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Guardians of The Lambsfoot!
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Sounds like an excellent plan JackGood morning Guardians, great weather here today, but as I posted before, I'm very restricted in where I can go because of a triathlon running in Leeds. With a certain amount of guile and cunning though, I've managed to chart a cross-country route to the pub, and booked an outdoor table for the afternoonWishing all of you a fabulous weekend
. Hope you enjoyed your little outing at the pub. HHB looks very happy
! Rain has stopped for awhile here so I may get a project done (leveling an area for my garden shed on which to sit). Going to the hardware store for lumber and galvanized spikes plus some sand or bedding gravel. If the rain comes I'll be back in the garage putting unpacking and organizing things
. Geez, I sore all over
. My trusty HHB is with me again today.
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Very cool! If I had a buddy with a tool stall, I'd probably end up collecting files, in addition to knives and old drafting sets. As it is, I don't run across much variety. It's probably for the best.I thought the marks on this old file were pretty cool
That's neat you make your own lures. When I was a little kid, there was a toy called Creepy Crawlers: basically a hot plate and metal molds you poured plastic goop into and cooked to make plastic worms and bugs, etc.We're planning on getting the kayaks out this afternoon, so I had some baits to make. The lambsfoot definitely earned it's keep this morning.
I can't imagine that would pass safety tests nowadays. (when entering someone's house, you knew right away if their kids had a Creepy Crawler set by the distinctive baked plastic smell) 
Lambsfoot content:
If it keeps raining all weekend, I may get around to fettling with the TEW that Jack sent me. I'll start by cleaning the handles to get an idea of what condition the old Bexoid is in. I may give re-handling a try sometime down the road, but all it needs is a sharpening to get into usable condition.
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Persistence pays off my friend, enjoy your reward!With a certain amount of guile and cunning though, I've managed to chart a cross-country route to the pub, and booked an outdoor table for the afternoon
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That's neat you make your own lures. When I was a little kid, there was a toy called Creepy Crawlers: basically a hot plate and metal molds you poured plastic goop into and cooked to make plastic worms and bugs, etc.
Thanks,
r8shell
. For the last couple of years I've been on a kick to try to make as many different things as I can instead of buying everything. I'm having a blast finding out just how much it's possible to make at home.The plastic is definitely pungent and most likely toxic. That shot is actually the interior of a ventilation hood that I made, similar to what you'd see in a chemical lab just very DIY. The fumes are filtered and pumped outside. In this shot you can see what the whole getup looks like, with the hose going from the top of the cabinet to the fan and my enviable glitter collection that comes along with making your own baits.
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Me too JerWish I could join you. Enjoy!
I had 3 tasty pints, and a delicious, if overpriced curry Nice way to spend the afternoon 
Terrific trio there my friend It was good thanks Bill, nice to be out in the sunshine with a pint in my hand!Sounds like an excellent plan Jack
I'm not surprised you're sore, you've never stopped lately mate! Hope everything goes OK, and that you get to put your feet up later Your Hartshead Barlow is looking splendid I could easily end up collecting all sorts of things Rachel!Very cool! If I had a buddy with a tool stall, I'd probably end up collecting files, in addition to knives and old drafting sets. As it is, I don't run across much variety. It's probably for the best.
Lambsfoot content:
If it keeps raining all weekend, I may get around to fettling with the TEW that Jack sent me. I'll start by cleaning the handles to get an idea of what condition the old Bexoid is in. I may give re-handling a try sometime down the road, but all it needs is a sharpening to get into usable condition.
I certainly have far more tools than I need That's pretty much how old Bexoid always seem to look unfortunately! Thanks a lot ToddPersistence pays off my friend, enjoy your reward!
Great to see you hereBeen a while since I checked in here, hope all are well.
And with that delightful duo That looks like a great set-up CoryThanks,
The plastic is definitely pungent and most likely toxic. That shot is actually the interior of a ventilation hood that I made, similar to what you'd see in a chemical lab just very DIY. The fumes are filtered and pumped outside. In this shot you can see what the whole getup looks like, with the hose going from the top of the cabinet to the fan and my enviable glitter collection that comes along with making your own baits.
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Very cool "man cave" you have set up
You may enjoy building your own 3D printed guided sharpening system like I did.
I started a thread about its assembly and use.
"Leading Edge" 3D printed knife guided sharpening system. Assembly/Build/Use
Hi everyone :) I've just finished building my "Leading Edge" 3D printed knife guided sharpening system designed by our friend @777 Edge :thumbsup:. The files for printing can be downloaded for free from Thingiverse at: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4135236 Loving it ! :cool...
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Darn it! You're TALENTED Dan!Very cool "man cave" you have set up
You may enjoy building your own 3D printed guided sharpening system like I did.
I started a thread about its assembly and use.
"Leading Edge" 3D printed knife guided sharpening system. Assembly/Build/Use
Hi everyone :) I've just finished building my "Leading Edge" 3D printed knife guided sharpening system designed by our friend @777 Edge :thumbsup:. The files for printing can be downloaded for free from Thingiverse at: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4135236 Loving it ! :cool...
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Darn it! You're TALENTED Dan!
Merci beaucoup mon ami !
( and I can even speak french
)Gracias Jack, you are too kind my friend
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Sounds good. Ordinarily I drink with my brother on a Saturday, but he's just back from southern Ohio with a "see you Tuesday". Yup, They're great knives all.Me too Jer
Witchcraft! Seriously.
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That's fantastic! Man, I'd have loved to have an assortment of glitters for my Creepy Crawlers.Thanks,
The plastic is definitely pungent and most likely toxic. That shot is actually the interior of a ventilation hood that I made, similar to what you'd see in a chemical lab just very DIY. The fumes are filtered and pumped outside. In this shot you can see what the whole getup looks like, with the hose going from the top of the cabinet to the fan and my enviable glitter collection that comes along with making your own baits.
The Bexoid is interesting stuff. I always thought it was all black, but I see some lighter brown marbling in it. I'll take a picture whenever I manage to clean the paint/putty that's hardened in the jigging here and there. It's looking better already.I could easily end up collecting all sorts of things Rachel!
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Bien sûr vous pouvez!Merci beaucoup mon ami !
( and I can even speak french
Gracias Jack, you are too kind my friend
Something to look forward to JerSounds good. Ordinarily I drink with my brother on a Saturday, but he's just back from southern Ohio with a "see you Tuesday". Yup, They're great knives all.
Witchcraft! Seriously.
LOL! Cool pic
Yes, I don't know if it's consistent at all. They used a lot of checkered Bexoid on knives in WW2, but it may not even be the same material. Unfortunately, they can't get it anymore, and have made do with a more modern, harder plastic. One thing which is consistent with the TEW Bex handles, is that the old ones ALWAYS seem to have paint/putty stuck in the jigging!The Bexoid is interesting stuff. I always thought it was all black, but I see some lighter brown marbling in it. I'll take a picture whenever I manage to clean the paint/putty that's hardened in the jigging here and there. It's looking better already.
Looking forward to seeing it when you're done Rachel
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Very cool "man cave" you have set up
You may enjoy building your own 3D printed guided sharpening system like I did.
I started a thread about its assembly and use.
Funny you should mention that. It just so happens that I DID see that thread, and my printer has been running for a couple days printing pieces already.
Thanks so much for posting about it. I'm pretty pumped to get it together and see how it works for me.
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lol, Funny Reading and also VERY interesting reading with our talented group of Guardians! Wow!
Went to my Good mates Farm - it is a higher end type of Farm / Winery called Brick Bay Vineyard, also has an amazing Natural Bush Walk, and Sculpture Trail as well, also a Glass Restaurant - so its an extremely remarkable place.
If you google it you will see lots of Videos of my friend Brian ( Middle chap in the Photo- behind that damned handsome looking fellow in the Front, and Bob is at the Back) Brian's Lady Annett also is in the Videos - a German Lass who never went back home
My beautiful AC gifted to me by Jack- a most treasured Knife came along for the ride!
We sat down in the Glasshouse and had some Lunch and a wee bit of Brick Bay Wine...
Went to my Good mates Farm - it is a higher end type of Farm / Winery called Brick Bay Vineyard, also has an amazing Natural Bush Walk, and Sculpture Trail as well, also a Glass Restaurant - so its an extremely remarkable place.
If you google it you will see lots of Videos of my friend Brian ( Middle chap in the Photo- behind that damned handsome looking fellow in the Front, and Bob is at the Back) Brian's Lady Annett also is in the Videos - a German Lass who never went back home
My beautiful AC gifted to me by Jack- a most treasured Knife came along for the ride!
We sat down in the Glasshouse and had some Lunch and a wee bit of Brick Bay Wine...
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Funny you should mention that. It just so happens that I DID see that thread, and my printer has been running for a couple days printing pieces already.
Thanks so much for posting about it. I'm pretty pumped to get it together and see how it works for me.
AWESOME
that's great Please share your thoughts about it , print settings etc on the thread.
Cool colors