jok 3,036 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 How about working for me? Joking apart, with that talent he's going to the moon. Still looking at that knife. How do you bring that rust/corrosion to the fore? Just amazing. I don't know how he's going to make a living off them but if I can help I will. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,852 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 How would the wavey bit in the handle be done? I really fancy a go at one myself lol but I dowt I could get to that standard anytime soon! Well done again to your lad "Wavy bit in the handle" -file off the corner of he spine with a round file/ pointy file alternatively prior to fitting the scales, the void is filled with resin to stop it getting filled with crud. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,852 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 How about working for me? Joking apart, with that talent he's going to the moon. Still looking at that knife. How do you bring that rust/corrosion to the fore? Just amazing. I don't know how he's going to make a living off them but if I can help I will. The rust was just the surface of the old spring, left it on rather than grind it smooth. Forged the curve of the spring flat and and cut the shape/ ground the bevel and left the flats as were and cleaned them up with a wire cup brush in the grinder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
air gun ant 1,666 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 How would the wavey bit in the handle be done? I really fancy a go at one myself lol but I dowt I could get to that standard anytime soon! Well done again to your lad "Wavy bit in the handle" -file off the corner of he spine with a round file/ pointy file alternatively prior to fitting the scales, the void is filled with resin to stop it getting filled with crud.thats what I was thought I would have to do lol I didn't know if you'd manufactured a special punch or something to use this might sound like I'm arse licking or whatever, but since you arrived on this site, and I think I speak for more than just myself. You and your family truly are inspirational! Keep up the good work! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,852 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 How would the wavey bit in the handle be done? I really fancy a go at one myself lol but I dowt I could get to that standard anytime soon! Well done again to your lad "Wavy bit in the handle" -file off the corner of he spine with a round file/ pointy file alternatively prior to fitting the scales, the void is filled with resin to stop it getting filled with crud.thats what I was thought I would have to do lol I didn't know if you'd manufactured a special punch or something to use this might sound like I'm arse licking or whatever, but since you arrived on this site, and I think I speak for more than just myself. You and your family truly are inspirational! Keep up the good work! As long as what i post inspires others to have a go that's the aim. The best thing about using scrap/recycled material is there is no cost if it goes wrong so anyone can have a go, just needs and interest, determination and patience. The lad has been persisting for 16yrs now and he is starting to get the hang of it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,852 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 A bit of mothers leather handbag left so i made up this sheath for my lads knife. First time having a go at wet forming, quite pleased with the result. Couple of short bits of small bore copper gas pipe to make the eyes, clamped in the vice with a ball bearing in either side to splay them. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulnix 426 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thats bloody inspired to do the knife like that, awesome job. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,036 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Gruffalo. What I did was use the soldering iron to mark the leather. Just laid the nib flat for a second and repeated round the sheath. Gives it a nice finish. Like yours. I think my leather was a bit thicker so presented it's own problems. Love the work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,852 Posted October 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 My lad made up this mahogany oil stone box recently. Hinged at the one side & a piece of leather glued to the top for a honing strop. Pics are with the flash so not the best but give overall idea. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 That boy has got a God given skill for making things ........ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,852 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 My daughter made these table mats with flowers she pressed in the rig we made last year. Stuck on card and laminated. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Jesus Christ is there anything your family can't do lol ...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussex 5,776 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Please don't let your daughter loose with the woodworking tools .... brilliant as always griff .. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Talented family ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,852 Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Latest chopping board from my lad, finished it last night ready to go for sale at the local gallery. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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