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WWII Watermanship Week: How to Climb Down a Ship’s Ropes and Cargo Nets

Editor’s note: In 1944, the US War Department published FM 21-22, a manual on military watermanship. The manual covers everything a man needs to know to survive at sea, from how to properly abandon a sinking ship to how to stay alive in a lifeboat. This week we’ll be highlighting several of the manual’s sections; the information is both fascinating from a historical standpoint and useful for worst case scenarios. 

WWII Watermanship Week: Surviving Aboard a Life Raft

Editor’s note: In 1944, the US War Department published FM 21-22, a manual on military watermanship. The manual covers everything a man needs to know to survive at sea, from how to properly abandon a sinking ship to how to stay alive in a lifeboat. This week we’ll be highlighting several of the manual’s sections; the information is both fascinating from a historical standpoint and useful for worst case scenarios. 

How to Make a 3-in-1 Plyometric Box

I’m a big fan of plyometric exercises. They’re designed to increase speed, power, and explosiveness and are a great supplement to your regular strength training routine. Many lower-body plyometric exercises utilize a box of some sort that you jump on and off. If you go to a gym, you likely have access to plyo boxes. But if you work out in your garage, getting your hands on a box from one of the many fitness companies out there is going to cost you a pretty penny. An unassembled box from Rogue fitness will cost you $125 plus $20 in shipping. And you still have to put the thing together when it gets to you! Sheesh.

4 Reasons You Should Learn How to Repair Your Own Furniture

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Joshua Klein.

Every man should learn how to repair his furniture. Loose and wobbly chairs, broken stretchers, and dangling veneer fragments are all common sights in the average home. While many leave these items neglected until the problem compounds into something greater, some are bold enough to try to remedy the issue…even if they’re unsure of the best way to do it. While their fortitude is admirable, the resulting quick fix almost always causes bigger long-term problems for the piece. Fortunately, ensuring execution of a sound repair rather than a shortsighted one is often an issue of knowledge, not technical skill. No more than the most basic woodworking skills are required. And so I present this two-part series on repairing your own furniture.

WWII Watermanship Week: How to Protect Yourself Against the Creatures of the Sea

Editor’s note: In 1944, the US War Department published FM 21-22, a manual on military watermanship. The manual covers everything a man needs to know to survive at sea, from how to properly abandon a sinking ship to how to stay alive in a lifeboat. This week we’ll be highlighting several of the manual’s sections; the information is both fascinating from a historical standpoint and useful for worst case scenarios.