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bmela12
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Baton Rouge |
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| Number of Posts: | 427 |
| Registered on: | 3/3/2009 |
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re: Bottle Jack Seals Help
Posted by bmela12 on 2/20/26 at 6:43 pm to Unobtanium
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Bottle Jack Seals Help
Posted by bmela12 on 2/20/26 at 3:49 pm
I'm cleaning up my grandpa's old bottle jack. The plunger (first pic) seal was completely deteriorated and I'm not completely certain the type of replacement seal I need. I have seen similar plungers with what looks like several o-rings, washers, etc stacked. But I am not sure that is what I am looking for.
Does anyone know what type of seal I am looking for?
Unfortunately, I do not know tonnage capacity, brand, etc.
Plunger specs:
OD 12mm
ID 5.7mm
Does anyone know what type of seal I am looking for?
Unfortunately, I do not know tonnage capacity, brand, etc.
Plunger specs:
OD 12mm
ID 5.7mm
re: New Pecue extension
Posted by bmela12 on 2/19/26 at 5:50 am to UptownJoeBrown
Apparently it's open. The Advocate Article
re: Has anybody done the Camino de Santiago?
Posted by bmela12 on 2/13/26 at 6:31 pm to KingOfTheWorld
No insight on the Camino de Santiago, but very glad to hear you and the daughter are doing great.
re: 1/25-1/26 2026 Major Deep South Winter Storm Thread
Posted by bmela12 on 1/26/26 at 1:12 am to DownSouthCrawfish
Yep, light flurries here in Lafayette. Collecting on my bbq pits in the back.
Giving T-Irvs a try. I like idea of chatting up the guy at the launch. Ashland and west of Lafayette are next on my list.
Is the Ashland Boat Launch the public launch by the Ashland Landfill?
re: Pointe Aux Chene Fishing Advice
Posted by bmela12 on 1/3/26 at 5:08 pm to tigersownall
If you have advice I'll take it. But all I have is a 40hp with a shallow v center console and not a terribly big gas tank. Long runs aren't ideal and I can't outrun weather. I'm not comfortable running across the Vermillion Bay, Terrebonne Bay or something similar. Short runs to brackish and/or saltwater is what I'm after. Everyone I know here in Lafayette all gave me the "ehhhhh...you sure?" when I mention the point.
I liked the idea of PAC simply bc it's where kayakers go for reds. So, common sense told me that there are inherently shorter runs there.
I've fished my whole life...in 20+ footers that belong to someone else (the perfect boats!!!). I want to get to know this boat a bit before I am confident on the longer runs for a 40hp 16 footers.
I'm all ears!
I liked the idea of PAC simply bc it's where kayakers go for reds. So, common sense told me that there are inherently shorter runs there.
I've fished my whole life...in 20+ footers that belong to someone else (the perfect boats!!!). I want to get to know this boat a bit before I am confident on the longer runs for a 40hp 16 footers.
I'm all ears!
Pointe Aux Chene Fishing Advice
Posted by bmela12 on 1/2/26 at 6:49 am
I recently got a 16' Lakesport center console with a 40hp Yamaha 2 stroke. Good little boat! I've grown up operating boats, fishing and being on the water...but this is my first time "in charge". I also overthink things...so here I am ha!
I live in Lafayette and want to take the boat out somewhere easy to fish for redfish. Pointe Aux Chene is where I'm leaning. Shorter runs to spots and possibly more traffic should the Lakesport act up - this would be my first "real" trip in the boat after having it serviced and tinkering with it in the Vermillion by the airport.
I posted a while back on where I could take the boat for reds and Delacroix was the overwhelming favorite, but that is a 3+ hour drive. Pointe Aux Chene is closer and I was thinking that PAC Marina was a good spot to launch.
I hear there are motor restrictions out that way. Where can I look up where that applies and what the restrictions are?
Should I run west or east of PAC Marina?
Any places where I can get reports like fishing and/or current trouble spots (like potential spots to run aground)?
Any advice is appreciated!
I live in Lafayette and want to take the boat out somewhere easy to fish for redfish. Pointe Aux Chene is where I'm leaning. Shorter runs to spots and possibly more traffic should the Lakesport act up - this would be my first "real" trip in the boat after having it serviced and tinkering with it in the Vermillion by the airport.
I posted a while back on where I could take the boat for reds and Delacroix was the overwhelming favorite, but that is a 3+ hour drive. Pointe Aux Chene is closer and I was thinking that PAC Marina was a good spot to launch.
I hear there are motor restrictions out that way. Where can I look up where that applies and what the restrictions are?
Should I run west or east of PAC Marina?
Any places where I can get reports like fishing and/or current trouble spots (like potential spots to run aground)?
Any advice is appreciated!
I feel you on not wanting another cooking apparatus on the patio. I have 3 sitting out back now! I bought a flat top for my grill from Steelmade. My built-In pit was not on their list, so I had a custom sized one made. We use it a ton. Comes off easy and stores in a sleeve, out of the way. Their customer service was great.
They even make them for your stovetop inside.
Steelmade Website
They even make them for your stovetop inside.
Steelmade Website
Thank you!
re: Tile Guy in Lafayette
Posted by bmela12 on 11/25/25 at 4:41 pm to prestigeworldwide
Thanks!
Tile Guy in Lafayette
Posted by bmela12 on 11/24/25 at 7:31 pm
Does anyone have a recommendation for a tile guy in Lafayette?
I have a shower that needs some work.
I have a shower that needs some work.
re: R&V Works-Like Fryer Question
Posted by bmela12 on 11/15/25 at 10:55 am to Professor Dawghair
Based on what you are saying, the 2.5 is likely the better choice. But it would have been nice to buy the 4 and be able to use it like the 2.5 when needed.
Thanks!
Thanks!
R&V Works-Like Fryer Question
Posted by bmela12 on 11/15/25 at 10:47 am
What is the minimum amount of oil needed to fry in a R&V Works-like fryer. For example, if it is a 4 gallon fryer, do I need a minimum of 4 gallons of oil to cover the dropped baskets?
I ask because I love the construction and operation of those type fryers and would like to own just one fryer for small and large cooks. However, do I need to bust out 4 gallons no matter how much I am frying?
I ask because I love the construction and operation of those type fryers and would like to own just one fryer for small and large cooks. However, do I need to bust out 4 gallons no matter how much I am frying?
re: Buy once cry once: High quality items you spent decent money on that are worth it
Posted by bmela12 on 11/14/25 at 6:26 am to weagle1999
I've been on quite the tool swap kick. Researching quality and replacing China. For example, channellock pliers, estwing hammers, milwaukee USA-made commercial power tools, etc.
re: Halloween In Manhattan w/4 yr old
Posted by bmela12 on 10/31/25 at 3:07 pm to LaLadyinTx
Good stuff! We just landed. I believe we're off of 82nd. I will report back!
re: Halloween In Manhattan w/4 yr old
Posted by bmela12 on 10/20/25 at 11:19 am to TheChosenOne
Good info, thank you!!
Halloween In Manhattan w/4 yr old
Posted by bmela12 on 10/17/25 at 4:21 pm
Does anyone have experience and/or advice for a Halloween experience in the Upper East Side of Manhattan? My wife (no pics) and 4 yr old are going for Halloween weekend.
NYC DOT has a map of the trick or treat streets, but I'd appreciate any shared experiences and advice.
We're flying in 10/31 and unfortunately Trick or Treat events in Central Park are 10/30.
NYC DOT has a map of the trick or treat streets, but I'd appreciate any shared experiences and advice.
We're flying in 10/31 and unfortunately Trick or Treat events in Central Park are 10/30.
re: OTC Sleep Medication
Posted by bmela12 on 10/17/25 at 5:23 am to Old Man and a Porch
Crescent 5mg THC seltzer is what I was told.
re: Cancer vaccine breakthrough
Posted by bmela12 on 10/10/25 at 12:11 pm to Turnblad85
You do realize it's not one guy working on cures to stuff with a to-do list, right?
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