09-18-2015, 03:23 AM
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(09-12-2015, 07:08 AM)Mayhem Wrote: Made some progress on the drawbar hammer today. I cut the wood and did some initial work on the router but it was fiddly process. I turned some 6mm brass pins and drilled 5.5mm holes in the wood. I need to return to the lathe now and turn down the excess and then give a good sand and oil. I deliberately cut the wood looking for some imperfections, which I really like in Jarrah. I'm confident that it will turn out nicely when finished.Mayhem
This Handle is coming out beautiful.
U think like a Custom Knifemaker. Those cracks and imperfections are what enhances the final. Pity U did not think about or have Cutlers Bolts. They have bigger heads and really look slick.
But for this Handle - Yours is perfecto !!! We've also used Oz JARRAH, Oz MALI, and some others - can't get the name of our most recent Oz OXWOOD or Meatwood ( something near there), heck Man, will talk to the Guy again who gave it to us ??? Or ask professori Google !!! Got it. BEEFWOOD. And ours has more lovely Book-matched Grain.
Reckon we should add this project to the list as well
U are an inspiration !!!
aRM