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A Mayer

Hail All,

What’s the right sub forum to post my treks and adventures?
I posted my last one in outings but that seems to be more for group gatherings.

Thanks

A Mayer

Eofor wrote: ↑Thu Jun 01, 2023 11:29 am Ugh, look how clean Andy's work bench is compared to mine...... Thats bench shaming.

Ha!
I am usually pretty good about keeping things in order with this bench. Especially with arrows.
The garage bench is another matter.

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About to start a new batch of arrows. I cut the knocks a few weeks back. Next I’ll sand and fit them to the string, and seal the shafts. Then, a good night or two of cutting the fletching. It usually goes quick from there. Fletchings attached and wrapped, then arrow heads. https://i.imgur.com/ZUqnrh...

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Damn fine job!

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Did a little trekking on Friday around Cheyenne Mountain State park. I followed a small trail on the west side of the park then left it and made for a ridgeline I’ve been anxious to explore. It runs off the south end of Cheyenne mountain and to reach it I had to skirt around the border of NORAD. The...

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Barandir wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2023 2:10 am
A Mayer wrote: ↑Thu May 11, 2023 1:26 am I’ve got a lot of miles on these. Definitely need ‘‘em to last.
Andy, what are the stats on the bow in your pic? I love it!

Thanks Barandir, it’s a rawhide backed osage from Ryan Gill/HuntPrimitive. Great shooter. Throws a pretty fast arrow and the quietest bow I have.

A Mayer

I’ve got a lot of miles on these. Definitely need ‘‘em to last.

A Mayer

Finished some much needed boot maintenance. Removed the fold down flap and repaired some stitching. Next, a good coat of Pecards.

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Great work Manveruon. I always enjoy seeing your work.

A Mayer

What Eofor and others pointed out, absolutely. I’ve been doing what we call Historical Fencing for years, the term eventually being used in order to differentiate it from the HEMA tournament scene. Nothing wrong with folks getting together and competing, it’s a good pastime for many, but as soon as...

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Hey All,
Last time I made canteens/costrels I used a 50/50 blend of beeswax and brewers pitch. Is that still the preferred recipe.
Thanks for any input.

A Mayer

Not sure how I missed this original post either. I've done a fair bit over the past 20 years in both Eastern and Western martial arts but have lapsed recently. German Longsword will stand you in good stead. If I were to offer any advice it would to never stop questioning your application of techniq...

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Well, not my best work, but tough and functional. The seam stitched up fairly well but I didn’t allow enough excess for separation as the leather dried. It ended up with about a 1/8” gap the entire length, thus the strip to cover the stitching. Eofor, I assumed I’d need a chap to protect the tip, bu...

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Making a scabbard for my new messer. Very nice lines on that one, did you line it at all? Also I'm curious why you think it needs a chape? Personal preference? Thanks Eofor. Not lined. I think a lining would be an issue if it gets soaked. I got rained on for days back in Germany and everything was ...

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I'm not sure what I'll do for a Chape. May form one out of hardened leather.

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