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- Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:22 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: AR-15 under $400!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8863
AR-15 under $400!
BLEM PSA 16" Midlength 5.56 NATO 1:7 A2 Nitride Freedom Rifle Kit $ 259.99 https://palmettostatearmory.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/370x370/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/5/0/507279_3.jpg These are cosmetic blem rifles but with PSA the blems are always insignificant or even unnotice...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:17 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Greetings from Nebraska
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7243
Re: Greetings from Nebraska
Good to see ya here. Looking forward to your posts!
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:17 pm
- Forum: Blackthorn-USA Courses
- Topic: 2019 Course Schedule
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8466
2019 Course Schedule
Folks our 2019 schedule is posted HERE ! We've reduced the number of classes some this year as we are entering Phase Two of our infrastructure and site building plan. Hope to get a few cool new improvements built around the school this year. However, most of our regular subjects will be taught at le...
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 7:01 pm
- Forum: Links
- Topic: Blackthorns Resource Library is Open!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8767
Blackthorns Resource Library is Open!
Hey guys, we have uploaded over 450 .pdf files covering a wide range of topics for the Bushcrafter, Homesteaders, Preppers and more to our website. There is just a ton of info there now and it's all available for free download! There *is* a donation button if you'd like to buy us a coffee. It's 95 c...
- Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:30 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Northeast Kansas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6691
Re: Hello from Northeast Kansas
Welcome to the forum! Glad you found us. Feel free to look around and make yourself at home. There's some good info here. Our physical location is 20 minutes north of Manhattan, or about an hour from Topeka. Stop out sometime!
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:01 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Topeka
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7438
Re: Hello from Topeka
Welcome to the forum! Feel free to look around and jump right in.
- Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:01 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Howdy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17971
Re: Howdy
Welcome to the forum. Blackthorn has grown, come see us sometime!
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:55 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Hutchinson KS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 23518
Re: Hello from Hutchinson KS
Hi Skeeter, Thanks for stopping by, feel free to look around!
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:39 am
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: Slow Match rejuvenation?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 24763
Re: Slow Match rejuvenation?
You didn't mention ii it was one of ours or not. If it is one from us, it should last pretty much indefinitely as long as it's stored dry. Extended moisture is really the only thing that will hurt them. Occasionally you might run into a spot on the match that didn't absorb as much solution as it sho...
- Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Cerakote 101
- Replies: 2
- Views: 26872
Re: Cerakote 101
Very cool history lesson on the rifle as well as an outstanding new look!
- Tue Jun 23, 2015 1:12 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from the Flint hills
- Replies: 1
- Views: 22534
Re: Hello from the Flint hills
Welcome to the forum! Good to see you here, have a look around and we look forward to your posts.
- Sat May 30, 2015 11:26 pm
- Forum: Water
- Topic: Bulk water storage question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18267
Re: Bulk water storage question
You might want to check out pulse pumps or metering pumps to inject chlorine into your system as it's filled. Once treated water should be stable for along time. Stored water will go "flat" in storage and taste can be improved by pouring it back and forth between glasses to add some air back into it...
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Product Review - DeSantis OWB E-GAT Holster
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9095
Re: Product Review - DeSantis OWB E-GAT Holster
Looks like a cool holster! Thanks for the review. I edited your post to display the video ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Sun Dec 28, 2014 2:52 pm
- Forum: Events and Meetups
- Topic: I am want to meet a good man!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 23450
Re: I am want to meet a good man!
We had like 378 spammers hit us within a two or three day period a couple weeks ago. Most were from Russia. We made some changes and think we got rid of all their posts. This post, well I was sorta hoping they'd come back and amuse us further, lol.
- Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:01 pm
- Forum: Energy
- Topic: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 107521
Re: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
Appreciate the update. Sounds like you guys are making progress. Also sounds like you're putting more R&D into yours, lol. I just guessed on the cfm but it's good to hear that it was about right. Keep us posted on your efforts!
- Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:24 pm
- Forum: Events and Meetups
- Topic: I am want to meet a good man!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 23450
Re: I am want to meet a good man!
She's single. Get her quick!
- Tue Dec 02, 2014 1:11 am
- Forum: Events and Meetups
- Topic: I am want to meet a good man!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 23450
Re: I am want to meet a good man!
I'm going to leave this thread up for the time being since you did attempt to put it in the right category and you came back and posted a second time. Most spammers don't put that much time into their posts. However, I did remove your link in the first post. You can look for friends here but post a ...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:45 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello, and pushing vs. pulling air.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19602
Re: Hello, and pushing vs. pulling air.
Welcome to the forum! Happy you found something useful here. I replied to your comments in your other thread although I did merge the thread into the Air Heater thread. Thanks for stopping in and I'm looking forward to your posts on this project.
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 4:41 pm
- Forum: Energy
- Topic: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 107521
Re: Fan location on Solar Furnace
Wouldn't it be better to "push" cool air in, rather than "pulling" hot air out over the fan? Wouldn't the heat promote premature fan failure? You may have a good point but I have no experience with bottom mounting the fans. The fans themselves are designed to be used in computers and seem to stand ...
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 10:47 pm
- Forum: Energy
- Topic: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 107521
Re: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
Thanks for the tip! I'll look into that on my next build.
- Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:26 am
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: Blackthorn Bearing Block.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10324
Re: Blackthorn Bearing Block.
We only cut up the very best trophy racks for our customers! Glad you found it useful. I've noticed in time, with use, these blocks will get very smooth on the inside. Pretty handy as long as your dog doesn't claim it as a chew toy ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:28 pm
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23678
Re: The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
Nice pics! As you pointed out in part two using the two stick method does have a few advantages. Speed in preparation being the biggest I think. Getting two embers is fairly common as well. Often I personally will dump the one on the hearth onto the one that has fallen through and use them as one la...
- Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:34 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Liberty MO Checking In
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17479
Re: Liberty MO Checking In
Welcome aboard! Have a look around and make yourself at home.
- Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:35 pm
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: Eastern White Pine on Willow Bow drill. Pond special.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10301
Re: Eastern White Pine on Willow Bow drill. Pond special.
Are you tellin me that mosquito's don't like smoke?! Hard to feel sorry for them, lol. And you, you're really starting to like this bow drill stuff looks like. It's not quite as addicting as building AR's, but I find myself frequently looking at random trees wondering if I could make an ember with t...
- Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:27 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Kansas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8828
Re: Hello from Kansas
Golden Rule is a good rule. Glad to have ya here and hope you find some useful or interesting reading. Feel free to share your interests as we like learning cool new stuff too! Welcome aboard ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Tue May 20, 2014 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Reloading pistol brass - case trimming made easier:
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11481
Re: Reloading pistol brass - case trimming made easier:
Sweet, I can see where that would make the process considerably easier. Better patent it quick and make your million!
- Sat May 17, 2014 1:59 am
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: Wet and Wild Friction Fire!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13245
Re: Wet and Wild Friction Fire!
Nice write up and great pics! Nice Ranger too, looks like it'll do well in the bush. So you're experiencing the joys of Mullein, lol. Mullein is good for alot of things but it is definitely not my favorite for friction fire. For many of the same reasons you mentioned. The most frustrating thing for ...
- Mon May 12, 2014 12:04 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from CT.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10478
Re: Hello from CT.
Hey WW! Good to see ya here. This board see's alot of readers but is still shy on people posting. I know you have posted tons of great threads over the years and am sure everyone here will benefit from your forays into the woods!
Welcome aboard!
Welcome aboard!
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:04 pm
- Forum: Survival Gear
- Topic: Streamlight Seige
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9947
Re: Streamlight Seige
I've not tried those myself but they look like well built little lights. I'll be interested in your review. I'd like them better if they were 3 or 4 AA batteries instead of 3 "D" cells though. That and 3 spare batteries adds up to some weight.
- Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:16 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: hello from central KS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12312
Re: hello from central KS
Welcome to the forum! Glad you made it ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:55 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Just checking in from KCK
- Replies: 2
- Views: 22577
Re: Just checking in from KCK
Welcome to the forum!
- Tue Apr 15, 2014 1:57 am
- Forum: Books, Music and Art
- Topic: Beware Sleeping Dragons
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9854
Re: Beware Sleeping Dragons
Looks good. I ordered it. At only .99 you can't really go wrong anyway.
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:41 pm
- Forum: Blackthorn-USA Courses
- Topic: 2014 Course Line Up
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17841
Re: 2014 Course Line Up
We have recently added Urban Survival and Basic Blacksmithing to our course lineup for this year. Check out all our courses here.
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 6:33 pm
- Forum: Shelter
- Topic: Shelter Training
- Replies: 1
- Views: 19037
Re: Shelter Training
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you guys came out!
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:51 am
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: Finding Fat Wood In Kansas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 19463
Re: Finding Fat Wood In Kansas
It can be found here in KS although it's harder than in areas with true pine forests. My suggestion would be to keep an eye out for dead pine trees in your travels. Once you locate one chop into the stump and see if you get the tell tale smell or see the right color of wood. Often you can find dead ...
- Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:06 pm
- Forum: Links
- Topic: Nearly Infinite Candle
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11756
Re: Nearly Infinite Candle
Kinda cool if the wax actually makes it to the bottom before solidifying and plugging the plastic tube. I see it as a novelty more than anything else. The best long burn candles I know of are the religious candles in the glass containers. They burn for days straight and can be found cheap in the dol...
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:54 pm
- Forum: Water Systems
- Topic: Manual Back-Up Water Well Pumps
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14169
Re: Manual Back-Up Water Well Pumps
Of the two choices I would go with (and probably will) the Simple Pump. Better reviews and seems like a simple bulletproof build. While I don't have first hand experience with either of these brands I have installed and maintained many submersible pumps and rural water systems on wells. I have insta...
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:42 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Newbie from ICT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13250
Re: Newbie from ICT
Welcome aboard Hoss! Glad you're here and look forward to seeing you around!
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:40 pm
- Forum: Energy
- Topic: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 107521
Re: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
Orville, hope it works out for ya! Post up some pics of your efforts! makings06, would work well on a blind, particulrly if mounted on a sloping roof where deer weren't likely to see their reflections. No smell in operation to scare them away. Not sure if lining the box with mylar would work. The ba...
- Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:30 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: Bugout Dual-Sport Motorcycle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 21454
Re: Bugout Dual-Sport Motorcycle
Congrats on the new ride! Good information too. A good hydrodip or spraybomb and some saddlebags and you'll be set. Looks like a beast!
- Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:15 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: How to construct a Bow Trap
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15431
Re: How to construct a Bow Trap
Very cool, thanks for the write up. These traps are good for large game like deer that would be hard to get with a deadfall or many of the other types of snares and traps designed for small game. As you mentioned, the arrow doesn't know what it's aimed at. Treat it like a loaded gun and stay away fr...
- Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:05 pm
- Forum: Wilderness
- Topic: The Nying/Rakovalkea Fire - A full nights burn
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15924
The Nying/Rakovalkea Fire - A full nights burn
We made a Nying or Rakovalkea fire recently at one of our Modern Survival courses. Sometimes known as a Swedish Fire Log both the Finns and the Swedes claim credit for its design. Either way, this particular fire lay is designed to burn all night and radiate heat without needing to be fed or stoked....
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:18 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello From Western KS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11295
Re: Hello From Western KS
Welcome to the forum, glad to see you here!
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: No more lead in the pencil
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8847
Re: No more lead in the pencil
Seems like now is a good time to buy moulds and scrap lead. Even though the smelter in MO didn’t supply lead for bullets currently we are now in a position to be directly affected by import restrictions , taxes, etc on the lead that is brought into the country for bullets. And now we no longer have ...
- Mon Dec 09, 2013 6:57 pm
- Forum: Blackthorn-USA Courses
- Topic: 2014 Course Line Up
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17841
Re: 2014 Course Line Up
We're already chomping at the bit for warm weather to come back. Of course we'll still be outside during the cold playing in the woods, but our course schedule does slow down for a couple months. Next year should be better than ever. Interest keeps growing as does our return students and we have a c...
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 1:28 am
- Forum: Blackthorn-USA Courses
- Topic: 2014 Course Line Up
- Replies: 3
- Views: 17841
2014 Course Line Up
Our 2014 course schedule is now online here. We have a couple new courses this year including one on Bug Out Vehicles and a CPR course to compliment our Wilderness Medical Course. We are also working with a few guest instructors on some other fun and interesting subjects. If there's anything you'd l...
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:28 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: HELLO FROM OLATHE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9944
Re: HELLO FROM OLATHE
Glad to have ya here! Jump right in ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:18 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Phillipines - Typhoon Haiyan
- Replies: 5
- Views: 26092
Re: Phillipines - Typhoon Haiyan
I think to many people “bugging out” means running off to the woods for an extended stay. In reality very few people would do that, and even fewer could do it comfortably. I’m pretty comfortable and capable in the woods but my primary bugout plans don’t involve going to the woods. However, for those...
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:49 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Phillipines - Typhoon Haiyan
- Replies: 5
- Views: 26092
Re: Phillipines - Typhoon Haiyan
Interesting article and pictures. Good advice too. Having at least a basic knowledge of disasters (and everything else) won't hurt and could quite possibly be very helpful when you find yourself in need.
- Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:47 pm
- Forum: Energy
- Topic: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 107521
Re: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
Harold, I'm fixing to build a couple more this fall. Good luck with yours and if you have any questions post 'em up and I'll try an answer them for ya!
Trekker, We want to put a small one on the side of the Little House up at the school too. Keep your butt from freezing![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Trekker, We want to put a small one on the side of the Little House up at the school too. Keep your butt from freezing
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- Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:43 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Kansas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13293
Re: Hello from Kansas
Hey! Welcome to the forum ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Mon Nov 04, 2013 1:58 am
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Ammunition Storage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12217
Re: Ammunition Storage
Way more stored in magazines than I'd ever actually carry, but they're ready to go when needed. Alot stored in strippers, in bandoleers with a speed loader. Pistol ammo generally in original bulk pack boxes on the bench for soon use and in ammo cans for longer term storage. .22 ammo pretty much the ...
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:07 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning and Preparedness
- Topic: Tornadoes and hills - Research findings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10675
Re: Tornadoes and hills - Research findings
Interesting and some good advice. Living right here in the middle of tornado alley underground housing makes alot of sense to me. From a safety and economical viewpoint. Thanks for the link.
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:16 am
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: NiB-X coated WMD BCG review. It works - ish.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9140
Re: NiB-X coated WMD BCG review. It works - ish.
Good to see some real life experience with these. I've wondered about those coatings in the past but never pulled the trigger on getting one. Cool test and good pics too.
- Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Subsonic .223 loading
- Replies: 5
- Views: 24475
Re: Subsonic .223 loading
Very cool tutorial! It's interesting to me as I am just getting into the reloading game. My K-2 loves 55g ammo too so double win ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:33 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25407
Re: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
DrumminAngoleiro wrote:that deal must not have lasted long, now its over a hundred bucks!
That deal comes around occasionally but yes, like most good deals, you have to pounce on them quickly.
- Sat Sep 14, 2013 4:51 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25407
Re: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
Ok this is a great deal. Cast iron rocks for indoor and outdoor cooking! Lodge 5-Piece Cast Iron Cookware Set, Black Seasoned and ready to use Cast iron cooks best Superior heat retention Includes 10-1/2-Inch round griddle, 8-Inch skillet, 10-1/4-Inch skillet, 5-Quart Dutch oven and 10-1/4-Inch iron...
- Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:42 pm
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23678
Re: The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
ThanksGleedaniel13 wrote:Nice effort of informing us here. We know how to make fire but this is a good process to know.
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- Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:12 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25407
Re: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
A pretty good sale on Wise Food for the next three days or so. Meals, Entree's, Milk, Cases, Buckets etc. A good selection of shelf stable food.
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- Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:44 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Father And Son Coaxed From Jungle 40 Years After Vietnam War
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16484
Re: Father And Son Coaxed From Jungle 40 Years After Vietnam
That is pretty cool. Shows that it *can* be done. Wonder what kind of skills this guy had when he went or if he just learned as he lived there. Some good stories I'll bet. Curious as to how the other son found them years earlier though. If he was 6 months old when dad took off there must have been o...
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:44 am
- Forum: General Preparedness Discussion
- Topic: Improvised Oil Lamp - Tuna Can w/pics
- Replies: 8
- Views: 106933
Re: Improvised Oil Lamp - Tuna Can w/pics
Now that you mention that, I think that the half hour one was the odd one of the group we tested. I'm sure all the times are written down somewhere. I'll try to find that as it should be in this thread. Anyway, cool that you gave it a go. One more easy trick to know. Pics would be great! There are i...
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:30 am
- Forum: General Preparedness Discussion
- Topic: Improvised Oil Lamp - Tuna Can w/pics
- Replies: 8
- Views: 106933
Re: Improvised Oil Lamp - Tuna Can w/pics
As I recall they burned 60 minutes or so. I do remember there was some variation in the three we did that night and one we had done previously. I like the taste of tuna in water better but the tuna in oil has about double the calories. So one more reason to reconsider your stocks.
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:25 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Wichita
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13030
Re: Hello from Wichita
Hey welcome to the forum! Glad to have ya here. We're hoping the forum takes off too as we're not FB guys either, in fact I'd rather eat bugs than use FB
We do have a FB page tho...dammit.
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We do have a FB page tho...dammit.
- Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:00 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from KC
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9087
Re: Hello from KC
Hey welcome to the forum! Sorry about the delay, we been in the woods for the last few days working on our sunburns and chiggar collections, lol. Glad to have ya here. Looking forward to your posts and stop an say hi if ya get up to the Expo.
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:41 pm
- Forum: Links
- Topic: OMG! Global Cooling will kill us all!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 17262
OMG! Global Cooling will kill us all!
A very long list of links and articles showing how the Global Cooling crowd in the 70’s was calling for the same solutions to the problems as the Global Warming crowd is calling for today. Even thought the “problem” is exactly the opposite. Good information to chill out the Global Warming Alarmist’s...
- Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:25 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 28616
Re: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the postGleedaniel13 wrote:I have really enjoy watching these different kinds of traps. I have learn a lot from these especially in survival mode.
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- Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:06 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25407
Re: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
Here's a helluva good deal. LAPG does this once in a while. I have one of these bags that I use for a range bag. Great bags!
LAPG Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag
http://www.lapolicegear.com/tabaoutbag.html
MSRP: $59.99
Save: $47.00
Our price: $12.99
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LAPG Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag
http://www.lapolicegear.com/tabaoutbag.html
MSRP: $59.99
Save: $47.00
Our price: $12.99
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: C&R FFL came in - what should my first purchase be?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8699
Re: C&R FFL came in - what should my first purchase be?
I’d probably get a pair of SKS’s just because I’ve always wanted to mount a pair in tandem with 75rd drums and a crank. I know, I don’t have much of an imagination, lol. Cool that you got your curio though. I suspect with some looking I’d find some pretty cool old guns. I’m just not to familiar with...
- Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:29 pm
- Forum: Communications
- Topic: EMP and RF Blocking Experiment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10736
EMP and RF Blocking Experiment
I hear people mention EMP fairly often as something they consider a possible threat. I personally don’t consider it very high on my potential threat list however I do concede that it could happen. Now like many people I have some electronic devices that are stored for emergency use only. Some of the...
- Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:57 pm
- Forum: Long Arms
- Topic: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions here
- Replies: 19
- Views: 48618
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:16 pm
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25407
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Preparedness Discussion
- Topic: Alaskan MK-II Chainsaw Mill
- Replies: 3
- Views: 79043
Alaskan MK-II Chainsaw Mill
We’re doing some work and building a few things around our training grounds using Eastern Red Cedar. The trees are harvested locally from pasture fire kill and a few that we cut to thin out certain areas. We’ve been using an Alaska MK-II chainsaw mill to process out beams and planks. This mill will ...
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:55 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: Yo Yo Reel Fishing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 18851
Yo Yo Reel Fishing
Over Memorial Day weekend I had the chance to use a Yo Yo Reel. For those who are unfamiliar with these little gadgets, they are lightweight little spring wound reels. You can tie them off to a tree or something, drop the line in the water after putting tension on the reel and wait for a fish to bit...
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:32 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 28616
Re: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
Here’s an example of one style of cable snare I carry. These are 1/16 SS cable with non relaxing micro locks. For the pic I have used a shiny new one to be able to see it better. You can dull the finish of new snares by boiling in 5 Tbs of baking soda in a gallon of water, or just leave them outside...
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:29 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 28616
Re: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
Had a little time today so I put a log deadfall together. I chopped off a 6’ long section of dead oak for the main log and found a couple appropriately spaced trees along the bank of a small creek. I’m using a simple treadle trigger on this one and set it up first and left it set throughout building...
- Wed May 22, 2013 3:58 pm
- Forum: Medical and Health
- Topic: Tea Tree Oil
- Replies: 2
- Views: 16016
Re: Tea Tree Oil
Essential oils and other natural medicines no doubt are valuable and have uses in any self reliant persons preps. I know clove oil works well to reduce the pain of a toothache. I also know that it will not magically give you a root canal in the comfort of your own home while you sleep. I think knowi...
- Tue May 21, 2013 10:55 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 28616
Re: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
Thought I’d add a couple more extremely simple deadfalls to this thread. These two require no cordage, are easy to set and so simple to build you need no instruction other than seeing the pictures. This one is similar to the Paiute but requires no cordage. You do need a solid base to keep the stick ...
- Thu May 16, 2013 4:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12990
Re: Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
A large diameter straw like the ones found at McDonalds makes a great waterproof container for storing a few Tylenol or other such tablets. Lasts a lot longer than a flimsy paper packet like single doses of medicine often come in. Just cut to length and melt the ends shut. Remember to write the cont...
- Thu May 16, 2013 4:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12990
Re: Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
Here's quick trick to rescue a phone after dropping it in a toilet or otherwise getting it wet. Remove the battery, covers, memory cards etc and place all the pieces in a zip lock bag with a desiccant packet. Here we’re using a 6 gram packet. These desiccant moisture absorbers are often found in pac...
- Thu May 16, 2013 4:09 pm
- Forum: Handguns
- Topic: First conceal carry
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16829
Re: First conceal carry
Very nice! Looks like it will conceal easily as well.
- Wed May 15, 2013 12:23 pm
- Forum: Handguns
- Topic: First conceal carry
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16829
Re: First conceal carry
Sounds like a solid choice. Get any pics of her range trip?
- Tue May 07, 2013 2:18 am
- Forum: Events and Meetups
- Topic: Kansas Prepper Expo!! Spring 2013
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10237
Re: Kansas Prepper Expo!! Spring 2013
We made it. We have been a sponsor since the beginning basically. It was a good show, well attended. Gets bigger every time we they do it. We’ll do another one in the fall and there will be one by another group in July in Kansas City. We’ll post details on that as we get them. Not sure yet if we wil...
- Sat May 04, 2013 12:35 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Sure the Forums cool, but how do I see the good stuff?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28837
Sure the Forums cool, but how do I see the good stuff?
How do I get into the other sections of the forum? There are some sections of the forum that are not accessible by new or regular members. Some require you to only join the user group for access and others require paid membership. Our Politics and Religion forums are open to anyone who would like t...
- Thu May 02, 2013 6:15 pm
- Forum: Food Preservation
- Topic: Long Term Food Storage with Mylar
- Replies: 1
- Views: 13153
Long Term Food Storage with Mylar
I wanted to do a quick tutorial on how to package dry goods for long term storage using Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers. Storing foods in Mylar can extend the self life on many products to 20 or even 30 years. Mylar in its basic form is made from polyester resin and is transparent. Mylar bags used f...
- Thu May 02, 2013 4:24 pm
- Forum: Long Arms
- Topic: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions here
- Replies: 19
- Views: 48618
Re: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions
Man that really looks good! Whats the db reduction on the can and are you happy with it? I've looked at the YHM a bit myself and do like the prices better than some of the others. A friend has a Gemtech and it's cool, but wasn't cheap. And why the backward sight?
- Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:32 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Checking you out from Kansas
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15885
Re: Checking you out from Kansas
Hey! Welcome to the forum. Nice to see other Kansans dropping by. Look around and jump right in ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Fri Apr 26, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: Long Arms
- Topic: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions here
- Replies: 19
- Views: 48618
Re: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions
It's horrible. You should send it to me for propper disposal.
Sexy, I like it!![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
Sexy, I like it!
![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
- Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:54 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Nuevo Mexico
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15377
Re: Hello from Nuevo Mexico
Hey welcome to the forum! Appreciate you contributing to the info pool. Enjoy your stay ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:39 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from No. Colo.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12564
Re: Hello from No. Colo.
Welcome to the forum! Jump right in and make yourself at home ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Building the **ULTIMATE** Reloading & Gun Workbench
- Replies: 3
- Views: 22346
Re: Building the **ULTIMATE** Reloading & Gun Workbench
Damn thats sweet. I just built a bench a couple weeks ago for my new Dillon. Not as fancy as that one but I'm a novice reloader and didn't know just what I needed or would like yet. I do like the look of yours and may well use those plans in the future. Currently deciding if I want to invest in a st...
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:18 pm
- Forum: Handguns
- Topic: Ruger Mark III - suppressed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10649
Re: Ruger Mark III - suppressed
I don't know the answer to this question, but isn't the manual there talking about stabilizing subsonic 5.56?
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:04 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: greetings from the nv desert...........
- Replies: 3
- Views: 15298
Re: greetings from the nv desert...........
Hey welcome to the forum! Glad ya stopped in ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Sun Apr 21, 2013 2:30 am
- Forum: Energy
- Topic: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 107521
Re: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
The soda cans do restrict the airflow, allowing the air to be heated longer. They also add a small degree of thermal mass, but mostly to keep the air from just blowing through without being warmed. Most pop can heaters actually use the cans as the collector tubes. My design adds the downspout materi...
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:30 am
- Forum: General Bushcraft and Primitive Skills
- Topic: Primitive Oil Lamps for light and heat w/pics
- Replies: 0
- Views: 38060
Primitive Oil Lamps for light and heat w/pics
I wanted to post up a few improvised oil lamps that can be made in the wild. These lamps provide light but also will help heat a small shelter. The Inuit, or Eskimos, have used whale blubber in an oil lamp called a Qulliq or Kudlik to heat their igloos for centuries. We don’t have whales or igloos a...
- Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:25 am
- Forum: General Preparedness Discussion
- Topic: Improvised Oil Lamp - Tuna Can w/pics
- Replies: 8
- Views: 106933
Improvised Oil Lamp - Tuna Can w/pics
Here’s a quick way to make a little lamp if you need one and have a can of tuna around. You do have cans of tuna right? You need the tuna in oil as that is what is burned as fuel in this lamp. Additionally tuna in oil has 80 calories as opposed to 50 calories in water packed tuna. Better in a surviv...
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:29 pm
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23678
Re: The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
Yucca is an easy wood to get an ember with. The embers don't last as long as they do with many other woods but the ignition temp for yucca is something like 800 degrees so you can get to temp fairly quickly. We use it alot during classes to let students concentrate on their technique while still get...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning and Preparedness
- Topic: Home food storage question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 30814
Re: Home food storage question
So I found this online somewhere long ago and thought it might be of interest here. It doesn't exactly answer the OP's question, but combined with other food storage it might allow one to really bulk up their supplies. A years worth of food storage for under $300! Yes, you read that right. How does ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Mega Arms - Don't bother!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20237
Re: Mega Arms - Don't bother!
Nice! Spikes is pretty well liked among the gun crowd and while I don't have any of their products currently I wouldn't hesitate to grab them if they were around. Should be another sexi rifle when you get 'er together.
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:59 am
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Explosion at the Boston Marathon -Breaking News-
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11983
Re: Explosion at the Boston Marathon -Breaking News-
I'm thinking blackpowder explosive leads to new push to ban the sale of reloading powders.... I don't know, it'll be interesting to see what the facts are tomorrow.
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Mega Arms - Don't bother!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20237
Re: Mega Arms - Don't bother!
That sucks about the wait. I know all the manufacturers are running hard to even try to keep up with demand, but stringing customers on with false delivery dates either shows a lack of knowing your job or dishonesty. I would have cancelled too. Good that you were able to find something worthwhile lo...
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:51 pm
- Forum: Disasters in Current Events
- Topic: Explosion at the Boston Marathon -Breaking News-
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11983
Explosion at the Boston Marathon -Breaking News-
Around 3pm EST, Apr 15
http://www.businessinsider.com/explosio ... hon-2013-4There have been multiple explosions at the finish line for the Boston Marathon, with reports of at least "dozens" of injuries.
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:24 am
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Cleaning brass for reloading
- Replies: 2
- Views: 14125
Re: Cleaning brass for reloading
This post is right on time. I just recently bought a 550B myself and have it set up ready to go with all the components and equipment I need except a brass cleaner and case trimmer. I found something a while back about a liquid cleaner too, I think it may have been vinegar based. I’ll try to find it...
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:16 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12990
Re: Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
Here’s another handy little trick for when you find yourself with clothes to dry. Around here the wind will generally blow down about anything you put up. Trying to hang clothes to dry is challenging. Twisting your drying line eliminates the need for clothes pins and securely holds your clothes. htt...
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:11 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12990
Cool Tips and Tricks! Show us what ya got!
I wanted to start a thread discuss and show all the little tips and tricks people know for making things easier. I’m always amazed that there are still people out there that don’t know petroleum jelly and cotton balls make great tinder. So, even if it’s an old tip you’ve known for years, post it up....
- Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:05 pm
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23678
The Two Stick Hearth Board w/pics
So I had a little time after class today to play in the nice weather so I thought I’d make a fire using the two stick hearth method. Most everyone has seen the bow drill method where you cut a notch into your hearth to collect your dust for the ember. With this method no notch is needed. The dust, a...
- Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:18 pm
- Forum: Long Arms
- Topic: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions here
- Replies: 19
- Views: 48618
Re: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions
Jers right to some extent. You will get better then bare bones because, well, that bolt carrier group is better and it’s “only” $20 more… However, you can still build a higher quality rifle for less than you could buy the same rifle already built. You can also buy a little now and a little more down...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:52 pm
- Forum: Long Arms
- Topic: The Hi-Point Carbine - It's actually pretty good.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 16520
Re: The Hi-Point Carbine - It's actually pretty good.
Who says you can't shine a turd? lol, ok, I just had to get my Hi-Point jab in there. The rifles actually are decent little guns. I had one for a while myself and while there is definitely room for improvement they seem to be fairly reliable and accurate. The disassembly procedure is a pain in the a...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:33 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 28616
Re: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
The snare course is a lot of fun, one of my favorites. I too like these deadfalls as they are easy, don’t require much cordage and work well. The cordage thing is important because that’s something that is often in short supply and making your own takes time. Time that could be better used for other...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:27 pm
- Forum: General Preparedness Discussion
- Topic: Sterno vs Cheapo - A Candle Test w/pics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 80908
Re: Sterno vs Cheapo - A Candle Test w/pics
Trekker, I used those cans of Sterno years ago and remember them being leaky, drying out easy and not getting very hot. I think they might be good for keeping your cheese dip warm for a few hours but I don’t have much use for them in my plans. I haven’t used the Sam’s brand. Will they get a couple c...
- Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:31 am
- Forum: Blackthorn-USA
- Topic: 20% Off Blackthorn-USA Courses
- Replies: 0
- Views: 25949
20% Off Blackthorn-USA Courses
Alright, let’s kick off this sponsor thing with a discount for Premium Members. Blackthorn-USA is offering a 20%, yep, 20% discount on all regular training courses that we offer on our website. Currently that comes out to a minimum of $17 off, per day! This discount is only good for Premium Members ...
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:59 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Kansas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11699
Re: Hello from Kansas
Hey Bobby! Good to see ya ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:57 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Howdy from Martin County
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8830
Re: Howdy from Martin County
Good to see ya! I'm looking forward to your posts here. Electric/solar is at least one topic that I learn from you! Thanks, and welcome to the forum.
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:54 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Checking In
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8845
Re: Checking In
Hey Trekker! Good to see ya, glad ya made it. I'm hoping to take a course from you at the next Prepper Expo! Welcome to the forum ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:47 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: GrubbyTimes checking in from Alexandria, VA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12424
Re: GrubbyTimes checking in from Alexandria, VA
Welcome to the forum! Glad ya made it and looking forward to your expertise here.
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:45 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Howdy from Ottawa, KS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10197
Re: Howdy from Ottawa, KS
Hi Nathan! Welcome to the forum. Feel free to jump right in. We're new and no-ones peed in the pool yet ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:43 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Hoyt!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6074
Re: Hello from Hoyt!
So modest, lol. You're a big help around the courses you attend and I suspect you will be here as well. Good to have ya!
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:39 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Howdy from Topeka
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6022
Re: Howdy from Topeka
Howdy! Good to see you here and I'm looking forward to learning from you ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:34 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Omaha, NE!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5425
Re: Hello from Omaha, NE!
Hey! Good to see ya. Looking forward to your perspective on the topics around here.
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:45 pm
- Forum: Contingency Planning and Preparedness
- Topic: Home food storage question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 30814
Re: Home food storage question
LDS has been in the preparedness game since long before it was mainstream. No doubt they have overcome a lot of the obstacles you would face starting from scratch. Many cities also have LDS locations where you can go and buy their products and eliminate the shipping. Often they will have things not ...
- Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:12 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Noobie from space checkin in
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5232
Re: Noobie from space checkin in
Noobie1 was our first forum member and will remain around as a test case. If he get's in your way just smack him ![Mr. Green :mrgreen:](./images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif)
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- Mon Apr 01, 2013 12:29 pm
- Forum: Events and Meetups
- Topic: Kansas Prepper Expo!! Spring 2013
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10237
Kansas Prepper Expo!! Spring 2013
Kansas Prepper Expo The Expo is admission free and open to the public. It is a family friendly atmosphere and also CCW friendly. People are encouraged to buy, sell or trade or just meet new friends or attend any of the free classes going on throughout the day. There are door prizes and raffles also....
- Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:08 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18373
Re: Hello
Welcome to the forum! At 10 yrs and a family of 5, I suspect you have found solutions to a lot of problems that newer preppers face. I look forward to seeing your posts, and again, welcome ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:03 pm
- Forum: Long Arms
- Topic: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions here
- Replies: 19
- Views: 48618
Re: "Building an AR-15" / post your build and ask questions
That’s gonna be a sweet rifle when you’re done. I’m anxious to see it together. I don’t think I’d have chosen the full length fore grip myself, but seeing it there *live* makes it look pretty cool. I think it’ll come together nicely. I’m also curious to see your thoughts on that BCG. I too am thinki...
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 10:53 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Checking in from Wet Virginia
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4934
Re: Checking in from Wet Virginia
Hey, welcome to the forum! Glad ya made it ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
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- Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:24 pm
- Forum: Financial
- Topic: Unbanking vs. Underbanking - Break up with your bank
- Replies: 2
- Views: 21082
Unbanking vs. Underbanking - Break up with your bank
Unbanking vs. Underbanking: How to Break Up with the Financial System
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it is with a tracking service like a financial institution. Sometimes you can make a clean break and other times you have to remain “just friends”.
Break Up with your Bank
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when it is with a tracking service like a financial institution. Sometimes you can make a clean break and other times you have to remain “just friends”.
Break Up with your Bank
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:00 pm
- Forum: Links
- Topic: Make your own custom Topo maps
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11738
Make your own custom Topo maps
This website allows you to make and order Topographic maps centered anywhere you like. You can also add options like waterproof paper, GPS coordinates, titles, etc.
MyTopo
MyTopo
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:14 pm
- Forum: Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
- Topic: Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 28616
Snares, Traps and Deadfalls w/pics!
Being able to get food in a survival situation is pretty damn important. Sure you can go without, but do you really want to? You can forage for plants but it takes a lot of wild onions to equal a squirrel in nutritional content. I’m going to cover some traps in this thread. Once a trap is set, it wi...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:47 am
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Find the best deals on ammo here
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9435
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:35 am
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25407
Re: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
A variety of dry boxes at reduced prices. I use this one for my handheld HAM radio Megilla Small Electronics Case, 950 Black. Fluted foam (Interior: 7.88"x4"x1.55"). Waterproof, crush-resistant, airtight. List $29.00 On sale $9.99 See them all here http://www.unholycocktail.com/media/catalog/product...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:29 am
- Forum: Other Gear
- Topic: Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25407
Gear Deals Thread (Post the Great Deals you find!)
. It’s hard to keep an eye on every storefront out there. If you find an outstanding deal or a discount code on some useful item, please post it up. It doesn’t have to be something you’d buy, just a good deal that someone here might want to take advantage of. When you find a deal, please post A link...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:05 am
- Forum: Recipes and DIY
- Topic: Dutch Oven Recipies
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18952
Dutch Oven Recipies
Here's a couple tasty recipies you can make in your Dutch oven. The recipies call for charcoal briquettes but you can easily substitute coals from the fire in camp. Breakfast for a Crowd Ingredients: • 1 lb. country sausage • 1 lb. bacon • 1 large diced yellow onion • 3 cloves minced garlic • 1 chop...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:41 am
- Forum: General Firearms Discussion
- Topic: Firearms Pron (Pics and links of your own firearms only)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13774
Firearms Pron (Pics and links of your own firearms only)
This thread is for showing off pics of your own firearms only. Descriptions are encouraged but if you want to discuss your firearms, start it’s own thread. Comments without pics will be deleted. First run Umbrella Corp lower, BCM upper, bolt and carrier, Stark grip, YHM Rail, Magpul AFG, Matech BUIS...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: BOV Pron (Pics and Links of your own vehicles only)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10776
BOV Pron (Pics and Links of your own vehicles only)
This thread is for showing off pics of your own BOV vehicles only. Descriptions are encouraged but if you want to discuss your build or talk about your BOV, start it’s own thread. Comments without pics will be deleted. I'll start :mrgreen: '84 GMC Jimmy right after fresh paint at a friends place. ht...
- Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:10 am
- Forum: Links
- Topic: Tons of info free for download
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10386
Tons of info free for download
Over 125 GB of information here free to download. You’ll be hard pressed to find a topic not covered. cd3wd 14+ more GB of useful info on a wide range of topics. All free for download. ps-survival A copy of the book Handy Farm Devices (And How to Make Them) copywrite 1909 Ten chapters covering not s...
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:29 pm
- Forum: Other Weapons
- Topic: DIY Micarta w/pics
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10632
DIY Micarta w/pics
So I decided to try my hand at micarta or jeancarta scales for my kukri. Here’s how it went. Found some brown and green jeans at a second hand shop and cut into strips. http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t483/Blackthorn-USA/Micarta/Blackthorn-USAMicartaA.jpg http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t483...
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:35 pm
- Forum: Energy
- Topic: DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 107521
DIY Solar Air Heating Panel w/pics!
Shamelessly reposted from the original post on another forum in 2010. Need some free heat? A break from your expensive utility bills? Here's my suggestion. A Solar Air Heating Panel http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t483/Blackthorn-USA/Solar%20Air%20Heater/TBlackthorn-USASolarHeater.jpg This pane...
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:58 pm
- Forum: Water Systems
- Topic: DIY Well Bucket w/pics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13539
DIY Well Bucket w/pics
People often talk about the lack of drinking water in an urban environment if the SHTF. What about the people in a rural area? If the power goes out for a few days or longer and they rely on a well they could find themselves in a bind too. Or perhaps you are building your BOL and have a well drilled...
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Preparedness Discussion
- Topic: Sterno vs Cheapo - A Candle Test w/pics
- Replies: 4
- Views: 80908
Sterno vs Cheapo - A Candle Test w/pics
Someone was discussing emergency candles the other day. I thought maybe I’d just do a quick test to see how much better they really were than regular candles. I decided to test Sterno brand 9 hour emergency candles against some cheap Mainstays (Walmart) brand votive candles. Well pictures tell a tho...
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:14 pm
- Forum: Fire
- Topic: Make Fire with a Bow Drill w/pics
- Replies: 0
- Views: 15579
Make Fire with a Bow Drill w/pics
(This is a repost of a tutorial I made a couple years ago. It has been posted on a couple other forums.) I’ve been putting together some fire sets for a class and thought I’d make a tutorial on the bow drill for anyone that’s interested. I know it’s come up here before and the best method has been ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:55 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: How to Set Up Your Avatar
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11030
How to Set Up Your Avatar
. How to Set up Your Avatar So you just joined the forum and are anxious to jump into the fray and chat about all the cool stuff we talk about here. But how do you get that cool little picture by your name? Avatars are as unique as the people who they represent and here’s how to set yours up. First ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:04 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: How to Search the Forum
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10777
How to Search the Forum
. Forums contain a lot of information. Search can make finding the topics you’re interested in easier and saves you from starting a thread that already has an active discussion. The Blackthorn Forum search box is found at the top right hand side of the screen. http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t48...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:47 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: Commonly Used Acronyms
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11895
Commonly Used Acronyms
Figure out just WTF we're talking about around here ;) A ACU - Army Combat Uniform AED - Automated External Defibrillator AHTF - Already Hit The Fan ALICE - All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment Ammo - Ammunition APC - Armored Personnel Carrier AWB - Assault Weapons Ban B BAR - Brown...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:21 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: How to Post Youtube Video
- Replies: 0
- Views: 13271
How to Post Youtube Video
There are two ways to post a Youtube video here. The first is by simply copying and pasting the link. This will show as a link in your post that can be clicked to go to the video. Like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSSFAGx3GNY The second method will show the video right in your post. For this...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:03 pm
- Forum: Support
- Topic: How to Post Pics and Links
- Replies: 0
- Views: 11286
How to Post Pics and Links
Pictures A picture says a thousand words and that’s especially true on a forum where it might take three pages of typing to explain what a picture would show. Pictures are also just fun and everyone likes to see what you’re posting about. So don’t be shy! Let's see some pics :D Posting pictures to ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:45 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Kansas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11699
Hello from Kansas
Blackthorn-USA is a non-military, nature based adventure school specializing in preparedness, bushcraft and survival. We are located on 350 acres in the Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas. Other staff and instructors will no doubt be along shortly but I, Dave, will be manning this account. Looking forw...