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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2020, 09:44:53 am »
I'm thinking about making something in the forge maybe a knife

Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #31 on: October 13, 2020, 11:12:50 am »
Very likely something with wood!  Those new saws have to earn their keep!  Also, the exotic wood bin keeps calling! (lol). Now, to figure out what to make!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #32 on: October 13, 2020, 02:12:40 pm »
My basic project is finished but who knows what will attach itself to that before shipping day.  :OK
 
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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #33 on: October 25, 2020, 12:23:12 am »
Anyone been working on anything

Offline paulc

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #34 on: October 25, 2020, 08:48:39 am »
My project is 2/3rds done but I'm also having second thoughts...a wood worked i know talks about "being good is about not making mistakes. And knowing how to hide the mistakes..."

I'll see how my hiding works...P

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #35 on: October 25, 2020, 09:01:47 am »
Paul the guy that showed me how to build muzzle loaders told me the same thing

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #36 on: October 25, 2020, 11:10:23 am »
Even though my project is done I'm still trying to figure out how to improve it.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #37 on: October 25, 2020, 12:44:11 pm »
Pat I have some of the stuff you make you do very nice work

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #38 on: October 25, 2020, 04:41:56 pm »
Thanks Rob. I love the Christmas Trade and always try to go over and above for my recipient. It's all about the giving.  :OK
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #39 on: November 13, 2020, 07:11:05 pm »
What's everyone been working on.
I know one thing I'll be sending out with what I'm making will be a bottle of honey from my honey bees.

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #40 on: November 13, 2020, 11:51:51 pm »
What's everyone been working on.
I know one thing I'll be sending out with what I'm making will be a bottle of honey from my honey bees.
[/Oh! Wow!  I need 15# to make a batch of mead! >:D. Figured out what I am going to make, but the "do list"is still in the way

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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #41 on: November 14, 2020, 06:27:01 am »
Jerry I've been thinking about making some mead also.

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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #42 on: November 14, 2020, 01:02:48 pm »
Trapper,
I have had good luck with 15# honey, 5 gallons spring water, and a prix de mousse yeast.  I think it is Lalvin 1178.  Dissolve the honey in hot water, cool the must to about 80f, pitch the yeast, seal it in a fermenter with an air lock, and let the yeast work until the must stops bubbling.  Btw, I use cheap vodka to seal the airlock (lol)!  Make sure everything is sanitized, bottle and it gets better with age!
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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #43 on: November 14, 2020, 01:18:28 pm »
Double checked the yeast, it is 1118
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Re: 2020 Christmas Trade
« Reply #44 on: November 14, 2020, 05:34:31 pm »
Speaking of mead, make some Joe's Ancient Orange Mead. Stuff is awesome on a cold night, uses bread yeast. Really nice stuff.  Paul