tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37786980091075380912023-11-16T13:20:52.378-06:00OutdoorEnvyA never ending pursuit to take in all the outdoors has to offerOutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-67966199466545805922019-07-11T09:15:00.000-05:002019-07-11T09:15:32.673-05:00Birthday Fishing trip!Latest trip to Ft. Cobb lake for walleyes. It was myself and kiddos on my birthday a few weeks ago. Catching walleye with the kids on my birthday is a great way to spend the day! <div>
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Bel with a Hybrid Bass<br />
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myself holding some of the catch!<br />
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All in all a good day. Kept 4 walleye but I cleaned one of them ahead of the final picture. Two were 17, one 18 and one 19! Good eater sizes! Hope to get back out soon!<br />
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OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-79675947593709138042019-05-06T11:35:00.001-05:002019-05-06T11:35:45.610-05:00Good ol' father/son fishing trip<span style="background-color: #666666;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">Hey folks, Jack and I got out to the lake over the weekend. Had a darn good day. Probably caught around 25 hybrid bass and 7 walleye. Kept about half the bass and 5 of the walleye. Here's a few pics</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">Jack with a hybrid</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 12.48px;"><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47789225831_417cb41a24_b.jpg" style="border: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" width="640" /></span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">Jack with his big walleye of the day, just shy of 20 inches</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 12.48px;"><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47789225401_319e2a07a8_b.jpg" style="border: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" width="640" /></span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">We got into a double but the small one was just under the slot limit and had to go back. Still fun though have two in the net at the same time!</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 12.48px;"><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47789225131_8bd0f899fd_b.jpg" style="border: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" width="640" /></span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">Myself with a walleye, yes Jack had the big one of the day and was darn proud of it!</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 12.48px;"><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47789222101_8d4b3364cb_b.jpg" style="border: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" width="640" /></span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">One full livewell, best problem a fisherman can have</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 12.48px;"><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47789223171_0063aa19fc_b.jpg" style="border: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" width="640" /></span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">Jack with the days catch before cleaning them</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 12.48px;"><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46999996334_f078407670_c.jpg" style="border: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" width="480" /></span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">Parting pic of us headed in. A good day for the books!</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 12.48px;"><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47789222671_29c6e02bbe_b.jpg" style="border: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" width="640" /></span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.48px;">thanks for looking! </span></span></span>OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-13023133239729504102019-03-11T15:00:00.002-05:002019-03-11T15:00:38.517-05:00First Fish of 2019!Picked up this pre-spawn bass a couple weeks ago on a cold and windy day. 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<br />OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-78490474662900303072018-11-22T10:56:00.000-06:002018-11-22T10:56:00.492-06:00Fun times filling the freezerJust got done doing a 3 day hunt here for gun season in Oklahoma.
Harvested a doe and small buck. Bel was with me so it was exciting.
Saw lots of deer but all does and small bucks and passed on quite a
few. Got the doe the first morning to make sure we have some meat.
Took this small buck on the last evening. My dad was skunked so I gave
him the doe. We needed one for ourselves so this guy came out at the
right time. It was exciting and bel can't wait for next year. She has
the itch now and I'll teach her to shoot over this next year so it can
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thanks for looking!OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-19489782400241884502018-09-11T11:53:00.000-05:002018-09-11T11:53:06.790-05:00Bel's biggest Eye to date!caught over the weekend at Ft. Cobb lake! 21 inches/ 3lbs!<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1874/44616582361_e09bd6fc9d_c.jpg" />OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-2985489011741757772018-08-15T07:21:00.000-05:002018-09-01T14:48:14.620-05:00Chasing walleye and cats with the kiddos! Well last Friday I was off work so I packed up the boat and kiddos and went to chase <a class="vglnk" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=28300ead1ff83fe141ff2b0786a9444e&insertId=d811ac8b040fe394&type=M&exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&libId=jlju9ag60100ab0j000DAmyeic3nw&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D14691.0&v=1&iid=d811ac8b040fe394&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cabelas.com%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D108935280&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Fboard%3D76.0&title=Chasing%20Walleye%20and%20Cats%20with%20the%20kiddos&txt=%3Cspan%3Ewalleye%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>walleye</span></a>
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and half of fishing then some swimming. Kids reeled in all the fish and
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Here's a few pics from the day<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1836/30180468388_e1418110a9_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Bel caught the first <a class="vglnk" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=28300ead1ff83fe141ff2b0786a9444e&insertId=d811ac8b040fe394&type=M&exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&libId=jlju9ag60100ab0j000DAmyeic3nw&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D14691.0&v=1&iid=d811ac8b040fe394&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cabelas.com%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D108935280&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Fboard%3D76.0&title=Chasing%20Walleye%20and%20Cats%20with%20the%20kiddos&txt=%3Cspan%3Ewalleye%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>walleye</span></a> but it was under the 14" slot so it went back to get bigger<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/929/44048700711_79d95dbd5c_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />next Bel caught a channel cat that was probably around 4lbs. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1796/30180468268_9f001406f1_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Jack was pretty darn proud of his first catch, also his first <a class="vglnk" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=28300ead1ff83fe141ff2b0786a9444e&insertId=d811ac8b040fe394&type=M&exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&libId=jlju9ag60100ab0j000DAmyeic3nw&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D14691.0&v=1&iid=d811ac8b040fe394&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cabelas.com%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D108935280&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Fboard%3D76.0&title=Chasing%20Walleye%20and%20Cats%20with%20the%20kiddos&txt=%3Cspan%3Ewalleye%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>walleye</span></a> that was 19.5"<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1811/44048699701_ab49afb7ac_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Next Bel caught a blue that was probably 5-6lbs. It gave her a pretty good fight with a couple runs once it saw the boat<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1820/30180467148_0580814952_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />Last fish was another <a class="vglnk" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=28300ead1ff83fe141ff2b0786a9444e&insertId=d811ac8b040fe394&type=M&exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&libId=jlju9ag60100ab0j000DAmyeic3nw&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D14691.0&v=1&iid=d811ac8b040fe394&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cabelas.com%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FcategoryId%3D108935280&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fbladesandbushlore.com%2Findex.php%3Fboard%3D76.0&title=Chasing%20Walleye%20and%20Cats%20with%20the%20kiddos&txt=%3Cspan%3Ewalleye%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>walleye</span></a> for Jack, this one was 16"<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1777/30180468148_acbe9d8b74_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />livewell shot<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1833/30180468048_ec56a61817_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1775/44000212452_08396bd994_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />kids found some eggs buried in the sand. Guessing they were turtle eggs.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1839/44048699851_3fb7123be2_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />the backseat was pretty whipped by end of the day<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1799/30180467258_67ee638013_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />thanks for looking folks! OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-42339822741253330772018-06-27T09:13:00.000-05:002018-06-27T09:13:27.648-05:00Fishing updates!Been doing as much fishing as I can over the last month or so. Here's a few pics of from various trips!<br />
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This is the first fish I caught in the boat! 23.5" saugeye caught in Ft. Cobb lake. It was a great first catch!<br />
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First bass in the boat at lake Thunderbird<br />
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This is my FIL's first walleye/saugeye caught in Ft. Cobb. This was an all boy trip with Jack a long. Ended up with two keepers this trip.<br />
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Jack caught his biggest fish to date on the same trip. A drum that was around 4lbs. He put up a good fight and it was fun. <br />
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taking a break on one of the trips to let the kids stretch their legs a bit.<br />
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So far we are really enjoying the boat!<br />
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Here's a couple bass caught from a pond. The last one was a good one probably around 4lbs. <br />
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thanks for looking and stay tuned for more updates! OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-17202400764630359782018-05-14T07:25:00.000-05:002018-05-14T12:16:58.726-05:00Fishing upgrade! - Tracker Pro Guide V15So about a week ago I did my biggest fishing upgrade to date! Picked up this 2010 Tracker Pro Guide v15. I've wanted a fishing boat pretty much my whole life so this is really exciting for me! It's a 30HP Mercury four stroke. Has the fishing things you would like a boat to have. Took it out last night for a couple hours for the maiden voyage! I'm really looking forward to summer now!! <br />
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Kids were excited with me! Bel is in the front here<br />
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Jack and my FIL<br />
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Bel caught the first fish on the boat<br />
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Happy Skipper in training<br />
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heading back home. Pretty good first day out! <br />
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thanks for lookingOutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-64389375259889500242018-03-19T10:43:00.000-05:002018-03-19T10:43:00.934-05:00Vintage Craftsman 2.3 16 ChainsawSo I've been on the lookout for older chainsaws that are 70's and 80's. The old all metal ones that they "don't make like they the use to" kind of thing. Now I'm in an area that was never logging so they have not been plentiful. Either too beat up or someone thinks there worth a lot of money, regardless of condition. So anyways I finally got a decent one that is the basic hasn't ran in years and just getting rid of it. It's a <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=craftsman" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>Craftsman</span></a> 2.3. My research shows it was probably made by Poulan in the early 70s. It's a 38cc <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=saw" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>saw</span></a> with a 14" bar and chain, though the <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=plate" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>plate</span></a> says 16, so it's original bar was probably a 16". But this actually fills a niche for me as I don't have a smaller saw and it is one of those one handers for limbing jobs, etc. So kind of neat to me. <br /><br />So here it is as it came. Pretty good condition really, just dirty.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4774/25957432557_fb38931d6a_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4771/25957432527_09d9166ce0_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />drained the awful gas and sprayed out the <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=tank" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>tank</span></a> some with carb <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=cleaner" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>cleaner</span></a>. Did this s few times. To give an idea how bad it is the <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=filter" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>filter</span></a> is stuck to the bottom of the <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=tank" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>tank</span></a>. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/805/40828909391_00511a644a_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />back to the <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=bench" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>bench</span></a> and will start cleaning it out<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/784/40787092662_25fdf20a17_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />cleaning up really nice. I just used some gas and <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=toothbrush" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>toothbrush</span></a> and a wipe cloth<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/819/25957432357_953fd468ed_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4780/40119819824_b56df99443_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/786/25957432287_c586cb3377_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />carburetor is done. The diaphragm and fuel <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=pump" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>pump</span></a> are toast so I ordered a set to replace it. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/821/25957432227_a020aab5b5_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4773/25957432107_f2ca67fe14_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4794/40119819184_7cb8e44162_b.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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First is running a new fuel line. Here you <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=can" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>can</span></a> get a sense for the hard curve it has.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/813/40856128492_c5ba43cbf9_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />The old fuel <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=filter" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>filter</span></a> finally released from the <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=tank" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>tank</span></a> bottom after having some gas in it for a few days...<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/784/26025681487_f9ef9b6bfb_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Just for my own amusement I wanted to see if I could get this new line routed without having to take the flywheel off. So I got some 50lb. braided fishing line and a hook and double it up and ran through the old line and pulled it up through that tight curve.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4777/40004382365_016758f007_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4783/26025681197_cf555c949f_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/812/40004382225_2ec5b9ab7c_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/807/26025681097_03cfccdf01_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/811/40856130612_3d901b0cee_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/788/40004381865_b30781784d_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/794/40856130462_ece4bc0a3e_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/808/40004381655_36ae2e3429_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />So I tied off the knot and started trying to coax it through. I wish I could tell you it worked but the turn was too hard and it wasn't a continuous tube. One ended and then it had to go into another opening while making that 90 degree turn and up. It didn't happen and I decided just to see if I could pull it through with force and the knot pulled through the tube. A better know maybe would have been better. I do think this idea would work if you have a simpler routing path. <br /><br />So had to take the flywheel off. I used an impact driver for this.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4786/26025680257_81a4566595_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/808/40004381445_efb3494f53_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />while blowing out the area first I got really lucky as a I forgot to grab the flywheel key before I started blowing. After I got done I realized it was gone and looked down and it was right by my foot. That was fortunate cause it's little and could have gone anywhere never to be found..<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/790/26025679887_4d760bf00c_b.jpg" width="640" /> <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/786/40856130012_cf9fca0527_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />So routing the line was easy at this point. Hemostat pliers really make grabbing and pulling on the fuel lines easy. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/784/40004381295_46f89a2d2b_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4772/40004381035_f9a13195fe_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Now for the carburetor. I cleaned it out and then replaced the diaphragm, fuel <a class="vglnk" href="https://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=pump" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>pump</span></a>, and gaskets. All these were old and cracking.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4794/26025679187_3768de3e27_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/817/26025679017_58d27c8593_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4773/40004380825_b28762070c_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Alright got her all put back together. Got it fired up and tuned the carb and it's running pretty good. I took it out by the wood pile to run it through a log.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/805/40856128902_f16bd48740_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4783/26025678877_dbdb399aa2_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Not a bad deal for a total cost of about $22<br /><br />Thanks for looking folks!OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-58211947401075807672018-02-15T07:57:00.001-06:002018-02-15T07:57:53.076-06:00Craftsman 25cc Bushwhacker Hedge Trimmer Save! Well I found this hedge trimmer as a garage sale leftover on craigslist. Story is it hasn't ran in a couple years as the fuel line broke off in the tank and the guy drained the gas and it's just been sitting since. After looking it over pretty good his story checked out so I picked it up for $12. I have been wanting to find a gas one cheap like this so it worked out. I spent $2 on a new spark plug, about $1.50 on fuel lines, and about $3 on a fuel filter. Got it all changed out and tuned the carburetor and it's running really good. So for less than $19 I have a running gas hedge trimmer so that's a good day in my book. Here's a few pics.<br /><br /><img alt="Image" class="postimage" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4744/39569979784_66858c38db_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="Image" class="postimage" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4671/39569978934_b30442d737_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /> Wiped it down with some degreaser and it looks alright<br /><br /><img alt="Image" class="postimage" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4761/39569981124_d891411b9c_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="Image" class="postimage" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4625/39569980204_7a69e76231_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><br /> thanks for lookingOutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-42629011229768590702017-09-26T07:17:00.000-05:002017-09-26T07:17:43.828-05:00Sons' first hammerWell Jack needed a <a class="vglnk" href="http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=hammer" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>hammer</span></a> of his own. He's close to losing dads so I thought it would be fun to make him one and let mine stay where I put it! HA! So we found a good oldie and made it happen. Turned out pretty good.<br /><br />Vintage Craftsman hammer - $1<br />New octagonal handle - $3.99<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4375/37287961462_3f32588955_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4350/37270138646_ef4218e0c9_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Getting the old handle off, Made Jack do most of the work. What do you know? It came with two wedges too!<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4395/37270137576_7ff87b9cca_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4395/37460125355_18756f3f1f_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />now we're sanding the lacquer off and taking off the rust while trying to leave the patina, like using sandpaper and water for rust removal. Keeps the dust down and let's you see your work better<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4447/37317467271_f602e2ff44_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4384/37270137096_5f6a1319b7_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4396/36647869253_8ed3596f37_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4393/37061353540_ecf82202db_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />now we're getting it fitted all the way down nice and tight. Curling all around<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4498/37287965532_5f7c5b9b8f_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4344/37061352960_e9116e455f_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4464/37061352610_31dec01b4e_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4490/37287964862_20af4eb5c3_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4411/37287964012_b1a1ff9e6b_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />we carved his name in and used some coal to fill it in and put some boiled linseed oil on it and she's done! He likes it! We'll see if he can hang on to it. He is pretty proud it's the same size as dads!<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4375/37061350640_521775d7ed_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4459/37061349930_f129a9082b_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4387/37287963342_3bb09c5350_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />thanks for lookin!OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-68222438398892367132017-09-25T10:29:00.002-05:002017-09-26T07:14:31.989-05:00Council Tool Velvicut Hudson Bay Belt HatchetHey folks I have another Council Tool Velvicut offering for you to have a look at! It's the Hudson Bay Belt Hatchet. <br />
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Specs:<br />
Head 1.25lb(5160 Steel, RC 52-56)<br />
Length 14 inches<br />
Edge Length 3.5 inches<br />
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First thing to note is this Hudson Bay head is not a smaller version of their 2lb Hudson Bay. It has had some changes to prevent loosening of the head, which is the most common problem associated with Hudson Bay patterns. It has a tall eye with interior eye ridges and is hung proud. I really beat this pretty good by driving into <a class="vglnk" href="http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=rounds" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink">rounds</a> a little bigger than you would use it on and it did not come loose. I did not soak in linseed oil either, I'm using it in out of the box condition. It is good practice though to give any axe/hatchet a few coating of linseed oil though. It will be part of your regular maintenance to maintain it so you might as well start it off right. This really is a good looking and feeling hatchet. The handle ergonomics are great all round. Good weight and feel all over. Nice end swell to fill your hand and just thick enough towards the head to choke up on and do finer work. <br />
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The sheath has two options to pick from. You have a full sheath and a mask version. Both seem very well made and had a nice snug fit to them. The full sheath has belt loops and a D-ring attachment as well.<br />
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Here's a profile look, this was hung very well and was hung straight, metal wedge was set perfectly as well. Good grain too!<br />
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This hatchet did a fine job splitting down kindling. That is an expected chore of any hatchet and I think anyone will be pleased with it's chopping and splitting performance when using it on wood appropriate for its size. I really found this hatchet to be a nice carver. I had been needing get my 5 year old son a smaller paddle for our canoe trips so I thought it would be fun to carve out one with the hatchet. <br />
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Getting started I found about a 5-6" wide branch and sawed it off. It has a nice curve to it that I incorporated into the handle motion that I think should work nicely for him.<br />
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This hatchet has nice bite and it is a high centerline hatchet so it just peels wood naturally in carving<br />
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here's that curve I am working into the shape<br />
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This is pretty close for the rough out. I'll need to thin the paddle a little more and then refine it a bit with a draw <a class="vglnk" href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crateandbarrel.com%2Fwusthof-classic-ikon-14-piece-knife-block-set%2Fs532616%3Flocaledetail%3DUS%26ps_cid%3D580%26utm_source%3Dshopzilla%26utm_medium%3Dcse%26utm_campaign%3Dsc%26a%3D1101%26scpid%3D6%26scid%3Dscsho%26sc_intid%3D532616%26szredirectid%3DSZ_REDIRECT_ID&mid=19606&cat_id=13000200&atom=10480&prod_id=&oid=6289051987&pos=1&b_id=18&bid_type=10&bamt=1b048c77e8c6fc8d&cobrand=1&ppr=2913115e3d6a9b0d&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=12&af_creative_id=2973&af_id=26865&af_placement_id=1&dv=6f5501098494548f8ce93569d3975979" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink">knife</a> and I plan to round the end of the handle. But it's coming a long. This was probably done in about 30-40 minutes or so.<br />
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I think this hatchet would be a great option for anyone wanting that light weight packable option. I myself prefer a smaller hatchet in my <a class="vglnk" href="http://www.brownells.com/search/index.htm?k=hunting" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink">hunting</a> pack just to cut the weight down but still have a formidable tool in the bag when needed. Most backpackers would appreciate its size and weight as well. It should be comfortable for new comers to the axe/hatchet market and a very non-intimidating option. This hatchet's quality is top notch. I like the deep stamping of the makers mark and USA on each side. This is heirloom quality and would be an awesome first axe. I think it would be cool to see the BSA start using a high quality USA made hatchet like this again. This size is pretty much the same as the old high quality offerings they would use. Those are still around and have been passed down and this could be as well. If you find yourself in the market for a hatchet of this size it would be a terrific choice. <br />
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Pricing from Council Tool's website at this time is:<br />
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$107.05 with the mask cover<br />
$119.52 with the full sheath<br />
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Thanks for looking and I will do my best to answer questions! OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-67518604565890420422017-06-16T08:13:00.000-05:002017-06-16T08:13:40.175-05:00Caught my Shark!!Caught this shark from the surf in Florida in the Seacrest/Rosemary
beach area of the panhandle. We're on our annual trip and I have been
wanting to get one of these and finally made it happen! Caught it with a
lady fish head. It was fun as heck to catch. <br />
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So I measured out the length to be a little over 19 inches and cut the handle in the places to get the shape I wanted and got it fitted. <br />
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I decided to try torching the handle a bit on this one as well. I have never done one until now but I like it.<br />
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Now I applied quite a few coats of Watco. Will probably do some more but it looks darn good so far<br />
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trying it out some.<br />
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carved a stool for Jack with it. It is a great carver. Handle looks thin but it feels just right.<br />
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It'll make a good woods companion. It's been awhile since I had a 1.5lb head for a half axe. I forgot how light they feel. <br />
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Hope you liked it and thanks for looking!OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-63962596188225490742017-02-14T07:37:00.001-06:002017-02-14T07:37:11.662-06:00Restored FSS Pulaski Axe This is an old Barco FSS <a class="vglnk" href="http://www.carolinarustica.com/pulaski-sedona-valley-bedside-chest-pu-509123?utm_source=commjunction&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=gdf" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>Pulaski</span></a> that I've had kicking around for a couple years. Which is odd for me cause I really like it and have from the beginning. I finally got it finished up. Here is the project<br /><br />How she started<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="360" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1603/26523660346_700bcfffe5_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="360" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1633/26276757210_94b5398d1d_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />hand filed out that chip and took off most of the rust while leaving some of the patina<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="360" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1500/26483593561_a1b353b807_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="360" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1583/26276778730_eb697df676_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="360" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1537/25946741493_ed1e957cf4_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1633/26457312502_aee0579c46_z.jpg" width="361" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2378/32878666165_ea384e473d_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/703/32878664735_3017a7cddf_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Thanks for looking!OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-11548367820276930282017-02-01T07:48:00.001-06:002017-02-01T07:48:39.584-06:00Cheap Mans Fallers Belt KitSo I wanted to keep my tools handy on me when I'm doing tree work but I didn't want to drop $40-50 to get a wedge pouch and a quick access axe scabbard. If I was a pro then sure. But I'm not. So I set out to see what would make do and came up with the following. All these items I already had on hand so it cost me nothing to put together. Most of this stuff you probably have as well, and if not these items are cheap and readily available in any area I would think.<br /><br />Wedge pouch - I was looking for something that could work and then thought a wedge and an AR <a class="vglnk" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/13/0/19/DealFrame/DealFrame.cmp?bm=603&BEFID=96424&acode=616&code=616&aon=&crawler_id=523588&dealId=jqM4TqIDsI5uyIux1BOslw%3D%3D&searchID=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fads.midwayusa.com%2Fproduct%2F283276%2Fcz-magazine-scorpion-evo-3-s1-9mm-luger-30-round-polymer-translucent%3Fcm_mmc%3Dpf_ci_ebay-_-Gunsmithing%2B-%2BMagazines%2B-%2BPistol%2B-%2B11%252B%2BRounds-_-CZ-_-283276%26sdc_id%3DeBay&DealName=CZ%20Magazine%20Scorpion%20EVO%203%20S1%209mm%20Luger%2030-Round%20Polymer%20Translucent&MerchantID=523588&HasLink=yes&category=0&AR=-1&NG=1&GR=1&ND=1&PN=1&RR=-1&ST=&MN=msnFeed&FPT=SDCF&NDS=1&NMS=1&NDP=1&MRS=&PD=0&brnId=2455&lnkId=8070676&Issdt=170130051912&IsFtr=0&IsSmart=0&dlprc=19.99&SKU=283276" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>mag</span></a> are pretty close in size. And it was close enough. This is a single <a class="vglnk" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/13/0/19/DealFrame/DealFrame.cmp?bm=1008&BEFID=96424&acode=1011&code=1011&aon=&crawler_id=481999&dealId=TMdK7xReDp1xS1wG_J8joA%3D%3D&searchID=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brownells.com%2Fshooting-accessories%2Fholsters-belt-gear%2Fmagazine-belt-pouches%2Fpro-series-single-mag-pouch-glock-9-40-black-rh-tek-lok-sku098000080-31764-53796.aspx%3Fcm_mmc%3Dcse-_-Itwine-_-shopping-_-098-000-080%26utm_medium%3Dcse%26utm_source%3Decn%26utm_campaign%3Ditwine%26utm_content%3D098-000-080%26gdffi%3D5e517ec5e60d4cc7bbc235bfc648114c%26gdfms%3D5CCD54DD2ABF4DC3983E02F02CC6C783&DealName=Blade-Tech%20Pro-Series%20Single%20Mag%20Pouch%20-%20Pro%20Series%20Single%20Mag%20Pouch-Glock%209%2F40-Black-Rh-Tek%20Lok&MerchantID=481999&HasLink=yes&category=0&AR=-1&NG=1&GR=1&ND=1&PN=1&RR=-1&ST=&MN=msnFeed&FPT=SDCF&NDS=1&NMS=1&NDP=1&MRS=&PD=0&brnId=2455&lnkId=8070676&Issdt=170130051912&IsFtr=0&IsSmart=0&dlprc=42.49&SKU=098000080-098000080-10088" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>mag </span><span>pouch</span></a> and I can fit two 8 in. wedges inside it. It's snug but works fine and they are securely in there. I did have to retie the bungee cord to be single lined to extend it enough to reach over the wedges. The molle webbing worked great to hold your scrench. You could hang a fallers tape from it was well and probably carry a file too.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/407/32524206311_ae7e327200_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Next up I wanted one of those quick access axe scabbards that holds your axe upright on your backside. They looked handy so started looking for something I could make one out of. I didn't have a leather piece big enough for one and I didn't know if leather would be rigid enough to hold the shape well to keep the axe where you want it. So started looking for something plastic that would be hard enough to hold a shape and strong enough the axe wouldn't easily pierce it. Then I saw one of my empty 5qt oil jugs. And here we go...<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/408/32524204591_08bfaae266_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/456/31834536743_1877bfdde5_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/268/32267405270_864d523548_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/270/32524202441_ab297f6fe6_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />Looks like it will be a tight squeeze on my Council pack axe. I'm hoping to get it to fit as this axe is a great fallers buddy.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/632/32524201651_0b50e12157_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />I decided to try and heat the plastic to bend it out a bit and see if the clearance will work for the pack axe. I'll roll the dice and see what happens.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/395/32267403990_153cf09f5c_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Well I didn't have any mini bolts small enough so I again looked at what I had and decided to go with some small zip ties. I drilled small holes and lashed em up.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/596/32524200081_1f5ed485af_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />the bottom of this jug did have ridges that added a lot of stability to the bottom. Especially when overlapped a bit.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/768/32267402980_bebca3336e_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />well it was just too small for the pack axe. I'll do another one later for it.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/734/32524198721_fe6484fe56_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />So went and got my slightly smaller Plumb Cedar half axe and it fit fine. It's just under 19" and the head is 1.75lb. It should work great too. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/283/32267402320_5dd217a6a1_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/294/32524197701_ab7bd66d25_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />the kit!<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/623/31834531163_90f32c41cd_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />cut out a couple belt slits<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/419/31834537863_9fafc44f97_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />now for your modeling pics in the garage shop runway...<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/734/31834530123_7e6efed933_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/594/32524195621_004d4997b1_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />Well it turned out pretty good and works as intended. Cost nothing, also weighs nothing. Well I learned a bit for the next one I'll make. First off I made it backwards. The scabbards I've seen the axe handle is on your strong arm side, I flipped this one for lefty. This still works easy though. I don't think it will bother me that bad. I'm interested to see how will the zip ties hold up. I'll throw a couple extra in my tool kit I keep in the truck just in case. As for the next one I'm thinking an old storage bin might make a good candidate. We shall see. <br /><br />So I would call this one a win. I got my weekend warrior fallers kit for a bargain.<br /><br />Hope you liked it! Thanks for looking!OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-38711364686718773912017-01-23T09:08:00.000-06:002017-01-23T09:08:57.066-06:00Council Tool Velvicut Saddle Axe review<img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/741/31637676794_f02533151c_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Here is a look at the soon to come Saddle Axe from <a class="vglnk" href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00MX1HQGA%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B00MX1HQGA4753727%3Fsmid%3DA3G95P41TUE85V%26tag%3Dshopz0d-20%26ascsubtag%3Dshopzilla_mp_1233-20%3BSZ_REDIRECT_ID%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26creative%3D395105%26creativeASIN%3DB00MX1HQGA&mid=184059&cat_id=12150125&atom=10468&prod_id=&oid=6172625557&pos=1&b_id=18&bid_type=4&bamt=42cebdc0db812186&cobrand=1&ppr=682b69d77a910d24&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=12&af_creative_id=2973&af_id=615103&af_placement_id=1&dv=7205cccce6e148e7784acaaae1ca2fca" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>Council </span><span>Tool</span></a>. It will be in their Velvicut line of <a class="vglnk" href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opticsplanet.com%2Fblack-savage-camp-hatchet-13-5in.html%3Futm_source%3Dcse%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dconnexity&mid=32913&cat_id=12150125&atom=10468&prod_id=&oid=6969571463&pos=1&b_id=18&bid_type=10&bamt=8ba1eb00eb94bdda&cobrand=1&ppr=c3df62017714bfd0&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=12&af_creative_id=2973&af_id=615103&af_placement_id=1&dv=7205cccce6e148e7784acaaae1ca2fca" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>axes</span></a>. Here are the specs:<br /><br />OAL 15.25"<br />Head Weight 2lb, 5160 steel<br />"C" stamped side has a 25 degree edge and the "USA" stamped side is 32 degree edge<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/568/31637801774_486858c47b_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/603/31669807613_3bc0b61d73_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Comes with a two piece sheath with matching stamps. It's a handsome setup<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/545/32359782531_d718ef8c16_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/661/31637790024_e2eb132f79_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/438/31669798623_1817ce241e_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />I hit the woods to see how it did. First up was harvesting some pitchwood from low hanging dead pine branches<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/429/32440852086_5b9764416f_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/650/32440886056_c55b1fb518_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/438/32102818920_68ecd55bf2_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/295/31637820224_280fe63794_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/735/32102917210_ddcd398613_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />ended up being a good little harvest for few minutes work<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/695/31669511343_4a449d5c94_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />I also used the wider edge to clear some thorn vines. Having two edges was pretty nice as I could do ground work and still know I have a nice sharp edge on the other side. Backpackers could really find this handy for clearing out the ground shrub and roots for their sleeping spot.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/618/32102887020_0a84e81dd1_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Next up I found a dead standing pine and felled it<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/668/32481330325_0eb544e70e_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/423/31669662553_ed65ce05e0_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/305/32329739212_50dc69781d_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/649/32329755602_8e2d7c5d3f_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/285/32102713660_e56560543e_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/607/32102691450_5eca23f25b_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/284/32329721142_d862ea7a9d_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />It worked very well. The handle on this one is spot on. It has that "just feels right" in your hand. The end swell is nice and it's nice for choking up on too. At 15 inches it is just long enough to do a two handed swing if you want as well.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/515/32440739586_dc5d4ab197_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/741/31637676794_f02533151c_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />I notched out a <a class="vglnk" href="http://rd.bizrate.com/rd?t=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB004RDQKGE%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B004RDQKGE4773442%3Fsmid%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26tag%3Dshopzilla0d-20%26ascsubtag%3Dshopzilla_rev_38-20%3BSZ_REDIRECT_ID%26linkCode%3Ddf0%26creative%3D395093%26creativeASIN%3DB004RDQKGE&mid=184056&cat_id=12150125&atom=10468&prod_id=&oid=6415101429&pos=1&b_id=18&bid_type=4&bamt=48cd9202db195e9b&cobrand=1&ppr=b411cd32791faa9e&rf=af1&af_assettype_id=12&af_creative_id=2973&af_id=615103&af_placement_id=1&dv=7205cccce6e148e7784acaaae1ca2fca" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>V </span><span>cut</span></a> on the stump and proceeding to saw a few logs<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/401/32102734120_ebfb529557_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/568/31669707953_963c0397e5_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/351/31669640223_025bfb5df2_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Splitting it down was no problem<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/528/31669620893_5ac804deaa_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/471/31637562894_38b64ce4fa_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/576/31669576073_95d7d7dab6_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />I left this little pile to come back to in the future. It was pretty damp from all the moisture we've had here lately.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/567/32329685602_9d9e3a79d5_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />next I wanted to see how it would do for carving out flat sides and it did good here too. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/267/32329641952_7da803dd0f_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/541/32329697962_59b2dd8c34_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />I decided to keep with the carving theme and proceeded to make a mallet with it. The 2lb head is a nice size for carving. Not too heavy to wear you out but just heavy enough the head does most of the work for you. I started out sawing it to length and sawing the <a class="vglnk" href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088CPCZ0" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink"><span>head </span><span>part</span></a> in a little.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/656/31669498813_162cd7d6a7_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/569/31637479944_6b409c200c_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/780/31669502673_11d0420e59_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/638/31637474684_7c958beb42_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/743/31669505293_7962b569b2_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/601/31637470404_a8ac631a13_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Came out pretty good for about 10 minutes of work<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/346/32440547096_9a064a3cb3_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />A handy way to split with a double is to sink the head in the stump straight up and then you can baton your logs down on to the edge. It's a very safe and controlled way to split.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/520/32440578336_a1f3323981_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/315/32359513811_092d5097e7_b.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />Edge held up great all day. I will mention the edges were razor sharp on arrival. Both were hair shaving sharp.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/360/32102538630_ecb5d485a3_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Grain was certainly acceptable on a hatchet. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/781/32481128385_7122cc606b_z.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />Overall I think this saddle axe makes a great woods companion. It's easy to see why Nessmuk liked them in his travels. I found the weight and length to compliment each other and the added benefit of two working edges at all times give you confidence to get a job done right. Here's a parting Nessmuk trio pic and my gear for the day. I think I'll find this axe in my pack a lot.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/257/31669726593_cf299e285c_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/602/32102658060_0b6b2dff19_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />thanks for lookingOutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-55136135054147157142017-01-17T11:27:00.000-06:002017-01-17T11:27:02.702-06:00Council Tool Pack Axe & Stihl MS290 WoodCutter's ComboJust wanted to share a quick update on the Council Pack Axe. I have found it to be a great faller's buddy. It's great for limbing, using the heel as a pickaroon to lift the logs, pounding in wedges with the large square poll(that is hardened by the way), and even the length is handy for doing quick measurements on log length for consistency when cutting. I just can't say enough good things about it. People falling the big timber would probably want a larger version or axe. But for most people I think this would be the top choice. It's a 2lb head on a 18" handle. There is an in depth review I've posted of the axe as well. <br />
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<br />OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-41995496489050050902016-07-06T16:34:00.001-05:002016-07-06T16:34:47.866-05:00Exhaust Manifold Replacement on the TruckI figured I'd post up some projects on my truck as I slowly go through it and work on it when needed.<br />
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Last Friday night I replaced the left(driver side) exhaust manifold. Old one had a nice crack. This was a pretty straight forward project. Only unforeseen pain in the butt part was a bracket that holds the power steering pump in place was held in place by the two front manifold bolts. So to take it off I had to get a pulley puller kit and take the tension held pulley off to be able to unbolt the bracket so I could move it out of the way. Added about 2 hours to the project. So total time on this was about 4 hours. But I'm a knuckle head and was doing this for the first time so it can be done much faster. <br /><br />Here is the old in place with the crack on the first left elbow on the manifold<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7580/28002461446_bd405a206f_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Here it is pulled out<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7478/27756479940_899c30e86c_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />here is old and the new one<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7402/28002460166_67509618e5_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />installed...finally<span style="margin: 0px -0.5ex 0px 0px;"> </span>. you can see that black metal bracket on the left two bolts that traveled along the back of the power steering pump. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7314/28002459626_7c86dd69ac_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7412/27756482120_69a2b4d21b_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />a couple engine pics. the air filter housing was painted red when I got it. I didn't like it at first but I am getting used to it and feel it's growing on me. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7797/28002460836_e7463f054e_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7701/27756481350_1855eef93a_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7720/27756480540_cb5371d0c8_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />well I did get some of my power back that the leak was robbing me of. Also it is much quieter so it solved my vacuum leak issue up front. So I think we can call this one a success. <br />
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<br />OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-57382645295552744102016-05-17T08:31:00.002-05:002016-05-17T08:31:56.442-05:00Fishin' with the kiddos!Here is the 2016 fishing update this year with the kids. So far they are on a roll! Isabel caught her first bass with an artificial lure all by herself, then another in the same day! Jack caught one too with a little help casting but then it was all him!<br /><br />Here is the crew!<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7680/26797242920_2a97dcee38_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Bel caught both her bass on a little mini-whacker spinner bait<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7600/26797244410_e31c199d63_c.jpg" width="360" /> <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7368/26797243660_a3c0a3e8cd_c.jpg" width="360" /><br /><br />Jack is holding his he caught on a little crawfish plug. I would cast this out far and let him reel it in. He caught one!<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7659/26797371010_d67c40cd12_c.jpg" width="360" /><br /><br />Here is Jack holding one I caught<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7085/26468151463_c9104fa57f_c.jpg" width="360" /><br /><br />more random fish pics<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7502/26977378782_36f3da9c18_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7453/27071757945_7d8ac7e198_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="360" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7667/26797369570_d1463c5097_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Good times! More to come another day!<br /><br />Thanks for looking!OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-31962830796195055432016-04-18T14:14:00.000-05:002016-04-18T14:14:17.984-05:00Review - Council Tool Pack Axe Hey folks, I was lucky enough to have been chosen by Craig(Rooster) and Council Tool to try out their new Pack Axe which is part of their new "Wood-Craft" line of axes, found here <a class="bbc_link" href="http://counciltool.com/new-wood-craft-axe-line/" target="_blank">http://counciltool.com/new-wood-craft-axe-line/</a>. Rooster designed this axe and Council liked enough to pick it up. Smart move on both accounts in my opinion. So here is the breakdown and some of my thoughts on the axe.<br /><br />This is the smaller version:<br />OAL listed at 19inches. Mine was just at 18 1/3".<br />Head weight listed at 2lbs. Took their word on it as it felt 2lbs for sure!<br />Edge length - 3.5" - My only picky miss on this axe is I would have liked to see the edge length in the 3.75-4" range. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1486/24395948399_d1a58f1221_c.jpg" width="480" /> <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1672/24737384486_5a5b00cfe6_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1461/24135444514_4fb68f3bee_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />I liked the hanging method and found the profile very good for an all-round performer<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1450/24395932719_76e48de930_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />For those that aren't familiar with the design by Rooster he took the Council Tool boy's axe head and trimmed it down to make it a little lighter and more suited for a smaller handle. But keeping it all axe and not going light enough to make it a hatchet. He accomplished this nicely as I found out. Here are some tasks I put it through that just about any of you would do in any camp.<br /><br /><strong>Chopping:</strong><br />The axe did very well here. The head profile and weight was biting deep with minimal swing effort and releasing out of the wood nicely.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1619/24135412084_3bcd99ccd8_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1463/24136729173_1714aff0cc_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1463/24763561645_71e63fd9f3_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1673/24670072311_b6b19fb725_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1482/24645744432_b69a706e74_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />Had this tree down in no time. Limbing it was quick work too<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1695/24763538295_588f239e14_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1709/24136703753_97f5ea1af7_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><strong>Bucking:</strong><br />This was easy work as well. The head weight really lets you swing easy. The 18-19" handle is just long enough for a comfortable two handed swing. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1446/24135366114_9294dd74ed_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1656/24395871529_209d55894d_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1614/24645715022_de13ccc82e_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><strong>Splitting:</strong><br />I got a few logs sawed up and it proved to eat through Pine without issue. It feels like an axe as the forward weight of the head gives it a good punch for splitting.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1600/24763502425_7cce16f0ff_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1546/24135592044_7626c348ac_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1461/24645945862_6beb1113fb_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Edge was holding up very well<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1507/24670263611_d42bfc562e_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />I also put it to work on some seasoned Cedar and did fine here as well<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1488/24763732715_8c643e2b6d_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/24136887093_4abb4cc34f_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Edge did fine with a ferro rod<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1573/24136879093_58c7d988b9_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1568/24135550694_e0575d0431_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Overall I really enjoyed using this axe. It is right up my alley as I like a heavier head on a shorter handle. I think the fact you can pick your handle length preference is a great idea. As for this size it definitely offers a half axe that works more like an axe than a hatchet. Hits for me were the handle shaping and overall quality of the axe. Also the heel is designed to be used as a hookeroon and found it did work as such. The handle contour is just what I like with a thinner neck and nice palm swell.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1593/24737467606_37c97151bb_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />alignment was also good and the hanging method with circular metal wedge you can count on holding up over time<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24468164320_5fb4a3aa9e_c.jpg" width="480" /><br /><br />I am glad to see another nice bushcraft suited axe from a USA company. Rooster put some good thought into this design. It is a very strong all-round performer and offers something different than the Swedish competitors. You get a true half axe that is not a long hatchet. I also think the steel from Council is better suited for the hardwoods in my experience. l'd like to thank both Rooster and Council Tool for allowing me to be part of the trial run. It was most enjoyable and I hope the new axe line does well. I found this axe to be a great choice for a portable bushcraft axe.<br /><br />Updated pic of mine after a little staining of the handle<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1483/24737223516_844612d994_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />thanks for lookingOutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-55137619813309625432016-02-09T10:11:00.000-06:002016-02-10T19:35:02.406-06:00hangin' out in the woodsWell I rounded up my outdoor woods crew and hit the woods for the day. It was cold but they wanted to try fishing anyways so dad had a full load to carry.<br />
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a beaver has moved into this pond. His activity wasn't here last year<br />
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well we didn't fish much as they got preoccupied with exploring around so we hit another spot with some pine trees that we could setup our relaxation camp for a bit. Kids were ready to kick their boots off<br />
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I forgot I broke Jack's aluminum toggles the last trip, weight limit issues, so we had to make some "organic" toggles. haha!<br />
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used the Littlbug Jr. wood stove this trip. No sharp tools for the fire. Used the pine needles and dry grass for starter and snapped twigs. Quick and easy.<br />
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hot chocolate and some instant coffee espresso<br />
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now time to kick back and take in the tree top view from a hammock<br />
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all packed up and heading out<br />
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thanks for lookingOutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-25127884774446090512016-01-25T08:51:00.000-06:002016-01-25T08:51:40.535-06:00My New "Old" truck for outdoor funWell I have long wanted to go back to an older truck for my outdoor driving needs. I was able to make that happen a few weeks back. The new "old" ride is a 1995 <a class="vglnk" href="http://viglink.pgpartner.com/rd.php?r=30862&m=1497129875&q=n&rdgt=1453645276&it=1454077276&et=1454250076&priceret=258.19&pg=~~3&k=880292e73d5b65427a58718ef400a7ee&source=feed&url=http%3A%2F%2Frd%2Ebizrate%2Ecom%2Frd%3Ft%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww%2Eamazon%2Ecom%252Fdp%252FB00IUMT1FA%252Fref%253Dasc%5Fdf%5FB00IUMT1FA4108088%253Fsmid%253DA3MM9MBIRPKY6P%2526tag%253Dshopzilla0d%2D20%2526ascsubtag%253Dshopzilla%5Frev%5F225%2D20%253BSZ%5FREDIRECT%5FID%2526linkCode%253Ddf0%2526creative%253D395129%2526creativeASIN%253DB00IUMT1FA%26mid%3D184056%26cat%5Fid%3D11100600%26atom%3D10369%26prod%5Fid%3D%26oid%3D6365013401%26pos%3D1%26b%5Fid%3D18%26bid%5Ftype%3D4%26bamt%3D8086a9d9f3c0e3ef%26cobrand%3D106%26ppr%3D86ab7d4adbe420ed%26mpid%3DB00IUMT1FA%26rf%3Dafp%26af%5Fassettype%5Fid%3D12%26af%5Fcreative%5Fid%3D2932%26af%5Fid%3D613705%26af%5Fplacement%5Fid%3D1&st=feed&mt=~~~~~~~~n~~~" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink">Chevy Silverado</a>. It has the original 350 TBI engine that I really like. This was apparently the last year GM used that engine, they went to the vortec model after that. But I've used and maintained the 350 TBI engine for about 8 years on two previous 1992 trucks so I am very familiar with it. Overall this one is in decent shape and just what I was looking to find. I have a car for work that gets good gas mileage so this will be the third vehicle for my fun and truck needs <img alt=":)" class="smiley" src="http://bladesandbushlore.com/Smileys/krystl-white/smiley.gif" title="Smiley" /> Anyways, just wanted to share my recent acquisition to the outdoor arsenal of fun. Here's a few pics<br />
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OutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3778698009107538091.post-28421294312938442892015-12-30T21:51:00.000-06:002015-12-30T21:51:45.116-06:00New Crossbow and a Deer Down!!!Well this was my first crossbow hunt and I am 1:1. This doe is on the
small side and nothing to brag about...Except in great eating. Which is
what I was after. My three year drought was dragging on like a bad
reunion or something. Glad it's gone and just in time with only a
couple weeks in the bow season left. I was fortunate enough to be
gifted a crossbow at Christmas and while they probably make the bow
hunting purist throw-up. I have to say I like them and they do the job
fine. I may do a post later on the bow. We'll see. Anyways. Just a
few pics for this one of my spot and the harvest. The convex Redlore
knife worked great in boning out the meat. It was the perfect size and
the point was dropped enough it wasn't an issue. Couldn't have been
more pleased with it. <br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5704/23781121510_15b150d6fb_b.jpg" width="640" /> <br /><br />The deer came up and was right behind that downed tree to the right in the below pic, and left in the above pic<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5654/24050698896_42e00cf415_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img resized" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1535/23448539994_c9e6cbfd77_b.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1563/23450021573_3e7b9a5878_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Getting to work with the redlore!<br /><br /><img alt="" class="bbc_img" height="480" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1446/23781098390_89f87ea802_c.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Well
I got it home and just got done butchering it up nice and in the
freezer. It was a great evening to take in and I am happy. This is
probably the smallest deer I have taken and it feels like the hardest
earned. Funny how that goes...<br /><br />thanks for lookingOutdoorEnvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15128534880274766982noreply@blogger.com4