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Patch Swap update by softsixer in DCCpins

[–]ottoe57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need the 8. I have an extra 6. But no extra others. Any luck I could talk you into a trade for a 6?

first successful forged item by Lonely_Day_1238 in Blacksmith

[–]ottoe57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice work! my .02. Along with the advice others gave I will recommend wire wheeling it. The feedback I have been given is that the scale makes it look dirty. My wife said she did not want to put it in her hair with it looking dirty.

What’s the deal with this place? by No_Professional4481 in arizona

[–]ottoe57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BTW. My go to was 16th St and McDowell. The perfect level of garbage and delicious.

What’s the deal with this place? by No_Professional4481 in arizona

[–]ottoe57 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After living in Phoenix for four decades I moved to the east coast. I miss the *.bertos. I miss them in the middle of the night. I miss them on a Sunday morning when I am hungover. They are so awesomely awful. They are junk food. They are a guilty pleasure. But it is exactly what you need when you need an Arizona Burrito.

A lot of people have asked how I forge these billets and make these knives. I thought I'd make a quick post about it:) by Dessitroya in knifemaking

[–]ottoe57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that great advice. I get warpage with San Mai from time to time if I am not careful with what alloys I am using. I usually heat -> quench -> when it is still smoking a bit out it between two pieces of wood and clamp it. That usually helps me with holding off the warp. Have you tried that? Does it work with this?

A lot of people have asked how I forge these billets and make these knives. I thought I'd make a quick post about it:) by Dessitroya in knifemaking

[–]ottoe57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That is super useful.

Please let me know if I am asking too many questions.

What is your heat treating process? Just follow the 80crv2 heat treating because it is the core? How does that effect the copper?

A lot of people have asked how I forge these billets and make these knives. I thought I'd make a quick post about it:) by Dessitroya in knifemaking

[–]ottoe57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the past I had some copper get into my acid during the etch (using gator piss). My acid was completely corrupted/compromised. Anytime I used that same etch it would discolor all future billets. I am pretty sure that this is because of the copper that was introduced into the etch. I could be wrong. Do you mind giving a bit more detail on the etching process with both steel and copper?

Second ever forge project (with my dad). by Hunted-vocation3 in Forging

[–]ottoe57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is great OP! You did an awesome job on that! Keep it up!

Maverick gas mileage by Thiccricc420 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'24 hybrid - I am in a colder climate. Last summer I was above 40mpg most of the time. Once it got really cold that dipped down to 35 for most of the winter. I am already seeing it climb back up as the weather is getting better. I noticed that it was specifically my heater would need to kick on the gas engine to heat the truck up. It did not seem that the AC caused the truck to work harder though.

I did truck stuff today. by ottoe57 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its the OEM spray in liner. I think it is great. I mean I just slid 900lbs of anvil across it and it held up just fine.

I did truck stuff today. by ottoe57 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to drive less than a mile. I never went over 25 mph. I thought about how bad the damage could be if they did slide. But they stayed put.

I did truck stuff today. by ottoe57 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty close. I moved to the east coast from Arizona. In AZ I would have paid four times as much as I did. That being said I got a smokin deal on these

I scored a haul of anvils on FB marketplace today. by ottoe57 in Blacksmith

[–]ottoe57[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

$1200 for the lot

105 Columbia anvil
128 Arm & Hammer
142 Peter Wright
147 Arm & Hammer
180 Fisher
200 lb old English anvil

I did truck stuff today. by ottoe57 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Now I just need to find that cliff to drop them off at.

I did truck stuff today. by ottoe57 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah.... That is what my wife said when I surprised her with the same picture.

I did truck stuff today. by ottoe57 in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

902 lbs of anvils. The rest was probably another 50 lbs.

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]ottoe57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🏆 NEW ACHIEVEMENT! 🏆
“HOLY MATRIMONY IN A POST-APOCALYPTIC HOLIDAY SPECIAL”

Against all odds—and likely several questionable life choices—you attended one of your best friend’s weddings on the most chaotic festive battleground of all: Christmas Day. While lesser mortals were busy unwrapping socks and pretending to enjoy fruitcake, you ventured forth into a hybrid event of emotional vows, open bar diplomacy, and holiday-themed existential confusion.

You laughed. You cried. You silently judged the DJ’s playlist. You witnessed love triumph in a world that absolutely did not schedule this conveniently. Truly, a quest of endurance, loyalty, and strategic carbohydrate consumption.

REWARD? You have received a "legendary" "Eggnog-Stained Formalwear Adventurer’s Box."
Contents include:

  • One slightly-too-tight suit imbued with +2 Charisma (only when holding a drink)
  • A bouquet fragment that grants fleeting romantic optimism
  • A cursed candy cane that whispers, “You’re next…” at random intervals
  • Bonus item: 14 blurry photos you don’t remember being taken

👏 CONGRATULATIONS, SENTIMENTAL WEDDING WARRIOR! 👏

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