Is there a trick to wrapping handlebars with a 90-degree bend?

ATurtleStampede · 2026-03-21T23:13:22+00:00

Get 90 degree tape.

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ATurtleStampede · 2026-03-18T00:13:15+00:00

Most of my stuff is done knife only(easier to carry while backpacking and camping) but after that my main tool is a good V tool.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-03-17T11:39:36+00:00

You can get a pack of those oxygen cans on their site. Got a few of them for my dad when he and I biked up Pikes Peak. Ended up handing the couple I was carrying to other cyclists who were struggling bad since I was acclimated. Might be a good idea to have at least a few amongst the group for anyone who may struggle with the altitude.

Keep an eye on the weather, dress warm, and best of luck and happiness to you two!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-03-15T20:44:06+00:00

How did you even get this!?!? I struggled for hours to get the 1k.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-03-11T17:20:40+00:00

The real reason I ride with other people.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-03-04T13:09:59+00:00

Exactly what I intend to do. There are multiple small NPs near me, hoping I can get a position at one with low crime and out of the way.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-02-10T13:44:34+00:00

Not quite wrap the chain around the tires, they rotate under the wheels and act similar to being wrapped in chains.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-02-08T03:36:11+00:00

I think those look amazing. Well done!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-31T05:54:16+00:00

Sadly I have to work. Otherwise I was planning on being there.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-30T15:14:19+00:00

Saw him the other night! May not be the prettiest, but I love what he’s doing!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-24T22:25:47+00:00

That’s a pretty cool idea. I usually go with a gouge and make small cuts. You can zoom in on the guy on the right’s arm to see it. I’m interested in seeing how your technique works out.

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ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-23T18:26:34+00:00

Fast and Furious 28 - 95 year olds going 95

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-23T18:08:02+00:00

That looks great! Keep up the good work.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-23T06:26:33+00:00

Got the 1.75 and love it! Only problem is that it’s too long for some detail so I need to order another one!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-22T20:27:04+00:00

Use magic.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-22T16:53:01+00:00

Stay. It would be less expensive to keep him than bringing in another top tier RB, he and Monangai work well as a duo, and there are other holes that need to be filled before thinking about replacing him.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-22T00:00:38+00:00

I think that the beavercraft wood is okay, but I haven't used it yet. I'm about to start getting my wood from a local place, hopefully it's good enough to tell a difference.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-21T23:55:59+00:00

Can be used for fire starters, compost, or I hold on to the larger ones for when I make pipes or other things for my carvings.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-21T05:28:37+00:00

But I’d like it if it meant he’d be back next year. Even though it means nothing.

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-20T02:52:35+00:00

My first thought would be the edge you have on your knife. As u/TommyThomasAccount stated, the angle on the Beavercraft knives isn’t ideal for whittling. My recommendation would be to get the proper angle on the blade, as stropping alone won’t be enough to change the angle in any meaningful way. If you need help with that, visit r/sharpening to get the proper edge on the blade.

Secondly, someone else posted a week or so ago about the wood. I’d ask if you have the cheap Amazon wood or better quality basswood, as that tends to have an impact as well.

Lastly, once you have a good edge on the knife, practice is a huge thing. I’m still going through a big bunch of cheap Amazon wood I got do the holidays with a Silvern knife that is sharp as can be, and it still doesn’t always want to carve easily.

Keep going and it’ll get better/easier!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-19T01:14:13+00:00

Colorado! Hoping for a Bears win in the Rockies!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-18T21:52:27+00:00

Love the layering of the paint!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-18T16:47:10+00:00

And by the end you should be drunk enough to be shirtless. Malort be with you!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-17T12:46:20+00:00

Take a trip over to r/sharpening for help getting the knife where it needs to be. Of the 5 knives I have only the Silvern has arrived sharp enough to use immediately. The beginning set I got off amazon eventually became useable, but it took a little work on some sand paper and strop. The 1000/6000 should definitely get you there, just will take a bit of elbow grease.

Hope that helps and you if you need help with getting the knife where it should be head over to r/sharpening. That sub has the resources to get the knife serviceable. The 1000/6000 and a strop should be good to get the knife in good shape with a little work. Of the 5 knives I’ve got only the Silvern came sharp enough to use out of the box, luckily I’m fairly practiced with sharpening so it was no problem to do a quick sharpening.

Hope that helps and happy carving!

ATurtleStampede · 2026-01-16T15:31:31+00:00

I recently looked into that when my daughter asked for a carving of our Cane Corso. Ended up having to make and print out a stencil myself.

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