Just a Walk in the Snark

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Guineaman said:
Go for it. Always give it heck.its all just about learning, anyhow.
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Well the wood was free and I don't have much time invested in it yet so I might as well give it a shot see what happens (worst case I learn what not to do next time)
 
Guineaman said:
Go for it. Always give it heck.its all just about learning, anyhow.
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Yeah, as long as you don't plan to attach them permanently, there's no reason to stop.
If you know somewhere that does nice wood work - cabinetry, restorations, etc. - you might be able to pick up cut-offs in various species. Knives don't require a lot of wood, you'd be surprised what people in other industries call scrap.

1/4" micarta is like $7 a stick online. It starts out FLAT, which is way convenient....

if there's a woodworking supply place around they almost surely sell blocks of exotic wood that don't need stabilization.
Also, the hardwood lumber section at Home Despot will have maple and mahogany, fer instance. And cut-offs out back....
 
daizee said:
Yeah, as long as you don't plan to attach them permanently, there's no reason to stop.
If you know somewhere that does nice wood work - cabinetry, restorations, etc. - you might be able to pick up cut-offs in various species. Knives don't require a lot of wood, you'd be surprised what people in other industries call scrap.

1/4" micarta is like $7 a stick online. It starts out FLAT, which is way convenient....

if there's a woodworking supply place around they almost surely sell blocks of exotic wood that don't need stabilization.
Also, the hardwood lumber section at Home Despot will have maple and mahogany, fer instance. And cut-offs out back....
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Thanks guys, the college I go to actually has a sawmill on campus so finding scraps isn't a problem (mostly white pine, but you get some birch, beech, maple etc. intermittently)
 
made tea and scones for SWMBO this morning - once she was off to work, I fried up a pound of peppered bacon and made a pot of "navy" coffee.
 
Think I'll get one of these when they come out. Estwing double bit: http://www.estwing.com/ao_black_eagle_double_bit_axe.php

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Oh yeah, that's a thrower for sure. Wonder what kind of sheath it comes with...
 
I wonder if they include mention of throwing in the "PROPER TOOL USE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS." :p
 
Did you guys see the black and leather one? Theres a thread in axe hatchet and tomahawk forum on it.
 
I just had leftover Chinese for breakfast. I predict a wind storm at church this morning.
 
Guyon said:
I just had leftover Chinese for breakfast. I predict a wind storm at church this morning.
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I put different mushrooms on my pizza last night and am having the same problem.
Fortunately there won't be a congregation for me to insult!:D
 
I think that estwing double bit would look awesome with a stacked leather handle.
 
1066vik said:
I think that estwing double bit would look awesome with a stacked leather handle.
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I'd rather buy just the head with a tomahawk pattern eye, tho that might be weirdly asymmetrical.
 
I like the double bit. Sharpening at 2 angles is nice for versatility. The bottom one looks too much like an SOG.
 
Got passed by Carrie Underwoods bus last night after her concert was over. Figured maybe I would catch a glimpse of her if they stopped at the next truck stop, but I was too slow. The bus was already leaving when I got there. :grumpy: I've missed meeting quite a few bands late at night like that. I guess I need a faster truck.
 
ac700wildcat said:
Got passed by Carrie Underwoods bus last night after her concert was over. Figured maybe I would catch a glimpse of her if they stopped at the next truck stop, but I was too slow. The bus was already leaving when I got there. :grumpy: I've missed meeting quite a few bands late at night like that. I guess I need a faster truck.
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Or a heavier foot. Wanna borrow mine till I get my liscense? :D
 
oXide said:
Or a heavier foot. Wanna borrow mine till I get my liscense? :D
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A heavy foot is hard on fuel mileage in a big truck, so I gotta keep the speed down. Doing 60mph averages me 6.2mpg, if I woulda tried to keep up with that bus, it woulda dropped to 4.7ish or worse and my boss would kill me, but then meeting her mighta been worth it......
 
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