other hobbies

[del]

besides collecting old medicine and bitters bottles i like early federal era artwork specifically eagles , one of my latest acquisitions is this old Inn sign 69377

[Full Metal Digger]

I love that kind of stuff Del! Got any other pictures of your cool stuff?

[del]

how about pictures of the other stuff i do 6982469825698266982769828 turn wood and acrylic resin on a lather to make pens , fishing bobbers and keychains

[Lodge Scent]

That is some serious fanciness Dan. I had a lathe but sold it many years ago when I moved. I did enjoy working on it. I love watching videos of the lathe masters in action.

[del]

That is some serious fanciness Dan. I had a lathe but sold it many years ago when I moved. I did enjoy working on it. I love watching videos of the lathe masters in action.

Its a cheap table top lathe , i purchased it just to make the balsawood fishing bobbers but have gotten into other things . I enjoy turning and my wife does too which really surprised me .

[Lodge Scent]

Good for your wife! My lathe was a table top also. 1950's vintage. Probably weighed 200 lbs. :)

[The Rebel]

My other toy. 1968 Dodge Charger, 383 4BBL, 727 Trans.

[del]

My other toy. 1968 Dodge Charger, 383 4BBL, 727 Trans.

Nice ride Roger !

[Iceman-ny]

My other toy. 1968 Dodge Charger, 383 4BBL, 727 Trans.

Sweet ride Rebel :thumbsup01: got to love all that ole iron!

[Camp Breathedsville]

I have an affinity for looking down the barrel of cannons.

[Iceman-ny]

I have an infinity for looking down the barrel of cannons.

Cool Camp, I wonder how they cut the lands back in them days? As a kid my dad's friend had a cannon setting on his lawn, when my dad went to visit him I would sit on it.

[Camp Breathedsville]

Cool Camp, I wonder how they cut the lands back in them days? As a kid my dad's friend had a cannon setting on his lawn, when my dad went to visit him I would sit on it.

I have often wondered about that myself :confused:. Here is another look down a smooth bore:

[Iceman-ny]

The pens look cool Del, never tried tuning them, I been turning wood since I was about 14 or 15, started on my dad's ole Craftsman bench top lathe, here's a few pics of my turnings, grunt call, mason jar lid. I also turn bowls, candle holders, etc.

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[del]

The pens look cool Del, never tried tuning them, I been turning wood since I was about 14 or 15, started on my dad's ole Craftsman bench top lathe, here's a few pics of my turnings, grunt call, mason jar lid. I also turn bowls, candle holders, etc.

Nice , I like the grunt call . I've been thinking about trying to make a few

Dan

[The Rebel]

Those are cool hobbies guys. I like the down the barrel shots.

I've had a ton of different hobbies in my life. One of my favorites was being a Confederate CW Re-Enactor for 12 years before kids. I'd say this pic was taken about 1996. I'm the 1st one kneeling on the left by our flag. This was taken at Hammonasset State Park on a Sears & Robuck tripod camera circa 1890's.

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[Camp Breathedsville]

Those are cool hobbies guys. I like the down the barrel shots.

I've had a ton of different hobbies in my life. One of my favorites was being a Confederate CW Re-Enactor for 12 years before kids. I'd say this pic was taken about 1996. I'm the 1st one kneeling on the left by our flag. This was taken at Hammonasset State Park on a Sears & Robuck tripod camera circa 1890's.

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Very cool! I never did any reenacting myself, but have been to numerous reenactments. By the way.. Your Charger is awesome. I had a 1968 Dodge R/T with a souped up 440 in it. Like a fool, I sold it.

[Iceman-ny]

Well here's my ride, 1934 Plymouth.

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[Iceman-ny]

Those are cool hobbies guys. I like the down the barrel shots.

I've had a ton of different hobbies in my life. One of my favorites was being a Confederate CW Re-Enactor for 12 years before kids. I'd say this pic was taken about 1996. I'm the 1st one kneeling on the left by our flag. This was taken at Hammonasset State Park on a Sears & Robuck tripod camera circa 1890's.

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Wow that's cool Rebel, never seen any reenactment, they do have them up here in the north, Rev war ones.

[The Rebel]

Yep. As I live in CT hardly any Rev ones here but lots in MA. I traveled to MA, RI, NY, NJ, PA & VA. I usually was gone 2x a month from April till Oct.

[fyrffytr1]

Sorry, this was a double post. I couldn't delete it.

[fyrffytr1]

Sorry, this was a double post so I deleted the original message.

[fyrffytr1]

Well here's my ride, 1934 Plymouth.

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I really like that color. I bet you get a lot of attention whenever you take it out.

[fyrffytr1]

My other toy. 1968 Dodge Charger, 383 4BBL, 727 Trans.

Beautiful Car. I just sold my buddies 67 Charger for his wife. And, I have three but they are Pontiacs. One, a 1967 GTO is 99% finished (they are never 100% done) and two are projects, a 1950 fastback and a 1939 sedan.

[fyrffytr1]

I may have posted them here before. Forgive me if I did. This is my drinking, smoking and running around! ;)

[The Rebel]

Well here's my ride, 1934 Plymouth.

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Beautiful, ride! What color is that?

[The Rebel]

I may have posted them here before. Forgive me if I did. This is my drinking, smoking and running around! ;)

Nice collection. Love the vert!

[Iceman-ny]

I really like that color. I bet you get a lot of attention whenever you take it out.

We sure do, we have people wave, blow their horns and thumbs up, I tell the better half they are checking her out, she turns to me and says " What do you want to buy now!!!" :groovy:

[Iceman-ny]

Them some sweet rides fyrffytr1, love the GTO :thumbsup01:

[Menzl]

Insanely great cars! You have certainly put a lot of passion and effort into it. You don't see anything like that over here. I used to have a 1999 Ford Explorer. That was already an exotic vehicle between all the Audi, VW, Bmw and Mercedes. Unfortunately I had to part with the Explorer. With the gasoline prices here (1.75 euros / liter) simply too uneconomical.

My hobby is mainly hiking. Even without a detector. I prefer tours over several rage with the tent on the back. Sometimes in the Alps but also within Europe. Last year we were in Corsica. However, I also plan to hike once on your east coast. Blueridge Mountains and Apalachia. Of course including a visit to the important battlefields of the Civil War.

[OxShoeDrew]

I like to play drums, Minecraft, golf, and draw with colored pencils. I'm currently drawing my new pup Pokey.

[The Rebel]

Very nice Drew!

[BTV Digger]

Very interesting Dan! You definitely won't get bored in retirement!

John

[fyrffytr1]

I like to play drums, Minecraft, golf, and draw with colored pencils. I'm currently drawing my new pup Pokey.

Very nice. I wish I had a talent like that. The only thing I can draw are flies!

[del]

I like to play drums, Minecraft, golf, and draw with colored pencils. I'm currently drawing my new pup Pokey.

Wow Drew you have some great talent with the pencils

[del]

My latest passion lately has been building rifles and target shooting with my Wife Suzette ( she's usually holds her own very well ) at our local shooting club .

[Digger_O'Dell]

Great post, and lots of cool hobbies everyone! Love the turning, although I've never done wood lathe stuff myself. Metal work is part of my job so never really do anything artistic.
Cars on the other hand are always a favorite of mine, whether on the highway, twisty backroads, or on the track. I have both a 2018 Mustang GT and a 2019 Challenger Hellcat.

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Gotta have a little fun at the track too!

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A couple things I'm into are computers and videography/photography. I started a videography business on the side mid 2018 and started actually making fairly regular money in 2019. I bought some good camera gear and put together a purpose built computer for video editing which turned out to be surprisingly fast. But in Dec of 2019 I lost the lease on the house I was renting (and planning to buy). Then we had the shutdown of 2020 soon after which caused me to close shop. So hopefully I'll be able to eventually find a new place to start over again.

Here's a photo of my early setup of my video workstation. I had added a lot to it since this photo was taken including a 65" 4K HDR tv/monitor, laptop, photo quality printer, and studio surround speakers to name a few.
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Here's a photo of one of my camera rigs which has a Panasonic Lumix GH5 at the core with good cinema lenses and external view screen recorder:

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[del]

Sweet autos DOD and that camera set up is borderline insane looking , Thanks for sharing the pictures .

Dan

[Digger_O'Dell]

Sweet autos DOD and that camera set up is borderline insane looking , Thanks for sharing the pictures .

Dan

Thanks Dan! The camera looks far more complex than it really is. Basically a rig to mount a lot of accessories to such as the big external battery and power distribution block to run everything (camera, recorder, mic if the powered type, etc). Then there's the adjuster knobs on the side for focus and zoom if using a zoom lens, and then the big shield to try to eliminate glare and includes 3 slots for cinema type filters. Not to mention it's all mounted to a quick release to attach to the tripod for shoulder or freehand use.

The real complexity comes in with putting everything together to get a good shot. Have to consider lighting (which can get really involved sometimes), sound, angle, effects, and even outside influences. For a sound example - you don't want to shoot a wedding and use the wrong mic which not only picks up the couple but also trucks on the freeway 1/4 mile away. For lighting you don't want to see the groom have his face lit up while the bride can't be seen because she's in his shadow. Effects can also make or break a shot. Take for example Morticia Addams where she always has the single narrow strip of light just above her eyes to just below to give that eerie feel.

Action shots for example most people never notice when watching a film, but make the whole feel of the scene and it's what gets the viewer deeply into the story. Even simple stuff like a camera shot just above a card table of poker players isn't interesting. But an overhead view (just over the heads of the players) circling the table as they are talking and playing....and one maybe even cheating a bit while the loser fingers his pistol on the table...just makes it so much more interesting.

As I mentioned, the equipment can be pretty simple but it's how it's used that can get very complex.

[fyrffytr1]

We need to add a "Like" button so I could hit it several times on these replies.

[Donnie B]

That's an awesome sign and will look freaking great on the wall!

[Menzl]

I also have a new hobby since spring. It leaves me no time to go hunting. :crying02: I have bought a late medieval house and renovate it with much attention to detail.

[OxShoeDrew]

That's AMAZING, Menzi! Have you detected the property! Bset of luck with it!