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Post by brokennock on May 8, 2023 17:01:45 GMT -7
Got out for a bit with period kit today,,,,, it's been a long, long time... No turkeys heard or seen. Saw some deer, some smaller birds. Once I'd given up on turkeys for the morning I worked on efficiently lighting my pipe with flint and steel. Charred punk wood and my ember tongs from Hawkeyes still seems to work out the best. Onky issues being, 1- accurately dropping the sparks into the small tin where I need them and 2- more than one piece of char taking a spark, that tin gets hot fast while lighting my pipe with the one I saw take a spark which is indicative of 3- sometimes it os hard to see the spark take hold on the char if it is too bright out. Anyway, it was a good morning out,,, here's some pics,,,, It was actually much darker on the ground than these 1st few show, the "Night mode" on the camera app brightens things up a lot. Second spot of the morning. Maybe do it again Wednesday or Friday morning.... I am itching to get out fishing too though....
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Post by spence on May 8, 2023 17:26:47 GMT -7
Glad you got out, looks like a fun day even without turkey. Wish I could have joined you. It has been months since I got out either hunting or trekking, and I don't see any possibility anytime soon.
Thanks for sharing, enjoyed the photos.
Spence
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Post by brokennock on May 9, 2023 0:51:53 GMT -7
Thank you Spence. I would have loved for you to join me.
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Post by bushfire on May 9, 2023 4:57:27 GMT -7
Looks like a beautiful day in the woods.
Could you not shoot those turkeys?
I like your clothing, I’m sure you’ve mentioned it before but I’m curious to know about your bits and bobs?
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Post by brokennock on May 9, 2023 8:57:56 GMT -7
Looks like a beautiful day in the woods. Could you not shoot those turkeys? I like your clothing, I’m sure you’ve mentioned it before but I’m curious to know about your bits and bobs? Those were/are decoys. And if real, in the spring we can onky shoot males. The law reads, "bearded birds," to allow for misidentification on the rare occasion a hen had a beard. In the fall we can shoot either. My, "bits and bobs," ?? Ummmmm, maybe you should be more specific, lol. Doesn't sound like something for this particular forum, lmao 😂 🤣 😆 😅
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Post by bushfire on May 9, 2023 18:27:03 GMT -7
Looks like a beautiful day in the woods. Could you not shoot those turkeys? I like your clothing, I’m sure you’ve mentioned it before but I’m curious to know about your bits and bobs? Those were/are decoys. And if real, in the spring we can onky shoot males. The law reads, "bearded birds," to allow for misidentification on the rare occasion a hen had a beard. In the fall we can shoot either. My, "bits and bobs," ?? Ummmmm, maybe you should be more specific, lol. Doesn't sound like something for this particular forum, lmao 😂 🤣 😆 😅 Ah, that's the colonial Brit coming out in me! You've got to remember we achieved the separation your country was aiming for in the olive branch petition, independent but linked to the crown! Apparently I even have a new king and queen as of recent times. Bits and bobs = your things. In this instance your clothing, I'm glad you seeked clarification before posting photos!
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Post by hawkeyes on May 10, 2023 5:47:21 GMT -7
Good on you for getting out, a joy indeed to see those images.
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Post by brokennock on May 10, 2023 6:03:04 GMT -7
Ah, got it Bushfire.
First and foremost, the only clothing I make is moccasins, of which I need a new pair, and Indian leggings, I absolutely detest sewing fabric.
From the ground up, trekker boots were from Crazy Crow, bought on sale, I should have gone a size smaller. They don't do half sizes and I took people's advice and went the half size up. On uneven terrain, which is all of it, my feet slide around inside. It would have been better to stretch a pair that was a half size down. Also, I wish I'd gone with buckle shoes instead of the boots. Sticking are medium thickness knit wool, I have heavier and lighter, it's the time of year for cool morning and warm to hot later in the day. Thin would have been too chilly at 1st and the boots even looser, the heavy too warm. I have an extra pair of regular height knit wool socks on to try to take up the space in the boots. I don't remember where I got that pair of stockings. Indian leggings to protect the stockings and lower leg (also helps with tick protection) I made from light trade wool fabric that I washed and machine dried twice. I made these using a pair I got from Hawkeyes as a pattern making slight adjustments in size. Knee breaches (is it breeches or breaches) are from Cobb Creek. Heavy linen, I still would like a pair of wool, probably from Bethlehem Trading Post. I went with fly front after having call of nature issues with drop front. The top corner buttons on drop front breaches are tough to get to when buried under a belted closed hunting shirt, a long waistcoat also belted, and sometimes a long light wool frock under that. Fly front,,,, much easier. Shirt, just your average period shirt, nothing special. Maker/vendor no longer in business. Silk bandana/cravat from Quartermaster General folded/rolled for neck treatment. These are great and well priced, I have several in a few different colors and both sizes. Waistcoat. In this case I am wearing a longer F&I style Waistcoat of camel color fabric, I don't remember if it is cotton or linen, from Cobb Creek if I remember correctly. I also have a shorter wool waistcoat I bought from the classifieds elsewhere, I like it very much but have no idea the maker. Frock coat is from Cobb Creek as well. Very thin lightweight linen. These coats have been discussed elsewhere. While they probably don't "need" anything, some of the alterations Ryan is making to his are a good idea. Unlike his, both of mine were sewn with matching thread. This one has the buttons for the pockets sewn to the outside of the flap which is her standard unless otherwise requested, my heavy brown coat has them as functional. I did manage to pop a button off a flap while out, luckily it dropped into the pocket. Hat is made from a lined blank from Jas. Townsend. I'm still on the fence about making some changes here. I wish I had cut the brim a little smaller, but, it came out better than expected and I don't relish the idea of resewing the edge binding. The back edge of the brim will sometimes scrape against the tree I am sitting against, very annoying and a potential spooker of game. I am considering folding the back up, I think some call this a "fantail," but this would seem to defeat the purpose of the back brim in keeping rain, snow, debris, from the back of my collar/neck. Spectacles are antiques I bought in those other classifieds (actually i think the gentleman offered them to me in a p.m. related to a discussion about period glasses) and my eyeglass guy put my distance prescription in them.
Centermark Fusil des Chase, my 1st flintlock and 1st muzzleloader smoothbore. Still needs a few bugs worked out, but handles so nicely. Shot pouch is my goat leather pouch made by myself. Shoulder bag for other "bits and bobs," (slate call and strikers, compass, fire kit, rag, light cordage, cow's knee, and ziplock bag with emergency toiletries, and some first-aid stuff) is an open top design I made with bison hide splits. Knife is a Tom White (I think the name is correct) in a centerseam sheath I made.
Piece-de-resistance,,,,, large F&I style loved horn and finger woven strap from our very own Hawkeyes.
More specific questions?
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Post by Black Hand on May 10, 2023 8:13:52 GMT -7
The way I solved the fall-front conundrum was to button only one of the buttons (top left). As I wear a belt to hold up the leggings, the other side of the flap is tucked under the belt. No fuss when nature calls...
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Post by RyanAK on May 10, 2023 15:53:41 GMT -7
Frock coat is from Cobb Creek as well. Very thin lightweight linen. These coats have been discussed elsewhere. While they probably don't "need" anything, some of the alterations Ryan is making to his are a good idea. Unlike his, both of mine were sewn with matching thread. This one has the buttons for the pockets sewn to the outside of the flap which is her standard unless otherwise requested, my heavy brown coat has them as functional. I did manage to pop a button off a flap while out, luckily it dropped into the pocket. Yeah… don’t do what I’m doing. I’m a crazy person. Don’t even look for that thread. The Cobb Creek coat and small clothes are first rate garments. I’m just… nuts. Truly, I’ve taken to the tailoring in a big way. And it’s spiraling. I blew apart a Townsends sleeved waistcoat and it’s going to be a damn impressive and correct 1750s garment for a working class fella. But it’s not necessary to have a coat with all PC stitching to enjoy an 18th Century experience. ‘Nock has wonderful kit. If you’re interested in getting into clothes, post a topic and we’ll certainly guide you. You already have a horn from the Sign of the Hawk’s Eyes. You’re well on your way to a nice kit. Just a few more bits and bobs.
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Post by brokennock on May 10, 2023 18:13:28 GMT -7
I don't think what you are doing is crazy Ryan. Of I had to do a bunch of sewing to get period correct clothing, I would rather start with a good base garment and make alterations and improvements like you are doing, than have to start from scratch. I agree that the stitching itself isn't as important as other things to enjoy (or not, I've spoken of "embracing the suck" being a part of the experience) the period experience. I think correct, or close to it, materials, fit, and cut, is far more important. Though I too would have been disappointed if my heavy brown coat had white thread sewing.
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Post by RyanAK on May 10, 2023 18:30:56 GMT -7
Thanks, Dave. I’m progressing on the coat and waistcoat and have a tremendous amount of hours in them. We’ll see if it makes a difference when I’m sitting in the woods this fall. Offer stands… send a PM.
Did you manage to get out again?
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Post by brokennock on May 11, 2023 2:30:40 GMT -7
Thanks, Dave. I’m progressing on the coat and waistcoat and have a tremendous amount of hours in them. We’ll see if it makes a difference when I’m sitting in the woods this fall. Offer stands… send a PM. Did you manage to get out again? I did not get out yesterday. Had a pipe break in the basement workshop, spent the entire day cleaning up the mess, not done yet, and haven't even addressed the pipe. You won't regret the fabric covered buttons. The fabric will deaden the sound made when metal buttons contact something like a powder horn or gun, also cloth doesn't shine like metal. I will suggest while your doing it all anyway, you reinforce the stitching of the bottom hem across the coat tails. It can snag in brush. Maybe I'll get out tomorrow morning....
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Post by lenapej on May 14, 2023 11:34:04 GMT -7
Great outing, that's some pretty country. Great pics, and good luck with the rest of your hunting.
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