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  1. RA40

    Has anyone gone to the Sonoran Desert Institute?

    Have a similar situation and finding re-training into an area that I have interest is a long starting journey. I've found it hard to absorb new material and especially so if pushing myself into an area that doesn't motivate. Long ago did some in the IT field but left it, now trying to get some...
  2. RA40

    How To Dispose Of Out Of Date Pepper Spray

    We have a variety of critters that come into the yard so I put down some of the spray into the planters and while short lived 2-3 days it worked to keep them out.
  3. RA40

    RA40's knife works in progress

    Finished this boning style last night: ATS-34 nitrogen cryo'd RC59-60, stabilized mallee burl handle scales. 10.25"/260mm OAL, blade 5.50"/104mm. Vine file work on top and bottom of handle. Glad to get the last of this older steel out of here, still a nice steel though out of flavor.
  4. RA40

    Blade Types, Sheepsfoot?

    Thanks, working now...one of those internet mysteries. LOL Like that one!
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    Blade Types, Sheepsfoot?

    Clicking that I get a D-Base error message.
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    RA40's knife works in progress

    Thank you.
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    RA40's knife works in progress

    I wasn't happy with the leather sheath on the CF hunters, this revision was nicer for them. Random file worked handle spline:
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    RA40's knife works in progress

    A random piece that I call the "feather". Started out with a flame agate handle but even with diamond it was slow grinding. Possibly find a colorful jasper to put into this instead. 16.25" OAL
  9. RA40

    Crazy price on Marlin M60 .22LR

    When Marlin ceased production the prices of them went up to $900'ish range. With so many out there it was not a sustainable price point though I had thought these might fetch in the $300 range. Asked the local shop and he told me about $150 is going rate with his buy price at $70-$80 from owners...
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    Crazy price on Marlin M60 .22LR

    Was looking at some .22LR and this listing came up: o_O https://www.guns.com/firearms/rifles/semi-auto/marlin-60-22-lr-semi-automatic-20-rounds-19-barrel-used?p=899832
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    RA40's knife works in progress

    A yanagiba style single side ground blade rubbed to a 1,500 grit finish. The lower is a variant blade profile with Chinese writing stone handle scales and 416 heat treated SS bolsters, the vine file work goes all the way around the handle:
  12. RA40

    What is the most recent knife you bought?

    In exchange for re-handling some knives this Henckels 8" chef knife. Made some mods to the blade profile and removed the long bolster, before and after. Going to reduce the handle as it is a bit biggish for our smaller hands. The balance was already decent so taking that bit off the front...
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    RA40's knife works in progress

    Came around to making up a sheath for one of the knives from post #56, been slow, LOL:
  14. RA40

    What would make you get rid of a gun that had nothing wrong with it? (Kind of a random ramble)

    Getting that way in CA. That's for another discussion thread in a different section.
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    RA40's knife works in progress

    Thank you. :)
  16. RA40

    RA40's knife works in progress

    Finishing this kitchen piece: Did a pair with the user request for ATS-34, .125" nitrogen cryo RC59-60, 9.75 OAL, 5" edge. Handled with macassar ebony.
  17. RA40

    Corroded Flashlite batteries fix

    Many flashlights here went circular file because of this. The lithium cells and NiMH batteries that are used now have eliminated that concern. I have some alkalies that dad had accumulated so I install those into devices that will be used immediately and remove them following use. Also glad...
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    What would make you get rid of a gun that had nothing wrong with it? (Kind of a random ramble)

    Life is short to deal with irritations that create excessive work for a low return of smiles. Better to sell a gun that does not work in your hands than be in a position that you sell something you like and would rather keep.
  19. RA40

    busted kitchen knife blades???? what to do...

    And? One of the forums was talking about repurposing knives and other broken tools. Depends how good this steel may be. I picked up a handful of old knives from the donated barrel at the knife shop. Some are circular file due to the crappy steel. Others will be made into paring type knives...
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