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Wayne, keep practicing and you'll get to where you want to be. I couldn't tell you how many hours on hours of videos and research I've done. Probably a good 5 months straight if I added it all up. My first hollow grind was absolutely atrocious but I keep it as a humbling reminder for how far...

Ausbrooks, thanks for the compliment. It took a LOT of research and trial and error in trying to get the etching right. I got an Etch-O-Matic and did a bunch of testing and then researched how to my my own stencils. After that I used a vector imaging program for the hand drawn design I made...

Thanks for the input. It's really appreciated.

~ Expect to not get a kiss from the wife after working with bone or antler because "YOU STINK!" ~ Make sure to wear proper shoes when working in the shop. Those b*#^@es Gravity and Karma will inevitably throw something hot right between your toes if you have sandals on.

Hello, I'm looking to try something new with a new piece I'm working on. I need a clear epoxy that will cure hard enough to be able to polish. I've tried a number of poly epoxies when making micarta but they tend to have an amber tint to them when cured. I've tried a couple types of bar top...

Sounds good Jason. I know of a few makers in SD here but have only been able to work with one of them. It would be nice to meet others in person. Just FYI - My shop is quite small and I still use a Grizzly 1015 for my grinder until I can get the funds for a better unit.

Thank you for the compliments. I know my work is no where near the amazing quality of what I have seen in the forums here but one day I hope to get there.

Okay, so I'm new to the forum and haven't had much activity here. I thought I'd post one of my most recent pieces. Overall, I'm new to the industry and have only been doing this part time of part time as a hobby....meaning probably about 5hrs a week if I'm lucky. I've only really completed maybe...

Okay, so I'm new to the forum and haven't had much activity here. I thought I'd post one of my most recent pieces. Overall, I'm new to the industry and have only been doing this part time of part time as a hobby....meaning probably about 5hrs a week if I'm lucky. I've only really completed...

That's a beautiful piece. I love how you integrated the texture of the antler handle into the brass of the pommel. Thanks for sharing.

Those are awesome! You set a level of quality that many of us beginners can only aspire to. Thanks for sharing.