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75The Marine Model Johnson M1941 Semi-Automatic Rifle
In the past ten to fifteen years there has been a greater (much greater) interest in the Johnson 1941 semi-automatic rifle. Included in this renewed interest in the Johnson rifle, are the various myths and stories which abound and which are promulgated by the uninformed and the hucksters who embellish or denigrate the Johnson that they may want to sell or purchase. One of the fanciful stories that are thrown around the gun show circuit is that the M-1941 Johnson rifle on the table is a “mari
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74Mosin Nagant Rifle - Soviet Model 91/30
The Spanish Civil War began in 1936 and raged for several years with the usual ferocity that only a religious war could top! Germany backed Franco with weapons and manpower; the Soviets backed the...
0 comments78THE MYSTIQUE OF THE DOUBLE RIFLE – PART ONE
For those who know anything about firearms, the double rifle has always elicited awe and respect. It reminds of the early days of hunting dangerous game in India and Africa; when men pitted their...
0 comments70Log Home Stain - How Long Will It Last?
I have spent my last 15 years promoting finishes and sealants for log and wood structures. In this time, I’ve visited hundreds of buildings to work with owners, contractors, architects, and other various...
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62Intrepid Travelers Experience a Real Amazon Adventure Tour in Iquitos
After an endless search for the perfect jungle trip we decided to go with Amazon Adventure Tours Peru (also known as Ecological Jungle trips) as we werent looking for a 4 star lodge but rather a real jungle...
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75Why Does Wood Crack and Check? - Differential Shrinkage
Differential Shrinkage - To get right to the point, wood cracks due to differential shrinkage! Differential shrinkage occurs because the outer fibers in the shell dry first and begin to shrink. However,...
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64Log Jam Chinking Log Wall Fire Test
The rebirth of the log industry in North America could be described in a number of terms. “Easy” would not be one of them. Log home companies and their product suppliers have constantly faced...
0 comments67Environmentally Friendly Log Homes
Mention the words “log home” in these environmentally aware times, and unfortunately the first thing likely to spring into the minds of many people is an image of lumberjacks clear-cutting entire...
0 comments60TEN COMMON MYTHS ABOUT LOG HOMES
1.) Log homes are not energy efficient Most of these rumors have been started by individuals who have never lived in a log home or are "concerned" relatives giving free advice to other relatives who are...
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64Paleobotany - How old is an old tree?
In the summer of 1968 I was working for the U.S. Forest Service in southeast Alaska, cruising potential timber sales. During these trips to the various islands, I came across active logging sites with the...
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