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    The Coachman Pistol

    Absolutely stellar, Bruce! Glad you got around to posting pictures of this one.
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    wood for cutting board

    You'll be fine with either epoxy or polyurethane, they're both messy. I put a piece of plastic sheeting on my workbench before I start. I've used Gorilla glue or Elmer's Glue-All Max with good results. Polyurethane glue may be a little less expensive, and no mixing is required. Dampen the...
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    wood for cutting board

    A great wood for a really durable end-grain cutting board is white oak. It's tough, more dimensionally stable with changes in humidity than is maple and its cell structure doesn't absorb water. To make an end-grain cutting board, I will rip strips about two feet long (depending on the size of...
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    Rules of Knifemaking (Just for fun!)

    You must be using ELMAX. I vote that John's comment should win the Knifetime (lifetime) Abrasive Award for learning so much so quickly :lol: !
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    Week 2 Photo Contest Voting CLOSED

    Ebbtide's image gets my vote. That sharp image, black background and dark reflection makes it look as if you could reach in and grab hold - truly arresting.
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    Week 3 Photo contest -CLOSED for entries

    I'm a genuine amateur. This is a photo of the second knife I've made. Shot outdoors on a slightly overcast day with a Sony N-1 Point & Shoot camera.
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    The No Rules Bowie

    You just can't imagine what that much mosaic damascus looks like in person. The pictures just don't cut it. Bruce, what on earth will you dream up the next time you wake up with indigestion in the middle of the night?!!
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    Second Knife

    Thanks so much for posting the kind comments. The Turkish walnut makes just about anything look good. I'm refining the design of two more knives, then I can get back to cutting & grinding some more!
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    Second Knife

    Thanks Everybody, I sure appreciate the encouragement. I'm sure finding this craft to be challenging and enjoyable. Good thing I didn't tell my wife I was done buying tools :shush:. Yeah, who was it that steered me onto that stuff?!
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    Second Knife

    Thanks Laurence, It truly is a blessing to have Bruce as friend and mentor. I feel like I'm just dipping my toe into these waters. My appreciation for the skills you pro's have increases each time I attempt to make something presentable. Thanks Bill, I don't think it's in the water - might...
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    I made it into Blade Magazine!

    Congratulations Steven, Great looking work on all your blades. Getting the design right is the most important part and the one I struggle with the most. Keep 'em coming! Roger
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    My new Claude Scott sheath

    Thanks Laurence, I sure appreciate your encouragement. So as not to take this thread too far off, I posted some pictures in the "New to Knifemaking" section.
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    Second Knife

    Here are some pictures of my second attempt at this craft. 4-inch Elmax blade Turkish Walnut Scales with black and red fiber liners 416 bolsters & pins Tapered tang Claude Scott sheath
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    My new Claude Scott sheath

    Yeah, Bruce, this is the first one I've done on my contraption. I'm pleased with both the grinder and the knife. I'll try to get a couple decent pictures of the knife and post them here. ...somewhere...
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    Disk grinder thoughts?

    Hello Scott, Can you help with finding a source for 8" flat discs?
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