Category Archives: Garagineering

The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 2

A standard ATV (“engine between your legs” instead of “two seats side by side”) was the obvious solution for me. But it just wasn’t weird enough to suit my personality. ATVs are everywhere. I like to find the middle of … Continue reading

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The Mr. Bean ATV: Part 1

Like all men, I have a moldering old vehicle in my lawn. I’d dearly love to fix it up and return it to former glories. It’ll probably never happen. Like all wives, Mrs. Curmudgeon complains about the junk her husband … Continue reading

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Anti-Frozen Ball Technology: Follow-Up

I had a series where I rambled about heat sources for hunting. This is either boring as hell or a big fuckin’ deal. Depends on whether you’re sitting under a pine tree in a snowstorm or reading this in a … Continue reading

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Anti-Frozen Ball Technology: Part 4

[This is a followup to parts 1, 2, and 3.] Mr. Heater branded Buddy series products come in two variants. Mr. Heater Buddy is the small one (with a ridiculous name). Mr. Heater Big Buddy is the large one (with … Continue reading

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Firewood Update: Overthinking And Garageneering

No sooner had I crammed cord #4 in my shed (and picked out a few trees to begin cord #5) the weather went ape. It was cold and I started burning wood instead of amassing it. It was still September: … Continue reading

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A Moment Of Grace: Part 3.5

I thought this photo was going to be the last. Fortunately, there was grace.

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Ryostman? Craftoby?

Recently I tried to slink away from the pressures of the world. A moment “off” to retire to my shop and get my grove back. I chose a simple task. When you’ve got a shitstorm in your wake, a thousand … Continue reading

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Old Timey Saw Blade: Part 6: SUCCESS!

For reasons that make perfect sense to me (and probably only to me) I’ve been trying to get a 70 year old (or more!) bucksaw back in working order: As with all things Curmudgeon, it was harder than it looked. … Continue reading

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Old Timey Saw Blade: Part 5

I said I didn’t want to go down the rabbit hole. Yet here I am. I’ve ordered a 30″ bowsaw blade from Amazon (link). It’s not what I wanted but it’s cheap and it’s what I can find. I’m reasonably … Continue reading

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Old Timey Saw Blade: Part 4

I wanted to add that I did a few (mostly informal) lumberjack competitions and they’re great fun. You know how it is. You’re 19, bulletproof, and inclined to whip that saw like you’re out to destroy all who oppose you. … Continue reading

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