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DIY How to Make an HD TV Antenna by Fictional Character on Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:17 am
Ok so we decided to see if we could even get any channels where we are at.
We have not had tv service for over a year, but hey what the heck.

First i found a website that is listed below, here are some of my photos.

Starting project, with cuts of wire and a 2 x 4
Wire i cut at 14 inches and the 2 x 4 i used was about 24 inches
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I did not use a Balun i just attached the coax wire and it works fine, I also used a part of old garden hose to insulate the wires. Then mounted to a 14 foot 2 x 4 and stuck up in the air.
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I used a small piece of 1/2" x 1/2" hardware cloth for the reflector. Then mounted my CB Antenna to the top of it and stuck it in the air. We now have a total of about 12 channels and we are out in the middle of no where.
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DIY RAIN CACHE by Fictional Character on Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:15 am
I finally got some pieces to start working on finishing up one of the many projects i have going on.
I got some more barrels like around the beginning of the year or last...


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DIY Machete [Mod] that can be implemented with Knife too by Anonymous on Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:03 am
DIY Machete [Mod] that can be implemented with Knife too

Machete Mods by: engineer for http://www.shtfm.com...

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Truck Part 3 [Box Installed] by Fictional Character on Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:38 am
Ok i asked for peoples opinions on where to mount the box and did not get to many replies so i was not going to mount it but then i had an idea and turned it sideways and seemed to fit OK so i then mounted...

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DIY / How to make kerosene / oil lantern wicks by Fictional Character on Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:09 am
I tried a new recipe to make lantern wicks from paper bags. I used small sandwich bags you can use what ever you like.
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Solar & Electrical tips, usage equations and examples. by Fictional Character on Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:17 pm
Solar & Electrical tips, usage equations and examples by http://www.SHTFM.com

120 volts ac is the normal household...

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Re: DIY RAIN CACHE by Angel on Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:36 pm
awesome!!! glad i thought of this idea. ...... :D

RE: DIY - 1976 J-10 Flat Bed Make over Part 1 by Angel on Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:12 am
I think we need to post the paint pictures, I didn't see them here.

RE: Truck Part 3 [Box Installed] by Fictional Character on Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:26 am
d80bill wrote:Johnny, I think having the box set side ways is better because if you had a trailer hitched up you would have limited access to the boxes. Good work!
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RE: Truck Part 3 [Box Installed] by d80bill on Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:39 pm
Johnny, I think having the box set side ways is better because if you had a trailer hitched up you would have limited access to the boxes. Good work!

RE: DIY / How to make kerosene / oil lantern wicks by Herbalpagan on Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:45 pm
very cool! thank you, I will remember this for when I'm out of wicks. :gs:

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