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Author: dleach4512

  • Getting a new handle on my RV drain

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    “Get a handle on life, man!” On my last trip (TX to IL), I settled into my RV spot and founs my Gray tank drain handle was missing. The rod is still there, but the little knob that’s supposed to bne on there was not… it apparently had enough of this life and let go…

  • My spot At Falcon Meadow

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    My spot at Falcon meadow RV park in Falcon, CO. I’m in the circled spot on the right, Kindra is in the circled spot on the left. Parking is available at either end of either spot, next to the bathroom house, and adjacent to my spot (the half-circle of kinda grass outside of the railroad…

  • Welding Table Electrical

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    In a previous post I talked about how nice it would be to have electrical built into my welding table so I can go ahead and plug all my stuff in once and not worry about finding cords, adapters, splitters, etc. Now, I do realize that most welders these days are using cordless grinders, so…

  • Welding table grinder holder

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    So I finally got around to getting another welding table, and in my world it has to be a portable table for now (Oh how nice a shop would be!). I picked up another Lincoln portable table, same model as the one I’d had before, and got it all assembled. One of the many things…

  • Welding Wire Wrought

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    It finally happened! I finally ran out of welding wire on my first 1 lb spool. I know, I know, big whoop, right? Well, for me it is since it’s my first spool, and because of how much (little?) I got done with it! I’ve welded up dozens of different things with that spool, introduced…

  • Happy Gotcha Day, Scout! (2024)

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    It seems like it was just a year or two ago that I brought Scout home from the shelter (with a detour to the doggie groomer first!): But it’s been seven years now, and the adventures continue on! From exploring your new space and making new friends: To learning how to Kayak (and then getting…

  • Happy Birthday Scout !(2024)

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    Scout officially turns Eight today, or 56 in dog years! You’d think by now she’d be a grumpy old lady, but she’s not old at all (but can be grumpy sometimes…). It’s been a big year for her, and for us; We moved out of Denver, made some new friends.. Explored spaces near and far……

  • So you want to become a Ham? #5

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    Amatuer Radio, a honbby practiced from down the street to all around the world, and even beyond into space, has something for everyone! In our series, ‘So you want to beocme a Ham’? we’ve walked through what Ham radio is, what we do with is, how we break down the parts and pieces, how to…

  • Radio Programming: Getting Started

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    Programming your Amatuer Radio doesn’t have to be a terrible experience, and having the right software can certainly help! There’s a few things to keep in mind:1) ALWAYS download from the radio first, save that file as the original config for that radio, then make a copy of that file. Modify the copy to whatever…

  • Radio Programming: What do I put in there?

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    Amatuer Radio is a great hobby that allows use of many bands (or sections of radio spectrum) for nar and far communications. For radio programming, I recommend three separate parts to your basic progamming, with a couple of extra options for special use. I find it very helpful to keep the same Master Frequency Plan…