Off Topic Snark it, snark it good. Original thread continued . . .

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tradewater said:
An EDC/bushcrafter I forged from 1/8" L6 with spalted cherry scales. I guess I'm old fashioned but I like a knife that's been on an anvil. It is insanely sharp and has held a good edge through testing. I have a few different designs in the works but I think this one will be the first offered.

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nice one. Going to do some leather for it as well?
 
Long weekend in the garden, looks like I missed a lot around here.

My condolences, Psy. :(

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You guys should read this:
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Using a drill to unscrew the handle bolts on a Junglas. Unsheathing the blade, edge facing me. Screws seemed super tight, so I thought it would be smart to squeeze the drill full power- thinking it would snap the screw lose. Turns out my grip on the knife wasn't firm enough, so the blade ends up slipping- and slamming me in the face. Slicing my eyebrow to the bone, Splitting my upper and lower eyelid completely in half, and puncturing the first few layers of my eyeball. I was just a layer or two shy from litterally popping my eye. Lucky to say the least, it wasn't until after the 42k surgery that I realized just how close I was to losing the eye. All I had to do was rub it, and my eyeball would have popped.
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There really ought to be an IQ test and safety course before people are allowed to purchase power tools. :rolleyes:

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mountainmist said:
Happy Easter! I cut myself. :(
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Another shocking development. :D
 
Well, here you go, some of you will find humor in this but I'm so freakin mad I could chew nails in two. I'm STILL looking for a AFFORDABLE alternative for family health insurance. The plan is to quit my job and go self employed. So far I have found nothing less than a 1,000 bucks a month and that doesnt cover a Damn thing until you get a $5000. individual deductable and $7500. family deductable paid. UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!!

I've talked to a couple of dozen so called "Liecensed" agents and some of them have just been downright rude. Well the last one I just got off the phone with just breeched a new level of a$$hole. I called and told him my situation and asked for a quote, get this, he just laughed at me and hung up the phone. How is this acceptable, WTF, is going on that insurance companies became these... Gods that they think they are. Im so pissed I could scream.
 
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I've talked to a couple of dozen so called "Liecensed" agents and some of them have just been downright rude. Well the last one I just got off the phone with just breeched a new level of a$$hole. I called and told him my situation and asked for a quote, get this, he just laughed at me and hung up the phone. How is this acceptable, WTF, is going on that insurance companies became these... Gods that they think they are. Im so pissed I could scream.
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You didn't mention murph, did you?
 
Sorry to hear about your friend Psyop, Smoke and prayers for you and those who serve / served.
 
TMHunt said:
Well, here you go, some of you will find humor in this but I'm so freakin mad I could chew nails in two. I'm STILL looking for a AFFORDABLE alternative for family health insurance. The plan is to quit my job and go self employed. So far I have found nothing less than a 1,000 bucks a month and that doesnt cover a Damn thing until you get a $5000. individual deductable and $7500. family deductable paid. UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!!

I've talked to a couple of dozen so called "Liecensed" agents and some of them have just been downright rude. Well the last one I just got off the phone with just breeched a new level of a$$hole. I called and told him my situation and asked for a quote, get this, he just laughed at me and hung up the phone. How is this acceptable, WTF, is going on that insurance companies became these... Gods that they think they are. Im so pissed I could scream.
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That's unreal. I didn't realize how incredibly expensive health insurance is. Hopefully something turns up.

Have you asked other full time makers what they do for health insurance? 1k a month is outrageous.
 
I recently ordered a Wetterlings Bushman axe from and online retailer. When I got the axe the head was not in line with the handle. If I hold the head of the axe towards me with the edge facing up and look down the handle the edge is off to the left at least 1/4 of an inch.

Since this retailer has a 100% satisfaction guarantee I requested and was granted an exchange. Today I got the replacement in the mail. They sent me the exact same axe. I immediately got on the phone.

I explained the situation and the guy on the phone seemed a bit embarrassed about them sending back the same axe. He did grant me another shipping label for another exchange but he did put me on hold long enough to talk to someone "more knowledgeable about axes" and he told me the since the axe was hand made there would be slight variances with the axe including slight head imperfections.

Am I being too picky to expect the head of the axe at least be in line with the handle? Would you be upset by this scenario?

I am new to axes and I understand that there will be differences in every axe but this seems more like an improper hang.

I do not want to name the online retailer right now because they do seem willing to help me. Any advise would be a big help.

Jeremy
 
TMHunt said:
Well, here you go, some of you will find humor in this but I'm so freakin mad I could chew nails in two. I'm STILL looking for a AFFORDABLE alternative for family health insurance. The plan is to quit my job and go self employed. So far I have found nothing less than a 1,000 bucks a month and that doesnt cover a Damn thing until you get a $5000. individual deductable and $7500. family deductable paid. UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!!!!!

I've talked to a couple of dozen so called "Liecensed" agents and some of them have just been downright rude. Well the last one I just got off the phone with just breeched a new level of a$$hole. I called and told him my situation and asked for a quote, get this, he just laughed at me and hung up the phone. How is this acceptable, WTF, is going on that insurance companies became these... Gods that they think they are. Im so pissed I could scream.
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Holy shit Todd. That is insane!
 
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