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@Frodo Like i said she has had some training , not real sure but I think it was pretty basic . I am pretty sure our local range has classes as well . Thanks

Well maybe it will grow on me . I'm still playing , this one is oiled ,dyed , antiqued and then sealed . I think this is what I may be after , more so than the undyed look on the track . Also this piece is a little " flanky " and I kind of like that .

Thanks , the bear track is growing on me but the color of the flower and how I dyed it was just a mistake .

Thanks , that is the thing to have it on you if needed . There are better options I'm sure but this will be better than harsh words or a cry for help in that instant .

I thought about some type of keychain but as you say without proper training my mind went to something sharp and just target the eyes and or throat . Thanks

No we are good . All of this is good advice I have given her when she sees a concern at distance , I agree. Distance gives you options , I guess where I failed to communicate is this is a blind door , no camera view , no glass , no peephole , no way of knowing what is on the other side until you open it . This was my big point of concern , just as they step out of the door . I should have been clearer .

I finally broke down and bought a cheap 3/4 " oblong , I used it twice and went back to hole punch and cutting to connect the dots . But if I did a lot of that type stuff , I could see dropping some $ on a good set .

Service ..... a thing of days gone by . Sounds like the lady values her customers !! Glad you found all of your needs and are ready to get busy

Nice work on the shoulder rig ! Is that an old S&W 10-5 ?

decided to experiment with some dye. Neither of these is much to look at and the flower for a box bottom is a flop ( won't try that again). The bear claw not too bad , I antiqued with out sealing ( on purpose )to see how it looked and it might be of use somewhere down the road .

There is a story about the spelling I'll tell sometime

@Samalan Yes mistakes happen , not really talking about her walking out the door and attacking someone just standing there . But when a stranger puts his hand on her it will be go time , I am the exact same way . Up until you produce a weapon or put your hand on me you are only a concern ,when either happens you are a threat ...... Pepper spray is good at a little distance but once you are entangled you may get as much as the bad guy . I don't want to be fighting off a bad guy when I can't see . When BAD comes it comes in a SPLIT SECOND . Some people will handle the same situation different , some will freeze , others will surrender and some will fight as though their life depends on it .... often it does . I appreciate your thoughts but they are not in line with mine . Everyone has to make their own personal decisions and I won't tell anyone theirs is wrong .

Well , somebody would have to teach those moves to me first !!! LOL!! I do appreciate that Chuck and she has had the very basic instruction but I don't know if those were taught ?

NO Sir, it is different and cool ! First off if you enjoy it and it hurts no one then get after it . One of the best TV/ movies quotes I ever heard ( Shawskank Redemtion ) " Get busy living or get busy dying " Very nice !!

Frodo's topic got me to thinking . ( DANGEROUS ) is what the wife calls it . Our daughter works at a library , the employee entrance is out of sight and a little secluded . Now they always close up and leave in pairs ( never just a single person ) but in a bad situation seconds matter and the buddy might not be able to do much . God forbid anything ever did happen being able to make someone turn her loose might give her the few seconds she needed to get to her car . She has options in the car . This to the throat or eye of a well grown man will more than likely make him turn loose . Worn around her neck it is just a tool she uses to straighten out bent bindings on books !! No harm no foul per any regulations . Folks it is a mean ole world we live in , keep your head up and always be thinking !! Yes is just a slicker but it fits in the hand or fist nicely .

No , I am tooling first then let dry completely , then wet the outside 5/8's inch and form over 4" PVC pipe. @Samalan All very good points and just the tips I need to get better, Thank you .

OUTSTANDING !!! That is FINE AS FROG HAIR

Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!

@Samalan Thank you ! Last one in this batch

Pics would be nice , I am not bad to open stuff either . I suffer from Pandora's box syndrome

NICELY DONE !!!!!!

" high tech " is good

Next box ..... just some basket weave