DIY Ranger bands: It’s just to expensive to buy pre made ones, and so easy to make custom sizes for your application.
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I set up a Patreon account
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North Carolina Preppers Patreon As you may already know, I create educational and entertaining prepping and survival videos on many projects and subjects. I am hoping to help other avoid the pitfalls and mistakes I have made in the past. I am not doing to the make money. I will use the patron funds to pay for my website, props and materials used in my videos. In…
Diy Deep Cycle Battery Vent
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I did this so I could keep the battery inside the back of the truck. I really did not like the other mounting options. I don’t think AGM battery s need to be vented. But If there is a over charge or problem they will vent. So its better to be safe then sorry.
The Kearny Fallout Meter an expedient radiation meter pt1
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The Kearny Fallout Meter or KFM is an expedient radiation meter Part1 In part2 I will show you how to charge and use it.
How to make a cord from plastic bottles or cans.
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How to make a cord from plastic bottles or cans. How to Make a cord from Plastic Bottle and should work for aluminum cans. It has the benefit of easy adjustment to the with of the strap. I’m ham radio i am using a lot of aluminum strips and I’m thinking that will turn a can into strops of metal. Not to mention once heated it should tighten up on…
Tap/Knock code communication
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I saw this on the net today and I think it’s a great idea. Personally I use Morse code, But this limits me in two ways. 1. I need a electronic medium to transmit over great distances. 2. The person receiving the message needs to know Morse code. With his you could easily use a light or any noise maker. Here is the Wikipedia page on it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_code Here is…
Hole punching your tape measure helps when you forget your glasses
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So I kept forgetting to bring my glasses to the studio. I still have lots of things to do. Well putting a hole in a cheap measurement is the way to go for quick measurements.
Home Made Prepper/ Homesteader Glue
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This would be good on the farm or homestead. This is casein glue like the white glue we all use in school ( kind of) 1. Add vinegar to lukewarm skimmed milk so it curdles. 2. Drain the liquid component off from the solids. 3. Put solids onto a strainer to drain off excess liquid 4. In a bowl, add a base (such as sodium bicarbonate, ammonia or washing…
The 5 to 30 Dollar Security DVR
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5 to 30 Dollar Security DVR If you use a raspberry pi Zero they are running 5 bucks + old web cam. Not a bad deal for a DVR. At this time all the software is free. Links below: ccrisan/motioneyeos http://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos Wiki http://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos/wiki Down load http://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos/wiki/Supported-Devices Installation http://github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeos/wiki/Installation Amazon for the hardware : http://amzn.to/1W0uBt7 Just get any Raspberry pi .. Pi zero is 5 bucks when in stock. …