Tuesday, April 23, 2024

DIY Welding tools & more

8 DIY Welding Tool Plans (mostly videos):
Includes good tips & techniques to make these tools

DIY Stick Welder from Old Microwave Parts:
    https://mods-n-hacks.gadgethacks.com/how-to/diy-stick-welder-from-old-microwave-parts-0145489/

DIY Welding Rod:

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Make Your Own Plastic Friction Welder:

    https://hackaday.com/2012/12/31/make-your-own-plastic-friction-welder/

Thursday, April 18, 2024

A subsonic choice for the AR-10


The 8.6 Blackout: New King of the Subsonic Cartridges?
The .300 Blackout is a favorite for AR-15s. Now, the new 8.6 Blackout could become the favorite subsonic cartridge for the AR-10 platform.

Depending on bullet weight, the same rifle can shoot high-velocity (supersonic) or subsonic rounds.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Bullet Energy Calculator

This takes Bullet Weight & Velocity to provide it's Energy ihn foot pounds.
You can enter values for 3 bullets in order to compare their energy:

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

What is a good used car for a high-mileage commuter (mostly highway miles)?

What Is the Best Car for a Commuter?
    https://www.caranddriver.com/research/a32879414/best-car-for-a-commuter/
  • 2019 Mazda 3
  • 2020 Honda Civic Sedan Touring
  • 2020 Subaru Outback
  • 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
  • 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
  • 2020 GMC Terrain
  • 2020 Mini Cooper Countryman
  • 2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost
  • 2020 Hyundai Tuscon
  • 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Best Commuter Cars: https://www.compare.com/car-buying/best-cars-for-commute
  Top 4 Best Used Commuter Cars Under $10K
    1. 2015 Toyota Prius Two
    2. 2010-2012 Honda Civic
    3. 2010-2012 Toyota RAV4
    4. 2014-2016 Hyundai Sonata

5 Best Used Commuter Cars:
 https://blog.cartimeauto.com/5-best-used-commmuter-cars/
"The best cars for commuters should be fuel-efficient and dependable, but they should also be comfortable and enjoyable."
    1. Toyota Prius
    2. Toyota Corolla
    3. Volkswagen Jetta
    4. Chrysler 300 (?!)
    5. Ford Escape

12 Long-Lasting Cars Proven to Get to 200,000 Miles and Beyond - CR's exclusive surveys show these sedans, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks are smart choices for the long haul:
    https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/10-best-cars-to-get-to-200000-miles-and-beyond-a1051079155/