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Thread: Game call blanks.
Post: RE: Game call blanks.
Only game calls I've made were turkey pot calls with a glass sound board and a slate striker. Made a few different woods but my pesonal preference was the Walnut. I think they just sounded better but ... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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04-30-2017, 09:00 PM |
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Thread: Walking Stick or Cane
Post: RE: Walking Stick or Cane
That looks great! Spalted Maple really sets it off. I used the rubber tips on mine. They were for my folks and they preferred the grip on them. |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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04-15-2017, 09:19 PM |
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Thread: Something I always wanted to try...
Post: RE: Something I always wanted to try...
Thanks guys. Now I just wish I could repeat it better. Not sure what the problems are but it seems everytime is something different. :uhoh: I dont have much experience with casting so I think it may ... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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04-01-2017, 05:18 PM |
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Thread: Something I always wanted to try...
Post: RE: Something I always wanted to try...
Thanks guys. Yes its a Sierra twist pen. |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-27-2017, 05:32 PM |
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Thread: A simple segmented pen
Post: RE: A simple segmented pen
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-21-2017, 12:40 PM |
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Thread: A simple segmented pen
Post: RE: A simple segmented pen
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-20-2017, 11:01 PM |
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Thread: Something I always wanted to try...
Post: RE: Something I always wanted to try...
It took me a lot of trials before I found an adhesive I liked, and more trials trying to find paint I can use on the tubes that wont react with the poly resin. Still trying to figure out what works be... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-19-2017, 06:20 PM |
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Thread: Where do you turn
Post: RE: Where do you turn
Back in the early '90's I built a 24x24 garage that I intended to split and use half for a shop. That lasted about 5 years and its been a dedicated shop ever since. My work keeps me busy through the f... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-18-2017, 09:06 PM |
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Thread: Something I always wanted to try...
Post: Something I always wanted to try...
Finally got around to trying my hand at casting. Always had a thing for the pheasant feather look. Lots of failures before I finally got this one. Makes me appreciate this first one more. ;)
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-18-2017, 08:57 PM |
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Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens
Arlin Eastman Wrote: (03-11-2017, 02:53 PM)
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Was the link above you posted to be where you got the paper? If not where did you get the paper please.
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Arlin there are a few places you can get i... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-13-2017, 10:04 PM |
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Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens
I had an issue crop up with my latest batch I was working on last night. Normally I have been turning the blank down, sand it up nice and give it 5 or 6 coats of thin CA to make a nice surface for the... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-09-2017, 04:32 PM |
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Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens
Everyone has their own way for applying but this is a pretty good example and is explained well. If you poke around youtube you can find lots of instructive videos on making the decals themselves.
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mranum |
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03-08-2017, 10:46 PM |
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Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens
Water slide decals are the same type of decals used in car /airplane models. There are several kinds of decals paper you can get. I have been using Testors decal paper I pick up at Hobby Lobby. Find a... |
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mranum |
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03-08-2017, 02:37 PM |
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Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens
I made them. The images are from waterslide decals printed from the computer. Did a search for wildlife images, saved them then resized and printed them. Amazingly easy for effect they give. Turn the ... |
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mranum |
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03-07-2017, 10:53 PM |
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Thread: Nice to have nice tools.
Post: RE: Nice to have nice tools.
Nice tools is nice. Doesnt mean they have to be expensive. Average age of the work horse tools in my shop is 40 to 50 years. They built good solid machines back then that last and last. It does seem ... |
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mranum |
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03-07-2017, 01:24 PM |
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Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens
Thanks. So far everyone thats seen them like them. Must be doing something right. |
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03-07-2017, 01:04 PM |
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Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: Sportsman themed pens
Been needing something for the sportsman in the pen department lately. After seeing similar ones done I thought I'd give the waterslide decals a try. Used them before but long ago and not this detaile... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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03-06-2017, 10:28 PM |
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Thread: Had to make some more birdhouses
Post: RE: Had to make some more birdhouses
I've been experimenting on finishes a little. The first one was 2 coats of rattle can lacquer. The next 2, was with lacquer again but this time I applied 4 or 5 coats. Big difference, and here is bett... |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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02-17-2017, 09:15 AM |
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Thread: I am back early
Post: RE: I am back early
Take care and take it easy. |
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mranum |
Woodturning
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02-16-2017, 10:27 PM |
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Thread: Flag case for Burial Flag
Post: RE: Flag case for Burial Flag
Yes! Thank you! I knew his site was named _____Moon but I couldnt find it. I had talked with him about it before I made it, and shared it with him when I was through. |
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mranum |
Woodworking
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02-16-2017, 04:34 PM |