madPete
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30KaDayLLC and Pumphry and Beard Coffee House presents: Friday April 26th at 6:30pm Pirate Council Movie Night - "Stardust" Instagram
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Now that ye pointed me to the user, I can see the instagram event. I'll add the event on the calendar. I searched for it on instagram but couldnt find it.
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Welcome aboard!
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Got the hammock out today. Really dont have an attachment point on my patio tho. I will have to remedy that. So the cook its bringing a hammock... Anyone else?
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MInes been sitting for 2 years with no issues
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Maybe we should have a hat seller...
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you should try the shellac again, sounds like Miranda had good luck with it
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believe it or not that wool hat was a large size and had an Old Navy tag in the liner 3.99 at Goodwill
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I've been using Olive oil as a substitute for Neatsfoot oil. The added benefit is if you leave it in the sun, it darkens and ages to a beautiful dark brown without stain. Stain goes on very uneven. So I started pretreating the leather with water or oil (depending on the dye base) and the dye absorbs more evenly. But even then its a PITA. Since I was treating with oil anyway I experimented with some belts and discovered how nice the leather ages with just oil. The flip side is it does have a slight smell of olive oil, at least initially, and you dont want to leave olive oiled leather lying around where rodents can get to it or they will chew it. (i.e. in the barn with horses)
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and here is another goodwill hat I just stiffened. I squared the top a bit and rolled the back side down, front side up. Just a desperate pyrate cook I be!
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Here are the knife roll and utility bag after smearing them with olive oil...
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Pirate Plunder at the Tennessee Renaissance - Arrington, TN
madPete posted an event in Community Calendar
untilThe 2024 Tennessee Renaissance Festival will be open on May 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th, 27th. The festival's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Every year the festival presents themed weekends, costume showcases and competitions everyone will enjoy. https://www.tnrenfest.com/events/theme_weekends___competitions.php -
I normally do olive oil. But i have some aussie leather conditioner so will have to spot check
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People checking out Barnegat Township Recreation Department activities for 2024 will notice a major change as Pirate’s Day will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Russell Brackman Middle School on Barnegat Boulevard North. The event gets its name since the historic shipbuilding town was, in Revolutionary War times, the home of “patriot https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/pirates-day-will-now-be-a-may-event/
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untilPLACEHOLDER (no 2024 date, returns in 2025) Ahoy, me hearties! Welcome to the mesmerizing world of the Salty Dogs Pirate Festival, a grand spectacle that transports you back to the golden age of swashbuckling adventures. Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Goderich, this vibrant gathering captivates all who set foot upon its sandy terrain. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of color as flamboyant pirates, bedecked in eye-patches, billowing shirts, and tricorn hats, roam the bustling streets. The air is alive with the aroma of exotic foods, the sounds of lively sea shanties, and the sight of exhilarating sword fights. Treasure hunts entice the brave, while pirate-themed games and activities entertain the young and old alike. The Salty Dogs Pirate Festival, a testament to the enduring allure of the high seas, is a celebration of freedom, adventure, and the untamed spirit that resides within us all. https://saltydogs.faires.ca/
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I'll probably oil it at some point. I'll test on a sample.
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Could have fooled me. Sure looks like you could. Here is the finished knife roll and utensils bag...
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Excellent, looks like a successful effort! I swear by it, cause its so easy to sneak up on the shape you want!
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ooooh... aaaahhhh... Nice gussets!😁 Have some large rubber bands or string handy and/or some blocks that you can prop up the brim after soaking it thoroughly. Let it dry and evaluate. Repeat until you are happy with stiffness. Once its close, you can do smaller sections at a time and shape them. I made a wooden hat block that shapes the crown flat and holds the size. I've used it a couple times now. By the way I found another black felt hat at Goodwill today. Not sure I will have time to do anything this time around, but its a larger size so at least I dont need to stretch it.
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The mens shoes look like the same maker as mine. They have worn well so far and have to be 6-7 years old.
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But, can you bounce a quarter off that private!?!
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That looks cushy! and it reminds me. I need to make leather straps for mine...
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more progress. This is the knife roll. It has space for the Big Mike Knife, which isnt available right now, and some sort of sharpening stone TBD. A couple of these knives are Russell "Green River" blades for which I made plain maple handles a while back. There is the cleaver and another set of 3 modern blades with the name polished off. The black leather will be attached at the top and fold over the blades as pic 2 shows. The end flaps fold in and there will be a leather tie on the outside once rolled up...
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Made some progress today... I used distressed leather since it was less expensive and will likely get beat up in travel anyway. Next to the partially stitched bag, the utensils sandwiched together, to see how they will fit. I may punt on the extra bag for the wood spoons, I think they will all fit in the top end of the bag. Originally, I was going to make the top half smaller around til I realized the spoons still have to go thru the opening🫣
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untilWales first Sea Shanty Festival in conjunction with Festival of the Sea celebrating 200 years of RNLI Facebook Group
