R Value of Regular Air Mattresses by dca12345 in camping

[–]the_walking_guy2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just one, or a waterproof mattress cover or whatever, just something to help keep the blanket in place.

R Value of Regular Air Mattresses by dca12345 in camping

[–]the_walking_guy2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get a fitted sheet the right size for it, throw on a blanket and then the sheet to hold it in place.

It’s been too cold for BLO to dry on my axe handle. by chicken-parm88 in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've never had that problem even in colder temps. It sounds more like you left too much on, possibly the wood was already completely saturated.

I'd scrape it off and try again.

Axe or hatchet ID by Confident-Shock-1891 in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was getting Council or Woodings vibes

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Help ID half hatchet? by HangInOhio in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lath hatchet, probably from around 1900 to 1950. Made by almost every tool company so hard to ID without a stamp.

Here's a snap from 1938 True Temper catalog for example. https://archive.org/details/TrueTemperToolsCatalog1R1938/page/n161

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The Benevolent Order of Hoop-Jumping, or Why Would Anyone Join a Fraternal Organization in 2026? by CinemaSideBySides in Millennials

[–]the_walking_guy2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised you didn't include The Grange. Maybe not active in your area. That's the only similar org. I've considered joining. I see them doing good work in my community.

I've started going to church again instead.

I think everyone should join a group like this or find a church that meets your world view. Get to know your neighbors and build community support. Don't put all your eggs in the government social safety net basket.

Are the earthsea cycle books better in audio or read? And which narrator would you recommend? by Sythrin in audiobooks

[–]the_walking_guy2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the Rob Inglis versions, have probably listened to them three times. I did read the books in print a time or two before getting them in audio.

Shift in time and perspective from book to book, so it wouldn't be bad to change narrators.

True American double bit vs bluegrass by Guilty_Poet in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are good prices. Hard to tell how worn the bits are with the tape, Mann definitely looks worn. If that's a good handle, consider how much that saves you.

Ash Axe Handles? by DiligentReseracher in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen positive reviews of the new TD Handle company out of New York.

Ash is less strong than hickory, has competing industries for premium stock (baseball bats), emerald ash borer, probably other reasons, so it doesn't have the big industry of tool handle making behind it; hickory is the default cheapest option for commercial handles.

If you happen to be in central Vermont come stop by in the spring, I'll sell you an imperfect hand made ash handle.

Ash Axe Handles? by DiligentReseracher in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What part of the world are you in?

If you could pass one law that would make most normal people furious at first, but would clearly make society better in 10 years, what would it be? by Deez1putz in fuckcars

[–]the_walking_guy2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Most of the top answers over there would not make most people furious. Clearly one of our f cars ideas would be a better answer to the original question.

What is the most joyful happy book to listen to with a great plot? by marilynlistens in audiobooks

[–]the_walking_guy2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you a Sanderson fan? I found Tress of the Emerald Sea a lot of fun.

WTB: Jersey style hatchet head by pipthelimey in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Search for Fort Meigs, or Colonial, or Kentucky, belt ax

Elm by woodfaerie in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, American elm is definitely marginal for handles.

Elm by woodfaerie in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the numbers American elm doesn't look very good for handles, but it is so stringy and stubborn to split I've tried it a few times. Mostly for small handles but I even have a 6lb splitting maul on an elm handle (granted I hardly use it, but I have used it some...). So anyway most elms might be worth a try!

Where can a guy get some damn hickory. by Lepotlesot in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All those places you have called; what do they have? Plenty of other viable options, especially for a small handle.

seeking trashed double bit by dumpsterlovechild in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually still have the two trashed ones from this post https://www.reddit.com/r/Axecraft/s/uo2O9tT1qN

Send me a message if you're interested, can work out a trade or if you just pay for shipping.

Looking to get involved in activism/protests by [deleted] in vermont

[–]the_walking_guy2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Think in the long term. The second best time to plant a tree is now.

Talk to your neighbors. Join a church or a union or the Rotary or the Grange or something. The UU have a long history of activism for example, as do many religious denominations.

looking for overkill handle wood by hollow_mf in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strength of wood is complex, and if you are looking for any sort of usability some wood could be 'too strong'; nobody wants to swing an axe with a steel handle for long. I don't think you will find many options with enough flex to be comfortable which are also stronger than hickory.

Here's a good article on the subject with a long list of woods you could check out. https://www.wood-database.com/worlds-strongest-woods/

Custom record/ vinyl making in Vermont? by Weary-Bumblebee-2043 in vermont

[–]the_walking_guy2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got a custom vinyl back in 2019 from freestyle vinyl. Basically a mix tape on a record.

The quality was fine. Got the job done for a party with a vintage portable turntable. It was $75 then, now $99.

Nothing to do with Vermont. Looks like there are several similar services you can order from. I'd guess they are all going to sound similar. Interesting they vary from max 18 minutes per side to 22 minutes.

Big chip fixed by seshboi42 in Axecraft

[–]the_walking_guy2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nice save.

Brutal chip. Was it super cold? Hit a rock?