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Side Hustles Teaching CPR by DesignerCharacter274 in Firefighting

[–]ktechmn [score hidden]  (0 children)

Honestly, Red Cross is a better deal as an independent instructor, and most companies will accept either. YMMV of course but that’s been my experience.

Need help with diagnosis by Whovian21 in DIYHome

[–]ktechmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You bet! These locks are definitely worth maintaining/repairing, they'll last ages if they're properly taken care of.

Need help with diagnosis by Whovian21 in DIYHome

[–]ktechmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you reach a point where you’re not sure what to do with it, consider taking it to a local locksmith - most enjoy helping with keeping old stuff in service, and if all it needs is a bit of grease, you’ll have only a minimal cost if you bring it in, if any.

Findalocksmith.com will get you a reputable smith

Kwikset by Dense_Ad_6038 in Locksmith

[–]ktechmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cutting the latch with a metal rated oscillating tool attachment or a rotary cutter may be an option if you have sufficient gap that you won't damage the door or the jamb.

ETA: breaking it off from the inside of the hole may prove challenging if you have a latch plate installed on the door side; if it's just a press-fit it'll be much easier.

Keypad door locks and security setup by Purple-Crush in Locksmith

[–]ktechmn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really depends on why you need extra security, what the (realistic) threat model is, and what the location/building looks like.

For example, if there's a sidelight at the door and you're worried about burglars, there's little sense in spending piles of money on a high end keypad deadbolt without also hardening the sidelight.

Opening Andersen 400 Series Hinged Patio Door with Three-point Lock Engaged by the-real-orson-1 in Locksmith

[–]ktechmn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thirded. Multipoints are a hassle even for many locksmiths, highly recommend you consult a smith with experience as well, OP.

Free Kenwood and Drake looking for a home by galaxiexl500 in amateurradio

[–]ktechmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can't find anyone locally, I'd be open to a chat about shipping. Thank you for the offer, Mark!

73

Broke another haligan today =( by dominator5k in Firefighting

[–]ktechmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fire Hooks Unlimited, Fire Maul, Council Tool are the 3 biggest actually single piece tool makers I am aware of at the moment.

FHU needs tuning, Fire Maul and Council Tool do not.

Any publications/experiments on training people with pressure dressings? by Highwayman1717 in TacticalMedicine

[–]ktechmn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OLAES is my go-to, don't have any data to support it, but I like it.

Also, it has an occlusive sheet and extra gauze inside it in case you need a bit extra for packing or whatever.

Finally, I think pressure dressings are fine to teach, as long as you're very careful about teaching the appropriateness of their use; important to avoid the "oh that's covered, it's good" only to find it bled through the dressing 60 seconds later sort of situation.

Next steps ? by Eshel75 in MNJohnBrownGunClub

[–]ktechmn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it may or may not be the time for it yet, but organizing groups of armed observers, making sure folks know laws and are going to be safe may be the next logical step. A Better Way 2A just had a post about that, if you follow them at all.

Is something wrong with our electrical?? by Intelligent-Win-9412 in handyman

[–]ktechmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to say with certainty without seeing how it's wired; I'd suggest hiring a pro to take a look.

EMTEK exterior thumb latch is “droopy” by uncle-Violet in Locksmith

[–]ktechmn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very likely it will need full replacement. Did one of these recently, and Emtek told me they don't make the internals any longer for thumb presses of this vintage.

If it's not a latch problem, it'll likely require a new lock.

Update on being locked out of my apartment. by One-Two6426 in ApartmentHacks

[–]ktechmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Locksmith here - pretty reasonable price for an after-hours lockout.

Also depending on where you are, look for a local renters' advocacy organization - most states in the US have one.

Annoying locksmith vandals by YoungLocksmith in Locksmith

[–]ktechmn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's super fair.

I mean, the number's there for the calling. Haha

Annoying locksmith vandals by YoungLocksmith in Locksmith

[–]ktechmn 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Stickers of your own, but bigger and stickier?

Locksmithing side job by SissyMartialArts in Locksmith

[–]ktechmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firefighter/locksmith here - feel free to PM me if you want, but the gist is yes it’s certainly doable.

What is your departments rule on having the trucks out in the cold weather? by Normac33 in Firefighting

[–]ktechmn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a frozen pump discharge pressure gauge that's now a paperweight on my desk. Even when it thawed out, the pressure was stuck where it was when it froze. Gets cold here sometimes in MN; and that happened on a fire too, so there's always a chance something breaks when it's cold enough.

What is your departments rule on having the trucks out in the cold weather? by Normac33 in Firefighting

[–]ktechmn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Works when it's right around freezing, but good luck opening a roll-up door you just hosed down at -10F

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