Snark it like it owes ya money!!!

[Doc_Savage]

It's the medium. We went over to Friendship for the NMLRA shoot and spent a couple of days lost in the "Flea Market of Death".

Always wanted to go to Friendship. Never made it. Several of my uncles and cousins that lived in Indiana belonged to NMLRA, and went every year. And as I am a certified pack rat, I always wanted to go to that flea market, but alas, no joy.

Doc

 

[tradewater]

That was our first time over there Doc. Pretty overwhelming if you try to see it all. Fun though.


Here's something you don't often see at flea markets. They've got it all.

 

[ac700wildcat]

Cold morning around my area. The lake is keeping us in the high 40's here, but just a bit east of here is reporting 32 degrees. Might have to think about firing up the furnace at night in the near future.

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

well if it makes you feel any better im kicking back with the a/c on in my trailer at the lake right now... the fam left yesterday and i have the daunting task of cleaning tanks and taking back to storage... we were on the boat yesterday and swimming !! weathers funny out here though, oct cold comes in (sometimes) as year before last we were still on the boat and in the water around holloween

 

[Diez Knives]

good morning, you guys ever crock pot a pork shoulder only with a can of coke, onion and a garlic clove? I crock potted on low all day and man it came out so good! Maybe next time I will add more spices.

 

[OutdoorsFamilyMan4]

OFM4 are you going to mod those? Because that's addictive and you seem like a nice fellow.

I will probably clean them up, sharpen and re-handle them....nothing too fancy

Who said a dollars not what it used to be??
i just love sales like that!! for some reason a lot of estate sales Ive been to seems everything is so over priced i just wind up leaving embarrased for them...

My father goes to estate sales alot and says the same thing. I suppose the difference is whether or not they know what it is they are selling

 

[worldwood]

good morning, you guys ever crock pot a pork shoulder only with a can of coke, onion and a garlic clove? I crock potted on low all day and man it came out so good! Maybe next time I will add more spices.

So Coke does have a use!!!

 

[james terrio]

I picked up this pair for a dollar at an estate sale on Saturday.

I'm always on the lookout for old blades like that but never seem to find 'em. I did grab a NIB Old Hickory 7" butcher knife at a little hardware store in Maryville a couple weeks ago, just because. It'll probably end up modded into a bushcrafter.

good morning, you guys ever crock pot a pork shoulder only with a can of coke, onion and a garlic clove?

No, but I'll give it a try, sounds good. We use our crock pot at least once a week. :thumbup:

 

[worldwood]

Anyone know where to get small pieces of wood? Like scrap pieces of decent wood?

I want to try carving some wood beads, just basic ones, But the local wood places just have pine, walnut and oak.

So i started looking online... but im looking for pieces like 2" by 2" not entire boards, or slabs for scales... not yet anyway lol..... But id like to find some decent woods like bocote or cocobolo, zebra wood, box elder or similar. in scrap sized pieces?

Anyone have a clue?

 

[DerekH]

I'm always on the lookout for old blades like that but never seem to find 'em. I did grab a NIB Old Hickory 7" butcher knife at a little hardware store in Maryville a couple weeks ago, just because. It'll probably end up modded into a bushcrafter.

No, but I'll give it a try, sounds good. We use our crock pot at least once a week. :thumbup:

There a reason you keep popping in and out of the chatroom?

 

[granitestateofmind]

good morning, you guys ever crock pot a pork shoulder only with a can of coke, onion and a garlic clove? I crock potted on low all day and man it came out so good! Maybe next time I will add more spices.

Never used Coke® - usually do Boston pork butts (cause I'm cheap) a sliced onion or two, 16 oz. can of crushed pineapple and juice, liquid smoke and salt. In Hawaii they have something called Kalua Pig, which is just too much work to make - but the crock pot version comes close.

 

[granitestateofmind]

Anyone know where to get small pieces of wood? Like scrap pieces of decent wood?

I want to try carving some wood beads, just basic ones, But the local wood places just have pine, walnut and oak.

So i started looking online... but im looking for pieces like 2" by 2" not entire boards, or slabs for scales... not yet anyway lol..... But id like to find some decent woods like bocote or cocobolo, zebra wood, box elder or similar. in scrap sized pieces?

Anyone have a clue?

There's a Woodcraft in Allentown, and other than that just look for hardwood dealers in your area (there are a ton in Philly) and find the "shorts" or cutoffs bins - I've found all sorts of great deals at my local hardwoods dealers.

 

[TMHunt]

It's the medium. We went over to Friendship for the NMLRA shoot and spent a couple of days lost in the "Flea Market of Death".

Friendship is in my stomping ground. I have a lot of friends there and spend a lot of time there. My father in law has acreage real close. there are a few vendors there that carry my knives, did you see any of them. I will be there towards the end of the week. You should of called me or Murph, you where less than a hour away from us.

 

[worldwood]

Thanks man Ill check out woodcraft next time im in that area!

 

[TMHunt]

Anyone know where to get small pieces of wood? Like scrap pieces of decent wood?

I want to try carving some wood beads, just basic ones, But the local wood places just have pine, walnut and oak.

So i started looking online... but im looking for pieces like 2" by 2" not entire boards, or slabs for scales... not yet anyway lol..... But id like to find some decent woods like bocote or cocobolo, zebra wood, box elder or similar. in scrap sized pieces?



Anyone have a clue?

I cleaned out my shop last month and burned about 200 pieces of scrap wood that would of been perfect for that. Got sick of it being in my way and taking up space. I'll keep you in mind next time.

 

[daizee]

I cleaned out my shop last month and burned about 200 pieces of scrap wood that would of been perfect for that. Got sick of it being in my way and taking up space. I'll keep you in mind next time.

ah yes, the ever-growing 'knife handle drops' box.
gotta let it go at some point.

 

[james terrio]

There a reason you keep popping in and out of the chatroom?

Was just seeing if anyone was around. If I stay signed in it locks up on me about every five minutes. I don't know if it's something funny with my browser or what.

Anyone know where to get small pieces of wood? Like scrap pieces of decent wood?

Try places that make custom cabinets/furniture. They usually have to pay someone to haul away their cutoffs so they may allow you to come check through their scrap bin... at least the ones up North did.

 

[TMHunt]

ah yes, the ever-growing 'knife handle drops' box.
gotta let it go at some point.

Yeah, just about hate to throw it out, but when it gets full and in the way, gotta go, Id be glad to give it away if I knew someone could use it.

 

[Doc_Savage]

So Coke does have a use!!!

Yeah.... Unlike Pepsi... If he had put Pepsi in that crock pot, he would have ended up with a pot full of duck squirt.....

Just sayin'

Snark

Doc. :barf:

 

[worldwood]

I cleaned out my shop last month and burned about 200 pieces of scrap wood that would of been perfect for that. Got sick of it being in my way and taking up space. I'll keep you in mind next time.

Try places that make custom cabinets/furniture. They usually have to pay someone to haul away their cutoffs so they may allow you to come check through their scrap bin... at least the ones up North did.

Thanks guys!

I have been doing some carving late at night while watching movies, The BK17 make a good little carver with the real pointy end. But I made a bead last night out of poplar, its the only wood i had left here, and it came out "OK" but while testing its strength i broke it just squeezing it with my fingers. The hole for the bead is TRICKY!!! with a knife anyway! I used a screw to help make the hole. It was pretty rough, but i never got to sanding it down and smoothing it up any. It was relaxing, and kept my hands busy while everyone else was asleep.

With the wife's car broke down, she is borrowing her fathers at the moment for work, but I cant get to the lumbar yards or wood shops for a while because he needs the car when she is off. So if i cant find some little pieces online I might do a trade for some scrap wood or something to hold me over for a while.



James, I have seen some posts and videos from you in the past regarding bladesports, have you been to any events? If so, do you know how they keep the cardboard paper rolls standing up on the table? And the straws too? Do you know how they are set up? At first I though maybe a nail through the table, and the straw slips over the nail, but then I think people might hit the nail with the blade...

The tissue paper rolls, Im not sure if they cut a hole in the table or what to keep them stable without falling over, or flying away when getting hit.

I have been doing a lot of playing with knives lately It would be nicer if it was outdoors, but I enjoy it still.