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Waiting for the catalog sure was exciting back then! We couldn't dream of a world like today, where it's so easy to find stuff and order with delivery possible in a day or two.

I was able to procure a roll of 1708 yesterday. The supplier didn't have roving wide enough, so that will have to be another day. One layer of the 1708 on top of what was already two layers of mat stiffened hull #2 a bit. The 1708 requires a lot of resin, and I found it challenging to wet out...

That's a great thought Jode. Makes a lot of sense.

I don't know much about the Point Pleasant birds. The original factory was here in Old Saybrook where I live, and my father and grandfather were friends of Ted and his wife Carmen. As I was quite young when he passed, I only vaguely remember him holding court and telling stories. If that bird...

I like him. (y)

The nice modern bucket lifts are the way to go for sure. I caught on to it about ten years ago and between two houses have used them roughly once a year since. No more tall ladders for me. I'm going to try the roving and mat approach. I don't have roving in stock so it might be a week, which is...

I'm terrified of heights. The view from that bucket looks like you're 50 feet up, when it's only 20. No way I'm getting on a ladder that high. I had to powerwash the logs, spray oil on them, paint the trim, then wash the windows. Same on the detached garage. Theres still some additional work to...

Time to get back on the project. I spent the last ten days - before yesterday - having awesome fun at our place in Maine. Note the enthusiasm. Isn't there a book about spending a couple months plying the Mississippi in a BBSB? I'm gonna write one entitled "Nine days in a bucket lift". I enjoy...

No doubt a good dog is a gift. I dont doubt that many cripples are lost, same as ducks. The sad truth is that if fewer cripples is the goal, people need to learn how to shoot. I know you've been hard at work. Most guys pick up the gun the night before the first day and toss it in the rack the...

I thought of that after I posted. I have a Riptide on a boat but never thought to use it that way. A duck boat with the spot lock enabled motor and power poles would be cool. Kind of disappointed I won't be researching a new toy. :)

Like you, my dog is the biggest reason I hunt, especially when there aren't many birds around. Agreed that this new machine doesn't help with birds in the bushes, apparently in their world every duck falls in the water. :rolleyes: To your point about pheasant hunting, I don't consider a guy...

With all the rc technology out there, I'd like a trolling motor type setup that drives your boat down the creek to hide while you hunt, and back to you in the blind on demand. It would save a lot of trudging around in the marsh for old parts. On the other hand, sometimes a good walk in the cold...

Thanks for that explanation. I wondered about the adhesion between layers.

Thanks for the info. It's all very attractive to me. My brain is conjuring a bunch of parts and pieces I could use in many applications. More trouble to get into. ;)

I'll second that! My question is how strong the 3d printer material is? Is it rigid, or flexible? Is it cold (temperature) sensitive leading to brittle failure? I know nothing about it, but you and Eric have my attention.

I was looking at the ad for a photo. Am I missing it? The " no dog, no problem" statement is nonsense for most hunters. Is this thing going to sniff out a bird in cattails? Or dive to grab a cripple? Wait, I forgot myself for a moment. This thing is a toy, it must be acquired just for the...

Great, another toy to buy, use once and forget about. Half the reason i hunt ducks is to get the dog some action. When ducks are scarce, the dog is the only reason to go. Now if they make one that will fetch my empties, or deliver food or ammo from the tender to a layout boat, that might be cool.

It would be a surprise if any farmer objected to hog removal. They make a nasty mess, and i believe they'll kill a calf if given the opportunity.