I know you guys take heat for the “boring” videos (maps, comms, macro economics, etc…). I just want to put it on record that I very much appreciate and look forward to both the super secret squirrel stuff, as well as the boring leg work content. Thanks for being the Americans I’d like to think more of us used to be. Stay sovereign. And thanks again.
This is very nice. I'm an exploratory geologist. I use two lexan glass boards cut just a little larger than a 9x12 and drill two holes near the corners for 550 Paracord. I put strips of duct tape to border the plastic and tape one side of both boards to allow to fold like a binder. I might just try adding the pocket to one side.
For maps, a laminator is your friend (hot or cold). There is waterproof paper for laser printers available. Combine the two - lamination seals in the toner so it doesn't transfer once printed, waterproof paper doesn't spread lamination leaks if punctured, and toner doesn't bleed like link does. Recommend buttons over snaps and velcro - no sound when operated. Would also recommend an opaque flap over the cover plastic sheet, no glint reflections, and keeps the plastic pretty for longer. You could put a hard surface in the cover and add triangle flaps on the sides to allow viewing the map under a "hood".
This couldnt be more timely for me, lack of a decent map case is a problem for me and im going to be spending a lot of time in the woods looking at maps soon. Thanks for posting it!
@@crunchybones2528 give me enough time and I can connect the dots between microplastics in tap water and the economic consequences resulting from that. Ill report back.
as a soldier from the 80s, we made map boards out of cardboard, 100 mph tape, and clear acetate. You could make a "map book" that allows you to simply "turn the page" when you approach the edge of the map sheet. Obviously, back then we were not making maps on our desktop and printing them, so this is for published 1:50,000 or 1:250,000 maps issued to us. Add some 550 cord to make a handle and spine, and make it to fit a standard issue map case and you are in business. Small enough to be used mounted or dismounted, and large enough to hold 5 or 6 maps. I even saw some that held the bigger "special maps" (Graf, Hohenfels, etc) in a way that you could see one quarter of the map, or unfold the whole map. Fieldcraft...good to see.
Once you burn the holes in the tabs for the snap fasteners, you could lay them over the lexan sheet and mark the holes with a marker. Then put the snap fasteners in place.
We used clear kitchen contact paper (always did one side). It also allowed for marking up with a grease pencil. Erasable markers where not a good choice any dampness and you lost your makings of MSR's., FEBA, and where they put the class 6 store. The trick is to with a flat area put the map on the sticky end and push out any air pockets as you go. You only get 1 shot to do it right.
Thank you for sharing. I think that I'm going to take your idea & run with it. The only things I believe that I'm going to do differently is slightly different accessory pocket set up, AWA, on the main body... double the backing panel into two (completed) panels & join with a heavier seem, so I can store one or two extra screens in a designated pocket for the extra screens. (Using the two snap straps for holding pocket shut) One of these will have light engravings both to mark catches & camouflage alignments to topo features. The other time will tell what I'll do with it. Thanks again for sharing. Excellent idea & job.
The cheapest picture frames at Walmart etc. use lexan for their "glass." If you have a table saw with a very fine blade you can cut the lexan very easily. You can use bottle bases and a sharpie to mark the corners for cutting those nice round corners on the plastic.
when cutting lexan try using a utility knife blade point. Not from the sharpened side but as a scratch awl from the dull side. It scores it nicely. Deep, matching scores on both sides will allow it to break where you like it. The edge will need to be sanded as it is jagged. Also the saw blade from a skillsaw or table saw can be turned backwards and produces good results as well. This produces a finer edge but has a tendency to melt through the lexan.
@@joshuarumsey2302 If it breaks its not Lexan (polycarbonate), it's Plexiglas (acrylic). Polycarbonate is tough. Its what eyeglass/safety glass lenses are made of for example.
@@instantsiv Plexi is a pain in the ass to work with. thin material like this loves to quickly break when you touch it with a drill bit. Thicker material gets very hot very fast and melts on your drill bit or tap. Plexi also scratches easily so I don't think that's a good option for this project.
I have a suggestion: spray fixative. You can find it at art supply stores. Artists who work in ink, pencil, charcoal, whatever, use spray fixative to keep the work from smearing. It works the same way as polycoat works on stained wood. After printing ot your map, spray it with a thin coat of fixative. Let it dry, spray another thin coat on it. The plastic will allow humidify to collect. Leaving maps in the case when not needed is a bad idea.
This is not boring! It is skill building, which is very important. I place this video right up there with the Secret Squirrel videos. Using a needle and thread, manual or machine, will come in handy if/when a SHTF situation occurs. Be well.
I dont have the sewing machine or the ability to do small detailed work with my hands if anyone ends up producing these for the community, i can promise an order for 4 all in the same size. I'm willing to pay for it, i just don't have the ability to make this product, but its beautifully designed!
I have one of the bigger Sealline cases; seals well, and I haven't noticed it picking up ink, but I only have a bunch of pre-printed maps in there, folded for different areas I'm commonly in. These are nice, though, I'm going to try making a couple.
You could put a velcro hook panel on the back of the case and have a separate nylon belt with velcro loop on one side to create a kneeboard setup. I'm typing this comment from that very setup. Very useful for reading maps while operating aircraft or other vehicles while in a seated position.
I just use an old cell phone and download offline maps for navs/gps. I know, I know, lose phone, lose power.....yeah, and you can lose your paper map, shot, worn out for folds and ink lifting off onto the lexen. No perfect system, but this is pretty cool. Thanks for showing this, just more thing to consider.
I use clear packing tape over both sides of my laser printed maps and leave .2 of tape over the paper edge. The tape works great because it folds really nice, laminated ones are way too stiff for me.
I like to weatherproof my maps with spray Flexseal. Works well for desktop printed inks. Have used it for printed big game tags, downloaded hunting licenses, etc.
My dad used to cover all of his sectionals in clear contact paper so that he could write on them with grease pencils and any annotations pre-contact paper wouldn't bleed off. This was well before fighter pilots started getting ipads. Possibly a solution for those cases when a hard cover isn't desired.
Same, works good for GRG and other non-grid dependent maps. Combine this with acetate layovers and you’re set. The fine tip permanent pens that stay on until you erase them or use sanitizer.
I wish I'd had this when I was an infantry officer. You could store all your reports cards (9 line, SALT, CFF) in there. Best of all, you could quickly mark up the board with graphical guidance and hand off the entire package to your FO or JTAC so you could manage the fight on the ground. This easily beats the large planning map board in my ruck and the crappy map case in my plate carrier, which never maintained map alignment.
Boring? This is the type of video that is practical and actually useful. In fact, I have very recently discovered your channel (no doubt due to RUclips algorithm shadow banning), and found the content excellent. Map making software and intelligence gathering are the skill sets needed for more advanced preparedness. Often overlooked skills because they are not as sexy as the lone wolf ranger fantasy videos predominant on RUclips.
Gallon size Ziploc Freezer bags. Lightweight, inexpensive and multipurpose. Not as tacticool, but on the other hand they'll keep your maps dry. You can also fold them up in many ways to fit various pouches/pockets.
I need a link to that protractor! Also looks like you've customized it a little. Please tell us more. Also, I think I'd like to have a soft fabric to cover the lexan to protect from scratches, but I suppose it's easy enough to make another piece if that happens.
Don't know if it was covered in the comments yet but Ive printed a few maps out on tyvek or rite in the rain paper.....little pricey but the tyvek can go thru the wash machine
I'm thinking of combining these implimentations into a tri-fold design with clear vinyl, that can fold and go into the front pocket of a plate carrier or wherever you may need it. Unfortunately I'm with you, clear vinyl sucks. It either picks stuff up, creases, scratches, gets hazy. I don't know if there's an engineered solution for those issues or not, my search may be hindered by my lack of knowledge of the industry itself. EDIT - Forgot to say: Awesome series with great information delivered short, sharp and concise. Most importantly, a very worthy mission. Thank you!
I made a leather roll up for my BLM maps. It is easy to carry and packs well and keeps the maps safely protected and rolls out and keeps creasing to a minimum.
What were the two programs you use to make your maps? Also, laser printers are the way to go. The image is burned into the paper, and it’s even waterproof, assuming the paper itself survives. And, since you can buy waterproof paper…
What we do here on Argentina is first to "illuminate" the map, using highlighters to mark the coordinates, names or points of interest, to make them stand out in a quick glance. Then cut it in squares of a comfortable size to fold (usually the size of the combat shirt pocket), take some transparent scotch wide tape, and tape the back and then the front of each piece. Finally you join them all back together with some more tape. You end up with a weather safe map, that does not need a map case, fits almost everywhere, you can write directly on top without worries, and erase it just fine.
Quick fix for keeping yourself centered on the map, have one large map that is medium resolution (big area, big details) that covers the entire area you are operating in. Then a smaller copypaper page sized high resolution map for each area within that map. The big one is for long distance stuff and keeping track of position of multiple elements in the battlespace, and the little guys are high resolution topographical maps of the immediate area for land navigation and planning close range troop movements. Take whichever ones you need for the mission in your kit and leave the extras in your ruck.
@@xcyted4now Maybe, maybe, maybe.. US Army Parachute School may be able to give the actual standards. It is compliment on his sartorial skills. He didn't seem to think that he was all that good and I think that he is. I have watched civilian riggers modifying and repairing 'chutes and most had been military riggers. He did comparable.
Super sick video, I want to make one ASAP! I am thinking on a way to maybe have two or three of the fasteners be a silent option... magnets maybe? not sure.
Hi, love the boring content. After making 6+ vids drone/UAS, you could make one on how to build cheap single use ones for broad range of missions as a civilian from consumer electronics. Arduino/pi chips for semi or full automation.
I used to keep Rite in the Rain pages in an old flight crew check list binderr. Left it in a box during a summer and those sleeves pulled the color out of the tan RITR sheets. So don't keep RITR checklists in flight crew binders.
Damn, I will need a sewing machine lol. That is far from boring stuff ;) Question: anything special to look for when selecting a sewing machine for this kind of projects (and not designer clothes)?
Something that might help stop the bleeding (transfer) of the ink to the plastic from your printed maps, is to take some flat or satin matte spray, and give both sides of your map a light spray. Do one side, wait at least 3-4 hours, do the back, wait another 3-4 hours and repeat for at least ome more coat on both sides. Should take care of the bleeding problem
That looks good. Course you can use DRY ERASE MARKERS to make notes and such. Don't use purple. Will stain plexiglass. What you made is good,! But heavy for back packing. Ounces count. But I do like the very first type. Great for rain. You just don't leave your maps on them. But then again, I have not printed out any of my maps. Good segment! Thanks!
For the map's ink sticking, just add wide clear tape on top of the map. For one, it turns the map onto a whiteboard so you can directly scribble on top. And it keeps the map pristine. If you do both sides and slightly overlapping the edges on both sides, you can get a sorta wateresistant map. Its not perfect but it turns a home map into a better product for cheap
What sewing machine is that? I've never succeeded finding a sewing machine strong enough for that many layers without going full industrial? Have you considered selling a few map cases?
I know you guys take heat for the “boring” videos (maps, comms, macro economics, etc…). I just want to put it on record that I very much appreciate and look forward to both the super secret squirrel stuff, as well as the boring leg work content. Thanks for being the Americans I’d like to think more of us used to be. Stay sovereign. And thanks again.
Totally agree
macro economics is "boring" stuff? I must be a weirdo
Moon rocks...
Intel analysis is the most boring occupation in the military.
@@egillskallagrimson5879 you are, but that's ok. We all have our quirks 😆
"boring stuff" is one of the reasons I watch you guys. Keep it up
FYI: Create your own topo maps using "caltopo". Custom scale, overlays, everything...print on your own printer.
Thanks.
I like it.
That's awesome bud. Thank you
Thank you very much buddy! May God bless you!
This is very nice. I'm an exploratory geologist. I use two lexan glass boards cut just a little larger than a 9x12 and drill two holes near the corners for 550 Paracord. I put strips of duct tape to border the plastic and tape one side of both boards to allow to fold like a binder. I might just try adding the pocket to one side.
This was really helpful! I've always struggled with keeping my maps neat. The "boring" videos like this are the ones I always get the most out of.
Great video, thank you.
For a one trip mission, gallon size clear freezer bags work for expediency. As always S2 underground is the best :)
Agree with what everyone else has said - these videos aren't boring, they are skills that no one else provides.
For maps, a laminator is your friend (hot or cold). There is waterproof paper for laser printers available. Combine the two - lamination seals in the toner so it doesn't transfer once printed, waterproof paper doesn't spread lamination leaks if punctured, and toner doesn't bleed like link does.
Recommend buttons over snaps and velcro - no sound when operated. Would also recommend an opaque flap over the cover plastic sheet, no glint reflections, and keeps the plastic pretty for longer. You could put a hard surface in the cover and add triangle flaps on the sides to allow viewing the map under a "hood".
Came at the perfect time. I've been getting a set of maps together for my area and was looking into methods to protect them in my system. Thanks man.
Same for me, fellow Seth
This couldnt be more timely for me, lack of a decent map case is a problem for me and im going to be spending a lot of time in the woods looking at maps soon. Thanks for posting it!
Never worry about the so called "boring stuff"
You could talk about the economic consequences of drinking tap water and I would still listen
absolutely
Interesting subject that I trust he will cover in due time
what are the economic consequences of drinking tap water
@@crunchybones2528 give me enough time and I can connect the dots between microplastics in tap water and the economic consequences resulting from that. Ill report back.
@@crunchybones2528 Near-lobotomization from fluoride, thus decreasing your intelligence and earning potential.
You sir are a man of many talents. A true renaissance man. Thank you.
as a soldier from the 80s, we made map boards out of cardboard, 100 mph tape, and clear acetate. You could make a "map book" that allows you to simply "turn the page" when you approach the edge of the map sheet. Obviously, back then we were not making maps on our desktop and printing them, so this is for published 1:50,000 or 1:250,000 maps issued to us.
Add some 550 cord to make a handle and spine, and make it to fit a standard issue map case and you are in business. Small enough to be used mounted or dismounted, and large enough to hold 5 or 6 maps. I even saw some that held the bigger "special maps" (Graf, Hohenfels, etc) in a way that you could see one quarter of the map, or unfold the whole map.
Fieldcraft...good to see.
Once you burn the holes in the tabs for the snap fasteners, you could lay them over the lexan sheet and mark the holes with a marker. Then put the snap fasteners in place.
Use copper snap fasteners to not interfere with compass. Maybe keep all pens and anything else metal in a different detached pouch? Just some thoughts
If you think this is boring, you're on the wrong channel.
We used clear kitchen contact paper (always did one side). It also allowed for marking up with a grease pencil. Erasable markers where not a good choice any dampness and you lost your makings of MSR's., FEBA, and where they put the class 6 store. The trick is to with a flat area put the map on the sticky end and push out any air pockets as you go. You only get 1 shot to do it right.
Thank you for sharing.
I think that I'm going to take
your idea & run with it.
The only things I believe that I'm
going to do differently is slightly different accessory pocket set up,
AWA, on the main body... double
the backing panel into two
(completed) panels & join with a
heavier seem, so I can store one
or two extra screens in a designated
pocket for the extra screens.
(Using the two snap straps
for holding pocket shut)
One of these will have light
engravings both to mark catches
& camouflage alignments to topo
features.
The other time will tell what I'll do with it.
Thanks again for sharing.
Excellent idea & job.
The cheapest picture frames at Walmart etc. use lexan for their "glass." If you have a table saw with a very fine blade you can cut the lexan very easily. You can use bottle bases and a sharpie to mark the corners for cutting those nice round corners on the plastic.
when cutting lexan try using a utility knife blade point. Not from the sharpened side but as a scratch awl from the dull side. It scores it nicely. Deep, matching scores on both sides will allow it to break where you like it. The edge will need to be sanded as it is jagged. Also the saw blade from a skillsaw or table saw can be turned backwards and produces good results as well. This produces a finer edge but has a tendency to melt through the lexan.
@@joshuarumsey2302 If it breaks its not Lexan (polycarbonate), it's Plexiglas (acrylic). Polycarbonate is tough. Its what eyeglass/safety glass lenses are made of for example.
@@MrBen527 Would the difference matter in this application?
@@instantsiv Yes. Polycarbonate is a much better material for this application.
@@instantsiv
Plexi is a pain in the ass to work with. thin material like this loves to quickly break when you touch it with a drill bit. Thicker material gets very hot very fast and melts on your drill bit or tap. Plexi also scratches easily so I don't think that's a good option for this project.
Would love to see more of these field craft videos.
Only a couple mins in but as a SERE Instructor I always preferred just using clear shelf paper. Works great. Pretty cheap. Lasts a long long time.
I still use that clear contact paper. I also still use 1 gallon zip lock bags.
Nothing is more dangerous than a butterbar with a full map case. A good case, think I might add a couple of velcro straps.
I have a suggestion: spray fixative. You can find it at art supply stores. Artists who work in ink, pencil, charcoal, whatever, use spray fixative to keep the work from smearing. It works the same way as polycoat works on stained wood. After printing ot your map, spray it with a thin coat of fixative. Let it dry, spray another thin coat on it. The plastic will allow humidify to collect. Leaving maps in the case when not needed is a bad idea.
This is not boring! It is skill building, which is very important. I place this video right up there with the Secret Squirrel videos. Using a needle and thread, manual or machine, will come in handy if/when a SHTF situation occurs. Be well.
Can you make a video on how to print a good quality map ? What type of paper, a big printer, etc.
Drafting printer if you can get access to one
Also some details on how to make a murse as well as wig making would be nice.
Theres a video on map making on this channel. It came out a few months ago.
Yes print and/or sign shops have
Large format printers
Lamination
Scrap lexan pieces
This is the most interesting sewing video I've seen since Martha went to prison.
Great video! Battle board has taken plenty of my money too.
Now, how many folks want to take a closer look at the books on S2’s bookshelves???
I was just sketching my own DIY battleboard design the other week. Your version gives me good ideas for modifications. Thanks!
Maps and navigation are my favorite topic!
Thanks for sharing. I learn something new everytime I watch one of your videos. Thanks👍
I dont have the sewing machine or the ability to do small detailed work with my hands
if anyone ends up producing these for the community, i can promise an order for 4 all in the same size. I'm willing to pay for it, i just don't have the ability to make this product, but its beautifully designed!
I’d order a couple at least.
I have one of the bigger Sealline cases; seals well, and I haven't noticed it picking up ink, but I only have a bunch of pre-printed maps in there, folded for different areas I'm commonly in. These are nice, though, I'm going to try making a couple.
You could put a velcro hook panel on the back of the case and have a separate nylon belt with velcro loop on one side to create a kneeboard setup. I'm typing this comment from that very setup. Very useful for reading maps while operating aircraft or other vehicles while in a seated position.
I just use an old cell phone and download offline maps for navs/gps. I know, I know, lose phone, lose power.....yeah, and you can lose your paper map, shot, worn out for folds and ink lifting off onto the lexen. No perfect system, but this is pretty cool. Thanks for showing this, just more thing to consider.
I got a burner with all that on it.
I use clear packing tape over both sides of my laser printed maps and leave .2 of tape over the paper edge.
The tape works great because it folds really nice, laminated ones are way too stiff for me.
I like to weatherproof my maps with spray Flexseal. Works well for desktop printed inks. Have used it for printed big game tags, downloaded hunting licenses, etc.
Any tips/tricks to application?
@@mattfleming86 I spray one side, let it dry and then spray the other side. It really toughens the paper's strength, too.
One coat? Nice. Gonna give it a try. Do they still take markup/layout well or require any weird marking pens?
@@mattfleming86 One coat each side. You can still write on it with a ballpoint or Sharpie.
My dad used to cover all of his sectionals in clear contact paper so that he could write on them with grease pencils and any annotations pre-contact paper wouldn't bleed off. This was well before fighter pilots started getting ipads. Possibly a solution for those cases when a hard cover isn't desired.
When I was active duty we'd take maps of the training area and get them cut and laminated.
The only downside is you get into stacking distances
Same, works good for GRG and other non-grid dependent maps. Combine this with acetate layovers and you’re set. The fine tip permanent pens that stay on until you erase them or use sanitizer.
@@davethrasher4124 yeah but you get used to it just like anything else
I happen to like this type of video!! Awesome job!! Thanks for sharing gave me ideas actually!!
I wish I'd had this when I was an infantry officer. You could store all your reports cards (9 line, SALT, CFF) in there. Best of all, you could quickly mark up the board with graphical guidance and hand off the entire package to your FO or JTAC so you could manage the fight on the ground. This easily beats the large planning map board in my ruck and the crappy map case in my plate carrier, which never maintained map alignment.
Great tip/ diy technique!! Keep up the awesome work friends!
Another great video!! Thank you guys for sharing your wealth of knowledge. You make many of our lives better with each video 👍
I do a lot of off the trail hiking. That last one you had made, when you make yourself a replacement I would like to get my hands on it.
Boring? This is the type of video that is practical and actually useful. In fact, I have very recently discovered your channel (no doubt due to RUclips algorithm shadow banning), and found the content excellent. Map making software and intelligence gathering are the skill sets needed for more advanced preparedness. Often overlooked skills because they are not as sexy as the lone wolf ranger fantasy videos predominant on RUclips.
Gallon size Ziploc Freezer bags. Lightweight, inexpensive and multipurpose.
Not as tacticool, but on the other hand they'll keep your maps dry.
You can also fold them up in many ways to fit various pouches/pockets.
Thank you so much!
Been wanting to make something for this purpose and this video helped me fine tune my idea. This is awesome! 👍
Coincidence? Right the moment I went on your channel I got the message that the new video is out, nice timing sir !
This is the type of content I appreciate the most.
I need a link to that protractor! Also looks like you've customized it a little. Please tell us more. Also, I think I'd like to have a soft fabric to cover the lexan to protect from scratches, but I suppose it's easy enough to make another piece if that happens.
Very cool project, thanks for sharing!
Lexan cuts quite well with woodworking tools, including jigsaws. Also, leave the film on while cutting to reduce scratching.
Don't know if it was covered in the comments yet but Ive printed a few maps out on tyvek or rite in the rain paper.....little pricey but the tyvek can go thru the wash machine
I'm thinking of combining these implimentations into a tri-fold design with clear vinyl, that can fold and go into the front pocket of a plate carrier or wherever you may need it.
Unfortunately I'm with you, clear vinyl sucks. It either picks stuff up, creases, scratches, gets hazy.
I don't know if there's an engineered solution for those issues or not, my search may be hindered by my lack of knowledge of the industry itself.
EDIT - Forgot to say: Awesome series with great information delivered short, sharp and concise. Most importantly, a very worthy mission. Thank you!
I made a leather roll up for my BLM maps. It is easy to carry and packs well and keeps the maps safely protected and rolls out and keeps creasing to a minimum.
I've used one of the old Battle Board Scouts for the last few years. It works good.
What were the two programs you use to make your maps?
Also, laser printers are the way to go. The image is burned into the paper, and it’s even waterproof, assuming the paper itself survives. And, since you can buy waterproof paper…
we need more videos like this, freaking awesome!!!!!!
Odd question, if you're going to be printing a bunch of 8.5x11 sheets anyway, why not laminate them?
probably best way to go.
you cant fold them then
Really nice job!
What we do here on Argentina is first to "illuminate" the map, using highlighters to mark the coordinates, names or points of interest, to make them stand out in a quick glance. Then cut it in squares of a comfortable size to fold (usually the size of the combat shirt pocket), take some transparent scotch wide tape, and tape the back and then the front of each piece. Finally you join them all back together with some more tape. You end up with a weather safe map, that does not need a map case, fits almost everywhere, you can write directly on top without worries, and erase it just fine.
Quick fix for keeping yourself centered on the map, have one large map that is medium resolution (big area, big details) that covers the entire area you are operating in. Then a smaller copypaper page sized high resolution map for each area within that map. The big one is for long distance stuff and keeping track of position of multiple elements in the battlespace, and the little guys are high resolution topographical maps of the immediate area for land navigation and planning close range troop movements. Take whichever ones you need for the mission in your kit and leave the extras in your ruck.
Excellent timing, I just bought a snap kit and lexan a week ago.
Excellent! Maybe not up to rigger standards, but very good and practical. Keep it up.
Well, can you show us what the rigger standards are then if it's better?
@@xcyted4now Maybe, maybe, maybe.. US Army Parachute School may be able to give the actual standards. It is compliment on his sartorial skills. He didn't seem to think that he was all that good and I think that he is. I have watched civilian riggers modifying and repairing 'chutes and most had been military riggers. He did comparable.
This is great thank you for the full tutorial. 👍
Super sick video, I want to make one ASAP! I am thinking on a way to maybe have two or three of the fasteners be a silent option... magnets maybe? not sure.
Aviation snips/ tin snips generally works well on thin Lexan like this.
So cool. Great project and gives me ideas for others.
Hi, love the boring content. After making 6+ vids drone/UAS, you could make one on how to build cheap single use ones for broad range of missions as a civilian from consumer electronics. Arduino/pi chips for semi or full automation.
This is great! Now I want to do some sewing.
I used to keep Rite in the Rain pages in an old flight crew check list binderr. Left it in a box during a summer and those sleeves pulled the color out of the tan RITR sheets.
So don't keep RITR checklists in flight crew binders.
Duly noted
Some very interesting books you have. Book collection reveal when?
check description
I spray all my maps down with boot waterproofing spray. Helped keep my maps usable for much longer periods of time.
Like on just regular printer paper?
You just saved me hundreds thank you so much
Can't tell, you might have it, but a walking foot for your sewing machine can really help with materials that move around on you.
Put the fasteners in the Lexan first. Then put them in the tabs. THEN bend the tabs around and mark them on the cover to sew on.
Damn, I will need a sewing machine lol. That is far from boring stuff ;)
Question: anything special to look for when selecting a sewing machine for this kind of projects (and not designer clothes)?
well dang! Yall ought to open shop! I'd pay for this
you guys are doing great work
Great timing, I just got some custom MGRS maps to teach my kids land nav
Thank you 😊
Something that might help stop the bleeding (transfer) of the ink to the plastic from your printed maps, is to take some flat or satin matte spray, and give both sides of your map a light spray. Do one side, wait at least 3-4 hours, do the back, wait another 3-4 hours and repeat for at least ome more coat on both sides. Should take care of the bleeding problem
That looks good. Course you can use DRY ERASE MARKERS to make notes and such. Don't use purple. Will stain plexiglass.
What you made is good,! But heavy for back packing. Ounces count. But I do like the very first type. Great for rain. You just don't leave your maps on them. But then again, I have not printed out any of my maps.
Good segment! Thanks!
Scotch tape, acetate, grease pencils, fastened to a sheet of plywood, hanged on the wall of the TOC. (M577). That's what I remember.
Love the "how to" videos.
Two pieces of plexiy glass and some metal clips for stacks of paper from staples works wonders. Then again there is mounted vs dismounted
Once again, without surprise, great content !
I love these types of videos!!
That desk is worth at least $10,000.
Weird flex but cool.
Very cool...great tutorial!
What a great video. Thank you.
Thanks for all the great videos
Great sewing 🧵
It would be pretty sweet to add an articulating compass mount to that.
For the map's ink sticking, just add wide clear tape on top of the map. For one, it turns the map onto a whiteboard so you can directly scribble on top. And it keeps the map pristine.
If you do both sides and slightly overlapping the edges on both sides, you can get a sorta wateresistant map. Its not perfect but it turns a home map into a better product for cheap
Like high quality packing tape?
@@flamingdragon3861 like any old clear wide tape
I enjoyed this. Thank you.
I love these videos.
What sewing machine is that? I've never succeeded finding a sewing machine strong enough for that many layers without going full industrial?
Have you considered selling a few map cases?
Looks like a Singer 44xx they retail for around $200 (as of Aug 2022)
i would love to see ol S2 hook us up with pdf versions of these diy things. or a hard copy book? ❤
Solid video. Soldering iron is a slightly better way of making clean holes in webbing and such.
Awsome stuff. Thanks again