Flock of mules
- legOFwhat?
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Re: Flock of mules
Getting closer to finishing up another MT for the flock
-Larry
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My favorite part is how well covered the blade edge is.
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I like how the handle slims as it approaches the plunge line. I also favor narrower handles than most, and these looks trim and svelte to me. Go, Leg!
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Bolster, have you tried putting in a 'finger groove'? I've put a conical groove in a couple handles at that point, and I find I really like it. I'm starting to favor 'mostly fat, but thin in the right places' for anything that involves repeating the same actions for a while. It seems to help me avoid hot spots.
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Re: Flock of mules
Looking good standy! She's going to be purdy.
-Larry
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TomAiello wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:07 amBolster, have you tried putting in a 'finger groove'? I've put a conical groove in a couple handles at that point, and I find I really like it. I'm starting to favor 'mostly fat, but thin in the right places' for anything that involves repeating the same actions for a while. It seems to help me avoid hot spots.
Show me, please?
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Re: Flock of mules
Sorry fellas, I made a mistake and broke a piece on the butt end. Haven't had much MuleTeam or much of any spare time. Since this wood was such a gracious gift I wanted to give it my best. Hopefully I can finish it up soon.
-Larry
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Had to take a bit of steel off to hide the mishap.
-Larry
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Everything happens Larry. I hope everything works out well with the Mule! Keep us in touch
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Nicely done Larry,
Be proud of your work. When you do good, you know it. I can see it. I'm sure others can also see it. Any would be proud to carry and use it. Gail said to tell you it was beautiful.
sal
Be proud of your work. When you do good, you know it. I can see it. I'm sure others can also see it. Any would be proud to carry and use it. Gail said to tell you it was beautiful.
sal
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Wow, Sal. That truly means a lot! Tell Gail she's the best!
-Larry
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Do tell….
How did you enjoy working with Gidgee….one tough old wood….(just got a few more pieces on the way to me yesterday)
Im a vegetarian as technically cows are made of grass and water.
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I loved it! It was quite a challenge getting it down to the scale width, once I got the rough shape I did it mostly by hand. Got some dead arm after a while
-Larry
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It's beautiful, Mr. Leg. I'd be proud to own such a stunning knife.
Did I miss where you mention what finish you used?
Did I miss where you mention what finish you used?
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Thank you Bolster! I took it to 3k with dry and wet up to 16k. Then rubbed it with boiled linseed oil. I really need to finish it up!
-Larry
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Re: Flock of mules
legOFwhat? wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 8:32 amThank you Bolster! I took it to 3k with dry and wet up to 16k. Then rubbed it with boiled linseed oil. I really need to finish it up!
Larry, please don't forget to show the final result to us when it's done
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Very nice, beautiful grain and a great finish.