Here are the lyrics to "Storybook Love Ending", a song that I wrote around 20 years ago. I wanted to see if there were any noticeable differences in delivery when written in paragraph with punctuation, opposed to its poetic form. "Storybook Love Ending" all I ever wanted was to have someone to hold me when … Continue reading Poetry Vs. Paragraph
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Compact cook kit with a woodstove for Christmas
A few of my Christmas gift recipients are getting a compact cook kit, which includes a 24oz. cook pot with strainer lid, an insulated cup, and a wood burning stove. I made roll top storage bags to complete the package. The wood burning stove has five pieces, a base, a fire chamber, a stack with … Continue reading Compact cook kit with a woodstove for Christmas
DIY Christmas Gifts – Production begins.
September seems like a good time for me to start production of Christmas gifts for my recipients. As the days get shorter, colder, and wetter, working indoors is far more productive. Here are some of the components necessary to complete one of the gifts, while I'm awaiting delivery of straps and hardware. This will … Continue reading DIY Christmas Gifts – Production begins.
DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit
This enclosure is made from 2 inch diameter PVC pipe with end caps, then cut in half. Switches are mounted 3 inches on center. Adequate switch spacing is essential to allow easy pedal activation. This assembly will be attached to a base board when completed. Using 2 inch diameter pipe allows 1 inch of internal … Continue reading DIY – Enclosure for 6 Switch Guitar Effects Pedal Circuit
DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors.
I'm working on (progressing) a switch project that will toggle TC Helicon processor functions from a microphone stand mounted enclosure. The circuit mimics the operation of the TC Helicon "Switch 6" accessory pedal. The circuit and jack will fit into a 5 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter tube. I plan to use PVC pipe for … Continue reading DIY – “Mini 6” – for TC Helicon processors.
Growing, despite adversity. (lessons we learn.)
So, you had a hard time growing up. You've been pushed and shoved, battered and bruised, and held down while those around you had it so easy. Still somehow you've managed to endure. It is said, that which does not kill you, only makes you stronger. You bare the scars and disfigurement, both seen and … Continue reading Growing, despite adversity. (lessons we learn.)
DIY Launcher – For setting rope in a tree
To set a climbing rope high in a tree, I use this DIY launcher. Built on a weed wacker handle, I bent a 1/4 inch (6.5mm) steel rod to form a the sling shot frame, inserted at the tube end. Two hose clamps fasten the fishing reel to the tube. The reel holds 50 pound … Continue reading DIY Launcher – For setting rope in a tree
DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – Test circuit build – Function test completed
Here is a test circuit that I built to mimic the functions of a "TC Helicon Switch-6" accessory pedal, used for TC HELICON vocal/guitar processors, compatible with Voicelive 3, Voicelive 3 Extreme, Voicelive Touch 2, Play Acoustic, Play Electric, and Perform-V. This test circuit has only been function tested on the Play Acoustic pedal that … Continue reading DIY – TC Helicon Switch-6 – Test circuit build – Function test completed
DIY Thread management – Feeding your machine
I appreciate being able to save money by buying large cones of the threads that I use the most, and have devised a simple way to transfer the thread from the cones to my sewing machine.
Cutting tools for field, forest, survival, and defense.
Here I show some of the hand tools that I use, and give an idea of their primary purpose, and my philosophy of use. Field and forest. Many consider the axe to be the predominate hand tool for working in wooded areas. It certainly out performs smaller tools that can accomplish the same task, but … Continue reading Cutting tools for field, forest, survival, and defense.
Cast From The Past 