beautiful my friend.
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beautiful my friend.
That file work is great looking . and thats the first time doing file work?
Pretty dang impressive. I'm looking forward to the finished product.
Yes first time doing file work...It really isn't hard try it!Quote:
Originally Posted by welderguy
That is impressive for a first.Quote:
Originally Posted by COWBOYSURVIVAL
I am definitly going to do that to at least one of the blanks I have.
Hey CS, Like the file work, looks nice. Good work.
Looking good, nice work.
I made a new firesteel up and started on the knife scales...The firesteel handle is a .410 shell cut down, I removed the primer and used a Carter Pin to make for a lanyard (Dad used to make us keychains this way) I used JB weld to hold the firesteel in. The knife scales are Maple...I stained them green as a test...Not sure if they'll stay green or not! I am really liking the firesteel handle!
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/...L/DSCN2401.jpg
Cool idea. Looking good.
All I had was .38 and .270 brass. I'd have rather used a plated brass rifle or pistol brass but this is what fit. I'd think a 44 or 45 pistol round would work really well! This will do for now!Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Great progress! I like the .410 handle for the firesteel and I really can't wait to see this knife all done.
That is a great idea on the firesteel handle, the green scales (if they stay green) after shaping will look good.
I like the fire steel handle idea.
I like that firesteel as well. It's pretty high on the cool scale.
Here is an update to this one...I have decided not to go with the green this wood is too purty. Getting ready to head to the forge......
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/...L/DSCN2482.jpg
http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/...L/DSCN2471.jpg
It is a flat grind! That's a .38 brass cutdown for a lanyard liner! I plan on keeping the handle rather large but it is'nt finished yet...
Curious about trying liners and filling the file work with colored epoxy...What do you think?
Looks great. I like everything about it. Well done.
What do you think about .030" brass liners and filling the filework with colored epoxy?Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
I have not tried either yet, so can't really offer any advice.
Thanks anyway! I plan to rough the brass up to add some tooth for the epoxy to grab and epoxy the liner on while filing the filework.. after that it is textbook I hope!Quote:
Originally Posted by crashdive123
Nice work cowboy! I like the bullet casings it a great idea. I was thinking of doing that as well.