The CZickness XXXVIII....To Honor a friend

[rkwhyte2]

Morning CM, WT

 

[T-DOGG]

Man there is some project work going on in this cold weather.
New rifles.
Tuning on existing ones.

TD get me some specs on the pillars you need and I will turn them out for you on the lath. I have the materials.

A generous offer, but not necessary. I still have to research and decide if I want to to do this or not.

But if I do, Pete's Pillars has a deluxe kit with aluminum pillars, screws and epoxy for $40.99.
https://www.petespillars.com/store/..._with_Devcon_and_STAINLESS_Action_Screws.html

Or just the pillars for $27.99.
https://www.petespillars.com/store/...ar_Bedding_Kit_DIY_Stock_Pillar_Bedding_.html

 

[T-DOGG]

Morning everyone

 

[churchmouse]

A generous offer, but not necessary. I still have to research and decide if I want to to do this or not.

But if I do, Pete's Pillars has a deluxe kit with aluminum pillars, screws and epoxy for $41.99.
https://www.petespillars.com/store/..._with_Devcon_and_STAINLESS_Action_Screws.html

Or just the pillars for $27.99.
https://www.petespillars.com/store/...ar_Bedding_Kit_DIY_Stock_Pillar_Bedding_.html

Do not go all tight wad and just get the kit. You will be glad you did.

 

[T-DOGG]

Do not go all tight wad and just get the kit. You will be glad you did.

That's Mr. Tight Wad. And I resemble that remark!

My neighbor has a drill press I can borrow. And I have wood cutting bits. I could do this project if I put my mind to it.

 

[churchmouse]

Apology's for not using the Mr.....

I stand corrected sir.

 

[T-DOGG]

I wonder what a "professional" charges to install those pillars? And who in Indiana would that be?

 

[88E30M50]

Honestly, I know nothing about Enfield, but it's wood & steel .... and old like me. It looks like a fun project, 88 !

It has been fun. I just wish I had remembered to take a before pic. Restoring an old military rifle to its WWI configuration has been fun. Expensive but fun. Spending last evening cleaning cosmoline and fitting the old stock with my youngest son was worth the total project cost. We had a couple of Enfield videos playing in the background and beer was consumed. I’m a big fan of the Forgotten Weapons site and having Ian talk about the rifles history while we worked was cool

 

[88E30M50]

BOOM .... its a beauty (for a photographer) ! It has (20) individual lens elements, and weighs over 4 pounds !

Wow MM! Specs? I see that you mentioned it being 600mm but other specs? Are you a Canon or Nikon guy?

 

[MindfulMan]

Wow MM! Specs? I see that you mentioned it being 600mm but other specs? Are you a Canon or Nikon guy?

I'm totally invested in Canon. Nikon is every bit as good, but once you have a substantial investment in one system, it's best to stick to it.
That is a Sigma telephoto zoom. It's 150 - 600 mm, f 5 - 6.3 with an optical stabilizer. The stabilizer (gyroscopes) makes a huge difference in usability !

 

[WebSnyper]

That's Mr. Tight Wad. And I resemble that remark!

My neighbor has a drill press I can borrow. And I have wood cutting bits. I could do this project if I put my mind to it.

I'd go ahead and accept the honorary PhD if I were you. But then I am in the same camp.

 

[Benp]

I'm totally invested in Canon. Nikon is every bit as good, but once you have a substantial investment in one system, it's best to stick to it.
That is a Sigma telephoto zoom. It's 150 - 600 mm, f 5 - 6.3 with an optical stabilizer. The stabilizer (gyroscopes) makes a huge difference in usability !

The third party lenses are not what they used to be, they are much better. Very good glass being made these days! I just sold my Sigma 85mm because I rarely used it, but it was a very sharp lens.

 

[drillsgt]

I'm totally invested in Canon. Nikon is every bit as good, but once you have a substantial investment in one system, it's best to stick to it.
That is a Sigma telephoto zoom. It's 150 - 600 mm, f 5 - 6.3 with an optical stabilizer. The stabilizer (gyroscopes) makes a huge difference in usability !

That lens is a beast, what do you think about these new 'mirrorless' systems that i've seen?

 

[MindfulMan]

The third party lenses are not what they used to be, they are much better. Very good glass being made these days! I just sold my Sigma 85mm because I rarely used it, but it was a very sharp lens.

True ! ....I'd rank Sigma right up there with factory lenses, and have owned another Sigma lens for several years.

 

[MindfulMan]

That lens is a beast, what do you think about these new 'mirrorless' systems that i've seen?

There are some advantages to eliminating the reflex mirror (longevity, weight savings, and increased frames-per-second for burst shooting) But for me, those small advantages aren't really all that valuable.

 

[88E30M50]

I'm totally invested in Canon. Nikon is every bit as good, but once you have a substantial investment in one system, it's best to stick to it.
That is a Sigma telephoto zoom. It's 150 - 600 mm, f 5 - 6.3 with an optical stabilizer. The stabilizer (gyroscopes) makes a huge difference in usability !

That's a heck of a nice lens MM. I've been a Canon follower since I bought my first camera in 1980. It was an A1 and we still have it. I handed it down to one of my sons this summer and he is getting into photography and film development now

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[MindfulMan]

That's a heck of a nice lens MM. I've been a Canon follower since I bought my first camera in 1980. It was an A1 and we still have it. I handed it down to one of my sons this summer and he is getting into photography and film development now


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That's great ....I'm envious ! Both of my daughters enjoy taking photos with their cell phones, but have never developed an interest to go beyond that.

 

[Benp]

There are some advantages to eliminating the reflex mirror (longevity, weight savings, and increased frames-per-second for burst shooting) But for me, those small advantages aren't really all that valuable.

The mirrorless systems will keep getting better. Right now their biggest problem, in my opinion, is battery life. You also have lens compatibility issues, for those who already had lenses. For someone just starting out the mirrorless systems might be the way to go.

 

[MindfulMan]

The mirrorless systems will keep getting better. Right now their biggest problem, in my opinion, is battery life. You also have lens compatibility issues, for those who already had lenses. For someone just starting out the mirrorless systems might be the way to go.

I agree. If a person is just starting out, why not embrace the newest technology !

 

[Benp]

CZ!!