Helpful hints for building coops

[aart]

I managed to not feint..I took a push pin from the bulletin board . It was too blunt, so I sharpened it.

Oh for crying out loud, you're supposed to use a good sharp sewing needle!!

Someone threw one of those tanks onto my burn pile. I suspect a carpenter friend of mine who unloaded some burnables.
when I had the fire going good and hot, that tank went BANG, took off straight up into the air like a rocket. I figure it went about 500 feet up. had a smoke trail part way. Then, I didn't know where it was going to come down, so I got under the oak tree.
It came down almost into the fire.

 

[jvls1942]

Boots, my rocket launching was more than ten years ago. I mentioned to Annie that I am glad that it was not aimed at me when it launched.
Art, finding a sewing needle around here is like looking for one in a haystack .
today I fixed one electric extension cord.
it is about 15 feet long.
It snowed off and on this afternoon. got about 1/4" .
...jiminwisc...

 

[Molpet]

Boots, my rocket launching was more than ten years ago. I mentioned to Annie that I am glad that it was not aimed at me when it launched.
Art, finding a sewing needle around here is like looking for one in a haystack .
today I fixed one electric extension cord.
it is about 15 feet long.
It snowed off and on this afternoon. got about 1/4" .
...jiminwisc...

Ha I keep a couple needles in the medicine cabinet and the first aid kit.
They get used on animals more than me... lancing wounds mainly

 

[jvls1942]

I think by now you all should realize that I should not be trusted with anything as sharp as a needle.

 

[Molpet]

I think by now you all should realize that I should not be trusted with anything as sharp as a needle.

But saws are okay

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

good cold pre winter morning,
I managed to not feint..I took a push pin from the bulletin board . It was too blunt, so I sharpened it. the dot is gone, so I assume I got the stinger out.
to all of you,,,,OUCH !
I once hooked my thumbnail off with my table saw. At first, I thought I cut the thumb off. Wife drove me 20 miles to the doctor.
he looked at it and said, Oh, that's not so bad. I said, sure, because it's not your thumb. there was enough root left so that the nail grew back.
yesterday I moved the freezer in the garage to the opposite wall. going to put the extra table saw where it (freezer) was.
DD is going to take the freezer,(soon I hope)
I repaired two drafting table lamps. going to use one for light in the corner of the garage where the new shelves are. the other one has a nice strong clamp so I can mount it anywhere I need light to work..
I have some extension cords that have ends missing, and one that is waaay too long. going to fix that with new ends.
I figure I will have four nice extension cords when I am done.
I found a nice limber, not too long, air hose in my collection. It needs both ends. I have plenty of ends in my collection.
so far, I have found about a dozen propane tanks. I will check to see how many are empty.
Someone threw one of those tanks onto my burn pile. I suspect a carpenter friend of mine who unloaded some burnables.
when I had the fire going good and hot, that tank went BANG, took off straight up into the air like a rocket. I figure it went about 500 feet up. had a smoke trail part way. Then, I didn't know where it was going to come down, so I got under the oak tree.
It came down almost into the fire.
......jiminwisc.....

Gosh you live a dangerous life Jim! With that tank exploding I'm glad I'm not your next door neighbour!

Glad you got the stinger out.

 

[jvls1942]

Yeah, it is good that I don't have any close by neighbors.
Whenever I mention selling this place and moving into town, Annie says, You wouldn't last two minutes in town before they arrest you
today, come he!! or high water, Ollie is going into the garage. I was going to wait for a more balmy day, but none are in sight.
It snowed a bit yesterday, but it is melted.
I drove him on Wednesday, 1st gear and reverse were not frozen, but 2nd and 5th gear in low range were frozen. those two gears are more toward the bottom of the gear box. that's where the condensed water sets.
......jiminwisc......

 

[NewBoots]

I can't take credit for this idea, but I saw a video that suggested using an electric knife to cut the fillets off of small bony fish (perch and bluegill and the like). I mentioned it to DP and she gifted me with an electric knife that I just used to fillet yesterday's perch catch. Holy moly that really worked a treat! I cut the fillets off ribs and all then used my filleting knife to remove the skin and ribs. No fighting that tough perch skin or giant scales, no dulling my good fillet knife. That was so easy that even the smallest ones will be worth while to fillet. Now I can try the perch in cocktail sauce that Jim suggested.

 

[Molpet]

I can't take credit for this idea, but I saw a video that suggested using an electric knife to cut the fillets off of small bony fish (perch and bluegill and the like). I mentioned it to DP and she gifted me with an electric knife that I just used to fillet yesterday's perch catch. Holy moly that really worked a treat! I cut the fillets off ribs and all then used my filleting knife to remove the skin and ribs. No fighting that tough perch skin or giant scales, no dulling my good fillet knife. That was so easy that even the smallest ones will be worth while to fillet. Now I can try the perch in cocktail sauce that Jim suggested.

They sell electric fillet knives. My dad had a battery one, I think my brother has it.
Works great for taking the skin off too

 

[aart]

I could never gut fish, puked every time.
Once I learned to fillet and skin, beat all the boys hands down.
Slipped tip in near head and made cut along back from 'inside',
that saved dulling the knife on scales.
Man, it's been 40 years since I caught and cleaned a fish.<flashbacks>