Ptychodus04 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Wrapped up the knife handle and sharpened this morning. For reference, the blade is 5.75 inches long. 2 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Awesome, Kris! Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 My kid and I like to go to the shooting range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvUTA5WlCcI 1 Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 19 hours ago, Ptychodus04 said: Wrapped up the knife handle and sharpened this morning. For reference, the blade is 5.75 inches long. Really nice work! Great job! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 33 minutes ago, Uncle Siphuncle said: My kid and I like to go to the shooting range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvUTA5WlCcI Fun! Unfortunately, full auto = empty wallet these days! Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Ptychodus04 said: Fun! Unfortunately, full auto = empty wallet these days! Indeed. That pursuit can unload a bank account as fast as as a gambling problem! Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 My wife talked me into making centerpieces for a HS band fundraiser for the kids. I made 24 in total. Cut, grind, forge, weld, paint, repeat... 3 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 40 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: My wife talked me into making centerpieces for a HS band fundraiser for the kids. I made 24 in total. Cut, grind, forge, weld, paint, repeat... You sir, are an artist! Well done. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: You sir, are an artist! Well done. Thanks. Next project is @snolly50's stand for his Noto which is currently sandwiched in plywood under about 70 pounds while the PVA glue holding it to its new plywood backing dries. Don't tell Snolly though, no need to worry him. 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Ptychodus04 said: Thanks. Next project is @snolly50's stand for his Noto which is currently sandwiched in plywood under about 70 pounds while the PVA glue holding it to its new plywood backing dries. Don't tell Snolly though, no need to worry him. @Ptychodus04, Kris, you better add another 30 pounds or so; it's hard to keep a good Noto down! Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 31 minutes ago, snolly50 said: @Ptychodus04, Kris, you better add another 30 pounds or so; it's hard to keep a good Noto down! They found me, I don't know how but they found me... Run for it Marty! My wife actually freaked out a bit when she saw it, thinking I was going to break it! Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Ptychodus04 said: My wife actually freaked out a bit when she saw it, thinking I was going to break it! @Ptychodus04 Kris, it is comforting to know that you have adult supervision. I know I often require it. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, snolly50 said: @Ptychodus04 Kris, it is comforting to know that you have adult supervision. I know I often require it. Yep. I always require it but sometimes, I sneak out of my cage and wreak havoc. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Those music centerpieces are awesome! Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Pagurus said: Those music centerpieces are awesome! Thanks. The best part is that everything is made from scrap metal. The angle steel, rebar, threaded rod, and flat plates are from a construction site and the flags on the single notes are made from old garage door spring! Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 My oldest son shot his first deer this season. I just got around to mounting the skull cap for him. 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I wrapped up another knife this weekend. It is a 6" drop point camp knife/chopper with a full tang and pecan handle scales. I also hand stitched the leather sheath. I acid etched the blade and learned that O1 doesn't etch very dramatically with muriatic. 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Been a member of cloudynights forum for nearly 8 years. Here's my attempt at imaging the Orion nebula... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Here's my AstroTech 6" imaging Newtonian on Sirius eq-g mount.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 @Hat That's a nice scope and a great image of M42. I personally love the diffraction spikes introduced by the secondary spider on a newt. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Ptychodus04 said: @Hat That's a nice scope and a great image of M42. I personally love the diffraction spikes introduced by the secondary spider on a newt. Thanks, I got the reflector for aperture, because I was familiar with them, and because I like diffraction spikes. I can't remember the numbers but they're strange - 1 spider vein creates 2 diffraction spikes, 2 spider veins create 8, 3 create 7 (or sone oddball number), and so on.... something like that. I saw your astro imaging thread. Good shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Hat said: Thanks, I got the reflector for aperture, because I was familiar with them, and because I like diffraction spikes. I can't remember the numbers but they're strange - 1 spider vein creates 2 diffraction spikes, 2 spider veins create 8, 3 create 7 (or sone oddball number), and so on.... something like that. I saw your astro imaging thread. Good shots! Spiders are weird for sure. I also like the faster f ratio on a reflector for deep space imaging. Many objects won't fit on the frame of the camera with my SCT. But, the SCT is great for solar system imaging as well as the smaller DSOs. I need to modify my off axis solar filter to fit my 12" SCT and practice with it on some sunspots before the eclipse this summer. It was built to fit a 10" dobsonian. I bet you have some dark skies being in SW New Mexico. I have to drive at least 3 hours to get to a good dark site from Dallas. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 27 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: Spiders are weird for sure. I also like the faster f ratio on a reflector for deep space imaging. Many objects won't fit on the frame of the camera with my SCT. But, the SCT is great for solar system imaging as well as the smaller DSOs. I need to modify my off axis solar filter to fit my 12" SCT and practice with it on some sunspots before the eclipse this summer. It was built to fit a 10" dobsonian. I bet you have some dark skies being in SW New Mexico. I have to drive at least 3 hours to get to a good dark site from Dallas. Good luck with the eclipse. There are some really awesome images online of solar eclipses. Yeah, the Gila wilderness is one of the best dark sky sites in the U.S. You could walk 100 miles out there and never see another person or sign of human life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 32 minutes ago, Hat said: Yeah, the Gila wilderness is one of the best dark sky sites in the U.S. You could walk 100 miles out there and never see another person or sign of human life. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Here's an M31 I took when I lived in red zone Tennessee... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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