[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #123305

That is a mighty nice bass.  I think my nets could handle that although you might have to fold him a little to get him to go in.  Lots of info on the web on how to make a steam bent wooden dip net.  Its a simple process, but the sanding is time consuming.  Just finished the rough sanding on the drum sander and now ready for the hand sanding.  Might wait for a nice day and do it outside.  The dust from wenge really bothers me.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #119466

I never thought of the basketball courts as a source for nets.  Hmm………

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #119465

Knit, or maybe crochet?  I’ve watched a few fellows make fishing nets.  I bet its not hard once you learn…

I sure do like to see people make their gear by their own hand.  Thanks or sharing and Good job!

 

I like to make my own gear.  In each of the above nets I managed to sneak in a piece of Bo-Tuff glass.  Had some left over from past bow projects.  Here is a pick of some nets I finished last year.

 

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #117326

Hi Steve, I do not tie my own nets.  I do purchase netting but I have to sew it into a bag shape.  I think the proper term is knit it into a bag shape.  This year I did order three clear rubber replacement net bags to try but I think the Chinese supplier from Alibaba might have ripped me on that purchase.  Three months since I ordered and they are still not here.  That will teach me a lesson about ordering from them.

I make the nets and give them to friends and family who are into fishing.  I also host a fishing derby for our cottage lot owners association and put one on the prize table.  They have proven popular and I was asked to make a couple for people at the lake.  It’s just a hobby thing and I’m not going commercial with them.  Too many hours work invested in them.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: What ya got goin'? 2 #116658

Completed work on my fly tying desk this morning and have a good start on some steam bent wooden dip nets.  Keeps my hands busy during the winter and keeps me hoping for spring.

A lot of hand sanding to be done to the nets before they are completed.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Best target #42008

My best target is a feed bag filled with shrink wrap. Shrink wrap should be stuffed in as firm as you can make it, then sew up the open end of the feed bag. I go thru a bag a year, but when I see the bag is getting weak, I just put the old bag, shrink wrap and all, inside a new bag and sew up the end. Toss it on the ground and jump in it a few times to adjust the shrink wrap inside and rehang the bag.

I built a frame that has two inverted “T’s” on each side and a horizontal beam across the top and bottom. Hang the bag from the top beam and let it swing to absorb the energy from the arrow hitting it. Works great. Takes thousands of shots.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Fletching Glue Quandry #52658

I have used Ducco cement with success on wood and aluminum and it may be available at your local Walmart or hardware store. Other than that I use Fletchtite.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Bear "Cub" restoration help requested #24829

Oh yes, Goo Gone. That would probably be a good choice and the Dawn might work, but I think I would use Goo Gone first.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Bear "Cub" restoration help requested #13752

My recurve was covered in tape residue that formed a grimy film after the tape fell off. I left it like that for a few years and used the grime as camo, as it covered up the shiny finish on the bow. I got tired of that appearance and decided to clean it up last year and paint it.

To remove the grime I used Varsol. I do not know if that is available in the States but it is pretty much the same as methyl hydrate. It cleaned the grime off and did not hurt the finish at all. You might want to try that.

If you do, test it in a small area first before doing the whole bow.

Do not use any form of paint remover. Paint remover will take the finish off and damage the fiberglas. Learned that the hard way on a take down bow handle, that had a couple short decorative fiberglas lams on it. I was able to sand it smooth and refinish it so no harm done.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: My kives ( I forged at home ) #51345

Well, the pics might be a little small but the knives sure look great. Good work and thanks for posting.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: I missed #17645

Way to go Grumpy. Getting that close is a real accomplishment. My season ended yesterday with very little success. I had 3 does within 20 yards of my brush blind but couldn’t shoot because I am in a buck only zone.

A couple weeks ago I had a spike go by at 15 yards and got the bow half drawn when he went behind a tree and disappeared.

But shooting one doesn’t necessarily make my season. I am happy to be out there playing the game and getting close provides a great sense of satisfaction. I’ll have to stick to eating beef this year.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Sharpening single bevel heads ? #22052

“This will stabilize the head and serve as an angle guide as you remove the burr from the blade. Now using a slicing motion, move the head across the stone straight into the cutting edge. This will capture and remove the burr and it’s a very critical step.”

Read the above part of the post again. It indicates that you have to put a very slight bevel on the opposite side of the broad head, or the side opposite the single bevel.

The triple ply heads I have were impossible to sharpen at the front of the head without this very slight portion of a double bevel. I tried laying this side of the edge dead flat on the stone to remove the burr but I could not get the burr off of the triple thickness area of the head.

I can’t back it up with any kind of science or experimenting, but Don’t worry that slight double bevel will not hurt penetration.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Don't Do This! #26644

I heard of a guy that did that and had to buy the bow back from the non-hunter who found it. Not a nice thing to do to someone who had the misfortune of making a mistake.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Sharpening single bevel heads ? #8715

Ptaylor wrote: Ron et al.,

When you’re ready to remove the burr, from the back side, which grade stone should I use?

Great thread.

Preston

I used the fine stone. Single bevel side facing up and just use light pressure.

[Bernie Clancey]

in reply to: Yes! Yes! and Yes! Update #61015

Cameron: glad to hear of your good fortune. That is a very generous offer. I can only rely on the media for reports on the fire situation and from what I have seen it looks devastating. I hope you and yours are safe. So terrible to hear of people losing their homes and all their possessions.

Have a great hunt and take advantage of the offer to use the camp. It just might turn into an opportunity that lasts a long time.

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