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by Colonel26
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: The Upper Room Forum
Topic: Requesting prayer for my father and the family.
Replies: 23
Views: 250

Re: Requesting prayer for my father and the family.

Dale, I’m just seeing this. Prayers for all y’all left behind. No matter how prepared we are for a loved one’s passing, we’re still never ready. But I thank God that for the believer, death’s sting has been removed, and the grave holds no victory. Our Father owns the land on both sides of great veil...
by Colonel26
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: The Upper Room Forum
Topic: Sarah Noyes
Replies: 85
Views: 2237

Re: Sarah Noyes

I’m just now seeing all of this, wow! “To God be the glory, great things He hath done”!

Prayers for her continued healing, and for you as well.
by Colonel26
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Discussion
Topic: A Special Young Man’s Special Accomplishment
Replies: 16
Views: 134

A Special Young Man’s Special Accomplishment

Some of y’all know that our youngest boy (13) has special needs. He has intractable epilepsy and is a bit delayed. He’s sharp as a whip, but developmentally about 6 years younger than his age. But recently he’s taken an interest in my woodworking hobby. Since uncontrollable epilepsy and power tools ...
by Colonel26
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

Re: 125 years old and still cutting.

I would not be surprised at all to learn that Stanley bought Goodell and Pratt only to bury the sophistication of a fine company that would infringe on the promotion of Stanley. A tactic used by many. A few more pictures if it matters. That is great! And you’re spot on about Stanley. They did the s...
by Colonel26
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:06 am
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

Re: 125 years old and still cutting.

Joe, are both of yours 2 speed? Yes, the Goodell Pratt has a button that has Slow or Fast on the cap. The button is pressed in to engage or pulled out to disengage. I haven't spent enough time with it to fully understand the mechanics of it. I'll get better pictures of that tomorrow. The Dunlap is ...
by Colonel26
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

Re: 125 years old and still cutting.

Since you mentioned drills, I've got two that are still cutting it. :mrgreen: I haven't used these in a while, especially the smaller one. But I haven't been using my tools much of late. These tools are as smooth as butter in spite of their age. ::tu:: Right you are. I still use hand tools to build...
by Colonel26
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: Your thoughts on the Buck Spitfire ?
Replies: 5
Views: 252

Re: Your thoughts on the Buck Spitfire ?

Absolutely love mine. I wasn’t sure I’d like the recurve blade at first, but now I love it. Tough as nails, fantastic warranty, and made in the USA. Can’t get much better than that. Dogg is right though, the scales could get slippery being aluminum. But I did use mine to field dress a couple of deer...
by Colonel26
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:22 am
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

Re: 125 years old and still cutting.

I see a few Stanley #45 around. I bought mine a few years back for $125. It is not a collectable but a user, has some missing plating, but had all the cutters that were included in 1914 and the metal box was missing the lid. I had considered a #55, but they are a lot more expensive and complex than...
by Colonel26
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

Re: 125 years old and still cutting.

"How many more generations", I would have to say not many if any. The younger generation has no use or time for anything that outdated. The last year I was working, one of my co workers, a 20 something was ranting about old hand tools being nothing but scrap iron. I took my Stanley smooth...
by Colonel26
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: Mostly True Stories
Topic: The 1911 is worthless as defense.
Replies: 34
Views: 6295

Re: The 1911 is worthless as defense.

jerryd6818 wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:27 pm Nay Sayers be damned. I don't want to be shot with one!!!
Me neither!

Guess what I was packing this morning….yep, commander sizes 1911 in God’s own caliber. 45acp!
by Colonel26
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

Re: 125 years old and still cutting.

"How many more generations", I would have to say not many if any. The younger generation has no use or time for anything that outdated. The last year I was working, one of my co workers, a 20 something was ranting about old hand tools being nothing but scrap iron. I took my Stanley smooth...
by Colonel26
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

Re: 125 years old and still cutting.

Reckon how many more generations my old spokeshaves and planes will go through? More than my power tools for sure! I hope they outlast that spindle sander! :D Good work, Wade, nothing like the old tried and true hand tools. They have proven themselves for years. ::nod:: Amen! Truth be told, I’m bet...
by Colonel26
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:49 am
Forum: Other Sharp Objects
Topic: 125 years old and still cutting.
Replies: 17
Views: 412

125 years old and still cutting.

I needed to make two rough cut out braces for a shelf match and my modern band saw is down, needs a new blade. So what to do? Pull out the old Stanley Rule & Level #64 spokeshave. And to fine tune the fit I used my high tech spindle sander. A little finish sanding and they’ll be ready to go. Rec...
by Colonel26
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: My Ho-Made Knife Display Case
Replies: 28
Views: 572

Re: My Ho-Made Knife Display Case

If you don’t mind, what are the dimensions of your cabinet? It's 24 x 17 x 2 3/8" overall. Shelves are 1" wide. Door frame is 2" x 3/4". Back is Masonite laminated with cherry veneer. Wall mount is a french cleat. By all means, use what ever wood you like, but I'm not a fan of o...
by Colonel26
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Customized Factory Knives
Topic: Scout in Amber Stag
Replies: 10
Views: 204

Re: Scout in Amber Stag

Very nice! I’m not a huge fan of stag…but Amber stag is a whole nuther matter. Excellent!
by Colonel26
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: My Ho-Made Knife Display Case
Replies: 28
Views: 572

Re: My Ho-Made Knife Display Case

Just finished up this project. I got tired of digging through cigar boxes to look at my knives, so I made this display to mount on the wall. It's cherry wood. Clear finish. No stain. I like cherry; it should darken with age. Very nice! The color of the cherry and the style definitely have a Shaker ...
by Colonel26
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Western Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Western L77 - Ideas
Replies: 4
Views: 201

Re: Western L77 - Ideas

Just grabbed an old L77 with a bakelite pommel (Late WWII timeframe?). Its a bit rough and the Pommel's broken, but I'm a fan of the brand, the history, and the knife style. Any thoughts on what I can "reasonably" do with this knife with beginner skills. I'd love to restore it, but am not...
by Colonel26
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: WHAT ARE YOU CARRYIN RIGHT NOW? WHAT IS YOUR FAV EDC?
Replies: 50777
Views: 2632689

Re: WHAT ARE YOU CARRYIN RIGHT NOW? WHAT IS YOUR FAV EDC?

“The rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!” Good morning fellers, it’s been a while for sure but that’s a story for another time. I sharpened up some knives the other night and pulled out this old friend that’s been languishing in the knife box for way too long. Not pretty or shiny, but...
by Colonel26
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: Mostly True Stories
Topic: The 1911 is worthless as defense.
Replies: 34
Views: 6295

Re: The 1911 is worthless as defense.

Caliber alone has little bearing on stopping a threat, or animal, immediately. To have a bang flop, or a one shot stop to an aggressor you have to disrupt the central nervous system. And then there are some targets that just don't go down easy, and keep coming no matter what you hit them with, or h...
by Colonel26
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: Western Cutlery Collector's Forum
Topic: Western Folding Knives
Replies: 85
Views: 14947

Re: Western Folding Knives

[quote=buckshot22 post_id=<a href="tel:1122751">1122751</a> time=<a href="tel:1708479114">1708479114</a> user_id=47972] [quote=Colonel26 post_id=<a href="tel:1018089">1018089</a> time=<a href="tel:1656739790">1656739790</a> user_id=14441] My favorite of the b...
by Colonel26
Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: The Upper Room Forum
Topic: Please pray for my son-in-law
Replies: 44
Views: 1992

Re: Please pray for my son-in-law

Jim, I’m just now seeing this. Praise the Lord for the recovery, they’re in my payers.
by Colonel26
Wed May 17, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Case Knife Collector's Forum
Topic: Case Tony Bose back pocket parts .
Replies: 10
Views: 893

Re: Case Tony Bose back pocket parts .

Now that’s fantastic! I’m a big fan of that knife, I have one myself. I think you did a great job on the covers and the shield. ::tu::
by Colonel26
Wed May 17, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Mostly True Stories
Topic: The 1911 is worthless as defense.
Replies: 34
Views: 6295

Re: The 1911 is worthless as defense.

Great comments all.

Here’s yet another reason I prefer and carry a 1911… Our physical and ballistic characteristics match… fat and slow. :mrgreen:
by Colonel26
Wed May 17, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: General Knife Discussion
Topic: How re-profile blade tip
Replies: 14
Views: 1171

Re: How re-profile blade tip

Good job. I think you made the right call in not going over board to try to “restore” it. Many times if you go to chasing pits or grinder marks, they just got worse or your blade gets too thin.

Hit the worst with some sandpaper or files, sharpen, and let the patina hide the rest.

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