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  0 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 ...
mranum Woodturning 15 8,754 04-30-2017, 09:00 PM
  0 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.
mranum Woodturning 28 20,702 04-15-2017, 09:19 PM
  0 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 ...
mranum Woodturning 14 7,128 04-01-2017, 05:18 PM
  0 Thread: Something I always wanted to try...
Post: RE: Something I always wanted to try...

Thanks guys. Yes its a Sierra twist pen.
mranum Woodturning 14 7,128 03-27-2017, 05:32 PM
  0 Thread: A simple segmented pen
Post: RE: A simple segmented pen

I love that look.  :cool:
mranum Woodturning 10 7,494 03-21-2017, 12:40 PM
  0 Thread: A simple segmented pen
Post: RE: A simple segmented pen

:cool:  Sleek looking.
mranum Woodturning 10 7,494 03-20-2017, 11:01 PM
  0 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...
mranum Woodturning 14 7,128 03-19-2017, 06:20 PM
  0 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...
mranum Woodturning 18 10,669 03-18-2017, 09:06 PM
  0 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.  ;) http...
mranum Woodturning 14 7,128 03-18-2017, 08:57 PM
  0 Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (03-11-2017, 02:53 PM) -- Was the link above you posted to be where you got the paper?  If not where did you get the paper please. -- Arlin there are a few places you can get i...
mranum Woodturning 18 10,654 03-13-2017, 10:04 PM
  0 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...
mranum Woodturning 18 10,654 03-09-2017, 04:32 PM
  0 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. ...
mranum Woodturning 18 10,654 03-08-2017, 10:46 PM
  0 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...
mranum Woodturning 18 10,654 03-08-2017, 02:37 PM
  0 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 ...
mranum Woodturning 18 10,654 03-07-2017, 10:53 PM
  0 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 ...
mranum Woodworking 28 13,502 03-07-2017, 01:24 PM
  0 Thread: Sportsman themed pens
Post: RE: Sportsman themed pens

Thanks. So far everyone thats seen them like them. Must be doing something right.
mranum Woodturning 18 10,654 03-07-2017, 01:04 PM
  0 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...
mranum Woodturning 18 10,654 03-06-2017, 10:28 PM
  0 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...
mranum Woodturning 14 8,208 02-17-2017, 09:15 AM
  0 Thread: I am back early
Post: RE: I am back early

Take care and take it easy.
mranum Woodturning 27 12,676 02-16-2017, 10:27 PM
  0 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.
mranum Woodworking 10 6,989 02-16-2017, 04:34 PM

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