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by swilkes
Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Gov of TX issues mask order!?!
Replies: 77
Views: 25213

Re: Gov of TX issues mask order!?!

So is this mask thing policy or law? Is if a felony or a misdemeanor? If it is just policy do I really have to id if I am doing nothing illegal?
by swilkes
Wed Oct 24, 2018 6:21 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Stopping the invasion?
Replies: 59
Views: 17012

Re: Stopping the invasion?

We need to do something, seems like I heard there was another group starting to march from Venezuela.. or Guatemala.
by swilkes
Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: For those who carry a 5” 1911
Replies: 20
Views: 5307

Re: For those who carry a 5” 1911

I carry a 5” KIMBER in a DM BULLARD dual carry iwb around 4-4-:30 area. DM BULLARD 2 mag owb leather holster. Conceals just fine and I am pretty thin.
by swilkes
Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:29 am
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Austin based Yeti quits doing business with NRA
Replies: 121
Views: 38726

Re: Austin based Yeti quits doing business with NRA

I only own a few yeti cups. Only reason we have those is kids got them for us for Christmas.


If your looking for a cooler or tumblers try looking at bison coolers. Texas based company and have had mine for about y-7 years in the back of the work truck and still holding ice 3-5 days
by swilkes
Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:52 pm
Forum: Shooting Ranges
Topic: Non member Indoor range in Dallas?
Replies: 10
Views: 6316

Re: Non member Indoor range in Dallas?

We are heading to Target Masters.


Thanks for all the replies.
by swilkes
Sat Feb 10, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: Shooting Ranges
Topic: Non member Indoor range in Dallas?
Replies: 10
Views: 6316

Non member Indoor range in Dallas?

Heading to Dallas in a bit. Wife has been wanting to go shooting. We have a membership to an out door range here but haven’t been able to go due to weather or work. So since we will be in Dallas I want to take her to shoot her pistol. Is ther a place where we can pay for the day/hour(s) and do a lil...
by swilkes
Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:35 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: My Water Line Burst
Replies: 51
Views: 10599

Re: My Water Line Burst

If they don’t have Cooper slip coupling you can make one with a file. Just file the inside of the copper stop/shoulder and slip it right on.


We normally burry them at 18” that’s the freeze line.
by swilkes
Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: My Water Line Burst
Replies: 51
Views: 10599

Re: My Water Line Burst

If you solder it, remember a few things. 1.) Get a bigger torch than you think you'll need. A TS8000 with MAPP gas Heats the pipe faster and makes it easier to heat everything evenly. 2) the pipe cannot be too clean. You need to use emery cloth and/or a wire brush until the pipe surface is as shiny...
by swilkes
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: My Water Line Burst
Replies: 51
Views: 10599

Re: My Water Line Burst

Previous repair to a gas line (entire line from meter to pipe entering house) was connected with shark bite fittings, four years later one pulled apart, water flooded the line, and gas entered the house before we woke up and called Atmos. Had to redo both ends of line and of course pass pressure in...
by swilkes
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: My Water Line Burst
Replies: 51
Views: 10599

Re: My Water Line Burst

Sweating copper piping: https://www.familyhandyman.com/plumbing/how-to-solder-copper-pipe/view-all/ I learned how to do this when helping a friend build a hunting camp; not hard. not hard on clean Cooper, out in the open. Can be quite picky when it’s been burried for years and in a hole. But not im...
by swilkes
Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: My Water Line Burst
Replies: 51
Views: 10599

Re: My Water Line Burst

Shark bite fitting. And pex A lil expensive but easy to do Two coupling prob 3/4”. A foot of 3/4” pex. All bought from lowes. Cut out broke section and bend pex into place. The longer the pex the easier to bend and connect. Pretty sure shark bites will fit on Cooper, cpvc, and iron pipe as long as ...
by swilkes
Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: My Water Line Burst
Replies: 51
Views: 10599

Re: My Water Line Burst

Shark bite fitting. And pex A lil expensive but easy to do Two coupling prob 3/4”. A fit of 3/4” pex. Cut out broke section and bend pex into place. The longer the pex the easier to bend and connect. Pretty sure shark bites will fit on Cooper, cpvc, and iron pipe as long as it is not to rusted. I kn...
by swilkes
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger
Replies: 53
Views: 13144

Re: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger

In a traffic stop I didn’t think you had to show I’d or answer any questions being a passenger? They didn’t pull over the passenger they pull over the driver.
by swilkes
Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Tool box for an 11 year old.
Replies: 15
Views: 5120

Re: Tool box for an 11 year old.

Box end wenches and socket sets tools for working on bikes and skate boards. I gave mine a set of tools when he starred getting into scootering. Now 14 has his own cordless drill and puts his own stuff together and takes apart.
by swilkes
Fri Nov 17, 2017 4:24 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: In your home with workmen present
Replies: 20
Views: 6372

Re: In your home with workmen present

... So, the question is, when you have service / cleaning / etc. people in your home do you carry? This question isn't for those of you who carry 24/7 even in the bathroom.. This is for those who of you who only carry while out, but normally not inside your home.... ... While in your home deliverin...

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