One day years ago, when my kids were both still in grade school, we had taken the mule over to the ponds to do a little work. They were riding in the back, and I caught wind of a conversation involving the mule, firearms, chainsaws, and tools.
When I began to pay closer attention to what they were saying, it seems they were dividing up my stuff between themselves, in the event of my demise.
Fortunately, I learned that they didn't envision this happening for several more years.
"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"
If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1) And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1) Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT? PB answer: It depends.
I'd bet that the pic of the workshop has been photo shopped. Nobody in there right mind keeps things that tidy. Well now that I've said that, maybe it is real.
Do nature a favor, spay/neuter your pets and any weird friends or relatives.
Dwight, I'll have you know that last month I rearranged everything in my shop. I even threw away some stuff that I didn't know I had. Then I pulled up the anti fatigue mats and swept the whole thing. That ought to hold me for another 22 years.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
One day years ago, when my kids were both still in grade school, we had taken the mule over to the ponds to do a little work. They were riding in the back, and I caught wind of a conversation involving the mule, firearms, chainsaws, and tools.
When I began to pay closer attention to what they were saying, it seems they were dividing up my stuff between themselves, in the event of my demise.
Fortunately, I learned that they didn't envision this happening for several more years.
I took my 15 year old nephew in from a broken home and his first day on the bus some girl, after seeing the house he came out of said, "Wow your mom and dad must be rich!" His reply was, "Yes, yes they are."
We still laugh about that one.
If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.
Dwight, I'll have you know that last month I rearranged everything in my shop. I even threw away some stuff that I didn't know I had. Then I pulled up the anti fatigue mats and swept the whole thing. That ought to hold me for another 22 years.
The Geezer mind requires some organization in order to avoid losing it all.
Has the pre-winter land movement on the landing been accomplished, or does the operator know you want it done? Perhaps the PBr's would like to see that snow fence and clear cut area. (Picture)
Good morning Dave, I've checked the ships systems, and everything appears to be running normally.
We cut down the willows at pond edge, installed a snow fence and mowed the area. This in hopes of keeping the area easily accessible for ice fishing drive-on and other activities.
Still need to have the pay loader guy cut down the gravel hump at pond's edge. (between the two markers)
Yesterday PM I welded up a clamp-on hitch for the Barge.
This winter there are other projects to work on besides the Barge re-decking so an easy way to move the Barge in and out of the shop was needed. The hitch will also make launching/de-launching the Barge a lot easier.
I used my good ole stick welder and some 6013 rod for the job. It is good to prove to yourself that you can still lay down a bead without a wire welder.
"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"
If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1) And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1) Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT? PB answer: It depends.
I would expect you to be at least using 7018. 6013 is a good general purpose rod as Spark mentioned. You can lay down a pretty decent bead on just about any mild steel, but it's general intent is for sheet metal fabrication. 6011 is another easy rod to work with, but that's more for like hand rail and ornamental stuff.
If I had the ability and the equipment to weld aluminum, there would be no stopping me!
Well, that and a good plasma cutter.....
"Forget pounds and ounces, I'm figuring displacement!"
If we accept that: MBG(+)FGSF(=)HBG(F1) And we surmise that: BG(>)HBG(F1) while GSF(<)HBG(F1) Would it hold true that: HBG(F1)(+)AM500(x)q.d.(=)1.5lbGRWT? PB answer: It depends.
My Dad, after he retired use to weld up a lot of aluminum mower decks for a local repair shop. He bought a Hobart TIG and the amount of work he got paid for it pretty quick.
Pipe welded for 35 years. 7018 is by far the best and very stong for most applications for a towing hitch I would go over it with 3/32 atom arc 7018 it will last a long time
I use 7018 and 6011 well. I had this old 6013 to get rid of so why not use it on a relatively low stress piece.
I am pricing 4x8 sheets of 12 gauge aluminum as and option for the Barge deck. No welding on it, but it would be light and long lasting under marine carpet.
Dwight, 5052? Just watch how you attach it to the barge. Unless a barrier coating is used, most fastners will create galvanic corrosion around the fastners.
Dwight, 5052? Just watch how you attach it to the barge. Unless a barrier coating is used, most fastners will create galvanic corrosion around the fastners.
Gonna seine a pond on Sunday for YOY bluegills. Hope I don't have to break ice! Wanted to do it much, much, earlier but one of my ras tanks is still occupied by bluegill and perch that are destined for two high schools. Problem is they still haven't cycled their systems for the year!
It will be a PITA as water temp in the pond is about 30 degress cooler than inside. I'll have to bring in about 100 gallons of pond water and slowly allow the water to warm up while keeping an eye on ammonia. I'll have to add Amquel to keep ammonia at bay and the water will have about .5 percent NaCl. From previous experience it'l probably take about 24 hrs. to warm up. Not a bad thing though as the slower the warm up the less stressful on the fish.
I have two sizes of bluegills in the hatching pond due to staggered hatches and wanted to seperate them. Now I will have to put them all in one tank and separate later. I hate handling fish more than is needed. It's a recipe for health problems especially at the densities I keep them.
The next school year I will bring them live media! No waiting! The teachers didn't want to keep the systems running over the summer even without the fish.
My third high school killed half the fish I brought them. Really nice bluegills too. It appears although the ammonia had dropped, the nitrites hadn't crashed yet to complete the cycle as when I came over to test, the nitrites were off the scale and the fish were dropping like flies.
Dwight if you feel I hijacked your thread please fee free to delete.
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If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.
Dwight, 5052? Just watch how you attach it to the barge. Unless a barrier coating is used, most fastners will create galvanic corrosion around the fastners.
Aluminum Rivets, the big ones.
I would use the aluminum rivets. I have the big rivet gun.
Gonna seine a pond on Sunday for YOY bluegills. Hope I don't have to break ice! Wanted to do it much, much, earlier but one of my ras tanks is still occupied by bluegill and perch that are destined for two high schools. Problem is they still haven't cycled their systems for the year!
It will be a PITA as water temp in the pond is about 30 degress cooler than inside. I'll have to bring in about 100 gallons of pond water and slowly allow the water to warm up while keeping an eye on ammonia. I'll have to add Amquel to keep ammonia at bay and the water will have about .5 percent NaCl. From previous experience it'l probably take about 24 hrs. to warm up. Not a bad thing though as the slower the warm up the less stressful on the fish.
I have two sizes of bluegills in the hatching pond due to staggered hatches and wanted to seperate them. Now I will have to put them all in one tank and separate later. I hate handling fish more than is needed. It's a recipe for health problems especially at the densities I keep them.
The next school year I will bring them live media! No waiting! The teachers didn't want to keep the systems running over the summer even without the fish.
My third high school killed half the fish I brought them. Really nice bluegills too. It appears although the ammonia had dropped, the nitrites hadn't crashed yet to complete the cycle as when I came over to test, the nitrites were off the scale and the fish were dropping like flies.
Dwight if you feel I hijacked your thread please fee free to delete.
Winterizing entails a number of diverse activities depending on ones requirements. No worries on thread hijacking.
