Latest Mule Team Project

phillipsted

phillipsted

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Well, here is my latest Mule project. I've been looking for the *right* piece of Amboyna burl for a while now. I finally found the one I was looking for from Mark at Burl Source - nice two-toned coloring, not too many inclusions or cracks, lots of figure... Good stuff. I paired the Amboyna with a B75P Mule and some thin red liners. The Amboyna was a little bit of a challenge, like a lot of burls. The grain is all over the place and I kept getting tearouts and popped eyes that needed to be mended with CA glue. It all came together in the end though. The scales are not glued - I attached with three 3/16" pivot bolts, so it can be taken apart later if I want to switch out scales. I sanded them down to 1000 grit and finished with Olie's Oil, which I've never used before. It is a proprietary mixture, but it appears to be a combination of polymerized oils and wax. You apply it thin, let it set for a day, wipe off the excess and let it cure for three days. I topped it with some Ren wax and a good buffing.

TedP









 
What a wonderful job! I love the figure and color in the wood!!!

Do you remember the size of wood blocks you started with? I need to find the right size to start my project
 
tinwiskers said:
What a wonderful job! I love the figure and color in the wood!!!

Do you remember the size of wood blocks you started with? I need to find the right size to start my project
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You can use a standard scale size of 5"x1.5" - the Mule tang will fit that size well with not much excess. However, if you are using a burl or other exotic wood, I like getting an oversize block (e.g., 6"x2") so that I can position the tang to pick up the grain features I want. Good luck - and post some pictures when you are finished! :)

TedP
 
so im on some anti depressants, moving accross country, been drinking caffine, sleep deprived, but i must still say i nearly cried when that picture loaded. i will be more dedicated to making my handles works of artthat are done right rather than just getting done
 
phillipsted said:
You can use a standard scale size of 5"x1.5" - the Mule tang will fit that size well with not much excess. However, if you are using a burl or other exotic wood, I like getting an oversize block (e.g., 6"x2") so that I can position the tang to pick up the grain features I want. Good luck - and post some pictures when you are finished! :)

TedP
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Great thanks! how about the thickness? I like to have a heft handle as this that will fill the hands
 
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