For all of you guys thinking about doing your first gun build, for your own sanity, do not use the Riffe mid handle kit.
nice gun!!!!
i agree with the above.
Posts by metelin
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xronia polla
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nice fish, congtats.
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thanks for that just looked through there catalogue and the trident spears are a bit of an overkill aren't they?
from the people that brought us the citroen, the three hour lunch and other things we may consider different.
shooting big european bass in green water, a mid handle, multi band, big trident equipped gun works great.
frenchies, they are different but it works for them.
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teak-sea have been solid guns but they had not changed in years following the riffe model, tall and thin instead of the low profile favored currently (even riffe changed with the euro). it' nice to see the new shapes, i like the muzzle and the reel. i think the later is an attempt to prevent "spooling" a problem where the reel line is wrapped under the base of the reel and locks it up. i don't understand the "wings" though, more of the riffe look i guess.
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roberto you are living the dream man, thanks for the report(s) you're making me envious, some day i'm going to have to visit.
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paduak, mahogany and some other wood don't have a very clear grain pattern like others so it can be difficult to try and figure out how to alternate pieces so there is a "chevron" like pattern when looking at the end of the stock. for that type of wood, i mark one side with a sharpie before i cut it into strips so i can see how is was originally. for wood with a clear grain like teak it should look like the pic bellow.
l wouldn't worry about the guns warping lance, just a little fyi.
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What about special occasions with an 8mm shaft?
i really dont think you need it.
how much does the gun weigh without the shaft?
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19/64 = 7.5mm
interesting! who makes it, is it for american mechs and is it coated or ss?
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everything sounds good and like don said you wont need the shark shield unless it makes you feel better. bring flashers tough.
as for the hybrid, i would shoot it with 3 bands. sounds like the yellow tail season is in full swing and you deffinetely won't need 4 bands for that.
whats a 19/64 shaft?
have fun and post pics.
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who care what it is, it looks yummy.
most people in california wont eat bonita but i think it makes fantastic sashimi, to each his own.
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glad you liked the gun john, it does take effort to swing a 68'' rear handle gun. the best way to do it is to swim the butt in the direction you want to point the muzzle (the muzzle stays stationary while the butt is moved) instead of trying to point the gun by turning the handle. it does take a certain amount of practice but in clear water where you see the target coming from a distance it's great, if the viz is not that good and you need to turn the gun quickly a mid handle is best.
lets see some tuna blood on it.
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teak is sometimes sold in "shorts" which is usually about 6 feet or less and the cost is about $20 per board foot. mahogany if a fine wood for spearguns, i really llike the fact that in most cases the grain is nicer (both straighter and more intersting), the color is better imo and it's about half the price of teak. it's also lighter so it requires more lead to ballast properly, it makes a mess when you work with it because it's drier, teak has natural oils making it a better choice for the marine environment but mahogany is a good choice.
macmaster carr sells delrin but it's pricey, uhmw is cheaper. what are you doing with it?
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small but tasty, welcome.
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i'd say your bf is pretty lucky, not only does he have a dive buddy he also wont need to get the official okey dokey to go diving.
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who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks? welcome scott.
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I don't really disagree with your assessment. I do find it curious that a gun builder who is obviously capable of exceptional quality and design in every other aspect would use the rubber cord. His triggers and roller gun assemblies are pretty elaborate, so it certainly seems that he could have used a spring if he wanted to.
not to be stereotypical of my good friends from italy and i assume that that's where this gun is from but some my favorite cars like ferraris, lambos, ect.. look great and most of the time work great but are best in the garage.:)
again, apologies to my italian friends who have at least made progress since building the colosseum unlike us greeks who are still admiring the acropolis.:):):)
