Local Update
Hi All! Just sharing some local pics I took recently. That’s gotta be one of the best jobs ever! Wrangling logs with a “Dozer Boat” like this one! A few…
No More Brass Shavings!
I put the Lyman Brass trimmer into a plastic box before mounting it to the workbench. I can reverse the bottom part of the mount to install the hand trimmer…
Waterfront Nov – 2022
Let’s check out the waterfront, see what’s up! Not as fun to hang out on the dock when it’s cold out! Quiet, usually lots of foot traffic and dog walkers…
Buck 103 Skinner
#BladeFriday This is the “Buck Model 103” commonly called the “Skinner”. A really nice strong knife that really does excel at it’s main purpose, skinning! This is also a favourite…
Powder Coating
Just a couple quick pics on the setup for my final powder coating session for 2022. I find it best to have everything ready before I turn on the heat!…
Crofton Artwork
Spotted these down by the waterfront recently. Nice! I suspect that these will be stolen soon! Have a great day!
Clean Brass!
Why not start out your handloading with the cleanest brass you can have? Get yourself a small rock tumbler and polish them up about 40 rifle cases per drum. I…
Lyman Uniformers?
Primer Pocket Uniformers, to be exact! You can re-cut your primer pockets to spec in seconds. This is also a “One Time” operation. Another! “Oddly satisfying tool” by Lyman.
Lee Reloader Press
My first reloading press, and I still use it on a regular basis. I keep a universal decapping die installed so I can quickly prep cases. Happy decapping!
RCBS Jr. 2 Junk?
That’s right friends. I bought it out of a “Junk Box”, spectacular deal at $40.00 Little brother to the RCBS Rockchucker. Rock solid & smooth. Don’t ever pass up on…
Roll your own Shotshells?
Damn right! I have 4 shotshell presses, MEC 600 Jr. Single Stage Presses, One for 12, 20, 28, & 410. These things go for cheap at gunshows. Great for crimping…
Lyman Prep Tool
Comes with 2 Primer Pocket Scrapers, 2 Primer Pocket Crimp Removers, and 2 Deburring Tools. All of these can be stored inside the handle. Excellent tool. I only use the…
Sharpening Tools
From September 2022, Youtube Challenge, 5 Knives in 5 Days This was a 6th, Bonus Video #5knives5days , #5knivesin5days Files & stones of all sizes and shapes! Once you have…
Folding Saw
Small enough to take in your day hiking kit. An excellent tool for shelter building for gathering small firewood! This is an old Gerber model but there are many to…
Shotshell Roll Crimper
It’s an antique, but it works great. Just crank the handle and get nice clean roll crimped shells. Sometimes you just gotta go “Old School”! haha
#5 Ruko Original Bowie
From September 2022, Youtube Challenge, 5 Knives in 5 Days #5knives5days , #5knivesin5days This was “Dad’s camping knife” What I would describe as a good general duty knife! Looking a…
Do you “Brush”?
I do! Before I wet tumble clean the brass I inspect & brush. It’s an amazingly satisfying job when you are reloading! See the main pages for more like this!
Bullet Puller Hack!
If you use a “Kinetic Bullet Puller” just remember that the little collets either break or go missing. You can substitute a “Regular” shell holder in a pinch! See the…
Lee, .311-100-2R, Bullet Mold
For small game loads in the .30 Cal. rifles. More info in the Casting Section. See you there!
#4 Cold Steel Assegai Spear
From September 2022, Youtube Challenge, 5 Knives in 5 Days #5knives5days , #5knivesin5days “Holy Crap” is what I said, when I opened the box. This thing is a beast! Really…