Horsewright
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2011
- Messages
- 11,672
Ah yep, I've had em bend too. Those angled basket stamps have never worked for me. Personal taste thing I think.
I believe it! I've stopped following the advice from "experts" on Youtube, I truly believe you guys! You know what you're doing and whenever you give advice it is another one of those little pearls (mentioned elsewhere) that I gather.You're gonna love dat BK Maul, brewbear. Don't know how to explain it but my stamping is a whole lot more uniform with this new 2 pound BK. I'd have poo-pooed anyone who told me to expect that though!
You know what you're doing
We all tend to be a little critical of our work but when I look at the pics posted, yours included, and then look at my attempts, I know I've got a long way to go. Now I'm searching for a splitter/skiever and reading the threads in this forum got me thinking I should stick to what I learned and done a lifetime. I tell you, genetic testing is a cinch compared to what you guys do!Well, I don't think I fit into that category. Just passing on my experience with the maul.
Question for Dave Ferry: Why do you prefer Weldwood in the Green can over any of the other Weldwood contact cements?
Dave - a question: a number of times you have mentioned a "pokey tool". Is this just an awl??? at Springfield I do not see anything listed as a "pokey tool"..... (but do see them listed on Etsy and a few other places on the web. I am about to place an order at Springfield for some desperately needed tools and punches, and hope to get one of your "pokey things"
..... my dear wife got me a good maul for christmas I will not even admit what I have been using up until now.........
Thanks. Couldn't find it anywhere in town, so just ordered it online.
Dave you are an awesome gentleman. Your tutorials are first class and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thank you Dave!