Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

[black mamba]

Oh My God, not even close . . . that guy is a monster from another planet. Tool Man would kneel at his alter!

 

[Rufus1949]

Oh My God, not even close . . . that guy is a monster from another planet. Tool Man would kneel at his alter!

I keep saying toolman should enter a spam sammich contest and make some $$$.

 

[r8shell]

I keep saying toolman should enter a spam sammich contest and make some $$$.

Absolutely! There was a competitor from Leeds at this year's 4th of July contest at Nathan's, and I'd bet Tool Man can out eat that guy, at least.

 

[RickHuf]

This beauty from Dwight @Fodderwing
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Wow!!!.... what a great looking knife. Off the charts. Whoever made that one loves their job. Seriously. Beautiful wood.

A toolman portion

That's a Rick portion.... lmao. I don't eat them often, but when it's pancake time look out.


Acorns have been piling up over the last week so I finally get to play around with dying bone. These were some inexpensive pre-jigged redbone scales that soaked in acorn water over the weekend and went into vinegaroon yesterday. Soupy helped quite a bit with preparing the acorns.


They came out well. Dark with some red highlights that I can't really picture. I'll call them highlights instead of uneven dying! Haha I'm going to have to make more ferrous acetate (fancy words now!) and filter it more than last time in order to dye the good pieces of bone.

It works on wood too. Here is a chunk of dogwood.


One of these days maybe I'll make something worth while, but untill then it's just fun learning all this stuff.

Have a good day everyone!

 

[Rufus1949]

Wow!!!.... what a great looking knife. Off the charts. Whoever made that one loves their job. Seriously. Beautiful wood.


That's a Rick portion.... lmao. I don't eat them often, but when it's pancake time look out.


Acorns have been piling up over the last week so I finally get to play around with dying bone. These were some inexpensive pre-jigged redbone scales that soaked in acorn water over the weekend and went into vinegaroon yesterday. Soupy helped quite a bit with preparing the acorns.
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They came out well. Dark with some red highlights that I can't really picture. I'll call them highlights instead of uneven dying! Haha I'm going to have to make more ferrous acetate (fancy words now!) and filter it more than last time in order to dye the good pieces of bone.

It works on wood too. Here is a chunk of dogwood.
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One of these days maybe I'll make something worth while, but untill then it's just fun learning all this stuff.

Have a good day everyone!

You are on the right path Rick. Nice work.
I'm lazy, I use leather dye.

 

[RickHuf]

use leather dye.

I haven't tried leather dye yet. I did try dropping those red scales into wood stain (overnight) and it didn't even start to dye them. It washed right off.

it's just not as fun as making rusty vinegar and acorn water, then watching the reaction happen! Haha.

 

[Rufus1949]

I haven't tried leather dye yet. I did try dropping those red scales into wood stain (overnight) and it didn't even start to dye them. It washed right off.

it's just not as fun as making rusty vinegar and acorn water, then watching the reaction happen! Haha.

Your method is closer to the old craftsman's way.

 

[Prester John]

Thanks for clarifying for me Jack.

Now write: "This thread is about a specific pattern" 100 times!

 

[Rufus1949]

Now write: "This thread is about a specific pattern" 100 times!

Thanks for the chuckle Vince!

 

[Prester John]

It reminded me of getting cracked on the knuckles by a nun with her ruler. Then having to writing 100 times I WILL NOT TALK IN CLASS.

Ah, those were the days!

 

[Angry Waiter]

Another day in the office. A messy office I might add. Hope you all enjoy your day

 

[Onebigbill]

Good morning Guardians. Got back yesterday from my trip up north to NJ for my sister-in-law's funeral. Was able to reconnect with family and friends. Very sad but such is life. Leaving today for Boston. A planned vacation to New England. Hoping that we can dodge Hurricane Lee. We shall see. Leaving my HHB and Senator at home. Will be taking something more waterproof made of titanium and stainless steel. Recycled HHB photo.

 

[SteveC]

Another day in the office. A messy office I might add. Hope you all enjoy your day
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Lovely grain !

Good morning Guardians. Got back yesterday from my trip up north to NJ for my sister-in-law's funeral. Was able to reconnect with family and friends. Very sad but such is life. Leaving today for Boston. A planned vacation to New England. Hoping that we can dodge Hurricane Lee. We shall see. Leaving my HHB and Senator at home. Will be taking something more waterproof made of titanium and stainless steel. Recycled HHB photo.
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Condolences Bill !

 

[SteveC]

Carrying wee Rosie today


We finally got some rain last night, a real gully washer. A slow soaker is more what we needed but beggars can't be choosers .

 

[Angry Waiter]

Lovely grain !





Condolences Bill !

Thank you Steve!

 

[Jack Black]

When I was about 15 I ate 17 of my Grammy's Bisquick pancakes at one breakfast sitting. Plenty of whole milk and bacon with 'em.

Now about 3 is a full stomach.

Way to go Jeff! I can remember being able to eat like a horse when I was younger, not now though. I never put on any weight when I was younger either

Joey Chesnut of pancakes!

Oh My God, not even close . . . that guy is a monster from another planet. Tool Man would kneel at his alter!

If he knew who Joey was!

I keep saying toolman should enter a spam sammich contest and make some $$$.

I don't know how Tool Man still puts away as much as he does, but I'm not sure he's in the big league I used to have a mate called Kiwi Ned, who was the fattest man I've ever known, and he sure could put it away, but he had his stomach stapled last year My mate Bod used to do well in a local hot wings competition, even won it a couple of times, but he is older now, maybe he's slowing down too

Absolutely! There was a competitor from Leeds at this year's 4th of July contest at Nathan's, and I'd bet Tool Man can out eat that guy, at least.

I don't know, that skinny runt seems to be able to put it away! I wonder how he'd be with a dozen bottles of Newcastle Brown on the side?! I'll tell Tool Man you've all got faith in it!

That's a Rick portion.... lmao. I don't eat them often, but when it's pancake time look out.

Go on Rick!

Acorns have been piling up over the last week so I finally get to play around with dying bone. These were some inexpensive pre-jigged redbone scales that soaked in acorn water over the weekend and went into vinegaroon yesterday. Soupy helped quite a bit with preparing the acorns.
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They came out well. Dark with some red highlights that I can't really picture. I'll call them highlights instead of uneven dying! Haha I'm going to have to make more ferrous acetate (fancy words now!) and filter it more than last time in order to dye the good pieces of bone.

It works on wood too. Here is a chunk of dogwood.
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One of these days maybe I'll make something worth while, but untill then it's just fun learning all this stuff.

Have a good day everyone!

Interesting stuff Did you see Leon's experiments with bone a few months back Rick?

You are on the right path Rick. Nice work.
I'm lazy, I use leather dye.

I'm lazy, I just don't bother!

Ah, those were the days!

(Contains "filthy mouths and bad attitudes"!)

Another day in the office. A messy office I might add. Hope you all enjoy your day
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I know how that can happen! A fine-looking Lamb Pete

Good morning Guardians. Got back yesterday from my trip up north to NJ for my sister-in-law's funeral. Was able to reconnect with family and friends. Very sad but such is life. Leaving today for Boston. A planned vacation to New England. Hoping that we can dodge Hurricane Lee. We shall see. Leaving my HHB and Senator at home. Will be taking something more waterproof made of titanium and stainless steel. Recycled HHB photo.
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Sorry for your troubles Bill I hope you have a safe and pleasant vacation

 

[Jack Black]

Carrying wee Rosie today


We finally got some rain last night, a real gully washer. A slow soaker is more what we needed but beggars can't be choosers .



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Wee Rosie looks good Steve That's the sort of rain we had forecast here. It rained all night, and all today, but it's just your average heavy Yorkshire downpour

I've had a frustrating afternoon here! I'd forgotten what an absolute pain in the backside setting up a new Apple device can be! My first iPhone will be on its way back tomorrow, and I'll be glad to see it go!

 

[Jakeywax31]

Good afternoon, Guardians !!! Just a normal work day for me. Thinking maybe a homemade pizza for dinner. A nice cool rainy day here. Good sleepin weather. Got the HHB today.

 

[RickHuf]

Did you see Leon's experiments with bone a few months back Rick?

Thanks it's been fun. No i don't recall seeing anything but might have. Where was this?

 

[unclekurty]

I've just spoke to Tool Man, and I'm afraid I owe the Guardians an apology due to my confusion about his social calendar. I had thought he had been to the Ted Do at the weekend, but it turns out he was actually at a Steam Rally, and the Ted Do is in fact next weekend! This probably explains why I haven't been able to find any Ted videos on YouTube!

Jack that ”Fawlty Towers” hotel in Blackpool video had some laughs though. The Steam Rally sounds interesting. I hope the Ted Do goes great.
I took my lamb out with me for some striding this morning.