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    Another Blackwood?

    Ed, Thanks for your reply and photos! Your work is top notch! I am not interested in metal stippling, strictly wood. Also, as I previously stated, I do this as a hobby. I take finished blades and apply handles, etc. The few knives that I have done this way have been given to my grandchildren and...
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    Another Blackwood?

    Mr. John Doyle and Mr. Ed Caffrey have posted photos of beautifully stippled handles in this forum and as a regular contributor, I’m sure that you have seen them also. With that said, no, I am unable to post photos.
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    Another Blackwood?

    Thanks for all the replies on how to finish Blackwood. With that said, I have another. I’ve seen some beautiful handles from you folks that have been stippled. I have searched various sites and found various methods, mostly using some sort of power tool. Do any of you experienced people use a...
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    Blackwood sealer/finish

    What do you folks use to seal and finish Blackwood? Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Any photos of Blackwood handles would be nice too! Thanks again!
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    TransTint

    I was wondering if it could be used on antler and bone? I’ve done a search and found several threads pertaining to wood, but, nothing on bone and antler. They have numerous colors and would be quite interesting if it works. Thanks in advance for any opinions.
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    Teak Oil

    Ed, thank you for your reply. I’m familiar with BC oil having refinished numerous gunstocks. Again, appreciate your time and knowledge!
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    Sources for fork, spoon and knife blanks

    Would standard cutlery work? Could be found cheaply and cut to any tang length you choose.
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    Teak Oil

    I guess teak oil is a bad choice.
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    Teak Oil

    Has anyone on this forum used teak oil for their knife handles? If so, would you kindly explain your process? How durable is this finish? Can the knife handle be easily refreshed with a fresh coat of oil? Also, is there a preferable brand of oil such as Watco, etc., or is teak oil just teak oil...
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    Bowie with W2 and Koa...

    John, Another fantastic piece of great workmanship and materials! I have missed seeing your posts! Thanks for sharing. Bill
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    Carbon fighter

    Denis, It's a pleasure to view your magnificent work! Elegant! Thanks for sharing! Bill
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    Latest one, small Skinner

    Jawjacker, I like everything about that knife! Thanks for sharing! Bill
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    Curly maple finish

    I got some Aqua fortis and a heat gun and will try a sample piece first. I am going to google trans tint and would like to give that a try also. Again, thanks for taking the time to help. Bill
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    Curly maple finish

    Thanks for all the great advice! do any of you thin the tru-oil with mineral spirits? Is there any advantage in that? Bill
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    Curly maple finish

    DeMo, The photos of your scales are great! Although I've usually leaned toward the darker finishes for curly maple, I've just returned from a sport shop where I saw some knives from I believe was "White River" which had the natural curly maple scales/handles, and they were very pleasing to the...
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    Curly maple finish

    Wallace, What is "acid stain"? Is it like chromium trioxide which is called "maple magic", or, potassium permanganate, or some type of vinegar and steel wool concoction? The scales in your photos are truly pleasing to my eye and the figure is truly amazing. True oil apparently does very well...
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    Curly maple finish

    John, Thats a gorgeous pice of wood and the stripes really pop! What is trans tint and is it readily available? Thanks for the photos, they really tell the story" Bill
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    Curly maple finish

    I know this is a knife forum, but, I am making a walking cane that will have a very nice piece of curly maple for the handle. What finish is your favorite for this wood and why? Thanks for any replies! Bill
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    Thinning leather dye for wood

    I read a thread on a wood working forum to use Behlen Solar-Lux alcohol based "maple brown" dye that was diluted with denatured alcohol to really make the curly maple pop. They said apply dye, wait 10 minutes, then sand until color comes off. Repeat two more times but don't sand the last coat...
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    Thinning leather dye for wood

    What do you folks use to thin Fiebings leather dye that will be used to dye wood, specifically curly maple? Thanks for any help. Bill
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