GruffaloGriff
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My washer is 25 years old, got it as a wedding present. Zanusi FL828 made back in the day when things were built to last, drum 2 half's bolted together so it can be split to change the bearings. Now a days they are made in one piece so once the bearings go they are scrap. 3 kids and probably averaged 3 washes per day over it's lifetime......27,375 estimated washes to date... problem is i keep fixing it so it hasn't died yet........i take plenty home from the tip though.
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Nice!
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Ah yes, i was thinking the vertical grille wasn't quite M.F but couldn't think quite what it was. I have a 1953 MF TEF 20 i re-built the body work on from old stainless steel sinks and washing machine drums Before 001_zps2e7398dd by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr 052_zpsfe53573b by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr After DSCN6455_zps59799320 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr DSCN6469_zps72cad39c by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr DSCN6465_zpsa35fbc23 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr In-Between 072_zpsc9762d3f by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr 074_zpsac40a9e9 by Te
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It that a vintage MF 35 tractor in the background?
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Yes pine is soft but......for a couple of carcasses a year they would probably do fine as a a handy chopping block. You could laminate them in oak flooring boards if you wanted a harder wearing surface although you may have issues with the hard and soft wood expanding and contracting at different rates. My lad makes wooden boards and he was caught out with one where he combined end grain and side grain looked the part but... was prone to splitting along the joints. (The one in the first picture below) P1030374_zpsdovmaexq by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr All end grain or a
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The way to the greatest knowledge is experiment.
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Very Nice!
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It's a fun journey.
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Just a sharp wood working chisel/wooden mallet and a steady hand Mask the blade with tape to finish by hand sanding.
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View Advert Custom Antler Opinel No12 New Customized Opinel No12 On Scottish Red Stag antler. Self lubricating Phosphor Bronze Contact plates for smooth action and durability. £150 inc postage and fees. P1070745 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1070737 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1070738 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1070740 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1070741 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1070749 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1070750 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1070753 by Terry Griffiths
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Custom Lion Carved Antler Opinel No12
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You could make several from one blade.
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Father in law has an old Harris tweed jacket......likely never notice if i cut one of the tails off ......might just take you up on that Gav thanks.
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A few pics of simple etching mentioned above. Print logo on glossy magazine page. Has to be laser printer. P1080276 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr Place face down on blade, tape along one edge clear of logo. P1080277 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr Gently rub with acetone cloth until logo is barley visible through paper. P1080278 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr Gently rub paper away with a cloth soaked in warm water. P1080280 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1080281 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr 12 volt supply. Live on blade and negative on cotton bud
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Often thought of it.....but never got round to making one. An old circular saw blade would be the right shape.
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Thanks Nicolas. Harris Tweed.................ill have to try it.
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Either clamp with blocks of wood (with a cutting of polythene between resin and ply) for flat layered micarta as below. Or as the pointy Kiridashi above it is two 1/2 inch strips of denim one red one black layed on top of each other then dipped in resin and wound tight around the tang. Finish off wrapping tight in cling wrap. No clamping required. P1060476_zpslro7dxhv by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1060481_zpslrpzsza5 by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1060482_zpssjtdsomm by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1060485_zpsi0volifj by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1060503_zpsuk1g
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"Temporary" spur to the lathe.......been like that for 20yrs.
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If you want to make knives it is worth joining edgematters there are a lot of experienced makers with a lifetimes experience willing to help/advise. The etch is very simple. i use a 12 battery charger but can be done with a 12v battery or even a couple of small disposable 9v batteries connected in series. The live clip goes on the blade and the negative goes on a cotton bud dipped in salt water. Gently rub the area to be etched for a minute or so depending on depth of etch required. VID You can get vinyl stencils made with your mark if you want it to look pro. The Hudson bay i j
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P1040017_zpsyvvzdyht by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr P1040010_zpsixxjai4a by Terry Griffiths, on Flickr
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The design in the back of the knife is done by filing the corner of the spine with a round and triangular file alternatively. It works well casting a handle direct on to a tang made this way as the resin/material squeeze in and fill in the the gaps. Yes i carve the antler handles. (with the exception of the eagle) As for the workshop.....been building it up slowly for the last 25years.....so yes a lot in there but a lot of it restored 2nd hand stuff or home-made. I have the bad habit of collecting other peoples "junk"....as i see the "potential" in the parts..... it may come in han
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Welcome to the craft forum.
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16hrs + £25 materials
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Approx 16 hrs.
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Latest commission for a member on here. Blade is 01 with differential temper. Full flat grind Black canvas micarta cast direct onto handle First one with official Griff maker mark
