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Dad loves finding cool little tools to give as Christmas presents to my brother and me. The one he found this year will be very helpful. How many times do you need to figure out what size a random bolt or nut is? Usually I take it to the hardware store and start trying it out until I find out what size it is. With this tool I can now figure out out pretty much any odd bolt or nut I have. It has standard and metric and different thread pitches. Pretty simple idea but it will be very useful.

Good evening everyone. What we have here (aside from a failure to communicate) is a S&W mod 36 (S&W .38 Special) made between 1962 and 1966. Round butt original wooden grip. Flat latch, serrated front sight, checkered hammer, grooved trigger, blued finish, 2” pinned barrel. All the goodness. Serial number 415103. You can read more about it on page 242 of the S&W Standard Catalog 4th edition. Only indication of wear is at base of front sight, and a small blemish in the metal on the right side near the screw. Asking $550 but willing to hear reasonable offers.

Excise them demons! In all seriousness he is a great coach, one of the best ever whose accomplishments will live on in the annals of college football history. His name will never be forgotten and will surely be repeated in every football game henceforth until the end of time. I wonder if all the Bama chicks are going to stop wearing Bear Bryant hats and start wearing powder blue blazers. Go Vols!

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Good afternoon, I am cleaning out my safe and getting rid off some "that's a god price" firearms. This is on is a Thompson Contender Super 14 chambered in 30-30. Looks brand new except for two exceptions. First is a simmons 4x optic that was on the pistol when I purchased it, I think that was an after market add. The second is the only blemish I can see on the pistol and that is a small ding in the wood on the "right" side. I took a picture specifically of the damage so you can see it up close. All original parts, manuals, etc is all in the box, original box. Additionally, the box also has 2 extra barrels chambered in 45 colt (as seen to the left pop the bullet in the picture of the spare) and a 30-06 barrel with attached scope rings! Asking $800.

The duct opening is normal, maybe a bit larger than needed, but all foundation openings are bigger than the trunk lines going through them. You should NOT be seeing daylight through there. It should fit snug against both the wall and the HVAC and should be sealed with silicone. Check that the sides go down into the dirt so there's no way for critters to get in unless they tunnel under the metal shroud. If not, pack some soil up against the bottom and put some gravel over it to help minimize erosion. For the plumbing holes, take a piece of cardboard down there and cut a template for each side. Then transfer the pattern to a piece of plywood. A couple of screws up into the OSB above and a short 1x1 screwed into the joist to support the "inside" edge will do it. Run a bead of silicone or caulk around the edges and call it a day. Easy to remove if you or a plumber ever need access to those fittings in the future. Put some silicone around those copper pipes going through the OSB too.

Military grade, LMFHO, civilian ammo is much more accurate and more effective. FMJ is not in my EDC or SHTF stash for a reason. Most military ammo just needs to be 3 or 4 MOA, whereas target or hunting rounds try and achieve at least 1 MOA, most sub MOA, and they are designed to DRT your target.

Have this in my wishlist, they range from $17 to $45 depending on the set. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098NGLX5W

I should have seen this coming as there was an editorial (it may have been an article or a guest essay) in the NYT several weeks ago that mentioned the frequency that ammo from Lake City has shown up at certain shootings. At the time I just scoffed at the idea that ammo from this manufacturer or that might be targeted, but I missed the implication that LC shouldn't be selling to civilians. Of course there's a really good reason why LC needs to keep it's capacity high, and when the military isn't shooting up the ammo, then it makes perfect sense to divert some to the civilian market. There will be no end to the sideroads that the anti-gun crowd will take to try to undermine our rights.

I have had one for years. They are definitely handy. Amazon is your friend. Obviously you need metric and imperial. Nut & Bolt Thread Checker (Metric) https://a.co/d/8CRH0vm

If you use foam, make sure you wear rubber gloves. That stuff gets on your hands and nothing, but time, will get it off. It also ruins clothes if you get it on them. Know from experience. Just put my jeans and shirt in trash can last week. Took 2 weeks for me to scratch it off my hands.

Smith and Wesson 38 Special Model 10-7. Barely a drag line on the cylinder. Deep, glossy beautiful finish. Just starting to freckle along the backstrap, but the finish is otherwise in excellent condition. Phenomenal trigger. Brand new rosewood grips from Premium Gun Grips to suit my preference for an original style. These replaced the Pachmayr Presentation grip that were installed when I bought the revolver. I'll include that grip as well. $430 firm, trade offers welcome, can add cash if needed. Nothing specific in mind so if you're interested try me. I am in Knoxville and I am willing to travel within reason.

P.S. I would NOT foam at the tub openings. That will make it near impossible to get that plumbing undone if that's ever needed in the future. Basically you're making removable plywood access panels.

Dead Right There (DRT). The military trains to shoot at center mass, which is a large target, think chest. An MOA at 100 yards is roughly a 1" circle, at 300 Yards, its about 3" circle. At 300 Yards, which is about the farthest you want to engage normally, a 3 MOA is about a 9" circle, so well within the chest of your target. So it's not as bad as it sounds, but many soldiers are not crack shots, so that can expand that circle much more, but any hit is a good hit.

I agree, cool tool! I found a set in a case, instead of on a cable, of SAE and Metric for $40 shipped on eBay. (From China, but what the heck.) I ordered a set for my toolbox, thanks for the tip!

B me too. I retired from the USAF after 20 years as. Military cop, then finished my college and started another career in State government, working in an office, helping veterans Eventually moved up from that role, but stayed in the dept, and just retired again after a 26 year career. Don’t plan on working anymore if we can adjust our lifestyle to our current incomes, she still works as she is much younger than me.

For what it’s worth. The difference in lowers is very VERY minimal. Cheap out on the lower receiver, put good quality parts in it, and spend decent money on an upper. That’s where the magic happens! My favorite “budget” build that is reliable, durable, and go to war-able is an Aero lower and a complete BCM upper. Lower receiver don’t really matter much. PSA has them at times for 40.00.

I bought a $300 Yeswelder on Amazon. It's MIG or Flux-core, 220V only. No, it sure isn't a Lincoln, but for a guy like me who occasionally welds a project it seemed like the ticket. But be aware that you're going to pay $300 for a bottle of gas, too. And if you want to weld aluminum then you'll need another bottle of gas. And you'll need a cart, too. But that's true of any welder you buy. Edit: I almost forgot that I had to run a new 50A service as well. $7.80 a foot for the wire. So even the cheap welders aren't cheap.

@ironsniper1 feel free t shoot me a PM. I’m in your area and I have a mobile welding business. Unfortunately TIG is what I do the least of…mainly stick on heavy equipment repairs and mig on most fabrication projects. Some SS TIG, but only a couple times a year. I would brace yourself for spending a minimum of a couple grand on a decent TIG machine. Miller has a couple small units that mig, stick, and TIG but you’ll be a few grand in once you set it up to all three processes. But feel free to reach out and I’ll give you whatever help/advice that I can.

Then 45380 is probably just an assembly number. Especially if it is from the crane.

Radical Left NY AG Letitia James and 14 Democrat State Attorneys General Sign Letter Asking Biden Regime to Ban “Military-Grade” Ammunition for Citizens!!! https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/01/just-radical-left-ny-ag-letitia-james-14/

I've never heard of anybody being charged either.

I have always had a problem seeing those gun buster signs. It's like they just fade into the background. I finally went and got my KY permit. They don't have that stupid law here. You can walk right past a sign here. All they can do is try to get you on trespassing.

Thats gas, I worked in a cycle shop during HS, the shop had a FT welder doing that daily, takes talent...

Like new with mags and pistol pouch. Custom battleworn finish by WC. Come with full bag and mags.

Above 43,000, below 44,000

If you can’t find a class to attend. Maybe get a book and watch u tube. Or better yet find someone close and see if they’ll get you started. If you just want to put a couple pieces of metal together just get a Lincoln buzz box. They run on 220 volts and will run about any size rod you want. Down side it’s AC only. Not as nice as a DC machine but will do anything you want with smaw. And for only a couple hundred dollars. I used to say it only takes 30 minutes to learn how to weld but about 50 years to get good at it. Lol I gave up after 45 years in the industry. Good luck a burn a lot of rods.

Stevens 87T, and Winchester model 67.

The military operates by a very different set of requirements and limitations for the ammo they utilize. What is appropriate for a .mil context generally doesn’t fit the needs of the civilian shooter, and the opposite holds true as well.

Clearing up some stuff from storage. Epiphone Les Paul Standard in either Lemon Burst or Honey Burst. I believe it’s a 2016. Line6 amp, hard case, practice stand, Perry strap with Schaller S Locks, 25ft cord, Snark tuner, and a set of Ernie Ball strings. $500 for the package.

I have for sale or trade a Type 56 SKS in 7.62x39. It is in original configuration, and all serial numbers I see are matching. Hammer forged chrome lined barrel. These imports were thought to have have come from Albania, and there is a little bit of trench art on the stock. I have had this one for a while and put maybe 80 rounds through it with no issue. It is a great shooter, just selling off some of my duplicates. Asking $500, or trade for other milsurps, or a 16” Mid-length upper. I am in the Maryville area. Thanks for looking!

Every single one of my friends who have had one or both knees replaced said that the pain was bad but survivable, and that once they saw the improvement that the surgery had made in their lives, it was all worth it. A buddy of mine just had a single knee replacement a few weeks ago, actually. I asked him on Sunday how he was doing and he said it was the best decision he'd made. He's very early in the process and he still has that confidence because of what his life was like before the surgery. Hope that encourages you!

Looks handy to me if I could remember where I put it.

Another door is a bit ambitious for this guy I think. Could, probably. Willing... not so much. Though it does sound more appealing than low crawling the full length of the house in the long term.

That’s insane! What is “military grade” ammunition? Technically one could say “military caliber” ammunition would be “military grade”. And if you go back far enough, this would include calibers like .25acp (issued by the German Military pre WWII) and 45LC (issued to U.S. force during the Moro Rebellion in the Philippines). And rifles would be the same. Things like 30-06, 7mm Mauser, .338 Lapua, are all military calibers.

Agree with John on the lower. Unless you are getting ambi controls there isn't a lot of difference between the parts. I like the Aero M4E1 series as they have some upgrades that make assembly a bit easier with the addition of set screws rather than roll pins. Most impactful piece you will notice on the lower is the controls and the trigger, I would go cheap on the lower with an anderson or PSA Mil-Spec and spend the money on a nice radian safety and larue MBT trigger.

Glock55 post above, is exactly what happened with me, except for the first week we found out he pain meds were making me very sick. Had the DR. to change and experienced about what Glock55 did with my recovery. First 2 weeks was really bad for me, but third week I was off to the races. Only took pain meds 30 minutes before Physical Therapy and at night for three weeks, then only for P T 30 min before leaving to go to P T. I was careful with the meds also. Later, most will say it was well worth it.

I’m 44 and I have hade both replaced. I remember wishing it could be considered “enhanced” interrogation at times. Thinking of the pain at night still makes me want to puke!! I had the left done and then when it stopped being painful, I had the right done. No idea WTF I was thinking. Basically constant throbbing pain for near 3 months. I found it helpful to keep my brain busy. I would fall asleep with the TV on or listening to the radio. Anything to keep my brain busy. Careful be really careful on the opiate pain meds. I used them for 2 or 3 days after and then swore off and used Alieve. Didn’t want to get an addiction!! It WILL pass though. The pain will ease. Just don’t feel like it!

My brother has had both replacements, about 10 yrs apart as the Dr/surgeon would not do both at the same time. Brother had about 6 surgeries on each knee prior to the replacements during HS and later (torn cartilage, ligaments, etc), finally got one, then 10 yrs later the other. He did therapy and was tickled to get both done after suffering like he did. He never knew when one knee would "give out" just using the stairs, or walking on uneven ground. SIL had it done a year ago, she needs another but probably won't go thru it due to the after surgery BS she went thru with her self centered DA husband who just left her at home and went back to work the next day after she was discharged from the hospital. Wife went to care for her as he is totally worthless in these types of situations. Plus her entire family does not deal with pain well at all, even though they will endure whatever pain is associated with the issue of needing a replacement procedure. GL with your surgery, recovery, etc.

I have that to look forward to, but everything I've read and heard says that it's among the most painful procedures. My doc tells me that I'll know when it's time, and so far the bad knees haven't prevented me doing what I want to do. Good luck, and keep your chin up!

Went from military to industrial maintenance. Went to a TCAT for training, military paid for it (benefits). After years I was making good money doing something I liked. Now just retired.

I’ve got a brand new in the box M12 Mounting fan. Also comes with brand new in the package XC4.0 battery and charger. Bought too much stuff during Black Friday. $100 for both items in South Nashville or North Franklin.

"533505" which matches the number on the cylinder itself.

About the only benefit it serves now is to be the whipping boy to take the anti-gunners' heat while better organizations like GOA make actual progress.

I haven't seen .20/round 9mm that I would put in my gun. A friend told me that Academy had Blazer brass for .24 each yesterday. That is about as good as I've seen. I've been through these cycles several times now. Components are cheap>people get complacent and say reloading isn't worthwhile>Democrats win/covid hits etc>people freak out>ammo disappears>I handload for .10/round>people want to get into reloading. Back in 2018 or 2019 when primers were $22/1k, people on this site were telling me reloading isn't worthwhile. The same people were scrounging for ammo in 2020/2021 and probably standing in line at Academy every Thursday morning. I can still load pistol ammo for less than half what it costs if I use components I bought when they told me I was wasting time and money. With components bought today, it's still worthwhile. If nothing else, it's there when the next run starts and I don't have to hunt up and down hoping to find some.

I could probably lay hands on a lever rifle if needed.

I love lever guns. I have 6 of them ranging from .22LR up to .45-70. I like the Winchester style rifles. There's just something about the way they feel and handle that suits me to a "T". I'm also partial to the 16" Trapper rifles in handgun calibers. However, original Winchesters can be expensive these days. Fortunately, there are some very good clones out there. For what would basically be a range toy, I'd suggest something in a handgun caliber as it would be cheaper to feed and easier to shoot. I have a Rossi 92 Trapper in .357 magnum that I really like. Excellent little rifle and could take up to deer sized game if you wanted to. Of course a nice .22 is always fun and a great way to get into the lever action game. Trust me, you won't stop at just one. Henry makes some great rifles in a wide variety of calibers. I've never owned one, but their reputation is outstanding. The Marlins are legendary and used ones are pretty easy to find. Then there are the various clones by Uberti and others. But to me, nothing equals the classic Winchester 94 .30-30.