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    Best crank cocker crossbow (had a shoulder replacement)

    I am in the market for a new crossbow. I have mostly recovered from an anatomic total shoulder replacement on my left shoulder and plan on having same done in my right shoulder (most likely before season or after the rut). I am doing fine. I asked orthopedic surgeon about crank cocking versus...
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    Juki LU-563 Acquired

    A little while ago, I walked into a once in a lifetime deal on a very lightly used Juki (a stay at home mom making horse blankets on the side ( as a hobby I guess)). It sat in her basement for some time. Retiring and moving south, so it had to go. This machine is what I would call pristine. It...
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    2nd Consew 206 RB-4 Acquired

    I saw a CL ad that had promise, and I did a thing. [emoji16] I acquired a Consew 206 RB-4 head only. It is the same serial number prefix, TH, as my other 206 RB-4 so parts are replaceable. And I have experience in getting it set up and timed. Everything turns and moves as expected. No real free...
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    Schaefer fast entry v Harken 150 cam cleat for one stick

    I am a long time user of muddy pro sticks with their cam cleat. I have decided that this fall will be the season I give it a go with one sticking. I have a Slick Rick and both a Schaefer fast entry and a harken 150 cam cleat. Similar dimensions, both are 300 lbs working load limit. Does anyone...
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    Any 2023 PA or NJ saddle meetups???

    I am jonesing for a saddle hunter get together before it gets too hot. I am out of Easton, PA (border of PA and NJ). First, because I want to meet and greet and climb some trees. Second, because I have a boatload of saddle gear I want to sell (not giving up saddle hunting, just on the other...
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    Juki 563 Clone acquired (Chandler CU563)

    My Consew 206 RB-4 was not enough to satiate my appetite for industrial thread injectors for my DIY projects. Talking to @jhunter13 made me realize I need/want a machine dedicated to use for binding. I have been on the lookout prowling FB MP and CL for some time. I found a good deal on FB MP on...
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    Big fellers, one sticking, integrated stick/platform or separate stick and plaform

    I am looking at trying one sticking. I already have muddy pros. I am wondering what the differences (pros and cons) when one sticking with a stick and integrated platform versus with a separate stick and platform. For those with experience, what are your observations?
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    TX5 lineman’s belt loops, pictures?

    I am interested in how the tx5 lineman’s belt loops are sewn into the saddle. Can anyone who has a TX5 take some close up pics of the loops and now they are attached to the saddle? Thanks!
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    Back tacking, lock stitching, weight bearing seams,

    I am still obsessing with my industrial sewing machine setup on stitch length equality (fwd and reverse). My reverse is slightly smaller than fwd. I am working on adjusting that, but it is challenging on my model. Even then, from what I have seen, making fwd and reverse stitches even length does...
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    Seat belt webbing and thread type/size?

    I have recently finished restoring/tuning a consew 206rb4. I have run out of webbing to practice with. Now I am at the point where I plan on making a 2 panel saddle like the wraptor, wraith, recon, as a first project with my consew. I tend to obsess a little over safety, and with the saddle...
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    Consew 206 RB-4 acquired

    Things are starting to get real for my DIY. Thanks to jhunter13 for the lead on this and other machines. Thanks to 4090Sharps for his feedback with my questions. Last revision Consew made in Japan. Made by Seiko (Seiko STH-8BLD-3). Upholstery class, triple feed machine. Seen it sew, fwd and...
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    Strength of sewn loop patterns on webbing

    I realize most here are familiar with the sailrite page on sewn webbing loops https://www.sailrite.com/How-to-Sew-Webbing-Loops I found this video on YouTube from HowNOTtoHIGHLINE channel on sewn loop strength. I have not finished watching it yet, but it looks to be promising.
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    The antis are at it again

    If this ever comes about, it sure would put a damper on my hunting and many others who cross state lines to hunt. https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/petition-could-ban-game-transport/
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    Crossbow purchase?

    My beloved child size Parker crossbow finally gave up the ghost. Further, since Parker is out of business, and there are no replacement parts available, I have to purchase a new crossbow. And need it before mid sept. Based on my criteria, 1. Definitely not a hickory creek!!!! 2. Small...
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    Sailrite LSZ-1 largest size thread and shuttle pic?

    My favorite project vintage sewing machine is the singer 237. I am thinking about rounding the area on the shuttle hook where the bobbin thread passes through. This would be an effort to get the 237 to be able to use 138 thread. The LSZ-1 looks similar with zig zag and side loaded vertical...
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    CWD article

    https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/spreading-wildlife-disease-threatens-deer-elk-and-maybe-humans-new-research-says/wcm/99cb7369-3cf7-45b4-b4d0-03874d8431a4/amp/ Wow
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    Another thread injector

    Since I already have two 15–91’s, one 15-90 clone, I needed, read wanted, zig zag stitching. So I got a Singer 237 in a case (FB Market Place). Cleaned a metric crap ton of lint off, oiled it up good, and now it is working. Belt is dry rotting. Over time, I’ll get a belt and a more powerful...
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    Singer 15-91 vs Singer 15-90 power?

    So I am knee deep into using my, new to me, singer 15-91. It has the direct drive “potted” motor. The 15-90 is almost identical, except it has an external motor connected with a belt. I have heard people recommend the 91 because it can sew through heavier material, is stronger. And people...
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    Singer 15-91 acquired

    Total props to jhunter13 on this!! We were conversing about the teach n train this coming Saturday outside of Philly and saddles and his thread injecting. He let me know how happy he is with a 15-91. And seeing his recent work, I could tell that a 15-91 would be more than enough for my saddle...
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    Who is going to Tethrd teach and train near Philly on May 15

    Sat, May 15, 2021 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT Clover Leaf Archery Club 2080 Umbreit Road Milford Square, PA 18935 —- https://tethrdnation.com/teach-n-train-tour/ https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QUaYqjKFLpASsn5qSCLXvUC67_7ZceEc&usp=sharing...
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