Andrew,
Another good vid! This looks like something I might be able to do (minus the welding). And... 100-200yds with the .22... that's some mighty fine shootin!
I also watched your AR vid, very nice piece. I didn't know you were into weaponry.... I have a lightly used (accessorized + ammo, etc) SKS. We may have to talk trade sometime (either weaponry or other) for your fabrication skills if you're ever interested or would have time. I'm in need of a 2X72 belt grinder (or just the grinder frame) which doesn't look too terribly complicated to build but I definitely don't have the shop, skills, metal, or welding equip to make that happen and certainly can't afford a retail belt grinder... all the cool kids make their own. Impossible for me to build but maybe easy for you? Maybe not, but thought I'd throw it out there.
Something like this:
2 X 72 Part 1 (actually a 5 Part vid)
Many different configurations and build options for DIY 2X72's on the tube (and I'm not married to that design) but he explains it pretty well with measurements, etc. and it is a very good design. If you have the welder and access to scrap metals it appears to be relatively inexpensive except for the Grizzly contact wheel and the AC motor. Unknown motor, he doesn't go into that but typically they are 1hp and they can be pricey... I may have to suck that up.
Anyway, a 2X72 would make my life SO much easier for knifemaking and other stuff.
It's just out of reach for me, I had a really tuff year.
Give it some thought if you're inclined and apologies if this is an absurd request but it dawned on me while I was watching your vids.... you're a very talented fabricator! Maybe this is within your realm and possibly I have something (SKS or other) worth bartering. If not, really no big deal... I'm just hard-up for a 2X72 and I'll have one eventually one way or another.
Good luck in the competition later this month!