What did you do today to prep?

[oremike]

Yeah - something like this:
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Is what I want. But the price is $600, so that is way above my budget

Would something like this work:

1200 lb. Capacity Steel Utility Cart with Removable Sides

Amazing deals on this 1200Lb Capacity Steel Utility Cart at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[sobo]

There's really no knead to worry.

Guess I'll roll with it then...

 

[The Heretic]

Got everything delivered today:

The CVLife scope (seems ok - haven't tested it beyond sitting in my living room)
The stud finder
The welder
The Bulgur wheat (https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/amazon-bulgur-wheat-05-06-per-ounce.480115/#post-3849357)

Yesterday I picked up a threaded barrel with AC comp from an NWFA member here. Tried it with some CCI Blazer ammo. Got one stovepipe. Going to test again later when the weather allows - try with and without the comp. Might have to try a different recoil spring. Seemed like there was less muzzle rise though. I don't think that comp is going to fit in any of my holsters but I have not tried it yet.

Got another threaded barrel coming in the mail from SIGTalk - that will give me three 9mm threaded barrels for my three 226s - now I need to get another for .45 ACP (I already have two) and three for .40 S&W for the three 226s. I think I want one or two for my 224 - one in .40, and maybe a threaded conversion barrel in 9mm.

 

[The Heretic]

Would something like this work:

1200 lb. Capacity Steel Utility Cart with Removable Sides

Amazing deals on this 1200Lb Capacity Steel Utility Cart at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Wheels are too small for hauling it around in the woods.

 

[Ura-Ki]

But I can imagine the pastabilities.

Pho Sure!

 

[Flopsweat]

Pho Sure!

Shellebrate brother!

 

[oremike]

Wheels are too small for hauling it around in the woods.

well there is this then or a deer/game cart:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/polar-utility-cart-1165377?cid=Shopping-Google-Organic_Feed-Product-1165377&srsltid=AfmBOopRj7lEboeT4JcMUAmsbzRLhPGqsbDA3HBoGJp1pdOvcxtpTnYwjNs

 

[CamoDeafie]

Schwinn Trailblazer Double Bike Trailer - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist

Schwinn Trailblazer double bike trailer My kids have grown out of it, but it’s in great shape! Easy to pull! Let me know if you have questions! Delivery available in Vancouver for $20

portland.craigslist.org

Take frame top and fabric off. Drill holes in a 27-55 gallon tote floor, reinforce with 1" tubing from the inside, install to floor frame of trailer with 4+ U bolts and nylock nuts.

@The Heretic

 

[The Heretic]

well there is this then or a deer/game cart:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/polar-utility-cart-1165377?cid=Shopping-Google-Organic_Feed-Product-1165377&srsltid=AfmBOopRj7lEboeT4JcMUAmsbzRLhPGqsbDA3HBoGJp1pdOvcxtpTnYwjNs

Yeah that is closer - but I found something used on CL for $160

That said, I might make one; I was thinking of getting some IBC totes to make a firepump skid. Then it occured to me that one of those totes with the top of the plastic tank would be a good part of a garden cart - if I put an axle and wheels on it, and some handles, then I would have what I want.

 

[CamoDeafie]

Yeah that is closer - but I found something used on CL for $160

That said, I might make one; I was thinking of getting some IBC totes to make a firepump skid. Then it occured to me that one of those totes with the top of the plastic tank would be a good part of a garden cart - if I put an axle and wheels on it, and some handles, then I would have what I want.

Well. Old wheelchair wheels with solid tires and quick release axle stubs

Edit. One of those really sturdy cargo boxes for vehicles may be the ideal guinea pig for this idea, if you can find a way to attach the axles

 

[Bacchus]

Wheels are too small for hauling it around in the woods.

Maybe replace the wheels?

 

[CamoDeafie]

Maybe replace the wheels?

Might be able to jury-rig something with wheelchair quick release axle stubs, if the axle mounts on garden carts are the right diameter. I'll have a look at my mom's two garden carts. I have one of those little folding carts with solid plastic wheels and it's not quite "off-roadable" but good for parks

 

[Bacchus]

Might be able to jury-rig something with wheelchair quick release axle stubs, if the axle mounts on garden carts are the right diameter. I'll have a look at my mom's two garden carts. I have one of those little folding carts with solid plastic wheels and it's not quite "off-roadable" but good for parks

I was specifically addressing the linked Harbor Freight "Utility Cart," since Heretic's only comment on it was that the wheels were too small. $170 and carries 1200 lb. Sides fold down, converts to flatbed.

 

[Bacchus]

I watched the Harbor Freight video on the Utility Cart, and now I'm even more impressed. "Near zero-turn" radius; handle grip can be removed from handle to connect to a lawn tractor; and it has a removable bed liner. The sides can be folded down or removed completely.

It lists dimensions as 48x24 inches, I guess that's just the bed and not including the handle. 13 inch tires.

Trying to convince myself I need one. A month ago I was in HF and I came across one on display, very sturdy looking.

 

[OrPackrat]

Doing some work on a friend's 3-wheeler which these days is my cherriot for cruising the property prepping for the end of days...

First day, extra lighting.

 

[Angie]

We flattened out and cleared the garden area of all the bunchgrass and weeds with the tractor. I also planted sunflowers all along the fence so that I will be able to see them from my office window.

 

[The Heretic]

Got another 9mm threaded barrel for my 226s - that makes three in 9mm.

Now I need two more for my 227s (my Tactical came with one), three more in .40 for the 226s, and one in .40 for my 224 (plus one in 9mm). I wouldn't mind a couple for my 2022/2340, but not sure anybody makes them.

I tested an AC compensator on a 226 over the weekend, and ordered some lighter recoil springs to make it work with non +P ammo (so far it works only with +P).

 

[BlackPowderDad]

I finally bought a bug out bag ( Osprey Kestrel 48L) at sportsman's for only $118 out the door!

 

[Angie]

I finally bought a bug out bag ( Osprey Kestrel 48L) at sportsman's for only $118 out the door!

Those are good bags. We have several Osprey bags that serve different purposes. I have the women's kestrel for traveling. They still do repairs in Cortez, Colorado. We've driven by the headquarters there many times.

 

[BlackPowderDad]

Those are good bags. We have several Osprey bags that serve different purposes. I have the women's kestrel for traveling. They still do repairs in Cortez, Colorado. We've driven by the headquarters there many times.

That's awesome hear! It seemed like a steel, plus I have a long torso and this bag actually fits me properly.