Shepherd School - Latest Comments

Re: DIY 2 Cycle to Steam Engine Conversion Project

Roderick Oh — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:30:48 -0000

anyone know where the video is for this is

Re: Build a Sustainable System

David — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:18:39 -0000

I like the BSF idea, been wanting to try it for the chickens, but my generous wife still needs to warm to the idea of me attracting flies on purpose. I also visited your site - NICE system, its way better set up than mine, thanks for visiting my site and leaving the comment...

Re: Build a Sustainable System

Andrea Keene — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:37:32 -0000

Have you looked into black soldier fly larvae for your fish? They can be raised on your kitchen scraps, and will self-harvest into your fishtank as they get big enough.
You could also raise duckweed for them (the fish, not the BSFL). And, of course, feed them the leafy stuff that gets too big.
Notes and disclaimers: I have an aquaponics system that's working well. I'm not yet raising BSFL for mine, though I keep toying with the idea and plan to set it up in my "spare" time (lol). Some people have trouble getting their fish to eat them. Similarly, I'm not yet growing duckweed and some people have trouble getting their fish to eat that also. I *have* given the fish lots of stuff that gets overgrown in the growbeds, and they devour it. Particularly lettuce.
My system, if you're interested: fridaysaquaponics.blogspot.com

Re: Beginning Bees IV Installing Wax Foundation in Frames

Jon Swanson — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:20:25 -0000

Thanks for the hairpin tip. Very useful! Wish you every success in dumping Scott Walker. Wish we could get rid of Snyder over here in Michigan.

Re: How to Make Sugardine Antiseptic

Zapatocaballo — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:38:57 -0000

Including Dr. Sheffield's Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporine) from the Dollar Store, will thicken and strengthen this recipe.

Re: Welcome William Tell into the World

David Nash — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:44:45 -0000

Lets face it, its not adult proof either... But all my good stuff is locked up - just like it was before we knew he was coming...

Re: Welcome William Tell into the World

Christi Eddy — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:38:06 -0000

I am rolling! you are awesome and you should not fear how well you will do raising William. Although Ron's first word after hearing that you guys were expecting were "That house is NOT child proof!" I am proud of you!

Re: Welcome William Tell into the World

Sheila Bumpus Wheat — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:27:49 -0000

David, your words are beautiful and I am sure you will do all you can to help mold Tell into the man he should be.

Re: How to Cut Circles on a Table Saw

shaukat` — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:41:58 -0000

it is formula to cut a square piece of wood into circle.

Re: Aggressive Shooting Stance

David Nash — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:52:53 -0000

You are absolutely right in all things that you said. However, I consciously decided to keep it simple and when I use it my basic classes as an example of a concept, and explain that a basic class is not a tactical class, this prevents questions that are outside the scope of a basic class. and allows me to progress from the simple to the complex after the students grasp the concepts. What this does is reinforce that the fundamentals all have a purpose...

Re: Aggressive Shooting Stance

Grenadier1 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:15:13 -0000

I am assuming that you are using the backward movement to just demonstrate the very valid point that leaning backward makes movement near impossible. That said however, why not avoid showing them a bad example? You should never move backward from an attack unless its your only option. All movement should be to the angles. From 5 to 1 on the right and 7 to 11 on the left. Its better to move toward the attacker to the 11 or 1 o'clock directions. This actually would even more clearly show the problem with leaning backward. Shifting the weight to move the body at lateral angles will be even more difficult than moving backward. Any movement to the 6 oclock angle is risking a fall or even worse backing into that second attacker you didnt see coming up behind you. Even using it as an example risks inadvertently programing it into the student. If you are going to use backward movement make them fall or have them back into another attacker. Backward movement is a natural reaction and many students will need to have it drilled out of them.

Re: Aggressive Shooting Stance

Kevin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:39:08 -0000

Very good advice, Good video, CRAPPY audio! How about checking quality before posting, Redo this on a windless day for decent audio?

Re: Tennessee Baton Law

David Nash — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:20:45 -0000

As I said, I am not a lawyer, so I cannot give legal opinion, but the defense is that you have a card certifying you as trained in the use of a baton, (the intent was for security) - Since, you cannot find a certifcation course in blackjack, I would not try to use this defense. Blackjacks would probably not be considered less lethal due to how they work - with a baton you can use joint locks or strike large muscle groups. A blackjack is for breaking bones and rendering someone unconscious - its harder to control, and I would imagine its use would be considered by the courts to be lethal force. BUT - Thats my two cents as a trainer and NOT my legal opionion.

Re: Tennessee Baton Law

Rick Saxby — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:59:20 -0000

Are BlackJacks considered batons in Tennessee?

Re: DIY Clothes Washer from Plunger

Bowhunter154 — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:49:19 -0000

I converted a five gallon mop bucket with a wringer into the light load clothes washer and wringer. Using a toilet plunger with two one half inch holes drilled near the top to agitate the clothes. The holes keep the soapy water from foaming up too much. The clothes are noticeably cleaner when washed by hand. Works great on items like T-shirts, night gowns, towels, and underwear. Beats twisting and twisting the wet clothes when pressed in the mop wringer a few times to wring out all soapy water and at the final rinse. All that twisting of the wrists could lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrung out water is then used to mop the floors (if soapy) or water the garden (if plain rinse water).

When I have to wash heavy items like blue jeans, I will use the spin cycle on the old and dying electric washer to wring out the final rinse water. Jeans sour quickly if you don't wring them out well. I also add about a cup of white vinegar to my final rinse water to help remove traces of soap and sanitize the clothes (3/4 cup of white vinegar to three gallons of clear final rinse water). Clothes feel softer when the soap is all removed. Towels absorb better when not stiff with dried soap, too.

Wash once and rinse twice. That's how I do it.

Re: Aggressive Shooting Stance

Bill — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:43:32 -0000

Good tip.

Thanks

Re: Aggressive Shooting Stance

Mobius — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:45:58 -0000

Good one
Thanks David.
I suffer from this one myself.
Fred
MOLON LABE

Re: Welcome to Shepherd School

David Nash — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:10:41 -0000

Hey my pleasure, if you have something you want to see let me know...

Re: Welcome to Shepherd School

Twduffy58 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:06:08 -0000

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Re: Medical Manuals (including the Where their is no Doctor series)

David Nash — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:28:06 -0000

Check the download where there is no doctor... I think I have emergency war surgery somewhere on here

Re: Medical Manuals (including the Where their is no Doctor series)

Twduffy58 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:25:20 -0000

Do you have a recommendation on a FM or other source that has suture techniques? Thanks

Re: Why We Shouldn’t always Follow The Rules

David Nash — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:46:23 -0000

I like to say (to anyone I can get to listen) "You cannot legislate common sense"

Re: Why We Shouldn’t always Follow The Rules

Megan Nichols — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:59:31 -0000

I cannot tell you how much I agree. I have a friend who likes to say that laws and rules should be more like guidelines. Now, this statement was for say, police officers who don't use their judgement before arresting someone, they just do what they are told. I don't think the system works efficiently that way. There are too many people and possibilities to live in "absolutes". People are using their judgement less and the orders from others more.

Re: Pressure Canning Beans

David Nash — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:10:25 -0000

Awesome, how did it go?

Re: Pressure Canning Beans

Jomicili110 — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:01:58 -0000

Thanks! Tonight was my first time to can any thing. I watched your video several times. My beans are in my brand new canner as we speak. It is just a Presto from Walmart and not nearly as nice as yours.

I was so nervous, I came back to watch your video again. I kept reading the instruction manual. I did made some mistakes. One, I did not use that little spatuala thing to get rid of the air bubbles. I didn't remember until the beans were in the canner. Two, I put way too much water in my canner. I had to take some out. I did what you said not to do. I put the water in first, and then the jars. I was able to correct that mistake. Getting it started once the lid was on was a little confusing for me. I just wasn't sure and turning it up high was kind of scary for me. It is rocking along now (I should say gently rocking). I am still nervous and worried the whole thing is going to explode.

Oh, and I used your lemon juice suggestion, too.

Your presentation was great. It was clear and easy to understand. You helped me a whole lot. Thank you so much.