Life happens. Ya! Tell me about it! Though the move is necessary and welcome, it has really slowed me down this year. I have missed the local hunter safety course , but maybe I can pick one up before the season starts. I am working on fire craft, just not primitive yet. I actually fixed field tips ...

I'll bet it's beautiful! If I leave the area where I live now, I'd love to move to the foothills of the Appalachians, or just beyond Asheboro, which is actually in the mountains a bit. I had to go to school there for my job about six years ago and I loved the people and the place. BTW, I meant to PM...

Sorry I haven't chimed in lately. I am going to go ahead and move this thread. I've been so tied up with the move to our new house that I have neglected the site . Bad mod! BAD MOD!!!!

And what's wrong with harmonicas and jaw-harps? MAAAN, now I gotta go take them out of my gear! :P No, seriously, I don't play an instrument of any kind yet, but there is a plastic recorder in the desk drawer next to me. Anyway, music is very important to about every culture. This is a good topic. I...

Hey Andy, It's good to hear that you are relocated safely and it sounds like you're in a good spot with the new house. We're still trying to get everything moved from the rental to our new home :evil: . Have I ever mentioned that I HATE moving? I just got my computer set up tonight while the wife wa...

Moving! On the one hand, I'm very happy. On the other, I'm exhausted. Hoping to hit the woods when the temperatures drop some around these parts.

We've been tied up with trying to buy our first home, so I haven't been around much. Sorry. When I can make the time, I'm still working on the boots. On my last outing, I made a quickie-quivver out of an old pair of jeans. It's not a long-term solution, but it worked in a pinch. Trying to look throu...

Pete,
Got the books in today. Thanks! I've only browsed through them since I haven't been home long. I'll check them out more thoroughly then send them back soon.
Thanks again.

I ran across something at work today. I was behind the mill and I saw that maintenance had changed a rubber belt on the log debarker. The old belt was laying beside the trash can. It gave me an idea. I'm not talking about an automotive V-belt, mind you. I'm talking a 4" wide belt with multiple ...

Okay, I'll be waiting.

Btw, what is a good leather weight for the bracers? I've got a good piece of leather via Peter Remling that should work, but I'm just curious. With the leather that I have now, it's kind of a one shot thing. If I mess it up, I'm going to the woods without a bracer this weekend.

Greetings Steve,
Glad to have you aboard. I believe you'll learn much here as I do every day. I look forward to seeing you get involved in the conversations. Look around, check the place out. Sit back, relax and let us hear from you.
Eric C.

Just printed off the drawings. I'm going to look them over at work and see if I can get started on them. They look really good!

As I have thought of making these boots for quite some time now, I have often wondered about different ways to make a sole with some traction. I've heard of using conveyor belt material, but I don't see how that would add traction as it looks pretty slick too. Then there's the possibility of finding...

Actually I'll be following this with interest. I am wondering how water tight some of my seams are going to be when I'm done with the boots. So, I'll be paying attention to your posts on the subject.