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I bought a side of thick veg tanned leather and cut belts with a strap cutter set at an inch and a half. Some holes punched with a template and a buckle added to make it functional. Then some dye for color and edge finishing to make it smooth. I have done patterns with stamps and carving.
That will keep my pants and protective equipment in place for 15 to 20 years at least.
I have also found a large piece of black latigo which made great belts.

My family leveled small outbuildings, camps and houses a few times. We used about a dozen jacks (mostly old bottle jacks - well greased) and a few other jacks with a few of us under the house. This was before the laser level era, so a few carpenter levels were used. We numbered the jacks so people inside would call out the jack number and how much for those of us underneath to turn at the numbered location.
Slow and steady process required patience, but we did not do serious damage because we took time. Some existing wall cracks opened and closed as we adjusted things and creaking noises were a concern.
We got pieces of marble and other stone cut-offs from a local grave stone company to use as the permanent shims. They were going to be trashed, so it was nice to repurpose the materials and we thought they served well. (I would bet that countertop companies might also be a decent source for shim material.) We also had some old aluminum sign material which we used stacked for temporary stages - until we got the stone pieces to fit correctly.
Make sure that you study your plumbing and wiring completely before doing anything. We disconnected some water and drain pipes so that we would not damage anything. Wiring came from overhead, but the ground went to...
Go slow and study often.
Get other eyes to look at everything and make comments as you go.
We were far from professionals, but got our jobs done.

Merry Christmas to everyone!

(Even malicious trolls should enjoy the loving relationship offered by our Savior. I pray that they join in the true spirit of the season without seeking to separate the fellowship of believers.)

Spent time yesterday building a big sandbox for a grandkid.
Was a group project and fun.
Far from as bad as a badly manufactured and poorly documented cycle I assembled many years ago.

A few thoughts:
Pay your way. Always.
Why are you spending so much for a coffee?
Did you think that this group would endorse your inclination to short the employee or the shop?

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Now is the time to go get all the LEO who are ignoring ICE detainers.

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I like your answer, but detainers are based upon a toothless interstate agreement on detainers. Until we give it teeth, it is just a suggestion and far from binding.

I went with a Holosun 407kx2 on a handgun.
Shake awake is helpful. Easy battery change. And works well with good battery life.
But you need to decide on the reticle style.
Simple dots are fine for me, but some people prefer others.

Bayou Woodturners
One of these guys might take this on as a custom job. There are some very talented guys in that group and a few production turners.
Otherwise, you might need to order from the internet.

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So I guess not “murder”.

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Murders are necessarily homicides, but some homicides may not be murder.
In this case, you have admitted to irresponsibly maligning a man for heroically rescuing a neighbor in need.
Now fix the title before someone files a lawsuit against you for libel - which you have already admitted doing, but failed to correct.

Hahahahaha.
If you are a white male, bring your own Vaseline when dealing with the EEOC.
Just saying.