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 Mar 30 2014, 06:01 AM
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russau  Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43  |
your project looks so good i can almost feel it in my hands!
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Mar 30 2014, 07:27 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (swizz @ Mar 29 2014, 09:59 AM)  Currently shaping the handle on that bowie restoration.  Looking good Chris! Going to be one sweet knife when your finished!!  
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Apr 1 2014, 02:09 PM
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Thanks! Still a ways to go. I'm using the dremel to shape that brass pommel now.
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Apr 1 2014, 09:41 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
Looking great!
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Apr 2 2014, 09:54 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
Very nice Chris! You also use the Dremel to polish it out when your finished shaping it right? Was using our Dremel to polish out the pick of destiny with the homemade polishing bit and it about ate off the skin on my fingers with just 2 minutes of using it.
 Need to think of a better way to work the pieces without holding them like you do. -------------------- Education is the key to the future,
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Apr 28 2014, 05:47 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Yup, definitely lots of Dremel work on that Bowie pommel! That Bowie is 100% done, sheathed, and ready. I'll do a photo session with it soon.
Meanwhile... here are pics of the kitchen knife and sheath I made for my Mom's birthday which is the middle of May. It's ready to ship! I made a counter-top type of sheath and I figured she can safely transport it to their cottage up there if she wants to.  Mom Knife 1 50 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr Mom Knife 2 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr Mom Knife 3 50 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr Mom Knife 4 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr-------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Apr 28 2014, 05:57 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Stunning!!
Nice work Chris, I bet Mom's going to love the gift. 
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Apr 28 2014, 07:38 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
That is very beautiful work, Chris! Your mom's going to love it.
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Apr 29 2014, 08:21 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Thanks! It was a really fun project.
I forgot to add a pic of the mosaic pins that I used. They are made of Brass and Nickel Silver. I did not make the pins.... there are artists that specialize in this and depending on pattern and diameter the pin/rod material can cost a lot. I paid about $40 for a 1ft section of this style mosaic, I think it's 3/32" dia. 1ft will go a long way with knifemaking though... several knives.  Mom Knife 5 Mosaic by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr
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Apr 29 2014, 09:37 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Here are the pics of that Bowie resto-mod that I did and the sheath I made for it.
The owner bailed-out on me halfway through the project so it's officially mine! I paid him $20 for the Solingen since he mentioned that he paid $10 or $15 for it at a garage sale when it was in such rough shape. I like it and will wear it on my gun belt at the mine to be used as a utility/camp knife. I didn't fight the pitting on the blade because I like the patina. It took a full day but I resurrected a very good cutting edge on it as the last step. So sharp it scares me. Anyway, here's the final product.  Bowie R 1 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr Bowie R 2 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr Bowie R 3 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr Bowie R 4 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr Bowie R 5 2k by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr
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Apr 29 2014, 10:59 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 1,301 Joined: 17-February 12 From: Central CO Member No.: 41,357 |
Now, THAT'S a knife! (said with a very exaggerated Australian accent)
Very well done, Chris, very impressive.
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Apr 30 2014, 06:46 AM
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Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
 Fantastic work Chris! Mom will cherish that one forever!! The detail is superb on your work, I can't even believe that is the same knife that you restored...... Incredible difference!
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Apr 30 2014, 08:16 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Thanks! I think my Mom would like the knife even if it were crummy.
 She's a sweetheart.I'm still cooped up here because it's been snowing with high winds since Saturday, driving me nuts... my log project is shut down until weather breaks. So... working on a new sheath design this morning  -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Apr 30 2014, 01:09 PM
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russau Group: Members Posts: 2,841 Joined: 4-December 03 From: st.louis missouri Member No.: 43 |
even with the pitting on the blade ,thats a fine knife and some wonderfull work youve added. to bad the "old" owner bailed on you,but itll be a fine peice to carry!
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Apr 30 2014, 02:16 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
QUOTE (russau @ Apr 30 2014, 01:09 PM) to bad the "old" owner bailed on you.... I'm glad he did! -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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