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  1. Mighty Mouse

    Work Bench Build

    Nice work! Good thinking dropping that middle section down so your saw deck sits flush with the surrounding benchtop. You could use a Kreg jig to drill pocket holes in the 2x4 frame then run screws up into the plywood from below. That would give you a clean-looking benchtop (no fasteners...
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    Removing inserts from Easton FMJ

    If the one that's too deep is just slightly too deep, you could maybe trim the front end of that shaft a bit and make it work. Having one arrow slightly shorter than the others won't hurt anything (other than your pride).
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    Removing inserts from Easton FMJ

    I've heard reports of guys having better luck with the drill bit method after letting the arrows sit in the freezer for a few hours. Haven't tried it myself but may be worth a shot.
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    Regular backpacking pack for backpack hunt

    I used an Osprey Argon 110 for several years (and hauled three elk in it) before switching to a pack designed for hunting (Mystery Ranch then Kifaru). The Osprey wasn't ideal, but it worked. Its main flaw was the lack of straps in the right places to keep loads of meat high and tight on the...
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    Help me choose a broadhead!!

    Of those you mentioned, I would choose Day 6. I know lots of folks swear by mechanicals and have great results, but I prefer simplicity and just can't bring myself to trust a mechanical head. Iron Will and Day 6 are very similar designs, but I don't want to be constantly worried about corrosion...
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    In need of Spine/Tuning Help

    FWIW here's Pinwheel's spine calc assuming 27.75" C2C with 175 gr on front and 30 gr on rear:
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    In need of Spine/Tuning Help

    You've got yokes...use 'em! To correct a nock left tear, add twists to the left leg and remove an equal amount of twists from the right leg. If you're not ready to pony up for a "real" press, a portable cable press is a cheaper option that is still pretty effective for yoke tuning.
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    Truck Camping

    Freeze dried meal pouches are the most convenient and packable option but definitely not the best tasting or most nutritious. Preparing meals in the field from raw ingredients isn't worth the time and hassle in my opinion. Cooking meals in advance at home and freezing them in ziplock bags is a...
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    Arrow set up

    You're probably also shooting a much faster bow. OP's bow has a 315 fps IBO speed. If he already has 400 spine shafts, he might as well try them. I think they'll work fine with as short as he's cutting them.
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    Kudos to Black Ovis Customer Service

    I recently ordered a hip belt for a Stone Glacier pack, but when the package arrived, there was a pair of trekking poles inside (and no belt). I emailed Black Ovis customer service, received a response within a day saying keep the poles and we'll make it right, and they expedited the correct...
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    Arrow set up

    Pinwheel says you're good spine-wise with any head/insert weight combination you mentioned. I would lean toward a 100 gr head + 75 gr insert simply because 100 gr is slightly more common if you wanted to try out a different head in the future. If you use an Easton 50/75 gr brass HIT with heat...
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    Tick prevention on dog

    Spray your yard with permethrin.
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    Wire size to shop

    Great point. OP, this could be your best option depending on where your existing transformer and meter are located relative to your shop and how much your electric company charges for new services. Electric companies often charge below cost on construction knowing they'll recoup their money...
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    Wire size to shop

    All good points. 50 amps would be the bare minimum and may result in some breaker trips if using the welder toward the top end of its range. 100 amp would be much better. 2" conduit would be plenty for 2/0 copper, but if he opts for 4/0 aluminum, upsizing the conduit a bit would be wise...
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    Wire size to shop

    You could get by with a 50 amp sub panel for what you described, but I would go with a 100 amp to give yourself plenty of capacity to run the welder and compressor simultaneously (plus other stuff). You're running a long distance. You'll need 2/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum wire to get 100 amps 320'...
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    Smoking ---

    On a related note...well-prepared meat doesn't  need any sauce, but BBQ sauce is often an expectation and can be a good complement to good meat. I use this recipe from Aaron Franklin's book: 14 Tbsp ketchup 5 Tbsp water 2 Tbsp + 1-1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp + 1-1/2 tsp white vinegar 2...
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    Smoking ---

    I've done brisket on both. I prefer an old school offset stick burner. Pellet feels like cheating. The people eating it won't be able to tell the difference though. I use a simple dry rub consisting of kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Smoke to ≈175°F internal temp then wrap in...
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    Smoking ---

    Pulled pork is the most frequent guest on my smoker. Spare ribs and brisket are also regulars. I don't know if any of those qualify as "fancy"...we use canning jars as drinking glasses at my house if that gives you any indication of my degree of sophistication.
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    What non-hunting podcasts do you listen to?

    Most of my podcast feed falls into 1 of 3 categories: hunting, health, cattle. Health Wise Traditions Huberman Lab Cabral Concept Paul Saladino Valley to Peak Nutrition Cattle Working Cows Herd Quitter
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    Pack for body type

    I'm 5'8" 135 lb and wear 29" waist pants. Mystery Ranch Guide Lite and Guide Lite MT packs didn't fit me very well. I've been using a Kifaru Duplex Hunter with normal stays and an extra small belt for the past 4 years. I wouldn't say it fits me perfectly, but I've used it to haul many heavy...

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