Random Thought Thread

[ferider]

When I commute, I never get full mileage of my rear tire. Today was time for a new one again, after catching a 2" nail.

 

[yoko]

When I commute, I never get full mileage of my rear tire. Today was time for a new one again, after catching a 2" nail.

Glad you're okay !

 

[ferider]

Thanks, Yoko. Always happy when it's the rear tire.

Once had a tire split on me (QA issue):

Another time I caught a hitch bolt that somebody lost:

Etc. Never gets boring

 

[toker]

I just looked at my music playlist and the oldest song I own is "The Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel (1964). I'm Gen X, so I grew up on 80's and 90's music.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

I just looked at my music playlist and the oldest song I own is "The Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel (1964). I'm Gen X, so I grew up on 80's and 90's music.

that's an interesting thing to do

 

[bluemax_1]

I just looked at my music playlist and the oldest song I own is "The Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel (1964). I'm Gen X, so I grew up on 80's and 90's music.

No classical?

I guess it wasn't recorded until 19xx, but I listen to a fair amount of stuff written in 1700s and 1800s.

 

[toker]

No classical?

I guess it wasn't recorded until 19xx, but I listen to a fair amount of stuff written in 1700s and 1800s.

Never really got into it. I took a required music course in college, so I recognize a good amount when it's featured in movies.

OK, I lied. I may have listened (watched) the Bond Live DVD a few times.

 

[Casinostocks]

What is asking for a proxy?

Sometimes he speaks in riddles. I think that he meant to say epoxy. BTW, did you manage to score that DEK2 yet?

 

[Uncle Slayton]

having never owned a BK9 should I buy one new for $104~

 

[Blues]

having never owned a BK9 should I buy one new for $104~

As long as it's a placeholder for a CPK...why not?

(I like Ethan...he's a class act.)

 

[Richard338]

Making it through K20 was glorious

It'll be a story for my grandchildren lol

I thought the K20 sale was exciting, but mild compared to the boot dagger. I guess I really had to have a boot dagger!
I have been thinking about the K20's eventual arrival though. I ordered some Alaskan cedar and have started on a few ideas for a saya.
(I also recently stocked up on sandpaper right up to 6000 grit in case I get the crazy urge to polish it...)

 

[yoko]

Let me know if you would like me to clear coat it

 

[StoneAndSteel]

mild compared to the boot dagger. I guess I really had to have a boot dagger!

Man, the boot dagger is absolutely the most beautiful knife I have ever owned. The insane frenzy wasn’t fun, but I really love it. I sold it for a good cause… but it still hurts to think about.

 

[Richard338]

Man, the boot dagger is absolutely the most beautiful knife I have ever owned. The insane frenzy wasn’t fun, but I really love it. I sold it for a good cause… but it still hurts to think about.

Mine is near the bottom of a list of things I'd sell!

 

[Wood5045]

I thought the K20 sale was exciting, but mild compared to the boot dagger. I guess I really had to have a boot dagger!
I have been thinking about the K20's eventual arrival though. I ordered some Alaskan cedar and have started on a few ideas for a saya.
(I also recently stocked up on sandpaper right up to 6000 grit in case I get the crazy urge to polish it...)

I love it! I can't imaging how long it would take to polish a K20, but that would look insane. I'm sure we'll see some cool sheaths after the K20's start shipping. I did a little research on how to make a saya. My plan is to make one out of the same popsicle sticks Nate sends out with my K20. Not sure how well it would come out, but it sounds like a fun and challenging project.

 

[Richard338]

Let me know if you would like me to clear coat it

Don't worry, I'll be in touch. I'm going to try one with carbon fiber/ resin, but I'll definitely try one or two more with more traditional paint and clear coat...

 

[Richard338]

I love it! I'm sure we'll see some cool sheaths after the K20's start shipping. I did a little research on how to make a saya...I think it would look awesome if I made a saya out of the same popsicle sticks Nate sends out with my K20. Not sure how well it would come out, but it sounds like a fun and challenging project.

You've got to be a little careful with the type of wood especially if you would leave it in there. Alaskan cedar is a good substitute for what they use in Japan.

 

[Blues]

Here's an image of a Shin-shinto era tanto, (most likely cut down from a wakizashi). I bought it many years ago from an ABS master smith I was friendly with who collected Japanese blades. He made me an offer I couldn't refuse. (I've since gifted it to a maker buddy of mine of Japanese ancestry.) Shirasaya is Ho wood.

 

[yoko]

Don't worry, I'll be in touch. I'm going to try one with carbon fiber/ resin, but I'll definitely try one or two more with more traditional paint and clear coat...

Prefect , cause I might have to talk to you about a saya lol

 

[Blues]

So, until then...

Saya - Nada.

(Thank you. I'll be here all week. Much to your lament. Don't forget to tip the waitresses.)