Thread: We Have Skills Too !!

Originally Posted by Gasman

For all you Vape guys. Here is a project I've been wanting to try. Fused, Stapled Clapton coils. This was my first. It took me the better part of two hours. The second time I made a pair in 20 minutes. I should have made them with 6 wraps instead of 5. Next time.
And for the guys that have no clue what I'm talking about...
One strand of wire, wrapped by another strand of wire. Twice. Then both wrapped together with another wire. Imagine two guitar strings wrapped together side by side by another wire. Two of these goes into my device with cotton stuffed thru the middle for wicking juice. Both coils together mean I'm running at 0.11 ohms on batteries of 4.3 volts and cooking the juice at 70.0 watts. Who needs ohms law. Ha.
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Thats a nicely done coil! Kanthal? Which dripper do you use? I switch between a goon and a kennedy normaly

I enjoy a Goon also. And a few others i cant remember the name of. The Goon works really well. The coil is 316 stainless thru and thru. I use Kanthol too but this went in the Goon and on my new Lost Vape Triade. Doing the TC mod. Works really well. The mod has the new dna250c board. Customizable readout. I really stepped up in mods.

When im at work, in the truck. Driving at night i use a tank. Mesh coil. Great flavor, and i dont need to drip in the dark while driving.
Good to know a few vape guys are around.

Seen these ring kits of late and decided I wanted to try as I have lots of bits about now.
Ruth has a birthday coming on Wednesday so here’s my first attempt.


2 part stainless steel outer ring wrapping a 4mm wide piece of Irish bog oak.
Kind of convenient her ring finger is the same size as my pinky.
Kind of dig the look and may make a matching one for myself..
Cheers men, stay crafty!

Nice job Mike. I thought about making a few bracelets, seen some directions on the web.

That’s a nice looking little ring. I hope Ruth’s birthday celebration is full of love and laughter.

She is gonna love it!
Happy Birthday Ruth!

Pete <:-}

Dang Mike, you continually amaze me with your skills. Great job and happy birthday to Ruth!!

No pics, as if you have seen one, you've seen them all. I replaced the garage door opener today and retensioned the springs. I had replaced them a year ago but springs settle after a while. One of the newest openers on the market with Wi-Fi and all. After getting it installed I tried to program the cars opener buttons in the rearview mirrors and couldn't get it to work at all. Pissed, I went to the computer and did some surfing. Found out the newer openers use 2.0 software and they didn't set it up so the older stuff would work too. WTF?
So I had to order another item that can go-between for the remote buttons in the OLD CARS (2013) to work again. PITA. If it's not one thing it's another when it comes to this new stuff.

I also repaired 4 CB radios and 2 microphones. Tuned up a set of antennas and have a big job for radio work at a local rock hauling company tomorrow. Should take most of the day with the base radio, Antenna and setting up 5 loaders with new radios and antenna systems.

I hope to be able to relax for a couple of minutes this weekend. LOL. When it rains it pours! No time for the stone learning this weekend.

Originally Posted by Gasman

No pics, as if you have seen one, you've seen them all. I replaced the garage door opener today and retensioned the springs. I had replaced them a year ago but springs settle after a while. One of the newest openers on the market with Wi-Fi and all. After getting it installed I tried to program the cars opener buttons in the rearview mirrors and couldn't get it to work at all. Pissed, I went to the computer and did some surfing. Found out the newer openers use 2.0 software and they didn't set it up so the older stuff would work too. WTF?
So I had to order another item that can go-between for the remote buttons in the OLD CARS (2013) to work again. PITA. If it's not one thing it's another when it comes to this new stuff.

I also repaired 4 CB radios and 2 microphones. Tuned up a set of antennas and have a big job for radio work at a local rock hauling company tomorrow. Should take most of the day with the base radio, Antenna and setting up 5 loaders with new radios and antenna systems.

I hope to be able to relax for a couple of minutes this weekend. LOL. When it rains it pours! No time for the stone learning this weekend.

Glad you got it all done and without any physical harm.

A Store Manager that I know decided to adjust those springs and ended up losing an eye when his grip slipped--------------

Sure made the $100's that a Pro would have charged look pretty reasonable--------

Originally Posted by Gasman

No pics, as if you have seen one, you've seen them all. I replaced the garage door opener today and retensioned the springs. I had replaced them a year ago but springs settle after a while. One of the newest openers on the market with Wi-Fi and all. After getting it installed I tried to program the cars opener buttons in the rearview mirrors and couldn't get it to work at all. Pissed, I went to the computer and did some surfing. Found out the newer openers use 2.0 software and they didn't set it up so the older stuff would work too. WTF?
So I had to order another item that can go-between for the remote buttons in the OLD CARS (2013) to work again. PITA. If it's not one thing it's another when it comes to this new stuff.

I also repaired 4 CB radios and 2 microphones. Tuned up a set of antennas and have a big job for radio work at a local rock hauling company tomorrow. Should take most of the day with the base radio, Antenna and setting up 5 loaders with new radios and antenna systems.

I hope to be able to relax for a couple of minutes this weekend. LOL. When it rains it pours! No time for the stone learning this weekend.

When the garge door opener wouldn't program, I'll bet you were dancing on one leg and pissing down the other! You're a gem Jerry! You remind me of how my father used to react to things.