Recent content by Terry Desilets

I have a early model Grumman Sportboat (without the additional flotation). It is in good shape, the hull is straight, it is also unpainted. The problem is that it need quite a few new rivets and the price is reflective of this. The boat was gifted to me last fall by a relative and I have not had...

Not sure, I have a habit of collecting quotes. I'm always at a loss for words, so I depend on people that have the gift! That was from years ago, it was actually on paper!

All I can say is that Bill was a great friend and hunting partner! He loved food, duck hunting and his dogs, but not necessarily in that order. We talked at least once a week about whatever, lately it was how horrible the Wings were playing. I will miss him. “When I was young, I was a hunter...

Bill is such a great guy and it's hard to hear that he is down. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and Tina.

I'm not on here near as much as I used to be, but I would be willing to do a Branding Iron donation for auction? If that works for you, if not let me know where to send a check.

Jon: Thank you! I'll let you know how it works out with the muratic acid and galvanized staples.

Thanks!! I'll give it a try tomorrow!

Rich: That was my initial idea, but unfortunately, I live in the greater metropolitan Detroit area. Most of the stores we have available are of the "big box" variety and frankly, you don't see very many instances where these staples are used. I called around to some of the smaller hardware...

I have a project going and I need about 200 fence staples. I'm looking for the old fashioned steel variety, not the newer galvanized ones. The idea is to artificially rust them to appear old and weathered. A customer wants 40 Branding Irons along with a nice display stand for each one. The base...

Mark: Have you considered using an airbrush? I used a single action siphon feed Paasche H airbrush to paint 2 duck boats (12' and 14'). I base coated with FME and then stenciled it with the airbrush. You can use regular FME/Parker paint thinned down and also custom mix your colors. This will...

Phil: If it hasn't been mentioned, make sure you get a good leather apron. You can buy one at Harbor Freight in their welding section. When (not if) it gets caught in your sweatshirt, the rotary tool will rip your shirt off and give you a instant appendectomy just that fast! Also, get a couple...

Rick: Just so I don't go off, Frank Peeters was a very talented carver in his day and he didn't "copy" other peoples work. He and Lou knew each other well and it's not something that would have happened.

For bits, I suggest Saburr, you can order this from Jaymes Company Saburr Bits

Phil: The Foredom handpieces will fit on the HF flex shaft unit. I suggest you purchase one with a couple collets (1/8" & 1/4"). I used a HF unit for a number of years before I upgraded to the Foredom.

I will be there Thursday thru Sunday. I will not have a booth in the ballroom, but if you are looking to purchase a Branding Iron, catch me and we can talk about it.