Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on October 12, 2016, 09:18:32 pm
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The Florida guys aren't the only ones enjoying the cool and breezy weather. I had a very productive day in my workshop and enjoyed the fall breeze. I'm taking a break from hunting and trying to get a lot of projects wrapped up and starting on some new ones before I hit the woods hard again. I started by shaping the handle on this knife for my daughter. Its all done except for some sanding.
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I have 2 more knives that are almost done so I went ahead and got the scales ready for them. This one is for me. I used some osage burl that Stringman gave me. I can't wait to see what they look like sanded smooth and a finish on them.
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I got a USA made Nicholson wood rasp a while back and decided it needed some osage scales. I got them made and epoxied them on. With more than half the day gone I switched into bow making mode. I am trying to get a handful of bows roughed out so I can put them in the house to finish drying. I will finish these up over the winter hopefully.
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The rasp scales glued on and my bow blanks cut out.
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Looks like you been hard at it Clint.
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Looks like you been very busy.
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Looking good Clint, that burl and homemade micarta are going to look sweet
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Looking good, Clint. Our cool and breezy days come with a name, though. :)
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We have had some beautiful weather lately. It was 34 degs this morning. Won't be long before first frost. Leaves are starting to turn colors.
You got a lot done Clint. Nice winter projects
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Looking good, Clint. Our cool and breezy days come with a name, though. :)
You can keep those storms with names. The last one that made it this far north did a lot of wind damage.
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We have had some beautiful weather lately. It was 34 degs this morning. Won't be long before first frost. Leaves are starting to turn colors.
You got a lot done Clint. Nice winter projects
It hasn't got anywhere near that cold here Pat. I think the lowest I've seen is mid 50's at night.
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Looks like your gonna stay busy this winter in the shop.Nice looking prospects for bows and you've got quite a few knife blanks if I remember right.You got your wood stove you made all ready to use too.
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That's some nice looking knives you got going on. Also those bow blanks are looking good too.
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Looks good Clint. A nice day in the shop.
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Looks like your gonna stay busy this winter in the shop.Nice looking prospects for bows and you've got quite a few knife blanks if I remember right.You got your wood stove you made all ready to use too.
I need to put the chimney back up and it will be ready to go. I'm going to wait a little while longer before doing that.
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Yep, looks like you been busy alright. :) Bow blanks look good but them knife scales will be beautiful. :) :)
Pappy
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Great stuff Clint. You are an inspiration!! Those knives look like some gooders! dp
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With all the projects you post here Clint when is it NOT a productive day in the shop for you, lol. Man I can't wait to see that burl finished up, that's gonna look awesome.
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I'm always working on something. It seems to take me a while to get a project finished. Most days it feels like I don't make much progress. I plan out what I want to work on during my days off and I rarely get it all done. Yesterday just seemed like everything went smooth and I actually got a lot accomplished. Maybe it was because my Dad wasn't home and didn't come get me to help with his projects ;D Whenever he says he needs my help for a few minutes that turns into a couple of hours of work.
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Good stuff Clint! We had off observing Yom Kippur, yesterday...first time the county has observed Jewish holidays. ??? Not sure why they are starting but I'll take the days off. All those projects look awesome. Some beautiful pieces of osage and those knives look great. That design is one of my favorites. Look forward to seeing things progress.
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It all looks great, especially those scales.
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Clint I sure hope your I good shape when you retire, I cant wait to see all the stuff you do when you don't have a job to take time away from your hobbies.
bjrogg
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Me to BJ. 14 more years and I'll find out. I'm hoping my hobbies can be a supplement to my retirement.
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Clint, I could and did retire at 51. When you retire you will be so busy you will ask yourself how you got anything done when you were working. Like you, I have several projects going on at the same time but they all get done eventually. My grandkids come first and I drop everything to help them out.
Good looking knife in progress. I have one knife made with osage scales and its the best looking knife in the case.