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Price Alert – DeWalt 20V 5.0-Ah Max Batteries are on Sale

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 24, 2022 by Modern SurvivalMay 24, 2022 1

Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend.

Today’s instead of an item of the day I just have a price watch alert for all you DeWalt owners out there like me. Everyone knows the tools are buy once cry once but the real expense is the batteries. And all of us seem to at times need just 1 or 2 more batteries to get though our projects without waiting on a recharge especially when they involve circular saws and angle grinders, man those things drain a battery don’t they.

I tend to buy big on Ah’s due to this preferring 5 – Ah batteries for most things. Today the two pack of DeWalts 20V 5.0-Ah Max Batteries is on sale for 150 vs. 239. It is a huge discount of 89 bucks or 37% off and if you need DeWalt batteries my advice is buy them when on sale. Because DeWalt doesn’t do sales often and when they do they don’t last long. So if like me you are a black and yellow fan, pick up some more power for your tools today at a discount of 37%.

Remember you can always find all of our reviews at TspAz.com

P.S. – As always when I mention DeWalt I include this video below and the following information. I have read tons of bad reviews for DeWalt exist all around “the batteries wont’ charge so I returned it”.

This is due to DeWalt not being clear about how to use their chargers, an installed base of users spent 30 years where they just dropped a battery into a charger. The newer batteries must be “clicked” into place and for some stupid reason (likely ego driven) DeWalt refuses to fix the problem. I have been talking about this a long time and one of my most popular videos barely over 1 minute long, explains it perfectly and has resulted in hundreds of “THANK YOU” comments with almost 400,000 views. Here it is!

This video has been reviewed by several contacts at DeWalt and while they still have not fixed their documentation, I have confirmed customer service reps at DeWalt are now independently advising callers to view it.

I am trying to help you DeWalt!  Stop being bullheaded.

Posted in Amazon Reviews | Tagged amazon item of the day, power tools az | 1 Reply

Outback with Jack – The Survival Podcast – Epi-3099

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 23, 2022 by Jack SpirkoMay 23, 2022 3
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2022/05/epi-3099-obwj-5-23-22.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:08:22 — 29.4MB)

Today we have another episode of  “Outback with Jack”.  These podcasts will be generated though live steam sessions done early early in the morning.  These will have an approximate start time of 0830 -11:30 CST.

These podcasts will are a lot like old school TSPC episodes on a variety of topics, many quite topical from the news and from social media.  Each show will covers a bullet point list of 5-12 topics that I will handle rather rapid fire.

From there we will talk about what ever the live audience comes up with.  These livestreams will then be converted to MP3s and put out in the standard TSPC Podcast feeds under the new series title of “Outback with Jack”

Today we discuss monetizing the truth, lightning nodes, wicking beds, the human diet, the fuel supply, Monkeypox, fully domesticated humans, a free Bitcoin course, the Ministry of Truth dies, building during bloodshed and more.

Todays Subjects Include…

  1. If experts are to be valued again we need to “monetize the truth”
  2. Why asking if running a lightning node is profitable is like asking if running a web server profitable
  3. Rain catchment into a big wicking bed is smart, but I will tell you what is even smarter
  4. If humans are meant to eat meat why are we so good at digesting starches
  5. I told you Blackrock was part of crashing trucking stocks, now I have proof – link
  6. Monkeypox is nothing but fear porn, if you don’t believe me, believe Dr. Robert Malone – link
  7. If you want to know what fully domesticate humans look like, look at Europe, it’s a lost cause
  8. Want to really learn about Bitcoin, Michael Saylor has a bad ass course for you and it’s free – link
  9. The Ministry of Truth didn’t even last as long as CNN+ – link
  10. Why now is the time to build, your life, your business, you wealth, yourself

 

Resources for today’s show

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  • Get the Breez App, Use and Stream Lightning to your Favorite Podcasters
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Outback with Jack – The Survival Podcast – Epi-3098

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jack SpirkoMay 20, 2022 4
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2022/05/epi-3098-obwj-5-20-22.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:45:03 — 24.0MB)

Today we have another episode of  “Outback with Jack”.  These podcasts will be generated though live steam sessions done early early in the morning.  These will have an approximate start time of 0830 -11:30 CST.

These podcasts will are a lot like old school TSPC episodes on a variety of topics, many quite topical from the news and from social media.  Each show will covers a bullet point list of 5-12 topics that I will handle rather rapid fire.

From there we will talk about what ever the live audience comes up with.  These livestreams will then be converted to MP3s and put out in the standard TSPC Podcast feeds under the new series title of “Outback with Jack”

Today we discuss food shortages, the 2022 drought, central bankers using bitcoin, Biden singing away US sovereignty, an amazing story from the real Ukraine/Russia warfront and more.

Todays Subjects Include…

  1. More governments continue to ban food exports while the US has absolutely no plan for dealing with shortages – link
  2. In my view the drought of 2022 is actually far worse than what the official record says – drought monitor map
  3. 44 Nations Central Bankers went to El Salvador and learned to use lightning, then this happened – video link
  4. What no one is saying out loud, in public about the supposed “MonkeyPox” outbreaks – link1 – link2 – link3
  5. More vaccine hype about all kinds of shit, like polio, is coming, all so you can be tracked
  6. What I think is going to happen with Musk’s Twitter, will involve Dorsey sort of like Apple and Jobs, sort of – Dorsey’s Twitter
  7. Why Biden can shove his treaty with the W.H.O. up his old wrinkled ass – link
  8. You won’t believe what this Ukrainian woman says when a journalist asks her about evacuating a war zone, but you should – link to 10 minutes 12 seconds into the video
  9. Kyiv and the US are lying AGAIN about the war in Ukraine, shocking I know – link to video – Patrick Lancaster’s YouTube Channel
  10. The entire line about “UFOs” being real is another psyops head fake – link
  11. The Bolt Card is awesome but it will be just one of 1000s of solutions on Lightning – link – video
  12. Use TipLightning to learn about Lightning for everyone even if you don’t tip me – TipLightning.com

 

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You Got to Check Out Paul Wheaton’s Permaculture Jamboree

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jack SpirkoMay 20, 2022  

I caught up with Paul Wheaton during the Exit and Build Summit last week.  It was an awesome conference, and Paul had everyone in the palm of his hand.  Between sessions, he was telling me about the Permaculture Technology Jamboree he’s hosting this summer.

It’s going to be an epic event! Two weeks of hands-on skill-building.  These are the skills we need to secure our freedom, using simple technologies to make your property more resilient, food and water systems more secure, and homes healthier to live in.

They’ll be covering Rocket Mass Heater technology, which allows you to heat your home, water, and food with a tenth of the wood used in a normal wood stove.  They will also be teaching natural building techniques, from round-wood timber framing, to building exclusively with materials harvested from your own land.

The food-growing systems Paul has build are really amazing!  His systems are designed using earthworks and hugel beds to produce millions of calories annually with little maintenance and nearly no irrigation.  If you want to learn innovative food preservation methods to store nutrient dense calories years into the future with no electricity you really have to get to this event.

There’s a lot more at the event than I have time to cover here, but here’s a few more projects:

  • Build a solar yurt.
  • Build a rocket-stove powered kiln and forge.
  • Build a Rocket Mass Heater core and take it home with you.
  • Gather water from dry lands with a spring terrace.
  • Create a robust apothecary so you can fire big pharma.
  • Grow edible and medicinal mushrooms, and use the mycelium mats to insulate outbuildings.

 

This is a huge event.  Paul Wheaton is the only guy I know who can put an event like this together! Where else can you get this much knowledge in two weeks?  People are only truly free when they know how to do the most important things for themselves.   Reclaim your sovereignty by learning these skills.  Once you have done it with your own hands you will own it forever!

I have been asked if I will be there.  Sadly no.  There is simply no way I an get away on those dates and the truth is I am more than a bit jealous of any of you that can be there.  This event will likely sell out so get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/party-with-paul

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Expert Council Q&A for 5-19-22 – Episode – 3097

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 19, 2022 by Jack SpirkoMay 19, 2022 4
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2022/05/epi-3097-experts.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:18:07 — 17.9MB)

Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on government, war, economics, hammock camping, diet, afib, back up power, bee removal, investing, adapting to change and more.

Make sure if you submit content for an expert council show you do the following….

      1. Email it to me at jack @ thesurvivalpodcast.com
      2. Put TSPC Expert in the subject line
      3. Ask you question and state the expert you have the question for in one coherent sentence
      4. Hit the return key a few times and then give all the details you think are necessary

 

Following that procedure makes it about 100X more likely your question will get though screening and sent on to one of our experts.  All expert council members can be found on the Meet the Expert Council Page.

Join Me Today As I Respond to Your Calls and Discuss…

  • In the Ron Paul Liberty Highlights
    • Why we need to claim liberty vs. let it be called a privlege – Dr. Paul
    • The monetary give away to Ukraine is without precedent – Dan McAdams
    • The Fed Reserve system is really a system of something for nothing – Chris Rossini
  • All about hammock camping – Jessica Mills
  • Thoughts on kidney stones and conventional medical advice and animal protein – Dr. Ken Berry
  • What is afib and what do you need to know about it – Doc Bones
  • The three question grab bag on back up power – Tim “Toolman” Cook
  • Dealing with a bee invasion inside your home – Michale Jordan
  • A financial questions lightning round
  • Some big announcements and the quote of the day – Jack

 

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  • Enjoy Your BACON! The Nitrate/Nitrite Cancer Scare Destroyed!
  • Podcast on Lightning I Mentioned –  Bitcoin Audible #624 – Riding the Lightning Network

 

Links from Jessica’s Segment

  • Jessica’s Hammock Set Up
  • 100 Miles of Winter Hammock Camping
  • Shug Hammock Youtube Channel
  • Ultimate Hammock Camping Book on Amazon

 

Websites of the Expert Council Members

  • Ron Paul’s Liberty Report
  • A Farmish Kind of Life
  • MyBraveBotanicals
  • Tim the Toolman’s YouTube
  • Dr. Berry.com
  • Home Made Wonderlust
  • Affordable DC Generators
  • Hack My Solar
  • MT Knives
  • Living Free in Tennessee
  • A Bee Friendly Company
  • Investable Wealth
  • Permies.com
  • The Simple Life Now
  • GeoffLawton.com
  • DarbySimpson.com
  • Whole Systems Design
  • Doom and Bloom

 

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Active Aqua Submersible Pump – Item of the Day

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 19, 2022 by Modern SurvivalMay 19, 2022 2

Special Notice – These are my favorite small pumps for aqua and hydro systems.  The 550 is the mid range in this line and will do most things the average system needs doing.  They are low draw and have a long life expectancy and today are on sale for 27% off the regular price.  Given so many things in short supply if you have build plans in the coming year you may want to get your pumps now.  They have zero expiration date you know.

Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend.

Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is the Active Aqua Submersible Pump.  Fans of my indoor vertical farm project will recognize the 550 GPH version of this pump.  Since starting that project well over 100 have been purchased by followers and I have to say, I got exactly zero complaints and it was exactly what I expected.

These are not the most expensive pumps, they are also far from the cheapest, but you know how I feel about “cheap” by now right?  I consider the word as it is most often used a true profanity!  Everything I do when it comes to products is about the price to value ratio.  I never buy the most expensive just because it is expensive, I buy the best value I can find for the task at hand.

That is what this pump is.  I also want to say I have zero experience with any version of this pump other than the 550 GPH version which is what I am linking to but you can select other GPH options for it from a tiny 40 GPH model likely suited to fish tanks to a hefty 1100 GPH version.  For my use I have standardized on the 3000GPH Danner Pump for my lager needs.  In fact I have after trying many pump options I have 100% standardized on those two pumps now for everything I do.  Why?  Well, when I use a pump it is part of a system that keeps things alive. Always at least plants usually plants and fish and other critters.  Translation dead pump can equal dead critters sometimes a lot of them and that equals a very bad, very sad day.

So at all times one of each of these pumps sits on a shelf, if one ever does die, since all the fitting are the same swapping the pump takes less time then opening the box and getting it out.  I call it pop and swap!  Now here is the thing, I have had to replace two of the Danners and I don’t really have an issue with that, everything has a life cycle.  In both instances they didn’t die, they just stopped preforming well enough to rely on.  They were both pretty old and used a long time when that happened.

Then there are these little guys by Active Aqua.  They don’t move 3000 gallons an hour like the Danner does, but for the places I use them, they move more water than I need.  My rule with a pump is I buy more flow then I need, I then control flow with valves and I vent extra pressure with secondary valves because more O2 is never a bad thing anyway.  It also keeps the pump from working harder than it has to.  When you throttle a pump with a valve and don’t vent off the excess pressure, you are doing the mechanical equivalent of clogging an artery and making the heart work harder.  We all know how that ends right?

Right now this moment there are six of these little pumps running on my property.  What can I say I have a lot of water features.  Some run continuous and some on a timer.  The one I have owned the longest was purchased in 2014 so it  has been running over 6 years in almost full continuous use for the majority of its life.  Folks that is why I recommend this pump!

The 550 is about 45 bucks average price on Amazon.  Now you can get an el cheapo for about 25, and frankly if you get a year out of it, consider it good, if you get two years buy lottery tickets because you have luck on your side.  So do the math, say I buy three pumps for 25 bucks in 5 years, or I buy one 45 dollar one in 6, which way am I better off economically.  Isn’t there some law of life I teach along the lines of always being frugal and never cheap?  See how that works?

There is more though.  Say it is August, the temps outside are 104 in the shade.  Your pump dies about 5 minutes after you leave for work.  That day things go long, you get home tired at 9PM for whatever reason.  You crack a beer and take a walk to relax.  Something is wrong, there is no sound of moving water in the back yard.  Dead fish float, others surface breathe, you go to work fast but you know by now most of the surface breathers will die too.

You can mitigate this, all my systems have two pumps minimum.  I have back up power as well.  Yet in time, every small pond owner will deal with this.  One way to minimize it is use pumps that don’t die suddenly.  This is why I like the Danners for the big stuff, never had one just kick off and die.  I have yet to ever replace an Active Aqua but my gut is it will degrade in performance before it shits the bed just like the Danners do.

I have another way I mitigate this.  I tend to run pumps in twos, one is usually on a timer, say 15 on and 45 off.  When I build a new system, I tend to take out the oldest pumps and put them in as a timed pump, so they are only being used 6 vs. 24 hours a day.  The new pumps with the longest life expectancy become back ups.

I also tend to after a time, take the oldest pump on the property out even if it is still preforming well.  I then put it on a shelf and replace it with a new one relegating the old pump to spare status.  I figure if a death occurs the older one will easily last long enough until a new one shows us.  Same deal when you replace a fan belt that didn’t break in your truck or a hose.  Don’t toss it, save it, it can serve well as a spare.

Final note, while I would use any of these pumps form Active Aqua and size to my needs 550s will do about anything you need for systems of about 50-800 gallons and they are overkill for most small hydro projects.  I love overkill!  Overkill means I have all I need and more, again I just vent extra pressure using a T fitting and a valve in the sump.  Again I like to have standardized parts.  Half inch and one inch pipe, two standard pumps, etc. it makes back up parts simple to stock. However, the reason I am saying this again is everything I am about to say applies to the 550, I don’t know if it applies to any of others as I have never used anything personally but the 550 version.

The 550s come with a venturi, I have never used it because the fittings that come with it are designed to use with flexible hoses you clamp on with a hose clamp.  I don’t use hoses in my systems I use PVC, again 1/2 and 1 inch for 90% of my applications with some legacy 3/4 mixed in and some larger stuff for returns on large systems.

The 550 pump perfectly accepts a schedule 40 PVC 1/2 inch slip and thread connector.  With that and either 1/2 inch pipe or a 1/2 – 1 inch pvc bushing these pumps work seamlessly with everything I already use, this was of course done by design.   I will also point out if you totally standardized on 1 inch pipe all you’d need is a 1/2 inch thread to 1 inch slip adapter and keep some extras around and you’d be all set.  The only down side to this is 1 inch pipe and fittings cost more money then 1/2 inch.  If you do a lot of projects like I do that adds up, if you only want a few systems the price doesn’t really matter and the convenience of one size is really great.

So for all your mid sized to small scale needs consider the Active Aqua Submersible Pump 550 GPH pump, or any of the other options sized to your needs.  Cleaning and servicing it is a snap and like I said they just last like a marathon runner.  Remember when sizing a pump though lift height (head) matters.  I have used these pumps to push water to the top of my vertical farm, that is about 5 feet and they are still pushing a lot of water.  Data sheet says they top out about 8 feet though, so if your head height is more than 5 feet of lift, I would up size to the 800 or even 1100 gallon model.

If your application is larger or requires more left then say 10 feet, look to the  3000 GPH Danner pumps if and Danner also makes a 2000 GPH model in the same footprint if you don’t need quite that much.  But remember a bit of overkill is fine as long as you design a way to vent the extra pressure and make more 02.

Remember you can always find all of our reviews at TspAz.com

P.S. – Think beyond hydroponics and ponds with this gadget.  Pair it up with rain catchment and a timer and it can do a lot for your irrigation needs.  For instance the 550 will easily push a good spray though 6 hedge sprinkler heads.  I haven’t tried the 1100 GPH version but my gut is it would be pretty damn awesome in this role.

 

 

 

 

Posted in Amazon Reviews | Tagged amazon item of the day, garden az, homesteading az, hydroponics az, permaculture az | 2 Replies

Jacob Johnson from the Rise to Liberty Podcast – Episode – 3096

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 18, 2022 by Jack SpirkoMay 18, 2022  
https://www.survivalpodcast.net/audio/2022/05/epi-3096-liberty-movement.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:44:23 — 23.9MB)

Jacob Johnson is the host of Rise To Liberty podcast, a proud libertarian who chairs his local county affiliate & 2022 libertarian candidate for Utah house of representatives for district 9 in Weber County. Jacob was raised with a love of freedom which was reinforced through his experience as a farmer, construction worker & warehouse worker.

Over the last few years he saw the insatiable hunger for power & control over the individual will never be satisfied. He is working towards spreading the message of free markets, sound money, personal responsibility & advocates for the most important minority of all; the individual. He see’s the damage caused by the state & refuses to accept that things are hopeless.

We have a chance to save our republic but it is dependent upon us standing up now. Now is the time to Rise To Liberty. ~ Jacob Johnson

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  • Jack on MeWe
  • Join Me on Odysee
  • Buy Crypto Safe and Easy on CoinBase
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  • SOE Tactical Gear – Where I get all my cool shirts
  • Get the Exodus Wallet
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Jacob’s Links

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  • https://risetoliberty.com/links
  • https://risetoliberty.store
  • https://risetoliberty.com/youtube
  • https://risetoliberty.com/rumble
  • https://risetoliberty.com/freespeech

 

Sponsors of the Day

  • Start9 Embassy Servers
  • Wealthsteading Podcast

 

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Fiskars 7in Take-Apart Shears – Item of the Day

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 18, 2022 by Modern SurvivalMay 18, 2022 4

Special Note – These are the best value in shears on the market right now and today they are also on sale at 16% off.

Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend.

Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is one of my favorite kitchen tools, kitchen shears.  Here is the issue, my past recommendation was RedYetiWare Shears but they were discontinued, so I now have gone back to my old favorite, Fiskars 7in Take-Apart Shears.  These are great quality shears, excellent steel, very sharp and they hold and edge well.

Once you have a good quality pair of shears the next thing you want to look for is can you take them apart and do they stay together during regular use.  These do that and I am not sure why but so many others that come apart by design also come apart during use.  I mean it really isn’t that hard to make a pair that stays together during use but I guess Chinese chop shops can’t figure it out.

Fiskars makes great quality stuff and always has, while they manufacture some things in China, as many do, they maintain stiff quality controls and offer a lifetime guarantee on these shears.  And at about 15 bucks a pair a set belongs in your kitchen if you don’t already have great shears.

Let’t talk about the take apart feature though and why it is a must have for me.  I use my shears to do things like cut up veggies but I also use them to break down a chicken, these things will take a back bone out of a chicken as though it had a zipper.  So do you want chicken skank on your veggies?  I sure as heck don’t!  And to me the only way to be sure they are fully clean is to be able to take them apart.

These things have a great grade on Fakespot so you know the reviews are real and they get 5 stars with over 600 reviews.  The only complaints that are somewhat legitimate is that the hinge can develop rust.  This is because the screw that holds the hinge is made with carbon steel to reduce wear, so when you wash them put a drop or two of oil on the hinge screw and they will last damn near forever.  Any oil will do, I generally use olive oil because its the one I cook with most often and so its always at hand.

So if you don’t have a set of quality shears in your kitchen pick up a set of Fiskars 7in Take-Apart Shears at around 14 bucks and change with free shipping they are a hell of a deal.

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Wicking Beds for Reliable Food Production – Episode-3095

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 17, 2022 by Jack SpirkoMay 17, 2022 3
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Today we discuss why wicking beds may be the very best solution for a large majority of families looking to grow their own food.  While they do cost more to build in the beginning they give it back in lifetime cost quickly if done correctly.  This is due to reduced labor, increased success and some tips and tricks I will tell you about today.

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  • What exactly is a wicking bed and why do they rock
  • Mixing up the right soil mix for your wicking beds
    • Most organic potting soil will work but is expensive
    • 50-50 native or purchased top soil and compost
      • Lighten this with pearlite or something like expanded shale
      • Mixing in chopped up leaves is also a great idea
      • Cap the last few inches with no pearlite if you use it
      • Do not buy pearlite in tiny bags (it means you hate money)
      • How much?  Trust your instincts on lighteners.  Really TRUST YOURSELF.
  • Different types of wicking beds
    • Large rigid containers
    • Self watering planters (grow buckets, etc)
    • In ground beds (generally done with pond liner)
  • Flow though vs. static wicking beds
  • Keys to good design
    • Use media excluders
    • Separate bottom reservoirs and soil with weed cloth AND a perlite layer
    • Allow for over flow
    • Make over flow levels adjustable and serviceable
    • Generally run you water level a little bit into the soil layer
    • Mulch, mulch and mulch
    • 6-8 inches of water
    • 12-18 inches of soil
    • Use a well draining media – lava rock or sand with drain pipe is best
    • Use scrap pipe, etc in the bottom media
  • Tips and tricks I have learned over the years
    • Use “rice patty method” to get rid of weeds seasonally or every other season
    • If you use a hose pressure will push water out your over flow before it is really full
    • Timers with a once a day run time that over flow to a reservoir are set and forget
    • Use fish and/or BT Dunks/Bits to control mosquitoes
  • Developing and improving fertility
    • Yes you can add nutrients to the water (limited)
    • Compost/mulch should be added frequently
    • My four part fertility program
      • GS Plant Foods Liquid Kelp
      • Garrett Juice
      • Dr. Earth Premium Gold Fertilizer
      • Mycorrhizae Fungal Inoculation – I don’t use this as heavily anymore I explain why in the show
    • Mineral Supliments
      • Bloom City Cal-Mag Growing Supplement
      • Liquinox Iron Zinc Chelated Solution
      • Azomite – Often Best Sourced Locally
      • Green Sand – Also Often Best Sourced Locally
      • Dry Molasses – Also Often Best Sourced Locally
    • Worms – Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm or Worms.com are good sources
  • Final thoughts – It’s more work in the beginning and less work forever – The ROI for a single family garden is not even in question!

 

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The A.M. Leonard Garden Trowel – Item of the Day

The Survival Podcast Posted on May 17, 2022 by Modern SurvivalMay 17, 2022 3

NOTE – I am bringing this item around in spite of the fact that it never sells very well.  I know exactly why it never sells well, it is in many minds “expensive” but I have committed to always recommending the best cost to value ratio, well, this is it.  You can keep buying 12-14 dollar piece of shit trowels and replacing them every year or two.  Or you can buy this and never worry about a tool for this purpose ever again.  The choice is your’s to make.

Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend.

Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is the A.M. Leonard No-Blister Trowel.  This is another item where I am irked a bit to even need to do research and a review on.  You’d think something as basic as a small hand shovel would have endless good options.  This is not a hard thing to build, the basic design of them is hundreds if not thousands of years old.  Yet much like hose nozzles most are absolute total garbage.

I have thrown away tons of trowels over the years.  Three many problems are…

  1. The handle becomes loose and it falls apart of becomes wobbly
  2. The handle uses some shitty plastic or rubber that eventually breaks down into a sticky mess due to the environment or becomes brittle and cracks or gets goo all over your hands, usually combination of all these things.
  3. The shovel itself is cheap and thin and eventually buckles, bends, etc.

 

Some have 2 of the three problems above.  When I thought about this, my first thought was why the hell are they not simply made of one single piece of metal?  I looked and found some made of both stainless and cast aluminum.  Then read reviews, all were CHEAP GARBAGE.  Thin gauged junk metal that eventually buckled or bent.  The photos of them were just sad.

I briefly considered some options by DeWit and I have to say they all look good, but you are back to metal going into a wooden handle.  If you want a good trowel from DeWit try this one.  For some reason my dogs seem to love the idea of eating wooden handles off garden tools.  It is also a point of failure waiting to happen. I was not able to verify if DeWit was full tang and for that reason thought yea, good tool but for something this simple can we do better.  I may in fact buy some other DeWit tools, I really think highly of them, but again for a trowel I was insistent on finding one that was a single piece of forged metal.

Again this is so frustrating when you are like look, I am not cheap if I must spend 50 fricken dollars for a damn hand trowel I will do it!  You feel like shouting, why is everything today made total garbage?  I mean I have even bought top end stuff from like Fiskars and Corona and they are all JUNK, sooner or later the handle materials turn into sticky messes or brittle crap.

Then I remembered A.M. Leonard, they make solid gear always.  Right away I found the A.M. Leonard No-Blister Trowel and was sold.  Thick cast aluminum and an extruded one piece handle cover.  Even if that cover breaks down, who cares the core tool is solid aluminum and thick enough you ain’t gonna be doing anything with a hand trowel to break or bend it.

In fact A.M. Leonard guarantees this tool for life.  I am not sure how it would fail anyway but here is a story for you about this tool.  I wish I could find where I read this review but one person said they had bought a new one since they lost their old one.  Still the same great tool but eventually they found the old one.  It was buried in a compost heap for over two years.  The metal was a bit pitted and the handle a bit faded but it was still just as good functionally.

So check out the A.M. Leonard No-Blister Trowel today.  They have made it exactly the same way since 1959 and unlike many makers since it works great they didn’t change it.

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