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well im slow to get things dont but i fired up the mill and carbide and now my mule has 3/16 holes and soo will have a par of jeans on it
Lloyd R Harner III (Butch)
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hey Sean,SeanH wrote:I've been thinking about that myself. They are very dry as then limbs were outside in the northern Colorado weather for two years. I was going to soak them in a 50/50 mix of linseed oil and mineral spirits after they were on the tang. Now that you mention it, I think I'll do the rough shaping, then soak for a good long time in the linseed mix and dry them, then final assembly, shape and buff, then finish with a coat of the linseed mix.
Sort of a shade tree stabilization.
i learned recently (IIRC a description of the Fallkniven TK3 folders with red/black quince wood inlays)...that quincewood is type of apple tree... :rolleyes:
I can't wait to see your finished Mule team handles :)
brian
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I ate a Quince not too long ago... either I just got a bad one or they are really nasty fruit.
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From http://www.victoriapacking.com/fruitinfo.htmldedguy wrote:I ate a Quince not too long ago... either I just got a bad one or they are really nasty fruit.
Quince
Common quince (Fr. coin) resemble large, lumpy yellow pears. Their flesh is hard, with many pips or seeds, and they have a wonderful fragrance. Too astringent to eat raw, quince develop a sweet flavor and pink color when cooked with sugar. Quince is used in meat stews, jellies, marmalades and pies. They have a high pectin content and may be added to other fruit jams or preserves to encourage gelling. Fresh quince, usually imported from South America or southeast Europe, are available from October through January. Select firm fruits with a good yellow color. Small blemishes may be cut away before cooking. Quince will keep for up to a month under refrigeration.
I did this piece in Colorado grown air dried Apple last year. The wood is fairly hard, but machined very nicely and finished smooth as can be. I'm now keeping my eye out for more apple to get my hands on.
Ian
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:D224477 wrote:Brian, you got a prison style Mule there, cordwrapped handle and the genuine cardboard sheath :p
Just be careful with showing off to Chad or Jimd, as due to the rules its gonna be confiscated. :D
Hey Jano, I'm gonna spruce it up my "prison shank" with some wooden handles, maybe something with "chadoyance" :p
brian
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i here by call my mule EEYORE (yes i know he is a donkey)
also nothing screams work like bluejeans and this mule shall work
the pins are brass and my plan is high carbon = brass pins and stainless on stainless blades
still need ot work on gettign a nice color formed on the blade
also nothing screams work like bluejeans and this mule shall work
the pins are brass and my plan is high carbon = brass pins and stainless on stainless blades
still need ot work on gettign a nice color formed on the blade
Lloyd R Harner III (Butch)
a step forward
working my way to a licence to drill
http://www.harnerknives.com
a step forward
working my way to a licence to drill
http://www.harnerknives.com
looks like i messed up postig the pic so here it is
Lloyd R Harner III (Butch)
a step forward
working my way to a licence to drill
http://www.harnerknives.com
a step forward
working my way to a licence to drill
http://www.harnerknives.com
mustard/ texas pete hot sauce its getting better now as last night i helped fix notcho and cut peppers and tomatoes with it
Lloyd R Harner III (Butch)
a step forward
working my way to a licence to drill
http://www.harnerknives.com
a step forward
working my way to a licence to drill
http://www.harnerknives.com
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My mule in Cocobolo.
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thats some nice looking cocoboloT-Rex wrote:My mule in Cocobolo.
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Man I love seeing all these. I am just about to finish a run of about ten handles.
Quickbeam... Lets see some more pics. I love Canvas Micarta...
Quickbeam... Lets see some more pics. I love Canvas Micarta...
Brad Southard
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SWEEEEEETTT!! I love both of these, but the G-10 is extra tasty!potterma wrote:Here's the first one I did. Red and black G10 with #4-40 hardware. Opened up the mounting holes to 3/16.
Here is one in Lignum Vitae. Removable handles. #4-40 hardware, with inserts cut down for the stock .164 holes. Owner will get replacement inserts for the new 3/16" holes.
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I LOVE MY MILLIES
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I LOVE MY MILLIES
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Great work by potterma
hi Billy, I'm glad you prefer the G-10 handled one because i'm hoping that lignum handled one is mine :rolleyes:Billy wrote:SWEEEEEETTT!! I love both of these, but the G-10 is extra tasty!
brian
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