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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 22, 2015 7:07:02 GMT -5
I have had this knife blank for over a year and I guess I was waiting to cut the perfect pudding stone for it that would be stable enough to be cut 1/8" thick and still be held together good. I am not 100 percent happy with it but it is still better then I expected for a first go at it. I really like the style of the blank and the blade size but now I can't find the exact one anymore to try again. Already want to try another so I am on the hunt for the perfect blank.    Now if I can just get some 12" diameter diamond wheels I can make handles for my 18" ducks unlimited folding lock blade, lol  Thanks for looking Chuck |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 22, 2015 7:22:37 GMT -5
The buck knife model 503 would be my favorite style but I'll need to spend the $40 then remove the existing rivets and handles. Might have to go order one now   Chuck |
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mibeachrocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by mibeachrocks on Jul 22, 2015 7:40:37 GMT -5
Take a look at the kits that woodcraft (17 1/2 and VanDyke) now sells. I've seen some nice folding knife kits there. I've stocked up on a few along with some hunting knives. When I find the time, I want to make some as gifts using petoskey.
Really nice work on the first one though.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 22, 2015 7:46:27 GMT -5
Take a look at the kits that woodcraft (17 1/2 and VanDyke) now sells. I've seen some nice folding knife kits there. I've stocked up on a few along with some hunting knives. When I find the time, I want to make some as gifts using petoskey. Really nice work on the first one though. Thanks. I'll take a look. I shop there too for my woodworking hobby but never thought to check for knife blanks. I get there catalogs but they always have a bunch of ink pen blanks and stuff in those. Chuck |
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Post by orrum on Jul 22, 2015 7:55:02 GMT -5
Wow Chuck I think it is great!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 22, 2015 20:35:34 GMT -5
Wow Chuck I think it is great! Thanks Bill. Your recent knife post pushed me to try it finally |
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 22, 2015 20:53:31 GMT -5
I thought I commented on this yesterday. I just came back for another look and see that I haven't. I loved Bill's knifes and I love this one too. I've now seen unakite and pudding stone, I just have to wait for Mibeachrocks to make one out of Petoskey stone and we'll have most of the best Michigan rocks covered.
I used to hunt ducks, but I never needed a humongous knife like yours to clean them. How big are the ducks on Drummond Island?
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bsky4463
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by bsky4463 on Jul 22, 2015 21:13:43 GMT -5
Way to keep trying new stuff Chuck, great knives...cheers
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 23, 2015 7:52:19 GMT -5
I thought I commented on this yesterday. I just came back for another look and see that I haven't. I loved Bill's knifes and I love this one too. I've now seen unakite and pudding stone, I just have to wait for Mibeachrocks to make one out of Petoskey stone and we'll have most of the best Michigan rocks covered. I used to hunt ducks, but I never needed a humongous knife like yours to clean them. How big are the ducks on Drummond Island? There is a seller on etsy that sells Petoskey lock blades and they look great but I keep thinking to myself that they would just be show pieces. Seems to me they would get pretty scratched up if used at all. A few of my hand polished ones have gotten messed up just from getting moved around the shop over time. I got the jumbo lock blade at one of the DU fundraisers. Its a good conversation piece in my office at work,lol Chuck |
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 23, 2015 8:00:13 GMT -5
If I took that to work, it would be my last day at work.
I agree about the Petoskey stone knife being too soft, but they sure do look nice.
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Post by orrum on Jul 23, 2015 8:07:34 GMT -5
Rob sent me a petoskys and I attempting hand polishing with sand paper. I am doing it while war ching TV. It's progressing but now I am 5hinking of taking the trim saw and cutting it into two matching halves. I think it would make a very nice fridge magnet set! I like rocks displayed as usable items.
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Post by orrum on Jul 23, 2015 8:09:21 GMT -5
Look at that spellcheck!!! I am going to Verizon and get spellcheck turned off and also this word anticipation finger sliding mess turned off too!
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jul 23, 2015 8:12:14 GMT -5
Happy polishing, Bill!
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Post by connrock on Jul 23, 2015 11:32:31 GMT -5
Very nice and well done!
connrock
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Post by pghram on Jul 26, 2015 21:41:18 GMT -5
Very nice.
Rich
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