I would say go for the aesthetics. If you're going to put the time into shaving out a stock, you want something eye catching.
That being said, I'm not sure thumbhole would be the best option, due the stresses involved and the grain patterns. It would suck to see a crack forming in some you...
$50 for nylon 6' at champlon is so much more reasonable than I was thinking, wow. That's better priced than the Walmart/academy ones.
I will definitely take a net that is more durable and have to get in the water to save.
Thanks guys
Exactly, I'm looking for a twine type. I know they exist because Ive seen them. The monofilament just doesn't hold knots very well, or it rips out at the heavier rope on the bottom. Im not sure if the multifilament will be any better, but it's worth a shot
Any one know a net shop or somewhere that sells cast nets that ARENT made from monofilament? I've ragged out 2 this past year, and I'm looking for something that will hold up.
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I've had an extremely good time in the Commercial Diving Industry.
South Louisiana Community College at Young Memorial (Morgan City) offers the cert, takes about 7 months to complete, and you're practically handed a job right outside of school, at around $17/hr.
Last I heard he program was...
Usually you let it cool down a little longer than that. Metal expands while heated, and since the majority of the heat is concentrated on the bolt and not the block it's gonna require more torque to twist out, increasing chance of twisting of the nut and having to start all over.
On a side...
Honestly dude, utilize YouTube. That'll get you a lot of the basics.
For general purpose id suggest looking into stick welding, using a 1/8" 6010 or 6011 rod (electrode). Stick welding is the cheapest and most reliable method, and those rods are what everyone starts on.
Affordable decent...
Originally from Cherokee Texas, moved over to the boot in 2016 to become a commercial diver. Lived in Mo City, Duson, Marrero, Gretna, and so far my favorite-Slidell.
These days I work at a small aluminum welding shop in Covington, but I still freelance dive.
Moving around you learn Travel...