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  1. martinjj

    Pics of my shop

    Nothing special! Just got a new laptop so I wanted to see how easy/hard to post pics on it. Plus I just painted the floor, and wanted to show it off!!! Martin
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    It's Official, I'll Have Money No More Forever!

    You are a lucky Dog indeed! Congrats!
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    How are you keeping your shop cool during the summer?

    Well it is good to know I am not the only one melting away in the shop! I just wish it would stay cool!!! Thanks all! Martin
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    How are you keeping your shop cool during the summer?

    My shop is a small one car garage that faces the east. I have a few fans placed around but as it warms up it can be a hot steamy buger here in Florida!! I could close the door and let the ac flow in from the house but that would be to costly! Was just wondering what some of you do to keep cool...
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    polish up denim micarta??

    looks really nice!!!
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    "Odd How To" Question?

    They also make a great backer for leather stamping/work!!! Martin
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    I was wondering what else I might need to get started....

    Hello all I am new to all this and have been bit by the bug!! Some of you might have seen me in "New to knife making". Well I have been able to pick up Tandy's deluxe leather craft set and there stiching set. I think I have the basics I need but should I pick up any thing else??? Also can anyone...
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    WIP - Mammoth and Meteorite

    Very nice!! Can't wait to see it when it is done. Martin
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    All done with knife number two!!!!!!!

    Thanks mt_hangglider, I owe it all to Knife Dogs!!! There is alot of free, great info here just sit back and do some searching. Martin.
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    All done with knife number two!!!!!!!

    Thanks guys!!! Martin
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    All done with knife number two!!!!!!!

    thanks guys!! I think I did have a few nightmares of sand paper coming to seek revenge on on me!! It's all wrapped up and in the suit case, I leave early in the morning!! Looking forward to giving it to my Grandfather!! I was comparing it to the the first knife I made and wow what a difference...
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    Damascus bolster follow up...

    looks good! You can tell alot of work went into it!! Martin
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    All done with knife number two!!!!!!!

    Well it's all done!!!! Finally!!!!! I have put some time into this one. I may not be a pro knife maker but I think I could be called a pro sander!!!! This little knife really put me through some loops, there were a few times I just wanted to throw my hands up and say "hey, it's your second...
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    To funny!

    That was great!!!!! Martin
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    Made my first batch of Micarta......

    Cool!! Martin
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    Can you tell what type of Burl this is?????

    Wow, not burl!!! Learn some thing every time I log on!!! Is it expensive? The two tone color, does the the lighter color work well with the darker color when sanded and shaped into blanks? I have a smaller piece that is solid dark in color that I am making into scales right now for a small knife...
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    Can you tell what type of Burl this is?????

    Hope this helps.....
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    Can you tell what type of Burl this is?????

    A friend gave me a few pieces of this, he didn't know what type of wood it came from. It's hard but pretty!! Thanks, Martin
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    Made my first batch of Micarta......

    Wow! You don't mess around do ya?!!! When you make a batch you really make a batch!! I kinda made something similar but much smaller. I welded two pieces of angle iron together yesterday. I did not put any thing at the ends though, I might wana do that! Thanks for posting the pics!!! Martin
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    Tips on making bolsters?

    I wish I could help you out, I am new the game! You have come to right place for help though!!!! As far as to what others think about using kits or buying blanks and putting handles on them, don't let there judgments bother you. If you are enjoying what you do than that is all that matters. From...
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