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Mate compared to the lightforce, they suck. Actually, that's not true. My SL 140 has an annoying little plastic blob on the lense from the moulding process which sort of ruins the spot. The supercheap job is better than that one. Can't compare to the 240 though.

mate, go to supercheap auto or similar. They have bucket loads of cheap spotties. I got a plug in Narva 100W as a back up for $40

I too like the Jewel stick for getting an edge, I then run on a fine F D!ck steel and they come up razors. I find that even with the fine diamond steel, the edge is slightly rough, no biggy for working purpose but for a truely fine, razor edge a touch on a super fine steel afterwards is the go.

+1 on them too Len, you sure don't have to spend a fortune to get good quality, utilitarian knives these days

Trammontina are very good gear for the money and they do a four knife and steel canvas roll. Swibo are another very good option as are the above mentioned. For more dollars look at the F D!ck or Frosts etc.

I found they get in the way a bit those window mount jobs. I now use the suction cup roof mount and it's great. Add to that a big iron door rest and your away. No substitute for a hole in the roof though.

If deer hunting, mark any wallows, scrapes, game-trail intersections, feeding/bedding areas, vantage points etc. I then plug the co-ordinates into google earth and a pattern will emerge.

+ 1 on all that Len, those unis are good.

That's why I have swapped my fridge, camplights, spotlights, compressor etc all to Anderson plugs. You can make up a couple of conversion leads too if need be. The Ando plugs are the most superior 12-24V electrical (apart from soldering direct) connection accessories I know of.

Alligator clips are good, Anderson plugs are better. Cig sockets suck the weiner.

Nice one Rono. Looks great. Love the shape of the blade.

Yeah got one. They are good value. Not the best out there by a stretch but fully legal and when installed properly, very, very hard to get into. Your guns will be safe.

I just run the little yellow Garmin Etrex. It's fantastic had it for about 6 years and it's never let me down. I make a point of knowing where I am most of the time so don't really need one with mapping/chart plotting. I leave it on "mark" and just hit the button to mark points of interest. When I get near the mark again, it just shows me where it is....Simple, cheap and very effective.

Please tell me you emptied the cats bucket!! Looks awesome mate. What would be a price on a unit? I like the idea of a scope attachment so I can screw or fit to my existing scope.

Will do mate. I have had traps in the ground since we last caught up and cannot get away. Frickin foxes....I am over the b@stards!!! I wind up in the second half of this month and will be hitting the hills hard!! Hopefully tha spot is still there for me and hasn't been hammered.

Cheers Gryph. I also always fancied the higher carbon content myself. Those are beauties mate. Love the GR skinner, she has seen some work!

Cheers mate. The handle, I was just going to buff it right up and give it a good rubbing with a canvas bag and some cheap multigrade engine oil. All my shovels and axes etc have the same and it seems to do the trick.

Thanks so much mate, that is excellent. Will keep you all updated.

Thanks for the info mate, you didn't burst my bubble.....You blew it to pieces and swept it into a pile, shat on it, then burned it!!! I will attempt to heat treat it and see what happens. I am not a fan of super hard knife steel. I sharpen my skinning knives regularly throughout the process with a quick touch up on the steel. I do not expect it to last a lifetime either and it won't by all accounts. I will have a go at the heat treatment and put an edge on it and use it a bit to see if it will hold an edge and go from there. Good practice though eh?? How about that timber?? Ha Ha Ha .....At least the handle will be ####in solid!! I do appreciate the info mate cheers.

This sounds like a goer eh lads?? http://www.primitiveways.com/pt-knives-1.html

Altona and Jindy, I am all ears as to the best way to heat treat the steel and temper it. ?? Should I finish the blade, shoulder and edge then do it?

Stage 2 will consist of shaping the blade further edging it and polishing, shaping handle, riveting handle to blank and finishing off with a nice brass end cap. Then finish off.

Hey guys, I know there are a few keen blade-smiths on here so I thought I would post some photos of my latest project. To all those who haven't attempted making their own knife, it ain't as hard as it may seem to come up with a good looking utilitarian piece that you will be proud of. It is one of the most rewarding hobbies going around I reckon. I was splitting firewood when I saw the timber first and that was the inspiration to make the knife. Cutting up a 200 year old She-Oak and burning it just doesn't seem right once you put a slab on the ole belt sander and see its beauty. I have more of this timber and can whack some across the table saw and cut some blocks or scales for any who are interested. For those that will make a knife out of it, I will be happy to share some.