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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
BlueBirdMusic wrote: »BlueBirdMusic wrote: »
A Southern Treat - Butter Beans in a Biscuit
Have not seen this one before and I am from the South?
Not very appetizing too me.....The article was in Southern Living. I have not tried it, but I do like green Lima beans (butter beans).
One of my aunts ate pieces of cantaloupe in biscuits.
My favorite is country ham in biscuits.
Try ripe cantaloupe with vanilla ice cream.
Surprisingly great combo.
machone
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
I Corps in '68 especially the Marines from Hue north to the DMZ were too busy! Being shelled, shelling back and firefights. Nice thought though! 
aprazer402
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Re: Post a picture.....any picture...part deux...
Wasn't sure where to put this. Anyway, just WOW!!!
https://nypost.com/2025/07/29/lifestyle/truck-driver-spent-21-years-creating-a-massive-model-of-new-york-city-out-of-balsa-wood-it-was-quite-the-process/
https://nypost.com/2025/07/29/lifestyle/truck-driver-spent-21-years-creating-a-massive-model-of-new-york-city-out-of-balsa-wood-it-was-quite-the-process/
F1nut
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Re: Snub Way road test
Well I got my MC to go with my SW today and installed it. I had delayed shipping for several weeks as I didn't want it coming in when I was out of town.
I noticed more sound improvement with the MS than I had noticed with the SW. The Bass and midrange seem clearer than before, the music sounded better overall than without the MS. Some of the background sounds sounded clearer and more present than before.
I put the MS in my power conditioner power strip in the first outlet and plugged the SW into the wall outlet the power condition power strip was plugged into.
I be curious to see if it improves more after I've had it for several days. Very glad I bought it.
I noticed more sound improvement with the MS than I had noticed with the SW. The Bass and midrange seem clearer than before, the music sounded better overall than without the MS. Some of the background sounds sounded clearer and more present than before.
I put the MS in my power conditioner power strip in the first outlet and plugged the SW into the wall outlet the power condition power strip was plugged into.
I be curious to see if it improves more after I've had it for several days. Very glad I bought it.
Milito
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Re: Darqueknight/ Ray Smith has passed away
I just saw this. He was a great asset to Club Polk and I always looked forward to his posts. He will be missed by many here and outside this forum I'm sure, RIP.
As one who had prostrate cancer, everyone needs to have an annual checkup so you can catch it in time. I did and I'm cancer free.
As one who had prostrate cancer, everyone needs to have an annual checkup so you can catch it in time. I did and I'm cancer free.
Milito
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Re: Killer deal on high-end knife .....
Just now noticed the thread. Dang, could not believe I missed it. Huge fan of blades from kitchen, camping, to bushcraft.....
I began many years ago with Shun, then added Henckels and Miyabi. I have added about a dozen other Japanese brands to my collection. The blades are all hand forged from families that have been in the business for many generations in Japan.
The one that stands out among all of them is the Takeda AS Gyutuo. The AS stands for Aogamo Super blue steel.
My sharpening setup that I have been using for some years. The bevel range is 7 to 30 degrees or so.
I began many years ago with Shun, then added Henckels and Miyabi. I have added about a dozen other Japanese brands to my collection. The blades are all hand forged from families that have been in the business for many generations in Japan.
The one that stands out among all of them is the Takeda AS Gyutuo. The AS stands for Aogamo Super blue steel.
My sharpening setup that I have been using for some years. The bevel range is 7 to 30 degrees or so.
halen
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Re: Killer deal on high-end knife .....
Global knives seem to be loved and hated equally around the world. Not exactly what I would call high end based on their mono-steel construction and all metal handles, but I came across a set that was priced too low to pass them by. I grabbed this set the other day for a mere $65, and yes, they are genuine.
So far, I like them more than I thought I would. They are perfect geometry for a pinch grip and angle on the Asian Cooks Knife is perfect for my chopping style. They are so much sharper than my 30 year old forged Mundial set (a gift from Dad after college) or the two Tojiro Zen knives that I grabbed on clearance about 10 years ago. Perhaps I'm not the best with a whetstone, but these Globals just glide through everything so far much better than the Tojiro pair.
At some point, I would still like to get a nice hand forged gyuto with Aogami Super or Blue#2 edge steel with a tsuchime finish on the cladding. I've been browsing Chefknivestogo for at least 10 years and every time I make my mind up on something, it sells out, or the price jumps way up. It seems like all their new stuff is coming in priced by at least $50 more than it used to be. Not sure if that's tariffs or inflation, but what used to be $125 is now over $200. That's why I grabbed this set of Global for the time. The old Mondial will be kept around for stuff that needs a tough knife like breaking down poultry. All the fine veggie work will be on the Globals now. The Tojiro petty is perfect for trimming silver skin off meat though. The Tojiro santoku has its place but I suspect it will be relegated to a drawer soon.
The full lineup (not including the bread knife, and a selection of low cost Victorinox paring knives).
A closeup of the new Globals.
So far, I like them more than I thought I would. They are perfect geometry for a pinch grip and angle on the Asian Cooks Knife is perfect for my chopping style. They are so much sharper than my 30 year old forged Mundial set (a gift from Dad after college) or the two Tojiro Zen knives that I grabbed on clearance about 10 years ago. Perhaps I'm not the best with a whetstone, but these Globals just glide through everything so far much better than the Tojiro pair.
At some point, I would still like to get a nice hand forged gyuto with Aogami Super or Blue#2 edge steel with a tsuchime finish on the cladding. I've been browsing Chefknivestogo for at least 10 years and every time I make my mind up on something, it sells out, or the price jumps way up. It seems like all their new stuff is coming in priced by at least $50 more than it used to be. Not sure if that's tariffs or inflation, but what used to be $125 is now over $200. That's why I grabbed this set of Global for the time. The old Mondial will be kept around for stuff that needs a tough knife like breaking down poultry. All the fine veggie work will be on the Globals now. The Tojiro petty is perfect for trimming silver skin off meat though. The Tojiro santoku has its place but I suspect it will be relegated to a drawer soon.
The full lineup (not including the bread knife, and a selection of low cost Victorinox paring knives).
A closeup of the new Globals.
billbillw
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Re: WTB: C7 Powercable
Not sure if you're still needing the PC but if you have an old game console laying around most used/came with C7 cables. You can use that until you find the one you prefer (or until the kids wanna play PlayStation lol).
I'd be interested in your experience you have between the two cables.
I actually have a PS Audio C7 Jewel for my Xbox Series X and I just swapped the WiiM (that was in the room) with the B&W streamer I needed the C7 for so I might switch the PS Audio to the B&W to see.
The WiiM uses USB-C and I have a iFi for it but am working on finishing a linear PSU using a twisted pear centaur kit.
Either way I’m still on the lookout but it’s more of a back burner thing now.
EndersShadow
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Re: My deal of the century!
Just a bunch of DIY ideas.
They sell tube guards for 12AX7/6922 tubes, but they are stacked guards which makes it harder to remove tube without disassembly. Maybe that wouldn't matter to you. It looks like the OEM allows you to get fingers between the standoffs and remove tube without removing top of guard. But the hole spacing may not match your existing holes and you most likely wouldn't want to drill more.
These were on ebay. $21 for the pair with $8 shipping from China. Some sellers sold them individually and even offered Gold ones. Ali Express has them too. I've only ordered once from Ali and it was a good experience.
IF the hole spacing matched, buy one guard for two top pieces and make standoffs from 3/16" aluminum rod cut to length. Drill and tap for screws. I have done that. 12" 3/16" aluminum rod ~ $3. You can polish smooth aluminum to a shiny surface with Mother's Aluminum polish. If surface is rough you can smooth with fine sandpaper before polishing.
Disclaimer, touching polished uncoated (no clear coat) aluminum with your fingers, the oils will cause discoloration if not removed, requiring re-polishing. The Lenco platter I polished is like that so I use rubber gloves when removing it.
IF the hole spacing matched and you didn't mind an industrial look get hex aluminum standoffs in appropriate length. They are available in various lengths. I've purchased 2.5" and 3" long ones for some projects. I've also seen round ones someplace but cannot recall where.
Find an aluminum washer or spacer of appropriate size for top guard. Aluminum is easier to drill than stainless or chrome. IIRC these were 1 & 1/8" diameter, 3/4" ID which would be too small.
The clip in plastic braces for the wife's above ground planters broke so I made some out of aluminum rod. I drilled and tapped the ends for screws. I made nine of them for three planters.
My one Ali Express experience. They had $10 off for new user and I got a pair of these reel to reel retainers for $12 shipped. They are friction slide on type.
They sell tube guards for 12AX7/6922 tubes, but they are stacked guards which makes it harder to remove tube without disassembly. Maybe that wouldn't matter to you. It looks like the OEM allows you to get fingers between the standoffs and remove tube without removing top of guard. But the hole spacing may not match your existing holes and you most likely wouldn't want to drill more.
These were on ebay. $21 for the pair with $8 shipping from China. Some sellers sold them individually and even offered Gold ones. Ali Express has them too. I've only ordered once from Ali and it was a good experience.
IF the hole spacing matched, buy one guard for two top pieces and make standoffs from 3/16" aluminum rod cut to length. Drill and tap for screws. I have done that. 12" 3/16" aluminum rod ~ $3. You can polish smooth aluminum to a shiny surface with Mother's Aluminum polish. If surface is rough you can smooth with fine sandpaper before polishing.
Disclaimer, touching polished uncoated (no clear coat) aluminum with your fingers, the oils will cause discoloration if not removed, requiring re-polishing. The Lenco platter I polished is like that so I use rubber gloves when removing it.
IF the hole spacing matched and you didn't mind an industrial look get hex aluminum standoffs in appropriate length. They are available in various lengths. I've purchased 2.5" and 3" long ones for some projects. I've also seen round ones someplace but cannot recall where.
Find an aluminum washer or spacer of appropriate size for top guard. Aluminum is easier to drill than stainless or chrome. IIRC these were 1 & 1/8" diameter, 3/4" ID which would be too small.
The clip in plastic braces for the wife's above ground planters broke so I made some out of aluminum rod. I drilled and tapped the ends for screws. I made nine of them for three planters.
My one Ali Express experience. They had $10 off for new user and I got a pair of these reel to reel retainers for $12 shipped. They are friction slide on type.
SCompRacer
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