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Hey Rudy, Thanks for the link that might come in handy.... Far as what goes in the trunk. Well I dunno, we'll have to see. :biggrin:

Thanks Mike, I have the frames built and covered in fleece. They're not attached to the case itself yet, but have been dry fit inside the case. When they're attached, the sides of the case will flatten out and there won't be those gaps (waves)....Here's a pic of the inside of the top and...

Here are some more progress pics, as I go along. RIVETS galore ..... The top and bottom are both covered and dyed, but it still looks a little streaky and spotty but that should get better when I rub it out. There is also some pics of the hardware after it's rust remover...

That process is cool........... I just used the "evapo rust" juice.. Seemed to work just fine. Have I mentioned how much I DISLIKE RIVETS !!!!!!!

I have an idea that I would like to redo this case. Basically gut it and wrap it in leather and reuse the buckles and corner hardware. Make a new leather handle and redo the interior with some nice fabric etc. I was thinking I could replace the old rivets with Chicago screws, but whats...

Theres a place in the city here T that sells steel by the pound.... definately recommend it for stuff like this. Larry

I like all of those Josh, and love the oval shape with the Pyinma and Ebony. Great work. L

T Just my 2 cents here so .... I would alternate between vac and pressure. OR if you're not set up to push pressure yet I would try pulling a vac let it sit for an hour or 2 then release and pull again. The best IMO is when you can pull / push within a short period of time. I like pressure...

Its the countertop stuff. Its pretty tough but more brittle than some of the other synthetics. Sands and buffs well. Heres an old pic I had.

Hey Cory, I like the corian that is bright orange......"mandarin" is what they call it. Basically blaze orange. Great stuff.... Larry

Mstephen is the maker.... I always thought these were cool lookin. Little belt ax with some nice curly maple. Still see the forge marks...

I used potassium permanganate, and it looks purple when you mix it with water, but it turns the horn dark brown.... Probably some caution to be taken with that stuff too. -Larry

T I sent down some wood for you to try out........... Be careful with those paint pots. The lids have been known to come off and fly across the shop..... Larry

Sorry guys my fault the link didnt get copied over all the way it appears...... Try this one........ http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=o.169756919704975&ref=mf

I know its not sheaths, but if you appreciate good leather work check this out.... Cyrex is a great carver........ http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...9704975&ref=mf Moaali Leathers on facebook

Very nice work.... Handles look great. Larry

Man that is just such a classic look and materials are top notch. Great work on a beautiful blade...........

I was just giving you a hard time Doug........Thats all i know about them tho. Maybe I will see if I can get epoxy to stick to it... L

Gee whiz Doug............all these questions...... HAHAHHAHA.... Well I went to one of those estate sales where you see all those old hand tools and cool stuff. My wife was not impressed.....Well there was a few blocks of this stuff and some white plastic stuff looks like delrin I think. I...

Anyone seen anything like this before? Looks like hard plastic with the pattern going all the way through... Hmmm