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fishlessman

dbCooper said:

fishlessman said:

looking at cleaning grime and light surface rust off an old pair of verniers. thinking white vinegar to start after the wd40 soak i started with. any ideas, they are 84 inch calipers and worth about 4k to replace so thats out....

@fishlessman - Fluid Film is worth a look.  It won't help much with the grime removal, should be a great help with the surface rust and future protection.

https://www.fluid-film.com/

the two things ive found locally so far is vinegar and citric acid, kinda prefer using the vinegar. theres some other concoction using molasses but that just sounds messy.  going to be interesting just using a 7 foot vernier. i really just need the area around the 60 inch mark readable but will probably clean the entire thing, will look into the fluid film for when its time to put it away. only way for me to calibrate it is with a smaller 50 inch to get the feel down mostly.......never thought i would use this thing

GrateEggspectations

Trimming, seasoning and vac sealing a now 7lb prime packer. 

We’re hosting my son’s birthday on Friday, but the weather looks dicey, as there could be rain. In order to hedge my bets, I thought it best to prep it for sous vide, which if employed would need to start tomorrow night before a three hour stint in the gasser or oven on Friday. 

Whatever the forecast, I won’t be doing an overnight cook, as my Eggs are on the deck. Weather permitting, were I to opt for a purely-Egg cook, I’d need to cook quickly beginning early Friday morning to ensure adequate rest time before slicing and serving. 

Should the weather allow for all options, what say you? Egg all the way, or sous vide (with three hour finish with smoke) regardless?

lousubcap

That's a sweet trimmed out brisket.  I can't comment on using the SV but from all I have read the SV and then on the smoke yields a great result.
However you get there is all that matters.  All will enjoy and it is far down the pecking order of importance compared to your son's party.  
Sounds like a great day regardless of the weather audibles that may arrive.  

GrateEggspectations

lousubcap said:

That's a sweet trimmed out brisket.  I can't comment on using the SV but from all I have read the SV and then on the smoke yields a great result.
However you get there is all that matters.  All will enjoy and it is far down the pecking order of importance compared to your son's party.  
Sounds like a great day regardless of the weather audibles that may arrive.  

Thanks, Frank. 

The attendees consist of neighbours and their parents - none of whom ‘que, so I am lucky that the pressure is not really on (the singular bbq enthusiast, and a skilled one at that, is unable to make it). 

The SV/smoker combo does turn out some really fantastic results. Have done sections of brisket before, but never a packer this way. At first, I wasn’t sure I’d get the full brisket in the bag, but after the trim, it was no sweat. Just lucky that the size is right (and you know that saying about being lucky). 

Leaning towards popping it in the drink tomorrow night before a quick smoke on Friday and a prolonged hold before the party. 

kl8ton

fishlessman said:

dbCooper said:

fishlessman said:

looking at cleaning grime and light surface rust off an old pair of verniers. thinking white vinegar to start after the wd40 soak i started with. any ideas, they are 84 inch calipers and worth about 4k to replace so thats out....

@fishlessman - Fluid Film is worth a look.  It won't help much with the grime removal, should be a great help with the surface rust and future protection.

https://www.fluid-film.com/

the two things ive found locally so far is vinegar and citric acid, kinda prefer using the vinegar. theres some other concoction using molasses but that just sounds messy.  going to be interesting just using a 7 foot vernier. i really just need the area around the 60 inch mark readable but will probably clean the entire thing, will look into the fluid film for when its time to put it away. only way for me to calibrate it is with a smaller 50 inch to get the feel down mostly.......never thought i would use this thing

Corrosion X worked great for me!  I used it to decorode electrical contacts.  

Stormbringer

Enjoying the best steaks we’ve had ever in Canada 🇨🇦 and a lovely Petite Syrah 

Ozzie_Isaac

@Battleborn

poster

fishlessman said:

dbCooper said:

fishlessman said:

looking at cleaning grime and light surface rust off an old pair of verniers. thinking white vinegar to start after the wd40 soak i started with. any ideas, they are 84 inch calipers and worth about 4k to replace so thats out....

@fishlessman - Fluid Film is worth a look.  It won't help much with the grime removal, should be a great help with the surface rust and future protection.

https://www.fluid-film.com/

the two things ive found locally so far is vinegar and citric acid, kinda prefer using the vinegar. theres some other concoction using molasses but that just sounds messy.  going to be interesting just using a 7 foot vernier. i really just need the area around the 60 inch mark readable but will probably clean the entire thing, will look into the fluid film for when its time to put it away. only way for me to calibrate it is with a smaller 50 inch to get the feel down mostly.......never thought i would use this thing

How long are the jaws on this thing? Can 1 person even handle it?

Dobie

Power just went out, no foul weather. Eggs rollin hot, taco Tuesday will not be denied. 

fishlessman

poster said:

fishlessman said:

dbCooper said:

fishlessman said:

looking at cleaning grime and light surface rust off an old pair of verniers. thinking white vinegar to start after the wd40 soak i started with. any ideas, they are 84 inch calipers and worth about 4k to replace so thats out....

@fishlessman - Fluid Film is worth a look.  It won't help much with the grime removal, should be a great help with the surface rust and future protection.

https://www.fluid-film.com/

the two things ive found locally so far is vinegar and citric acid, kinda prefer using the vinegar. theres some other concoction using molasses but that just sounds messy.  going to be interesting just using a 7 foot vernier. i really just need the area around the 60 inch mark readable but will probably clean the entire thing, will look into the fluid film for when its time to put it away. only way for me to calibrate it is with a smaller 50 inch to get the feel down mostly.......never thought i would use this thing

How long are the jaws on this thing? Can 1 person even handle it?

Never used one this size. At least two people and some extra hands. Will get a pic tomorrow. It's old

Hook_emHornsfan_74

Anyone watching the Hitler documentary on Netflix?  It's really interesting and crazy how if just a few things would have happened differently WW2 wouldn't have happened.  It starts with the Nuremburg trials with actual footage and jumps to Hitlers youth.  Really interesting if you are looking for something to watch. 

Battleborn

Stormbringer said:

Enjoying the best steaks we’ve had ever in Canada 🇨🇦 and a lovely Petite Syrah 

Nice. The smallest of Syrah’s. Beautiful pictures. 

Ozzie_Isaac said:

@Battleborn

That is the truth. Every summer I feel like it is time to quit. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Stormbringer said:

Enjoying the best steaks we’ve had ever in Canada 🇨🇦 and a lovely Petite Syrah 

Not sure if the steak or the backdrop is prettier?

Ozzie_Isaac

Rehearsing my conversation with the wife.  I am planning a trip for the fall.

Battleborn

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Rehearsing my conversation with the wife.  I am planning a trip for the fall.

Not a soul in sight. 

JohnInCarolina

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Rehearsing my conversation with the wife.  I am planning a trip for the fall.

Could be an awkward conversation if your wife isn’t a ginger.

Legume

Why is everyone wearing green, is this an eggfest for gingers?

ColbyLang

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Rehearsing my conversation with the wife.  I am planning a trip for the fall.

Somehow, I don’t think you’re a ginger…..but I can’t say I blame ya

Stormbringer

Cooking pork steaks 

Botch

Battleborn said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Rehearsing my conversation with the wife.  I am planning a trip for the fall.

Not a soul  guy in sight. 

FTFY.        ;-D  o===8  

hoosier_egger

Pulled half of a point from the freezer and let it swim. Damn tasty

lousubcap

@ColtsFan - well played to save the point for your personal consumption.  That is a beautiful $$ shot!

dbCooper

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Rehearsing my conversation with the wife.  I am planning a trip for the fall.

@Ozzie_Isaac - I am available during that time if you want a travel partner.  If yes, please provide crib notes from your conversation with wife.

hoosier_egger

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Rehearsing my conversation with the wife.  I am planning a trip for the fall.

That’s a whole different level of crazy. I know, I’m married to one. 

Battleborn

@Ozzie_Isaac funny this came up on my Twitter timeline today. 

SamIAm2

@fishlessman - Evaporust ??

Ozzie_Isaac

Battleborn said:

@Ozzie_Isaac funny this came up on my Twitter timeline today. 

Same slogan as the Bunny Ranch!  Isn’t it nice to have a friend?

poster

fishlessman said:

poster said:

fishlessman said:

dbCooper said:

fishlessman said:

looking at cleaning grime and light surface rust off an old pair of verniers. thinking white vinegar to start after the wd40 soak i started with. any ideas, they are 84 inch calipers and worth about 4k to replace so thats out....

@fishlessman - Fluid Film is worth a look.  It won't help much with the grime removal, should be a great help with the surface rust and future protection.

https://www.fluid-film.com/

the two things ive found locally so far is vinegar and citric acid, kinda prefer using the vinegar. theres some other concoction using molasses but that just sounds messy.  going to be interesting just using a 7 foot vernier. i really just need the area around the 60 inch mark readable but will probably clean the entire thing, will look into the fluid film for when its time to put it away. only way for me to calibrate it is with a smaller 50 inch to get the feel down mostly.......never thought i would use this thing

How long are the jaws on this thing? Can 1 person even handle it?

Never used one this size. At least two people and some extra hands. Will get a pic tomorrow. It's old

any luck?

fishlessman

poster said:

fishlessman said:

poster said:

fishlessman said:

dbCooper said:

fishlessman said:

looking at cleaning grime and light surface rust off an old pair of verniers. thinking white vinegar to start after the wd40 soak i started with. any ideas, they are 84 inch calipers and worth about 4k to replace so thats out....

@fishlessman - Fluid Film is worth a look.  It won't help much with the grime removal, should be a great help with the surface rust and future protection.

https://www.fluid-film.com/

the two things ive found locally so far is vinegar and citric acid, kinda prefer using the vinegar. theres some other concoction using molasses but that just sounds messy.  going to be interesting just using a 7 foot vernier. i really just need the area around the 60 inch mark readable but will probably clean the entire thing, will look into the fluid film for when its time to put it away. only way for me to calibrate it is with a smaller 50 inch to get the feel down mostly.......never thought i would use this thing

How long are the jaws on this thing? Can 1 person even handle it?

Never used one this size. At least two people and some extra hands. Will get a pic tomorrow. It's old

any luck?

its soaking right now, one slide still frozen but think i can tap it loose. most of it cleaned up unusually well. will unwrap the vinegar soaked mummy wrap this afternoon. going to use barkeepers friend on the read area next then a fine stoning in a couple areas that need it. i think its going to work

poster

fishlessman said:

poster said:

fishlessman said:

poster said:

fishlessman said:

dbCooper said:

fishlessman said:

looking at cleaning grime and light surface rust off an old pair of verniers. thinking white vinegar to start after the wd40 soak i started with. any ideas, they are 84 inch calipers and worth about 4k to replace so thats out....

@fishlessman - Fluid Film is worth a look.  It won't help much with the grime removal, should be a great help with the surface rust and future protection.

https://www.fluid-film.com/

the two things ive found locally so far is vinegar and citric acid, kinda prefer using the vinegar. theres some other concoction using molasses but that just sounds messy.  going to be interesting just using a 7 foot vernier. i really just need the area around the 60 inch mark readable but will probably clean the entire thing, will look into the fluid film for when its time to put it away. only way for me to calibrate it is with a smaller 50 inch to get the feel down mostly.......never thought i would use this thing

How long are the jaws on this thing? Can 1 person even handle it?

Never used one this size. At least two people and some extra hands. Will get a pic tomorrow. It's old

any luck?

its soaking right now, one slide still frozen but think i can tap it loose. most of it cleaned up unusually well. will unwrap the vinegar soaked mummy wrap this afternoon. going to use barkeepers friend on the read area next then a fine stoning in a couple areas that need it. i think its going to work

OK, looking forward to seeing a picture of this thing. Are you measuring something round?