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Thanks, guys. Still lots of work to do on the shop, but it's nice to be able to use some of the stuff to get things back up and running. I have to admit, I was wondering if I'd still be interested in this stuff after being off for so long.
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09-18-2015, 03:23 AM
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(09-12-2015, 07:08 AM)Mayhem Wrote: Made some progress on the drawbar hammer today. I cut the wood and did some initial work on the router but it was fiddly process. I turned some 6mm brass pins and drilled 5.5mm holes in the wood. I need to return to the lathe now and turn down the excess and then give a good sand and oil. I deliberately cut the wood looking for some imperfections, which I really like in Jarrah. I'm confident that it will turn out nicely when finished.
Mayhem
This Handle is coming out beautiful.
U think like a Custom Knifemaker. Those cracks and imperfections are what enhances the final. Pity U did not think about or have Cutlers Bolts. They have bigger heads and really look slick.
But for this Handle - Yours is perfecto !!! We've also used Oz JARRAH, Oz MALI, and some others - can't get the name of our most recent Oz OXWOOD or Meatwood ( something near there), heck Man, will talk to the Guy again who gave it to us ??? Or ask professori Google !!! Got it. BEEFWOOD. And ours has more lovely Book-matched Grain.
Reckon we should add this project to the list as well
U are an inspiration !!!
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Hi Arm - thank you. This is my first attempt at adding a wooden handle like this and I had no idea how to do it. I'll have to look up Cutlers bolts and keep them in mind for future projects. Perhaps Ed will use them when he does his.
I've seen the quality of work and craftsmanship on the knives you and your son's make, so I really do appreciate your kind words.
I've never heard of beefwood, so I will have to look that one up as well. I do love Jarrah though, the variation in grain and colour is extremely nice.
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Afternoon Lads
As some of the chemicals I need for a few projects have arrived this week (still waiting for a few more ) .
I decided to make a start on doing some electroless Nickel plating . So brewed up a small test bath .
Whacked in a bit brass and steel for a quick test .
Early results look promising .
Happy days
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Nicely done Darren.
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Brill rob and well dun mayhem
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Darren ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,turned out cracking .
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That Hammer design is original and functional.
Came out very nice.
Good show.
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