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Recent content by Pirogue

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    Tampa Bay Marathon Swim

    “The seas were angry that day, my friend, like an old man trying to send soup back in a deli.”- George Costanza The e-mail came through. Help as a kayak escort for a 24-mile marathon swim from the Magnuson Resort at the north end of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to Ben T. Davis Park on Rocky...
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    Tool Identification Question

    Thanks Wallace.
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    Tool Identification Question

    My Stepfather passed away about 2 months ago and I am taking possession of some of his tools. This is something I collected from the shop but have no Idea hat it is. The only marking is a number 4 on the bottom and the little knob you see is attached to one of the jaws below and is spring...
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    What is the Fall and Winter going to be like...

    Funny Chuck, I noticed that too. My neighbor across the street has a huge oak. Last week I noticed a ton of acorns being shed. Bring on the cold (As I sit here after just cutting the lawn in +90 deg weather)
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    Cockroach Bay Aug 3rd

    Not sure of what kind of fishing you are doing. But we use them a couple different ways. One is to work it just like a softbait. Either like a swim bait for the fish shaped ones or like a DOA shrimp and just move it slowly through the grass. Anothr method is to toss it up current and let it...
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    Cockroach Bay Aug 3rd

    Cockroach is an awesome area. It is one of my favorite paddling spots and is 15 minutes from the house. Interesting area with historical significance. Actually a few years ago Chuck sent me an article about a pirate who was held up on Big Cockroach mound. I lost the actual e-mail Chuck sent...
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    Cockroach Bay Aug 3rd

    My wife is at a conference in Atlanta for three days so I took some time off to play Mr. Mom. Today we took a little trip to Cockroach Bay in Ruskin for a little fishing and paddling trip. Not a whole lot to say. We had a great time so here are the pics.
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    Not a boat

    Wade, No drawings were used other than sketches on graph paper. I started with the dimensions of a king sized mattress and box spring. Then I measured the foot board with enough height to keep the comforter from falling off when folded. The head board was just designed by eye. Once I got...
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    Hammock Camping

    And to think, I broke one once and fell out of a tree. Hate to have people undr me.
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    Tampa Bay Frogman Swim

    I participated in this event as a kayak escort for one of the swimmers. This is the third year and the swim is a 5k to benefit fallen and injured Navy SEALS. There is not a lot to say about the event other than it was awesome and moving. Once we completed the escort, we paddled back across the...
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    Table Saw Kickback - Warning Reminder

    You have a very good point. We drive safety at work, even have safety stand downs when a significant event happens. But, we loose this at home sometimes.
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    Table Saw Kickback - Warning Reminder

    Guys, I know in our haste, we tend to take some liberties with our power tools. Today I almost paid big. I finished a project for my daughter today, and I have another little project waiting to finish, so while I was cleaning up, I figured I would quickly cut some panels before I put the...
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    Not a boat

    Hey- sorry for the late response. I just saw your question. It is put together with biscuits. Very few screws. I am in the process of another bed right now. Will post when done.
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    Fresh from the shop

    Very nice. What sort of wood is the frame?
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    canoe plans CHECK.... epoxy kit CHE...oh wait...HELP??

    I will chime in too. Here is a picture of Chuck's Peterborough and my Selway-Fisher Raven. Both nice boats. Just pay attention and don't work too fast. A couple things about the Raven. You will gain some strength when you load it. It ain't light. But it is stable. And you will get wind...