For many years - since reading about the Steel Safari back in about 2008 - I have been keen to shoot field-style or PRS matches and haven't prioritised doing so. After shooting the Sparrowhawk hunter...
Liked On: 04-12-2024, 11:02 AM
So in the morning I dismantled and old fridge/freezer and cut a big hole in the back of it in the bottom chamber. Then fitted a cheap 30 dollar fan from the warehouse, Over the hole. ...
Liked On: 02-12-2024, 05:41 PM
Latest couple of projects just in time for Christmas. Shout out to Ross Nolan on the forum for pohutakawa handle scales really enjoyed working with it. First couple of pouches I have made too,...
Liked On: 29-11-2024, 10:41 AM
Thanks John just arrived and here 6 nights probably will see what happens.
Liked On: 15-11-2024, 03:23 PM
Cheers! The hole for the through bolt is done now, I have started shaping the stock. I will get a few photos on the weekend once the grip section is done.
Liked On: 15-11-2024, 03:20 PM
I found a knife hidden away in a box of tools I inherited recently from a clean out my grandfather had. Upon further inspection (it was quite rusty, forgot to get proper before photos, oops) it...
Liked On: 12-11-2024, 02:05 PM
258563 Just over a kilo this morning, 970 grams yesterday
Liked On: 05-09-2024, 04:00 PM
It would be a .22, 223 or 308 then.
Liked On: 29-08-2024, 01:59 PM
Spring isn't far away bud,it will get warmer.
Liked On: 25-08-2024, 02:43 PM
Just thought I'd get in everyone's face with some pictures of Rainy Day Projects that I tinker with to utilize my collection of Antlers and give me another dimension to a lifetime of wandering our...
Liked On: 16-07-2024, 06:52 PM
A big thanks for all the kind comments left on my last knife post (https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f53/three-knives-104619/). It seems there was sufficient interest in a knifemaking...
Liked On: 27-05-2024, 12:54 PM
Tapering is just another process. Looks nice but a bit more faffing around, and a little more complexity when drilling pins for scales etc. I've got a bit of steel floating around as well if you...
Liked On: 24-05-2024, 12:46 PM
You sure don't see many of these about, this came along this week and needed the old broken nipple removing and a new one making. turned out great and a lovely little piece
Liked On: 23-05-2024, 12:54 PM
I got John Worthington (Ripi knives) to make me a custom knife for my own size and shape. Essentially a Bark River Canadian but sized to my hand using a cardboard template. CPM3V and micarta handle....
Liked On: 23-05-2024, 12:21 PM
When I worked as a chef, I used Wusthof knives. then Dick knives. The commercial kitchen is pretty tough on knives and chopping up half frozen meat would be more than unkind to Japanese knives. Now...
Liked On: 28-04-2024, 04:34 PM