In working on the backhoe I had to keep removing lines and valves. Unfortunately I had no idea how long the hydraulic shop would take. I was working with a good, fast, cheap, pick any two mechanic and I choose good and cheap. Therefore, I had no idea how log the hose lines would […]
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Knots: Taut Line Hitch
Today’s knot is the Taut Line Hitch. Since it can be slipped to tighten or loosen a line, and it also holds well under load, it is a great not for camping. This makes it useful for lines that may need adjustment. I learned it in the boy scouts and use it to tie tent […]
Water Line Installation
Today we are going to test and discuss my water line installation. I rented a trencher to put in a new water line and while I was at work my buddy installed a water hydrant like the one pictured here. He also put in an underground connection for the tiny house. Additionally Smitty put […]
What is a Blue Line Glock
A blue line Glock is a Glock packages to be sold to law enforcement personnel. A Glock dealer is selected to participate in the program and then stocks a certain amount of these “blue line” guns. The Glock is not any different from a non blue line gun, but it did used to carry an […]