ditchman Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Hmmmm.......delivery from Mr Amazon...............................HHmmmmmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Is this going to turn into a Landrover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I suspect some form of jaw dropping handle.😂🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 well i took it out of the blister pack.....................i'd be blowed.................it fell apart in my hands...........typicle garlic munchers rubbish.....suppose i will have to send it back and get a refund..............or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Careful, they are very sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 no blood ere ....move along ...move along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I have an unopened one in blister pack, maybe i should open it. If it falls to bits I could send it back with yours and save on postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 hmmmm steel work is good ...nice tool steel blade.......i wonder............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 I feel a ditchman project coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 i've only a little one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 9 hours ago, ditchman said: i've only a little one.. Dont worry about that, been told countless times size isn't important 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 hmmmm................a cutting disc is just the right width to cut a slot......................i will have to finish polishing the blade...its a "bit rural" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Will the cutting dusc not burn the wood??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 i wasnt sure if this would work or not.............the grindinding disc works well and dosnt burn the horn....so thats another problem out of the way...i have cut it long so i can afford to play with the length until it is right....i have put the end cut on the flatbed linisher and ground it flat and im pleased to report there is a lot of meat on the prong then married the blade up with the prospective handle ...and im very pleased.....i think it is "graceful"....i shall put a 1/4" inch brass or bronze but plate on the end at an angle with a round post wiv an ole through it for a leather cord.................i have used bits off this red stag horn a while back and it polishes like ivory...i will leave the other brown striations on it... Mick..(Harnser)..........watch this thread and if it turns out nice i will give you the choice of this or you can wait until i will make my original idea..............this horn comes from an Norfolk Red,,,about 12 years ago and not far from here......... so what i will do now is to have a look at it and take a few more measurements berfore i cut in the furrels.....i only have one shot at getting this right so i will take my time.... watch this space......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Now this is getting interesting 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 19 minutes ago, CaptainBeaky said: Now this is getting interesting 😎 i just wanted to have a bit of a mess about..............you know..."i wonder if i can"...........and as i am progressing im getting more and more pleased with it.....that graceful curve to the antler prong...is just sooo comfortable in the hand.......most of the work now is handwork so i have to be careful ...as i said i have one shot at getting this right.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Looking very nice indeed .... a little scrimshaw on the antler perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Looking very nice indeed .... a little scrimshaw on the antler perhaps nope...........going to leave this one plain....it will look like polish ivory when im done.......(i hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Simon its looking good ,looking forward to seeing the end result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 You'll get an influx of battered opinels now, by the way I have 3, just saying like 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 32 minutes ago, ditchman said: nope...........going to leave this one plain....it will look like polish ivory when im done.......(i hope) Is Poland known for its elephants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Is Poland known for its elephants? Note to Admins - is there a "Get your coat" emoji on this forum, and if not, why not? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Is Poland known for its elephants? im a total and utter muppet.............well spotted..............countries could go to war as a result of my spelling.........i get most of the right letters but not nesersary in the right order.. i will just finish cutting the grass ...then i will put some more pics up.............. Edited October 25, 2018 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 now this took some time......mark file mark file mark file,.......etc ad infernitum....................did the first part with the big flat file ...then the flatbed linisher...then finally with the set of needle file i have............bit of patience and it came good........will cut it in tomorrow....... the black lines are pencil marks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Looking very nice so far Mate. Will it be a strong joint or will you need to strengthen it with Araldite or something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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