Author Topic: The two handi Loom. (Read 873 times)

petemi · « **on:** June 02, 2009, 05:04:44 AM »

This past weekend, Patty bought a 600 dollar weaving loom.........kinda looks like two more Handis might be in order

Pete

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2009, 05:16:56 AM »

Touche'!!

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2009, 05:27:22 AM »

30-30 and ........? You went missing again didn't ya Pete?

canon6 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2009, 05:32:06 AM »

, Doug

petemi · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2009, 05:45:54 AM »

Quote from: bigvarmnt on June 02, 2009, 05:27:22 AM

30-30 and ........? You went missing again didn't ya Pete?

.44 Mag. I'm working on that one already. I guess I'll have to join the happy crowd and get a .30-30 Handi.......everyone seems to love em. I've got two .30-30 Marlin leverguns, so I never figured I needed a third..........You know, I may just need that third.

Pete

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2009, 06:23:52 AM »

I just got my third 223. Boy I sure needed it

If you already were working on that 44 I don't think you can count that one, so you'll have to pick two more

petemi · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:44:48 AM »

Big, you're absolutely right. I need to think along your lines. Now, I've got a 7mm-08, so I really don't feel a great push for a .270.......besides, Pattys got a .270 tack diriver I can use any time I want.................but, a .280 might be a whole different game.

Ya know, they need to come out with deer tags by caliber so you can take one with each caliber every year. Just kidding. They'd be all gone the first year. My hardest decision each year is what do I want to shoot. Let's say you've got 20 "deer rifles", and can only take 2 or 3 deer. What to use this year. In pre-Handi days, my .308 Ruger M77 MKII was my hands down favorite. Now it's collecting dust right next to the Marlin .30-30s. This year, the Handis in .357 Max and .45-70 will be the first picks. Last year, I took my first deer with the .45-70, and was totally impressed. People are going to argue this point, I know. I shot that deer at 220 yards going away, bang flopped it right there and saw it go down. Most times, I can see my bullet hits regardless of caliber. In the case of last years deer, I saw the hair and dust blow off his shoulder, saw him go down, and knew he was planted....and that was with the .45-70.

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:52:41 AM »

Pete, You know you're gonna need that 338 Marlin if it comes out. Man you have too many decisions to make up there.

petemi · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:07:56 AM »

Hey Big, Perhaps I can get Patty to stuff one in my Christmas Stocking

Pete

knight0334 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:05:07 AM »

If you all have a dollar-for-dollar agreement between you, you might be able to squeeze 3 or 4 Handi's out of it if you get some used ones.

lol

Thats how I was approved for my 22" 45-70 and my second .22 Hornet. She(rip) spend some money on a chihuahua and some fancy chair to sun herself on, I got two Handi's of equal value.

mitchell · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:30:27 AM »

Quote from: knight0334 on June 02, 2009, 10:05:07 AM

If you all have a dollar-for-dollar agreement between you

i love that rule does seam to back fire on me a lot tho. good luck pete

tykempster · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:31:20 AM »

Better idea! How about one Handi with a custom barrel!

burntmuch · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:37:18 AM »

Pete if my wife just spent $600 & I had 2 357 barrels Id spend a little bit of that & get one reamed to 35rem. Thats just me.

Kmrere42 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:47:55 AM »

Hey Pete,

Is that loom to make fabric for her to use or sell?? Seems that there might be a trade off here that you might be able to use to your advantage, Venison can be rather expensive on the open market. Much cheaper to go get it yourself. Better yet, Buy her a handi and double your savings.

Paul

snakeman · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:49:04 AM »

Pete, sounds like you have a heck of a deal going there. Looks like you have some decisions to make.

snakeman

McLernon · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2009, 02:04:49 PM »

It's called 'retaliatory spending'. It works to a point with my wife.

Mc

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2009, 05:30:47 PM »

Pete, Pete, Pete. Ya forgot Fathers Day is coming up.

That's worth another Handi, I see a thumb-hole stainless 45-70 in your future.

Now, what other calibers did you say ya were intrested in? DP

mechanic · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2009, 12:54:02 AM »

Did that loom come with accessories? Don't shortchange yourself. Someone will need yarn in multiple colors. What will happen with the woven cloth? Need a sewing maching? Just saying...keep a good inventory.

Ben

skifastchad · « **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2009, 05:29:41 AM »

Not so fast Pete. You might want to buy the 44 and use the rest for a couple boxes of ammo.

I think they stopped making 44mag ammo out of brass and lead, and started using that new metal called unobtainium.

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2009, 05:39:33 AM »

Ain't that the truth, I got two of my friends to buy 44 mags and now they want me to find them ammo. I told my buddy yesterday I won't buy him factory ammo, he will have to do that himself. I feel bad since I saw what they are charging for half boxes of ammo.

petemi · « **Reply #20 on:** June 03, 2009, 07:40:15 AM »

Quote from: dpe.ahoy on June 02, 2009, 05:30:47 PM

Pete, Pete, Pete. Ya forgot Fathers Day is coming up. That's worth another Handi, I see a thumb-hole stainless 45-70 in your future. Now, what other calibers did you say ya were intrested in? DP

Way to go!! Thanks......Father's day of course.!!

Its strange they can make bullets, primers, cartridge cases, etc. etc. out of unobtainium......must be some wonderful stuff......of course you've got to pay for the new technology......if you can find any to pay for.

Quote from: mechanic on June 03, 2009, 12:54:02 AM

Did that loom come with accessories? Don't shortchange yourself. Someone will need yarn in multiple colors. What will happen with the woven cloth? Need a sewing maching? Just saying...keep a good inventory.

Ben

These women, and a couple of men in their group, buy, sell, swap and trade pretty much as we do here. The "wool", which isn't always wool, could be dog hair etc. etc. is called roving. Patty has 3 spinning wheels to convert roving to yarn and 4 looms to convert yarn to fabric and a computerized sewing machine and serger to create the finished product. The roving begins with folks in the group shearing their own animals, cleaning and carding the product, making the dye they want from natural plants and herbs, It is a process that began centuries ago.....and still continues. Every garment they produce is a unique, one of a kind item. In the fashion world of the big cities, the uniqueness commands big bucks.

Pete

petemi · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2009, 07:56:34 AM »

Quote from: bigvarmnt on June 03, 2009, 05:39:33 AM

Ain't that the truth, I got two of my friends to buy 44 mags and now they want me to find them ammo. I told my buddy yesterday I won't buy him factory ammo, he will have to do that himself. I feel bad since I saw what they are charging for half boxes of ammo.

I think Obama and the Liberals bought up all the Olin, Winchester, Remington etc. etc. stock before the election to cash in on this demand. I'm sure they had a pretty good idea what was going to happen........the illegitimate children........is that an acceptable way to say it???

bigvarmnt · « **Reply #22 on:** June 03, 2009, 08:30:09 AM »

Pete, you must be slipping. You have the best reason for more Handis. Coyote, Wolf, Deer, Coon, Bear,

? roving. I see you becoming the largest supplier of wildlife roving in the U.P. Maybe Upper Midwest, North American. Maybe Global supplier of roving

You better Order Several Handis so you can keep up with demand.