Thread: Things every man should know how to do.

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Know what tung oil, shellac, polyurethane, and linseed oil are, where they come from, and how to apply them.

Be able to kill your own meat....

...while looking into the creatures eyes...

..and live with it!

Also , say what you mean and mean what you say!!

All good so far. I think every man should know how to laugh at himself as well.

James.

Originally Posted by JMS

...while looking into the creatures eyes...

IMHO you would do well to avoid direct eye contact with most prey animals.

They seem to be very aware of this sort of thing. It freaks em out.

There are exceptions of course, but then again, we all know stupid people too don't we?

Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

IMHO you would do well to avoid direct eye contact with most prey animals.

They seem to be very aware of this sort of thing. It freaks em out.

There are exceptions of course, but then again, we all know stupid people too don't we?

You've never slaughtered animals you've raised with your own hand?
It is a lot different than hunting! The animal you are killing trusts you to some extent and when you take its life you are instantly aware of what the animal gives up so that you may survive!
I suspect that hunting is not as personal, nor do I suspect that you are as acutely aware of what sacriffce is being made!

With livestock you look in their eyes everyday and it tends to humble you!

Just make it a quick, clean cut, with a sharp blade. No need for the animal to suffer needlessly, as it's already providing food.

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Just make it a quick, clean cut, with a sharp blade. No need for the animal to suffer needlessly, as it's already providing food.

We agree once again!
I don't know if I can live with myself?!

crapp, I gots game here and there but still need to learn / do quite a number of these

Hopefully the duying one is the last I'd get to Even though I also have been pretty close

Cheers
Ivo

Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

Add mine too!

Know what tung oil, shellac, polyurethane, and linseed oil are, where they come from, and how to apply them.

I've got this one down ---- plus lacquer, rubbing out a finish, and how to paint a house (and do a good job).

James is right about the laughing at yourself --- in a self-assured confident way (that one is a tough one )

O.K. -- I'll be corny ---- he should know how to appreciate the value of a good woman --and somehow let her know she's valued ( damn Hallmark moment).

He should know how to do good edging (sidewalks) with a weed eater (line trimmer). Nice crisp lines.

He should know how to kill, skin and tan an animals hide (that ones stretching it)

He should know the difference between a 2 and 4 cycle engine --- and the benefits of both.

He should know not to watch the home improvement shows on HGTV --- those shows make my gonads wince.

He should watch Jeremiah Johnston and be able to write a report on it.

He should be able to tell Mitch how to get rid of his brown widow problem.

Justin

Originally Posted by gratewhitehuntr

IMHO you would do well to avoid direct eye contact with most prey animals.

They seem to be very aware of this sort of thing. It freaks em out.

I have to agree with GW on this one. All animals, even us, have a crazy sixth sense about this. Simply staring at the animal is often enough to make them skittish. One of the things a couple of my fellow instructors, former special forces guys, tell me is never to look at a sentry when you're approaching. Better to watch the ground beside them, otherwise their spidey-sense might go off.