” CARE AND USE OF HAND TOOLS PLIERS AND SCREWDRIVERS ” 1943 WAR DEPARTMENT TRAINING FILM

Most of this was taught in shop class in high school years ago – that teaching has pretty much gone by the way side – most companies with a dedicated maintenance department had mechanical aptitude testing that you went through to even get to the interview process – companies quit doing that since that isContinue reading “” CARE AND USE OF HAND TOOLS PLIERS AND SCREWDRIVERS ” 1943 WAR DEPARTMENT TRAINING FILM”

Friday Music : Sound Corporation of America (SCA) Store Backgound Music – Let’s Go Shopping

Had a friend that had one of the playback decks and a pile of tape as well as one of the later radio receivers that picked up the FM sub-carrier – neat stuff – “elevator” music from back in the day – so put your feet up and relax – enjoy your Friday – andContinue reading “Friday Music : Sound Corporation of America (SCA) Store Backgound Music – Let’s Go Shopping”

A Shout Out and a Big Thanks to Covert Instruments customer service people!

Among several interests that I pursue is lock picking – it helps you really develop good motor control skills and patience . . . What really got me going was watching The Lock Picking Lawyer’s YouTube videos ( among others ) – actually tried duplicating keys with a small and micro file set – IContinue reading “A Shout Out and a Big Thanks to Covert Instruments customer service people!”

Think Shortwave Radio Is Dead? Try this!

Does the little D-808 perform? Almost unbelievable how well it works – my go to road trip radio “kit” has become simplicity itself – the radio and a Kaito reel up style antenna – and that’s it – I lucked up on a basically new old stock Grundig Yacht Boy 400PE – great performer –Continue reading “Think Shortwave Radio Is Dead? Try this!”