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    What Crooked Knife?

    Yes the bevel is only on the top edge. Jim
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    What Crooked Knife?

    Nice, what did you use for the blade Kahel? Jim
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    What Crooked Knife?

    My crooked knife journey continues. Until I moved to Maine the only crooked knives I had seen were in museums and books and descriptions in books. Shortly after we moved here I wandered into an antique store and there on the shelf he had three knives. Still way beyond my meager budget he was...
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    Photo of the day

    Might be a tad top heavy but nice packing job. Jim
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    Vintage Shaw and Tenney Paddles

    Welcome to the campfire DJ. Those look like they will clean up nicely. I have a Shaw and Tenney paddle I bought in 1970 I still use it. Jim
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    Repair of RedBird Cedar Strip Canoe

    Yes, sand off the varnish. Jim
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    Flash flood video from Center Point Texas

    Thanks for sharing, it was amazing. Such speed and power. Jim
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    The ice hook

    This is what I have. I’ve had the metal bits to make my own pole maybe 40 years but since I found an intact one I haven’t been motivated, perhaps they need a new home. The handle on mine is 4 1/2’ long. Jim
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    The ice hook

    I have an old one of those and the metal work from another that needs a handle. I’ll dig it out after breakfast. Jim
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    My new pack basket

    Nice find, I too keep my eye out for baskets but haven’t found one in good condition at a price I want to pay. Jim
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    Foam block pad for one-shoulder carries

    Looks like time to cut up another yoga block, for $6 I’ll give it a go. Jim
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    Jokes and Laughter for the Day

    I wasn’t sure where to put it actually. In my mind it could fit several places. The statement is definitely my feelings on books and canoes. Come to think of it, my hardwood inventory. Jim
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    Jokes and Laughter for the Day

    Glad I could help Erica. Jim
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    Jokes and Laughter for the Day

    I saw this on an old machine forum that I follow and wondered if it can apply to canoes. Jim
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    Mysterious hole in an old Sears chopped fiberglass 12 footer

    Welcome to the campfire Ed. It’s a drain hole. There is probably foam in the chamber for the floatation. Jim
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