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by williamranks
Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the left eye done last Monday
Replies: 7
Views: 405

Re: Got the left eye done last Monday

Best of luck to ya, sir! Did the surgeon ask at what distance you wanted your eye to focus best? Or do you have one of those new flexible lenses? -Stretch I went with single focus far. He couldn't tell me where far would start because it depends on what you would be satisfied with for clarity near ...
by williamranks
Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got the left eye done last Monday
Replies: 7
Views: 405

Got the left eye done last Monday

It hasn't finished healing yet because the cornea has a scratch on it but.. Today I tried a couple rifles left handed. The 92 with 24 inch barrel the front firesight is crisp, guide gun is a little fuzzy and the Dan Wesson with a Millet peep rear and a rifle bead is just right if I hold it out one h...
by williamranks
Sun Jul 20, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knife sharpening, a subject for discussion.
Replies: 26
Views: 2039

Re: Knife sharpening, a subject for discussion.

I bought a Work Sharp belt type sharpener a couple years ago. They were cheaper then than they are now. It puts on a curved, or convex, edge on for more strength and less drag using a 220 grit belt for shaping and a 6000 grit for polishing and honing. Down side is learning how to use it. Do not appl...
by williamranks
Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Railroad Spikes
Replies: 29
Views: 1770

Re: Railroad Spikes

Bill, a distant relative of mine, A. C. (Archie) Towle was at the throttle of the 470 when steam pulled it's last passenger train on the Maine Central. No doubt he knew your grandfather. See if he remembers Willard F. Ranks. I think he worked out of Northern Maine Junction for the MC. I'm also rela...
by williamranks
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Railroad Spikes
Replies: 29
Views: 1770

Re: Railroad Spikes

My grandfather drove steam trains back in Maine and the first diesel to ever come to the state. He used to tell the story of a hobo who came into the roundhouse one day and asked to use the forge. The hobo grabbed a spike out of the junk pile shaped it, tempered it, sharpened it and shaved with it. ...
by williamranks
Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack trip
Replies: 110
Views: 14108

Re: Choose one rifle for me to carry on extended backpack tr

What about one of the O/U rifle shotguns.
Savage 24, Baikel MP-94 or Remington SPR-94 (same gun as the Baikel)?
They come in various caliber/gauge combos.
by williamranks
Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cataract replacement lens
Replies: 10
Views: 1235

Re: Cataract replacement lens

Big thank you to all of you.
I'll go in this week for a talk on which lens.
by williamranks
Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cataract replacement lens
Replies: 10
Views: 1235

Cataract replacement lens

I go in late in the month for the surgery and have a question. The replacement lenses are single focus, near or far. The doctor left it up to me to choose. Far focus would be good for driving but I'll still need glasses to read the gauges on the dash. Near is good for reading and computer but I'll s...
by williamranks
Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Haboob
Replies: 19
Views: 1462

Re: Haboob

Nice steady rain up here since sundown.
Lot of dunder and blixem towards Cottonwood.
Temp dropped from 104 to 75 in no time.
by williamranks
Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stupidity is not a Tragedy...
Replies: 21
Views: 1110

Re: Stupidity is not a Tragedy...

The only good thing about the Duhh Generation they're self limiting, hopefully before they can breed.
I've never understood how the AZ DPS can announce the location of sobriety checkpoints for holidays on the news and in the paper and still nab 2 or 3 hundred at the checkpoints.
by williamranks
Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apologies for abject behavior
Replies: 21
Views: 979

Re: Apologies for abject behavior

Don't beat yourself up too much. You fell into the trap of the internet.
If you say something offensive to a person he'll either slap you or spit on your shoes and walk away. A keyboard won't do either.
by williamranks
Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is It Just Me Or-
Replies: 52
Views: 4362

Re: Is It Just Me Or-

Instead of " for better or worse, sickness and health, and until death do us part ", their mindset seems to be " for awhile, as long as things are going well and you make money, or until I meet someone I think is cuter ..." :roll: Sad to say, the "Greatest Generation" ...
by williamranks
Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is It Just Me Or-
Replies: 52
Views: 4362

Re: Is It Just Me Or-

There are lot's of good Ladies out there. Almost all of them are happily married. http://paddyk.wordpress.com/files/2007/03/difference_men_women.JPG True. If you want to understand women try this. I'm reading it now. http://www.amazon.com/Only-Revised-Updated-Edition-Straightforward/dp/1601424450
by williamranks
Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: SimpliSafe Home Security System
Replies: 9
Views: 1909

Re: OT: SimpliSafe Home Security System

I don't know why no one makes a box that calls you directly without having to pay a monitoring service.
by williamranks
Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: SimpliSafe Home Security System
Replies: 9
Views: 1909

Re: OT: SimpliSafe Home Security System

Here you go. Googled Simplisafe complaints. I have got to turn off the computer and get a life. http://www.amazon.com/Simplisafe2-Wireless-Security-8-piece-Package/product-reviews/B001PBYQHG http://www.cnet.com/products/simplisafe-home-security/ http://besthomesecuritycompanys.com/company/simplisafe
by williamranks
Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I hope this doesn't happen.
Replies: 18
Views: 1535

I hope this doesn't happen.

The forest service closed another hiking trail because of black bears, the drought is causing them to move to new areas.
This would make it a lot worse.
http://www.verdenews.com/main.asp?Secti ... leID=60971
by williamranks
Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a tool
Replies: 5
Views: 501

Re: Bought a tool

Found a new use for it.
Got a splinter in the bottom of my foot. Those of us who have reached maturity will understand how hard it is to even see the bottom of your foot without getting a cramp in your leg.
Found it with the camera.
by williamranks
Fri Jun 20, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bought a tool
Replies: 5
Views: 501

Bought a tool

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Tek4-Digital-Inspection-Scope-RP4206/202223756 Spent 3 hours trying to grab a fish tape in the ceiling to pull in a new wire for the ceiling fan so I went to HD and bought this. After checking out heating ducts (clean), ear wax and nose hairs I stuck the camera thro...
by williamranks
Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe I don't need those bathroom cabinets.
Replies: 8
Views: 669

Re: Maybe I don't need those bathroom cabinets.

Found a couple videos. These ones are the 45-70 http://www.how-to-diy.org/c693yFiXY8MIbP/EAA-45-70-Double-Rifle.html http://www.how-to-diy.org/Q-U9KFiXEtifCL/l'-Express-Baïkal-MP-221-cal-45-70-GOVT-.html This one is for entertainment. http://www.how-to-diy.org/QlV9uFiXritZL3/Remington-Baikal-Rifle....
by williamranks
Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maybe I don't need those bathroom cabinets.
Replies: 8
Views: 669

Maybe I don't need those bathroom cabinets.

I can always use the kitchen sink. Been looking for one of these for years. http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=489980&mfg=European+American+Armory# When I clicked on "get quote" and plugged in my zip the local dealer came up at $844. Gallery of guns has 39 available.
by williamranks
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Typical major news coverage.
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Re: Typical major news coverage.

Except for when CNN does a breaking story, which they do very well, I only tune to the three of them for entertainment or company if the house is too quite. They've all decided which market share they want to appeal to and tell that group what they want to hear to get good viewership, sell advertisi...
by williamranks
Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Typical major news coverage.
Replies: 4
Views: 814

Typical major news coverage.

The D Day ceremony is going on right now. Went to CNN and they're showing a shooting at a courthouse somewhere. Went to fox and they're showing a lead-in to the horse race tomorrow. Went to MSNBC and they're showing the ceremony in split screen while the talking heads tell me what I'm seeing and how...
by williamranks
Wed Jun 04, 2014 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Had my hands on both of these yesterday.
Replies: 3
Views: 473

Re: Had my hands on both of these yesterday.

. IMO the Model 1894 looks more like a straight-grip, solid-frame, Model 55 than like a Model 64 - but I guess my main question is: Why isn't it still in your hands ? . :mrgreen: . I'm ready for cabinets in the bathroom renovation or it would be here sitting next to the other rifles I never use.
by williamranks
Mon May 26, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terrific Racing Movie: "Rush" (A Ron Howard film)
Replies: 6
Views: 475

Re: Terrific Racing Movie: "Rush" (A Ron Howard film)

They were filming most of the last F1 season. Courses like Monaco only exist during race weekend. The rest of the year they're city streets. Hamilton and Rossberg are doing the same thing this season and the team has asked Niki Lauda to have a talk with them. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/2756...
by williamranks
Sat May 24, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Good Movie
Replies: 2
Views: 379

Good Movie

"The Tall Men" It's on EWestern channel right now and comes on again just before midnight Pacific and AZ time, 2:50AM for you Easterners. I've never been on a cattle drive but, from what I've read, it seems pretty accurate. It's worth it just to hear how Jane Russell talks to the cowboys. ...
by williamranks
Mon May 19, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's a Jeep
Replies: 2
Views: 372

It's a Jeep

by williamranks
Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knives
Replies: 13
Views: 682

Re: Knives

As always shop around. The Catskill Hunter is the same price from the maker.
In tools the MMX flashlight is $20 cheaper at Amazon. Didn't check any others.
I always search Google for the listed model or manufacturer before I buy anything.
I'm not cheap I'm frugal, means the same sounds better.
by williamranks
Sat Apr 12, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Knives
Replies: 13
Views: 682

Knives

A couple are interesting. I like the Japanese hatchet.

http://www.bestmadeco.com/collections/knives
by williamranks
Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Almost a kaboom
Replies: 19
Views: 2162

Re: Almost a kaboom

Looks like HE saved you. Did you know there are some people who think that little voice in their head is their own?
by williamranks
Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Using a sling to steady an offhand shooter?
Replies: 19
Views: 1803

Re: Using a sling to steady an offhand shooter?

Some one taught me how to use a sling once. He had me sling it over my left shoulder with the muzzle down and the stock behind my shoulder. When you need to pull it up reach inside the sling and grab the forearm with the left hand so you have a wrap on the left arm and start bringing it up, grab the...
by williamranks
Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Surgury Monday
Replies: 32
Views: 3132

Re: Surgury Monday

Thanks to all of you for posting. I'm gonna get mine done when I get home from the next refuel. I feel a lot better about it now. Dr says they have a new replacement lens now that corrects astigmatism. I'll miss the way Christmas tree lights have flares when I take my glasses of but I'll go for them...
by williamranks
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: For PC users a tip.
Replies: 2
Views: 392

For PC users a tip.

Found this today. The Mac already does this, I can't update, add or modify any program without entering the administrator pass word.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/an-easy-way ... lot-safer/
by williamranks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Piers Morgan OUT !!!
Replies: 16
Views: 1739

Re: Piers Morgan OUT !!!

Streetstar wrote:He seemed to come from out of nowhere--- i assume he was big in Britain before making his way over here, but all he did here was be a judge on some tv talent show before he got this job
Told a friend of mine in Britain we were sending Piers back. He didn't see the humor in it.
by williamranks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 92 25-20
Replies: 5
Views: 988

Re: Winchester 92 25-20

Looks like 737xxx puts it around 1912-13. http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/files/images/wfa/2012-All/2012-Articles/Winchester-Manufacture-Dates-by-Year----2012-Scanned-Documents.pdf If the top of the barrel has an oval with a P in it the barrel has been replaced with a Winchester barrel mailed ...
by williamranks
Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This group is interesting
Replies: 13
Views: 1351

This group is interesting

Found the site while trying to avoid painting the new walls. I'd rather take a beating than paint.

http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/about-us/talking/

The forums are good too.

Maybe were more alike than different.
by williamranks
Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How I am feeling today!
Replies: 17
Views: 1675

Re: How I am feeling today!

Horses scare the living PEE out of me..... :shock: :o I might consider a nice, chubby, slow, mule. :idea: In the latest Sherlock Holmes movie he made the very accurate statement that horses are dangerous at both ends and trecherous in the middle. I hold by that observation. - Brian[/quote] Yep. Fri...
by williamranks
Sun Feb 09, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you don't have a 4x4, chains, or studded tires...UPDATED
Replies: 53
Views: 4934

Re: If you don't have a 4x4, chains, or studded tires...UPDA

Even the brand of tires makes a difference. Years ago, in Lowell Mass, I had a full size cherokee using Armstrong Norsemans and my wife at the time had a small cherokee with Wranglers. When she would pull into the driveway her tires would be so packed with snow you couldn't see the tread and mine wo...
by williamranks
Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If you don't have a 4x4, chains, or studded tires...UPDATED
Replies: 53
Views: 4934

Re: If you don't have a 4x4, chains, or studded tires...UPDA

In my experience good tires are number one no matter what you drive, when you touch the brakes on a 4x4 you're in "no wheel drive" and bad things happen without good tread. Back in the '70's I had the only BMW in Maine with a fitted set of V-bar truck chains on the back. I can't count how ...
by williamranks
Sat Feb 01, 2014 3:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring Kits and the Model 94 Win.
Replies: 6
Views: 620

Re: Spring Kits and the Model 94 Win.

You've probably got an inertial firing pin, doesn't touch the cartridge with the hammer down and the force of the hammer blow causes it to spring out against the primer for a quick punch.
If you do old dried lube and dirt on the pin may be the problem.
by williamranks
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jack Reacher
Replies: 33
Views: 2102

Re: Jack Reacher

Didn't like it.
All the characters seemed to have one job, make Cruise look good.
According to Wikipedia, Cruise's own production company is planning to make a series of Reacher films.
On the other hand, since Hollywood seems to be mostly pretty boys, who could play Reacher?
by williamranks
Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is cheating
Replies: 6
Views: 943

This is cheating

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/smart-rifle-never-misses-now-comes-semi-automatic-form-2D11899302 http://tracking-point.com/precision-guided-firearms The red links under the pic of the weapon tell about the features. When you tell the scope what to hit you can't pull the trigger until the crossha...
by williamranks
Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to remove ethanol from gas
Replies: 21
Views: 2032

Re: How to remove ethanol from gas

Well, thanks for that clarification Leverluver. Result is still the same, though, wouldn't you say? Grumble, grumble.... Thanks much for that info, Mr. Ranks! I will surely try it. I just rebuilt 4 carburetors on an '82 Gold Wing I own. The air cutoff valves were completely rotted through as a resu...