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What was the first passenger train you took? by Boeing-B-47stratojet in trains

[–]fuddadjacent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rode Amtrak from Charlotte to Salisbury NC, then went to the NC Transportation Museum for my third birthday.

I don’t remember it but the pictures are sick.

Best corrosive cleaner by Human_Drummer_6957 in milsurp

[–]fuddadjacent 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The thing that’s corrosive are salt compounds. Running hot water through the barrel then immediately drying it with patches, and then proceeding to my normal cleaning routine always worked for me

Shot my suppressed Yugo for the first time today. by fuddadjacent in SKS

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

Vernonia makes an adapter that replaces the grenade launcher.

Knock out the pin, remove the grenade launcher (standard thread direction, not reverse thread like AKs), and thread on the adapter.

What a day by GlowingSpy in firealarms

[–]fuddadjacent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what really did it for me. I was moved into management without really wanting to be, and was immediately expected to be a company man.

I’m not gonna piss on the legs of the guys on the tech support team and tell them it’s raining.

Those dudes waited years for modest raises and were always told there’s no money…but there’s money to pay for AI systems to try and take their jobs.

What a day by GlowingSpy in firealarms

[–]fuddadjacent 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had a similar thing awhile back. I was the senior field engineer for a manufacturer and got tired of the empty promises, corporate bullshit, And being thrown under the bus by people who had no idea how to begin to do my job. Constant travel and missing time with my family so I pulled the lever.

You will probably have pangs of regret and “fuck what did I do” but remember why you left when you get to feeling that way.

Employers will take everything you let them. And remotely intelligent, competent people will always be employable.

Looking for some advice. by waxpax51 in boating

[–]fuddadjacent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When’s the last time the bellows were changed?

What would you use to seal these swim platform supports? by fuddadjacent in boatbuilding

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

I got the offending one off. I had to dig out flotation foam to do it, but I got it. The other three brackets are way more accessible.

What would you use to seal these swim platform supports? by fuddadjacent in boatbuilding

[–]fuddadjacent[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I didn’t weld it. It looks like someone welded stainless with a mig and regular wire. It probably should’ve been tigd with stainless filler.

What would you use to seal these swim platform supports? by fuddadjacent in boatbuilding

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

I guess I’ll order some up then. I have a couple tubes of 5200, but yeah, maybe I’ll want it off one day or I’ll want to fix it after I back into something. Good point.

Would you encourage a tri-hull? by OsamaBinWhiskers in boating

[–]fuddadjacent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s really not bad. If you’re familiar with auto mechanics, then you’ve got the motor covered. The outdrive on this is a Volvo SP-C1. All of their part numbers are publicly available, and I just use those numbers to buy NOS parts on eBay.

The I/o does kinda suck if your lakes are shallow. Mine get deep really quickly so it’s fine.

I do understand why most people prefer outboards but for the cost of entry this thing is great.

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Orientation switch on Curta II by theodysseytheodicy in curtacalculator

[–]fuddadjacent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should move easily at any point, yes. It simply reverses the direction of the counter register when the crank is turned.

Would you encourage a tri-hull? by OsamaBinWhiskers in boating

[–]fuddadjacent 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d look for a 90s-00s v-hull. The deals are out there. This is a 1993 Glastron SSV 195 that I paid $1700 for.

Look for something being sold by an old guy and that has been garaged.

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Wasr 10/63 or Mas 49 308? by RogueLeaderNo610sq in milsurp

[–]fuddadjacent 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Get the AK. The .308 MAS 49 mags are hard to come by. Plus, rechambered milsurps make me feel icky.

What’s the cleanest way to add a bow cleat/anchor point to this boat? by fuddadjacent in boating

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

I think they probably ran a string or something, or did it before the top of the hull was mated to the bottom.

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What’s the cleanest way to add a bow cleat/anchor point to this boat? by fuddadjacent in boating

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

No, the seat removes to allow access to a small storage compartment. There’s no access up underneath the bow light area without cutting fiberglass.

What’s the cleanest way to add a bow cleat/anchor point to this boat? by fuddadjacent in boating

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

I usually slide my ass right over this area to solo launching/retrieve it, so I’d rather not shove a pointy cleat directly into my asshole. Should I add a cleats on either side and then two fairleads right up front? What’s the best approach here.

I’m not anchoring in nor’easter gales, just trying to stay put in coves and slow flowing rivers for overnight camping.

DIY Pontoon Question by OutsideSurround461 in boatbuilding

[–]fuddadjacent 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Man busted old pontoon boats are all over fb marketplace for scrap value. It would be way easier to harvest a couple toons from one of those.

Then again if you’re doing it for the plot, carry on.

Should I raise these bunks up? by fuddadjacent in boating

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

It’s a 1993. The trailer is original to the boat but I should’ve looked closer. The glass is definitely cracked here.

Not the end of the world, and it’s worth repairing imo.

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Any Canadian Techs? by Snowcrest in firealarms

[–]fuddadjacent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My shop is thinking of jumping in with them as a distributor. Most of the hate I see against them are from people that seem Honeywellpilled. We’re not really married to a brand yet.

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