Hobby Therapy
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Spitballing...you know those "Remove Before Flight" flags you see, something a lot of people now sport?
1. What's your price for those?
2. How many here want one?
3. Add a Shadowspear or some logo near the key ring end?
What's your cost and where do I send the money? I'll pay for the material and you pocket what's left OR designate a charity and I send them whatever split you request.
I'll pay market value and not flinch or whatever percentage you desire to the charity of your choice. We can negotiate, what do you want? I'll take delivery 3 months from now, don't care. I'm in.
I doubt I'm the only one.
I'll let you guys know. That rocks!
And I mean, close with me, that includes, those here.
To add:
Who here still has their SS challenge coin?
When I do this, I can put Initials plus that number or a number of choice there. It's just stamps I tool into leather.
I need to complete a wallet, Sabine wanted for her husband.
Who here still has their SS challenge coin?
When I do this, I can put Initials plus that number or a number of choice there. It's just stamps I tool into leather.
I need to complete a wallet, Sabine wanted for her husband.
Good, wholesome fun right there
In for six, if this is still a thing.Spitballing...you know those "Remove Before Flight" flags you see, something a lot of people now sport?
1. What's your price for those?
2. How many here want one?
3. Add a Shadowspear or some logo near the key ring end?
What's your cost and where do I send the money? I'll pay for the material and you pocket what's left OR designate a charity and I send them whatever split you request.
I'll pay market value and not flinch or whatever percentage you desire to the charity of your choice. We can negotiate, what do you want? I'll take delivery 3 months from now, don't care. I'm in.
I doubt I'm the only one.
My boss, Jessica, a hobby nerd herself, wanted one, wanted to pay. Instead, we will trade, she's doing a project for Maria.
This will be Jess's.
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Skydiving was my "hobby therapy" for more than 20 years - but eventually pain reminds you that no matter how well executed, skydiving puts a lot of stress on the human body.
When I "retired" from skydiving, I leaned into Cowboy Action Shooting and that has definitely served as "hobby therapy" for a few years now and it is nowhere near as physically taxing as skydiving.
When I "retired" from skydiving, I leaned into Cowboy Action Shooting and that has definitely served as "hobby therapy" for a few years now and it is nowhere near as physically taxing as skydiving.
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I compete as a "Gunfighter-49'er"
Tons of folks forego the "character" angle by just using their first name with some random word...
Carolina Box
Whiskey Box
Cactus Box
Sheriff Box
Deputy Box
Box Full of Gold
Box is full of sh...
...you get the picture
It really is a LOT less stressful than 3-Gun - and just gathering the guns you need to compete exposes you to a little bit of 'Old West' American history that most folks would never even consider.
I started jumping out there with a few guys from my team after I got out of HALO school in 95. I didn't really become an addict until I started working at the MFFS out in Yuma in early 2000. Eloy, Coolidge, Perris Valley, and even as far as Elsinore (before they burned down) were the first places that started taking my lift ticket money - I started working at Coolidge before CPS took over the DZ and turned it into a military training facility. I didn't actually find my way to Paul Fayard's place until a couple of months before he got out of the Drop Zone business.
By the time I returned to Bragg in late 2003, I was jumping almost 7 days a week. Obviously that stopped once the GWOT took over my schedule. Since I only live about 3 miles from Raeford - I could make a 20 minute call from my drive way. I worked there for the Thackers for ten years before paraclete took over operations - then I worked for almost ten more for them before I decided to "retire"
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Pieces cut, waxed, edges burnished, drying, all for an unsuspecting secret santa recipient.
The wallet standing up turned out good, problem is, the template was slightly too small, cards are tight, i definitely went to school on that built, learned alot.
The wallet standing up turned out good, problem is, the template was slightly too small, cards are tight, i definitely went to school on that built, learned alot.
My shop.
Maria took this. No, my knees are not bow legged, don't know why this turned out like this. Lol
Maria took this. No, my knees are not bow legged, don't know why this turned out like this. Lol
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Scuba, long range rifle shooting, hunting, fishing, and overlanding. Among other things...
My partner/friend, the German asked if I could make a card wallet with these Initials.
Aside from ehh stitching, I think it's ok.
Aside from ehh stitching, I think it's ok.
The card wallet I made my partners husband, Gary, was seen at his job by one of his bosses. The boss loved it and wants 1 in black.
I'll make it, it'll be my first 1 that I'll charge on. Now that I have Keychain template jig, I'll be able to make those for those here that want 1, faster than cutting by hand.
I'll make it, it'll be my first 1 that I'll charge on. Now that I have Keychain template jig, I'll be able to make those for those here that want 1, faster than cutting by hand.
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I never thought of woodworking as a hobby but I guess it is now. When cost of equipment exceeds ROI, it's a hobby.
So, to start, I sew. Not just mending or hemming, but real couture, upholstery, and other soft furnishings. If I do anything for a friend I charge them. A lot. But it's definitely worth it for them, trust me.
However, my sewing recently led to a bit of machine buying which included sewing cabinets. I now find myself refurbishing old Singer sewing treadles and cabinets. This required:
I am now working on so many wood projects I think I will share them with you guys just to give myself a break from breathing sawdust. I will start this with a modified lineup of just some of the machines I own. These are only the vintage Singer machines. Yes, they all work.
So, to start, I sew. Not just mending or hemming, but real couture, upholstery, and other soft furnishings. If I do anything for a friend I charge them. A lot. But it's definitely worth it for them, trust me.
However, my sewing recently led to a bit of machine buying which included sewing cabinets. I now find myself refurbishing old Singer sewing treadles and cabinets. This required:
- Chisels
- Clamps
- Glues
- Veneers
- Various sand paper in bulk
- Wood putty in different colors
- Furniture pens in different colors
I am now working on so many wood projects I think I will share them with you guys just to give myself a break from breathing sawdust. I will start this with a modified lineup of just some of the machines I own. These are only the vintage Singer machines. Yes, they all work.
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The good thing about wood working is you can concentrate on one thing at a time. No multitasking necessary.
The first sewing cabinet I began work on was extremely water damaged. I discovered that Singer used two layers of veneer on their cabinets. After taking both layers off, the top still had some significant damage. The boards were curled and the seams were open. Keep in mind this is 100+ year old oak. Not exactly petrified but not soft by any means. Building up and filling in is the best way to go IMHO. Time for the wood putty.
After the putty dried overnight I took the pieces out to the backyard where the sanding gets done. Multitude of sanders below. Notice the orange B&D has no bag on the back. Seems that if you leave the disposable recycled sander bags outside, the birds will eat them.
I like that sander best because my hands are small. So I improvised. I hereby declare that all unmatched socks are now extra sander bags.
Sanding is loud so ear pro helps. This is after round one. I took it back inside and puttied whatever I missed the first time. After it dries I'll sand again. Today was sanding day. I did more than just this one piece but I figured I'd stick to just showing one item.
The first sewing cabinet I began work on was extremely water damaged. I discovered that Singer used two layers of veneer on their cabinets. After taking both layers off, the top still had some significant damage. The boards were curled and the seams were open. Keep in mind this is 100+ year old oak. Not exactly petrified but not soft by any means. Building up and filling in is the best way to go IMHO. Time for the wood putty.
After the putty dried overnight I took the pieces out to the backyard where the sanding gets done. Multitude of sanders below. Notice the orange B&D has no bag on the back. Seems that if you leave the disposable recycled sander bags outside, the birds will eat them.
I like that sander best because my hands are small. So I improvised. I hereby declare that all unmatched socks are now extra sander bags.
Sanding is loud so ear pro helps. This is after round one. I took it back inside and puttied whatever I missed the first time. After it dries I'll sand again. Today was sanding day. I did more than just this one piece but I figured I'd stick to just showing one item.
