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by Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com ======================================= This newsletter is a FREE service you requested. You are on this list because: * You subscribed at our Great Throwzini web site * You inquired about our products or promotions * You requested our free knife throwing tips or other information. If you'd like to be removed from this list, simply reply to this message with 'remove' in the subject. ======================================= IN THIS ISSUE 1. What's New 2. Tempering Steel - Part 1 of 2 - by Mike Spiker 3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video - by John Bailey 4. 'Dowsing' For Lost Knives - by John Craggs 5. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines ======================================= 1. WHAT'S NEW Boy that was a quick 2 weeks! I've been getting a lot of knife throwing in lately. The weather is changing already. Its still great outside for throwing but pretty soon that old "Wisconsin Winter" is going to start kicking in! We'll be wearing 4 layers of clothes just to get 10 minutes of throwing in. And if your knives hit the ground... Fuh-git-abow-dit! They'll be too cold to hold in less than a minute. So anyways, I'm getting in as much practice as I can lately and thats making time just fly by. Like my friend Carl says... "Life is good!"... especially when you're throwing knives :) VACATION!!! My girlfriend Renae and I are leaving for a trip to Florida this weekend! We're going to visit some family, check out some sites, and of course, do a little knife throwing! We're going to stop at John Bailey's and throw. I can't wait! John is the maker of the video Recreational Knife Throwing: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html He is also putting the finishing touches on his latest instructional video... Recreational Knife Throwing II More details on this one coming soooon! Start sharpening your knives John, and we'll see you in a few days :) Until next time... Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com The Great Throwzini Web Site http://www.throwzini.com FREE KNIFE THROWING LESSONS I figured the best way to get people interested in our sport is to let them try it out. It can be a bit of an investment for someone who is just getting into throwing. Especially if you're not even sure you like it yet. So you can come and abuse my toys! If you live near Milwaukee, WI or are going to be in the neighborhood, and you want to throw some knives or tomahawks, just drop me a line! Follow this link for more details: http://www.throwzini.com/lessons.html UPCOMING U.S. EVENTS The American Knife Throwers Alliance will be holding their 6th Annual National Championships on October 12-13 2001 in Awendaw, S.C. For more information on this event, contact Bobby Branton (President of the AKTA) at: PROFLY001@aol.com OTHER UPDATES When you visit the site you'll also notice a brand new QUICK IDEA and lots of interesting posts in our THROWZINI FORUM! Be sure to check it out! You'll learn tons of useful knife, axe and spike throwing tips by visiting our homepage and clicking on the THROWZINI FORUM link. http://www.throwzini.com Thanks again to everyone that submitted their info/pics!!! ======================================== 2. GUEST COLUMN: TEMPERING STEEL -- Part 1 of 2 by Mike Spiker I would like to start out saying that this article is intended as a starting baseline, that should be modified as needed to fit each individuals preference in steel, equipment etc. There is simply no one heat-treat that will work for everybody because of all the variables involved, but hopefully this will at least get you in the ballpark. SAFETY During the process, the steel is going to be hot enough to burn you thru welding gloves if you try to handle it, so if the knife becomes dislodged from the pliers don't try to grab it! The "quenchant" is used motor oil, it is flammable, but I haven't had a problem unless the oil gets over-heated. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature, and keep a lid for the container nearby so that in case of a flare-up you can snuff the fire. The safety issues are mostly common-sense things like wear gloves and a face shield and don't splash the knife into the oil. REQUIRED MATERIALS PLIERS The longer the handles the better WELDING GLOVES Welding gloves protect the whole hand and forearm FACESHIELD A full shield is best THERMOMETER These can be picked-up at the auto parts store in the a/c section CONTAINER & LID Must be deep enough to completely submerge the knives QUENCHANT Used motor oil OVEN A toaster oven will work fine as will a kitchen oven HEAT SOURCE Torch, forge etc. (I will cover forges in another article.) SMALL MAGNET The hardware store variety will work fine FILE New or used Now with all that said, we will move on.. . to a 2 week commercial break from our sponsors :) Part 2 of 2 continued in our next issue. Article Contributed By: Mike Spiker mspiker@juno.com www.throwingknives.com I can also be reached on the Throwers List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thrower ============================================= 3. RECREATIONAL KNIFE THROWING VIDEO If you want to learn the insider SECRETS, TIPS and TRICKS that the masters use to hit their mark every time, then John Bailey's Recreational Knife Throwing Video is for you. Here is a taste of what you'll get: - 9 inexpensive target designs - 11 demonstrations - How to eliminate the most common throwing error - Master grips, stances and throws and so much more! For a limited time, you can have the ultimate knife throwing video for only $19.95. By acting now, you'll save 33% off the regular price of $29.95 For a full description and ordering details, follow this link: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html AOL USERS LINK ============================================= 4. "DOWSING" FOR LOST KNIVES by John Craggs Okay, so you wrapped the hilt with coloured tape and you still can't find the knife that went into the thick undergrowth, or hit the ground just right and slid under the surface. If you've got a metal detector, no problem. If not, hang a powerful magnet on 3 feet or so of string on the end of a bendy stick (like one of those magnetic fishing games) and gently sweep the likely area (just above the ground) until you feel a tug. The stick helps to 'amplify' even a gentle pull. TYPE OF MAGNET The magnet from the magnetron of a dead microwave is ideal. I suggest you visit an appliance repair shop and ask for an old magnetron. Don't be tempted to dismantle an old microwave yourself - unless you truly know what you're doing - because there can be up to 5000 fat sparky volts stored in the capacitor! But a dead magnetron is easy to pull apart with pliers, revealing one or sometimes two very powerful round magnets. You'll be amazed how much metallic junk is buried in your garden. And be sure to keep it away from your computer discs. It may look silly, but it's a damned site better than losing a good knife, or perhaps finding a small 'spike' later with your bare feet ;-) Article Contributed By: John Craggs gyppo@cwcom.net ============================================ ADVERTISE WITH US Run an ad in this newsletter and expose your business to thousands of potential customers! Send an e-mail to sgracia@wi.rr.com for details. ============================================= Worlds Easiest To Use Throwing Knife! The Easy-Stik Pro. You will throw like an expert in just a few tries. Order from the net or send a check or money order for $24.95 plus $5.00 shipping to: Accuflight Inc. P.O. Box 25 Pennsburg PA. 18073-0025 See the video of this knife in action at www.accuflightinc.com Dealers inquires invited. Thank you, Clyde Hoch ============================================ If you have any questions about throwing that you would like answered in one of our upcoming issues, or if you have an article or story about throwing that you would like to share, simply send an e-mail to: sgracia@wi.rr.com with QUESTION FOR NEWSLETTER in the Subject Line, and your name and question in the body. (Copyright 2001, Scott Gracia, The Great Throwzini.) Reprint permission granted in part or whole when the following credit appears in full: Reprinted with permission from Scott Gracia's The Great Throwzini Newsletter. Get your FREE 101 KNIFE THROWING TIPS and Newsletter, filled with throwing tips and ideas to help you with your throwing game, at The Great Throwzini web site: http://www.throwzini.com ============================================= Scott Gracia, The Great Throwzini, 126 E. 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