dazzz 421 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 not quite finished yet 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 dazz you have done a tidy job mate looks smart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazzz 421 Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 cheers Gafer not bad for a 1st atempt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickeyandmouse 40 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Nice aren't all our work benchs so tidy lol tidy handle that ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billybaltic 308 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Brilliant for first attempt mate, keep at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 that looks a brill job there mate well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,322 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 looks great bud but is it oak its hard to tell from the small pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spike25blue 55 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Nicely done buddy nice piece of oak Atb rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 cheers Gafer not bad for a 1st atempt no its not bad at all pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,322 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 i asked if it was oak because it may react with the metal and turn black if it does you could always pickle the oak by soaking wire wool in a jar of vinigar for a few days then scubbing the handle with it it will give the oak a dark near black finnish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazzz 421 Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) i asked if it was oak because it may react with the metal and turn black if it does you could always pickle the oak by soaking wire wool in a jar of vinigar for a few days then scubbing the handle with it it will give the oak a dark near black finnish thanks for the tip mate, yes it is oak but i didnt have a clue that it might react,,,,should i start again lol???? ps thanks for the comments lads Edited April 8, 2012 by dazzz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,322 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) if you have sealed it well it might be ok but if it gets wet then it might start to turn. i work with oak all day and when the mixture of swet on my hands, oak and metal tools turns my hands black for days if it does start to go try the pickling tip i said first and see if you like it it can give a good look but if you have oiled it it might not work so well. if its going to be a practical working knife then i dont think it matters realy i would keep it on Edited April 9, 2012 by kanny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 we have another knife maker !! well done dazz , sorry for the late reply its been a long weekend and iv not been online !! looks great . you guys are well above entry level you know . il have to up my game !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dazzz 421 Posted April 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 we have another knife maker !! well done dazz , sorry for the late reply its been a long weekend and iv not been online !! looks great . you guys are well above entry level you know . il have to up my game !! cheers mate, but you guidence made it a lot easier as i followed it vertualy to the letter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 well it paid off !!! you will just build in confidance from here on in !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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