waiting on a kit

[KDubs]

Yep that's exactly it.  Takes a bit of tinkering to get it running right but for the money I think it's worth it.
 Plenty of videos out there on how to motorize them.
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Made this bag with it.

Kevin

[RobD]

Beauty of a bag!  Hey, I think I've seen that horn before, but it never looked as good as it does now!  Great Scrimming! 

I was gonna whip up a blend of aqua fortis when I built the Kibler Colonial but just went and got Kibler's blend.  Wow.  His stuff is Most Excellent and highly recommended for ease of use and results.

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[KDubs]

Wow that is nice.
 

[Butler Ford 40]

That IS nice!   

[KDubs]

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 working on a cartridge box of sorts.  thinking about playing with paper cartridges for the fowler once she's built.

kevin

[PetahW]

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[Winter Hawk]

Well Dang!  I got an older (1956) Singer sewing machine a couple of months ago because I kept fighting with the fancy plastic foreign-made machine with kajillion different stitches.  Got me a hand crank for it but that came from China and is definitely not the same quality as a real Singer crank, but then it cost $16.50 versus $175, if you can find the real thing anymore.  For what I use it for, I could have got one of these cobbler machines and saved a good penny. 

Well, after I went through and refurbished the new acquisition it did a bang-up job stitching a pocket for a backpack I made so I can't complain.  Once I get some leather straps and buckles to complete it I'll post some photos.

Oh, and I need to find some 1/4" felt to pad the shoulder straps.  I put a 20 lb. bag of rice in it a while back and carried it on a 2 mile walk as a test, and my shoulders were sure hurting by the time I got home!    I bought some 1/2" felt for this but that is W-A-Y too thick.

~Kees~

[Bigsmoke]

So Kevin, are you going to drill out a piece of wood to hold the paper cartridges, or just drop a basket full of them into the pouch?
Looks like you did a nice job on forming the front panel.  How did you do that?  Looks like veg tanned leather, yes?  Guessing you wet molded it?
It's been decades since I played around with stuff like that.  I doubt if I miss it all that much.

John (Bigsmoke)

[KDubs]

5 mm veg tan wet form.
 Made a mold and press for it.
 Not sure about the wood block, probably
 Trying some forming with a vacuum sealer too.
 Ya know, it's something to keep me busy while it's snowing.

 Been reading up on smoothies, thought paper cartridge looked like fun. Convenient.
 Kevin

[Doc Nock]

looks like you boys got all the toys!!!

[Bigsmoke]

Well Kevin, If'n we get up that way this year, I sure do want to see your setup.  Really looks interesting.
Looking forward to meeting you and IdahoLouis also.

[BEAVERMAN]

Well Kevin, If'n we get up that way this year, I sure do want to see your setup.  Really looks interesting.
Looking forward to meeting you and IdahoLouis also.

John, if'n your gonna get up that way please let me know in advance, I'm way over due for a visit to the Welshman and wouldn't mind getting in a shoot while there along with seeing you and meeting the other fellas from the forum, along with a drive by by Uncle Russ, been way too long since I've seen that Ol Pot Licker!

[Bigsmoke]

Beav,
My plan is to go up to Coeur d'Alene area for the CdA Rendezvous in June and then for the Moscow RDV on Father's Day a week later.  That is assuming the events are going to happen.  Frankly, I haven't heard a word about that.  But I am sure I will, eventually.
I also want to see Unka Russ while we are in the area.  Like you said, it's been way too long.
I also need to slip into Montana and visit my cousin, then make a drive down to twin falls, ID to see some friends.  Then head back over to Portland area to see another cousin, then down I-5 and check out some more cousins, and I would like to see Loraine Micke in Springfield.  If the timing is right, maybe the Tall Trees RDV in Eureka, CA in July.  Lots of possibilities.  Hope I don't run out of time, but what the heck, it's not like I have to get back to a job or anything.  Happy to say, it has been decades since I worried about silliness like that.  Self employment does have its advantages, eh?
I will keep you posted on plans.
John (Bigsmoke)

[KDubs]

Well I'd certainly be up to meeting some folks.
 Still need to join cda muzzleloaders too.
 Kevin

[BEAVERMAN]

Well I'd certainly be up to meeting some folks.
 Still need to join cda muzzleloaders too.
 Kevin

Looking forward to it!