Can make either left or right draw, let us know which you prefer and what colour
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Can make either left or right draw, let us know which you prefer and what colour
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Would prefer a light brown if possible and on the left hip for a RH draw.
Been farting around in the shed and made a transit box for my Ghillie kettle.
Just make a cube and cut off a lid. just need some hinges and an over centre catch,
should be well protected now for years to come.
Might add I hate working with timber, I love the look of it but I missed the bus when it comes to making
boxes etc from it lol
Box looks good.
Will try and retain the neutral leather colour otherwise it will be a light brown.
No probs on the left hand carry, will start them today and should have stamps by end of the week
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Here's a few of my torches, one on the top bolts to a rifle, then my new underwater torch,
next is just a bright general purpose torch followed by Mr reliable P7. All have a molle style pouch except the underwater job.
My 6 D cell and 4 D cell and mini Maglites have all been retired, shame as they are an awesome torch, to replace them I have a 55 HID torch
boy is that bright
I have a few of the P5's and they are great.
I did the led conversion on my 5C cell maglite and it rocks.
I have 1 of the lenser taclites under the barrel of my 22 and it is great. No needing a spotlight any more unless in a vehicle
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I LOVE working with timber 3D! It's amazing what can be achieved with it and some of the grains are incredible.... makes great scales! I am biased though, being a chippy by trade.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I love timber the grain etc , should have paid more attention at school lol, some of my antique furniture is over 200 yrs old , but that is patina
Had to retire the 6 cell mag as it was costing way to much to fill with batteries.
Wish the 55watt HID torch was more a spot beam it would be awesome then
@ GKO he's an Ice box I refurbished for Mudski
Nice job on the ice box. I love working with wood as well but dont really have the space to do anything properly, need some property so I can put up some workshop and man caves
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@ 3D, LOVE it! That looks so much better that the original! Top job!
@OD, I am trying to talk the Minister of War in to buying a small block so I can have all of my machines going.... her reply was something akin to the chances of a cold round ball in a very hot place... :0
Thanks GKO I have 5 ice boxes from 1856 to 1930 the 1856 is made from red cedar,
another is made from silky oak and 3 are basic pine. They are filled with either cork chips or wheat husks, Silky oak one serves as a great wine rack, the pine ones serve to house dry dog food and bird seed to keep the mice out. The one pictured will be returned to Mudski to give to his Dad, I have another top loader that is half finished ATM. That will house tools of some description[ green/white number]
Bummer nothing arrived in the post,
I bought 4 of these they are 5watt, might be bright enough for camp lights ,but having a magnified lens it will have a cut off point[no distance]
Thinking 4 mounted in a Jaycar plastic box, as stated will try tonight and see how bright one is. Power wise should be great, but the camp lights I have now are awesome.
@ OD brown is fine ,
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Truck...item3cdf930be3
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Here is the photos of 2 new knives, 1 being a spiderco. plus the Lansky sharpening system. Both knives have come up a treat with only minor sharpening. Very pleased.
Currently modding 1 of my crossdraw sheath templates to now include an open top, standard (upright carry) version.
Should have a finished version with pics by the end of the weekend.
Ended up completing it quicker than I thought
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@Both, do you only sharpen that factory edge on the knife???
I remove that as I don't like the shoulder that small edge offers
I always finish off a new knife to clean up the factory edge
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Here's the front, it had no cork chips inside, the sides were Masonite which I changed to pine boards,
the lower door is completely different and neater IMO, the interior is enamelled steel and in good nic.
The top is ply which I injected with aquahere as it had bubbled. Hindsight which I have plenty of
I would re do the main door in pine boards to match the sides , but I have kept it as was back in 1950
They make great entertainment storage units, wine cellars and CD storage. Pretty happy with this one and hope Mr Mudski feels the same
If you wanted to 3D, you could still laminate a timber veneer over the top of the ply....Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
When I was going to use the pine boards for the main door, I was going router the edge.
but up close it looks ok, After all it was the 50's.
This style is more usefull than the top loader ones IMO
My dual Timber Rattler bowies arrived today, will put pic later.
nice up swept clip point on the bowie, wasn't sure about the Pakka wood handle
I thought it looked like ply wood and very cheap, but very surprised it looks good.
As you can see nice weight to the knife, might use this at camp too.
Looking forward to the pics. Stamps still haven't been delivered, once I get them your sheathes will be finished off
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No rush , now to think of a way to mount my knives in "Manland".
Picked up some awesome white strobe led which I think I'll use while 4x4ing.
to alert chook chasers [motor bike] that I'm coming. the kid around the corner
smashed head on into a 4x4 and has been off work over a year. He also has a
comp spec 4x4. Its either that or brilliant DRLs.
Very nice set. Just picked up 3 more at BCF for less than $100.
A Winchester Bowie, Winchester 2.5" folder and a Gerber BG compact knife that is molle compatible, belt clip and neck lanyard.
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Nice pick up those Winchester bowie have heaps of different styles .
walnut and mahogany see you picked up a finger groove walnut model.
you can get non finger grip and round as well. for the price around $40
you get a fair bit of knife, Oh they also come in a presentation tin well some do.
Might get one but want my Gil Hibben tooth pick first.
The bowie is well balanced and surprisingly light for being a full tang blade and it is around 4mm thick on the spine.
The bowie was $40 the folder was $13 and the compact Gerber was $45
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You did well with the prices,
I would think anything with BG on it would be marked up a bit.
Getting a camel pack for my Bundy and cokes at camp shortely
Hahahaha never thought of using a camelback for bundy's or anything like it
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Its a Threedog thing, been out of the game for too long,
nearly time to start again, [after Op]
Still working on your jailer keys, can only bend steel when fire going outside.
I'm using Reo-bar and boy it that tuff, getting there though
Edit 100 ft of parachute cord arrived, will lash some on my walking sticks
@ OD how do you finish this 7 strand para cord,?
just melt with a lighter ?
You melt with a lighter or a hot knife / flat soldering iron
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That Gerber knife, is that foldable ?? I ordered some skinning and boning knifes the other day off ebay made by Dexter Russell and seen some nice pocket knifes but wasn't sure if i should buy themQuote:
Originally Posted by oncedisturbed
Just get them never have too many knives, you getting the Dex Russell from the NT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alitis007
Next time your over I'll bring out my Bowies especially the Gil Hibben Old west number its 21 inches I think a real horse of a thing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Trustfire...item3f2ed6a745
Found these now I'll buy four and extend two of my new Ultra fire torches with a tail switch, yo happy days
Plus a twist pouch to suit
If you are after a torch try this site , every brand for all prices
http://stores.ebay.com.au/hkequipmen...=p4634.c0.m322
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ultrafire...item33768b6b1a
It is a fixed blade.Quote:
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I messed around making a draw string pouch last night, came out not to bad for a first attempt, just need to make the template larger.
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Need to get some Roo sacks. lol looks good
years ago in Alice I used to make stubbie holders out of bull bags and sold to tourists
got back to Melb and my dog ate it, last one I made was a goat sack stubby holder
only just enough skin to make it properly, You could start making Medieval re-enactment gear
I used some nice soft deer skin that I have. I have been looking at medieval gear to make, great minds think alike :)
I have a roo sack pouch somewhere around the house, mrs hates it lolol
Will look at modding my archery guards to a cuff style template and get some cowboy styled templates as well and then mod them.
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I'll take a picture of my tanned black roo hides for you.
If you want them I'll post them over, no probs
they are about 300mm plus by 600mm average
No probs at all, let me know what I owe you for them.
I forgot I have some nice soft black cow hide that I will use for draw string pouches and anything else I can think of needing supple leather
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Yeah mate they're the ones made with the carbon steel blades, it was hard to decide weather or not to get them or a set of F.Dick ones. I've got a Dexter filleting knife and i'm happy with it but i've been told the german steel on the F.Dick's is better.... Dunno.Quote:
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21"??? Thats massive!! Are you preparing for the zombie apocalypse?? Lol
No dramas mate, its a great looking knife btw!Quote:
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I have the Tactical branded field dressing kit which for a cheap set is pretty good fir skinning etc, may be an option to look at.
The BG knife is only approx 6" in total size which is pretty handy with it's range if movement, no good for boning though.
I will try find a link to dressing kit that has changeable blades and is a lockback knife so it makes it a small size to carry and store. From memory it is made by Elk Ridge.
Still waiting on the stamps etc coming from NSW, post is getting slower and slower.
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Saw those field kits with saw , skinning and boning blade, Elk ridge sounds right.
Put those photocell sensors on my camp lights, now its set and forget, these are the best camp lights
I've used and draw bugger all power which is a plus, I have them mounted about 3.5 mtrs high with a dimmer
Saw those field kits with saw , skinning and boning blade, Elk ridge sounds right.
Put those photocell sensors on my camp lights, now it set and forget, these are the best camp lights
I've used and draw bugger all power which is a plus, I have them mounted about 3.5 mtrs high with a dimmer