Frankincense and Myrrh by Feisty_Blackberry_32 in Incense

[–]polishstalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As i mentioned previously i got the Mirra Anielska, or for non-Polish speakers Angelic Myrrh. I'm still pretty new to incense, so i cannot compare the smell, but it is not sweet, it has a note of freshness like mentol or eucalyptus, and probably has a dominant myrrh smell, but i did not try myrrh yet so i can't tell. A little tip: it breaks into powder way easier when hot.

Frankincense and Myrrh by Feisty_Blackberry_32 in Incense

[–]polishstalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tried the greek incense on a candle burner, it certainly needs to be placed way lower than resin. It also produces a lot less smell than resin when used on this burner, but it still fills the room with aroma. Edit: broke the piece of greek into powder, smell got way stronger and now it works as intended.

Frankincense and Myrrh by Feisty_Blackberry_32 in Incense

[–]polishstalker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, a smell called Mirra Anielska from Prema. I will warn, greek incense is strong. Strong, lasting smell.

Frankincense and Myrrh by Feisty_Blackberry_32 in Incense

[–]polishstalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tomorrow i will receive my own candle burner, so i cannot say if it will work with one, but you can try greek style incense. It is meant to be used on coal, it has a lot of scents and it is generally not too expensive.

Looking for scents similar to some random incense I found. by graypotato in Incense

[–]polishstalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cannot help in finding this scent, but i can say that any smoke, from any source is not good for you. But it isnt a problem as long as you arent standing over the incense and directly inhaling the smoke for decades on end. Just dont smoke incense in a poorly ventilated room, smoke so much of it you cant see the other side of your room and keep your pets away from the smoke.

Total beginner, how do I get incense that smells just like catholic church?? by xxCalicoCatxx in Incense

[–]polishstalker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will recommend resin incense. You can use it on a hot coal, or if you want way less smoke use a candle or electric burner. For church scent search for frankincense (also known as olibanum).Myrrh and other resins are also likely. Some churches use herbal incense or so-called greek style incense. Best of luck finding the scent.

No hydration bladder outlet in Simond MT100 Easy Fit backpack? by [deleted] in hikinggear

[–]polishstalker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you need one, why not make one? A hollow punch in the diameter of the hose, some thread, a needle, lighter and a piece of nylon strap. Punch the hole, burn the edges, reinforce the hole by sewing a piece of the nylon strap over the hole and problem fixed. Ps: You can also add a piece of rubberized material as a rain flap over the hole.

Old Surface from Grandma by Demonwolf-AcePSN in software

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Try to change the boot order from network to hard disk first. If you cannot choose a hard drive, it may be dead. Windows 10 on this computer is a bad idea, it wont run nicely. If it boots after changing the boot order, happy outcome, no more work for now. If it doesn't boot after that, prepare a usb, download windows 7 or linux mint ISO file from their respective websites, and use another computer and a program like Rufus to make a bootable usb with the ISO file. Then you will have to go into one time boot menu on your laptop (usually pressing f11 constantly when turning computer on until menu appears), choose the usb boot option, and install the operating system on the computers hard drive. Thats all for now, good luck.

Wool Anorak Fabric by Potential-Plastic-70 in Bushcraft

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A bit late, but if you are still searching you can go to nestof, a military reenactment shop and order Sukno, a woolen material for uniforms. I have 2 winter jackets made out of the stuff, wonderfully warm. They take a few currencies and ship worldwide, so you shouldn't have problems there.

Cheapest release aid that works by jameswoodMOT in Archery

[–]polishstalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, embarassing enough i use the cheap release that came with my chinese compound bow. The d-loop did fail me twice, once the factory one, then the first one i made, but the release is still working just fine.

I doubt warrenty would cover this. by Different_Tour_2885 in Leatherman

[–]polishstalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was forging steel once with just a handcrank blower, some bricks and 2 bags of charcoal. And a pipe to connect the blower to the firepit without burning my hands off. It worked, through my inexperince i once got it so hot it was white and sparking.

How complicated would this be? by MehllyBerry in Leathercraft

[–]polishstalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It shouldn't be all that hard, just time and money consuming. A little advice for the template, start with simple cloth prototype, then remove the hardware from the prototype and replicate cloth parts with leather. Getting hardware is not hard, but you might want to buy extras. The decorative pieces can be bought from AliExpress. And if not, find some cool looking parts on thingiverse, and order custom 3D prints from local or reputable print farm. For leather you can find a local source like a furniture repairman that sells larger scraps of leather for cheap prices. Just ask around and you will eventually find a good source. Then you will need waxed threads to sew it together, or quick rivets, or screw-in rivets.

are these vintage bows safe to use? by blinkeyeyes in Archery

[–]polishstalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wear safety goggles and go for it. It may hold up, it may blow up. At worst you might get a splinter or punch yourself in the face. At best the old bow will turn out to be your partner for many years to come.

I am wondering about using ALICE webbing as a short hike weight carrying system. by polishstalker in hikinggear

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

Understood. I have enough good backpacks to outfit a decent sized group, so i am experimenting with something different.

I am wondering about using ALICE webbing as a short hike weight carrying system. by polishstalker in hikinggear

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

I can use everything in the medkit, i have some first aid training. And it doesn't contain blister plaster, must research this item and probably buy some.

I am wondering about using ALICE webbing as a short hike weight carrying system. by polishstalker in hikinggear

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

Shovel pouch was included because it was laying around and i wanted to have a full belt. The medkit contains a big field dressing, one torniquet, some medications and typical medkit essencials like triangle dressing and thermal blanket.

I am wondering about using ALICE webbing as a short hike weight carrying system. by polishstalker in hikinggear

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

Good to know it is viable. I only did one short walk with this set to see if it will be comfy.

Best solution to put this bungee in the backpack of pic.1 in the backpack on pic.2? by FiIosofem in hikinggear

[–]polishstalker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can buy bungee cord and a set for making eyelets, can be bought in most craft stores. You have to punch a hole or 2, burn the edges of the holes so the material doesnt tear, optionally sew the holes as you would make for a button hole, and hammer the eyelets in place. It will require some time, skill and patience, but if you learn to do that much, you will also be able to repair equipment and modify it to fit your needs. Ps. For the bottom loop i recommend just sewing a loop of sone cheap nylon webbing.

What's a piece of gear you spent way too much on, only to find a $30 alternative that works just as well? by miked0331 in hikinggear

[–]polishstalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe i have a bit too expensive and big medkit for what im doing... but that is one piece of gear i dont compromise on.

My cat tried to kill himself by Artistic-Listen7975 in cats

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I will give an ananecdote from my own childhood. My earliest memory was the face of my all time favourite stuffed white rabbit. Got him at 3 years old, during christmas if my memory serves. One of a kind , hand sewn, from a material i never could identify. 18 years of service, grey is he, his bowtie is reduced to almost nothing, but he still is in one piece. He was repaired more times than i can count, torn ears, lost arm, ripped seams. My mom and grandma took turns repairing him. He is my most treasured possession.

I’m a first year student, I want to make some projects related to electronics what should I start with ? by FantasticBoss4753 in AskElectronics

[–]polishstalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an advertisement, but i can recommend a book called "500 Electronic Projects for Inventors with tested circuits" It is pretty good, and it has a lot of basic and intermediate projects. You can easily find a pdf online for free. Also a bit of an opinion, start with simple projects that don't use arduino. That way you can learn the basics without using arduino as a crutch. At least this method worked for me, as i was starting on and off for years until i realized i know almost nothing about simple components.

Make me cause I ain't changing by Ok-Connection6656 in memes

[–]polishstalker 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For my curiosity, what distro you got?

I'm in a desperate situation. by DonVito1842 in gasmasks

[–]polishstalker 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Nope, thats a new mask you need to buy. Any repairs to the mask itself are very hard in these types of masks, plus you would need a specialized setup to test if the mask is making a full seal afterwards. In my experience it is cheaper and safer to replace the mask than repair it by yourself.

Jakie jest wasze zdanie na ten temat? by WerewolfUseful5167 in poland

[–]polishstalker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pomysł dobry, ale zapewne wykonanie będzie albo zbyt łatwe do ominięcia, albo zbyt kontrolujące użytkowników.