[Mark Turton]

in reply to: A-lot of SNOW!!! #50959

That’s a lot of snow Chris, check the delivery address I’m sure it was ordered for the winter olympics.

Be interesting to get out and see whats about lots of tracks.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: My Apologies! #50952

Hi Steve, I just reread the original post and I’m quite sure your opinion is in the majority, as for ethics and behavior it’s what sets traditionalists apart.

Bottom line is my friend you have nothing to apologise for.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: tungsten-footed woodies; considerations #49619

Horse shoe studs screw into the base of the horseshoe to allow them to dig in on very soft ground, many of these have tungsten carbide cores that increase their life. I’ll do my best to post a picture latter.

My wife says I’m not to talk to people about tungsten carbide, she says grey metal is not interesting, what do girls know.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: HELP – STINGER! #49603

Best to drop Don Thomas a line, but from the little (very little) I know I dont think it’s a stinger as this is caused through impact, I think what you are experiencing is more akin to ‘white finger’ loggers get it from the vibration in chainsaws, caused by the string rolling over the pad of your finger.

I think the only thing the doc will suggest is a lay off to allow it to reset.

Don’t get too down about it there are always reinforced gloves etc, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Dream Job #49589

Good luck Andy,

Do Tradbow members qualify for discount, just kiddin:D

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: tungsten-footed woodies; considerations #48804

You may find this useful, horseshoe studs have a tungsten carbide core the 4 mm. diameter ones weigh either 25 or 28 grains, they are also really cheap. Ive got about 50 here free to a good home if anyone wants them, alternatively lead shot BB size would probably do.

Mark.

PS. Steve Snr used tungsten putty and had some good results.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Swimming Reindeer Sculpture 13,000 years old #46565

Hi Tom, you may be right but I don’t think we will ever know for sure, I just find it amazing that a hunter has perhaps sat by a fire in the evening and sculpted this, just makes me think how like us they were.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Custom Fur Silencers #42967

Cody, All I can think of now is you wrestling with a 60 duck, I would pay to see that:D

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Moving target plans #40973

Chad, 200 yds, I don’t go that far on vacation:D

I’m a great fan of foam soccer balls they bounce around unpredictably following the natural contours of the ground not unlike rabbits, you could add a string of these to your set up, just a thought.
Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Custom Fur Silencers #40689

You might try ‘DryFly’ fishermen use it to make flies float. Or the natural oil ducks use to waterproof their feathers.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: help making a long bow #40680

Beat me to it Patrick.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: help making a long bow #40679

Hi Trad-man, checkout Bowyer’s Bench and pm some of the guys.

Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Moving target plans #40675

Hi Chad, sounds like fun, do you know anyone with a winch on their truck?

I don’t know that my bow will shoots that far.

How about using a bike, take off the rear tyre chock it up and use fishing line add a guide to keep the line on the wheel all you need then is a volunteer to pedal, might work.

Good luck and make sure you get some pictures, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Cross hand-eye dominance #39523

Mojohand, may I suggest that first off you confirm that you are left eye dominant, this is how I would test, it is best done in the morning after a good night’s sleep.

Pick a well defined spot 5-10 yards away, point at it with both eyes open, close left eye, if the point of your finger remains on the spot you are right eye dominant, reverse the procedure and the point should now appear to the left of your finger, if your finger remains on target with either eye closed then you don’t have a dominant eye a bit like being ambidextrous.

Like Patrick says many people just change hands and for folks with left dominant eyes this does not seem to be a problem but for me it’s all but impossible I can’t shoot a bow, rifle or shotgun off my left shoulder but did manage with a handgun but very poorly.

Good luck and enjoy your new found sport, Mark.

[Mark Turton]

in reply to: Texas Hog Hunt Journal #39492

Dennis, bitter sweet memories to treasure.

Mark.

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