A little drawknife action with the BK9

[Bladite]

Gränsfors Bruks axes are one of the things that make me feel happy about living in Germany. They're a lot cheaper here

how much cheaper? *leer* maybe you send us enough "gifts" and enough Beckers will flow your way

 

[upnorth]

This is a cool post and use of a BK9! Enjoyed it.

Yup, a good post for sure. And that flannel shirt is so attractive.

 

[tradewater]

Yup, a good post for sure. And that flannel shirt is so attractive.

What about the shoes? I spent an hour picking out shoes to wear that day. Nothing.

damn.

 

[Woods_Walker]

(In my best fake Liverpuddlian accent.) Cool beetle, Trade. The bench is sweet also.

 

[Guyon]

What about the shoes? I spent an hour picking out shoes to wear that day. Nothing.

damn.

I noticed. I always notice the shoes. You look FAB-ulous in those.
Because of this thread, my BK-9 will be losing its thumb ramp soon. You've finally worn me down.

 

[upnorth]

What about the shoes? I spent an hour picking out shoes to wear that day. Nothing.

damn.

Sorry, my testosterone level reacclimated. It's hell getting old.

 

[maethor]

how much cheaper? *leer* maybe you send us enough "gifts" and enough Beckers will flow your way

14" hatchet is about $90, small forest axe about $100.

 

[NixKustoms]

14" hatchet is about $90, small forest axe about $100.

Is it worth a 3 month wait to get one sent from you?

 

[Silverthorn]

Trade I noticed that your shoes not only match your hat band, but they match your Shaving horse too.
You gotta Coordinate as they say. Nicely done sir.

 

[Haze240]

Great post Trade, your threads are always entertaining.

 

[SoldMyHat]

It's a shaving horse, Swiss cooper's pattern. A foot operated vise used to shape and finish all kinds of furniture, staves, etc.. It holds the piece so you can use both hands on a drawknife, spokeshave, or hollow auger. I used to make windsor chairs and all manner of stuff, and give demos and classes on traditional

Last edited by tradewater; 11-18-2011 at 07:38 PM. Reason: the cat farted

Hahahaha. That cracks me up. Silly cats.