Tools and Repairs

  [/caption] The other day I was up at my father’s, he’s 89 years old and is still out splitting and cutting firewood.  While looking around I saw some homemade wooden forks that he uses for […]

I have been spending some time studying the effects of EMP (Electromagnetic pulse) and now I am more confused than ever.  There are so many conflicting theories that I have come to the conclusion that

How much Electricity do Common Household Appliances Use? The following information is only an approximation, since different brands and models of tools and appliances power usages vary.  However the following list is useful in helping

This morning I want to talk about entrenching tools.  They are extremely handy and everyone should have one in all their vehicles.  They don’t take up much space and can be used for many different

I have an old hand crank number 10-can sealer I bought about 1982.  Since then I have used it to can a lot of food.  However what I want to mention here are the other

The other day I received a container of Survival Matches and a box of their Stormproof Matches from UCO.  In the last few days I have had a chance to play with them. UCO states

[/caption] I have recently spent more time on EMP research and testing and have come to several conclusions.  The way I am now testing my Faraday cages is by placing a cell phone inside and

For many years, I have stored alkaline and carbon zinc batteries in the refrigerator believing that it extended their storage life.  Recently I have come across new information that disagrees with this method. Several of

How many of you have had so called waterproof flashlights leak?  Yesterday I was talking with a friend who maintains electronic equipment for a living.  He provided me with a simple solution.  He seals his

[/caption] There is an easy simple to use item that everyone needs to have at home, in their car and bug out bag.  Plastic cable ties are made in varies sizes from about 4 inches