Poco Bowie WIP

**panch0** · 02-28-2010, 08:52 PM

Wow poco looks great! Aldo on Knifedogs there is a guy named aldo bruno and he sells 1084 steel which is way easier to get good results with a back yard HT. That and 1080 are really good and just take it to above non magnetic and quench. O1 requires a soak for a certain amount of time. You may want to send it to Delbert ealy for HT he only charges 5 bucks a blade plus 10 bucks shipping. That way you know you HT is dead on and will have made the best knife possible. I sent my first knife out. It wasn't pretty but it holds an edge very very well. Just my $.02. Keep up the good work!!!!

**Ted** · 02-28-2010, 09:48 PM

That scale wood looks great! Thats one bad a$$ blade Bro!

**pocomoonskyeyes** · 02-28-2010, 10:04 PM

Thanks everyone! You are being too kind. I do appreciate the encouraging words though.

Panch0, Andy said that the Cocobolo is toxic and that I should use a respirator when working it. Now I am curious, is a Dust mask sufficient, or is a true Respirator with replaceable filter cartridges needed? Also that it is a skin irritant. I am also assuming that long sleeve, buttoned up shirt followed by a shower would be sufficient here.

**panch0** · 02-28-2010, 11:07 PM

Cocobolo is irritating to some folk's skin and lungs. When I used to work with it with out a respirator I would have a slight cough for a couple of days. They are about 35 buck at the home depot here. Actually any material is not good for you. I had a two week lung infection cause I didn't use a respirator while working in the garage with the door closed. I was working with iron wood. Bad stuff. Now whenever I do any grinding on steel or handle material I wear eye and lung protection. I don't the small paper face masks will cut it. Please protect yourselves I command thee.. Hehehehe............

**pocomoonskyeyes** · 02-28-2010, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by panch0

Cocobolo is irritating to some folk's skin and lungs. When I used to work with it with out a respirator I would have a slight cough for a couple of days. They are about 35 buck at the home depot here. Actually any material is not good for you. I had a two week lung infection cause I didn't use a respirator while working in the garage with the door closed. I was working with iron wood. Bad stuff. Now whenever I do any grinding on steel or handle material I wear eye and lung protection. I don't the small paper face masks will cut it. Please protect yourselves I command thee.. Hehehehe............

I keep looking at my Local Lowe's, but they never seem to have them..... I guess another trip to Bowling Green is in order. Thanks Frank!

**canid** · 03-01-2010, 12:12 AM

i still have a few pieces of lacewood laying around the shop myself. i've used it in the risers for a few bows. it's beautiful stuff, though more than a bit soft.

**crashdive123** · 03-01-2010, 06:12 AM

Poco - here's a few places you might want to check for wood. If you have any wood craft stores, sometimes they sell exotics. Also, any custom door or cabinet maker - you may be able to pick up scraps that would be cheaper than buying them in a place that specializes in selling the unfinished pieces.

**panch0** · 03-03-2010, 12:11 PM

Poco, this should work for you along with some good eye protection.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

**pocomoonskyeyes** · 03-03-2010, 07:15 PM

I just ordered some really nice scales. This is the specs-
Premium Quality Stabilized Buckeye Burl

Size 2 @ 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 5

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I don't know if I should use them on this knife or wait...... maybe use them on a better one. Opinions please.

This is where I got them from.
http://shop.arizonaironwood.com/main.sc

**crashdive123** · 03-03-2010, 07:44 PM

If they talk to you, use em. You can always get more.

**your_comforting_company** · 03-03-2010, 07:58 PM

USE IT, USE IT, USE IT!!

so, u gonna use them on this knife?

**pocomoonskyeyes** · 03-03-2010, 08:17 PM

Well I have several choices for scales. I have Lignum Vitae, Lacewood, Cocobolo,and Goncalo Alves. I have about 11' of steel in inventory. @2' of 3/16"x1 1/2 and 3'each of the following all at 1/8" thickness.1 1/2",1 1/4", 1" widths. So I have plenty in stock. Plenty to work on/with. Plus I still have this bowie to put Handles on.

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**Ted** · 03-03-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes

Well I have several choices for scales. I have Lignum Vitae, Lacewood, Cocobolo,and Goncalo Alves. I have about 11' of steel in inventory. @2' of 3/16"x1 1/2 and 3'each of the following all at 1/8" thickness.1 1/2",1 1/4", 1" widths. So I have plenty in stock. Plenty to work on/with. Plus I still have this bowie to put Handles on.

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Is that all! Well I got 8 circular saw blades,a 3/8th in. thick pry bar,a 1/4 in.thick floor scraper,and 9 saz-all blades! For scales I got 6 antlers ,12 coyote jaws 6 deer jaws, 4 raccoon jaws,and a 1x6 oak board 5ft long.....HA!

**pocomoonskyeyes** · 03-03-2010, 11:17 PM

That Dadburn Crash!! He just HAD to show that Ironwood...... Well I suffered from Ironwood envy!! So I went shopping online, Now I have this on it's way.....

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Redwood burl scales

**pocomoonskyeyes** · 03-03-2010, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by Ted

Is that all! Well I got 8 circular saw blades,a 3/8th in. thick pry bar,a 1/4 in.thick floor scraper,and 9 saz-all blades! For scales I got 6 antlers ,12 coyote jaws 6 deer jaws, 4 raccoon jaws,and a 1x6 oak board 5ft long.....HA!

Yeah but at the rate you are whipping them out, what are you going to do next week!!!