Recent content by Keith Willis

  1. Keith Willis

    Great to be back in tha shop

    I’m definitely not new here, however I have been missing for a while. Mostly due to health reasons. I’m not 100% and block probably never will be which most of us are not. Just trying to get material together. I have a couple trappers that I’m working on, and a few neck knives Good luck to...
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    Shims

    Thanks for the help God bless
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    Shims

    I thought I posted this question earlier, but can’t seem to find it. Was wondering while cutting my own shims, would stainless be OK to use? I’ve always used bronze, but after looking at several places I can’t seem to find pre-cut shims. I know you can find them but I was looking for more than...
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    What species? Worth Stabilizing??

    Hey Bruce yes 3 of the pieces are live oak but the two lighter pieces On the right I'm not sure about and that may be the pieces you're talking about? God-bless
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    What species? Worth Stabilizing??

    Thanks John, I don't remember it having any scent to it I've got a little bit more to Cut I don't think it had any smell as that. I think I will cut a smaller piece and do some finish work on it and see if it shows a little better as to what it could be I found it, Not it makes much...
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    What species? Worth Stabilizing??

    As we Always say, These pictures do not do this wood Justice. Just wondering what you guys think of stabilizing? I am not quite ready but as soon as I am this will be my 1st attempt at Stabilizing. I know that 3 of these blocks are live oak not sure if they're worth stabilizing but to me they...
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    Wood Identification?

    Thanks guys I wish I had some of it left. Yes Boss, It did make some very beautiful handles God bless, Keith
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    Wood Identification?

    Thanks Ember, It could have very well been dyed in the process I like to try to purchased my wood in blocks when possible I use a couple of placesTo purchase my wood Any advice Would be helpful. I'm sure there are some good individuals That are reputable Any Names that you can help me with...
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    Wood Identification?

    Thanks Doug, It was sent to me stabilized already and I have used all of it. I have always wanted to find some more of itBut I have no idea what it is. This small piece is all I have laughed and was hoping to get some help identifying what species it isYes I I'm sure is burl, just wishing I...
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    Wood Identification?

    This wood was given to me by someone on this forum. I had it all written down as to who give me what, And what species wood it was. It has been a while back and a I have misplaced Where it was all written down Long story short The only thing I had written on this piece which was larger was...
  11. Keith Willis

    Catalog by R.W. aka Bob Loveless

    Thanks guys. For those that would like to place an order I am sending a picture on how to do so hope this helps. Just a couple more pages I thought you guys might like to read. I have looked through the pages of this pamphlet many times over and probably read every word in it 20 times, and still...
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    Catalog by R.W. aka Bob Loveless

    An old friend of mine, I know he wouldn't mind me calling him old he is a close friend, 89 years young, was throwing out some old magazines most of it was junk but when I saw this I asked him could I have it before he threw it in the trash. Just thought I was a little treasure to hang on to
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    Wood type

    Thanks for the help my friends Hey Dennis, it’s 18.5”x 5”x 1/8” God bless
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    Wood type

    I have had this board for a long while now and have never used any of it on a knife. I was hoping someone would tell me what type of wood it is I’m thinking it’s lace wood but I don’t know and is it any good for knife handles. God bless
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    Carbon fiber scales?

    After keeping up with Ed's ordeal on FB. I will still use it, just not as much, and I take every precaution I can God bless Keith
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