Author Archives: admin

Bear and Son – One Arm Bandit

November 15, 2014

I’ve always wanted a barlow style knife, but haven’t found a single blade, Made in USA barlow that I’m happy with.  That is, until I came across the Bear and Son “One Arm Bandit.”  It is their model number 2181RAZR … Continue reading →

Posted in Home and Homestead, Made in the USA | Comments Off on Bear and Son – One Arm Bandit

I love my job

November 6, 2014

I really love what I do.  I’m a Computer and Network Support Technician for MSAD 54.  I get to work on laptops, desktops, tablets, phones, switches, servers, you name it and I’ve touched it.  The best part is that as … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | Comments Off on I love my job

Hot Rod Tele – my way

October 22, 2014

I’ve been into Tele’s for a few years now and have always loved the wood grain look of the ash bodies with butterscotch finish.  I also am a huge fan of humbuckers, tele bridges (single coil slant bridge “plate”), brass … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies, Ideas, Music | Comments Off on Hot Rod Tele – my way

Getting ready for winter

October 6, 2014

Here at The Raymond Homestead we have started to get ready for winter.  New windows, new door seals, and lots of firewood.  It’s going to be a cold one, I can tell.  Although, that’s generally a good assumption to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Home and Homestead | Comments Off on Getting ready for winter

1+ years in the making, Shadow tank all done

September 21, 2014

My brother had a 1989 Honda Shadow tank with severe rust problems.  I cut the bottom corners off, silver soldered in patches, completed the body work repair with JB weld (water weld underneath, then standard), then primed, paint and clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Hobbies, Motorcycles | Comments Off on 1+ years in the making, Shadow tank all done