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Flock of mules

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Since I had the mules corralled up and finished working on the Z-max, I thought I'd share a photo. :squinting-tongue

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I'm to try to turn this thin-blue-line sheet of Kydex into a sheath but I'm not sure how to get the most effect out of it...
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Hi Larry,

Great pic. Thanx much for the interest and the support. beautiful work!

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legOFwhat? wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:06 pm
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Since I had the mules corralled up and finished working on the Z-max, I thought I'd share a photo. :squinting-tongue

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I'm to try to turn this thin-blue-line sheet of Kydex into a sheath but I'm not sure how to get the most effect out of it...
Awesome flock, Larry! :bug-red
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Professional looking work. The liners bring out the blue in the scales.
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My mules saw your photo and asked why they have to wear paracord when other mules get such fancy clothes.

I told them that life's not fair and pipe down.
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legOFwhat? wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:06 pm

Since I had the mules corralled up and finished working on the Z-max, I thought I'd share a photo. :squinting-tongue

Well done, Leg! You rock! The coveted triple-avocado award goes to you this week!

:avocado :avocado :avocado
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My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)
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sal wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:32 pm
Hi Larry,

Great pic. Thanx much for the interest and the support. beautiful work!

sal
Thanks for the kind words Sal! So happy the MT is back and thriving!
Bolster wrote: Well done, Leg! You rock! The coveted triple-avocado award goes to you this week!

:avocado :avocado :avocado
Haha, thanks for the yummy award!
standy99 wrote: My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)
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Looking good! Can't wait to see what you do next!
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standy99 wrote:
Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:34 pm
My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)
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Is the bottom mule in the photo above with purple heart handles? If so, how did you get the purple back? When I cut purple heart it just looks brown.
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Bolster wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:13 pm
standy99 wrote:
Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:34 pm
My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)
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Is the bottom mule in the photo above with purple heart handles? If so, how did you get the purple back? When I cut purple heart it just looks brown.
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standy99 wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:03 pm
Botanical name: Eucalyptus paniculate, Eucalyptus drepanophylla, Eucalyptus decepta, Eucalyptus sideroxylon, Eucalyptus mugga
Colour: Ironbark is available in pale to mid purple brown, dark chocolate brown, deep rich red and grey shades.

New to me. I really like the color (s). I don't think our north american Eucalyptus looks anything like...will check.
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Bolster wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:32 pm
standy99 wrote:
Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:03 pm
Botanical name: Eucalyptus paniculate, Eucalyptus drepanophylla, Eucalyptus decepta, Eucalyptus sideroxylon, Eucalyptus mugga
Colour: Ironbark is available in pale to mid purple brown, dark chocolate brown, deep rich red and grey shades.

New to me. I really like the color (s). I don't think our north american Eucalyptus looks anything like...will check.
Australia has many great hardwoods, most hardwood lists in the US mostly only include north and South American hardwoods and a few northern hemisphere species.

We have a few that loggers wouldn’t touch in the early days due to hardness and wear on their bodies and gear. (Axe and hand saw days)


Here is a list of some of the common with some striking colours
https://www.brisbanesfinestfloors.com.a ... pecies/amp
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standy99 wrote:
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:45 am
Here is a list of some of the common with some striking colours
https://www.brisbanesfinestfloors.com.a ... pecies/amp

Wow! Long live the Australian woods! Stunning. Many of them eucalyptus varieties. Didn't even know that Turpentine was a tree...ignorance isn't pretty...!
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standy99 wrote:
Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:34 pm
My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)
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Awesome scales and great craftsmanship Andy! :respect
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Flock has a fledgling

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Probably a better indicator of colour once done.

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That's going to look awesome! Looks like you and I worked with the same type of wood this weekend too! ;)
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legOFwhat? wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:38 pm
That's going to look awesome! Looks like you and I worked with the same type of wood this weekend too! ;)
Clogged a bit of sandpaper too then….. it’s a tough old timber to work with. :winking-tongue
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standy99 wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 7:22 am
legOFwhat? wrote:
Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:38 pm
That's going to look awesome! Looks like you and I worked with the same type of wood this weekend too! ;)
Clogged a bit of sandpaper too then….. it’s a tough old timber to work with. :winking-tongue
This helps a bit. It's intended for drywall sanding but it works really well on gummy wood. Just lift, vacuum and repeat :cheap-sunglasses

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Looks great, Larry!

I can't wait to see your finished product. :)
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TomAiello wrote:
Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:17 am
Looks great, Larry!

I can't wait to see your finished product. :)
Can't thank you enough for gifting these scales to me! It's been a pleasure working with. I tried to get as many photos I could to do a small write up on the process once it's finished. ;)
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