Works in progress
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Works in progress
Here's a couple of pics of my current project. It is a Trapper kit from Woodcraft, my first 2-blade build. I am putting Sapele scales on it. They are fit to length and glued in and clamped at this stage.
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Re: Works in progress
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Re: Works in progress
I have considered one of these kits but I don’t think I have the proper tools.
Anxiously awaiting your finished pictures.
Anxiously awaiting your finished pictures.
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Re: Works in progress
Can’t wait to see those wooden scales done. They are beautiful as they are and will only look better after all the sanding and polishing.
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Re: Works in progress
first sanding session and the back of the knife is ready for hand work. the top will be next, then the tricky work on the sides. I use a Black & Decker belt sander with 120 grit for these sessions.
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Re: Works in progress
and the front after first sanding...
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Re: Works in progress
This is coming along nicely, can't wait to see the finished product! If you are not aware, there is an entire section of the forum dedicated to modding and repairing knives. You should post your threads in there, so people can find your work easier. See link below...
viewforum.php?f=48
viewforum.php?f=48
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Re: Works in progress
Here is the knife after final power sanding, hand sanding with 220, 400, and 1000. Scales are lightly oiled with mineral oil at this point. A waterproof finish of mink oil will be applied later.
how do I move this thread to the 'makers' forum?
how do I move this thread to the 'makers' forum?
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I think you would just make another post, a duplicate one, in that thread.
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Re: Works in progress
Nice work!
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Re: Works in progress
Looks awesome! 

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I moved your topic to what I thought was the appropriate forum; if you want it somewhere else please let me know

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Re: Works in progress
Thank you. You're the best!
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Re: Works in progress
I think that turned out great.