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by mechanicaldope
Sun May 28, 2017 1:22 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: My First Meths Stove
Replies: 7
Views: 3893

Re: My First Meths Stove

I am thinking of one of stu's as a backup option. Gonna force my kids to start drinking Red Bull to get me lots of thin cans for some double wall experiments. Sure a couple of cans each before nursery / infant school couldn't harm.... On that topic, but slightly away from stoves, I was walking my da...
by mechanicaldope
Sat May 27, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: My First Meths Stove
Replies: 7
Views: 3893

Re: My First Meths Stove

Ah... Just taken a better look at the ones you sell and the one made by techno mail further down. What I notice now is that the holes don't go all the way through I.e. Neither of them are single wall. Thought it all seemed a but simple. Considering mine is about 20g, yours at 8g is very impressive. ...
by mechanicaldope
Sat May 27, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pandamonium...
Replies: 0
Views: 823

Pandamonium...

As everyone here seems to like pandas....

https://youtu.be/R2uiy27Xv_U

I imagine this is kinda like the start of the WRT.
by mechanicaldope
Sat May 27, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: How to insert pictures
Replies: 249
Views: 162645

Re: How to insert pictures

Testing http://i.imgur.com/3X5xV2k.jpg Edit: boloxs Edit 2: damn it! Is it even possible to get the bbcode from Flickr on Android!? Edit 3: So... Apparently you only seem to be able to see get the bbcode through the website and not the app and only then if you force the desktop view. Unfortunately, ...
by mechanicaldope
Sat May 27, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: My First Meths Stove
Replies: 7
Views: 3893

My First Meths Stove

http://i.imgur.com/3X5xV2k.jpg So.. My second attempt at a meths stove.... and it still doesn't work. Takes 50ml of meths, jet holes are from a 2mm drill bit, bits cut round the rim to allow for air to enter. Took about 5 minutes after lighting before I could put a pan on it without it going out. T...
by mechanicaldope
Tue May 16, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: Alpamayo front harness
Replies: 1
Views: 629

Re: Wtd: Alpamayo front harness

Good luck... They have been out of stock for a month or two.
by mechanicaldope
Sun May 14, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bar end shifters?
Replies: 12
Views: 1920

Re: Bar end shifters?

No experience with them but I have found that I occasionally ram my knee into the end of my drop bar when tight cornering. Not frequently and may be because my bars are too narrow or something but it bloody hurts. Can't help but think that I would do it more frequently and probably eventually break ...
by mechanicaldope
Sun May 07, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Exped SynMat HL M / AirMat HL M... Thoughts?
Replies: 36
Views: 6264

Re: Exped SynMat HL M / AirMat HL M... Thoughts?

I have the Ozone you pictured up there. Not used it yet - gets its maiden outing next month. Will let you know how it gets on. Seems OK on the living room floor test. Think it cost £38 from the USA on one of those bulk purchase price drop site things.
by mechanicaldope
Mon May 01, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Bivvy a Month 2017.
Replies: 665
Views: 213839

Re: Bivvy a Month 2017.

What the hell is the head on the BBQ from? I assume a cow but looks odd. It also looks strangely satisfied with itself.

Edit: second thoughts, maybe a pig.
by mechanicaldope
Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: Surplus Wildcat Gear (more added)
Replies: 55
Views: 12102

Re: FS: Surplus Wildcat Gear

Hi Ian. Please can I have the Grey lion? Pm sent.

Cheers,
by mechanicaldope
Sat Apr 29, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Front Harness
Replies: 4
Views: 1402

Re: WTD: Front Harness

Revelate Harness sorted thanks to Mariner. :-bd
by mechanicaldope
Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT packing opinions
Replies: 47
Views: 7981

Re: WRT packing opinions

Richard G wrote:Sigh, headset bearings rusted onto steerer tube. Can't get them off to fit the new bearings.
Hammer?
by mechanicaldope
Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT - feel free to join us (LHC splinter group)
Replies: 33
Views: 7763

Re: WRT - feel free to join us (LHC splinter group)

AlexGold wrote:The cakes are ready, a little crumbly due to some issues in the bake so not exactly back pocket ready, all please ask for some tomorrow! I have a fairly decent ginger carrot cake with vanilla icing and a way too crumbly chocolate peanut banana bread :-D
Is it too late to sign up?
by mechanicaldope
Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: As promised.
Replies: 32
Views: 6053

Re: As promised.

voodoo_simon wrote: It's like STW here....
Not quite - haven't seen a single political thread here (thank the gods...)
by mechanicaldope
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: As promised.
Replies: 32
Views: 6053

Re: As promised.

Guess my grammar must be off cos I can't see anything wrong?
by mechanicaldope
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Front Harness
Replies: 4
Views: 1402

WTD: Front Harness

Know this is a long shot but you never know... Am after a front harness. Specifically a wildcat, Alpamayo or revelate. Must be reasonably good condition. Seen a few Wanted ads for one of these from other people without much of a response but I am sure that some of you must be needing to make a bit o...
by mechanicaldope
Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: fs, Topeak super tourist rack. disc version. unused
Replies: 3
Views: 1028

Re: fs, Topeak super tourist rack. disc version. unused

I'll take that off your hands if you like. Will PM you. Cheers.
by mechanicaldope
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Great, another bags/gear thread ;-)
Replies: 31
Views: 5513

Re: Great, another bags/gear thread ;-)

Bearing in mind I have no idea what I am talking about, why do you have a mug and a kettle? Thought half the point of the mug was to act as the kettle? Guess you would need a single walled mug though.
by mechanicaldope
Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Dry Pasta Meal + Cold Water Hydration?
Replies: 16
Views: 2740

Re: Dry Pasta Meal + Cold Water Hydration?

Blair512 wrote:
Alpinum wrote: I use self made pouches with toll tops for my supper and brekkers. As soon as I arrive at a good spot to camp I pour cold water into the pouch and place it at my crotch
Crotch warmed pasta? :YMSICK:
Cheesy...
by mechanicaldope
Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Current Android phone recommendations
Replies: 16
Views: 2321

Re: Current Android phone recommendations

Now get cyanogenmod on it :wink: Or another obsolete OS of your choice. :shock: Not very up on this due to certain (banking etc) apps not working on phones with root access. It appears that cyanogenmods successor (LineageOS) doesn't have root access as default. Does this mean that these apps will n...
by mechanicaldope
Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New braking standards
Replies: 7
Views: 1301

Re: New braking standards

Zippy wrote:I was busy learning how to TIG together a Porcelain Mug this morning. :mrgreen:

https://youtu.be/vKWfW-MIRHc
Weirdly, so was I! Great couple of chaps them.
by mechanicaldope
Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: R.I.P. Mike Hall
Replies: 69
Views: 13405

Re: R.I.P. Mike Hall

I honestly can't say that until today I had heard a great amount about Mike. I had seen a few posts from him on STW but nothing which marked him out as different to most other posters. I guess that this was just a sign of how humble this guy was as, from reading all I have about him today, he seems ...
by mechanicaldope
Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2003849

Re: The post man's been ...

ScotRoutes wrote: Taste test soon. Question is; try them at home, or risk doing it while camping and finding they're rubbish? I guess the only fair method is to do it for real....
Have been looking forward to you trying these out for me!