These images give an idea of the knife’s size. I’ll conclude this photo-essay by mentioning that I sometimes get asked how long it takes me to make one of my full-tang knives. They can take from 8...
Liked On: 11-06-2024, 09:58 AM
Tried a spark test on it? That should tell you what it is steel wise and all you need is a grinder. As far as the ding, tap it with a hammer on a block of wood and straighten it back out panel...
Liked On: 08-06-2024, 08:22 AM
well that sucks..MAYBE one of our knife guys might be able to remove headfrom handle and give it the heat treatment required??
Liked On: 07-06-2024, 09:48 PM
Jeeze, I've eaten icecreams harder than that!
Liked On: 07-06-2024, 09:48 PM
Lead 3-4-5 for bunnies hares possums. #2 for wallabies,geese,peacocks. You already sussed the small sizes but have skipped #6-7-8 all of which see use on pigeons n quail and do work well on bunnies...
Liked On: 07-05-2024, 11:08 AM
Looks like all stores other than Northshore and Hamilton have their giveaways in stock for GC and those ones won't be far away. Just remember we can only do the giveaway to the person in front of us...
Liked On: 06-04-2024, 01:19 PM
When you get some carbide tools, make sure you get a 75 deg cutter. Use that for the border around the outside, looks a lot neater than a 90 deg. You’ll see what I mean when you see it. Also, get...
Liked On: 28-03-2024, 11:28 AM
nah..Paul is correct,watch it slow mo back n forward like the cricket umpires do and it hits right about where the bottom point of rear of his arrow is showing,at top of the grey line of rear of leg...
Liked On: 27-03-2024, 04:28 PM
A couple of pics. 3rd go (point pattern) and 4th go (infill pattern) . Getting the hang of the basics now. 2nd attempt was abandoned , sanded off and restarted. (cant rush this stuff)
Liked On: 03-03-2024, 04:32 PM
Should consider waiting for the CZ600 American to come to NZ. - Walnut stock - Nice streamlined look - Pretty much flush magazine - 60 degree bolt lift - Comes in 223 and 7.62x39 If priced...
Liked On: 10-02-2024, 10:22 PM
You can only get Lockease by importing it. There is an equivalent local product- can't remember where I got it from but they're a science/tech supplier. Just search colloidal graphite and it should...
Liked On: 05-02-2024, 08:32 AM
Managed a couple of crossed lines but over all reasonably happy for first attempt. Pretty steep learning curve but sure the next one will come out better (I have 4 more to do) A couple of pics of...
Liked On: 18-01-2024, 05:39 PM
Not a recent sketch, it’s the same bloke though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 03:06 PM
Paulnz the super sluth.... indeed not recent drawing but indeed the artist is one and the same....... charliehorse...Bunji was a different kind of artist,it involved male bovine fecal matter.
Liked On: 07-01-2024, 01:54 PM
PaulNZ I will pull it out of the safe tomorrow and take measurements and post photos. The one I have has nowhere near the amount of angle on the base as the one in your photo and the photo zimmer...
Liked On: 03-12-2023, 09:41 PM