Survival devices when there is no electricity.

[Maverick]

Деревенщина.


in Russia there are many videos like killing a chain on a saw.
There is also a video on how to expel condensate from a gas cylinder so that it does not explode. There is also a video on how to saw with a grinder without a protective cover.
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such videos are published in the "Crazy Russians" section..

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Are you talking about a chainsaw? "expel condensate from a gas cylinder so that it does not explode" of the 50+ years of using chainsaws that one problem I haven't ran across nor heard anyone ever having that as a problem. Or are you making a general reference to diesel engines?

 

[Gennadievich]

Are you talking about a chainsaw? "expel condensate from a gas cylinder so that it does not explode" of the 50+ years of using chainsaws that one problem I haven't ran across nor heard anyone ever having that as a problem. Or are you making a general reference to diesel engines?

there is no diesel engine in the chainsaw.
there is a 2-stroke gasoline engine.

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I was talking about the fact that there are "crazy Russians" sectors on the Russian Internet who
- sharpen chains with a file
- remove butane condensate from a gas cylinder, igniting it
- make mash and moonshine in fire extinguishers
- jumping from the roof with umbrellas
- and also jump into the ice hole with fins
- etc..

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here is my chain sharpener.

 

[Gennadievich]

I wonder if you are using these tools?



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Or are you using glass jars with a screw top?

 

[Dani]

I wonder if you are using these tools?
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Or are you using glass jars with a screw top?
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Here we use lids with rings for our glass canning jars. When I watched some Russian videos on canning I recognize your top picture, just don't know what it is called. For us we lay the lid on top of the jar. It has its own gasket built on and then screw the ring on.

 

[Dani]

@Selivan This is a picture of mostly tomato products I canned this year along with some soups at the bottom. Hopefully you can see what I am talking about. Some of the jars still have their rings and some I have taken off.

 

[Gennadievich]

@Selivan This is a picture of mostly tomato products I canned this year along with some soups at the bottom. Hopefully you can see what I am talking about. Some of the jars still have their rings and some I have taken off.View attachment 11022

wow!

You have so many cans rolled up. I like it.
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The lids on your glass jars are unknown to me. I will try to figure it out and then write the answer.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

@Selivan This is a picture of mostly tomato products I canned this year along with some soups at the bottom. Hopefully you can see what I am talking about. Some of the jars still have their rings and some I have taken off.View attachment 11022

Really nice Dani! I have those same shelving units too. They are sturdy enough to withstand the weight.

 

[Dani]

Really nice Dani! I have those same shelving units too. They are sturdy enough to withstand the weight.

Those shelves came out of an automatic shop from a friend of ours. I love them because they can hold so much because of the depth and width.

 

[Dani]

wow!

You have so many cans rolled up. I like it.
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The lids on your glass jars are unknown to me. I will try to figure it out and then write the answer.

I have 5 of these type shelves that line my stockroom and 1 rolling cart that hold all my home canned goods. I try to keep them organized as much as possible 1 holds pickled items along with some dairy, 2 holds tomatoes and soups, 3 holds meats and veggies at the bottom, 4 holds fruits and veggies at the bottom and 5 hold more veggie items.

 

[Gennadievich]

Are you talking about a chainsaw? "expel condensate from a gas cylinder so that it does not explode" of the 50+ years of using chainsaws that one problem I haven't ran across nor heard anyone ever having that as a problem. Or are you making a general reference to diesel engines?

Sir, do you like living in Nature?
I read your messages and I like them, but please don't try to ask me stupid questions.
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I was born in the USSR, grew up in a village, served in the Army, in the taiga, fought in a real War.
I ask you to never try to "catch me on mistakes ..."
You will lose ...
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Are you a survivalist, carpenter, warrior, hunter, tracker?
- I will ask you questions
- you will answer.

- Then you ask me questions
- I will answer

You probably know what is shown in my next photo?
What is That?

 

[Maverick]

*sigh

 

[jayjay1]

Samovar for brewing tea. Firewood or pine cones are used.
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I've got 2 samovars at home, but haven't used them. Might have to get them and start!

 

[Gennadievich]

*sigh

Чаво?

 

[jayjay1]

Wish I could locate a good tea, the stuff they call tea here makes a horrid brew......

Try Billy Tea;

Small fire, pot of boiling water, throw in a few hand fulls of loose tea leaf. Boil 2 mins.
Take the billy ( small pot with U handle, swing backwards in full circle six times, then swing forward in a full circle six times ( it won't splash out so don't worry, as long as you are fairly quick )
Perfect tea ready to consume.

 

[Gennadievich]

*sigh

in my photo
- file (for metal)
- rasp (for wood) -
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Listen to an old Soviet anecdot about how to use "manual tools, but not complicated equipment" ..

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60-80 years ..
The USSR sold a disassembled military helicopter to Africa
The USSR sent Instructions, Drawings, Documentation, and other electronic equipment for the assembly of a helicopter ...
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The Africans have assembled the device ...
- Damn it! It's a tank!
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They dismantled the tank.
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Read the Instruction again, used sophisticated equipment .. then put it back together ..
- Damn it! It's a tank!

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What to do?
The Africans call the Soviet Engineer from the USSR ..
The engineer reads the Instruction and laughs:
- You have not read the small print at the end of the Instruction, where it is written:
"When you assemble the tank, take a file to cut off excess metal and turn it into a helicopter.
Also, take a rasp to remove the jungle ..."

 

[user 4617]

1ugly,
Yes it was a serious question but more of a “get ya thinking” post that there is a difference e between reading and having done it.
There seems to be a lot of experience here as opposed to so many that read a book and think they will rise to the occasion when they need it most. Life don’t work that way.

salting meat... how much salt is needed for a years worth of deer if that’s all the meat ya get? Etc, etc... I was just curious, I have no plans for meat other than opportunity kills and cook it all at once for the community.

 

[Proud Prepper]

Prepare a 14% solution of pickling salt. If you wish to add sugar for flavor, use 11% salt and 3% brown sugar.
Cut lean meat into strips that are about half an inch thick.
Soak them in the brine solution for five minutes. This brine solution can be re-used during the curing process for one day.
Place the soaked strips in a colander and allow to drain.
Suspend the meat strips on a line using either S-shaped hooks made of stiff wire, by tying up one end with twine or by use of metal clips.
Drying takes from 2-3 days in a dry, sunny climate. Ideal drying conditions are at 30% or less relative humidity and with a flow of warm air that stays about the same temperature through the process. Screened cages are recommended to ward off insects.

 

[Joe SA]

1ugly,
Yes it was a serious question but more of a “get ya thinking” post that there is a difference e between reading and having done it.
There seems to be a lot of experience here as opposed to so many that read a book and think they will rise to the occasion when they need it most. Life don’t work that way.

salting meat... how much salt is needed for a years worth of deer if that’s all the meat ya get? Etc, etc... I was just curious, I have no plans for meat other than opportunity kills and cook it all at once for the community.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I built a small solar system on a 4x8 trailer that is easily multi use, a 4 panel supply from harbor freight , 3 solar agm batteries and a 3000 watt inverter. I ended up with about $1000.00 bucks in it but I can run my essentials off of in in a time of need.

Hey AC, how is your solar system doing? Would you buy the same panels and inverter again? Why did you buy a 3000 watt inverter with less watts than that in solar panels? We are currently trying to decide on a system. Much like you, we aren’t looking to run everything, just fridge, deep freezer and LEDs.

 

[Acdoctor]

Yes I would buy the same panels but I have upgraded the inverter to lot larger one that I picked up. i have three AGM batteries and some 12 volt led lighting that work great with the system. It will do the job just fine with a big enough battery bank and panels angled correctly. That’s the biggest problem with a portable solar panel setup is keeping it tuned for max charging ability’s.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Yes I would buy the same panels but I have upgraded the inverter to lot larger one that I picked up. i have three AGM batteries and some 12 volt led lighting that work great with the system. It will do the job just fine with a big enough battery bank and panels angled correctly. That’s the biggest problem with a portable solar panel setup is keeping it tuned for max charging ability’s.

What inverter Did you upgrade to?

 

[Acdoctor]

Aims power 6000 watt from Lowe’s, I bought it second hand but was used twice on a pontoon to run led lights for night fishing. The inverter in pure sine wave, I couldn’t afford it new it’s around $560.00. I got lucky and bought if from a guy selling his lake house on Keowee for $200.00

 

[TexasFreedom]

ACD,

That brand is crap (Aims). If that's all you can afford, then that's it. Just be aware that it is not reliable and can fail at any time. I don't mean to burst your bubble, but just sharing the truth.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

ACD,

That brand is crap (Aims). If that's all you can afford, then that's it. Just be aware that it is not reliable and can fail at any time. I don't mean to burst your bubble, but just sharing the truth.

What type do you recommend Tex? Interestingly, I had seen a YouTube guy say he put his system together with an AIMS and it worked well. His was an inverter charger. Did you go with a sine wave or inverter charger?

Aims power 6000 watt from Lowe’s, I bought it second hand but was used twice on a pontoon to run led lights for night fishing. The inverter in pure sine wave, I couldn’t afford it new it’s around $560.00. I got lucky and bought if from a guy selling his lake house on Keowee for $200.00

Thanks AC! You got a great deal! Saw someone on YouTube used the same kind on his system. It has been working for some years, but can’t remember how many he said.

 

[MNwr786]

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