Boomer alcohol is a drug ,U ever tried that [emoji869]
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Plenty of cannabis around in my younger days, alcohol was mainly draught beer, had the old bing on vodka, blackberry nip, but learnt hangovers were a pain in the arse when I was in my 30s. Hate being pissed, but enjoy wine, beer or a good whiskey, on a regular basis in small doses. If I keep talking like the I’ll be joining a church singing hallelujah and talking in tongues.
Ever used methyl theobromine - aka caffeine? The most widely used recreational drug on the planet. Sold in every cafe and supermarket.
Old Knife, worn stamping Original Bowie Knife , Widdag Solingen Germany great steel easy hold an edge.
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strangely enough my first sheath knife was an origonal bowie...made in japan....had same leather handle as one above...blade smaller than yours....
Attachment 180044 , an important knife for me this one. Last of the lock down knives I got finished. Stainless 14c28n stainless Mamba. Stabilized Rimu with lime green Juma snake skin handles. G10 liners and pin stock.
This is the last knife to come off my little 1 x 30 grinder.
It's nearly worn out now but has been a great little machine and I have learned a hell of a lot using it.
I now have my 2 x 72 grinder running so the level and learning go up again.
Hi team, just want to give a big shout out to @terryf from Knives4Africa, we made me a bespoke sheath for my Mora Kansbol, rapt with it, big thanks again Terry
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Scouser’s Bushcraft Knife Project Phase 3
The red G10 Liners arrived from @Shelley, big thanks mate, he also sent me some S/S pipe and brass rod for the rivets, I decided to make all 3 Stainless Steel….
So first was to open up the existing holes in the blank handle from 5mm to 8mm in my milling jig
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Then turn the two S/Steel pins
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Then score up the blade handle section with the Dremel to give the Epoxy glue a good chance to stick, and rough up both sides of the Liners……
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Haven't been doing any knifemaking lately, but started this little project tonight.
1x old set of sheep hand shears
1x spiker antler (right hand)
Just testing handle fit and balance before annealing the blade to straighten and remove the set, grind in the bevels, heat treat, fit the handle and sharpen.
Should make a cool little kitchen knife for hunting expeditions :D
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What a brilliant idea to use the old shears, looking forward seeing the next steps to something truly innovative and kreative,
thanks for sharing !
Scouser’s Bushcraft Knife Project Phase 4
Used a Dremel to ‘scuff’ up both the scales and liners for better epoxy adhesion
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Drilled through both using the knife blank as a guide
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Here's where I need some advice from the knife making gurus…..i know I have to finish the scales where the knife ends and the tang starts, shall I copy this example as its my 1st go….?
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Yup that looks good.
Use the pin holes to connect the scales together, this keeps the scales even, just work like it's one piece of material.
Rough cut the radius first test fitting for looks. Once you are happy with the profile of the front scribe a line on the top of the scale both sides to set your chamfer. Shape your chamfer and then finish sand the ends. It's super hard to sand the scale end without scratching the blade so completely finish it before glueing the scale.
Scouser’s Bushcraft Knife Project Phase 5
Probably an unorthodox way of doing it, but the sander/linersher I have at work is not ideal & purpose built
So ive cut out the excess on the bandsaw, plenty of meat on my ‘Coke Bottle’ shaped handle
Fine finishing next on where the handle meets the blade….have to be careful now….
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Scouser’s Bushcraft Knife Project Phase 6
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Hi team, the scales are on, no drama, all went well......
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ive finished rough sanding on the linisher,
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now for fine grit sandpaper and give it the ‘old shoe shine’…….im well happy
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@john worthington @viper @Nick-D @Shelley what 'wood oil' do you use?
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For me all the timbers I use are stabilized. So the up take of oils is pretty limited. When I do use it I use Scaffold oil, spelt wrong sorry, but it's a gun stock oil with various oils infused. It works well. It is only one part of the process for me as there are other stages I do also
I use wax mainly man, but same as Viper using stabilised timbers.
I wax and polish with 0000 steel wool. Gives a nice almost buffed finish that still has a little grip.
Danish oil and blo are popular. I've heard of people getting good results wet finishing with ca glue as well. Ive used Danish oil and it was a nice finish, but I prefer the wax and steel wool
Scouser’s Bushcraft Knife Project Phase 7
Done team, im absolutely rapt with it....finished doing the final sanding by hand and counter sunk the lanyard hole.....just the oiling to do
ive really enjoyed this project, i looked at making a knife from scratch ages ago, but when i saw all the hand grinding involved (old file, saw blade) i put it in the 'NAR' file
its a true 'one off', as i customized the blank and its made for a right hander as the scales are not symmetrical (intended, not a linisher mistake).......
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hey scouser i would just give the handle a bit more of a sand with 320 grit or so make all the scratch marks go the length of the handle and the a rub with cooking oil will be all it needs
cheers john
320 grit sanding and 5 coats of Danish oil later.....
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Looks good, I usually use linseed oil followed by boiled linseed oil.
Now you just need to put it through its paces!
I'm totally rapt with it mate, I've been in an office the last 16 years (QC Manager) I was a tool maker (time served pom) for 35 years, so this was an enjoyable Labour of love for me
It turned out better than I hoped, great advice from Shelley, and watched a shit load of You Tube to give me confidence......that's a bushcraft spoon & knife during 'lockdown'......chuffed
a good read for a rainy day..
Cast steel sheep shearing clippers made by Ward & Payne of Sheffield, England.
Found the clippers doing some 'op shopping' and inspired by the guy who showed some pictures on here not long ago, this came out of it.
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Interesting read (below) about the makers of those shears which were most likely made between 1843 and 1850
History of Ward & Payne, Ltd.
Ward and Payne, Ltd., Limbrick Works, Hillsborough, Sheffield made many types of forged hand tools during its long existence. These included brick trowels and various chisels for masonry. Its 1953 Price List included "shears, secateurs, trowels, forks, cultivators, dibblers, hooks, hoes, rakes, spades, shovels, chisels, pliers, pincers, adzes, hatchets, choppers, augers, bits, drills, braces, try squares, levels, gauges, turnscrews, spokeshaves, saws, bradawls, punches, blades, planes, caulking irons, scrapers, plumb bobs, masons tools, hammers, pincers, needles, spanners, grips, calipers, vices, cramps, stops, compasses, dividers, ladles, mallets, wedges, knives, groovers, figure and letter marks, oil cans, glue pots." Earlier, they also made wood chisels, files, razors, axes, and washer cutters. Their tools were labeled Ward & Payne or Ward, both with a trademark of 2 crossed hammers over an anvil.
David Ward (about 1767-1822) founded the edge tool forging business in 1803. When his son Edward Ward (1813-1842) joined, the company name changed to David Ward & Co. Edward Ward's brother-in-law Henry Payne, an established edge tool maker, joined Ward and registered the Ward & Payne trademark in 1843. After Edward Ward's premature death in 1842, his share was put in a trust until his son David Ward (1834-1889) came of age. Payne died in 1850, and his widow briefly retained an interest in the firm, but this apparently passed to the Ward trustees. Under the second David Ward, Master Cutler and Mayor of Sheffield, the company achieved its greatest success.
Cheers :)
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Just finished for a forum member, Mamba in 1084. Purple snake skin Juma and G10 handles.
Jimping and full grind.
Paid in chocolate biscuits and venison sausages .... :thumbsup:
A work of art with a strong aesthetic appeal, love it!
First world war German trench knife.
I thought I lost it, nice to see it again.
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A set for a forum member, Fang trailing point and a Viper hunter.
Both in 1084, black and purple pearlescent handles with G10 liners and pins.
Big shout out @viper
I was the recipient of the above set and I'm sorry but the photo just doesnt do them justice. They look and feel amazing in person.
The whole experience was enjoyable, with getting regular emails and photos of progress through the different stages and the fact that nothing was a drama.....no matter how much I changed my mind:P
Couldnt be happier thanks mate
Cheers:cool:
Scousers bush craft knife blooded.....
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Is it sharp enough
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after 3 months of workshop renovation its nice to finally make a knife again . this is a brisket knife for the low and slow BBQ crowd . 310mm blade and mystery wood handle .
cheers john