Thank you for the kind words Remnar. The moment the Maxamet Mule is available I'll have 2 on the way. I'm already working out some scale options for them now. :D :D I'm leaning toward the black C-tek and copper on one of them and the OD green G-10 with silver CF and GID stripe on the other, but I haven't decided for sure yet.remnar wrote:Chad, Thanks for sharing your process. I love to see how things are done and you do some beautiful work. I look forward to seeing some more from you, Train, Piter and all the other contributors. :spyder: :)
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MT24 Maxamet in Halpern CF scales
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Burled maple..for maxamet
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Great looking CF scales and a nice pic Frunkey! :DFrunkey wrote:MT24 Maxamet in Halpern CF scales
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Nice work BTG! That's a beautiful burl handle! :DBTG wrote:Burled maple..for maxamet
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I just finished making the handles for my pair of Maxamet Mules. :spyder: I'll put a few more pics up after I get the sheaths done as well.
Sheaths are in progress today... :D
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Sheaths are in progress today... :D
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Apex craftsmanship…!!! Absolutely SUPERB execution and aesthetics!!!
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Awwww shucks.. :o you're making me blush.. :p Thanks for the extremely kind words Boomer52!! :D :spyder:BOOMER52 wrote:Apex craftsmanship…!!! Absolutely SUPERB execution and aesthetics!!!
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Wow this really caught my eye too! nice work!
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Chad, you knocked those two mules out of the park! You truly have some awesome skills. JonesE
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Exceptional!
Beautifully executed!
Love your work! :cool:
Beautifully executed!
Love your work! :cool:
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MattBPKT wrote:Wow this really caught my eye too! nice work!
JonesE wrote:Chad, you knocked those two mules out of the park! You truly have some awesome skills. JonesE
You guys are too kind! Thank you sooo much for the kind words!! :D :D :DBloke wrote:Exceptional!
Beautifully executed!
Love your work! :cool:
Best regards,
Chad
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My Maxamet Mules with smoothed Halpern Scales. :cool: One set is Blue/Black G10, and the other is the "Heritage Brown" (Walnut) Dymondwood. I sanded both sets smooth to 600 grit (used 80 grit to remove the points, then progressed through 120, 240, 320, 400, and 600), then polished with Flitz. Washed them down with Dawn dishsoap, and finally added a coat of Ren Wax.
They turned out pretty darned good, if you ask me! :D I wish the G10 was a brighter blue, as they're darker than I was hoping for (which makes it really hard to photograph with the blue showing well), but that's the way it goes. And yes, before anyone worries, I wet sanded the g10 under running water to prevent any nasty fiberglass dust.
Enjoy the pics!!! :spyder:
My favorite pic of the bunch. Has a cool yin/yang thing going on. :)
They turned out pretty darned good, if you ask me! :D I wish the G10 was a brighter blue, as they're darker than I was hoping for (which makes it really hard to photograph with the blue showing well), but that's the way it goes. And yes, before anyone worries, I wet sanded the g10 under running water to prevent any nasty fiberglass dust.
Enjoy the pics!!! :spyder:
My favorite pic of the bunch. Has a cool yin/yang thing going on. :)
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Wow Xplorer, those two Maxamet Mules are phenomenal!!! :eek: :cool:
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Thank you SpyderPhreak. I appreciate that! You did a great job on your scales. Your effort really paid off!SpyderPhreak wrote:Wow Xplorer, those two Maxamet Mules are phenomenal!!! :eek: :cool:
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Dang Xplorer, I was going to post a group pic of all that I've done....but yours are so cool, they're like Art. ....a truly professional job..beyond that even..I couldn't even think it much less do it...anyway here's my feeble 5...#24 on the left, 22,21,20,19...Xplorer wrote:Nice work BTG! That's a beautiful burl handle! :DBTG wrote:Burled maple..for maxamet
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Thank you for the extremely kind compliment BTG! I don't agree with the feeble suggestion at all. I think your burl handles are beautiful. Nothing can create beauty quite like nature can IMO. Please keep posting them!BTG wrote:Dang Xplorer, I was going to post a group pic of all that I've done....but yours are so cool, they're like Art. ....a truly professional job..beyond that even..I couldn't even think it much less do it...anyway here's my feeble 5...#24 on the left, 22,21,20,19... IMAG0557-1600x900.jpg
I am currently having some burls custom stabilized so that I can use them in some future Mule projects. So, I'll be making some burl handled Mules in the coming months as well. Since you obviously like to make these, the next time you do one, DM me and let's talk about your plan. Maybe I can offer some suggestions and help you learn to add an element to the handle that you've never done before.?. that is, if you'd be interested.. :D
Best regards,
Chad
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Yeah, I love burl also...beautiful wood...I just shape what's already beautiful...you create it.
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That apple never stood a chance :cool:
Developed a light patina from just a few seconds of cutting.
Brilliant slicing knife!!
Developed a light patina from just a few seconds of cutting.
Brilliant slicing knife!!