3rdtryguy wrote:

Did your self sharpened blades cut ice?

Did you even bother to watch his video?

Got a name so I can tell him who will be calling? I already sent him a photo.

Bearcat89 wrote:

Nothing is wrong with the ones I have, I have 6 already but want 4 to 6 more. Hiliti wants 5500 a piece and I can’t believe they can’t be replicated for 1/3 of that. Hoping to drop the hilti stamp and save 3k a pop.
I have both aluminum and steel ones.

Having 4 to 6 made is much more cost effective than just replicating a single.
I’ll message you a name and a phone number. If he isn’t interested he may be able to steer you to another shop.

Bearcat89 wrote:

Any machine shops do custom builds like this.

The shop I retired from would be able to build for you. I don’t know off hand what shops in your area could do this. To do it right, the shop would need dimensioned drawings to build from. These drawings or CAD models, could be drawn up by the shop, if you furnished sample pieces which you wanted duplicated. This of course would add to your final cost.

Reef W wrote:

I’ve opened many bank accounts with a SSN and never received or deposited a check from them

big_g wrote:

February 18, 2025 at 3:34 pm#2318434
Reef… so you open several accounts for other people with their SSN

Reading comprehension!

Where does Reef say he opened these accounts for other folks? I myself have many bank accounts. Each account requires a SSN. I too have never received or deposited a check from them.(Social Security)

big_g wrote:

From what I seen… checks are being cashed… not direct deposits… actual checks.

Tell me you know nothing about SS without telling me you know nothing.

Social Security (SS) does not issue actual checks anymore; all payments are made via direct deposit to a bank account or through a Direct Express debit card, meaning it is essentially direct deposit only.
Key points about SS payments:
Federal mandate: Federal law requires all Social Security benefits to be paid electronically.

big_g wrote:

Reef… so you open several accounts for other people with their SSN… I pegged you to be smarter than what you just posted !! The moon is cheese !

That’s not what he wrote. Your reading comprehension is lacking.

Matt Moen wrote:

You ever taken a personal call at work?

Only when I had to go to the office to take the call. My personal phone was always turned off. Worked most of my career without a cell phone.

Breaks were 10 minutes and yes, sometimes my machine was the only one running after that 10 minute period. Many times I was in the middle of something and missed break.

Got hurt at home once when I ran a power saw into my leg, down to the bone. Went into the emergency room on a Friday. Monday I could only work 4 hours before the pain became unbearable. Tuesday the same, Wednesday a bit more, etc.
Payday rolled around and I received a paycheck for a full week of work. Went to the office and explained that I had not worked a full week, was told to go see the owner. The owners told me I always gave 100%, even when recovering from my injury, so full pay was appropriate.

I stand by my earlier statements.

Matt Moen wrote:

I think the younger generations are realizing that loyalty of a company to its employees is a thing of the past so what is the reason to give everything you have to a company that isn’t going to return that loyalty?

It’s not a matter of loyalty, from either party.

An employer has agreed to give you 100% of your agreed upon wage per hour. Don’t you think that should mean you give 100% of that hour to your employer? You don’t spend 30% on your phone, spend 70% working and expect a 100% wage. That’s NOT the agreement.

slough wrote:

So many kids rush through the work so they can get back to playing on their phone “well I’m done with my work” and you look at the work they’ve done and it’s total garbage. That’s my biggest beef with the phones, no attention span and attention to detail on their learning.

I have been retired now since 2017 and yet this was prevalent in the workplace as well. The lack of an honest work ethic in younger coworkers, was a major factor in my decision to retire. The folks I am still in contact with, say the situation at work, has not become better.

@ CaptainMusky,

The thread topic is “Buddy Heater Pro Tip”.

I fish, I fish for free. When I’m not fishing I may be hunting, again for free. Occasionally I make things, knives, wooden bowls, table lamps, etc. to be given away to friends and family.
I also am a semi professional daytime napper.

CaptainMusky wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Huntindave wrote:</div>
Really old?????? Piezoelectric igniter on the unit I purchased new Dec. 2024

Really cheap then?

Huh?

CaptainMusky wrote:

Buddy heaters yes (not the Dewalt), and some grills I suppose if its really old.

Really old?????? Piezoelectric igniter on the unit I purchased new Dec. 2024

Michael Saal wrote:

The Dewalt also have an electronic lighter. Just push the button to start.

CaptainMusky wrote:

I bet it has to do with voltage required. They would have had to reduce the voltage down from 20 volt to whatever 3 AAA batteries are which would be like 4.5 volts? Im sure its the same type of system like all grills have now.

The Buddy Heaters and the grills I have owned, all used a piezoelectric crystal to generate the spark. No other electric source needed.

A piezoelectric mechanism works by generating an electrical charge when mechanical stress is applied to a special type of material called a piezoelectric crystal, where the internal crystal structure shifts, causing positive and negative charges to separate and accumulate on opposite faces of the crystal, creating a voltage that can be harnessed as electrical energy; essentially, it converts mechanical force into electricity.
In other words, push the gas valve knob, in a downward direction, when in the “pilot” setting, = the gas flows and the spark is generated.

Another vote for the Big Dipper brand skimmer. Tough as nails.

Wow!
Hope I don’t encounter anything like this. Sad state of affairs. Always two sides to every story but the fella talking with the news crew seemed genuine.
Perhaps body cams will be the next, common fishing/ice fishing, accessory.

Dave maze wrote:

I bet they would take a 20# if the valve was removed or the tank had a hole drilled into it.

Who is going to drill a hole in a tank that does NOT have the valve already removed?

I use the Active Target system from Lowrance. Similar cone angles. I regularly fish a spot that is only 5.5 to 6 foot deep. I do not experience any issues with driving fish away from the sonar signal. I am able to watch and identify between Bluegills, Crappies or Northerns within the cone.

I also have a Marcum LX-6 to use. The LX-6 is faster to set up and easier to hole hop with. I can pick everything up (display unit and transducer head) in one hand and move.

The Active Target (with a 9 inch display) is more bulky and heavier. It takes two hands to move, the display unit in one hand and the tripod/pole/transducer head in the other hand.

I still choose the Active Target most often, simply because it gives me more information and I believe my catch ratio is better when using the Active Target.
YMMV

Folks that are saying 10 feet, need to re-read that regulation. The regulation only applies to a shelter. Nothing about the minimum distance between anglers.

Randy Wieland wrote:

Its the 1/8″ “slap” when the string drives the nock into the on position.

Ravin nocks function in the same manner. It should NOT require an 1/8″ of movement. An 1/8″ of movement would be very concerning.

Five thousandths of an inch (.005) movement, is more than enough, to turn the nock on or off. All that is required is to make or break electrical contact with one contact.

The complaint with the Ravin nocks is that the fit is extremely tight, making movement inconsistent at best.

No experience with them but everything I read is good reports with Black Eagle Zombie Slayer or their next step down. (don’t recall what it’s called, a few dollars cheaper)
I shoot a Ravin @400fps with 400 grain bolts, their bolts are fine but nobody likes their lighted nocks.
I may start shooting the Black Eagle bolts paired with Fire Nock lighted nocks.

suzuki wrote:

1. Your gas mileage will decrease.

Not in my experience. Many claims that the topper actually increased their milage.

Bearcat89 wrote:

Who posts these signs ?

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas/index.html

Bearcat89 wrote:

According to land surveyor and onx and other land maps this sign is 80 plus yards in to private .

Most electronic and printed maps are not 100% accurate, That is one reason the state and other property owners will put up signage to physically mark the boundary. Even the official WMA maps put out by the DNR come with this disclaimer;
Boundary is approximate, please respect private property and obey boundary signs.

If you feel a mistake has been made, you may wish to file a report with the DNR.

ThunderLund78 wrote:

For areas where they’re thick, are they harder on newborn fawns than coyotes? I thought they were always more of a rodent eater.

Short answer; Although there have been questions about the impact of bobcats on game birds and deer,
no study anywhere in the United States, has concluded that bobcats are a limiting factor on populations of game animals. Study of the stomach contents, has shown such an insignificant amount of game animal (including turkey) matter, that the impact from Bobcats to these prey, is so small as to be immaterial.

Long answer found in this link:https://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/wildlife/bobcats-of-iowa.pdf

Other than fur harvest or “trophy” mounts, there is absolutely no scientific based reason, to kill a Bobcat. Speculation on game animal population reduction due to Bobcat predication, has been proven to be purely rumors.

Reef W wrote:

What’s the average thickness of thieves? And are we talking african or european?

The phrase “thick as thieves” means to be very close friends and share secrets.

You would need to ask ISU22andy how this applies to bobcats.

isu22andy wrote:

Thick as theives in the western part of the state now .

Steven Krapfl wrote:

Area of sighting was northeast Iowa.

isu22andy wrote:

I killed two when I lived in Iowa . Thick as theives in the western part of the state now . Cool critters . Surprising how bad they stink. Only way I’d shoot another is if it was 30 plus pounds .

Before anyone gets a hankering to shoot one in Iowa;
(A) must have a fur harvesters license
(B) season does not open for a few more days (Nov 2nd opener)
(C) Northeast area of Iowa is a closed zone
(D) in the open zones for Bobcat, the season limit is 3 (not per day, for the entire season) in certain counties, within the counties open for hunting, only 1 bobcat per hunter, may be taken in that county

At a maximum of 3 bobcat per season,,,,,,,,,, I don’t think “Thick as thieves in the western part of the state now.” is a very accurate statement.

ganderpike wrote:

Ive had so many Shadow Raps break on me I emailed Rapala. Their response “they are designed for bass which have soft lips, not walleye.” *Im talking trebles here*.

Funny how they are sold in walleye aisles.

I’d love to send their response up the company management ladder just to see if anyone at all within the company, gives a rats behind.

I can’t tell you how old my Leech Lake knife is, but it is old enough to have been made by Don himself. Also can’t speak to the quality of later poduction knives. It does seem that not all the reviews are good.

Don did not use stainless steel, all his blades were high carbon steel. Are the current blades stainless or high carbon?

Bearcat89 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>gimruis wrote:</div>
I have to imagine the vitals on a wild turkey are significantly smaller than they are on a deer. Plus I feel like turkeys are never standing still either. They’re always bobbing around like a chicken.

I’ve watched some wild head shots or neck shots on you tube that guys do, it has to be a perfect situation for that I’d think. I dont think I could lop a head off but then I’ve never tried. Lots of room for error.
Those broad heads have 3 or 4 inch blades and are wicked. Hate to be on the receiving side of that arrow.

Everything said is true. Yes much smaller kill zone. The turkey I shot didn’t give me a lot of options and/or time to think about it.
I was set up 30 yards inside the timber. I could see activity in the grass field, but shooting there was extremely limited by both the range and the dense vegetation. This turkey walked down the only path which put it, for a split second, in danger. One stride in and one stride out, of a very small shooting window. Looking back at it the next day, I was surprised at myself, that I had gotten an arrow thru. Tunnel vision I guess.
My shot placement was a little on the “late” side of the walking turkey, but it sure did the job. I would try a head shot on a strutting turkey, stopped, with head extended, by a quick “cluck”, (I’ll do that even with a gun)
I marked my actual arrow placement with a yellow star. I would have intended to be just in front of the leg but the arrow sliced thru the back muscle of the leg.

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