Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967

Interstingly, with their old XJ series, Jaguar almost had a perfect solution: a filler on each side! However, in typical British fashion for the time, they kinda missed the mark ~ the twin fillers were actually for twin tanks, one in each rear fender. Not plumbed together; rather, there was a push button on the dash to switch from one to the other. So ya had to fill each separately. Now, pay 'tention there, Nigel! You already switched two days ago and never re-filled the other tank!

I'm wonderin' how those "factory workers" would fare with a blood lead level test...

You might also check the tension on the bolt spring. If it's only happening on one chamber, likely there's some wear on that particular bolt notch; increased spring tension might help. I had a similar issue with revolver years ago; drove me nuts, too. Finally, I just stopped yanking the hammer as hard as I had been and all was good.

Perhaps not as "big," but also impressive....

So, how's this? Should I lose or keep the "MAY THE FORGE BE WITH YOU?" Actually, I was thinking of having a few metal "signs" made, and if/when I get around to it, I'll give one the young lady Scout. And golly gee, never even thought about t-shirts, but I just may look into it! That said - I have never sold anything, and won't. But if something like t-shirts ever came about, it'd be on a cost-only basis... hey, I have to protect my amateur* status! Edit: *(Make that RANK amateur... with emphasis on the "rank") That said, I've hammered out and shared dozens and dozens of feathers, a few dozen "chuck wagon bells," countless steak flippers, barbecue forks, a few crosses made from railroad spikes, miscellaneous trinkets... But no knives. Just an "old man hobby." About as far from my careers as a banker and accountant as I can imagine. (The only thing that kept me sane during those periods was dreaming of being a cowboy and fishing/hunting vacations)

Excellent suggestions, y'all~! And so, with that.... Introducing Ferro Hephaestus Ducksmith...!

So, last Saturday I sponsored a Metalwork/Blacksmith Merit Badge class for a half-dozen Scouts. Fun stuff! Anyway, in their workbook I inserted a copy of my "shop poster," and asked them to name the "ducksmith." There were a bunch of mumbles and puzzled looks, but one kid - a young lady! - smiled, and suggested "Since he's working with iron, how 'bout 'Ferro?'" Whaddaya think? Any other suggestions? And by the way, on this Star Wars Day of 2026, May the Forge Be With YOU!

Naw... I'd just remind 'im "Hey ~ they'll stunt yore growth!" and move on.

Fun stuff, Joe! Terrific find! The first young lady has a Wiki page (and tons of stuff on YouTube)! Uh... "Sauerkraut...?" Sasha Kvashenaya (Alexandra Konstantinovna Kapustina)

Well... when the camera comes on I'm a-gonna be hammin' it up just a mite! At least a hint of a smile, and no chompin' on a wad o' gum. Heck... she could have at least blown a bubble or two!

So after the debacle in Washington today, the President addressed the press. Still in his dining attire. I'm curious... has the lad kinda bulked up a mite, or is he perhaps wearing body armor under that Brioni tuxedo...? Now, no political comments, please ~ this is a "men's fashion" topic!

If that gunsmith gal was any happier lookin' I don't know if I could stand it....

Hardpan, dang near seventy years ago...

Do they still shoot there...? Lordy ~ remembering the last california EOT, chatting with the Judge in front of the Jersey Lilly... listening to Dave Stamey in the big tent... Dangit. I think I got old.