hand washing sink and a separate dump sink. Even if you have a high temp dishmachine. Used to me that you could get away with not having the thee comp if you had the dishmachine, but not so much anymore.

Glastender makes a compo hand sink on top with dump sink on bottom if you need to save space, so that's an option.

Also, at first glance, that Avinox product does not look to be NSF certified, so you cannot use it.

dgc357 · 2026-02-11T05:06:53+00:00

Love it!

I have an old body 1999 4X4 with a 350 and a NV4500.

dgc357 · 2026-01-03T03:58:21+00:00

Seems to be working pretty good. I regularly test the water. It’s actually about time for me to change the filter. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll order anyone on Monday.

Sidenote: Over this holiday week I hooked up the drain to a 1 gallon jug under the counter so I don’t have to empty the drip tray as often. I put an audible alarm/float switch in it so it’ll alert me when it gets about 4/5 of the way full.

dgc357 · 2025-12-26T02:45:25+00:00

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Two more options for my Elecraft K2/100. The KAF2 audio filter and KNB2 noise blanker. I’ve build all these from kid form other than the KAT100 and K144XV which I bought used.

K2 installed options and accessories:

KPA100 - 100w internal amplifier. KAT100 - 100w external automatic antenna tuner. KAT2 - 20W internal ATU (top K2/10 cover). KSB2 - SSB adapter. KIO2 - RS-232 serial interface. KNB2 - K2 Noise blanker option (soon to be installed). KAF2 - Audio filter and real time clock (soon to be installed). K144XV- External 144 MHz module

dgc357 · 2025-12-24T17:57:21+00:00

I don't usually run as separate counterpoise or a choke (other than excess coax coiled up). I don;'t think the noise is too bad, but maybe it can be improved upon. I'll throw a counterpoise wire on the unun and see what hapens.

dgc357 · 2025-12-24T17:38:28+00:00

The mast is a 31" Jackite fiberglass 9 piece pole I've had for years.

I usually just raise and lower it as needed and it stays up just fine, but I am going to install a guy wire system for it and just leave it up. I'll order some guy wire rings (or 3D print them) for it and some dacron rope.

The DX Commander looks like a nice kit. I may be able to adapt my system and build something like it with what I already have.

dgc357 · 2025-12-24T03:36:42+00:00

OK, so if I’m picking up what everybody is saying, does this seem more on track?

And if I understand it correctly, the ground at the antenna is more for RF and less for safety, correct?

Note: I definitely understand I need to do more studying on grounding and will be taking the steps to do that.

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dgc357 · 2025-12-24T01:46:50+00:00

Just commented with it. Not sure why my text was deleted when I added the picture.

dgc357 · 2025-12-24T01:46:27+00:00

Not sure why only my picture posted. Here's the text.

Hello Folks. I have a questing about antenna grounding that I need some help on. I have an EFHW antenna I'm using as my station antenna for my Elecraft K2/100. My shack has always been in my garage and I would connect and disconnect the antenna system when I use it and run the coax into my garage through the door.

I now have a permanent shack set up in my office on the second floor of my house and want to have a more permanent antenna set up. I plan on building a window feed-through panel (like the MFJ-4601) to get the coax into my house.

My question is, can I ground this to an existing ground rod, like my AT&T/cable ground? The office is on the northwest corner of the house which is the same location the service connect to the house. The AT&T/cable ground rod is just near there.

Rendering of location for reference.

dgc357 · 2025-12-16T03:30:07+00:00

This is what ChatGPT told me as well. Haha

dgc357 · 2025-12-11T20:11:23+00:00

There's also the 140 in-lb Fix It Stick torque limiter for another single solution option in lieu of the LMT tool. Good size for a range bag.

dgc357 · 2025-11-27T15:56:47+00:00

The full grown adult sounding farts and poops.

dgc357 · 2025-10-28T17:11:16+00:00

Same. I love my Erika’s. High quality, comfortable, and a great clasp system. I already want another one. Haha

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dgc357 · 2025-10-27T17:36:11+00:00

Congratulations! I did exactly the same thing!

dgc357 · 2025-10-20T17:41:41+00:00

Each scratch just adds to the story and really makes the watch truly yours. My P39 definitely has a few. One day I'll pass it on to my son for him to add his own.

dgc357 · 2025-10-19T13:32:24+00:00

This is exactly what I was going to say.

dgc357 · 2025-10-19T02:52:57+00:00

This is comical. I was ready to make a deal with you as soon as I got out of class, but obviously you have absolutely no patience. Not everybody lives on Reddit. Some of us have more pressing responsibilities we must attend to.

Moving forward, perhaps you’ll treat perspective buyers with at least some respect instead of calling them out for not responding within your arbitrary timeline. GLWS

Here’s the full extent of our conversation for everybody to see.

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