Category Archives: DIYer Skills

Hands on DIYer off Grid Power, Dave Clough, Joseph OR

Posted on July 9, 2012 by George B.

Joseph Oregon is one of those Towns where it pays to be handy. It’s not so easy to find that high paying job in paradise, but who needs the big money?  The natural beauty of the Area  attracts tourists, but like most small towns at … Continue reading →

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Cascade Mountains, DIY Small Solar

Posted on July 2, 2012 by George B.

Why we considered Solar for our off grid place in the Central Cascades.         In the back ground is the power house, to the right, the Listerpowered pump house.    It was a good many years ago … Continue reading →

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Agenda21

Posted on June 19, 2012 by George B.

If you have never met a Lesbian you liked…. you may not be able to say that after watching this video..  

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Washington State Residents Wake to Higher Liquior Prices, DIYer Musings..

Posted on June 11, 2012 by George B.

Not long ago, we citizens voted to take liquor sales away from the State, a good IDEA? Maybe, but according to a friend of mine that buys half gallons of something, the total price in California for his favorite is … Continue reading →

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Predicting Epic Failures at Alamosa, another Green boondoggle

Posted on June 9, 2012 by George B.

Got no time to red the whole article? then skip to the blue print! Continue reading →

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DIYers love to study gear failures, and here is a great study!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by George B.

Background Many of us have studied the Indian Clones, (Listeriods) and we know that almost all of the failures are related to poor workmanship. Most all failures can be traced to errors in cutting the gears, wrong materials used, inaccurate locations for … Continue reading →

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DIYer Champagne, A secret to making it.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by George B.

No doubt you’ll  be wondering why I took the time to post this, but as we watch our Government refuse to cut spending, we know we’ll be the ones doing it as our dollar grows more worthless, and do expect … Continue reading →

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Email of the day, Ozzie Greg asks about stock fuel tanks on Lister Clones.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by George B.

Name  Greg F. Subject: Fuel tank Message: Hi George, Thank you for your informative CD. One thing I notice a common thread on is the poor quality of the Indian fuel tanks as supplied with their “CS Listeroids” Who makes … Continue reading →

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Todays Email, How to wire a Generator Head for RV use.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by George B.

  You’ll notice I didn’t put up an April Fools Joke on April 1, sorry, I wasn’t thinking, but the article I put up about the EV1.org page is an everyday joke, read that.     So it’s April 2nd, and my Grandson … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the GM90 Design, and other realities.

Posted on March 27, 2012 by George B.

If you read Sunday’s post, you might know a little more about the design.. are we finished reflecting on Noel’s experience? Do we know what temperature he operates the engine? does he use bleed water, does he use a thermostat? I’m still trying … Continue reading →

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