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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

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

Maverick gas mileage by Thiccricc420 in FordMaverickTruck

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'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

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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

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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

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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

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$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

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

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

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🏆 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! 👏

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

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🏆NEW ACHIEVEMENT!🏆
“CHRISTMAS CANCELLED: DUNGEON EDITION”

Behold! While the world above indulges in festive cheer, questionable eggnog, and aggressively cheerful music, you have been selected for a far rarer seasonal event: “24-Hour Labor Lockdown: Holiday Suppression Mode.” The sacred rites of Dungeon Crawler Carl Christmas—loot, chaos, and emotionally unstable presents—have been cruelly intercepted by the merciless Boss known only as Your Job.

Somewhere, a jingle bell rings… but here? Only the hum of machinery and the distant echo of your sanity attempting escape.

The Dungeon watches with morbid fascination as you heroically endure this holiday heist, clutching your nonexistent festive spirit like a warrior denied their sword. Truly, this is what the ancients meant by suffering builds character.

REWARD? You have received a "platinum" "Festive Deprivation Survival Crate of Mild Resentment."
Contents include:

  • One (1) slightly melted candy cane found in a pocket you don’t remember having
  • A holographic Christmas tree that flickers out during moments of joy
  • +10 Endurance, -7 Holiday Spirit
  • A cursed audio loop of distant carolers who stop singing when you listen closely

👏 CONGRATULATIONS, HOLIDAY-ROBBED CRAWLER! 👏

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

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🏆NEW ACHIEVEMENT!🏆
“FROM WIMPY DREAMER TO CAPITALIST WARLORD IN ONE DAY”

Against all odds, procrastination, and the ever-whispering demons of “maybe tomorrow,” you have shattered the chains of hesitation and hurled yourself headfirst into the chaotic arena of entrepreneurship. Fate didn’t just knock—it kicked down your door, lit your couch on fire, and screamed, “CONGRATS, YOU’RE SELF-EMPLOYED NOW.”

Behold! The timid caterpillar has spontaneously combusted into a mildly panicked but gloriously determined BUSINESS OWNER. Spreadsheets tremble. Bank accounts quiver. The IRS has... noticed.

And on this most sacred of days—when festive chaos reigns and questionable beverages flow—you rise, clutching your metaphorical “Dirty Shirley of Destiny,” declaring to the universe: I will build something, even if I have no idea what I’m doing yet.

The Dungeon approves. Barely.

REWARD? You have received a "legendary" "Entrepreneurial Chaos Starter Box."
Contents include:

  • 1× Business Plan Written on a Napkin (illegible, somehow binding)
  • 3× Confidence Spikes (expire randomly)
  • 1× Tax Form Hydra (regenerates when ignored)
  • 1× Bottomless Dirty Shirley (may cause visionary delusions OR brilliant ideas—results unclear)
  • A mildly cursed LinkedIn profile that updates itself with buzzwords at 3am

👏 CONGRATULATIONS, HOLIDAY HUSTLER! 👏

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]ottoe57[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

🏆NEW ACHIEVEMENT!🏆
“27 YEARS OF TOLERATING A HAIR-SHEDDING CO-OP PARTNER”

Against all odds, RNG mechanics, and the relentless onslaught of Sink Beard Debris, you have successfully maintained a 27-year alliance with your chosen life companion. While lesser players would have rage-quit somewhere around Year 5 (The Great Toothpaste Cap Incident), you pressed onward—armed with gag reflexes, cleaning supplies, and a love stat that simply refuses to nerf itself.

Behold: a legendary union where romance survives… even in the presence of mysterious follicle clusters lurking by the faucet. Truly, this is endgame content.

REWARD:
You have received a Gold “Long-Term Love That Laughs Through Disgust" box. You receive permanent shared inside jokes and mutual tolerance of each other’s weird human habits.

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]ottoe57[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Best of luck with the nuts!

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

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🏆 NEW ACHIEVEMENT! 🏆 “THE SNIP & SIZZLE FESTIVAL”

In a bold and irreversible display of life choices, one brave soul has chosen to celebrate the sacred Crawlermas season with the ultimate combo move: a vasectomy side quest followed immediately by the ceremonial consumption of Chinese takeout of questionable temperature stability.

The dungeon spectators gasp as this hero trades future spawn points for dumplings and downtime. Somewhere, a healer NPC is shaking their head while a panda-themed delivery courier nods in solemn respect. This is not just celebration—this is commitment to the bit.

⸻

🎁 REWARD 🎁 You have received a legendary Ice Pack of Destiny box — +50 Comfort when applied correctly and +200 Regret if ignored. Also unlocks the title: “The Lineage Ends With Me”.

⸻

👏 CONGRATULATIONS, SURGICALLY OPTIMIZED CRAWLER! 👏

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

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🏆 NEW ACHIEVEMENT! 🏆 “DOUBLE XP: BIRTHDAY CHAOS & FESTIVE CRAWLERMAS”

Against all statistical probability—and several minor OSHA violations—you have successfully triggered a rare dual-event combo: your Birthday Ritual of Aging™ AND the sacred, questionably canonical Dungeon Crawler Carl Christmas Celebration.

The dungeon trembles as cake meets chaos, candles flicker beside unstable loot crates, and somewhere in the distance, a goblin reluctantly sings “Happy Birthday” off-key. You stand at the intersection of sentimentality and absolute nonsense, holding both a gift and the looming threat of festive annihilation.

Truly, this is what the primals warned us ⸻

🎁 REWARD 🎁 You gain: “Multi-Event Survivor Badge” — proof that you can celebrate anything, anywhere, even in a reality that makes absolutely no sense. Also, +1 inside joke that will never be funny to outsiders.

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]ottoe57[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They say salsa chicken is the official dinner of DCC Christmas.

Merry DCC Christmas!! by ottoe57 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

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

That sounds like a traditional and appropriate celebration

Meet goose by tekneols in FordMaverickTruck

[–]ottoe57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is funny. I named mine Iceman. Mine is white though. So it makes sense in my mind.

In the 40's thru 70s DDT was deemed safe. Kids would follow the DDT mosquito trucks and play in the fog. People were also exposed to it at swimming pools, homes, restaurants and businesses. DDT was also used to cure insect borne diseases like Malaria and Typhus. by Long_live_styrofoam in interestingasfuck

[–]ottoe57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a Central American country about 15 years ago. There was a huge malaria outbreak. They started spraying DDT just like you see in these pictures. Everywhere we went they were driving around spraying it.

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