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Cool! I'm surprised your Pup stayed in the Canoe when the Deer came into view. Actually I'm surprised he(?) stayed in the Canoe, period.

I no longer have to worry about that as of this past September. What I want to know is how do I get my 3.5 months of over payment back.

Hey, I resemble that remark.....

One of my all time fave albums!

No, it's not the Danforth but have seen this performed at the Danforth a few times, with elbows on the stage.

It's a rare day when I don't tune up something in the shop that isn't JD related.......

Thanks Smitty "jewelers/needle files sets" is exactly what I was thinking would be the best option. I'll check out the options in the links you provided and may very well get them ordered today.

Oh my, you definitely have a way with naming those amazing creations Brian. They all look like winners.

Both handles are now shaped out. Earlier today I went to Fishing World to pick up some Tru-Oil and both knives now have a single thin coat on. What I'd like to do next is get myself some fine flat metal files and address the rivet heads before I proceed with layering up the Tru-Oil.

I suppose there's some comfort to be had knowing I'm not the only growing old ....

Done..... Well not quite yet done, rivets are in, decorative center piece is in and the handle needs oiling. I need to hit my local gun shop for more Tru Oil, mine dried up. I'm thinking a little more fine hand filing on the rivet heads. I also got the handle for the second knife glued up and the cork for another rod handle. Time to chill.

So after reading your post Smitty I went to the shop, read the operating manual and used two of the spindles, no issues at all. My guess is that the comments made in the review of the sander failed to read the manual and note that the sanding sleeves seat on a soft rubber core that needs to be compressed with the appropriate size washers (provided) and tightened down to expand the rubber core. Exactly as it is with the small Dremel sanding drums. I used it for a few hours this afternoon and thus far, I am happy with the purchase. This was today's work on the new sander. Next up, Tru Oil finish the wood and then set the two rivets and the decorative center piece.

I inherited the old Ridgid Belt Sander (pictured above) from the neighbor years ago before he moved. It was missing some critical parts but it sufficed for the odd job now and again. But when the belt broke yesterday I went online to source new belts and came across this item on sale. It now has a new home in my shop. I suspect it'll see a lot of use going forward.

Well I didn't get very far this morning with the handle shaping as the belt on my old Ridgid Oscillating Belt and Drum Sander broke and I have no spares. It's been a long time since I used it, I don't think the Spiders inside were to happy with me powering 'er up after all these years. lol Hopefully I can get out in the next day or two for a few replacement belts in various grits.

I'll definitely be checking that one out, thanks CM.

Well Christmas is fast approaching and I've been busy in the shop with rod work of course and also busy playing with some new materials (resins, mica powders, aluminum sheeting) for my Stocking Stuffer Wine Bottle Stoppers. But the big ticket item this year is a couple of Custom Knives for my two Daughter's. I've never attempted this before and of course I didn't forge the Steel (yet!) but I am trying my hand, for the first time at making and assembling the knife handle's from a kit. The wood blocks provided are stabilized Curly Maple. Oh and I can also assure you that the knives are indeed .... razor sharp! Don't ask me how I know. 😁 I'm anxious to get back at it in the morning once the glue has set.

Oh Baby....The Great Curve. 😎

Simply.....Beautiful!

Found it.......

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I was born in "60" Smitty, but my real freedom to roam came in the 70's And living just a stones throw from Bronte Harbour was, well fabulous!

....Was the best Country on the Planet. Sadly these times will never return.