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  1. nc_cooter

    Rawhide Questions?

    Yes Dave I read the tutorial along with some others. I have been looking for more detailed info, specially books. Chuck Burrows told me he might make a new CD this spring that will cover rawhide among other things. For now, I am just going to jump in head first and see what happens. Thanks for...
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    Rawhide Questions?

    I want to start covering some sheaths in rawhide and need to place an order for some stock. I welcome any input. Sources? Weight? Bleached or natural? I have seen some short tutorials on rawhide sheaths and I wonder if there is a book(s) on the subject. Thanks for your time.
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    Hot Blade Straightener

    Thanks stabber. It's real easy to make.
  4. nc_cooter

    Hot Blade Straightener

    I have been using cheap wood mallets to do the final straightening of hot blades when forging. The main problem is they are to light. Been brain storming for a few months and here's what I come up with. The materials I used were: 2"x2"x3/16" square tube 2" long 3/4"x9" sch 40 black pipe...
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    Do makers use their own knives?

    I use my own knives with the exception of a small pocket knife(108 OT). If my shaky hands and weak eyes were better, I would carry my own pocket knife. I have a small EDC I use every day, a hunter for camping chores,and all of my kitchen knives were made by me. Not being able to buy/afford...
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    South Cackalackee Newbie

    Welcome Mark. I am not too far up I-85 from you. I am retired and mostly hang around the house, so feel free to stop by anytime.
  7. nc_cooter

    New here from Concord NC

    Welcome, Art. Beautiful knife. Is that walnut?
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    Howdy from Alabama

    Welcome Robert. Really glad you showed up.
  9. nc_cooter

    Wassup?????

    Hey there, you old Portagee or is it Portapotty. I can not remember. I have Ol'timers disease.:D
  10. nc_cooter

    Hi yall!

    Thanks for the welcomes. Butch, Grover is just south of no where. I guess you what that makes Shelby. :eek::D
  11. nc_cooter

    Hi yall!

    Love this forum. Nice to have another place to hang out. I see a lot of friends already here. Hope to meet more. Since I have retired I am usually hanging round the house, so everyone has an open invite to drop by anytime. I am located in Grover, NC.
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