[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21106

The top one is a Buck 118 that I bought in ’73. I was seduced by that beautiful ad of a Buck cutting through a nail. It’s been a good knife and held an edge all the way through a large buck I butchered this year. The bottom knife is an old Schrade-Walden that belonged to my grandfather. I made the sheath for it in leather shop class in junior high school. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21100

This is my stumping knife,a Buck 110, bought for $15 on the auction due to the broken tip. I filed the tip so it’s handy for digging heads our of stumps.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21098

These were made for me by friend Bud Nealy from Damascus steel. The single is a Bud Nealy boot knife he made for me with a kydex sheath. I also have one of these sheaths made to fit a broadhead for safe carry outside of the quiver. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: The Trad Knife Thread #21091

Folks,

I’ve been watching this thread all along. Some beautiful knives here and some great photos of them. Finally, I took a photos of some of my favorites. I’ll probably post them separately to get them all on. The first is my old stainless Boy Scout knife that I’ve carried for many miles and had in my pocket when I made Eagle. I saved up my lawn mowing money to buy this knife. dwcphoto

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Cover photo of latest TB magazine #20041

Nice looking stuff. A little steep for my budget, but I’m sure it’s great quality. With stuff like this, if you can put the money up front you’ll have it for years.

I’ve been using Columbia’s Gallatin Range pants and coat. I know it’s made overseas, but it’s been wearing quite well. I recently bought an older Eddie Bauer plaid wool that I had to have adjusted by a tailor. It’s nice coat and only cost less than $40 even with the fix. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Music to "fall" For #18236

Yes, those are some great tunes. A lot of folks are listening to Waits and might not know it, as he’s been covered by a lot of the more mainstream bands, including the Eagles.

I’ve been a Waits fan for many years, but have never seen him in concert. Quick story. Waits played at Penn State while a friend was a student there. His guitar was misplaced and asked the students who were helping set up the stage if he could borrow a guitar. My buddy’s roomate ran back as fast as he could brought Waits his Martin guitar. Waits took one look and it and refuse, saying it would just sound too nice. He borrowed an old Sears guitar instead. After that he laid down in the middle of the stage while they finished setting up and took a nap on the floor. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Grinding turkey feathers #18229

Appreciate the tip. I watched a youtube (ibprimative) last night on making fletching from turkey feathers and he used a belt sander to grind them in one method. I saw a roadside turkey Friday that I might try to find. I probably would have had a turkey last spring, if I would have been carrying a shotgun. Had a blast though. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Best Fletching Cement? #16344

I’ve been using tape since I started rolling my own. It’s worked great on aluminum and carbon. I’m sure to break the finish with a sponge like pot scrubber then wipe it clean with alcohol. Only once or so did I have trouble with feathers coming off, and I figured I didn’t clean up right.

It has the benefit of being quick. Lots of guys like to take their time with the drying of glue, but my fletching time is limited. I can use my time to be tedious with my feathers and placement, then move to the next without delay. Like FrogAlex said, a drop of glue fore and aft is required. I like Beyond Bond best for that, but have been using some regular fletching glue in a tube and it’s worked fine. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Music to "fall" For #16335

Alex, I look forward to hearing your new record. I’ve youtubed you a few times and like it.

For the rest of my musical taste, mood has a lot to do with it. Quiet on the way to the woods is primary, though. Afterward, could be jazz, might be Neil Young, Pink Floyd is a treat and the list goes on. Oh yeah, I have to mention Tom Waits and Gil Scott Heron. Salute to the poetry found in music in words and notes. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What's in a Name? #16322

That’s a neat illustration. Way cool to have done it yourself. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: What's in a Name? #16306

Mine’s straight forward. My initials and what my art and occupation is about. My fingers just seem to know my initials better on the keyboard than my whole name. I do add my website to my posts, because, as I think it was Dave P. who said, we need to stand by ( or fall by ) with our words and opinions. It makes you think before you write. I’m convinced it’s a downfall of the mainstream news industry to publish opinions from anonymous voices. In the case of this forum, it’s not so bad as Webmother keeps us in line!

I’ve been enjoying this thread. There’s some good stories here.

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Arrow of Light #15001

I will, thank you. It won’t be for several months, I’m sure as the ceremony is next February. Thanks! d

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Arrow of Light #14981

Thanks very much for your help. I’ll look into these for my project. Much appreciated. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: Arrow of Light #14307

Alex, thanks for your help. I’ll check out 3Rivers. They’re a good outfit. Appreciate you help. dwc

[David Coulter]

in reply to: THE WEAK LINK #13347

Okay, just a guess on my part, as I’m not a machinist or scientist. Any time you great a link or a joint it’s a potential place for a malfunction. Probably you could eliminate this by building a one piece adapter/insert to glue into the shaft and into the broadhead. Of course there would have to be a lot of combinations to match diameters and weights.

Overall, I’d say good luck at building something that can fly right and never, ever break. You’re doing a heck of a job eliminating almost all of the problem as it is.

My two cents. dwcphoto

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