ditchman Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 37 minutes ago, Walker570 said: shud -upa-yer-face...........you can talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 20 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: From what I've seen of Lyn's superb work it appears that it is mainly done in Chrome tan - if you wish to tool/mold leather like you have done you need to use Oak tan/bridle leather. This, however requires more treatment before use. I've always used straight ordinary veg tan shoulders, 3.5 to 4mm. I simply cut a piece to fit the job, soak it in soapy warm water for about 30 mins place over the mould and compress. Leave it at least 14 to 20hrs then remove the compression/top board and place in a just warm oven for an hour or so and this dries it and firms it up where it will stay in shape. It is also excellent for putting on decoration either with stamp/dies or carving. Le Prevo do half shoulders which are not perfect but more than adequate for sheaths for about £4 a sq foot. Yep, Lin made me a new shotgun sleave and it has been a joy to use this season. I chose the natural leather and it is now starting to have some character. I love leather when it looks used. I'm waiting with bai 16 minutes ago, ditchman said: shud -upa-yer-face...........you can talk I'm waiting with baited breath to see what this new 'tool' is going to produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 look...............all its going to be is a story/post about a sad chance come muppet...putting together some old machinery in order to make something that cuts...you will be with me for the highs and lows...sucess or more like failure............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I have great faith in your abilties........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I have bought shares in a bandage firm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I have bought shares in a bandage firm! i still go weak at the knees seeing those stiches on walker.................................the worst and most painful tool inthe work shop is the "high speed wire brush"...now that is pain when it strips your flesh off in a nano second............... not going to even think about it....................thats why im making up jigs and stuff ..to get straight cuts that i can use maths for...and not guess it and watch your fingers being whittled away.. cant pick yer nose with a stump of a finger..or roll a fag that that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 35 minutes ago, ditchman said: i still go weak at the knees seeing those stiches on walker.................................the worst and most painful tool inthe work shop is the "high speed wire brush"...now that is pain when it strips your flesh off in a nano second............... not going to even think about it....................thats why im making up jigs and stuff ..to get straight cuts that i can use maths for...and not guess it and watch your fingers being whittled away.. cant pick yer nose with a stump of a finger..or roll a fag that that matter The thought of the high speed wire brush just made my bum pucker up again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 54 minutes ago, mel b3 said: The thought of the high speed wire brush just made my bum pucker up again ? have you had the "brush with death"........experience ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, ditchman said: i still go weak at the knees seeing those stiches on walker.................................the worst and most painful tool inthe work shop is the "high speed wire brush".. cant pick yer nose with a stump of a finger..or roll a fag that that matter Yes you can it’s just a bit harder and slower ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 6 hours ago, ditchman said: have you had the "brush with death"........experience ? Several times over the years, just thinking about it is making my bottom lip tremble ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 59 minutes ago, mel b3 said: Several times over the years, just thinking about it is making my bottom tremble ?. Took the unnecessary word out for you Mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Glued up some bits for the Auction knife and had a couple of hours to spare so set about putting a handle on a blade tightchoke gave me to sort for him. I had a few pieces of bog oak and managed to cut a couple of slabs for the handle. You may remember me saying I had made a bronze bolster for the Auction knife and put it somewhere safe and could not find it, so made another ...wellllllll, I found it and not in a safe place but right beneath my big vice amongs a load of trash which I was clearing up. It is now fitted to tightchokes damascus blade. The original handle just did not work, most uncomfortable, so with the mans permission I reprofiled it and now it feels top notch. Still lots to do but it is coming along. The open pins will either be left open...cleaned out obviously or I will put in some decoration. White liner down the handle and it will have a red liner round the bolster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 That's looking great so far Nev, I must admit I wasn't expecting a bronze bolster! Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Horrible wet morning so indoor play. Managed to get some work done on both the RBL knife/sheath and also finished tightchokes second knife. The bog oak came out qute well and we had discussed the treatment for the pins. Now everything is polished up I think I would leave them open, no more embelishment as in my view the knife looks good as it is. Views ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I quite agree about the hollow pins, look forward to getting my hands on both of them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I know nothing about "cutlery" but will not the faults in the bog oak scales be weak points as regards splitting? nice looking knife though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) Well I think the way is clear for Ditchman's new project because I have now completed the RBL knife and also the two handle fitting jobs for tightchoke. OF let me know when you are travelling north. on edit after the comment about leather from an old handbag by johnphillip. Note the lining in the sheath. Maroon suede leather from an old fashionable then, leather mini skirt my wife had back in the 60's. The last piece I have left. Edited February 3, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 now those are nice good honest blades/tools..........which is exactly what a knife should be...something safe in the hand..wont slip...has a full tang which naturally sits well in the hand.... they dont look offensive..they want you to pick it up and be used......... really like the way you go on those..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 10 minutes ago, ditchman said: now those are nice good honest blades/tools..........which is exactly what a knife should be...something safe in the hand..wont slip...has a full tang which naturally sits well in the hand.... they dont look offensive..they want you to pick it up and be used......... really like the way you go on those..... I look forward to your work Mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Nice work walker. Big pat on the back mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 4 hours ago, panoma1 said: I know nothing about "cutlery" but will not the faults in the bog oak scales be weak points as regards splitting? nice looking knife though! Bog oak goes as hard as steel it knocks hell out of my bandsaw blade. And when turning i need to keep sharpern my chisel more .here is a knife i made a few years ago its handle is bog oak and walruss .oh the sheath i made from an old handbag .i got from a charity shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 A man after my own heart !!! Waste not want not. Not found any bog oak with as straight a grain as that and what I have is all gnarly and black. That is a super simple functional knife but good lookin' as well. NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I was told how hard Bog Oak is, it's just that I have worked hard woods before such as Ebony, and hard as it is.......it's brittle! I was genuinely interested in whether Bog Oak was susceptible to splitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) I can only comment on that which I collected from a field east of Doncaster. As said, mine is mostly from the bottom/root end by the look of it. it is really gnarly with little straight grain and lots of shakes but I have used it for all sorts of projects and never had it split. Difficult to describe mine but it isn't like wood at all to work. The farmer said that when he first ploughed the field they dug up trailer loads, tipped it in the corner of the field and it burned for a month. Edited February 3, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 hours ago, ditchman said: now those are nice good honest blades/tools..........which is exactly what a knife should be...something safe in the hand..wont slip...has a full tang which naturally sits well in the hand.... they dont look offensive..they want you to pick it up and be used......... really like the way you go on those..... My first concern when I start a knife is the way it handles. I am constantly picking it up and moving it in my hand both likely ways it will be used. The handle should protect the thumb.....no comments there please.......when doing the cut up the belly of a beast. Turn it over and hold it normally and all the fingers should fit in the grooves and if necessary just the second, third and little pinky, with the fore finger able to be placed along the spine. tightchokes damascus blank felt awful uncomfortable and with his permission I reprofiled it to what you now see and the extended bronze bolster just gives that extra bit of protection. I added some file work on the spine to give a bit of purchase for the fore finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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