murray Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q772/murray102/image_zpsvkjwm5ex.jpeg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Well that didn't work out. Still can't post pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This forum is a pita to post photos. Do we really need photobucket this day in age? Not sure why they can't just host the photo directly like a few of the other ones out there. Annnnd scene. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Lets see if this works http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/q772/murray102/image_zpsdhfuzdzh.jpeg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 That workd Murray.Gettin your bag from Admundson?.You got to dbl.that size for MB brutes. i AGREE POSTING IS A PITA FOR PICTURES. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Here you go Murray, Beautiful work. Won't have to bend over as far for those Cutties. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks Lornce. The way I see it, you can always cut the handle down if it's too long. The Handles are 17" long and the entire thing is just short of 3 ft. It's been a fun little project, I'm up to 8 nets now with a couple more smaller, child size nets to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I'll put in an order for one Murray! With a Ghost net though, please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Peter, each net I've made already has a destination. 2 brothers, 1 brother in law, 2 friends and 3 grand daughters. Oh, and myself as well. It's been fun, I can tell you how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 That looks fantastic Murray! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunsie Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Nicely done Murray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I wish I was retired and had the time to build nets!! Peter, each net I've made already has a destination. 2 brothers, 1 brother in law, 2 friends and 3 grand daughters. Oh, and myself as well. It's been fun, I can tell you how to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 It took me two years to actually get my head around being retired. I love it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachako Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 The steam bending looks incredible. What wood are you using for the hoops and for how long. The reason I ask is I'm trying to laminate 1/4" strips of black walnut for snowshoes. I think I see my next hobby. Thanks Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Paul, the wood I used varied from oak, cherry, maple walnut, depending on what I had on hand. Lots of cherry and oak. As for steaming them, I didn't. Don't get me wrong, the original idea was to steam them, I just couldn't figure out how to do it so plan B came in to play..basically, I just soaked them in a trough, a 2X4 frame, lined with poly and then filled with hot water. I let them soak overnight. The wood strips are only 1/8 " thick which helps to bend them. I force them around a form in the shape you see and clamp them in till they dry. After they're dry, take them out of the frame and glue them together. Back in the frame to dry. Three strips per net. Then the real work begins, sanding and making the handle. Probably close to 10 hours per net ut lots of down time waiting. Send me a PM if you want more detail. Are you in Calgary? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Nicely done Murraythanks Brunsie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well those look very nice. What a great way to use up some time. I don't collect butterflies, but you will be able to do it in style now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFury Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Built my first net a few years ago and after seeing these am eager to get back at it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well those look very nice. What a great way to use up some time. I don't collect butterflies, but you will be able to do it in style now Actually Rob, the net I made for my Grand Daughter is a dual purpose net. It will be used as much for butterflies as it will be for fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 You are the coolest Grandpa on the block! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachako Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Paul, the wood I used varied from oak, cherry, maple walnut, depending on what I had on hand. Lots of cherry and oak. As for steaming them, I didn't. Don't get me wrong, the original idea was to steam them, I just couldn't figure out how to do it so plan B came in to play..basically, I just soaked them in a trough, a 2X4 frame, lined with poly and then filled with hot water. I let them soak overnight. The wood strips are only 1/8 " thick which helps to bend them. I force them around a form in the shape you see and clamp them in till they dry. After they're dry, take them out of the frame and glue them together. Back in the frame to dry. Three strips per net. Then the real work begins, sanding and making the handle. Probably close to 10 hours per net ut lots of down time waiting. Send me a PM if you want more detail. Are you in Calgary? Thanks for that but I'm in Banff. Bending Oak & Maple brave man they look great. Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Here you go Murray, Beautiful work. Won't have to bend over as far for those Cutties. Silver doctor;The net on the left.I for one wish that these were more available.Easy peasey measure the fish,release without touching the fish Beautiful... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Silver doctor;The net on the left.I for one wish that these were more available.Easy peasey measure the fish,release without touching the fish Beautiful... You can buy those replacement net bags in a few places, I picked up one at the Fishing Hole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thanks silver dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murray Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 These are the nets for my Grand Daughters. The mesh bag does double duty as a butterfly net as well. http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/murray102/media/image_zpscndo0qv5.jpeg.html][/url] 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.