Home
Tournaments
Calendar
Weather
Merchandise
Sponsors
Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum
>
Search Forums
Search Results
User Name
Remember Me?
Password
Register
FAQ
Members List
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
SiteMap
Page 1 of 14
1
2
3
11
>
Last
»
Showing results 1 to 25 of 345
Search took
0.01
seconds.
Search:
Posts Made By:
manoa matt
Forum:
All About Guns
10-13-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies:
5
inspiration next build
Views:
4,912
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: inspiration next build
Pretty sure Woodguy built a few guns out of plywood a few years ago. Maybe Tinman also.
Forum:
All About Guns
09-22-2020, 11:40 PM
Replies:
10
Does epoxy hold silicon? (for gun butt pad)
Views:
4,254
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Does epoxy hold silicon? (for gun butt pad)
Dow Corning produces a full line of structural glazing sealants and would be the only manufacturer that could be recommended with a higher probability of success.
Dow 995, or Dow 795. These...
Forum:
All About Guns
09-04-2020, 09:50 PM
Replies:
13
GUN BUILD: 80cm stretch Euro Gun for a friend
Views:
6,766
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: GUN BUILD: 80cm stretch Euro Gun for a friend
Next time, in lieu of drilling one hole laterally through the muzzle, drill two holes down from the top. The bands will sit on top of the gun in-line with the shaft. You can tie the two lines...
Forum:
All About Guns
09-01-2020, 10:55 PM
Replies:
8
Open track build questions
Views:
3,979
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Open track build questions
Like Jon said, it does not have to be made with fancy tools. First two I made, the track was cut with my table saw. I used a trim router to round over the edges. Some of the nicest guns I've seen...
Forum:
All About Guns
08-06-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies:
25
Crack in Bleutec gun
Views:
7,237
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Crack in Bleutec gun
If the gun manufacturer does not replace and you end up with the repair, know this. The application of silicone sealant around the handle has contaminated the surfaces. You'll have to scrape it off...
Forum:
All About Guns
08-05-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies:
25
Crack in Bleutec gun
Views:
7,237
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Crack in Bleutec gun
Upon looking at the photos further, it appears the handle portion of the gun is likely a type of nylon, while the top and bottom halves of the gun are FRP. These materials have differing...
Forum:
All About Guns
08-04-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies:
25
Crack in Bleutec gun
Views:
7,237
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Crack in Bleutec gun
That's not a small problem. I would contact the manufacturer first and see what they say or do prior to taking on any repairs. If it's hollow inside, epoxy will just keep going in. Looks like the gun...
Forum:
All About Guns
08-03-2020, 09:50 PM
Replies:
4
New roller prototype, a lot of shooting of stuff lol
Views:
2,849
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: New roller prototype, a lot of shooting of stuff lol
I hear you, that's why I make my own. If you have the tools, you can make them any size to fit the barrel without having the rubber drag on the barrel. Also I like to keep it simple, a material...
Forum:
Non-Gun DIY Projects and Customizations
03-06-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies:
11
ghetto style knife sharpening
Views:
31,392
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: ghetto style knife sharpening
Rene, here is a source: ...
Forum:
Non-Gun DIY Projects and Customizations
02-26-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies:
11
ghetto style knife sharpening
Views:
31,392
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: ghetto style knife sharpening
I use a similar knife made by Dexter. Looks similar, but the handle is bright yellow and there is a bigger tang to keep your hand from slipping up onto the blade area. It goes for around $12. The...
Forum:
All About Guns
11-07-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies:
12
oil finish on mahogany guns
Views:
5,810
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: oil finish on mahogany guns
A cheap, easy, and durable finish is beeswax. I coated a mahogany gun with beeswax in 2010 as an experiment and have been pleased with the outcome. It does require periodic re-application on a...
Forum:
All About Guns
10-18-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies:
36
Slingshot Weapon with pulleys
Views:
14,208
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Slingshot Weapon with pulleys
Pete,
The Barnett fish bazooka is the same concept as the Scope Arrow which is intended to be shot into the water from the shore. A few years ago I had the opportunity to snag one off Craigslist...
Forum:
All About Guns
10-18-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies:
23
Modified rail gun muzzles
Views:
6,839
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Modified rail gun muzzles
I've ordered several items from Diveshop.gr From Greece all the way to Hawaii, no problems. Look around the site and bundle your order to save on shipping costs. They have a lot of good deals...
Forum:
All About Guns
10-09-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies:
23
Modified rail gun muzzles
Views:
6,839
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Modified rail gun muzzles
Check out the Apnea and Meandros muzzles on this site: https://www.diveshop.gr/index.php/180.html
They fit pipe guns and are sort of like the C4 muzzle. However unless you go with a closed...
Forum:
All About Pole Spears & Slings
07-17-2019, 08:02 PM
Replies:
13
Roller Polespear worth it?
Views:
37,465
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Roller Polespear worth it?
One I made back in April 2014 based off LePrieur's design. Uses a 3/8" band, the knot can adjust the tension or pre-tension of the band for shooting at close or distant.
Forum:
All About Guns
07-17-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies:
35
Carbon Fiber Gun structures
Views:
12,144
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Carbon Fiber Gun structures
An ultrasonic thickness gauge should be able to detect the wall thickness if you can calibrate it to the speed of CF, but will only work on relatively flat surfaces.
I've used ground penetrating...
Forum:
All About Pole Spears & Slings
04-12-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies:
18
Sea Hornet Handspear Gun
Views:
73,651
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Sea Hornet Handspear Gun
There was a Craigslist posting I was looking at last month. A person here in Hawaii on Oahu had a Sea Hornet handspear gun for sale. The listing was for the handspear which was coupled with a...
Forum:
All About Guns
02-15-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies:
4
Hydraulic Push Rod
Views:
2,247
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Hydraulic Push Rod
Jon wrote: "Interesting concept Pete, I've thought about it like Bicycle Gears, brakes. Generally better at pulling than pushing, but worth looking into. Anyone got a positive experience or example...
Forum:
All About Guns
11-16-2018, 02:06 AM
Replies:
21
Father of JBL dies
Views:
6,692
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Father of JBL dies
Pete,
Voit made a few gold anodized barrel guns. One I found in the trash about 2 years ago. (First 3 photos) A rather small gun about 34" overall with single piece trigger, simple molded...
Forum:
All About Guns
11-07-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies:
19
Does a magnet affect spear velocity?
Views:
4,064
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Does a magnet affect spear velocity?
Magnets work pretty good for holding a shaft down, but you still need to think prudently about the muzzle design and how the line will wrap even if it's not holding the shaft down.
There is no...
Forum:
All About Guns
09-18-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies:
6
Wanted to buy: JBL Magnum muzzle set for Travel Combo smaller gun
Views:
2,480
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Wanted to buy: JBL Magnum muzzle set for Travel Combo smaller gun
Pete,
Pretty sure I have that alloy muzzle and the line slide. Let me take a photo and update this post later.
Matt
Forum:
All About Guns
05-11-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies:
58
Small id bands dyneema knots popping out
Views:
21,318
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Small id bands dyneema knots popping out
There's an old Hawaii saying: "In no fit, use spit" It applies to many situations.
Forum:
All About Guns
03-14-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies:
52
62" Hybrid build
Views:
13,461
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: 62" Hybrid build
Peel and stick a track on the barrel: http://www.spearfishingworld.com/jbl-tru-glide-rail-track.html
Forum:
All About Guns
03-01-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies:
5
Rubber crumb
Views:
3,360
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Rubber crumb
How about a fine cheese grater or aggressive grit belt sander on a block of rubber or old shoe? You are likely looking for an EPDM or urethane rubber vs. a silicone based. Automotive rubber tubing...
Forum:
All About Guns
02-21-2018, 02:26 AM
Replies:
7
Advice on repairing an epoxy track?
Views:
3,916
Posted By
manoa matt
Re: Advice on repairing an epoxy track?
I'd just buy a sharp chisel or Dremel and make it symmetrical. The track is not doing much there, and the shaft will align and engage in the mech as is (once you smooth it out)
Showing results 1 to 25 of 345
Page 1 of 14
1
2
3
11
>
Last
»
Forum Jump
User Control Panel
Private Messages
Subscriptions
Who's Online
Search Forums
Forums Home
Announcements and Rules
Spearboard Announcements and Rules
Up-coming 2019-20 USA Tournaments & Events (In date order)
2019 The Blue Wild Expo - April 27-28, 2019
2019 FSDA Southern Open - April 12-14, 2019
2019 Hell Divers Rodeo - May 29 -June 1, 2019
2019 TBSC Spearfishing Challenge - June 7-9, 2019
2019 USOA National Championship - June 5-7, 2019
2019 Blue Water World Cup - June 30-July 4, 2019
2019 St. Pete Open - August 16-18, 2019
General Topics (Non-regional)
General Spearfishing & Diving Discussion
Memorials and Condolences for Diver Passings
Diving Safety, Accidents and Incidents
Dive Training for Free Diving or Scuba Diving
Spearfishing Regulations
General Freediving Area
Technical Spearfishing
Invasive Species Spearfishing & Science
Spearboard Best Trip Report and/or Video Challenge
2013 Best Trip Report and/or Video Challenge
United States Geographical Locations
Florida Gulfcoast Spearfishing
Florida East Coast Spearfishing
Miami and The Florida Keys
Upper Gulfcoast
Texas Gulf Coast
California Spearfishing
California Fisheries Regulations and Science (MLPA & MPA)
California Dive Charters
California Local Dive Shops and Services
California Off-Topic
Northern Atlantic: New England States
Mid-Atlantic States
Southern Atlantic Seaboard
Hawaiian Islands
Freshwater Shooting
Pacific Northwest
Louisiana Council of Underwater Diving Clubs
International Section
Australia, New Zealand & Indo-Pacific
Other International
Spearfishing Gear
All About Video and Photo Gear
All About Guns
Non-Gun DIY Projects and Customizations
All About Pole Spears & Slings
All Other Gear
Boating
All About Kayak Diving
All About Diving and Fishing Boats
Marine Electronics
Boat Shows and Events
Repairs to Engines and Boats
Dive Boats 4-Sale
Buddy Networking -- Let's Go Hunting!
Private Trips -Florida
Charter Trips - Florida
Buddy Networking - California
Anywhere else!
Photos
Spearfishing Photos
The Spearboard Tavern
Off Topic Area
Politics/Religion Forum (ALL CAPS Password = FIRST AMENDMENT)
Sponsor Announcements!
Local Dive Shops
Manufacturers
All other sponsors!
The Market Place
Member Items
Recipe Corner
Recipes Here!
International Tournaments
CMAS World Freedive Spearfishing Championship
Suggestions, Complaints, Support and Testing
Testing
Suggestion Box and Complaint Center
Tournament and Event Archives
2018 Tournament and Event Archives
2018 The Blue Wild Expo - April 14-15, 2018
2018 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 21, 2018
2018 FSDA Southern Open - May 4-6, 2018
2018 Hell Divers Rodeo - May 31-June 2, 2018
2018 TBSC Spearfishing Challenge - June 1-3, 2018
2018 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship - June 7-9, 2018
2018 Blue Water World Cup - June 24-28, 2018
2018 USOA National Championship - June 27-29, 2018
2018 BBO Big Bang! Open - July 20-22, 2018
2018 St. Pete Open - August 17-19, 2018
2017 Tournament and Event Archives
2017 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - May 5, 2017
2017 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship - May 18-19, 2017
2017 The Blue Wild Expo - April 22-23, 2017
2017 TBSC Spearfishing Challenge - April 28-30, 2017
2017 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 1-4, 2017
2017 Blue Water World Cup - June 10-14, 2017
2017 FSDA Southern Open - June 2017
2017 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 21-23, 2017
2017 USOA National Championship at Noyo Harbor, CA - August 2017
2017 St. Pete Open - August 18-20, 2017
2016 Tournament and Event Archives
2016 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 15, 2016
2016 The Blue Wild Expo - April 23-24, 2016
2016 TBSC Spearfishing Challenge - April 8-10, 2016
2016 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 2-5, 2016
2016 FSDA Southern Open - June 3-5, 2016
2016 USOA National Championship at Beaver Lake Arkansas - June 22-24, 2016
2016 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 22-24 , 2016
2016 St. Pete Open - August 20, 2016
2016 Southwest Florida Open - September 2016
2015 Tournament and Event Archives
2015 The Blue Wild Expo - February 21-22, 2015
2015 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 24, 2015
2015 TBSC Spearfishing Challenge - April 10-12, 2015
2015 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 4-7, 2015
2015 World Cup La Paz Blue Water Tournament - July 7, 2015
2015 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 24-26 , 2015
2015 USOA National Championship at Tarpon Springs, FL - August 3-7, 2015
2015 St. Pete Open - August 15-16, 2015
2015 Southwest Florida Open - September 2015
2014 Tournament and Event Archives
2014 The Blue Wild Expo - February 22-23, 2014
2014 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 11, 2014
2014 TBSC Spearfishing Challenge - May 2-4, 2014
2014 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 5-8, 2014
2014 World Cup La Paz Blue Water Tournament - July 7-13, 2014
2014 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 18-20, 2014
2014 USOA National Championship at Kona HI - August 7, 2014
2014 St. Pete Open - August 15-17, 2014
2014 Southwest Florida Open - September 12-14, 2014
2013 Tournament and Event Archives
2013 The Blue Wild Expo - February 23-24, 2013
2013 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 5, 2013
2013 TBSC Winter Invitational - April 12-14, 2013
2013 Hell Divers Rodeo - May 30 to June 2, 2013
2013 World Cup La Paz Blue Water Tournament - July 1-5, 2013
2013 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 19-21, 2013
2013 USOA National Championship at Newport RI- August 1, 2013
2013 St. Pete Open - August 16-18, 2013
2013 Southwest Florida Open - September 13-15, 2013
2012 Tournament and Event Archives
2012 TBSC Winter Invitational - April 13-15, 2012
2012 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 20, 2012
2012 Hell Divers Rodeo - May 31 - June 3, 2012
2012 Key West Open - June 1-3, 2012
2012 Southwest Florida Open - July 6-8, 2012
2012 World Cup La Paz Blue Water Tournament - July ?, 2012
2012 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 20-22, 2012
2012 USOA National Championship at Albion CA- August 2, 2012
2012 St. Pete Open - August 17-19, 2012
2011 Tournament and Event Archives
2011 TBSC Winter Invitational - April 8-10, 2011
2011 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 15, 2011
2011 Southwest Florida Open - May 13-15, 2011
2011 The Blue Wild Expo - May 28-29, 2011
2011 Art Pinder International Spearfishing Championship - May 30, 2011
2011 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 2-5, 2011
2011 Key West Open - June 24-26, 2011
2011 World Cup La Paz Blue Water Tournament - July 11-15, 2011
2011 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 22-24, 2011
2011 USOA National Championship Tavernier, FL Keys - August 3-4, 2011
2011 St. Pete Open - August 19-21, 2011
2011 Fall Freedive Classic - October 8, 2011
2011 Best Trip Report Challenge
2010 Tournament Archives
2010 TBSC Winter Invitational - April 9-11, 2010
2010 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 16, 2010
2010 Southwest Florida Open - April 28 to May 2, 2010
2010 Key West Open - May 15-16, 2010
2010 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 3-6, 2010
2010 The Blue Wild Expo - June 5-6, 2010
2010 Aqua Aces Rodeo - June 24-27, 2010
2010 World Cup La Paz Blue Water Tournament - June 21-25, 2010
2010 BBO Big Bang! Open Tournament - July 16-18, 2010
2010 Skin and SCUBA National Championship - August 2-6, 2010
2010 St. Pete Open -August 20-22, 2010
2010 FSDA Fall Freedive Classic - October 9, 2010
2009 Tournament Archives
1st. Annual Costa Rica Blue Water Hunting Open January 19-23, 2009
2009 TBSC Winter Invitational - April 4, 2009
2009 State Freedive Spearfishing Championship - April 10, 2009
2009 Southwest Florida Open - April 24-26, 2009
2009 Key West Open - May 2-3, 2009
2nd Annual Cape Town Yellowfin Tuna Blue Water International May 4-9, 2009
2009 SBO Blue Storm Classic - May 16-17, 2009
2009 SBO Blue Storm Classic - May 16-17
2009 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 4-7, 2009
2009 Fresh Water Nationals - June 13, 2009
2009 Aqua Aces Rodeo - June 18-21, 2009
2009 Southern Open State Championship - June 20-21, 2009
World Cup Laz Paz Bluewater Tournament - July 6-10, 2009
2009 PBO Palm Beach Blue Storm Open - July 25-26
2009 USA Spearfishing Nationals - August 6, 2009
2009 PBO Palm Beach Blue Storm Open - July 25-26
2009 St. Pete Open - August 15-16, 2009
2009 KLO Key Largo Blue Storm Tournament - November 7-8
2009 KLO Key Largo Blue Storm Tournament - November 7-8
2008 Tournament Archives
2008 SBO Blue Storm Classic - May 17-18
Tuna Kahuna Fishing Rodeo - January 1 - March 31, 2008
2008 TBSC Winter Invitational Spearfishing Tournament - March 22, 2008
2008 PBO Palm Beach Blue Storm Open - July 26-27
FSDA State Freedive Spearfishing Championships - April 4, 2008
2008 KLO Key Largo Blue Storm Tournament - November 8-9
2008 Key West Open - May 2, 3, & 4, 2008
Cape Town Bluewater Tuna Open Invitational May 6-10, 2008
2008 SBO Blue Storm Classic - May 17-18
2008 Hell Divers Rodeo - June 5-8
2008 New Orleans Aqua Aces Rodeo - Louisiana June 19-22
2008 Southern Open Florida State Championship - June 21 & 22
World Cup Laz Paz Bluewater Tournament - July 14-18, 2008
OMER Hatteras Blue Water Open - July 18-20, 2008
2008 Palm Beach Blue Storm Open - July 26 & 27
USOA 2008 Freedive Spearfishing Nationals - August 7, 2008
2008 St. Pete Open - August 15-17, 2008
2008 Utah Spearfishing Tournament Series
1st Annual Rocky Mountain Spearfishing Series Championships
JLB Open 2008 - Key West - September 19-21
2008 Keys Blue Storm Open - November 8 & 9
2007 Tournament Archives
2007 TBSC Winter Invitational Spearfishing Tournament
2007 FSDA State Freedive Spearfishing Championships
The 2007 Hell Divers Rodeo - May 31 to June 3, 2007
2007 FSDA Southern Open Florida Championship
OMER Hatteras Blue Water Open - July 28-30, 2007
2007 St. Pete Open - August 17-19, 2007
USOA 2007 Freedive Spearfishing Nationals - August 9, 2007
World Cup Laz Paz Bluewater Tournament - October 2007
2006 Tournament Archives
The 2006 Hell Divers Rodeo
2006 Orange Beach Spearfishing Tournament
2006 St. Pete Open
OMER Hatteras Blue Water Open - 2006
USOA 2006 Freedive Spearfishing National Championships
The Southern Open State Championship 2006
2005 Tournament Archives
Hell Divers 2005 plus earlier and later years
2004 Tournament Archives
Southern Open Archives 2004
St. Pete Open Archives 2004
Spearboard Open Archives 2004
Spearboard Open Results
Spearboard Tournament Photos/Videos
All times are GMT -5. The time now is
08:31 PM
.
Contact Us
-
Spearboard.com - The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Boating Social Media Forum
-
Archive
-
Top
The World's Largest Spearfishing Diving Social Media Forum Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2002 - 2014 Spearboard.com