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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.



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...

Hi Larry,

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

sal

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.



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!

Professional looking work. The liners bring out the blue in the scales.

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.

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.

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

My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)

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!

Haha, thanks for the yummy award!

standy99 wrote: My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)

Looking good! Can't wait to see what you do next!

standy99 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:34 pm

My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)

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.

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)

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.

Australian Ironbark

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.

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.

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

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...!

standy99 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:34 pm

My slowly growing flock (have a few more mules without handles)

Awesome scales and great craftsmanship Andy!

Flock has a fledgling






Probably a better indicator of colour once done.

That's going to look awesome! Looks like you and I worked with the same type of wood this weekend too!

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.

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.

This helps a bit. It's intended for drywall sanding but it works really well on gummy wood. Just lift, vacuum and repeat

Looks great, Larry!

I can't wait to see your finished product. :)

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.