Just heard thrue the grape vine
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Please keep hunting posts to Traditional Bow Hunting. No canned or high fence hunts or stories allowed. Please be respectful of fellow members and helpful to those with questions. Treat others like you like to be treated. There is a Japanese word that I try and model my life after.
GAMAN: patience..dignity..restraint.
Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
Finished the blade and finish sanded the handle .
Next will be the finish on the handle .
I'm thinking of starting with Minwax Wood Hardener because the light colored would is very soft and I'm afraid it could dent easy .
Then I will finish off with Lyn Speed . Or maybe True Oil .
Next will be the finish on the handle .
I'm thinking of starting with Minwax Wood Hardener because the light colored would is very soft and I'm afraid it could dent easy .
Then I will finish off with Lyn Speed . Or maybe True Oil .
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Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
I would go so far as to call that...stunning. Nice work, Dale. You are a true craftsman.
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Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
Thanks .
It kinda looks like something Fred Flintstone would wear .
It kinda looks like something Fred Flintstone would wear .
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Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
Very nice blade graps, that is a great looking build!
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Great job Graps. I’m sure he will be thrilled with it.
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Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
Perfect
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.
Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
I will never use this Black Palm again .
The dark pieces are much harder than the tan , and they fall out and splinter off .
I'm having an awful time with the finish , I sand and more pull off .
I might just scrap it out and start over with a different wood .
The dark pieces are much harder than the tan , and they fall out and splinter off .
I'm having an awful time with the finish , I sand and more pull off .
I might just scrap it out and start over with a different wood .
"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada
Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
Usually when someone does a build along it is point A to point B .
Well I've really hit a snag , this Black Palm is putting up a fight .
Don't know if you can see from the picture , but some of the dark wood has come out leaving shallow trenches .
I still have some tricks up my sleeve and we shall see if this one works .
I'm putting Loctite Super Glue in the grooves and hopefully I can sand them smooth and hide the blemishes .
Well I've really hit a snag , this Black Palm is putting up a fight .
Don't know if you can see from the picture , but some of the dark wood has come out leaving shallow trenches .
I still have some tricks up my sleeve and we shall see if this one works .
I'm putting Loctite Super Glue in the grooves and hopefully I can sand them smooth and hide the blemishes .
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Re: Just heard thrue the grape vine
Hmmm....i think I'd go with it, and pick all of the black out to form trenches all over the handle. Then finish it with them in it. Make a nice feel like the old barn wood or bone case pocket knives.
What would Jose say about dealing with it?
What would Jose say about dealing with it?
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.