Arms Directory | Michael Wood | Activity https://armsdirectory.com/members/woodyaz/activity/ Activity feed for Michael Wood. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:42:58 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.7.20 en-US 30 hourly 2 cba69146c7e79f5fd34e1c6954c5cf54 Michael Wood posted an update: Ok. Just picked up my holy grail....it's a first […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/163473/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:32:29 -0800 Ok. Just picked up my holy grail….it’s a first edition Colt Single Action Army (SAA) in .32 WCF. This is the same caliber as my antique Winchester Model 1892, and was one of the very popular pairs of common caliber pistol/rifle combinations of the frontier. I have already hand loaded rounds for the pistol and rifle and plan to do a video shortly.

]]> 3 cd96098ae5a60d45a023a2334639631e Michael Wood posted an update: Ok. New addition to the family. Picked up my very […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/163002/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:22:03 -0800 Ok. New addition to the family. Picked up my very first Smith & Wesson Revolver. It is a .32 Hand Ejector made sometime around 1920 or so. The first hand ejector model was the .32 Hand Ejector Model of 1896. It was adopted by several major police departments as the standard service revolver. Was also able to pick up at auction, 500 rounds…

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]]> 0 64d6668c74b874bd30bcf51771f23941 Michael Wood posted an update: Some progress on my tanto conversion. If you are […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84856/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:41:30 -0800 Some progress on my tanto conversion. If you are interested in seeing how a part goes from drawing to cnc, check out the pic below.

]]> 0 7cd003bd73c4e4226f68a99fbeabca5c Michael Wood posted an update: So if you are looking for a custom wet formed […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84730/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:20:22 -0800 So if you are looking for a custom wet formed Avenger holster for your P80 or standard Glock 17L, 17,19, 26, or 27….give me an IM. Just about any color you want, tooled or plain.

]]> 0 cf5ab706ae2a7fef1fe71bb33d9a7a24 Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84212/#acomment-84591 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:14:37 -0800 Forgot to add the pic……

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update Needed a place to keep the registration and insurance card for the truck. Captain Leather to the rescue…. ]]> 3b133b23bdba38d110b6f64c3cbd33c6 Michael Wood posted an update: A little more progress on refitting the non standard […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84583/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:45:01 -0800 A little more progress on refitting the non standard tanto tang, or nakago, profile to a more traditional katana style. The original tang was full size and was visible on the outer edges of the two piece handle. The traditional tang nest fully inside the handle, or tsuka. I started from the pommel end of the tang and am using a grinder and… Read more

]]> 0 3072a8b58ff5b803697f4e985321d001 Michael Wood posted an update: Project complete. Carpet now matches the drapes and a […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84413/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:56:11 -0800 Project complete. Carpet now matches the drapes and a nice snug fit and n the holster.

]]> 0 fc30572faf40d38884e718b4fd899420 Michael Wood posted an update: Great tip from dieselpunk.ro.....Measure the diameter of […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84266/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:40:26 -0800 Great tip from dieselpunk.ro…..

Measure the diameter of you punch with a piece of lace, then use the dimension to make a full wrap for the punch. Makes it easier to hold on to and eliminates hand cramps.

]]> 0 f8047d7f497010b525e6ed66d8ef9065 Michael Wood posted an update: Needed a place to keep the registration and insurance […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84212/ Sun, 10 Sep 2023 03:57:52 -0800 Needed a place to keep the registration and insurance card for the truck. Captain Leather to the rescue….

]]> 1 395a83746d273922d557514c55e98c98 Michael Wood posted an update: Got some inventory to move. Message me if interested... https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84176/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 23:22:50 -0800 Got some inventory to move. Message me if interested…

]]> 0 4d10247ff3675941601711a66a95b48d Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84058/#acomment-84066 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:56:00 -0800 You would be amazed at how many uncles how recently showed up. Tons of lost cousins too!

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update

My little friend arrived today. 12lb 8oz. Everyone is doing fine.

]]> 4ee78c1158aaa8566d88d58d1c59dd6c Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84058/#acomment-84065 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:54:55 -0800 I suspect it will run like a truck. But who cares? It’s a Tommy Gun!

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update

My little friend arrived today. 12lb 8oz. Everyone is doing fine.

]]> 4b0fcf8e024ce28a0b70a995f9c11ec6 Michael Wood posted an update: My little friend arrived today. 12lb 8oz. Everyone is doing fine. https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/84058/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:39:35 -0800 My little friend arrived today. 12lb 8oz. Everyone is doing fine.

]]> 6 63ebb19046f2cf48a93297b970d22cdb Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83991/#acomment-84009 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:03:25 -0800 Did you day shooting or shitting?

In reply to - Todd Feltman posted an update

Okay, let’s see those votes! Which one has the best shooting face?

]]> 9eaf8579522fd7d7964dd157423dae34 Michael Wood posted an update: Started wet forming....It's even picking up the […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83935/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:47:28 -0800 Started wet forming….It’s even picking up the slide cutouts. Way cool.

]]> 0 9e5f2d1224b9260075d99175ab6a2417 Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83825/#acomment-83912 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:47:51 -0800 The grand son and I have been reviewing all the old clips. Sounds like a new video is to be made.

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update

Well, took a while but finally got one at auction without breaking the bank. This one comes with the 50 round drum and one stick mag. 45 acp. Not very accurate, but a must have […]

]]> 0fd3b05c212aa39a5f8b3893eb4ef879 Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83825/#acomment-83911 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:46:26 -0800 Dude, luck had nothing to do with it……you dirty rat!!!!!

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update

Well, took a while but finally got one at auction without breaking the bank. This one comes with the 50 round drum and one stick mag. 45 acp. Not very accurate, but a must have […]

]]> 2de6510452c3863c36a221892adc8f9b Michael Wood posted an update: So had to come up with a holster for my new birthday […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83908/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:44:22 -0800 So had to come up with a holster for my new birthday Glock 17L. Didn’t want the traditional Blackhawk or Serpa, so dug out an Avenger pattern, added two inches for the extra length slide. All stitched up and ready for wet forming.

]]> 0 ea555f00ea4816ed1bcf9e071583e4ec Michael Wood posted an update: Well, took a while but finally got one at auction […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83825/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:00:49 -0800 Well, took a while but finally got one at auction without breaking the bank. This one comes with the 50 round drum and one stick mag. 45 acp. Not very accurate, but a must have for the desert range collection. I suppose I’ll need to make a fedora to wear when shooting it.

]]> 4 89aca6b7af16c1cebe914eea640fb1d0 Michael Wood posted an update: Next project is to learn more about the Katana and […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83820/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:50:34 -0800 Next project is to learn more about the Katana and the techniques behind its making. Picked up a “katana” and “tanto” from an auction to get into it cheap. Finally got the tanto apart and purchased some original style parts to do a retro fit. Once the parts are here, I’ll have a better method to understand how to rework the tang in order to…

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]]> 0 971adcc38102a57e8509846accc52a7e Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83641/#acomment-83658 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:01:09 -0800 You can’t by back something you never sold me. So let’s just call it what you really mean, mandatory firearm confiscation. Besides, you and the ATF could never pass the background check.

In reply to - Kyle "SteelTarget" posted an update https://youtu.be/HrVmYX82FyY?si=HNjQhCveLwO_jdj5 ]]> 2373d1bf19f3b0fa270953ec94ffd8f4 Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83111/#acomment-83657 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:58:15 -0800 And I haven’t made a video for a while. Need to get back at it.

In reply to - D.J. MacLean to Michael Wood @WoodyAZ

1,810 Subscribers. Great work!

]]> cbcaba9111b17555b401592bd5f1d7c5 Michael Wood posted an update: Wanted to try something different, so picked out a pattern […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/83648/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:56:04 -0800 Wanted to try something different, so picked out a pattern I liked, and made a leather cowboy hat. 2 days to cut it out and prep and two days to stitch it all up. Still need to do a little shaping and add a sweat band inside. Really learned a lot. Now I have a hat worthy of the Sharps 45-70 and will be a major part of my bison hunt this fall.

]]> 1 53aaa767d39f273499a4e5528f8e2df1 Michael Wood posted an update: Well, got this one done just in time for both my […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/82579/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:13:59 -0800 Well, got this one done just in time for both my birthday and Amy Coney Barrett’s treasonous alignment with the ATF

]]> 1 3d72a273d36a329d8386a5cfcc3ef8de Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/82486/#acomment-82540 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:31:59 -0800 The one I had made was for a hand loading tool. But if you have any kind of drawing or specs, I can take a look.

In reply to - Zachary Newland posted an update in the group How to reload Hey everyone i just went to the local pawn shop and found some reloading equipment (press powder funnel, an a bench mounted auto priming tool for […] ]]> a891a4a01a07df1eecfb7b1b6eeca41d Michael Wood posted an update: This guy guards our front porch.... https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/80745/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:51:22 -0800 This guy guards our front porch….

]]> 0 52825f9127e786c6a0022681d4964a71 Michael Wood posted an update: Grandson needed a pouch to hold the silent crank for […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/80738/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:19:23 -0800 Grandson needed a pouch to hold the silent crank for his crossbow. So, did a little design work on Inkscape, printed out the pattern, got some new leather from Tandy, and off to the races. Belt clip on the back so he can carry it close when hunting.

]]> 0 01d859ff24ff5a3e2d228c39540c09cd Michael Wood posted an update: Since I have been a lifetime member of the NRA, and […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/80696/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:30:22 -0800 Since I have been a lifetime member of the NRA, and since they no longer appear on the front lines, I am moving all of my financial support from the NRA to the FPC and GOA. I recommend you do to.

]]> 1 f8a33bfe2642adac6624fcd8c923fc00 Michael Wood posted an update: Yesterday, a federal judge vacated the ATF's frames […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/80695/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:28:36 -0800 Yesterday, a federal judge vacated the ATF’s frames and receiver rule. This is a tremendous victory for the citizens of the United States, and takes one more huge leap in preventing the current trend of executive overreach. Congress makes the law, NOT…

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FPC AND FPCAF WIN: Federal Judge Vacates ATF’s Unlawful “Frame or Receiver” Rule

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced that a federal judge has granted summary judgment for the plaintiffs in VanDerStok v. Garland, vacating the ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule and preventing the federal government from enforcing … Continue reading

]]> 0 e8212be2776771cdbdb18c64eb717e24 Michael Wood posted an update: "Why Won't You Compromise"By Sam LichtmanApril 3, […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/76756/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:04:59 -0800 “Why Won’t You Compromise”

By Sam Lichtman

April 3, 2023

4 min read

It is no secret that the civilian disarmament complex has always had better marketing than the pro-gun opposition. Every push to clamp down on the right to self-defense is accompanied by a coordinated public relations campaign to drum up popular support for the new anti-gun…

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]]> 0 a0533c67c42c656e0a47512b99b3a50c Michael Wood posted an update: Got monetized on YouTube about a week ago and am now up […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/76389/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:41:06 -0800

Got monetized on YouTube about a week ago and am now up the 1.5k subscribers. Really is pretty cool.

Check on my new series on leather pocket pistol holster making:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist…

I also added a forum to West Valley Arms to extend the conversation……………

https://wvaaz.forumotion.com/

]]> 2 dbc0be37b46a1a1a0e952fd5655712b4 Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75711/#acomment-76101 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:59:41 -0800 Well, YouTube does have some limits on what I can post….

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update

Ok. I finally made it. Want to thank all you our there for the support and subscriptions. I’m now at 1002 and have started the monetization application. Make take another month […]

]]> 800cfa5624d2fd3fc4ed898b721e61c8 Michael Wood posted an update: About a week ago I was focused on trying to get […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/76098/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:47:54 -0800 About a week ago I was focused on trying to get the subscribers up to 1000, but the site blew past that this week to over 1.4k. Had to make a few audio changes and apply for a couple of reviews, but as of now ALL of my videos are monetized with no restrictions. I even have a little over $5 in the bank! Very, very cool. Thanks to everyone…

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West Valley Arms - Mike Wood

Just a local home business interested in laser etching, firearms, 3d printing, reloading, and cnc.

]]> 1 ac18f569be932cb6e259a57553162336 Michael Wood posted an update: “No dumb bastard ever won a war by going out and dying for […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75867/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:17:08 -0800 “No dumb bastard ever won a war by going out and dying for his country. He won it by making some other dumb bastard die for his country.” – General George S. Patton

]]> 0 0c63fd8153ae318839f55b5f2e06591e Michael Wood posted an update: If a Pennsylvanian senator can introduce legislation […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75782/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:15:45 -0800 If a Pennsylvanian senator can introduce legislation from inside the psyc ward, pretty sure Donald Trump can manage the Oval Office from prison, if it goes that way. So it’s all good.

]]> 0 539fb867102a5d8c5f18a76c22c7968c Michael Wood posted an update: Ok. I finally made it. Want to thank all you our there […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75711/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 04:13:54 -0800 Ok. I finally made it. Want to thank all you our there for the support and subscriptions. I’m now at 1002 and have started the monetization application. Make take another month to complete, but I am in. Look for a big Thank You video soon. Going to do some more .50 BMG action with bowling balls instead of watermelons!!

]]> 2 195c8b0adea016c2b9713400f3b4df57 Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75649/#acomment-75657 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:39:38 -0800 Well, I can only hope..but from what I read, what you say is very true. I have several scripts in the backlog, so will need to get my butt in gear and get some more content ready.

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update

My YouTube channel is just about to turn over 1000 subscribers, which means I will be monetized, which opens up a whole bunch more cool things to do (live streams, merch, revenue). […]

]]> f73782473e1957774a2a8a3ccdaaa15f Michael Wood posted an update: My YouTube channel is just about to turn over […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75649/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:21:54 -0800 My YouTube channel is just about to turn over 1000 subscribers, which means I will be monetized, which opens up a whole bunch more cool things to do (live streams, merch, revenue). To get ready to celebrate, I want to do a thankyou video that includes a couple of bowling ball shots with my Barrett .50 BMG. So I went to eBay to pick up a couple…

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]]> 2 6f1612e74e873145f835c05a1be3b924 Michael Wood posted an update: Wow!My YouTube channel is now at 890 subscribers. I am […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75369/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:34:53 -0800 Wow!

My YouTube channel is now at 890 subscribers. I am only 110 subscribers away from being monetized. This has been perhaps the craziest ride I have ever been on. If only 55 of you get two people each to sign up….well………….. Just kidding, no pressure, well…maybe a little pressure.

https://www.youtube.com/@westvalleyarms

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West Valley Arms - Mike Wood

Just a local home business interested in laser etching, firearms, 3d printing, reloading, and cnc.

]]> 0 20eb28663c7c15ac6158702bd2eb38c4 Michael Wood posted an update: Been taking some YouTube consulting and they all […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/75068/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:07:29 -0800 Been taking some YouTube consulting and they all recommended that I update my thumbnails. So, I gave it a shot. If you get a moment to stop by, would sure appreciate your feedback.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj687uSTDfMCvIKYy8yX1bQ

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West Valley Arms - Mike Wood

Just a local home business interested in laser etching, firearms, 3d printing, reloading, and cnc.

]]> 0 11d897f2abfa2f3490da7ce2c969a778 Michael Wood posted an update: Latest batch processed and ready to go. Two 7 bone […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/74742/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:01:11 -0800 Latest batch processed and ready to go. Two 7 bone rib roast, dry aged for 60 days. Worked out to 2-2 bone and 1 3 bone roasts, 13 steaks (average 13-16 oz each). First pic is getting ready to pull them out of the ager, then cut up, and then vac packed and ready to sous vide. Let me know how many you need….

]]> 0 93433d27eb7338150f5dede9c4a85536 Michael Wood posted an update: Not firearm related, but some other stuff I do with […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/74449/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:56:36 -0800 Not firearm related, but some other stuff I do with my laser….
https://youtu.be/VDj2X_9wR_Q

]]> 0 033f072f0bc84e22c6112c1827c8b8cd Michael Wood posted an update: Note that not a single reported terrorist was found […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/74372/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:24:41 -0800 Note that not a single reported terrorist was found among these gun owners.

TSA Airport Screenings Intercepted Over 6,500 Guns in 2022

https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/02/20/tsa-airport-screenings-intercepted-over-6500-guns-2022/

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TSA Airport Screenings Intercepted Over 6,500 Guns in 2022

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted more than 6,500 guns in 2022 -- a record number of gun interceptions at United States airports.

]]> 0 9f93565a8fcdc576a0c15e87ea324b1b Michael Wood posted an update: Update and mods for the wife's Seecamp […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/74333/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:34:29 -0800 Update and mods for the wife’s Seecamp .32 acp……

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-p3FHqmVxs

]]> 0 4fbcd9abada365ef3ad1f1df256a3c17 Michael Wood posted a new activity comment https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/74102/#acomment-74286 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:08:15 -0800 My absolute favorites. Hope to show them all off soon. Thanks!

In reply to - Michael Wood posted an update

Just released chapter four….The Winchester Model 1873. Stop in a take a look. Currently up to 714 subscribers. Help me make it to the 1000 mark!
https://youtu.be/-23I0uBh3Dc

]]> 0e066069563cd462c42771eca5ddb6f7 Michael Wood posted an update: Just released chapter four....The Winchester Model […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/74102/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:21:35 -0800 Just released chapter four….The Winchester Model 1873. Stop in a take a look. Currently up to 714 subscribers. Help me make it to the 1000 mark!
https://youtu.be/-23I0uBh3Dc

]]> 3 75bc03557713db2996a2e5bd811f0056 Michael Wood posted an update: Check us out on YouTube. The latest chapter in […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/73606/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:42:38 -0800 Check us out on YouTube. The latest chapter in the series…The Winchester 1866.

https://youtu.be/7Jdb0L-Ptb0

]]> 0 d2c9d1642c1d2ed94157cb3e0b1f5a4e Michael Wood posted an update: Here is our dry aging unit and two inside the just past […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/73500/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:53:53 -0800 Here is our dry aging unit and two inside the just past the 40 day mark…..and heading on to 60 days (7 bone ribeyes).

]]> 0 9ed014cd73ced178f47d278bc01dc14a Michael Wood posted an update: Have not done much food posting lately, but we just did a […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/73497/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:52:41 -0800 Have not done much food posting lately, but we just did a 60 day dry age 7 bone ribeye. Here is a one bone 2lb. chunk, souis vide, reverse sear on a cast iron, pan sauce with shallots, marsella wine abd heavy cream with a very, very nice Argentine Malbec. Amazing meal

]]> 1 52aff544803ef4971c2ea8ae300b2df4 Michael Wood posted an update: Chapter Two now available. Like […] https://armsdirectory.com/activity/p/73335/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:34:28 -0800 Chapter Two now available. Like and subscribe….
https://youtu.be/65yfmQGNQRE

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