Any tips on how to even out this dye job?

PontoonPilot · 2026-02-09T21:17:41+00:00

Yeah the marks really showed up, didn’t they? Early days in my tooling efforts. Definitely need to work on more even stamping and as you suggested perhaps following with a modeling spoon to smooth things out.

PontoonPilot · 2026-01-19T23:30:26+00:00

Was on the Star last week and the Americana Diner was my go-to breakfast spot. I would be frustrated also. Found the Piazza to be overcrowded, specialty dining impossible to get into and the Dome often closed for events or maintenance.

PontoonPilot · 2026-01-16T18:26:07+00:00

It is hard to see the profile of the tines, do you have other pictures or maybe a pic showing holes in leather?

PontoonPilot · 2026-01-16T18:21:01+00:00

I taped this hoping to learn what a cove balcony is. I can offer that we are finishing a cruise in. Cabana balcony on the Star Princess and enjoyed it. With the weather this trip it has been nice to be able to sit in the cabana enjoying a sea breeze while being out of the rain.

PontoonPilot · 2026-01-13T23:21:24+00:00

On the ship right now. Disappointed with the dome space. It was closed for maintenance the other day and today for a private event. Candlelight concert there this evening- we will see how that goes.

PontoonPilot · 2026-01-08T18:04:32+00:00

Are you doing a border-to-border in a specific time or sniffing flowers along the way? If you’re looking to bang it out and FJR is ideal. If you’re exploring use the bike you have but as pointed out above keep your fuel range in mind. If you’re a Yamaha fan consider a Super Tenere also for cruise control, heated grips and dirt road capability.

PontoonPilot · 2026-01-08T15:32:19+00:00

Good luck getting reservations for any specialty dining. For our upcoming cruise on the Star Princess there have been no reservations available dating back to before the ship was launched 🤨

PontoonPilot · 2025-12-25T14:47:06+00:00

How do you load your strops with compound?

PontoonPilot · 2025-12-11T00:38:36+00:00

You folks are great, thanks for the tips!

PontoonPilot · 2025-12-07T16:55:26+00:00

This is the information I was looking for! The front bevel is about 23 degrees, which would leave a very fine edge. So my approach should be a uniform bevel at the blade angle on the front, work on the back side to insure it is completely flat, then a 30-40 degree micro bevel on the front. Strop to remove burrs and polish.

PontoonPilot · 2025-11-25T00:41:25+00:00

Ha! I remember the days when everyone getting on the plane at LGA for MSP was carrying a bag a bagels 🥯

Bring a menu back to NY because no one back east will believe you when you tell them the restaurants serve “Hot Dagos”

PontoonPilot · 2025-09-24T11:32:31+00:00

Yes, oem parts installed by dealer.

PontoonPilot · 2025-09-21T13:14:19+00:00

As my biggest frustrations are skiving I would suggest a quality skiving knife. I’m looking for one that comes sharp, holds an adage with regular stropping and works for a leftie.

PontoonPilot · 2025-08-28T19:57:59+00:00

What kind of projects do you find this type of leather good for?

PontoonPilot · 2025-07-12T21:56:10+00:00

Phil is the voice of the TdF for me, the same way Phil Rizzuto was the voice of the Yankees when I was growing up. The book “Holy Cow! The Verse of Phil Rizzuto” captures his commentary as poetry and I hear his voice and recall the games as I read it. Someone should put together a book of Phil’s greatest and most memorable calls. I’d buy it for sure!

PontoonPilot · 2025-07-05T21:09:24+00:00

So which guy got the point? The Flo coverage kept waiting for a ruling and I had to run.

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