RE: [Philmont]: Gear Questions

I had them brand the bill of my cap. I have seen others that branded the
brim of a hat. You just have to be quick and of a light touch. Just
enough to burn the fabric but not through. At Clarks Fork (I think) they
provided branches about 3 inches in diameter that you can cut a slice of
and brand.
Mike
 
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
Behalf Of R Fisher
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 5:29 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Gear Questions
 
Just my opinion because I don't have information one way or the other,
but I don't think I would brand a gore-tex lined boot even on the
leather part. It seems to me that the heat could easily damage the
gore-tex membrane. On my last crew, I carried a 6" leather arrowhead
that I purchased at our Scout shop and branded it. Then I had the whole
crew sign the back; and after I got back I used a soldering iron to
"brand" the trek number and year. Nice souvenir - at least I think so.
 
Happy Trails,
 
Roy Fisher

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Received on Thu Nov 17 12:23:51 2005