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03/14/11 05:49 PM
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I believe you can, there has to be a distributor for them, since you can mail order stuff with tritium vials already installed, various weaponsights, and keyrings are two examples. If you can mail order stuff like that, shouldn't be a reason why you can't buy straight from the manufacturer. Asking a rep from Trijicon how they do it may be a good starting point. I know you can't export it though, not without a special license. For example, if a soldier who is already deployed wanted to purchase an ACOG and have it shipped to him, they wouldn't be able to. A little info on tritium. I remember someone mentioning once not liking the idea of having a radioactive isotope near thier important parts (ala a keychain). Turns out the radioactive particales cannot even penetrate the skin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritium
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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03/16/11 04:35 AM
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Hey, dl351, your inbox is full!
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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05/05/11 02:06 AM
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Well, I've made a few pens lately, but this is one I really liked. It was for my brother's birthday. It is Zircote (the dark wood), Beech veneer, and Mesquite. ![[Linked Image from i58.photobucket.com]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/dl351/DSCF8314.jpg)
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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05/05/11 02:08 PM
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sumoj275
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Man that is an impressive pen!
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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05/06/11 04:03 AM
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you are a true craftsman sir, well done!!
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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05/11/11 02:30 AM
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I have a somewhat similar hobby, I like to collect re-curve bows. I love the exotic woods used and the curves.
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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05/14/11 11:08 PM
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wow. i've never seen this thread before, but those pens ect are amazing.
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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06/14/11 02:29 AM
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So, here're a couple ferro rods I did a while back. What do you guys think of these? I tried to sell them without much luck. Please don't mistake this for me trying to sell here, I just want some good input. Do you think they are too "crafty" looking? Since I know plenty of you here are into the outdoors, I appreciate your opinions. Oh, those dots on the end glow, too. ![[Linked Image from i58.photobucket.com]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/dl351/DSCF8383.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i58.photobucket.com]](http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/dl351/DSCF8381.jpg)
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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06/14/11 05:41 AM
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sumoj275
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DL, I think they look good. Are the rods replaceable or once used the whole unit is useless?
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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06/14/11 07:19 AM
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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06/16/11 02:15 AM
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Thanks!
Sumo, once the rods are used, the entire thing is done. I've been trying to figure out how to make them detachable while maintaining outdoor compatibility. I've thought of using inserts and allen screws, but I'm worried that they would corrode too easily. I'll keep the gears turning!
Oh, the rods are 3 1/2" long by 3/8" diameter, so they do last a while!
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Re: Here's another hobby of mine!
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06/18/11 03:50 AM
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sf45acp
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Those are some nice looking rods. I love the work you put into them.
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