Adventures At Youth Summer Camp

[SandSquid]

Squid: Do you have a sharp punch for making the holes? The snaps need to fit in the hole pretty snug.

I just got a 5-Peice set of big bunches, and theTandy Mini Punch Set

So I'm now covered for: 5/64", 3/32", 1/8", 9/64", 5/32" and 11/64", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2"

You could also try a closure I used on a prototype until the snaps arrive.

that's pretty slick!

I can handle Line 20 as well as Line 24 now that I ordered (100) snaps and a Line 20 & Line 24 Snap Setter, and The Original Strap Cutter of my own, So I can cut more straps from scraps here.

Just got that same setup from Kevin. It works great. Position the barrel over the snap insert drive punch and tap, tap, tap. Snap set nice and snug. The kids will be able to work with it once shown.

I'm very glad to hear that....

There is so much hyperbole in advertising these days, it's hard to know if I'm making a wise decision.

And when you have very limited funds, buyers remorse sucks all that much more.

Edited June 2, 2012 by SandSquid

[Bluesman]

The short stubby drive is for line 24 the other line 20. One side of the barrel will hold the socket of the snap and the other side of the whatever it's called. Leet's say one side will do both sides of a Line 24 and the other will do both sides of a Line 20. Try a couple samples. The barrel will bottom out on the snap when it's tight. It really does work nice.

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

Check with your Tandy store for the J stamp. I know that Dee in the Las Vegas store keeps incomplete stamp sets to replace missing ones.

[Luke Hatley]

Check with your Tandy store for the J stamp. I know that Dee in the Las Vegas store keeps incomplete stamp sets to replace missing ones.

>>>>call the Memphis Store. 3 weeks ago she had some extra letters....

[WinterBear]

Talked to my cousin today, he said he thought the City Electric Shoe Shop in Gallup had a box or three of mismatched letter stamps they sold by the piece. Might be somewhere to call if you have no luck elsewhere.

five-o-five eight-6-3 five-2-five-2

[SandSquid]

The short stubby drive is for line 24 the other line 20. One side of the barrel will hold the socket of the snap and the other side of the whatever it's called. Leet's say one side will do both sides of a Line 24 and the other will do both sides of a Line 20. Try a couple samples. The barrel will bottom out on the snap when it's tight. It really does work nice.

Works perfectly, especially once I put a dab of lubricant on the little nipple end of the punch.

I'll send you a box of pieces for the postage.

Box came in today... AWESOMENESS!

[WinterBear]

Well nuts. Seems the box of snaps I sent isn't going to get to you. It's been tracked to the Memphis sort center, where it's been at for a week now, and still not marked as leaving the center or delivered. I think they lost it.

[SandSquid]

Well nuts. Seems the box of snaps I sent isn't going to get to you.

I would not give up hope entirely, yet, but I just ordered (200) Line 20's which I surmise will get me through the summer.

My leather working instruction and work table has evolved into this:

Though it is oftentimes much messier!

The (3-strand) Mystery Braid continues to be a hugely popular item for the campers. I got to spend several hours facilitating Archery and Leather Working with this weeks' "Camp Peace" Campers; children and youth who respond to everyday situations and problems with aggressive behavior. It was a little scary "arming them" with bows & arrows, and swivel knives and mallets, but they all had a great time and were able to work out some teen angst in a positive constructive manner. They were especially challenged by the Mystery Braid and though many of them got frustrated and wanted to quit. I just kept demonstrating it to them and telling them to follow the instructions, step-by-step and assured them they could do it, and eventually they worked through it. Since this is a Church Camp I tied it in like this: We all trusted in the instructions and followed them, and we were successful in completing your Mystery Braid. Perhaps there are some instructions in the Bible can help us succeed in life??? Hmmmm. perhaps....

One Camper combined archery and leather-working, in a very creative way

and I have just figured out how to do a 5-strand

Edited June 23, 2012 by SandSquid

[SandSquid]

It has been suggested that I post that should anyone feel the compulsion to assist the can do so by making donations to our PayPal account : goodshepherdyoutharchery@gmail.com

It would be 100% tax deductible..... Our IRS EIN number is: 62-6072830

the 501c3 is attached below;

Edited June 24, 2012 by SandSquid

[SandSquid]

Got a 2-fer in today, had kids shooting archery and leather-working at the same time...