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Posts by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Meta Stop bumping old imported posts with no-change edits

No. The point of this site is to build a resource for future visitors, not to generate interesting questions for people to answer. One of the major selling points of Codidact when considering mov...

posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A How to keep humans from stealing your food from the bear boxes in Yosemite Valley?

Some of the Yosemite Valley parking lots have communal bear boxes as do some of the trailheads because you are not supposed to store your extra food in your vehicle while you backpack. Bears can't...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by .                                                .‭

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Q&A Is there a reason for the seemingly over labeling gear in the UK with "unisex" ?

From this question and it's answers it looks like a lot of gear sold online in UK is label as "unisex" when it wouldn't be in the United State. For some gear like climbing harness labeling a harn...

0 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 2y ago by Monica Cellio‭

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Q&A In the United States, where would I find how a geological feature got its name?

In the US, there are plenty of interestingly named features along with lots of really repetitive ones. If I wanted to find out how a mountain/creek/river got its official name, where would I find ...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Q&A How far apart should scope rings be on a picatinny rail?

I just got a new hunting rifle, scope, and rings. The rifle has a picatinny rail so I am not limited in ring placement the way I would be with some of the other mounting systems. Is there any adva...

0 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Photo Contest 2020 - November - Emptiness

Rules that are always applicable are as follows: One photo per answer, and no more than 5 answers per user per contest. Post only photos taken by yourself/person with you. All entries should i...

3 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Peter Taylor‭

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Q&A How would PLA stand up to cold and wet environments?

I am thinking about making some trekking pole baskets with my 3D printer in PLA, the originals having been worn out a long time ago. PLA has problems with heat, how does it do with cold? They won'...

0 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  edited 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A What difference is removing wolves from the list of animals protected by the Endangered Species Act in the US going to make?

Wolves are going to be removed from the list of animals protected by the Endangered Species Act (pending litigation). They were already delisted in Montana and Idaho and had a hunting season in Wy...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Gear Recommendations Looking for a breathable rain shell?

I am looking for a new rain shell, Must be breathable Lightweight, will have other warm layers on underneath Fairly inexpensive <$50 Attached hood Lightweight Does anybody have recommendations?

0 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A How long after a fire will the majority of the dead trees fall over?

There are several higher altitude forested areas that I go hiking that have burned this summer and I am wondering about how they will be next summer. Dead trees falling on you is always a concern w...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Q&A When are cottontail rabbits most active?

If one were to go looking for cottontail rabbits, what time of day would be the best? I have noticed that it seems like there are more out and about in the afternoon than in the early morning.

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Lundin‭

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Q&A How can I make a STL of a topo map perfectly round?

Here is how I made it much rounder, Load the STL into Tinkercad. Add a ruler to the workspace and choose the option to measure from center. Center your stl and lock it. Add a tube from the right m...

posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A How can I make a STL of a topo map perfectly round?

With theis KML circular generator, and this STL generator it is possible to create round 3D printed maps like this one. However, the KML circle isn't perfectly round and that leeds to the bumps on...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A Is PLA suitable for outdoor gear use in the sun?

I have a 3d printer, and right now I am only using PLA which has a relatively low melting temperature (hot car in the sun or dishwasher would be enough to warp it). I am interested in printing some...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Mark‭

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Photo Contest 2020 - October - Fall Colors

Rules that are always applicable are as follows: One photo per answer, and no more than 5 answers per user per contest. Post only photos taken by yourself/person with you. All entries should inclu...

4 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Monica Cellio‭

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Gear Recommendations Where can I find the data to turn topographical maps into STL files?

There are two free sites I have found. https://touchterrain.geol.iastate.edu/ Easy to use, will cut the box into tiles if you want to do the print in sections, lets you set how big your print bed...

posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A Are there less crinkly emergency space blankets?

Was using a space blanket for warmth over the weekend and found it to be really crinkly, it was really noisy with any movement at all, even just breathing. Are there less noisy/crinkly space blanke...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Gear Recommendations Where can I find the data to turn topographical maps into STL files?

I am looking to 3d print some models of different places, it should be possible to take the same data that is used for making topographical maps and turn that into STL files which I can then 3d pri...

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A What would lead to widely different air quality readings for the same area?

Lately there has been so much wildfire smoke that it was unpleasant if not quite harmful to go outside. I was looking at the weather websites for a forecast to try and predict when it would be bett...

0 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Photo Contest 2020 - September - Flowing water

Rules that are always applicable are as follows: One photo per answer, and no more than 5 answers per user per contest. Post only photos taken by yourself/person with you. All entries should inclu...

2 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Olin Lathrop‭

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Q&A What is the best method for storing a 'pre-mixed baking mix' in a camper for long periods?

Couple of suggestions, Buy the smaller bags of Bisquick so that it can all be used at once with no leftovers and then just leave it in the original packaging. If you are going with the bigger b...

posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Q&A Why would hearing muffs be tested against continuous and not impulse noise?

Looking at a new pair of earmuffs that a NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) or 34 DB. However the fine print says that said rating is for continous noise and not impulse (like gunfire). Why would they be...

2 answers  ·  posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by James Jenkins‭

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Q&A Is it safe to use a slightly rusty butane canister?

So long as it's still holding butane and not deeply pitted you should be fine. I would assume that if it was already cracked through the butane would have already escaped. They don't seem to be rea...

posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Meta What do the 'delete' and 'close' options I see under a question do?

As of right now, nothing. It has been requested that they not show if a person can't use them, but I am not sure where that is on the list of priorities for development.

posted 3y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭

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Photo Contest 2020 - August - Bugs

Rules that are always applicable are as follows: One photo per answer, and no more than 5 answers per user per contest. Post only photos taken by yourself/person with you. All entries should inclu...

5 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by Charlie Brumbaugh‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by Peter Taylor‭