black mamba
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Beautiful job, Darren!
Thanks! It is tortoise shell acrylicLooks great! What are the handles made from? waverave
It is all about the right tools...little things you wouldn't assume like center punch, countersink bit, a very small (1-3oz) hammer and a stiddy. One could make do without much but it makes it a lot easier to have those things and some bench tools The possibilities are endlessThat came out beautifully
Great job
I have done one recover project on a traditional and plan on doing others on a few moderns I have.
For me it was getting the right equipment-- like a dremel, sanders and buffers, etc.
It sure opens up possibilities
Thanks Ed actually Im going to bring some of those Photoshop projects to lifeNice work Darren. Are you sure you didn't Photoshop that? Just kidding.
Very cool idea!Thanks Ed actually Im going to bring some of those Photoshop projects to life
I’m in for that!I have had this one on my mind since inception...maybe not with a Bose blade but something like it is very do-able. Who knows maybe we can do a short-run Cult of the Peanut knife (after I learn how to do this better of course)
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Thanks Colin I'll try to keep the tortoise shells limited to a select few (famous last words)The world is not ready for the amount of tortoise shell acrylic recovers we’re about to see.
Just kidding, Darren. It looks great! I’m shocked this is the result of your first attempt.
Thanks Colin I'll try to keep the tortoise shells limited to a select few (famous last words)
In this case, it just happened to be the only material I have at the moment...and it is fairly easy to work with. It smells like sh*t though when you grind it!
Go for it! Those kits or other cheaper knives are perfect to learn onI've always wanted to try something like that also. Looks great. I picked up a couple Rough Rider kits with all the raw parts to put a traditional together. But it was a bit intimidating. Still thinking about it.
Im working on my first rough rider kit now. It is rough! Darn thing was covered in glue and only had half the pins I needed. Off to Jantz for pinstock, a peining hammer and a little anvil. It’s a lot cheaper to buy a Rough Rider than to make one!I've always wanted to try something like that also. Looks great. I picked up a couple Rough Rider kits with all the raw parts to put a traditional together. But it was a bit intimidating. Still thinking about it.