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 Dec 27 2015, 09:43 AM
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This sheath will be getting a fancy lining. I oil-dyed some Sheepskin Chamois and am in the process of sewing it in.
 Wet Forming 8 Chamois Lining by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Dec 27 2015, 10:16 AM
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 Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 9-October 15 From: Southern Colorado Member No.: 121,789 |
Got some mighty fine skills there, sir! Wonderful project.
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Dec 28 2015, 07:14 PM
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Thanks Auger! I think anyone can do this.... with the right amount of cabin fever and video tutorials.
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Dec 29 2015, 07:13 AM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915 |
Nice!
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Dec 29 2015, 12:33 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 7,208 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 4 |
You may be right about any of us being able to do it.....but you my friend seem to have "the touch" to make it look so good!!
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Dec 31 2015, 09:54 AM
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Thanks! Here's a pick of what I'm doing today. This will eventually be the folding knife that will live in that pouch. I bought a parts kit and have been building from that, but slow going. I made the scales from stabilized/dyed Maple Burl blocks. The bolsters are made from 416 stainless steel. Was hard to fit these because of the curve. I'm shaping bolsters today using various grits of emery cloth, takes forever. Once I get them to the shape I like, I'll put a buffing wheel to them. Still a little shaping and lots of buffing left on the scales too.
 Shaping Bolsters for Folder by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Jan 1 2016, 08:20 AM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
oopsy.... while shaping one of the bolsters I caused some imperfections on one of the scales that cannot be overcome. Hate to trash purty Maple Burl like that but it is what it is. I'm still learning some nuances, won't happen again. Minor setback... I'll have to use some different wood and reshape another pair of scales. Back to the ol drawing board!
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Jan 15 2016, 02:52 PM
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Ended up using some Hormingo wood (aka: Orange Agate or Macacauba). Finished. This is a large folder... 8 1/2" when open.
 DDR3RC 1 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr DDR3RC 4 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr DDR3RC 3 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr DDR3RC 2 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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Jan 15 2016, 03:05 PM
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 Master Mucker! Group: Admin Posts: 4,149 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 3 |
Super nice one Chris!!!
Bummer the burlwood didn't wok out but this one worked out great, looks mighty fine, like the size too. 
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 Jan 15 2016, 03:54 PM
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Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983 |
Thanks Dan! This was a fun build and sheath. I'm going to order another set of parts and try a button-lock folder next. This last one was a liner-lock. I'll try burl again for the scales.
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Jan 15 2016, 06:09 PM
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Master Mucker! Group: Members Posts: 2,430 Joined: 6-June 13 From: Falcon, CO Member No.: 82,915 |
more awesome work my friend!
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Jan 15 2016, 06:45 PM
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Thank you Crustmeister!
Here is the other knife. Overall length 6 1/2", not a large one. Steel: D-2 Tool Steel Scales: Walnut carved from the block pictured on page 22 (post #329) of this thread Spacers: Vulcanized paper - black, gray, and rust Pins: Mosaic 'Morning Star'  EDC 1 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr EDC 2 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr EDC 3 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr EDC 4 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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Jan 15 2016, 07:39 PM
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Amazing work swizz!
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Jan 16 2016, 10:21 AM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 13-June 15 From: South of Gunnison in Gold Basin, Saguache County Member No.: 120,659 |
Wow you've got some serious skills bro. Nice work.
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Jan 16 2016, 11:14 AM
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Thanks guys! I still have a long ways to go but it's a fun journey.
Thought I'd shoot a pic of the wood I'll be using on my next knife before I mutilate it.  Well figured Box Elder Burl, dyed and stabilized. If anyone is curious, this is where I get my stabilized woods.... this guy does excellent work! Arizona Ironwood  Box Elder Burl Dyed Stabilized by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr
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